2. ECA College Information Night Tuesday, November 18, 2014

3. Liberal Art Plan Bible -8 semesters English-8 semesters Math-6 semesters Science-6 semesters Social Studies-6 semesters (2 Semesters of Civics included) Rhetoric2 semesters PE-2 semesters Electives-14 semesters Total52 credits

4. Advanced Academic Plan How Does It Compare to the Liberal Arts Plan? Additional Requirements for Advanced Academic Plan Math- 2 semesters Social Studies2 semesters Science- 2 semesters Computer Science- 2 semesters Foreign Lang.- 4 semesters Electives- 8 semesters Total Credits- 54 Credits

5. Honors Academic Plan Additional Requirements for Academic Honors Plan All the same requirements at the Advanced Academic Plan, with 8 semesters of Honors and/or AP Courses Honors and AP courses are offered in mathematics, social studies, science, and English.

6. Higher Education Admission Requirement- for Colorado 4 years of English 4 years of Math-Must include Algebra I, II, and Geometry or equivalent 3 years of Science – two are lab based 3 years of Social Studies 1 year of Foreign Language 2 years of Electives http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Admissi ons/coursecompletion.htmlhttp://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Admissi ons/coursecompletion.html 4 years of English 4 years of Math-Must include Algebra I, II, and Geometry or equivalent 3 years of Science – two are lab based 3 years of Social Studies 1 year of Foreign Language 2 years of Electives

7. Testing Information PLAN, PSAT, SAT, and ACT

8. PLAN Taken Sophomore year It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. Gives students exposure to ACT

9. PSAT Taken Junior year Is a preliminary SAT test providing practice for future testing Those who achieve high scores are recognized and may be eligible for scholarships Given at ECA every October to Juniors

10. ACT and SAT The two major college entrance exams Important not only for admissions requirements, but also for consideration for many scholarships as well as athletic eligibility May be taken more than once with only the highest score considered Take each test at least one time, more if possible Various test dates and locations throughout the year register online at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com

11. Student Responsibilities What students need to do in high school to prepare themselves for college

12. High School Planning Maintain your GPA starting with classes in 8 th grade Take courses that are challenging Take courses to assist in determining your future interest as well as those which prepare you for college courses Visit and research colleges Research and complete as many scholarship opportunities as possible

13. How to figure Grade Point Average Determine Quality points* ÷ Credits Earned = GPA *Honors Courses are weighted

14. John Smith’s Report Card Class Grade Qlty PtsCr. Science A4.0÷1 Math B+3.5 ÷1 HistoryB3.0 ÷1 English C2.0 ÷1 BibleA4.0 ÷1 Total16.5 ÷5 3.3 GPA

15. What does this mean ? Follow this link to determine your eligibility for colleges in Colorado http://highered.colorado.gov/Publications/P olicies/Current/i-partf-index.pdfhttp://highered.colorado.gov/Publications/P olicies/Current/i-partf-index.pdf http://catalog.uccs.edu/content.php?catoid= 4&navoid=113#Undergrad_Admhttp://catalog.uccs.edu/content.php?catoid= 4&navoid=113#Undergrad_Adm

18. Use My Website www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/bderuiter Go to www.ecaeagles.org, click on Secondary and then click on Counseling Informationwww.ecaeagles.org Calendar, links, etc… Use for college searches College planning timeline Scholarship info Athletics in college Much, Much More!

19. Dual Enrollment The counseling website lists information on Dual Enrollment through CCU. The information includes course numbers, add drop information, etc… Most (if not all) credits should transfer. Check with your college to make sure Cost is $200 a class

20. Scholarships Thousands of scholarships available We receive some here at school- posted on bulletin board in the hallway Due throughout the year Many websites Colleges offer their own scholarships in different areas

21. Additional Resources Careerformation-Christian organization which inventories students interest and determines ideal courses of study as well as potential careers MindSight College Guide Book Packets and pamphlets My website www.myteacherpages.acom/webpages/bderuiter

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