getting ready for high school (and beyond…)
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Getting Ready for High School (and beyond…). Dave Royhab, BWHS Guidance Director. Today’s Agenda. What to Expect in High School Getting Ready for High School or a “Lesson in Balance” Beyond High School… College!. What to Expect in High School. Everything “counts” Permanent record - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Getting Ready for High School (and beyond…)
Dave Royhab, BWHS Guidance Director
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Today’s Agenda
What to Expect in High School
Getting Ready for High School or a “Lesson in Balance”
Beyond High School… College!
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What to Expect in High School Everything “counts” Permanent record Post-secondary planning
Autonomy Opportunities Freedom Responsibility
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What to Expect in High School Timelines Communication Expectations Organization Responsibility Self-Advocacy
FLEX schedule
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What to Expect in High School Athletics
Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf
Volleyball Basketball Gymnastics Swimming Wrestling
Baseball Softball Soccer Lacrosse Tennis Track
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What to Expect in High School Clubs & Activities
German Club Future Educators of
America Key Club Habitat for Humanity Debate Academic Competition Philosophy Club
History Club Math & Science Club National Honor Society Art Club Drama Club Dance Team Step team
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What to Expect in High School Clubs & Activities
Literary Arts Magazine Anime Club Outdoorsmen Club Hockey Club Keep Loudoun Beautiful Recycling Club Bible Club Peer Tutoring
Book Club Library Club Student Council
Association International Club Spanish Club Latin Club French Club
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Getting Ready for High School Read Study Get organized Do your work & turn it in – all the time, every
time Hit the ground running – no “do overs”
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“Lesson in Balance”
Take the most challenging classes you can handle.
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“Lesson in Balance”
Take the most challenging classes you can reasonably handle.
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“Lesson in Balance”
How much time do you have available to study and do homework? Do you play sports? Are you involved in activities?
What does your track-record indicate?
How committed and disciplined are you?
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“Lesson in Balance”
Think long-term:
It’s easier to improve your schedule each year by taking more challenging classes…
than it is to improve a damaged GPA!
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Johnny LateStarter
Grade 9: Grade 10:
English C 2 English B 3
History C 2 History A 4
Math D 1 Math C 2
Science D 1 Science B 3
HPE B 3 HPE A4
Elective C 2 Elective A 4
Elective C 2 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 1.86 Cumulative GPA = 2.64
Grade 11: Grade 12:
English B 3 English A 4
History B 3 History A 4
Math B 3 Math B 3
Science A 4 Science B 3
Language A 4 Language A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 2.95 Cumulative GPA = 3.14
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Sara StudyHard
Grade 9: Grade 10:
English B 3 English B 3
History B 3 History A 4
Math A 4 Math C 2
Science C 2 Science B 3
HPE A 4 HPE A4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 3.43 Cumulative GPA = 3.43
Grade 11: Grade 12:
English B 3 English A 4
History B 3 History A 4
Math B 3 Math B 3
Science A 4 Science B 3
Language A 4 Language A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Elective A 4 Elective A 4
Cumulative GPA = 3.48 Cumulative GPA = 3.54
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The two student had identical 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years. The only difference was the ninth grade year.
The difference between a 3.14 GPA and a 3.54 GPA can be the ninth grade year!!!
The student with the “Slow Start” can earn straight A’s in grades 10 – 12, and still not catch up to the student who had a stronger freshman year.
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“Lesson in Balance”
Don’t forget to consider the student’s interests when determining his/her
course load.
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Our Best Advice:
Enjoy high school!
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Beyond High School… College!
The secret to getting into college?...
Freshmen
should place most of their focus
on
ACADEMICS!
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How to Get Into College
There is no secret to getting in. Stop looking for a gimmick.
Tune out the hype.Study hard.
Take the toughest curriculum that you can.The heart of the application is
– and has always been –one’s academic preparation.
-- UVA Magazine
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National Association of College Admission Counseling
2011 State of College Admission
Percent of all colleges that rate specific factors in the college admissions decision as being
of “considerable importance”
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Factors of “Considerable Importance”
Grades in College Prep Courses, 83% Strength of Curriculum, 66% Standardized Admissions Tests, 59% Grades in All Courses, 46% Essay or writing sample, 27% Student’s Demonstrated Interest, 23% (six years ago: 7%) Class Rank, 22% Teacher Recommendation, 19% Counselor Recommendation, 19% Extracurricular Activities, 7% (however…)
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Factors of “Considerable Importance” at more selective schools (<50%)
Grades in College Prep Courses, 83% >>> 96%
Strength of Curriculum, 66% >>> 94%
Standardized Admissions Tests, 59% >>> 54%
Grades in All Courses, 46% >>> 59%
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How to Get Into College
The Bottom Line:
The best way to get to the college of your choice is to
be an excellent
high school student!
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Dates to Know
February 14 & 15: BWHS counselors at SHMS (Program of Studies)
April 18: BWHS Activity and Athletic EXPO
August: Student Orientation and Parent Night
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Class of 2016 !!!