99thth & 10 & 10thth Grade Students Grade StudentsHighlands High School Highlands High School Parents Scheduling Parents Scheduling MeetingMeeting

Mrs. Trinity Walsh9/10 Counselor

Scheduling PacketScheduling PacketReceived TODAY at school

◦Recommendation Sheet◦Electives Sheet◦4-Year Academic Plan

Received last week◦Course Catalog◦AP Course Information Sessions

Basic Graduation Basic Graduation RequirementsRequirementsEnglish – 4 creditsMath – 4 creditsScience – 3 creditsSocial Studies – 3 creditsFine Arts – 1 creditHealth – ½ creditPhysical Education – ½ creditElectives – 6 credits

Student ClassificationStudent ClassificationFreshman Sophomore = 5

creditsSophomore Junior = 10 creditsJunior Senior = 16 creditsSenior GRADUATION = 22

credits

Class Rank & GPAClass Rank & GPAYour Grade Point Average, or GPA, is simply the average

of your cumulative grades at then end of each semester of school. Some courses have more

“weight” based upon the level of course.

Your class rank is your standing in relation to ALL of the other students in your grade.

Refer to PAGE 8 in the Course Catalog for specifics.

This starts right away !!! At the beginning of your

FRESHMAN YEAR!!!

Exam ExemptionsExam ExemptionsRefer to PAGE 11 in the Course

Catalog◦Earn 95 or higher in 2nd Semester◦Earn 85 or higher in 1st Semester◦6 or fewer absences◦Must be in attendance even if

exempt◦Must take at least 2 final exams, 1

must be in Core Content Area

EligibilityEligibilityStudents can not be failing more

than one course to eligible for extracurricular activities (this includes: sports, music groups, clubs, school sponsored groups, AND school dances)

College Athletic Eligibility (NCAA)◦www.eligibiltycenter.org◦Students interesting playing college

athletics should let their counselor know as soon as they can.

Special Diploma Special Diploma ConsiderationsConsiderationsKentucky’s Pre-College

CurriculumThe Commonwealth DiplomaHighlands High School Advanced

CurriculumHHS Major of Intensive Study

Kentucky’s Pre-College Kentucky’s Pre-College CurriculumCurriculumEnglish – 4 creditsMath – 4 credits

◦ Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, ElectiveScience – 3 credits

◦ Life, Earth, or Physical ScienceSocial Studies – 3 credits

◦ World Civ., US History, GovernmentHealth – ½ creditPhysical Education – ½ creditFine Arts – 1 creditForeign Language – 2 creditsElectives – 5 credits

The Commonwealth The Commonwealth DiplomaDiploma

22 Credits Course Requirements English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits

◦Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Elective Science – 3 credits

◦Life, Earth, Physical Science Social Studies – 3 credits

◦World Civ., US History, Government Health – ½ credit Physical Education – ½ credit Fine Arts – 1 credit Foreign Language – 2 credits Electives – 5 credits

◦3 rigorous courses◦Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop Computer Literacy

AP Courses•4 AP courses with minimum grade of “C”•English, Science, Foreign Language, Elective

AP Exams•Successful Completion of AP Exams

HHS Advanced CurriculumHHS Advanced CurriculumCompletion of Kentucky’s Pre-

College CurriculumCompletion of 10 “Advanced”

Courses◦“AP” Courses can be substituted for

“Advanced” Courses Completion of 2 “AP” CoursesMinimum Cumulative GPA of 3.75 Awarded Seal on Diploma and

Noted in Graduation Program

HHS Major of Intensive HHS Major of Intensive StudyStudyCompletion of a presentation and

defense of a Senior Thesis Project.Completion of “Senior Seminar” CourseCompletion of at least 4 courses in the

intended research area with a minimum average of “B” (85).

