9 th & 10 th grade information night classes of 2014 & 2015 10/12/20151

99thth & 10 & 10thth grade grade Information Night Information Night

Classes of 2014 & 2015

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Tonight’s Tonight’s Topics:Topics:

Rigorous course options

College entrance exams

Post Secondary Information

Power Point available on the South High Counseling website:

http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Counseling.html

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Meet your Meet your CounselorsCounselors

Kim FriesenCounselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th , Last Names: A-KTAPP 9th-12

(612) 668-4372

Don Dilla Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th, Last Names: L-ZCity Wide Programs 9th-12

(612) 668-4374

CounselorsCounselors

Jackie Mosconi Marie HassellOpen & Liberal Arts 11th-12th students A-G Open & L. A. 11th-12th students O-ZAll Nations 9th-12th AVID 9th-12th

(612) 668-4369 (612) 668-4370 Jackie.Mosconi@mpls.k12.mn.us Marie.Hassell@mpls.k12.mn.us

Nicole Crowell Anne Erickson & Breanna ParslowOpen & Liberal Arts 11th-12th students H-N AchieveMpls Career & College CenterELL 9th-12th (612) 668-4363 (612)668-4368 Anne.Erickson@mpls.k12.mn.usNicole.Crowell@mpls.k12.mn.us Breanna.Parslow@mpls.k12.mn.us

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Why take rigorous Why take rigorous courses? courses?

We encourage students to take the most

rigorous

courses they can handle.

Helps support students by preparing them

for the rigors of college.

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Rigorous Rigorous Courses Courses

We recommend taking challenging coursesincluding:

Advanced Placement (AP Courses)

College in the Schools (CIS Courses)

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO).

Honors Courses

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PSEO ApplicationsPSEO ApplicationsPost Secondary Enrollment OptionsPost Secondary Enrollment Options

U of M Twin Cities: Applications are available online at www.cce.umn.edu Deadline is April 1st, 2012. Average GPA for Fall admission tends to be around 3.70

GPA on average.

Concordia University St. Paul: Apply online at www.csp.edu Students with a 3.25 GPA or higher are encouraged to

apply. Deadlines is May 1st, 2012.

MCTC: Apply online at www.minneapolis.edu Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply. Deadline for Fall semester 2009 is June 1st, 2012.

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Practice for College Entrance Practice for College Entrance ExamsExams1010thth graders gradersPLAN Test = Pre-ACT Exam Who: Given to all 10th graders in

Minneapolis.

Test given in fall of Sophomore year.

Helps you understand your academic

strengths & career interests.

Cost: Free for students.

Plan Test Interpretation: March 6-8th.

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Practice for College Entrance Practice for College Entrance ExamsExams1111thth graders graders

PSAT Test = Pre-SAT Exam Given to Juniors who register and to

Sophomores if space is available.

When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2012.

Cost: $17.00 approximately.

Juniors who scores high may qualify

for the National Merit Scholarship.

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ACT/SATACT/SAT Required for entrance into most 4

year post-secondary schools.

Recommended to take in April or June of junior year.

Most colleges accept either one.

Ask your counselor about a fee waiver if you need one.

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Information for Information for JuniorsJuniors Visit your counselor at least once per

semester

Know you are on track to graduate

Register for the PSAT in October

Attend the National College Fair in October

Narrow college options & visit colleges

Prepare & register for the ACT or SAT 11

Information for Information for SophomoresSophomores

Visit your counselor at least once

per semester.

Take rigorous courses.

Utilize tutoring services.

Makeup missing credits.

Use a planner.

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Early College ThinkingEarly College Thinking

Expand your thoughts about what you

Would like to do?Extracurricular ActivitiesLeadership ActivitiesVolunteering Internships PT jobsCareer SearchesCollege visits

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Smart isn’t what you areSmart isn’t what you areIt’s what you work to become!It’s what you work to become!

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My Life PlanMy Life PlanMy Life Plan is a post-secondary planning graduationrequirement for the class of 2010 and beyond.

My Life Plan asks the following questions:

Who am I? Assessing and reflecting on

Interests personality Learning styles

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Where am I going? Researching career and labor market information. Researching education and training

requirements for careers. Job shadows, internships, summer employment opportunities.

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How do I get there? Researching and applying for college Financial aid and scholarships Development and maintenance of skills

Personal and professional application of

skills Interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Self management skills Ability to learn throughout life

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My Life Plan MilestonesMy Life Plan MilestonesGRADE 9 GRADE 11High School Transition Preliminary Plan for Post-

High SchoolHigh School Orientation Career Interest InventoryNeeds Assessment College ResearchCareer Experience 4 year course plan/credit

statusResume  4 year course plan/credit status

   GRADE 10 GRADE 12Needs Assessment College ExperiencePLAN Test Interpretation ApplicationMy Personality Type Graduation Review &

ApprovalCareer Experience Senior Exit Survey4 year course plan/credit status

Capstone

Needs Assessment FAFSA  Financial Package Review

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:

NavianceNaviance Go to the Naviance Website:

www.connection.naviance.com/shsmnn

Ask your Counselor or Career & College Center

Coordinator for your login…

Review college admission requirements, application deadlines,

scatter grams, majors, study abroad options, scholarships, test preparation, and more!

Families can sign up too!

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