counselors: a-d mr. higgins e mrs. poker f-k ms. djouha l-q mrs. kohajda r-z mr. jurado lfi &...
TRANSCRIPT
11th Grade Parent Meeting
Counselors:A-D Mr. HigginsE Mrs. PokerF-K Ms. DjouhaL-Q Mrs. Kohajda R-Z Mr. JuradoLFI & SCB Mrs. Poker
COUNSELING OFFICE
Registrar - Mrs. Cathy Carey, 301-253-7041 Counseling Office Secretary - Ms. Linda Hogentogler, 301-253-
7037 Career Center - Mr. Ed Martin, 301-253-7045
COUNSELING OFFICE
Graduation Requirements DHS Course Registration PSAT Testing College Planning SAT, ACT, Accuplacer
11th Grade Parent Agenda
English-4 credits Math-4 credits (Algebra and Geometry) Science-3 credits (Physical and Biology) Social Studies-3 credits (US History, NSL, and
MWH) Health-.5 credit PE-1 credit Fine art-1 credit Technology Education-1 credit
Graduation Requirements
Choose one of the following completer programs and complete the full credit requirement:
2 credits of World Language 2 credits of Advanced Technology 4 credits of Career Development Program
75 SSL hours
AND
Graduation Requirements
There are 3 High School Assessments (HSA) that must be passed:
- Algebra 1 412 - Biology 400 - English 10 396 TOTAL 1208
NSL may be required for somestudents
HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
Registration materials to students in early February
Course offering booklet distributed to all DHS students during registration
Students return completed and signed registration card
Students register for courses on the computer
DHS COURSE REGISTRATION
Senior schedule is important in admission decisions
Taking AP and honors level courses Seniors must register for a full
schedule Abbreviated schedule options Internships Taking college courses (at DHS and
MC)
Senior Schedule Considerations
Capstone Experience: Senior Seminar Course Description
The Senior Seminar course is a pilot course for a new signature program, Innovation Scholars, designed to recognize DHS graduating seniors who have connected their classroom learning to 21st century college and career ready skills. It is a two semester experience based on student interest and topic choice that focuses on building students’ 21st century learning skills by providing them with opportunities to hone their ability to evaluate information with accuracy and precision.
DHS New Signature Program: Innovation Scholars
Students will practice and apply these skills and be able to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments through the exploration of complex topics and by examining a variety of perspectives. While working with a mentor teacher, students will explore an academic topic, problem, or issue that interests them, and they will design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address it.
Seniors who complete this year long course and its requirements will be recognized at graduation as Damascus High School Innovation Scholars.
Capstone Experience continued
Scores reports mailed early December
Scores in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills
Determines National Merit awards Analysis given for all answers: - rates the question (e, m, h) - gives the correct answer - gives suggestions on improving
skills - test booklets will be returned to
students www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
PSAT Results
PSAT Skills Insight http://psatskills.collegeboard.com/overview - Assists students in improving their
skills
PSAT SKILLS
The DHS Hornet goes to college
Career Center - Career, College, and Scholarship Searches - Financial Aid: must file the FAFSA - ASAP after January 1 of senior
year - Financial Aid Workshop – Jan.7 - Mr. Martin at 301-253-7045
Career/College
College Searching - Naviance (TCCI/Family
Connections) – under career center on the DHS website
-Advanced college search: April, 2015 before college fair
-College Fair on April 22 (Bus only)-Option for parents and students to
attend the college fair the night of April 21
-College Recruiters at DHS
College/Career
Spring/Summer 2015 - Gather information and organize - SAT, SAT II and ACT - College Fair - College Recruiters and Open Houses - College Visits
College Application Process
College Application Senior Information Meetings/Video
(May, 2015): - Requesting, completing, and
sending applications - Senior Information Summary - Transcript Request - Recommendations - Essays
College Application Process
What to expect? THE FOUR “D’s” - Delay - Disorganization - Determined to “distance”
themselves - Desire for total independence
College Application Process
Counselors are meeting with juniors individually starting the end of November to review their post high school plans
Counselors are also reviewing previous test scores to ensure students are taking the “test of best fit”
Counselors will give each student a personal testing recommendation based on the data discussed during the meeting
Students should not sign up for any tests until they have met with their counselor!
Junior Individual Meetings
Catalyst:◦ A private company that provides SAT/ACT
support◦ Weekend bootcamps for SAT and ACT
preparation Optional test-taking strategy sessions (available during the school day before the exams)
◦ SAT/SAT II subject tests/ACT review booklets available in career center (also online)
◦ Test Prep course at DHS
How can my student receive help with the SAT/ACT?
A computer adaptive placement test◦ Questions given are based on previous
answers Test is not timed At Montgomery College:
◦ Students who do not earn a 550 on each section of the SAT or 24 on the ACT must take the Accuplacer for course placement.
Used at MD community colleges and a very limited number of 4-year schools
Accuplacer
Measures college readiness in math, reading, and English, specifically:
◦ Arithmetic◦ Elementary Algebra◦ College Level Math◦ Reading Comprehension◦ Writing◦ Sentence Skills
Accuplacer
Current use in MCPS:◦ MC has administered the test at some high
schools◦ Generally used to assess college readiness◦ Provides data to assist students in
achieving college-readiness before they graduate
Accuplacer
ACT◦ ACT site for students: http://www.actstudent.org
SAT◦ College Board site for students:
http://www.collegeboard.com
Accuplacer◦ College Board site for students:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/index.html
◦ Montgomery College: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/AssessCtr/assessment-placement.html
Online Resources