Completion of Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum

Students wear Honor Cord at graduation and Noted on Diploma and Final Transcript

STUDENT: HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE (2013) RECOMMENDATION/SCHEDULE REQUESTS

REQUIREMENTS

1. ENGLISH

Full 230110 English II 1 credit

Full 230111 Pre-AP English II Adv. 1 credit

2. MATHEMATICS

Full 270801 Applied Algebra I 1 credit

Full 270304 Algebra I 1 credit

Full 270802 Applied Geometry 1 credit

Full 270401 Geometry 1 credit

Full 270402 Geometry Advanced 1 credit

Full 270803 Applied Algebra II 1 credit

Full 270311 Algebra II 1 credit

Full 270312 Algebra II Advanced 1 credit

Full 270501 Pre-Calculus 1 credit

Full 270502 Pre-Calculus Advanced 1 credit

3. SCIENCE

Full 302601 Applied Biology 1 credit

Full 302698 Biology I 1 credit

Full 302699 Biology I Advanced 1 credit

*All Advanced Placement (AP) courses require that the student must attend an informational session, complete an application if necessary and the AP test for that subject must be taken. The student will assume the cost for the AP test.

4. WORLD CIVILIZATION – choose ONE

Full 450837 World Civilization 1 credit

Full 450876 *AP World History 1 credit

Full 450876 *AP World History EB

7:00am – 8:00am 1 credit

ELECTIVES If you are a student who is taking a foreign language, your recommendation is below. Choose one (1) more elective from the attached electives course sheet and list below. Also, choose two (2) alternate elective courses for the elective course.

5. WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVE

Full 161109 Spanish II 1 credit

Full 161126 Spanish II: Language & Culture 1 credit

Full 160509 German II 1 credit

Full 160510 German III Advanced 1 credit

If you are NOT a student taking foreign language, choose two (2) electives below, and choose two (2) alternates for each of the courses.

6. ELECTIVE

Course # Course Title

P Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

7. ELECTIVE – For NON Foreign Language Students OR EB AP World History

Course # Course Title

P Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

STUDENT: HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR (2012) RECOMMENDATION/SCHEDULE REQUESTS

REQUIREMENTS

1. ENGLISH

Full 230113 English III 1 credit

Full 230114 English III Advanced 1 credit

Full 230167 *AP English Lang./Comp. 1 credit

Full 230166 *AP English Lang./Comp. EB

7:00am-8:00am 1 credit

2. MATHEMATICS

Full 270802 Applied Geometry 1 credit

Full 270401 Geometry 1 credit

Full 270803 Applied Algebra II 1 credit

Full 270311 Algebra II 1 credit

Full 270312 Algebra II Advanced 1 credit

Full 270501 Pre-Calculus 1 credit

Full 270502 Pre-Calculus Advanced 1 credit

3. SCIENCE

Full 304598 Applied Chemistry 1 credit

Full 304523 Chemistry I 1 credit

Full 304599 Chemistry I Advanced 1 credit

4. US HISTORY

Full 450812 US History 1 credit

Full 450814 AP American History 1 credit

ELECTIVES If you are a student who is taking the 2nd year of a foreign language, your recommendation is below. If you are moving on to the 3rd year of a foreign language choose this below. Choose one (1) more elective from the attached electives course sheet and list that course below.

5. WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVE

Full 161109 Spanish II 1 credit

Full 161126 Spanish II: Language & Culture 1 credit

Full 160110 Spanish III Advanced 1 credit

Full 160509 German II 1 credit

Full 160510 German III Advanced 1 credit

If you are NOT a student taking foreign language OR you are taking Early Bird AP English Lang./Comp. choose two (2) electives below, and choose two (2) alternates for each of the courses.

6. ELECTIVE

Course # Course Title

P Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

7. ELECTIVE – For NON Foreign Language Students OR EB AP Lang./Comp.

Course # Course Title

P Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

A Full 1 credit

*All Advanced Placement (AP) courses require that the student must attend an informational session, complete an application if necessary and the AP test for that subject must be taken. The student will assume the cost for the AP test.

IF YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO ATTEND McCORMICK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DURING YOUR JUNIOR & SENIOR YEARS, CHECK HERE.

Early Bird English BUT No Foreign Language???

