TransitioniTransitioning to 11ng to 11thth

gradegrade

TC Roberson High School Counseling TC Roberson High School Counseling DepartmentDepartment

Mrs. Eldridge (A-F)Mrs. Eldridge (A-F)Mrs. Wagaman (G-M) Mrs. Wagaman (G-M) Mrs. Parham (N-Z)Mrs. Parham (N-Z)Mrs. Anderson (9Mrs. Anderson (9thth grade) grade)Ms. McCarthy (Special Programs)Ms. McCarthy (Special Programs)Mrs. Hostetter (Social Worker)Mrs. Hostetter (Social Worker)Mrs. Mendez (Transcripts)Mrs. Mendez (Transcripts)Ms. Castelloe (Graduation Initiative)Ms. Castelloe (Graduation Initiative)

Registration TimelineRegistration Timeline

1.1. Students receive registration materials and Students receive registration materials and spring semester teachers advise on course spring semester teachers advise on course selections.selections.

2.2. Pick-up, complete, and return course Pick-up, complete, and return course applications to teachers and audition (if applications to teachers and audition (if applicable)applicable)

3.3. Advisement and Registration by classAdvisement and Registration by class

4.4. Registration closes in the end of March Registration closes in the end of March

5.5. Registration worksheet and parent signature Registration worksheet and parent signature pages due in Homeroompages due in Homeroom

Core Requirements: 16 CreditsCore Requirements: 16 Credits

English (4)English (4)• I, II, III, IVI, II, III, IV

Math (4)Math (4)• I / II / IIII / II / III• 44thth Math Course Math Course

Health and PEHealth and PE

• Science (3)Science (3)• Earth/EnvironmentalEarth/Environmental• BiologyBiology• A physical science A physical science

(Physical Science/ (Physical Science/ Chemistry/ Physics)Chemistry/ Physics)

• Social Studies (4)Social Studies (4)• World HistoryWorld History• American History IAmerican History I• American History IIAmerican History II• Civics & EconomicsCivics & Economics

Future Ready Core Future Ready Core Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Know NC Exit Standards for high schoolKnow NC Exit Standards for high school Complete CPR trainingComplete CPR training Score at proficiency Level III or above on the end-of-Score at proficiency Level III or above on the end-of-

course tests for English I, Math I, and Biology.course tests for English I, Math I, and Biology. Successfully complete a graduation project.Successfully complete a graduation project.

Choose Electives and Choose Electives and Concentration Area:Concentration Area:

Second LanguageSecond Language Ex: Spanish, Latin, Ex: Spanish, Latin,

FrenchFrench

JROTCJROTC ArtsArts

BandBand ChorusChorus Visual ArtsVisual Arts Dance Dance TheaterTheater

CTE ClustersCTE Clusters 13 in Buncombe County & 13 in Buncombe County &

TCRTCR List available onlineList available online

Physical EducationPhysical Education Academic CoreAcademic Core

MathMath EnglishEnglish ScienceScience Social StudiesSocial Studies

Pro Tip: Research your electives before requesting a class!Pro Tip: Research your electives before requesting a class!

CTE Courses – Possible Honors CreditCTE Courses – Possible Honors CreditMust Complete Honors ContractMust Complete Honors Contract

Apparel IIApparel II Drafting IIDrafting II Early Childhood Ed. IIEarly Childhood Ed. II Foods IFoods I Foods II – TechFoods II – Tech Foods II – EnterpriseFoods II – Enterprise Health Science IHealth Science I Health Science IIHealth Science II Horticulture IIHorticulture II MarketingMarketing

MSITA-AMSITA-A MSITA-BMSITA-B Multimedia Web Multimedia Web

DesignDesign Personal FinancePersonal Finance Nursing FundamentalsNursing Fundamentals Sports and Sports and

Entertainment Entertainment Marketing IMarketing I

Options On-Campus Options On-Campus for Electivesfor Electives

Distance Learning: Distance Learning: Online classes supervised by a facilitator in our Online classes supervised by a facilitator in our

