1. Freshman/Sophomore Informational Class Meeting

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Keep in Mind
English 4 credits
Math 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Social studies 3 credits
Health .5 credits, PE. .5 credits
Humanities 1.0 credit or 3 credits in a specialty area
Electives : 11 credits
College bound students are required to take 2 credits in a World language
Total credits required is 26
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

3. Preparing for the future
To Do:
-Focus on academics
-Get involved
-Manage your time wisely
-Sign up for the ACT/SAT
-Begin your college search
-Meet with your counselor
-Stay engaged in the summer months
Preparing for the future

4. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship
FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE
The better you do the more you earn towards college.
Make sure you are carrying a full academic schedule this year.
6 Credits
Your KEES money depends on this!
Provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year they attend a certified Kentucky High School.
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship
(KEES)

5. Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
Get involved in extracurricular activities…at least one
Extracurricular involvement is important and is associated with a higher grade point average
Colleges look for “well rounded” individuals with a variety of experiences and interests
Find clubs to join on the PLD Website

6. Begin Your College Search
Create a list of colleges interested in attending
Use the college search engines (see back of packet and guidance website
Visit college representative when they visit PLD’s CCC
Visit college campuses when the opportunity arises
Keep notes from all college visits
Visit the college websites to learn admission requirements and procedures
Know which colleges require SAT II subject tests and whether specific subjects are required
Determine costs
Look at scholarship opportunities available and make note of when to apply

7. ACT ACT ACT Test Dates for 2018- 19 February 9, 2019 April 13, 2019
When you are a Junior you will take the
ACT
in March (of your junior year) at no charge
ACT Test Dates for
February 9, 2019
April 13, 2019
June 8, 2019
July 13, 2019
ACT

8. All Sophomores took the Practice SAT:
PSAT
in October at no charge
SAT DATE
Registration Deadline
March 9, 2019
February 8, 2019
May 3, 2019
April 5, 2019

9. Scheduling Classes for Next Year
Occurs Second Semester – February
Counselors will meet with students individually to answer any questions
January 23rd scheduling will be covered in their CCR Class

10. During the Summer Months IT IS WISE
Get involved in summer programs, volunteer opportunities, community service projects, or have a job.
Investigate career interests and opportunities
Make college visits if the opportunity arises
Begin to narrow college choices
Check the PLD Guidance website for volunteer opportunities!

11. Check PLD Guidance Website Daily For Important Information
Check out the College and Career Center Webpage for events
Check PLD Guidance Website Daily For Important Information
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