sophomore post high school planning program
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SOPHOMORE POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING PROGRAM. WELCOME PARENTS!. Counselor Breakdown. Mr. Gehring:A – E Mr. Redmond: F - KIZ Ms. Oleshko: KJ - PEZ Ms. Schaefer : PF - TEZ Ms. Kreuser: TF - Z. Graduation Requirements. English4.0 credits Math2.0 Science2.0 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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SOPHOMOREPOST HIGH SCHOOL
PLANNING PROGRAM
WELCOME PARENTS!
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Counselor Breakdown
Mr. Gehring: A – E
Mr. Redmond: F - KIZ
Ms. Oleshko: KJ - PEZ
Ms. Schaefer: PF - TEZ
Ms. Kreuser: TF - Z
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Graduation Requirements
English 4.0 credits Math 2.0 Science 2.0 Social Studies 3.0 Health/Focus 1.0 P.E. 1.5 Electives 10.5
Total 24.0
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Honors Diploma Requirements
English 4.0 credits Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Physical Education 1.5 Health/Focus 1.0 World Languages 2.0 Fine Arts 1.5 Core Electives (Eng, Math, Sci, SS, WL) 5.0 Electives 2.0
Total 26.0
Successful completion of at least 4 credits in AP courses.
Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher after 8 semesters.
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Academic Resources Available
Academic Content Support (Math and Writing)
Library Media Center
Teacher Office Hours
NHS Peer Tutors
Study Support
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AP Courses Available
AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition AP Art History AP Studio Art AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP U S History AP Government AP Psychology AP Micro/Macro Economics
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Options After High School
Four-Year College/University Technical College Apprenticeship Programs Military Workforce
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Four-Year College Prep Credits
Academic Core:
-English 4
-Math 3
-Science 3
-Social Studies 3
-Electives 4
Chosen from the above areas, foreign language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas.
Total College Prep Credits 17(this is the minimum requirement!)
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ACT/SAT
The ACT or SAT is required for college admission (ACT is preferred by Midwestern schools).
It is recommended that you take either test in the spring of your junior year (preparation is key).
Become familiar with the test content and format: The ACT includes 4 tests– English, Math, Reading, Science– and an optional Writing Test.
The Writing Test is currently required by UW-Madison, Marquette University and UM-Twin Cities.
Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org Visit the SAT website at www.collegeboard.org
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College Exploration
Internet/Websites College catalogs/bulletins College representatives (listen for
announcements to sign up in Counseling) Career Center in Counseling Office Career Speakers Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule
appointments for your campus visits WISCareers
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Technical College
Examples: MPTC, WCTC, MATC
Associate Degree, Diploma Programs, or Certificates
Scholarships available
Requirements for admission: High school diploma Accuplacer/ACT optional
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FINANCIAL AID
Forms of Financial Aid:-Grants, Loans, Student Employment and Scholarships
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) starting January 1st of Senior year
The online FAFSA is the fastest, easiest route to start the process
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Annual Financial Aid Program at HUHS
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Institutional
Private
Local
Applications and deadlines: Winter/Spring
Letters of recommendation
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Work & Apprenticeships
“Earn while you learn” program
Term of training varies 2-5 years
Examples of apprenticeships include: Bricklayers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plumbers, Steam Fitting, Refrigeration, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Barber/Cosmetology
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Military
High school diploma required to enter
Recruiter visits during lunch hours
ASVAB scheduled for May 19th
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Things to watch for…
Registration for junior year begins in late January.
PLAN test Thursday, December 11th.
HUHS College Fair Monday, March 9th.