SOPHOMOREPOST HIGH SCHOOL

PLANNING PROGRAM

WELCOME PARENTS!

Counselor Breakdown

Mr. Gehring: A – E

Mr. Redmond: F - KIZ

Ms. Oleshko: KJ - PEZ

Ms. Schaefer: PF - TEZ

Ms. Kreuser: TF - Z

Graduation Requirements

English 4.0 credits Math 2.0 Science 2.0 Social Studies 3.0 Health/Focus 1.0 P.E. 1.5 Electives 10.5

Total 24.0

Honors Diploma Requirements

English 4.0 credits Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Physical Education 1.5 Health/Focus 1.0 World Languages 2.0 Fine Arts 1.5 Core Electives (Eng, Math, Sci, SS, WL) 5.0 Electives 2.0

Total 26.0

Successful completion of at least 4 credits in AP courses.

Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher after 8 semesters.

Academic Resources Available

Academic Content Support (Math and Writing)

Library Media Center

Teacher Office Hours

NHS Peer Tutors

Study Support

AP Courses Available

AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition AP Art History AP Studio Art AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP U S History AP Government AP Psychology AP Micro/Macro Economics

Options After High School

Four-Year College/University Technical College Apprenticeship Programs Military Workforce

Four-Year College Prep Credits

Academic Core:

-English 4

-Math 3

-Science 3

-Social Studies 3

-Electives 4

Chosen from the above areas, foreign language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas.

Total College Prep Credits 17(this is the minimum requirement!)

ACT/SAT

The ACT or SAT is required for college admission (ACT is preferred by Midwestern schools).

It is recommended that you take either test in the spring of your junior year (preparation is key).

Become familiar with the test content and format: The ACT includes 4 tests– English, Math, Reading, Science– and an optional Writing Test.

The Writing Test is currently required by UW-Madison, Marquette University and UM-Twin Cities.

Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org Visit the SAT website at www.collegeboard.org

College Exploration

Internet/Websites College catalogs/bulletins College representatives (listen for

announcements to sign up in Counseling) Career Center in Counseling Office Career Speakers Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule

appointments for your campus visits WISCareers

Technical College

Examples: MPTC, WCTC, MATC

Associate Degree, Diploma Programs, or Certificates

Scholarships available

Requirements for admission: High school diploma Accuplacer/ACT optional

FINANCIAL AID

Forms of Financial Aid:-Grants, Loans, Student Employment and Scholarships

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) starting January 1st of Senior year

The online FAFSA is the fastest, easiest route to start the process

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Annual Financial Aid Program at HUHS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Institutional

Private

Local

Applications and deadlines: Winter/Spring

Letters of recommendation

Work & Apprenticeships

“Earn while you learn” program

Term of training varies 2-5 years

Examples of apprenticeships include: Bricklayers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plumbers, Steam Fitting, Refrigeration, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Barber/Cosmetology

Military

High school diploma required to enter

Recruiter visits during lunch hours

ASVAB scheduled for May 19th

Things to watch for…

Registration for junior year begins in late January.

PLAN test Thursday, December 11th.

HUHS College Fair Monday, March 9th.