Hosted by: Michelle Wells – School Counselor

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Agenda1. Graduation Requirements2. Sophomore Year Tasks3. Weighted Courses4. Dual Enrollment Opportunities (RCC)5. Northern Neck Technical Center Opportunities6. SAT and ACT: Question of the Day7. The College Decision Process8. Mrs. Wells’s Webpage9. Virginia Wizard10.Summer Break Activities

Standard Diploma

English – 4Mathematics – 3Science – 3 Social Studies – 3 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career or Technical Credit – 2 Economics – 1 Electives – 4TOTAL = 22 Credits

English – 2Mathematics – 1Science – 1 Social Studies – 1 Student Choice – 1

Credits SOL Verified Credits

Advanced Studies DiplomaCredits

English – 4Mathematics – 4Science – 4 Social Studies – 4 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Lang. – 3Economics – 1 Electives – 3TOTAL = 26 Credits

SOL Verified CreditsEnglish – 2Mathematics – 2Science – 2 Social Studies – 2 Student Choice – 1

Sophomore Year TasksMake your classes your priority; maintain high grades

Stay involved with extra-curricular activitiesStart to compare your options; 2-year college, 4-year college, military, trade school, work force.

Start to explore colleges: majors offered, size, location, cost, programs, visit schools, talk with current students, visit school websites, etc.

Start looking at SAT/ACT/ASVAB prep. Volunteer

Weighted Courses

Honors Course requires more work;

assignments, homework, papers, projects

Course is worth more to your GPA (4.5 points)

A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1.5

Dual Enrollment (RCC)Advanced Placement

College level coursesCourse requires much more

work; assignments, homework, papers, projects

Course is worth more to your GPA (5 points)

Course may be counted as high school AND college credit.

Available Classes

Business classes at CBHS (Intro to Computer Information Systems, Business Management)

Onsite classes at RCC (College Composition 1, College Composition 2, Psychology, Sociology, US Government, Internet Systems, etc.)

STEPS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Fill out RCC application2. Schedule placement exam with Mrs. Wells/Mrs. Dunderdale3. Take placement exam4. Meet with Mrs. Wells to review results of placement exam and register for classes if applicable

Dual Enrollment Opportunities

RCC Dual Enrolled Programs Non-RCC DE Programs

Northern Neck Technical Center

Introduction to Engineering (3) Emergency Medical

Technician 1&2 (11)Upon completion and exam, students are Certified VA EMTs Nurse’s AssistantUpon completion and exam, students are put on the state registry for Certified Nurse’s Aides

Auto Body Automotive Servicing Carpentry/Residential

Construction Cosmetology Computer Technology Culinary Arts Electricity/Residential Wiring

www.northernnecktech.org

SAT, ACT, & ASVAB Testing Information

Test dates and registration forms can be found online:

www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.act.org (ACT) www.asvabprogram.com (ASVAB)

Colonial Beach School Code: 470577

SAT and ACT Question of the DaySAT QOTD

Twitter: @SATQuestion Smartphones: SAT Question of

the Day App Website:

http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

Facebook: Many SAT practice question pages plus the official collegeboard facebook page

ACT QOTD

Twitter: @ACTStudent Website:

http://www.act.org/qotd/ Facebook: Many ACT

practice question pages plus the official ACT facebook page

Guide to the ACT: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf

The College Decision Process

1. Explore options

2. Gather information (consider academics, interests, clubs, sports, etc. of each school)

3. Select prospective schools (long list), visit if possible, make pro/con list to decide.

4. Decide which schools to apply to (short list).

5. Send COMPLETE applications by due date. Wait for responses…

6. Make the Final Decision and respond to schools.

Helpful Websites

www.youniversitytv.com (virtual tours of campuses, given by students)

www.Cappex.com(college search website) www.princetonreview.com

(college search website) www.collegeview.com (college

search website)

Mrs. Wells’s Webpage

Class level updatesTest prep linksLink to this presentation

Transcript requestGraduation requirements

Contact Me

http://cbschoolshs.sharpschool.net/staff_directory/mrs__wells/freshmen/

www.cbschools.net

Virginia Wizard

Career and skill assessments

Results are matched with career pathways and individual career options

Explore career pathways and Virginia colleges

Education required, average salaries, occupation outlook, etc.

Resume helpInterview tipsCollege search and planning tools

Cost calculator and financial aid help

Parent Section

https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action

Spend Your Summer Break WiselyTHIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET AHEAD!

Take a community college classCoach or assistant coach for local sportsVolunteer regularly (shelters, retirement homes, local events,

etc.)Get a part-time job or work at a summer camp (or both!)Join an organization (Colonial Beach Foundation)Study for the SAT/ACT: take timed practice tests to raise your

scoreVolunteer at our schoolVisit colleges in groups, keep track of what you like/dislike

Thanks for coming!

If you have additional questions, please call 224-0040 or message mwells@cbschools.net.

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