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This presentation provides Eastwood High School juniors with information about guidance communications, transcript reviews, honors diploma requirements, preparing for college, NCAA registration, and Boys State/Girls State. It discusses communicating with guidance via morning announcements, the Eagle's Eye, the school website, and the guidance office. It reviews academic challenges and honors diploma qualifications. It also outlines PSAT, SAT, and ACT information including test dates and registration deadlines.
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- 1. Presentation Notes Eastwood HighSchool Junior Class
- 2. Purpose 1. Guidance Communication 2. Transcript Review 3. Honors Diploma requirements 4. Preparing for College • PSAT, ACT, SAT • College Representative visits 1. NCAA Registration 2. Boys State/Girls
- 3. Communications From Guidance Office to Students • Morning Announcements • Eagle’s Eye Publication • Website: http://eastwoodschools.org/moodle/ • Info in Guidance Office • Student e-mail
- 4. Where is thislocated?
- 5. Challenges: Academic • Use your study skills/student planner • Communicate with your teachers • Let your counselor know if you need help • Use the AA labs • Interim reports
- 6. Your Transcript isYour Ticket to your Future! • Review and note any corrections – English 2 Health 1/2 – Science 2 P.E. 1/2 – Math 2 – Soc.Stu 2 · • Look at your GPA » See how your GPA Pays you! » High GPA is best paying Job you can have! • NOTE: GPA for college applications will be complete at the end of this year! • Do your very best! • » Look at your Credits 21.5 required for graduation! • » Review Community Service Hours -16 Required!
- 7. On the roadto a Diploma with Honors? • Qualifications: 1. English 4 credits 2. Mathematics 4 credits · 3. Science (1 Physics +1 Chem) 4 credits 4. Social Studies 4 credits 5. Foreign Language 3 credits or 2+2 6. Fine Arts 1 credit 7. Grade Point Average 3.50+ 8. ACT/SAT score 27/1210 • Must meet 7 out of 8 of these criteria
- 8. College: • PSAT, SATand ACT College entrance exams. • Admission Criteria 1. Grades 2. Curriculum 3. Test Scores • Additional Criteria 1. Essay 2. Class Rank 3. Activities/Leadership 4. Recommendations 5. Special Talent
- 9. ACT TEST DATES TestDates Registration By December 8th November 2nd April 13th March 8th June 8th May 3rd
- 10. ACT WRITING Universities thatrequire ACT Writing: University of Cincinnati Kent State University The Ohio State University
- 11. ACT: GENERAL INFO HighSchool Code: 364-065 Test Center Code: 197860 College and Scholarship Choices: Enter 4 choices Registration: On-line *paper forms available from counselor very limited
- 12. PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National MeritScholarship Qualifying Test ) • $14.00 due to • Sign up in Mrs. Blausey in English room! Office by Friday, • Practice booklet October 12th. • Aptitude test: • Test is critical thinking, Wednesday, math, writing October 17th in skills study hall.
- 13. Opportunities to helpyou narrow your college options 1. Talk to a college representative: Visitation schedule posted in English rooms Must sign up in the office prior to visit 2. Think about reasons for going to college: career options & degree level required 3. Visit college campuses: Three during school hours & must arrange through counselor 4. Career counseling: OCIS and counselor
- 14. Important factors inchoosing a college: • Two year, technical, or four year • Size and location • Kind of atmosphere • Admission requirements • Academics • Cost and financial aid • Housing • Facilities/activities
- 15. United States ServiceAcademy Nomination Congressman, Bob Latta, will host an academy information night: • Thursday, September 20th • Perrysburg High School • 7pm in library Representatives from: 1. US Military Academy at West Point 2. US naval Academy at Annapolis 3. US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs 4. US Coast Guard Academy at Merchant Marine Academy
- 16. NCAA Registration • Forstudents who may be or are eligible to participate in college athletics at the NCAA Division I or II level. • To be eligible for scholarships, or to participate as a college freshman, you MUST register with NCAA Clearinghouse: www.eligibilitycenter.org • Review the guidelines and requirements on their website and register online. • NCAA students send test scores from SAT or ACT directly by entering “9999” as a free test- score recipient.
- 17. Boys State/Girls State 2011-2012representatives: Danielle Baugher Steph Dippman Taylor Ernsthausen Adrienne Getz Erica Guyer Cassie Hoffmann Marissa Soltis Lyndsay Tennison Ross Bockbrader Skylar Dierker Adam Krukemyer Joe Nauman Austin Smith
- 18. QUESTIONS Where can Ifind guidance information? Display case by McKibben’s door When should I be thinking of taking an ACT test? When should I be planning college visits?