preparing for your junior year: class of 2023
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Preparing for your Junior year: Class of 2023
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO
What are we going to talk about today?
Course selection for Junior year ACT and ACT College Prep Course Plagiarism Grad Requirements DMV & Attendance Survey PSAT score review
Plagiarism
What is Plagiarism? Copying and pasting information from the internet without citation
Paraphrasing someone else’s words/ideas without citation
Teachers use software to detect plagiarism
DON’T DO IT!!!!!
You will face discipline action: See North Star Student handbook
DMV & Attendance
You must plan ahead as it may take a day or two to get the form you
need.
If you want to get your license you need to go the North Star Resources link on the main page to request the
needed paperwork for the DMV.
How many credits are required to graduate from High School???
Diploma Requirements & Options
Standard: 23 for the class of 2022+ Flex credit: Flex credits can be: a 2nd or 3rd year CTE
computer course in one program of study, or a 4th year of math (including Alg 2 or higher), or a 3rd year of science, or a 4th year of social studies
Advanced: 3.25 GPA (24 credits) Millennium Scholarship
Honors: 8 credits of honors classes 2 years of the same foreign language
2 years of lab science (Bio, Chem 0r Physics) 3.40 GPA (24 credits)
There are new diploma options!
New Diploma Options/Endorsements
College and Career Ready diplomas: see back of Grad Guide
Seal of Bi-literacy testing Junior or Senior year.
STEAM
STEM
CTE Certificate
Refer to Admin Reg 5129 for details
College Admission Requirements
UNR: English (4 credits)Math (3 credits- through Algebra 2)Social Studies (3 credits)Science (3 credits- two lab sciences)
TMCC: Anyone with a high school diploma can attend!
Out of State: Tend to be very competitive! Take as many AP and Honors courses as possible. Research admission requirements early on!
* Many require 2 years same foreign language and 1 year of visual/performing art
*Minimum 3.0 Core GPA
SAT score of 1040ACT score of 22*
Thinking of playing sports in College? What you need to know about NCAA Eligibility!
Division I: 16 Core Courses▪English, Math, Science, Social Science ▪Additional coursework from above areas▪SAT/ACT scores (must be sent directly to NCAA)▪NCAA does not accept CBE, A Plus, Edgenuity* or BYU:
Pass your classes the first time in the classroom!
▪Review approved courses at:
www.eligibilitycenter.org
College Planning Tips
WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR? Some ideas:
GPA
Test scores
Class rank
Volunteer Work/Community Service (quality vs. quantity)
Activities, clubs, athletics, awards- leadership!
Evidence of special talent
Employment
First generation college student
Essays/Letters of Recommendation
Interviews (some private schools)
Junior schedule course selections
Review graduation planCreditsRequirementsGPA
Other Course Options
Dual Credit College courses: Make an appointment, see website
Extended Studies credit PE, Community ServiceOnline classes (NV Learning Academy)
Internships: Through CTE Dept.
Signature Academy/CTE
Off Campus online courses: BYU
Work Experience
Please make an appointment with me to discuss these options
Grad Plan & Course selection sheet
Course Selections Fill out online selection form available under the Course Selection
link on website All Juniors must carry a minimum of 6 courses
2 can be at zone school ( you must go to your zone school to register as concurrent and meet with the counselor to choose classes)
Honors and AP selections: Should have at least a B The College Prep ACT class is required for all Juniors Course Selection forms must be submitted by March 5th
Survey & Appointments
Drop in Sessions via Zoom: Wednesdays 12:30-1:15
Counseling website: https://www.washoeschools.net/nscounseling
Appointments: Scheduled online using:https://tinyurl.com/NorthStarCounseling
Junior Planning Survey: https://tinyurl.com/y87uyl2u
PSAT Score Review…