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What Freshmen Need To Know Mrs. Wilson-Thompson Fall 2013

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What Freshmen Need To Know. Mrs. Wilson-Thompson Fall 2013. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmVOZ8WJKp4. High School Academics can be scary…. Come to school Try your best Do your homework Get to know your teachers Ask for help Zeros kill your grade. The Basics. 24 credits - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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What Freshmen Need To Know

Mrs. Wilson-ThompsonFall 2013

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High School Academics can be scary…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmVOZ8WJKp4

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The BasicsCome to schoolTry your bestDo your homeworkGet to know your teachersAsk for helpZeros kill your grade

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CreditsRegistration is in the spring

24 credits 1 semester class=.5 credit1 year class=1 creditTaking 8 classes and pass them all, you

will end freshmen year with 8 credits!You need a “D” or 60% to passNo social promotion

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What classes do I Need To Graduate?

4 Years of English3 Years of Math2 Years of Health EnhancementEarth Science (During 9th grade)Biology (During 10th grade)

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1 Credit Fine Arts ◦ Choir, Band, Introduction to Art, Drama…

1 Credit Career and Technical Education ◦ Ag Ed, Welding, Culinary, Personal Finance…

American History (11th grade)

U.S. Government

.5 Credit additional Social Studies◦ Native American Studies, Geography, History…

9.5 of Your choice!◦ You should gain experience in what you like and what would help

you in the future

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If you are considering college…

2 of more years of Foreign Language◦French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic

Global Studies Course ◦World History, Geography, Global Issues Seminar, etc.

Honors classes

The highest level of math you can progress to

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Rigorous Core ClassesRigorous Core

◦Prepare you best for college◦Required for MUS Honor Scholarships

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For the Health Science Academy:Core Course must be HSA specificPrinciples of Biomedical Science (9th grade)Human Body Systems (10th grade) AND/OR Applied Vet Sciences (10th grade)Medical Interventions (11th grade)Biomedical Engineering (12th grade)

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If you are considering college athletics…

Division I: 16 Core Courses Division II:

16 Core Courses

4 years of English 3 years of English3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher level)

2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher level)

2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered)

2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered)

1 extra year of English, math, or science

2 extra years of English, math or science;3 extra years if enrolling on or after August 1, 2013

2 years of social science 2 years of social science

4 years of additional core courses (from any category above, or in a foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

4 years of additional core courses (from any category above, or in a foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy);

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You also need to have good gradesNCAA core courses definition• An academic course in one or a combination of these

areas: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.

• A four-year college preparatory course and a course at or above the high school's regular academic level, for example, an AP® class or outside college course.

http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf

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For life in general…Extracurricular activitiesVolunteer workLeadershipGood gradesGood attendanceGood behavior Good letters of recommendation (good

relationships with your teachers)

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How does my G.P.A work?GPA means Grade Point AverageSnapshot at what kind of student you areCalculator on website G.P.A. Calculator

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Help! I’m overwhelmed!

Freshmen College Planning Checklist◦Printable Checklist

ChecklistsDay plannerTalk to someoneAsking for help is a skill

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Study Skills

Don’t cram! Study each day and break down projects.

Take study breaks.

Use your calendar each day.

Think about how you spend your time.

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Study SkillsReview your classwork nightly.

Find a way to organize your notes that makes sense to you.

Be engaged in class then when you are studying, you’ll get a lot more out of it.

Take care of your health...eat a good breakfast...get enough sleep

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Other Resources

Ask you counselor or teachers for help

Look at counseling department website

http://www.mcpsmt.org//Domain/1029

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Why Graduate? Students who learn more, earn more: You’re less likely to be unemployed: You’ll open your mind to new things:

By increasing your education, you open your mind to discover opportunities in your life you never knew existed.

College is suddenly within reach:Virtually all post-secondary institutions, colleges, and universities require a high school diploma or GED. A high school diploma can give you the chance to go to college.

You’ll feel better about yourself:Research shows that confidence and self-esteem are linked to your education level. Those with a high school diploma had a higher level of self-esteem than those that did not.

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http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/dPg.cfm?pageID=948

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Chances are you’ll get a better job: You’re setting a positive example:

The work you put into earning your diploma will speak volumes to your family, friends, and community.

You’ll increase your knowledge:Learning more about math, science, English, history, and other subjects will help expand your knowledge of the world around you.

It’s your time to shine:Other people have had their time for success. Now is your time.

You’ll contribute more to your community:As a high school graduate, you’ll contribute greater amounts to local, state and federal taxes than dropouts throughout your career. These contributions go to schools, roadways and public programs that help promote and develop safe communities.