1. Preparing for Your Sophomore Year Jefferson City High School

2. JCHS Diploma Requirements 4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Mathematics 3 Credits of Science 3 Credits of Social Science 1 Credit of Practical Art* 1 Credit of Fine Art 1 Credit of Physical Education.5 Credit of Health.5 Credit of Personal Finance* *This can count as half of your practical art credit. Must pass the Mo & US Constitution tests

3. JCHS Honors Diploma Requirements 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Mathematics 4 Credits of Science 4 Credits of Social Science 2 Credits of the same Foreign Language 1 Credit of Practical Arts* 1 Credit of Fine Arts 1 Credit of Physical Education.5 Credit of Health.5 Credit of Personal Finance* Accumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 *This can count as half of your practical art credit. Must pass the Mo & US Constitution tests

4. Seal of Excellence At JCHS we like to recognize students for academic success in different subject areas. Beginning on page 15 is a list of each department and the criteria for their award.

5. Academic Planning Guide The Academic Planning Guide will be linked to the JCHS Guidance web page: www.jcschools.us/domain/1 749 www.jcschools.us/domain/1 749 Then choose the link on 13- 14 Academic Planning Guide. If you would prefer a hard copy or you do not have access to the internet, please see your guidance counselor. Bring Four Year Plans with your parents/guardians signature and Enrollment cards on February 21 st and 22 nd during your English classes. Make sure to think carefully about your alternative course choices. They may become your class if there is a conflict. www.missouriconnections.org to make changes to Personal Plans of Study.www.missouriconnections.org

6. Academic Planning Guide cont. Most popular courses: –Foods I –Ceramics (pre-req. Art 1) –Career Connections –Art I –Woodworking I –Child Development Honors/AP courses have summer assignments. New Courses Bio Lit (English II and Biology together) Broadcasting

7. Fine Arts Pages 35-38 Stagecraft Music Appreciation Concert Choir Chorale Concert Band Symphonic Band Marching Jay Band Jazz Band JCHS String Orchestra Art I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB Advanced Studio Art Printmaking Ceramics I Ceramics II 3-Dimensional Art History of Jazz, Pop and Rock Introduction of Music Theory Advance Music Theory Drama I and II Speech - Drama Performance

8. Practical Arts Business Education courses pg. 39 Driver Education pg. 43 Family & Consumer Science courses pg. 43 Industrial Technology courses pg. 48 Nichols Career Center Programs on pg. 67 Natural Resources courses on pg. 72 & 73

9. Enrollment Supplement Sheet Use the enrollment sheet to decide which classes you would like to take After each heading is the type of credit that it is. Example: fine art, practical art, etc. You will transfer the Course number and Course name to your Enrollment card Core class selection is already provided to you, just check on the line.

10. Summer School Do not put the classes that you want to take in Summer on the enrollment sheets Classes offered will be: –Core classes that you failed (E2020) –Driver Education –Physical Education –Enrichment The full list will be provided with applications in March.

11. Credits needed to move to each grade level ClassPrior to beginning of the year At Mid year **To be a sophomore 6 **By Aug. 1st or remain at Simonsen 10 To be a junior1317 To be a senior2121 and a plan to graduate Credits needed to graduate 29

12. The key to course selection is... Choose the most challenging courses available to you that you believe you can reasonably handle. College admissions counselors rank GRADES IN COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES as the single most significant factor in college admissions decisions followed by ACT or SAT test scores

13. MSHSAA Eligibility To be eligible to partic- ipate in high school athletics and/or academic/performing competitions all students must have earned 3.5 credits in the preceding semester www.jeffersoncitysports.org – this website has CRUCIAL information in regards to sports activities and NCAA eligibility.www.jeffersoncitysports.org This includes: –All school athletic teams –Speech/Debate competitions –All band competitions –All choir competitions –All orchestra competitions –All academic competitions

14. Community Service Colleges and scholarship committees are looking to community service involvement as a very significant aspect of a student’s overall profile. Volunteer over the summer, look in the newspaper for opportunities.

15. Testing PLAN: the 10th grade component to the ACT, the “pre-ACT” ACT: American College Testing PSAT: the 11th grade component to the SAT. the “pre-SAT” National Merit qualifying test as a Junior SAT: Scholastic Achievement Test AP: Advanced Placement Exams ASVAB (Armed Services) Some basic terms...

16. Testing (cont...) October, 10th grade: PLAN October, 11th grade: PSAT Late 1 st semester-2 nd semester 11th grade: ACT and/or SAT I, SAT II’s for highly selective schools 1 st semester,12th grade: ACT or SAT May, 10th-12th grades: AP testing Schedule

17. Saving for College Financial aid is available to families who need assistance Look into tax credits for families making college tuition payments Missouri Saving for Tuition (MO$T) plan—more information available at missourimost.org

18. A+ Scholarship You must –Have attended an A+ school for 3 consecutive years –2.5 g.p.a. at graduation –95% attendance or better for four years. –50 tutoring hours (12th grade) –maintain good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs (including alcohol) –Fill out and submit a FAFSA form in the spring of your senior year. –Register for the selective service (for males) –Algebra EOC of Proficient or Advanced. **You DO NOT need to have an A+ average in high school to receive this scholarship!!! **Free MONEY!!!

19. Guidance News and High School Announcements For Daily Announcements go to www.jcschools.us/Page/39 www.jcschools.us/Page/39 Click on link For Guidance news go to www.jcschools.us/dom ain/1741 www.jcschools.us/dom ain/1741 We will post this power point presentation on the home page of the JCHS guidance website on the same page as the Academic Planning guides Copies will be available in the Simonsen Counseling Center. If you have additional questions please contact your Simonsen Counselor.

20. Questions/Rumors? Backpack is ok except for assemblies and school events. No hats/caps/headwear. Planners and ID’s must be on/carried at all times, especially if you need to use restroom or you are in the hallway.