1. Planning for Grade 11th/12th and Beyond

2. Graduation Requirements CONTENT AREA CREDITS English 4 Credits I, II, III, IV Mathematics 4 Credits Common Core Math I, II, III (and one course before Common Core Math I OR one higher than Common Core Math III) Science 3 Credits Environmental Science, Biology, Physical Science Humanities 4 Credits World History, Civics and Economics, American History I and II World LanguagesNot required Health and Physical Education 1 Credit Health/Physical Education Electives 10 Credits 2 elective credits of any combination from either: Career and Technical Education, Arts Education, Foreign Languages Total Credits26 **plus 100 hours of community service

3. Community Service You must complete 25 hours each year you are at Broughton to graduate.You must complete 25 hours each year you are at Broughton to graduate. Make sure to complete your community service hours this year, and turn them in to Ms. Mosely, room 1406 or the front office.Make sure to complete your community service hours this year, and turn them in to Ms. Mosely, room 1406 or the front office. You must be current on community service to get an off-campus lunch pass and parking pass.You must be current on community service to get an off-campus lunch pass and parking pass.

4. Promotion to 11 th Grade Requirements Must earn a minimum of 12 units of creditMust earn a minimum of 12 units of credit Must pass English I & IIMust pass English I & II Must pass at least one Math, Science and HumanitiesMust pass at least one Math, Science and Humanities

5. Promotion to 12 th Grade Requirements English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements.English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements. Have completed 18 CreditsHave completed 18 Credits To graduate one needs a minimum of 26 creditsTo graduate one needs a minimum of 26 credits

6. English – 4 credits required 9 th – academic or honors9 th – academic or honors 10 th – academic or honors10 th – academic or honors 11 th – academic, honors, AP, or IB11 th – academic, honors, AP, or IB 12 th - academic, honors, AP, or IB12 th - academic, honors, AP, or IB

7. Math- 4 credits required 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Foundations of Math I/ Common Core Math I Foundations Math II/Common Core Math II Common Core Math III Essentials of College Math Common Core Math ICommon Core Math IICommon Core Math III Essential of College Math / CC Math IICC Math III Essentials of College Math AFM A student’s grade in Common Core Math III may determine next course If C-D then Essentials then AFM If strong A-B then AFM then either Pre-Cal/AP Stat/Essentials CC Math II (Honors)CC Math III (Honors)Pre-Calc (Honors) AP Calc Or IB Math IB: CC Math III(Honors)Pre-Calc (Honors)IB Math/AP CalAP Calc/IB Math

8. Science – 3 credits required 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Earth ScienceBiology Physical Science*Science elective Recommended Biology Chemistry APES*Science elective Recommended BiologyEarth Science Chemistry *Science elective Recommended Biology (Honors)Chemistry (Honors)APES *Science elective Recommended IB: Biology (Honors) Chemistry (Honors) APES IB Biology or IB Physics IB Biology or IB Physics

9. Humanities – 4 units required 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Civics (academic or honors) World History (academic or honors) American History I (academic or honors) American History II (academic or honors) Civics (Honors) World History (Honors or AP) AP US HistoryHistory elective IB: Civics HonorsAP World HistoryIB History of Americas IB 20 th Century Topics

10. US History/American History I & II Students can take AP US History or IB History of the Americas in place of American History I & II.Students can take AP US History or IB History of the Americas in place of American History I & II. However, they must then take one additional Humanities elective.However, they must then take one additional Humanities elective.

11. Second Languages Not required for High School graduationNot required for High School graduation MINIMUM requirement for colleges or universities is 2 credits of the SAME languageMINIMUM requirement for colleges or universities is 2 credits of the SAME language “Highly Selective” Colleges and Universities (Davidson, Duke, UNC, WFU) expect 4 credits of the same language“Highly Selective” Colleges and Universities (Davidson, Duke, UNC, WFU) expect 4 credits of the same language If you earned a credit for a second language in Middle School the credit counts, although the grade is not computed in your GPA. If you retake the same class in Grade 9, you will not receive another credit but the grade will compute in your GPA.If you earned a credit for a second language in Middle School the credit counts, although the grade is not computed in your GPA. If you retake the same class in Grade 9, you will not receive another credit but the grade will compute in your GPA.