Distance Learning Lab (see Distance Learning Lab (see T.C. Roberson website; “e-learning” link under ; “e-learning” link under academics)academics) High school credit classesHigh school credit classes High school + college credit classesHigh school + college credit classes A quiet, independent learning environmentA quiet, independent learning environment

Options Off-Campus Options Off-Campus for Electivesfor Electives

AB-Tech College:AB-Tech College:

Dual-credit classes (high school/college) held on Dual-credit classes (high school/college) held on the AB-Tech campus during 3the AB-Tech campus during 3rdrd and 4 and 4thth periods periods

- Tuition paid by Buncombe County Schools = Tuition paid by Buncombe County Schools = FREE COLLEGEFREE COLLEGE

- Student provides transportation and booksStudent provides transportation and books

Academic SuccessAcademic Success1. Write homework in agenda or phone app daily1. Write homework in agenda or phone app daily

2. Bring needed materials daily to every class2. Bring needed materials daily to every class

3. Turn off electronics as soon as the tardy bell 3. Turn off electronics as soon as the tardy bell

rings (put them out of sight!)rings (put them out of sight!)

4. Make up work quickly after absence (even4. Make up work quickly after absence (even

collect it before hand)collect it before hand)

5. Organization is Key (folders)5. Organization is Key (folders)

6. Ask questions to clarify assignments before 6. Ask questions to clarify assignments before

leaving classleaving class

7. Turn in all work on time (penalties for late work)7. Turn in all work on time (penalties for late work)

8. Break projects down into manageable chunks8. Break projects down into manageable chunks

9. Ask for help9. Ask for help

10. You know what it takes to be successful, 10. You know what it takes to be successful,

assume an active role in your education!assume an active role in your education!

Parents Connect with SchoolParents Connect with School Ask questions of teachers Ask questions of teachers

and/or counselors.and/or counselors. Is a class too easy or too Is a class too easy or too

hard?hard? Is my child on track?Is my child on track? Is my child taking classes that Is my child taking classes that

will prepare him/her for will prepare him/her for college?college?

Get involvedGet involved Utilize the Parent PortalUtilize the Parent Portal Utilize school resourcesUtilize school resources Help your student set SMART Help your student set SMART

goalsgoals

Failed a Class? Failed a Class? Here’s what you can do…Here’s what you can do…

1.1. Attend summer school (sign up as soon as you Attend summer school (sign up as soon as you hear an announcement; space is limited)hear an announcement; space is limited)

2.2. As you enroll for next year, sign up for the As you enroll for next year, sign up for the class againclass again

3.3. Enroll in Twilight School after school to make-Enroll in Twilight School after school to make-up credits.up credits.

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR SOONSEE YOUR COUNSELOR SOON TO MAKE A PLAN FOR TO MAKE A PLAN FOR

YOUR FAILED COURSES!YOUR FAILED COURSES!

AttendanceAttendance To obtain credit in a given class, a student must be

absent no more than five days in a semester course  When a student provides documentation from a

parent/legal guardian upon their return to school verifying an absence, it is considered an excused absence (which still counts toward the 5 allowed a semester.

If a student has more than 5 absences, they can: Go to attendance makeup and earn credit back for each class Submit a Request to waive certain dates (only granted in special

circumstances)

Review Post-Secondary Options Review Post-Secondary Options and Set Goalsand Set Goals

➢ WorkWork➢ Apprenticeship ProgramsApprenticeship Programs➢ MilitaryMilitary➢ Proprietary SchoolsProprietary Schools➢ Junior CollegeJunior College➢ Community CollegeCommunity College➢ Four Year UniversityFour Year University

Students Need to Self-Assess Students Need to Self-Assess

Know Yourself before exploring Post-secondary OptionsKnow Yourself before exploring Post-secondary Options• Analyze interests and valuesAnalyze interests and values

• Recognize strengths and weaknessesRecognize strengths and weaknesses

What are MY reasons for investigating Post-secondary What are MY reasons for investigating Post-secondary EducationEducation

● Achieve a personal goalAchieve a personal goal● Increase earning powerIncrease earning power● Prepare for a specific career and expand learningPrepare for a specific career and expand learning● Participate in extracurricular activities and social lifeParticipate in extracurricular activities and social life● Influence of family and friendsInfluence of family and friends

