Rockwood High School Sophomore Conference

Student Objectives:

-Recall requirements needed and analyze credits completed in order to assess progress toward promotion/graduation. 1.7

- Apply knowledge of personal abilities, work habits, skills, interests, and values to career choices. 4.1

 -Recognize effective study/time management skills and how they relate to

success. Assess individual habits/success. 3.1, 1.3

 -Investigate website to locate information about career clusters and jobs. 4.2,

6.7, 5.1, 5.3

 -Evaluate how interests, abilities, achievement relate to attaining personal,

social, academic and career goals (i.e. testing, scholarships, etc). 4.4, 6.1Pg. 2 in packet1

A Year of Personal Growth•Work hard to meet

graduation requirements

•Be involved in activities•Manage your time•Identify your abilities

and interests•Identify career/college

choices•Challenge yourself

Continue to make GOOD personal CHOICES:

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Earning Credits

You need a minimum of 22 to graduate and receive your high school diploma.

You MUST have at least 11 credits in order to be considered a Junior.

Focus on required courses.

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Review Graduation Requirements•English: 4 credits - I, II, III, IV (one

per yr)•Math: 4 credits - Algebra I, Algebra

II, Geometry and one upper level course (one per yr)

•Science: 3 credits – Biology, Physics/Chemistry, one other science of your choice

•Social Studies: 3.5 credits – W Geog/W History/ AP Human Geog., U.S. History, U.S. Government, Economics (.5) & Personal Finance (.5)

•Foreign Language – 2 credits•Fine Art – 1 credit•Wellness & PE – 1.5 credits (1

each)•Program of Study – 3 credits

(minimum)

ALL students

must take and pass

the following:

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Other Requirements:

EOCs will be taken after completing certain

subjects (i.e. English I, II, III, Algebra I, II, Biology I, US History)

Like all other finals, they count

as 25% of your 2nd

semester FINAL grade!

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A concentration of classes in a certain area taken by the

student

Contains a minimum of 3

classes

Can either be artistically,

academically, or technically based

Please talk with the school counselors to

determine what program of study is

best fit for you

Completing 3-class Program of Study is a graduation requirement.

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Do you remember what POS you selected?

Some examples of a POS:

• Math & Science• CTE (“vocational” – varied)• Fine Arts

Changing classes may mean changing your POS—be careful!

Can you OPT-OUT of foreign language/fine art? ±6

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Rockwood High School Official Transcript

Name:_________________________________GPA: 1.83 (CUMULATIVE) Rank Earned Credits: 13Grade 9 2009-2010 Grade 10 2010-2011

S1 S2 Credits S1 S2 CreditsEnglish I 51/F 0 English I 75/C 1Algebra I 64/F 0 Algebra I 70/D 1World HIstory 70/D 1 US GOVT 85/B .5Physical Science 84/C 1 Biology 69/F 0

Wellness 70/D 1 Economics 70/D.

.5PE 94/A 1 PE 94/A 1Band 92/B 1 English II 74/D 1Construct Core 91/B 1 Music 91/B 1

TOTAL CREDITS: 6 TOTAL CREDITS: 7GPA 1.75 /D GPA 1.88/D

Sample Transcript ±NEED 13 CREDITS

BY END OF 10 TH

GRADE TO MOVE

UP TO JUNIOR!

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Use your transcript to check

off credits as you earn

them.

Pg. 4 in packet and refer to your transcript included in your folder.

√’ed Course Grade √’ed Course GradeEnglish I My Program of Study (POS):English IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV #1-

#2-

Algebra 1 #3-

Geometry

Algebra II Wellness

Sr. Math- Physical Ed (PE)

Biology 1 F Lang. #1

Chemistry ORPhysics

F Lang. #2 (same type)

Other: Fine Art-

Other: (as Electives)

W. Geog. OR W. History

US Govt.

US History

Economics (.5)

Personal Finance (.5) 8

YOUR G.P.A. :

A = 4 points B = 3 points C =2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points

Equation: Total

Points/Total # of Grades =

GPA

(Only FINAL grades are used to determine GPAs.)

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What if I fail a class?

See your counselor to see what option is best for

you.

Credit Recovery

Retake the Class

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Time Management USE A PLANNER: Write down things you must do: tests,

class assignments, projects, practice, work, etc. Analyze empty space to create a study plan.

Make Daily Check Lists- Prioritize (Do the most important task first). Divide large assignments in to a few small assignments. (ex. To learn 50 vocabulary words study them in 5 groups of 10 spaced out over the time you schedule to study).

Use Time Wisely- BEAT procrastination by taking the first step.

