CLASSROOM VISITS

Renea ColeyProfessional School Counselor

Items to Discuss

Graduation Requirements Community Service Requirements Promotion Requirements Choices After High School College & Career Readiness Services Available to Students

Graduation Requirements: Credits

Advanced Studies Standard 26 Credits: 4 Years of English 4 Years of Math 4 Years of Science 4 Years of History PE 9 & 10 Economics & Personal Finance Foreign Languages

3 yrs of 1 language or 2 yrs of 2 languages equaling 4 yrs

1 year of fine arts or CTE elective

3 Electives

22 Credits: 4 Years of English 3 Years of Math 3 Years of Science 3 Years of History PE 9 & 10 Economics & Personal

Finance 2 Years of Foreign Language,

Fine Arts or CTE electives 4 Electives

Graduation Requirements- SOL’s

Advanced Studies Standard

9 SOL Verified credits 2 English SOL’s (Writing

& Reading) 2 Math's 2 Science’s 2 History’s 1 Student Choice

6 SOL Verified credits 2 English SOL’s (Writing

& Reading) 1 Math 1 Science 1 History 1 Student Choice

Community Service

1st time 9th graders in 2013-14 and beyond are required to complete 50 hours of pre-approved community service

Applies to current 9th and 10th graders Handbook available online

www.spsk12.net Parents/Community Service Info http://www.spsk12.net/files/2013/11/Com

munity-Services-Graduation-Requirement-Handbook.Nov-2013.pdf

Industry Credential

Class of 2017 and beyond need an industry credential to graduate. This means that you passed a test in a CTE course that shows you are knowledgeable in that area: Examples of classes that offer I.C.

Economics & Personal Finance Pruden Center courses Engineering Drawing

Promotion Policy

A copy of the promotion policy is available in the program of studies. Booklets are in Guidance or online http://www.spsk12.net/files/2014/09/Program-of-Studies-2014-2015-9-12-14-update.pdf

Promotion to 10th Grade

Successfully completed at least five (5) credits including English 9, a Mathematics, and three (3) other courses AND

have at least one SOL verified credit in Science, History or Mathematics

Promotion to 11th Grade

Successfully completed at least ten (10) credits including English 10 and one Mathematics, one Science, and one History AND

Have one Mathematics, one Science, and one History SOL for a total of three verified SOL credits

Promotion to 12th Grade

Successfully completed at least 15 credits including English 11 and two Mathematics, two Sciences, and two History classes and enrollment in those courses which will lead to graduation AND

have one SOL verified Mathematics, one Science, one History and one English for a total of four SOL verified credits

Graduation

Successfully completed at least the requirements of the standard diploma and at least six (6) SOL verified credits: two (2) English, one (1) mathematics, one (1) science, one (1) history, and one (1) student selected.

Getting the IB Diploma

At least 24 Points Numeric grades awarded in all 6

subjects registered for the IB diploma (1-7)

All CAS requirements met Grade for Extended Essay and

Theory of Knowledge At least 12 points on HL At least 9 points on SL

Reflections from IB Alumni•Over prepared for college

•College was “easy”

•Wrote papers in an hour

•Involvement in extra curricular activities continued into college

•Thanked their teachers for the challenge

•IB helped them learn time management

•Research colleges for IB/AP credit acceptance

IB Learner Profile Traits

The IB Learner Profile is the IB Mission Statement translated into 12 ideals that should inspire, motivate, and direct your actions:

InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen- MindedCaringRisk-TakersBalancedReflective

After Graduation, then what?Things to Consider

4 Year College- Public vs. Private GPA & SAT/ACT scores Talk to parents about costs of college Academic Rigor

2 Year Community College Affordable costs, flexible schedules Transfer agreements with 4 Year colleges

After Graduation, then what? Cont. Military

ASVAB, November 20, 2014 Sign up with Ms. Haskins in the B200 pod Talk with recruiters

Apprenticeship Programs Construction, manufacturing,

telecommunications, public utilities, shipbuilding, engineering, etc.

http://www.tccworkforce.org/maritime-transportation/35-maritime-and-transportation/139-apprenticeship-programs

Work Force

College and Career ReadinessBe Prepared!

Create a Resume’ of activities (have ready before senior year, tweak afterwards)

Take the PSAT/SAT/ACT Research and or visit college campuses Visit the Virginia Wizard website

https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action Values Interest Inventory Career Interest Inventory

Volunteer, work part time Take CTE courses (industry certifications look

good on resume’s) Pruden Center- 1 year or 2 year courses

Services Available to Students After school tutoring Parent/teacher conferences Student/teacher conferences Talk to your Guidance Counselor Access Counselor- Ms. Miller B200 pod Wed-

Fridays Fee waivers, college tours, financial aide and college

planning Career Coach, Mr. Savage with Paul D. Camp-

B200 pod Mondays -Thursdays Virginia Wizard: www.virginiawizard.org College Board: www.collegeboard.org

Suggestions for IB Students Do your homework the night it is

assigned Study a little each night for tests/quizzes Use the calendar in your phone, ipad,

agenda etc. to keep up with assignments Form study groups Get help from teachers, IB Mentors,

outside tutors Try something different Don’t give up your outlets

Tips for IB Juniors

Think about 4-5 top schools to apply and research them online Admission criteria (GPA/SAT scores) Desired major Internal scholarships and their

requirements Campus visits Meet Ms. Miller B200 pod (Wed-Fri) PSAT results/study Take the SAT/ACT’s in the spring

Tips for Juniors Think about 4-5 top schools to apply and

research them online Admission criteria (GPA/SAT scores) Desired major Internal scholarships and their requirements

Campus visits Meet Ms. Miller B200 pod (Wed-Fri) PSAT results/study Take the SAT/ACT’s in the spring Not going to college:

Talk w/military recruiters-ASVAB test 1 Year class at Pruden Career Coach Mr. Savage B200 pod Mon-Thursdays

IB Seniors

Transcript request forms in Guidance Have your SAT/ACT scores

electronically sent Resume’ Talk with Ms. Miller B200pod New GPA’s and rank after 1st

semester (end of Jan/Feb) Mid year reports Spring is hot for local scholarships