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SOPHOMORE PARENT PRESENTATION2015

“Preparing for the Sophomore

Year”

Welcome Sophomore Parents

Introductions

Mrs. Pattavina Mrs. TomasielloMr. Magner Mr. Lambert

Responsibilities

Role of the

Guidance

Counselor

Role of the Student

Role of the

Parent

2015

Responsibilities of a Guidance Counselor

•Academic and Adjustment Counselor

•Testing – PSAT October, 14th 2015•College Counseling

2015

Responsibilities of the Student

•Maintain Solid Grades•Complete homework on a nightly basis•Extracurricular Activities•Begin preparing for the college application process ( PSAT, college visits, activities)

2015

Responsibilities of the Parent

•Monitor your son’s academic progress on Netclassroom

•Be a role model for learning•Tune into how your son learns•Don’t over-schedule your son•Keep video games and TV to a minimum

•Start the college process- visit colleges

Transcript

Level of coursesFull year or semester classesUnweighted grade point averagesWeighted Class Rank

Student Address:: Somewhere in CT Birthdate:: 12/28/1997

Entered:: 1/11/2011 Date of Graduation::

Courses FINAL CA CE Year 2011-2012

Christian Scriptures A- 1.00 1.00 CP Intro to Lit & Comp 9

A- 1.00 1.00 CP Algebra I B+ 1.00 1.00 CP Intro Phy Science

C+ 1.00 1.00 CP Civics A- 1.00 1.00 Concert Band A+ 1.00 1.00 CP Verbal Skills 9 B- 1.00 1.00

Credits Attempted: 7.00 Credits Earned: 7.00

Grade Points 3.38 GPA (Final) 3.38 GPA (Final) CUM

Ranks 126/232 Cumulative Rank

Courses FINAL CA CE Year 2012-2013

Hum Dev & Sacraments

1.00 CP Geometry 1.00 CP Biology 1.00 A French I 1.00 A World History 1.00 Concert Band 1.00 CP World Literature

1.00

Credits Attempted: 7.00 Credits Earned:

ACADEMIC AWARDS Principal's List 09

Freshmen Year Final Grades

Example Transcript

Freshmen Year Final Grades

Class Rank and GPA

Academic Level

Honors (H)

Accelerated (A)

College Prep (CP)

GPA

3.0

3.0

3.0

Rank

1

2

3

(Weighted)(Un-weighted)

Changes in Academic Level

The student will inform the teacher that he wants to change

levels. (May)

Teacher will fill out an up/down recommendation form.

Academic Dean and Guidance Counselors will review the

recommendation.

CollegeBoard.org

SAT

College Planning

Financial Aid

Planning

PSAT

Answers to PSAT

PracticeSAT

Testing

New PSATCollegeBoards goal is to make the test more relevant to high school curriculum.35 mins longer (3 hours)No penalty for incorrect answersCertain sections of the test will require a faster pace2 sectionsMathEvidence-based reading and writing

The New SAT•Aptitude Test (designed to measure intelligence)

•No deduction for incorrect answers•Combined score of 400-1600•5 long sections•Testing time: 3 hours and 50 mins (with essay)

ACT•Achievement Test (related to high school curricula)

•5 long sessions•No deduction for incorrect answers•Combined score of 1-36•Testing time: 3 hours and 25 mins (with essay)

The Naviance Program

Naviance is an important communication tool between the guidance office, the student and colleges.

Career Search

Tool

Learning Styles Survey

College Major

Search

You can use Naviance as a:

Naviance Family Connection

About Me Tab

Sophomore Time LineOctober: PSAT Test

January: PSAT Score Review

Feb- April: Naviance Revisited

May: AP Tests

June: SAT Subject Tests

Junior Time LineOctober: PSAT Test

January: Jr. Parent & College Night

March: SAT test at Xavier

May: AP Tests

June: SAT Subject Tests & visit colleges!

Senior Time LineOctober: SAT Test (Nov and Dec)

November – January: College applications due

January: Fill Out FAFSA

January - May: Apply for

ScholarshipsMay: First Deposit in College’s

Hand!

Visiting CollegesLarge vs. Small?Urban vs.

Suburban?Girls?Location?Athletics?

Guidance Information

Xavier Website www.xavierhighschool.orgLinks to Common App, Naviance, & Financial AidSAT datesPrevious years Xavier college acceptance list

Xavier Email address Have your son check it every day!Guidance uses Xavier email as a means of communicating with your son.

Contact Information

Call us: 860-346-1368

Email us:rmagner@xavierhighschool.orgbpattavina@xavierhighschool.orgjtomasiello@xavierhighschool.orgmlambert@xavierhighschool.org

Visit our website:www.xavierhighschool.org