Cinnaminson High School Guidance Department FreshmenSophomore Parent Night

Cinnaminson High School Guidance Department Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night January 12, 2017

High School Counselors Donna Lobascio Supervisor of Guidance & Counseling 10 th – 12 th Grade (T-Z) Gwen Luecke 9 th Grade (A-Z) Anthony Ferrante 1 oth – 12 th Grade (A-J) Michael Repsher 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.

Importance of Course Selection Keep in mind: Rigor or level of courses Graduation requirements Courses that align with colleges requirements Courses that align with what college majors require Take electives that are meaningful beyond what is required Discuss future plans with school counselor

Course Selection Process Academic course recommendations will be made by teachers by the beginning of February NEW! Parents and students will be able to choose electives in Genesis. The portal will be open from February 7 – 10. Course Selection Day is February 7 th at the high school Course Selection Night for parents is February 7 th at 7: 00 pm in the cafeteria High school counselors will meet with rising sophomores, juniors and seniors individually from February 14 through the end of March Mrs. Luecke will meet with all rising freshmen at the middle school from February 21 st through the first week in April

Testing Graduation Requirement Classes 2018 - 2019 English Language Arts PARCC ELA Grade 9 >=750 (Level 4) or PARCC ELA Grade 10 >=750 (Level 4) or PARCC ELA Grade 11 >=725 (Level 3) or SAT Reading (Prior to March 2016) >= 400 or SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing (After March 2016) >=450 OR SAT Reading >= 22 or ACT Reading or ACT PLAN Reading >= 16 or Accuplacer Write Placer >= 6 or Accuplacer Write Placer ESL >= 4 or PSAT Reading (Prior to October 2015) >= 40 or PSAT Reading (After October 2015) >= 22 or ASVAB-AFQT Composite >=31

Testing Graduation Requirement Classes 2018 - 2019 Mathematics PARCC Algebra I >=750 (Level 4) or PARCC Geometry >=725 (Level 3) or PARCC Algebra II >=725 (Level 3) or SAT (Prior to March 2016) >= 400 or SAT (After March 2016) >=440 OR SAT Math>= 22 or ACT PLAN >= 16 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra >= 76 or PSAT/NMSQT (Prior to October 2015) >= 40 or PSAT Math (After October 2015) >= 22 or ASVAB-AFQT Composite >= 31

Testing Graduation Requirement Beginning with Class 2020 English Language Arts PARCC ELA 9 (must take if eligible*) and PARCC ELA 10 (must take if eligible*) and PARCC ELA 11 (must take if eligible*) and If passing score is not met on at least one of the three, then the student can use the following: SAT Reading or ACT Reading or Accuplacer Write. Placer ESL or PSAT 10 Reading or PSAT/NMSQT Reading or ASVAB-AFQT Composite or Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

Testing Graduation Requirement Beginning with Class 2020 Mathematics PARCC Algebra I (must take if eligible) and PARCC Geometry (must take if eligible) and PARCC Algebra II (must take if eligible) and If passing score is not met on at least one of the three, then the student can use the following: SAT Math or ACT Math or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra or PSAT 10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math or ASVAB-AFQT Composite Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

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.

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

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%

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 ACT 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 Five-section exam: 1 – English 45 min 1 – Math 60 min 1 – Reading 35 min 1 – Science Reasoning 35 min 1 – Writing (Optional) 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 No Wrong Answer Penalty 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 No Wrong Answer Penalty Page 16

The Role of Standardized Test Scores in College Admissions SAT/ACT a critical piece of the admissions application 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

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”

Naviance Training will be given to students at each grade level: Naviance: Family Connection Strengths Explorer Inventory Career Exploration Resume Career Cluster Profile Super Match College Search Counselor Survey / Teacher Survey Parent Survey • • Each year the Guidance Department presents a Naviance Parent Night

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. . .

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.

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. actstudent. org • www. collegeboard. org • Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) www. fafsa 4 caster. ed. gov • To register for the SAT & search for colleges www. asvabprogram. com • To register for the ACT & search for colleges Pre-FAFSA for determining financial aid eligibility for college http: //www. bls. gov/ooh/ • Occupational Outlook Handbook to find out educational and skill requirements for various careers as well as salary and job market projections

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. . .