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Junior Year Info (what to expect your junior year)

Prepared by Mary Beth Shultz, School Counselor

ff_mshultz@seovec.org 740-984-2376x114

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FFHS Program Definitions

• Vocational • College Prepatory

• Honors Diploma • PSEOP (Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program)

is now CCP College Credit Plus

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Basic Credit Requirements

FFHS WCCC

English 4.0 4.0

Mathematics (Alg 2) 4.0 4.0

Science (Adv Sc) 3.0 3.0

Social Studies 3.0 3.0

Health .5 .5

Physical Education

(usually from 8th grade)

.5 .5 0

(1/4 credit each semester) WAIVER

Financial & Career Planning

.5 .5

Fine Arts or

Program @ WCCC 1.0 exempt

Electives 4.5 5.5 +.5

Total 21.0 21.0

WCCC =Washington County Career Center

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High School Academic Diploma with Honors

High School Academic Diploma with Honors for

Graduating Classes of 2011 and Beyond

Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria

Subject Criteria

English 4 units

Mathematics

4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II or equivalent and another

higher level course or a four-year

sequence of courses that contain

equivalent content

Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry

Social Studies 4 units

Foreign Language

3 units (must include no less than 2 units

for which credit is sought) i.e., 3 units of

one language or 2 units each of two

languages

Fine Arts 1 unit

Career-Technical Not counted toward requirements and

may not be used to meet requirements

Electives Not counted toward requirements

Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

ACT/SAT Score

[excluding scores from

the writing sections]*

27 ACT / 1210 SAT

Additional Assessment None

Writing sections of either standardized test should not

be included in the calculation of this score.

Diploma with Honors requirements pre-suppose

completion of all high school diploma requirements in

Ohio Revised Code including:

½ unit physical education

½ unit health

½ unit in American history

½ unit in government

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Career-Technical Diploma with Honors

Career-Technical Diploma with Honors for

Graduating Classes of 2012 and Beyond

Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria

Subject Criteria

English 4 units

Mathematics

4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II or equivalent and another

higher level course or a four-year

sequence of courses that contain

equivalent content

Science 4 units, including 2 units of advanced

science

Social Studies 4 units

Foreign Language Not counted toward requirements

Fine Arts Not counted toward requirements

Career-Technical Now counted in Electives

Electives

4 units of Career-Technical minimum.

Program must lead to an industry

recognized credential, apprenticeship or

be part of an articulated career pathway

which can lead to post secondary credit.

Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

ACT/SAT Score

[excluding scores from

the writing sections]*

27 ACT / 1210 SAT

Additional Assessment

Achieve the proficiency benchmark

established for the appropriate Ohio

Career-Technical Competency

Assessment or the equivalent

*Writing sections of either standardized test should not be

included in the calculation of this score.

Diploma with Honors requirements pre-suppose completion of all

high school diploma requirements in Ohio Revised Code

including:

½ unit physical education

½ unit health

½ unit in American history

½ unit in government

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PSEOP (Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program)

• CCP=College Credit Plus

• Grades 9-12

• March Mandatory Counseling Meeting

• March 30, Reply with Letter of Intent

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Timeline---Things to do between tonight and next Fall

1. List………………………………………Schools

2. Visit……………………………………..Schools

3. Test…………………………ACT/SAT

4. Compile…………………..…………..Résumé

5. Schedule……........…Rigorous Sr. Yr.

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What to look for in a college

1. Entrance requirements 2. Location 3. Majors 4. Size (undergraduate) 5. Extracurriculars 6. Cost 7. Graduation rates

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Psychological Well-being

• Achievement • Connection

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How many schools?

• Initial list can be as many as you like • Do your homework! • Final list should be between 3 and 6

• 1-2 Reach schools (Dream)

• 1-2 Good fit schools (Realistic)

• 1-2 Safe schools (Fall-Back Plan)

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Colleges look for…

1. GPA, transcripts, test scores, rank, extracurriculars, recommendations

2. Best students 1st, well-rounded 2nd

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Entrance Requirements

• Ohio University • Ohio State University • Marietta College

vs. • Hocking Tech • Washington State Community College • WVU-Parkersburg

4 yr.

2&4 yr.

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College Visit Checklist

1. Call 2. Plan 3. Visit 4. Talk 5. Eat 6. Record 7. Questions

September & October College Rep visits to FFHS

announced in briefing and posted on guidance office bulletin board

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Entrance Exams

1. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test ) (Writing and or Subject)

2. ACT (American College Test) (Writing)

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Other Suggested Tests

•ASVAB

(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

•PSAT/NMSQ

(Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors and as practice for sophomores)

•ASPIRE

(Pre-ACT)---taken as sophomores

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Important Test Dates

Test First Available (registration deadline)

PSAT October

ACT All Year

SAT All Year

ASVAB September or as scheduled

ASPIRE Fall/Spring Window

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Military Considerations

• Air Force

• Army

• Coast Guard

• Marines

• Navy

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Letters of Recommendation

1. Start asking core teachers now 2. Complete the Information sheet

and give to teacher 3. Not to be given back to you

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Résumés

1. Start now 2. Information from 9th – 12th only 3. Quality not Quantity 4. Check for Accuracy

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Financial Aid Information

• Most effort in Senior Year

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• Scholarships

• Grants

• Work Study

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NCAA/NAIA

• Future College Student Athletes

• Registration required by end of Junior Year

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NCAA Eligibility

• Division I/II • Check eligibility requirements on

NCAA website • Completed on-line at

http://www.ncaa.org/ • Obtain an unofficial transcript from

counselor to complete the application • Submit an official transcript

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NAIA Eligibility

• Check eligibility requirements on NAIA website

• Completed on-line at http://www.playnaia.org/

• Obtain an unofficial transcript from counselor to complete the application

• Submit an official transcript

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Ohio Graduation Tests

• Writing • Reading • Math • Science • Social Studies • First Attempt in Sophomore Year • Mandatory

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Miscellaneous

• Personal Filing Suggestion 1. College

2. Financial Aid

3. Career

• Glossary Terms

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Guidance Office Hours

• Regular School Hours

• Other times upon request

• Contact Kelli Walsh to schedule an appointment

1. (740)984-2376 Ext. 115

2. ff_kwalsh@seovec.org

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Counseling Web Page

http://www.fortfrye.k12.oh.us/guidance/7-12.php

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