1010thth & 11 & 11thth Grade Courses Grade CoursesREQUIRED COURSES – 4 periods English – full year Math – full year Science – full year Social Studies – full year

Sophomores – World Civilization Juniors – US History

ELECTIVE COURSES – 2 periods/ 3 periods Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Family & Consumer

Science, Business, Technology, Mass CommunicationsEARLY BIRD COURSE Sophomores – AP World History – full year Juniors – AP English Language & Composition – full year 7:00am – 8:00am Enables students to take an additional course (7 period

day)

Scheduling StepsScheduling Steps Scheduling Recommendations given out at the

PARENT MEETING on January 21st at 7:00PM. Review recommendations for English, Math,

Science Select Electives

◦ Use the Electives Sheet Select Alternates – 2 for each course. Alternates

CAN be the same for each course. Write the course number and course title on

Recommendation/Scheduling Sheet Complete the 4-Year Academic Plan

◦ Use the Course Catalog and Electives Sheet Meet with counselor to review choices and plans if

needed. Scheduling paperwork DUE FEBRUARY 9! Schedule choices are final.

AP CoursesAP CoursesWhat is AP?What AP Courses can I take?

◦AP World History - Sophomore◦AP American History – Junior◦AP Electives

What is the benefit?

Early BirdEarly BirdWhat are Early Bird Courses?What Early Bird Courses can I

take?◦Sophomore – EB AP World History◦Junior – EB AP American Language &

Comp.◦Senior – EB AP American Literature &

Comp.What is the benefit?

College PlanningCollege Planning

Know yourself…..◦What are your strengths? ◦What do you like to do? ◦What are your reasons for attending

college?

Set parameters for the type Set parameters for the type of school you are looking for.of school you are looking for.

Size Location (rural

vs. urban) ◦ Distance from

home. Majors Activities Campus housing

Food! Make-up of

student population Additional learning

experiences (internships, exchange programs)

What about the cost???

Research, Research, Research, Research, ResearchResearch

Visit the Guidance OfficeReview the information you receive

in the mail. Research colleges, careers,

scholarships, and financial aid via the internet, library, phone calls, etc.

Sign up to attend one of the College Representative Visits in the Guidance Office during the school day

Attend a college fair

College Search engines on College Search engines on the Internetthe Internet

www.act.org www.collegeboard.com Highlands Guidance Website

◦www.prephq.com ◦PrepHQ

Sophomores created username and password this year. At the beginning of next year, students will receive a refresher course and update on using PrepHQ. Juniors can sign up on their own.

Admission PoliciesAdmission Policies

Almost all colleges and universities have requirements regarding admission ◦Application Process ◦Essay Materials ◦Certain Grade Point Averages ◦Certain Classes Taken ◦Entrance Tests Taken / Test Scores

What do I do with What do I do with ALLALL of of that information?that information?Organize the information/pamphlets

you receive in the mail into three groups: ◦Really Interested ◦Somewhat Interested ◦Not at all Interested – “Pitch Pile”

Maintain a file of all the schools you are interested in and have visited, listing the pros and cons of each.

Make a VisitMake a VisitPlan to make visits to the colleges

themselves ◦ Colleges and Universities can ALL look beautiful,

educational and entertaining, in a catalogue, but until you actually step-foot on the campus you may not know what the school is “really” like.

Visit all types of schools, even if they do not meet all of your parameters ◦ You will always learn more about the school by

visiting the campus, whether they are in session or not.

Visit on DAYS OFF (Holidays, Teacher In-Service, Summer, etc.)

Entrance Tests and ScoresEntrance Tests and Scores

Almost all colleges and universities have requirements when it comes to taking some sort of entrance test. ◦These tests are usually the ACT or SAT. ◦Many schools will take one or the other,

but we suggest that you take BOTH tests.◦Cincinnati State has their own entrance

test – COMPASS.◦Gateway Community & Technical College

will accept ACT or SAT or you can take the COMPASS test upon arrival.

Scholarships & Financial Scholarships & Financial AidAidWork Hard!All universities will have a listing of their

scholarships. These “In-House” awards may have special applications, deadlines and criteria. Your research of the college should give you these answers.

“Outside” scholarships are those awards not directly affiliated with a college. These scholarships are announced at school and posted on our website , when we are made aware of them.

Meeting with Your Meeting with Your CounselorCounselorCan email or call anytime

◦Trinity.Walsh@fortthomas.kyschools.us

◦859.815.2605 9/10 Counselor

◦Ann.Meyer@fortthomas.kyschools.us◦859.815.2604

11/12 Counselor