12. Health and PE Must take Healthful Living IMust take Healthful Living I If you are in ROTC, you must pass ROTC I and II to fulfill Healthful Living graduation requirementIf you are in ROTC, you must pass ROTC I and II to fulfill Healthful Living graduation requirement

13. Transcript Review What is a transcript?What is a transcript? Who looks at it?Who looks at it? What is on it?What is on it? 1. Demographic information 2. Courses taken with final grades 3. Immunizations Extracurricular is NOT on it – you need to start building your resume on www.cfnc.orgExtracurricular is NOT on it – you need to start building your resume on www.cfnc.org Grading ScaleGrading Scale

14. How to Compute GPA (Grade Point Average) Use the scale to assign quality points to each grade.Use the scale to assign quality points to each grade. Add up all of the quality points to get the total.Add up all of the quality points to get the total. Divide total quality points by the total number of attempted credits.Divide total quality points by the total number of attempted credits. Compare this number to corresponding letter grade.Compare this number to corresponding letter grade. Highest Unweighted GPA is 4.0Highest Unweighted GPA is 4.0 –AcademicHonorsAP/IB –A = 4A = 5A = 6 –B = 3B = 4B = 5 –C = 2C = 3C = 4 –D = 1D = 2D = 3 –F = 0F = 0F = 0

15. Post-Secondary Options WorkWork MilitaryMilitary Trade School (truck driving, cosmetology)Trade School (truck driving, cosmetology) Community College for 6 month, 12 month, or 2-year degreeCommunity College for 6 month, 12 month, or 2-year degree Community College Transfer ProgramCommunity College Transfer Program Four-Year CollegeFour-Year College

16. College Admissions Course selection – take the most challenging courses you can take and earn A’s and B’sCourse selection – take the most challenging courses you can take and earn A’s and B’s GPA/Class RankGPA/Class Rank SAT/ACT ScoresSAT/ACT Scores EssaysEssays Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities Recommendations (some schools)Recommendations (some schools) –Teacher and counselor

17. CFNC One stopOne stop Plan, Apply and Pay for CollegePlan, Apply and Pay for College Explore and Plan for CareersExplore and Plan for Careers Send your transcripts for free to all NC college/universities - https://www.cfnc.org/index.jspSend your transcripts for free to all NC college/universities - https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp Keep track of your login and passwordKeep track of your login and password

18. The College Search www.cfnc.org – One stop shopping for NC!www.cfnc.org – One stop shopping for NC!www.cfnc.org Seniors send transcripts to all NC colleges through CFNC – make certain student has account and knows login and password www.collegeboard.com – Search all states.www.collegeboard.com – Search all states.www.collegeboard.com Enter GPA, SAT/ACT and potential majors to create a reasonable list of potential college/universities

19. PSAT/SAT & PLAN/ACT All sophomores took the PSAT and PLANAll sophomores took the PSAT and PLAN Both provide practice and helpful feedbackBoth provide practice and helpful feedback PSAT is National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors onlyPSAT is National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors only Juniors take ACT for free at school in MarchJuniors take ACT for free at school in March PSAT results include a free SAT study plan through My College Quickstart – unique code is on PSAT reportPSAT results include a free SAT study plan through My College Quickstart – unique code is on PSAT report www.collegeboard.org/quickstartwww.collegeboard.org/quickstart PLAN results include a free study plan and resources at www.planstudent.orgPLAN results include a free study plan and resources at www.planstudent.org

20. PSAT -----PLAN PSAT Range 20-80 PSAT Range 20-80 Natl Average 50Natl Average 50 Fall 2015 new/revised PSATFall 2015 new/revised PSAT NEW SAT MARCH 2016NEW SAT MARCH 2016 PLAN Range 1-35 Natl Average 17

21. ACT vs SAT Not penalized for incorrect answers (to your benefit to guess)Not penalized for incorrect answers (to your benefit to guess) 5 sections5 sections 215 questions215 questions Knowledge basedKnowledge based Bubble everything!Bubble everything! Every Junior takes the ACT March 5thEvery Junior takes the ACT March 5th Penalized for incorrect answers 10 shorter sections 140 questions Aptitude/reasoning based Leaving blank is no penalty

22. Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) for the UNC System MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (for HS GPA and SAT Scores) All applicants for first-time admission as freshmen must meet minimum course requirements as well as the following: The minimum SAT score of 800 (CR and M) or ACT composite of 17 for students entering in Fall 2013 and beyond. The minimum high school GPA for first-time freshmen of 2.5 for students entering in Fall 2013 and beyond. The maximum number of chancellor’s exceptions is limited to one percent (1%) of the total number of applicants accepted as new freshmen each year. A chancellor’s exception may be applied to the SAT minimum requirement and/or the GPA minimum requirement. For more details: http://www.northcarolina.edu/aa/admissions/requirements.htm http://www.northcarolina.edu/aa/admissions/requirements.htm

23. States differ in Minimum Admission RequirementsStates differ in Minimum Admission Requirements Check other states you are considering to make sure you are taking courses required to meet minimum admission requirementsCheck other states you are considering to make sure you are taking courses required to meet minimum admission requirements Arts electives, lab sciences, etc…Arts electives, lab sciences, etc… MAR for Out of State Universities & Colleges

24. http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NC AA.jsp http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NC AA.jsp RegisterRegister Send transcript at end of junior yearSend transcript at end of junior year Send SAT/ACT scoresSend SAT/ACT scores Take approved core coursesTake approved core courses Questions? See Mr. NewtonQuestions? See Mr. Newton Athletes/NCAA Regulations

25. Course Selections Broughton WebsiteBroughton Website http://broughton.wcpss.nethttp://broughton.wcpss.nethttp://broughton.wcpss.net Under student tab Under student tab Course Selections for 2015-2016 Course Application

26. How to chose classes Teachers will talk to you about their recommendations for next yearTeachers will talk to you about their recommendations for next year If you disagree with a teacher recommendation- talk with them about why they madeIf you disagree with a teacher recommendation- talk with them about why they made You and your parents have the right to override a teacher recommendation (must be in writing or email)You and your parents have the right to override a teacher recommendation (must be in writing or email) Rigorous, balanced scheduleRigorous, balanced schedule

27. AP Courses AP English 11(Language)AP English 11(Language) AP English 12 (Literature)AP English 12 (Literature) AP World HistoryAP World History AP US HistoryAP US History AP US Government & PoliticsAP US Government & Politics IB /AP PsychologyIB /AP Psychology IB/AP Human GeographyIB/AP Human Geography AP European HistoryAP European History AP Economics - MacroAP Economics - Macro AP Environmental ScienceAP Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP French Language AP Spanish Language AP German Language AP Music Theory

28. IB vs. AP Both are college level classes – don’t take unless you are confident you can make As and Bs in the courses! IB is holistic vs. AP is choosing for strengths IB is more writing vs. AP multiple-choice IB: Formative assessments in classroom IB: Whole program approach with interdisciplinary lessons IB: International focus

29. Courses Requiring Applications Early Childhood I or II (E. Jones)Early Childhood I or II (E. Jones) Yearbook (Koppen)Yearbook (Koppen) Newspaper (Winzeler)Newspaper (Winzeler) Career Internship (E. Jones)Career Internship (E. Jones) Adventure Education (Harvey)Adventure Education (Harvey) Honors Physiology and Fitness (Harvey)Honors Physiology and Fitness (Harvey) Have applications in before deadlines!

30. Donde vamos de aqui? 1.Counselors will meet with all 10 th graders in large groups on February 2 nd and 3 rd. Counselors met with each one individually to go over courses last week. 2. Counselors will meet with all 11 th graders in large groups on Feb 9 th an10th. Counselors will see each junior and give them their transcripts and answer any questions (Feb. 16-20). 3.Students and parents should plan which courses to talk- talk to your teachers about level recommendations. 4.Students enter courses in student Powerschools beginning February 23, 2014. Instructions for registering will be posted on the BHS website. 5.All courses should be entered into Powerschools by March 6th. If you do not enter your own courses, we may enter them for you  6.If students need help, they can come see counselors before school, during lunch, and after school…pretty much every day. We are here to help!