Consider College CharacteristicsConsider College Characteristics List, compare, and plan visits to List, compare, and plan visits to

colleges of interestcolleges of interest Prepare for the Admissions Process Prepare for the Admissions Process

by:by: Continuing to challenge yourself Continuing to challenge yourself

academically (balance challenge with academically (balance challenge with success)success)

SAT/ACT testingSAT/ACT testing Continue to participate and take Continue to participate and take

leadership roles in extra-curricularsleadership roles in extra-curriculars

Post-Secondary Education PlanningPost-Secondary Education Planning

Testing for College AdmissionTesting for College Admission

• Take both the SAT and Take both the SAT and ACTACT

• Colleges will look at the Colleges will look at the higher score for admissionhigher score for admission

• Sign up at Sign up at www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org

• Fee Waivers are available Fee Waivers are available for students that qualifyfor students that qualify

• Scores must be sent Scores must be sent directly from SAT or ACTdirectly from SAT or ACT

• Different testing strategiesDifferent testing strategies

• Every junior will take a free Every junior will take a free ACT the first week of March ACT the first week of March during school!during school!

The Personal ResumeThe Personal Resume

Your list of academic, athletic, Your list of academic, athletic, work and community activitieswork and community activities

Make several copiesMake several copies Begin immediatelyBegin immediately Applications/RecommendationsApplications/Recommendations

ExtracurricularExtracurricular The sooner you get involved, the betterThe sooner you get involved, the better Opportunities for leadershipOpportunities for leadership Show a passionShow a passion Develop skillsDevelop skills Demonstrate ability to balanceDemonstrate ability to balance Service orientedService oriented Shows you stick to thingsShows you stick to things Completes a picture of who you are!Completes a picture of who you are!

Examples: Clubs, Sports, Church groups, Examples: Clubs, Sports, Church groups, summer programs / camps, volunteer summer programs / camps, volunteer experiencesexperiences

2013 Freshmen Applications2013 Freshmen Applications

Applied Accepted Enrolled

Appalachian State University 13,673 8,992 2,883

East Carolina University 15,320 11,238 4,495

Elizabeth City State University 3,042 1,575 323

Fayetteville State University 4,106 2,496 707

NC A&T State University 6,461 3,651 1,777

North Carolina Central University 7,989 3,098 933

NC State University 21,848 10,316 4,307

UNC Asheville 3,143 2,152 596

UNC - Chapel Hill 30,835 8,243 3,946

UNC Charlotte 14,300 8,967 3,087

UNC Greensboro 10,154 5,909 2,482

UNC Pembroke 3,679 2,601 1,050

UNC Wilmington 11,838 6,160 1,939

UNC School of the Arts 803 359 212

Western Carolina University 15,146 5,882 1,621

Winston-Salem State University 4,194 2,656 728

UNC Total 166,531 84,295 31,086

Student AthletesNCAA Eligibility Center

Register with the eligibility center After junior year, have Mrs. Wagaman send your

transcript When taking the ACT or SAT, request test

scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999").

Know which courses count / won’t count for NCAA (GPA / Credit recovery)

http://www.ncaa.org/

WebsitesWebsites

CFNC.org CFNC.org SAT.collegeboard.orgSAT.collegeboard.org ACTstudent.org ACTstudent.org

usnews.com/education usnews.com/education

fastweb.comfastweb.com Cappex.comCappex.com Fastweb.comFastweb.com Bls.govBls.gov Hsf.netHsf.net Fafsa.ed.govFafsa.ed.gov

web1.ncaa.orgweb1.ncaa.org Scholarships.comScholarships.com princetonreview.comprincetonreview.com TCR COUNSELING!TCR COUNSELING!

News and EventsNews and Events Twitter / FacebookTwitter / Facebook

If you have any questions, see If you have any questions, see your counselor:your counselor:

Last names A – F: Last names A – F: Michelle EldridgeMichelle Eldridge

Last names G – M: Last names G – M: Michelle WagamanMichelle Wagaman

Last names N – Z: Last names N – Z: Melanie ParhamMelanie Parham

Special Programs:Special Programs:

Devon McCarthyDevon McCarthy