1. Today we will discuss… Registration makeups SLC check list
SLC Appointment
Psat results
survey

2. If you were absent last seminar and did not register for next years classes, please complete and return the registration form today.
Registration Make ups!

3. Student Led Conferences
February 12th-15th

4. The slc is a great way to create a partnership between the home and school that is unparalleled in any other way.
Benefits include:
Make changes to and Finalize course registration
Development of student leadership skills
Greater parental participation in students’ academic success
Academic reflection
Why are SLCs important?

5. Does my parent/guardian need to attend a conference?
Yes, your parent/guardian must be present. Your parent/guardian will sign off on any changes to your course requests to finalize registration.
Does my parent/guardian need to attend a conference?

6. SLC - What will we talk about?
All student will go over the following materials inside their t-2-4 seminar folder:
Course request printout FOR the SCHOOL YEAR
Graduation requirements
Transcript review
Current grades on PowerSchool
4 year planning sheet
PSAT Results
See SLC check list handout for potential talking points.
SLC - What will we talk about?

7. How will I finalize registration?
You will receive a copy of your course requests during your slc appointment.
After reviewing all documents with your parent/guardian you will sign your course request form.
To finalize your registration…. your t-2-4 teacher will collect your signed course request form.
How will I finalize registration?

8. Now is the time to finalize your SLC appointment.

9. Parent/Guardian Letter
SLC letters were mailed to your parent/guardian with two sign up options.
Option 1: Online through the Ferris Website.
Teachers  View online sign-up document here
Options 2: Return the letter with the top 3 conference time choices.
With your Seminar teacher, take time to determine their availability and schedule your appointment.
Please call or text your parent/guardian to confirm your agreed upon appointment.

10. Please fully fill out your appointment card.#1 #2 #3

11. Place your mailing label HERE
When you complete the appointment card, your seminar teacher will collect them.
Place your mailing label HERE

12. What if I need to change my SLC appointment?
if your parent/guardian request a change at any time, please let your T-2-4 Seminar teacher know Asap.
What if I need to change my SLC appointment?

13. PSAT RESULTS

14. Understanding your PSAT Score Report

15. HOW DID YOU DO? Look at your own score report
You will see 3 scores at the top:
Evidence-based Reading and Writing
Math
(120 – 720 possible points for 9th grade and 160 – 760 possible points for Grades 10-11)
Total score (Combination of R/W and Math scores)
(240 – th and 320 – 1520 for grades 10-11)
The percentile means you scored greater than or equal to the scores of X% of the same-grade-level students who took the PSAT
The black tick mark in the colored line under the scores shows where you are at regarding meeting the benchmark in that section

16. What is the National Merit Scholarship Section?
The PSAT is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. 9th grade students will not see this section on their score report.
Only Juniors who take the PSAT can qualify for this scholarship based on the selection index.
If you see an * next to the selection index number, then you do not qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program.
The qualifying cutoff scores are released in September and they vary by state.
It is likely that the cutoff scores will be greater than 195 for most states, and many states will be over 200.

17. How does my score translate to the SAT score?
A student who received a Math section score of 500 would be expected to also get a 500 on the SAT Math section.
Focus should be on increasing your section scores.
Your growth from one year to the next will be shaped by the courses you take and the practice you undertake between assessments.
How does my score translate to the SAT score?

18. How can I improve my score?
Connect your PSAT results with Khan Academy to get a personalized study plan for the SAT based on your PSAT results.

19. All students will take the SAT during their junior year in March.
FYI

20. Today’s Survey To better support you, your school and teachers.
We would like to learn more about you! These surveys will help your teachers and schools provide you with the best education possible.
Only your teachers and school leaders will be able to see your responses, and these responses will not be used as class grades.  
We want you to respond honestly—there are no right or wrong answers!
Your voice is important, so thank you for sharing about your thoughts and experiences.

21. (type it exactly as it appears)
Let’s get started…
Go to the this website
(type it exactly as it appears)
Access Code: student ID#
Teachers  Click here for the survey script

22. After finishing all the questions….
Click the blue button to submit your answers.
When you see the a final “thank you” screen, that means you are done!

23. Thank you ! Teacher To Do:
Students should have the following in preparation for the SLC:
Provide a copy of the SLC sign-up sheet to LaRee. 
All copies will be collected and accessible for changes in the public office.  
Return all apt postcards to the staff workroom. 
Return any make-up registration forms to the staff workroom. 
A scheduled and confirmed SLC appointment. 
A completed and submitted registration form. 
A completed SLC apt post card. 
SLC checklist