February 3, 2014

WELCOME

Planning for the Junior YearNew Courses for 2014 -2015Testing and Career InformationIntroduction to College Planning ProcessIntroduction of Naviance/Family ConnectionForeign Exchange Student Information

*Students will be registering for classes online at home starting Feb. 14-23th.

Requirements for the Junior Year

Advanced CompositionLiteratureUS History 2-3Physical Education (Lifetime Fitness, Individual

Challenge, Team Challenge, Personal Training or “0” hour)

MathScience

Sample Junior Year1. Adv. Comp

2. US History 2

3. Math

4. Science

5. World Language

6. PE 3

7. Elective

1. Literature

2. US History 3

3. Math

4. Science

5. World Language

6. Elective

7. Elective

Other Junior Year Options

Advanced Placement Courses World Language Engineering and Design Fine Arts and Visual Arts Social Studies Business Digital Music Acting, Stagecraft, Digital Video Production,

New in 2014!Courses:

World CulturesAdvanced Placement Music TheoryDigital Video Production

High School Graduation Requirements

Discussion of credits – 40 Minimum grade point average – 1.667

TESTING INFORMATIONEXPLORE Completed freshman year (www.explorestudent.org)

WKCE Completed in November (www.dpi.state.wi.us)

PLAN Results returned individually to the student (www.planstudent.org)

PSAT Fall next year

SAT Spring next year (www.collegeboard.com)

ACT Spring next year (www.act.org)

PLAN Components

AchievementEnglish, Math, Reading, Science

Educational PlansNeeds AssessmentCareer information

CAREER INFORMATION

EXPLORE www.explorestudent.orgPLAN www.planstudent.orgStrong Interest Inventory (taken junior year)Naviance/Family Connection

College Admission Factors

Breadth and Depth of CoursesSuccess in classesTest ScoresExtracurricular ActivitiesRecommendationsPersonal EssaysInterviews

Milwaukee National College Fair

Fall, 2014 – Wisconsin Center12:00 pm– 3:30 pmClose to 300 Colleges and Universities in

attendanceWorkshops on Financial Aid and Other Ways to

Pay for college, UW System, Private Colleges, The College Application Process

Introduction to NavianceWhat is Family Connection?What can I do with it?How does it help with post-secondary and career

planning?How do I access it?Family Connection Tips

What is Family Connection?

Web-based resource that supports post-secondary and career planning.

Linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that the Counseling Office uses.

Specific to WFB students.

How does it help?On-line tool for communication among students, teachers,

counselors, and parents.Updated GPA & test scores from WFB graduates.Assessments of your chances of admission at colleges

where prior graduates have applied.

What can I do with it?Explore careers & majors.Complete career and personality surveys.Search & compare colleges.Produce scattergrams of past WFB acceptances…

denials…waitlists.Show WFB college visits.

…..and much more!!

Family Connection TipsVisit the website often!Explore on your own and with your child.Always keep a current email address.

*We hope you will find this new resource helpful and if you have any questions, please contact the counseling office.

• Take appropriate courses to keep all options open.• Take challenging courses when possible.• Be proactive in getting help when needed.• Become involved in at least one school activity.• Try to visit local college campuses.• Utilize Family Connection.

What Parents Can Do

Stay involved in your student’s progress by communicating with teachers, counselors, and attending conferences.

Monitor homework, activities, and school attendance through Family Access.

Contact teachers with questions.Contact counselor with any general concerns or

questions.

Support Resources for students

Contact teacher by email or phoneEncourage ISHP attendanceLearning Center Writing LabHomework Club (Mon-Thurs. until 4 p.m. in the

Learning Center)Meeting with counselor, student, and parentOther support staff (school psychologist, nurse)

Sophomore Parent Night

Thank you for coming!