Bell-Ringer Questions1. What goes on your Transcript? 2. What is included in a GPA?3. What is a Class Rank?4. Which is the higher diploma:

Regents Diploma with Honors or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation?

5. Where will you be 2 years after graduation?

Planning for High School and Beyond!

ObjectivesAfter today, you will be able to: Consider options for life after high

school Identify types of diplomas &

requirements Develop a plan for HS coursework that

connects your plans for after high school to the academic preparation needed.

Post-High School OptionsWhere are you going? How will you get there? 4-year College or University Community College Technical or Career College Apprenticeship Military Service National Service Employment

Words of Wisdom: Keep Your Options Open!

Important Academic Terms

Final Average: Average of 4 Term Averages + Final/Regents Exam

Course Credit: You must have a 65+ final average to receive credit (½ vs. 1)

Transcript: Academic Record for high school coursework

Important Academic Terms Weighted Grade Point Average

(GPA) is the average of your grades from all of your high school courses, weighted based on difficulty & credits.

Class Rank is based on your g.p.a. and compares you to your classmates (ex: 7/24)

9th & 10th Grade – Explore!

Get Involved in Clubs, Sports, Community Programs or other Activities

Volunteer Keep your grades high– they count Take the Plan Test (10th grade w/Mrs. Brown)

Advise from Seniors

“Don’t slack off in 9th and 10th grade because your GPA is

harder to get up in the 11th & 12th grade.”

11th Grade – Prepare!Keep Your Grades UpStay Involved in

Clubs/Sports/ActivitiesVolunteer / Do Community ServiceResearch Colleges & CareersTake the PSATTake the SAT or ACT (late spring)

College Admissions Exams Taken by students across the nation to give perspective

colleges and universities a "snapshot" of the student's academic ability. 

Most 4-year colleges and universities require either the SAT or the ACT. 

Some students choose to take both tests and submit their scores. 

  Exams are offered on Saturdays, 5-6 times per year.

There is a fee for taking the exams.

School Counselor has fee waivers and applications for testing accommodations.

Consider Possible Careers Take Interest Assessments Volunteer Job Shadow Informational Interview Internet Searches on Ms. Brown’s

website Talk to friends, relatives, neighbors Books on majors in Ms. Brown’s office

Researching Options

Internet Searches (from Ms. Brown’s site) Books from Counselor’s Office and Library College Fairs Meet with Admissions Reps and Military Recruiters Attend Open Houses at colleges Talk to friends, teachers, neighbors, relatives Volunteer or work part-timeWatch Schrauf Alley & listen to announcements for

upcoming events

Exploring Military Options

Take the ASVAB Talk with Recruiters Research each option Consider ROTC, Active Duty, Reserves Talk with people who have been in the

military

Considering Employment Talk with people you know about their

careers Ask about employment opportunities

through people you know Visit OneWorkSource Volunteer or work part-time to gain

experience Prepare a resume and ask for references

Researching College Programs Academic Programs/Degrees

Available Location Size of School Admissions Criteria Cost & Financial Assistance Study Abroad Programs Housing Clubs & Sports Support Services

Advice from Seniors

“Start thinking about what you want to do early.”

“If you want to succeed, you have to work for it.”

12th Grade

Review your GPA, rank, & diploma type with Mrs. Brown

Take courses for college credit Narrow your list of colleges & know deadlines Apply to Colleges, Apply for Jobs, Meet with

military recruiters Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships Keep your grades up & retake Regents Exams

or SAT/ACT Exams or SAT Subject Tests

The Typical College Application College Application Form

Official High School Transcript (including Rank/GPA)

College Admissions Exam Scores (SAT or ACT)

Counselor Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation from Teacher(s)

Admissions InformationExample

Campus Enrollment CombinedSAT

ACTComposite

H.S. GPA

SUNY Albany

13,250 1110-1260

24-28 88-94

SUNY Potsdam

3,670 1000-1160

21-24 84-91

Advise from Seniors

“Take the SAT and ACT exams your junior year and apply to

colleges that seem out of reach.”

All Grades Aim for your highest diploma. Choose courses that will help you

prepare for the path you are interested in.

Take courses that will help you earn college credit to get a head start.

