1. SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2018 NOVEMBER 10, 2015

2. WELCOME  PRINCIPAL: Mr. Jeff Van Drie  ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: A – F - Mr. Robert Blumenthal G – L - Mr. Brent Martinson M – R - Mrs. Judy Malasto S - Z - Mr. Josh Huwig

3. COUNSELING ASSIGNMENTS  A – DaMr. Moore  De – JeMrs. Thoms  Ji – MoMs. Dailey  Mp – ShMrs. Konopasek  Si – ZMrs. Roytan  Dept. ChairMrs. Moffett  Counseling InternMrs. Snyder  Career CenterMrs. Arthur ** This power point will be available on the Duneland website in the next few days.

4. IT’S A PARTNERSHIP Student Counselor Parent

5. COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES  Discuss planning with students & parents  Review options with families  Coordinate the admissions process  Keep families informed  Prepare transcripts and recommendations  Advocate the student’s best interest

6. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES  Maintain grades  Work with your counselor  Begin the research process early  Use available resources  Meet with postsecondary resources  Visit colleges/job shadow  Take standardized tests  Get involved in school and community  Meet deadlines

7. PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES  Be supportive and encouraging!  Discuss plans with student & counselor  Discuss finances with student  Keep records & copies of forms filed  Visit postsecondary resources with student  Encourage job shadowing  Attend information nights  Work with student on meeting deadlines

8. TESTING PLAN See your handout: Standardized Tests ECA: End of Course Assessment: English – spring of sophomore year. PSAT: Take the test again as a junior (Oct.) SAT/ACT: Take initial tests in the 2 nd semester of junior year. YOU CAN SEND SCORES TO 4 SCHOOLS FREE!!!!!! SAT Subject Tests: Not required but often started in sophomore year. ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery; meet with a recruiter **Take advantage of sending scores when you take the test. To request official scores be sent later cost $$$. It will add up!!

9. POSTSECONDARY PLANNING MAKING THE PIECES FIT

10. YOU HAVE MANY OPTIONS  Apprenticeship programs  Military  Employment  Two-year Colleges  Proprietary Schools  Vocational Schools  Junior Colleges  Four-year Colleges

11. DUAL CREDIT Dual Credit opportunities are available for many of our classes at CHS and CTE classes.  PNC: Applications available in Guidance. Final deadline is June 1, 2016. We will hold firm on PNC’s recommendation that students have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to sign up.  Ivy Tech: Classroom teachers take care of enrollment  Ball State: Classroom teachers take care of enrollment.  University of Southern Indiana: Classroom teachers take care of enrollment.

12. DIPLOMA TYPES Please take a look at the different diplomas available to your student: Page A-2 and A-3 of Course Description Book – found on the website. See hand out available tonight. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors Core 40 General Diploma – requires a meeting with counselor and signing a Core 40 opt out form. Junior Year: This is the time when you are selecting from many different options for your final two years: IB – International Baccalaureate Diploma Program AP – Advanced Placement courses CTE – Career/Technical Education courses through the Porter County Career Center.

13. SCHEDULING FOR JUNIOR YEAR 1) November 17, 19, & 23 – Large Group Meetings with sophomores. Students will come home with a green course selection sheet. 2) Students and parents make course requests through the Skyward STUDENT Access Portal. This is not available on Parent Portal. 3) Starting December 1 – Student Individual appointments with counselors/parents welcome! Bring Green Course Selection Sheet signed by a parent. 4) December 4 – 1 st opportunity to visit CTE Programs. We hope to be able to bus students to the scheduled visits.

14. SCHEDULING con’t  You will be able to list and prioritize 3 alternatives to your requests  Teachers will be making recommendations in English, Math, and Social Studies – you will be able to see these by March 1.  Remember these are only requests and don’t represent your actual schedule. No grade level or part of the alphabet gets a head start on this process.  Skyward Log-in/Password: Forgot? Fill out half sheet available tonight or email Mrs. Brown.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION  IB PROGRAM: Becky Gierke, Chris Lowery, Doug Uehling, Bryan Nallenweg rebecca.gierke@duneland.k12.in.us chris.lowery@duneland.k12.in.us doug.uehling@duneland.k12.in.us bryan.nallenweg@duneland.k12.in.us  PORTER COUNTY CAREER CENTER: Kate Sorenson, Kelly Ellis ksorenson@valpo.k12.in.us kellis@valpo.k12.in.us

16. Contact Information  PNC Concurrent Enrollment: Rachel Weaver and Tyler Clark raweaver@pnc.edu clarktw@pnc.edu

17. HAND-OUTS 1) Learn More Book – Planning for students in grades 9-10. Note pp. 4-7 on planning; pp. 12- 13 on money. 2) Campus Visit Tip Sheet – What to do, What to ask 3) College Fair Tip Sheet 4) College Planning Calendar 5) Standardized Tests 6) Internet Sites Focused on College Exploration and Standardized Test Preparation options

18. BREAK OUT SESSIONS Next, you will have the option to attend two of three short sessions to assist you and your student in the decision making process for next year: 1. Stay in Auditorium for an International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement course information session. 2. Move to the Cafeteria for a Porter County Career and Technical Education Center session. 3. Move to the Band/Orchestra room for PNC Concurrent Enrollment. 4. Just before 8 we will have you move to another session.