Review Daily - Reviewing helps you reinforce what you've learned

Take Care of Yourself -The ability to concentrate depends on your sleep, healthy eating and regular exercise.

Say No to Distractions – Turn off electronic devices. Tell others you will be busy studying.

Tips taken from www.collegeboard.com Pg. 5 in packet11

HIGH SCHOOL IS SUPPOSED TO BE HARDER!!

You are expected to start showing more responsibility in high school, such as

CHOOSING to ASK FOR HELP when you need it. For instance, you may need tutoring in high school when you have never needed it before.

Talk to your teachers and your counselor—KEEP US INFORMED!!

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To Graduate with Honors

The ACT Benchmarks are

as follows:

English:18 Math: 22 Reading: 21 Science: 24

Students who score at or above the college-readiness benchmarks determined by the ACT (or SAT) will graduate with HONORS.

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To Graduate with Distinction•Earned a nationally recognized industry

certification (available through CTE i.e. CNA)

•Participated in at least one Governor’s Schools

•Participated in one of the state’s All-State Musical organizations

•Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist

•Attained a score of 3 or higher on at least two AP exams

•Earned 12 or more semester hours of transcripted post-secondary credit (approx. 4 Dual Enrollment Courses)

Students who maintain a “B” (3.0) average and complete at least one of the following:

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…Talking about NATIONAL TESTING…

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•Students whose scores are exceptionally high on the 11th grade PSAT are recognized by the National Merit Foundation. This recognition can lead to scholarships.

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ACTSelf-register for a test or get test prep at www.actstudent.org

The ACT is a very important test. It is used for college admissions, scholarships, high school course placement, and Dual Enrollment opportunities. All juniors will take this test during school.

Page 8 in packet 16

Let’s discuss your PLAN TEST results and how you can use them to

improve and prepare for the ACT ±

• Understanding your scores• Prediction of ACT scores• Interest Inventory

Pg. 7 in packet. Also refer to PLAN SCORE RESULTS.

Keep in mind that these scores are only estimates, not guarantees. Improving your study habits and taking more challenging courses are

likely to improve your ACT scores.17

College and Career Resources

http://tcids.tbr.edu

Will You Be Ready for the NEXT STEP!! See the Parent Involvement

Newsletter provided in your packet which includes the current job outlook.

www.collegeforTN.org

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Where will you be 10 years from now? Identify your top 5 Career Goals:

1. __________________

2. __________________

3. __________________

4. __________________

5. __________________

Start to identify your top 5 choices of schools. You can modify the list later

1. __________________

2. __________________

3. __________________

4. __________________

5. __________________

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Why Should I Take Hard Classes?Help you improve test scores such as ACT= better scholarship chances/admittance to college.

Obtaining a 19 on the Act or Plan test may give opportunity to take RSCC classes on Rockwood High School Campus (must meet RSCC requirements which include 3.0 GPA).

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Dual Enrollment Courses ±(Via partnership with Roane State)

-To be eligible, 11th and 12th graders must have a “B” average.

-Students enrolling in Psychology or Math must have an ACT Reading score of 18 Or Math score of 19 or higher.

-Students are responsible for paying fees for these classes. 3 hr course = approx. $450 (fees subject to change)

-DE Grant offers award of min. $300 per semester. There is an online application for this grant.

More information included in packet. (p. 9 in packet).

Do You Need To Take The June 2013 ACT test???

Already had your Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, and Chemistry??? Are you interested in taking DE courses next year that will allow you to earn high school and college credit at the same time? Then you may want to take the ACT this JUNE. The registration deadline is May 4th.

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Stay Involved!!!• Clubs• Community Service/Organizations• Special Programs

– (Ex. Upward Bound,, TN Scholar’s ±, etc.)• Athletics (Be sure you are NCAA eligible.)

Are you continuing to keep record?

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HOPE Scholarship (Lottery Scholarship)•Have a 3.0 grade

point average** at the end of all 4 years of high school

•*OR*•Make at least a

composite score of 21 on the ACT exam or 980 on the SAT **

Requirements:

Pg. 11 in packet **Eligibility requirements may change without notice per TN Legislative decision.

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Types of Financial Aid (Scholarships and Grants)

Merit-based Scholarships: Good Grades and/or ACT Score = $$$$ for Scholarships!!

Athletic/Activity-based Scholarships-Band, ROTC, Community Service, etc.

Need-based financial aid

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Possible Websites for Scholarship Searches

www.collegeboard.org www.TNscholardollars.com

www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com

www.wiredscholar.com www.tn.gov/collegepays

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