Cinnaminson High School FreshmenSophomore Parent Night January 14

Cinnaminson High School Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night January 14 th, 2016

High School Counselors Donna Lobascio Supervisor of Guidance & Counseling 10 th – 12 th Grade (T-Z) Gwen Luecke 9 th Grade (A-Z) Alexis Mancinelli 1 oth – 12 th Grade (A-J) Crystal Widmann 10 th – 12 th Grade (K-S)

Graduation Requirements English 20. 0 credits 4 years Social Studies 15. 0 credits 3 years 18. 0 credits 3 years World History US History 1 US History 2 Science Biology Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics Math Algebra 1 Geometry 15. 0 credits 3 years World Language 10. 0 credits 2 years Physical Education 12. 0 credits 4 years Health 4. 0 credits 4 years Visual & Performing Arts 5. 0 credits 21 st Century Life & Careers 5. 0 credits or Career Technical Education Financial Literacy 2. 5 credits Career Exploration Satisfied through modules completed in the Naviance Program *Credits are based on how many periods per week a class meets.

4 -Year College-Bound Student Course Recommendations English Math Social Studies Science World Language 4 years 3 -4 years (Depending on college choices) 3 -4 years Electives: Students should take meaningful electives throughout high school. Senior Privilege: Students planning to attend a 4 year college should avoid senior privilege.

PSAT All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT in October. Only junior year scores will qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The exam will be given at CHS during the school day. Students who take the PSAT will receive a login to begin college/career planning and receive information regarding colleges. www. collegeboard. com/quickstart

SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT Scaled score between 200 -800 on each section Scaled score between 1 -36 on each section Reasoning test based on broad themes Achievement test focused on curriculum Make sure you check particular colleges’ and requirements before taking either test to ensure the best course of action for your student. Refer to www. collegeboard. org or www. actstudent. org for more information.

SAT What is the test structure? Evidenced-Based Reading/Writing 65 min. Reading Section 35 min. Lang. & Writing Section 1 Essay Test (Optional) 1 Math Test 55 min. with calculator 25 min. without calculator What is the test content? Math: up to basic geometry and Algebra II Science: included in readings Reading: “Expression of Ideas” and “Standard English Conventions” through passages relating to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities, and Science ACT Five-section exam: 1 – English 1 – Math 1 – Reading 1 – Science Reasoning 1 – Writing (Optional) Math: up to trigonometry Science: charts, experiments Reading: four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science English: stresses grammar Writing: persuasive essay Page 7

The Role of Standardized Test Scores in College Admissions Packet SAT/ACT a critical piece of packet Only reliable benchmark that admissions can use to evaluate students across the board Competitive Edge Number of students who apply increases every year Students need to set themselves a part from others More scholarship money is given to students with higher test scores Test Score Differentiation Schools will “super score” the SAT & ACT Essay is only sample of what student can do on his/her own

The Role of Standardized Test Scores in College Admissions Application Cut-Off Point SAT/ACT initial filter for applications Several colleges will not even “open” an application unless students reach a specific benchmark score The more prestigious the college the higher the cut-off will be It is imperative that the scores at least meet the cut-off scores to be considered

National Association for College Admission Counseling College Admission Factors Strength of Curriculum 68% Admission Test Scores ACT/SAT 59% Essay or Writing Sample 25% Counselor Recommendation Letter 19% Class Rank 19% Teacher Recommendation Letter 17% Subject Test Scores (AP) 7% Portfolio and/or Interview 6% SAT Subject Test 5% Extra Curricular Activities 5% Work/Volunteer or Community Service 2%

Advanced Placement (AP) A program of college-level courses and exams. Generally taken during junior/senior year (There may be prerequisite courses required). Students must pay a fee to take the AP exam in May. The AP score is based on a scale of 1 -5. Contact colleges to find out if they accept AP credit and which courses the credit will be applied to. . . Check www. apscore. org. Search for “Credit and Placement” and “Credit Policy Search”

College Acceleration Program (CAP) Students can earn college-level credit from Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) for select courses taken at CHS. Students pay a fee to RCBC and must earn a grade above 70 in the course to receive RCBC credit. (Currently $150. 00 per course) Credits will be accepted and given by RCBC. Contact all colleges and universities to determine whether or not they will accept any credit. Although a college may accept CAP credits, they may not necessarily accept it as equivalent credits for the course taken at the high school.

Preparing for College Entire transcript Academically challenging courses College Prep vs. Honors and Honors vs. AP Practice good study habits! Extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, community service Work experience

Grade Point Average (G. P. A. ) and Class Rank Cumulative G. P. A. is the weighted average of all final course grades. An official Class Rank is computed after the completion of the student’s junior year. Class Rank is computed in the following way: The “numerical average” earned in each course is multiplied by the “credit value” for the course to yield the “quality points” for that course. The sum of “quality points” is divided by the total number of “credits attempted” to yield the “weighted grade point average” (GPA). Students who took honors and Advanced Placement courses will have ten (10) additional points added to their “numerical averages” before the “quality points” are determined. Refer to the Student Agenda for more information.

Career Resource Center Training will be given to students at each grade level to include but not be limited to the following areas: How to use Naviance: Family Connection Complete The Myers-Briggs “Do What You Are”. Lesson on career exploration Activities Resume for college applications and personal use Complete a career cluster profile Explore colleges using the Super Match College Search Complete the Counselor Survey and Teacher Survey • • There is also a Parent Survey

Naviance Family Connection To connect to Naviance please use this link: connection. naviance. com/cinnaminsonhs • Enter your unique user name (last name/first initial) and password (student ID#). • You will find important information (specific to your grade level) on the next slide.

Naviance Family Connection Upcoming events College search assistance Career information Scholarship information Summer enrichment programs Volunteer opportunities Part-time jobs Graduation requirements College application process Much more. . .

Guidance Website: General Information Welcome Counselors Naviance Login Graduation Requirements Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors PSAT

Guidance Website: College Visit Schedule Course Selection I&RS/504 SAT/ACT/AP Scholarship & Financial Information Financial Aid Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities School Profile

Other Useful Websites www. collegeboard. org To register for the SAT & search for colleges www. actstudent. org To register for the ACT & search for colleges www. asvabprogram. com Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) or military entrance exam www. fafsa 4 caster. ed. gov Pre-FAFSA for determining financial aid eligibility for college http: //www. bls. gov/oco/ Occupational Outlook Handbook to find out educational and skill requirements for various careers as well as salary and job market projections www. bcit. cc Use Adult High School tab for information regarding post -secondary trade programs

Questions & Comments Thank you for coming! We are here to assist you in navigating through your child’s high school career. Please do not hesitate to contact us for anything! Don’t forget to fill out the survey for this evening’s presentation. . .