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South Counselors are ALL ABOUT STUDENT SUCCESS! See us for: Struggles with classes or school work Plans for graduation and life beyond high school Problem-solving & decision-making Organization & Focus Someone to listen Referrals for support or therapy, including mental and chemical health Ways to get involved and connected in high schoolTRANSCRIPT
Academic Info Night
10th and 11th grade families
02.23.161
Marsha GaulkeCounselor9-12 A-Co612.668.4374
Christina RatesCollege and Career Center Coordinator612.668.4363
Marie HassellCounselor9-12 Cr-Hi612.668.4370
Nneka AbdullahCollege and Career Center Coordinator612.668.4363
Lauren LewisCounselor9-12 Hj-Mc612.668.4368
Renee MagneyProgram Clerk612.668.4373
Don DillaCounselor9-12 Me-Ro612.668.4369
Jamie WoodsCredit Clerk/ Counseling Support612.668.4371
Jackie VertiganCounselor9-12 Ru-Z 612.668.4372
Richard Palmquist
Credit Clerk/ Counseling Support612.668.4367
Your Counseling Team
South Counselors are ALL ABOUT STUDENT SUCCESS!
See us for:Struggles with classes or school workPlans for graduation and life beyond high schoolProblem-solving & decision-makingOrganization & FocusSomeone to listen Referrals for support or therapy, including mental and chemical healthWays to get involved and connected in high school
Career and College Center (CCC)
Ms. Rates and Ms. AbdullahRoom 2468 am - 4pm [email protected] or [email protected]
• College research, applications, & essays
• Scholarships & financial aid• ACT/SAT info and registration• Career & job searches and
resumes• Communicate to students,
parents and staff with weekly emails.
• Naviance support for students, parents and staff
My Life Plan OverviewGraduation requirementDone in classrooms or the CCCHelps students explore:
themselves (learning styles, personality, career interests)
careerscollegeProcess
ScholarshipsTest prep
Naviance & the parent Portal
See info sheet on signing upMake sure your email address is up to date
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College Admissions Testing
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Students need to send scores to colleges directly from the test organization. South High does not send test scores to colleges.
ACT v SAT Tests are one part of a college application Check dates at: actstudent.org OR
collegeboard.org Test Optional? Check out
http://www.fairtest.org for schools with optional testing requirements
ACTat South High
March 15, 2016 (Juniors)
All students are encouraged to participate in the March 15, 2016 test to be given at South High.
ACT Prep Classes are available through: College and Career Center (CCC) 612.668.4363
orCommunity Education 612.668.4326
Counseling Department EventsEvent Date Time Location
Senior Planning Night
Tuesday, September 22
6:00-7:30pm Auditorium
PSAT Wednesday, October 28
8:30-11:30 Auditorium
Career Fair Friday, November 6 9:00-10:30am CommonsJunior Planning Night
Tuesday, November 17
6:00-7:30pm Auditorium
Financial Aid Night Tuesday, December 1 6:30-8:00pm Commons & Auditorium
10th and 11th Grade Night Tuesday, February 23 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium
MNACC College Fair Thursday, April 14 1:26-3:10am Commons
8th Grade Registration Night Wednesday, May 4 6:00-8:00pm Commons &
Auditorium
Get ready for college: Colleges look for accelerated work such as AP, CIS, & PSEO.
Become a better learner:Learn lifelong skillsLearn from motivated peers
It saves:MoneyTime
Why Take Accelerated Coursework?
Rigorous Courses Project-Lead-the-Way (PLTW)
College level engineering courses taught by adjunct faculty. College credit earned through passing test at end of course.
Advanced Placement (AP Courses) College level courses at South HS. Possible college
credit through test at end of course. College in the Schools (CIS Courses)
U of M courses offered at South HS by adjunct faculty. U of M college credit by successful completion of course.
Future Forward Partnership with MCTC for future educators to earn an AA
degree while in high school Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Completing a college class at the college. Admission determined by college. College credit by successful completion of course.
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PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options)
Juniors and Seniors may qualify to take college courses
Sophomores may be eligible for some Career/Tech Ed courses
Earn both high school and college credits Courses and books are paid for through the State
of MN South High schedule works around PSEO courses
(see your counselor) Many (but not all) colleges allow PSEO credits to
transfer in Applications are due in the spring prior for
following year Information is located online at
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/StuSuc/CollReadi/PSEO/
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South High Graduation Requirements
21.5 credits Take a
standardized test (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, etc.)
My Life Plan milestones(MLP)
•4 years Social Studies•4 years English•3+ years Math•3+ years Science•1 year PE•1 year Health•1 year Fine Arts
Process for Requesting Courses
Tuesday, February 23thCourse choice materials distributed through
English classrooms.Consult with teachers and family and complete
course request form. See the curriculum guide on the South web page
under academics http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Curriculum_Guide_2004-05
Feb 29 through March 11 students will meet with their counselor
individuallydevelop an academic plan for the rest of high
schoolenter choices into computer in the CCC
Just a Note…There are no guarantees of receiving
classes requested. Administration considers the number of requests,
budgeting, staffing, etc.Alternatives MUST be provided
Schedules for next year are not final until the end of August (just before school starts)
Academic SupportsTeachers are always the first resourceOther resources are available:
Writing Center- 8 am-4pm DailyMath Center - 8:30am-4pm Daily
https://sites.google.com/site/shsmathcenter/Hennepin County/Minneapolis Public LibrariesCommunity agenciesPeer supports/ study groups
Credit RecoveryCounselors can help students make a plan to recover credits from a fail.
•ALC – Monday -Thursday from 3:00-5:00 pm•Summer School•Alternative Schools•Other
MPS Online Learning is available for acceleration in
Health, PE, Math, Art, and Science
Thank you!
Questions?