Select courses that will help you explore possible career interests.

Fill your schedule!

Aim for Your Highest Diploma Regents Diploma Regents Diploma w/Honors Regents Diploma w/Advanced

Designation Regents Diploma w/Advanced w/Honors

New!! Annotation of Mastery in Math Annotation of Master in Science

Types of Diplomas: Regents Diploma Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

(advanced coursework)Regents Diploma with Honors (90+Regents Exam

Average)Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with

Honors (advanced coursework AND 90+ Regents Exam Average).

Local Diploma (for students with IEP/504 only)

NEW!! Annotation of Mastery in Math and/or Science (85 or above on 3 Regents Exams in Math or 3 Regents Exams in Science)

Regents Diploma Regents Diploma w/Advanced Designation

English 4 Credits + Comprehensive English Exam

Social Studies

4 Credits + Global Exam + US History Exam

Math 3 Credits + 1 Math Exam 3 Math Regents Exam

Science 3 Credits + 1 Regents Exam 2 Science Regents Exams

Other

Total of 22 Credits

1 Credit Language Other Than English, .5 Credits Heath, 1 Credit Art/Music, 2 Credits P.E., 3.5 Credits Electives

Spanish/French Regents Exam

Your HS Course Plan

CourseMin.

Credits 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English 4 Eng 9 Eng 10 Eng 11 English 12 or AP English

SS/History 4 Global 9 Global 10 US History Government & Economics

Math 3 Algebra A or B Algebra B or Geometry

Geometry orAlg2/Trig or

Stats & Tech Math

Alg2/Trig orPreCalc & Calc orStats & Tech Math

Science 3 Earth Science Living Environment

Enviro Science or Chemistry or

Forensic Science

Enviro Science orChemistry orPhysics or

Forensic Science

French 0-2 French 2 French 3    

Phys. Ed. 4x.5 PE PE PE PE

Electives 5Art or Band or Chorus

or Jazz Band Health    

Total 22        

   

Electives! Computer I Fitness I & II Band, Chorus, Jazz

Band, African Drumming

Art & Design I, II, & III Web Design Computer Graphics Drawing & Design Marketing Advanced Art I, II, & III Art Portfolio I & II

Historical Films Elementary Statistics Technical Mathematics Forensic Science International Politics Career & Life

Management

Online Courses ~seniors only

Student Volunteer(no credit)

Optional College Credit

Dual Credit Course = HS + College Credit at the same time

Through North Country Community CollegeCost is $50 per course

Note: You will have a transcript on file with NCCC that shows your college course credits.

AP Course = Advanced Placement Students pay a fee to take the AP Exam

Courses Offered for Dual Credit English 12 AP English Pre-Calculus Calculus Technical Math Statistics Fitness French 3

Government US History Advanced Art Art Portfolio Music Theory Marketing Principles Computer I Computer Graphics

CV-TEC ProgramsNew Visions – Seniors Only

Medical Careers / Law & Government

Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute (PAI) – Junior & Senior Years + 1 year of College Courses at Clinton CC = Associate’s Degree

Vocational Programs (see list on next slide) Junior & Senior Years

CV-TEC Vocational ProgramsCV-TEC Mineville Allied Health Automotive Technology Building Trades Cosmetology Natural Resource

Management Security & Law

Enforcement

CV-TEC PlattsburghBuilding Trades - Electrical MajorMedical /Legal Office AssistingHospitality & Resort/CulinaryDigital Arts Early Childhood EducationAuto Collision RepairAnimal Science / Vet. AssistantGraphic Design & CommunicationHeavy Equipment/Diesel Mech.Plattsburgh Satellite Campus:Small Engines /Rec Vehicle RepairAviation TechnologyWelding

Advice from Seniors

“Learn as much as you can.”

“Work hard, don’t slack off and your hard work will pay off.”

Building Your Schedule1. Meet with School Counselor to review

your transcript, possible diploma types, and select courses you would like to take - Feb

2. Master Schedule Building - April3. Actual Individual Schedules - JuneNote: Some courses may not be offered

based on low enrollment or budget constraints.

See Your School Counselor Academic Development Career Development Personal-Social Development

If you think someone is in danger, report it to School Counselor , School Psychologist, or other responsible adult.