APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL The Sophomore Presentation: 2019-2020
Today’s Agenda: ❑ Understanding Student Services ❑ Promotion and Graduation Requirements ❑ 10th grade timeline ❑ Finding the best “fit” in college ❑ Summer Opportunities ❑ CCP at WTCC ❑ CFNC
Who’s in Student Services? Mrs. Guinn & Mrs. Tomey Kari Kite Career Development Dean of Students Coordinators Quzette Butler Gretchen Krueger Counselor, A-Co Counselor, Cr-He Jennifer Conley Ashley Wilson Counselor, Hi-Mc Counselor, Me-R Billy Lane Rebecca Reno Counselor, S-Z SAP Coordinator
What we Do Personal/Social Career Planning Academic Problem-solving Career exploration Academic advisement ❑ ❑ ❑ Crisis intervention and support ❑ Interest inventories ❑ Peer mediation Course selection ❑ ❑ Career pathway ❑ Graduation ❑ research requirement tracking Postsecondary plans ❑ What we Don’t Do: Discipline Long-term Therapy
How Students Can Book Appointments 1. Visit: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/36544 2. Select: Click on your counselor’s name 3. Schedule: Choose a time to meet
Other People to Know Chanda Maxwell Christie DeBerry Students Services School Nurse Receptionist Amy Matthews Linda Colhoun Intervention Coordinator Registrar Katie Elliott Susan Parker Data Manager School Psychologist
Graduation Requirements Curriculum Units Courses ❑ 26 credits English 4 English I, II, III, and IV ❑ 2 of your elective Math I, Math II, Math III, and 4th course beyond Mathematics 4 Math III credits must be any combination of courses Earth Science/ AP Environmental Science, Science 3 Biology, and Physical Science/Chemistry/ in World Languages, Physics the Arts, or CTE World History, Civics and Economics, and Social Studies 4 American History I and American History II - or- AP US History and a Social Studies Elective ❑ 2 consecutive world Health & PE 1 Health and PE language credits are only required for Requisite 2 electives of any combination from either CTE, 2 Electives Arts Education, or Second Language students planning to attend a 4-year college ►8 elective courses from any area or university following ►4 electives strongly recommended to Additional concentrate in one area (CTE, Arts, or any graduation 8 Electives other subject area) ►You may select CTE courses that complete a Career Cluster Total 26 MINIMUM required to graduate
Good Grades: The Gift that Keeps on Giving ❑ ❑ Junior Privileges (i.e. Athletic Eligibility Off-Campus Lunch Pass) ❑ Driving Privilege GRADE Academic Honors AP/CCP A 4 4.5 5 B 3 3.5 4 C 2 2.5 3 D 1 1.5 2 F 0 0 0
Wake Tech’s Career and College Promise (CCP) ❑ GPA (2.8 unweighted) or test score requirements ❑ Take community college courses for FREE ▪ Online and hybrid courses available ❑ Summer courses also available ❑ IRC (Industry Recognized Credentials) via the Career & Tech (CTE) Pathway ❑ Dual credit - electives & some graduation requirements (AP weighting) To get started, attend an information session in the Spring:! bit.ly/WakeTechCCP (@AFHS, 2/25/20, 5:30pm
Work ❑ Start Your Search Early (Job vs. Career) ❑ Meet with Mrs. Tomey or Mrs. Guinn, our Career Development Coordinators (Room 2233) to discuss options and opportunities ❑ Ask teachers, club advisors, or coaches for letters of recommendation Military ❑ Meet with Branch Recruiter ❑ Take the ASVAB (SR year) ❑ **College scholarships**
Planning to Attend a College or University? ❑ Begin exploring 2 or 4-year university/college options and research the admissions requirements for the schools you are interested in attending. ❑ Take the ACT and/or SAT in the Spring of JUNIOR year and again in the Fall SENIOR year. ❑ Schedule college visits and campus tours. ❑ Look into finding a summer program, job, or internship in your career field of interest.
Planning to Attend a College or University (cont.) ❑ Create a resume of all activities and employment since 9th grade for teacher and/or counselor recommendations ❑ All applications should be completed online through the college’s website, the Common App, or on CFNC. Most students apply to 3-5 schools ○ Reach ←→ Target ←→ Safe ❑ Know the application deadlines and fees BEFORE you apply and adhere to those dates and submit payments in a timely manner !
What are YOU looking for in a College? Academic and Professional Cost Opportunities Your Intended Major Type/Size Location/Geography Campus Life/Culture/Activities Admissions Requirements
How do you stand out?? Academic Rigor Academic (honors, AP, CCP) Performance College Placement Tests (PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, ACT) Extracurricular Leadership Activities Roles *don’t forget community service/volunteerism
Summer Opportunities. HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) - June 12-14, 2020 (NSCU & WFU) Summer Ventures (NC School of Science & Math) - four-week residential program with hands-on, independent learning in STEM areas - Also: three-week accelerator courses Shelton Leadership Camp (NCSU) - six-day program housed at NCSU & Charlotte - NCSU: June 7-12, July 12-17, July 26-31 - Charlotte: June 21-26
Summer Opportunities. NCSU Programs - 23 summer programs! - Agriculture, Communications, Design, Drum Major, Engineering, Poultry Science, Writing, VetCamp, etc Young Innovators Program (UNC-Chapel Hill) - eight-week residential; STEM research in pharma science; hands-on research & lab experience! Chance Program (UNCG) - six-day program for Latinx students; leadership skills & college preparation. Summer Immersion Program (Wake Forest Univ.) - hands-on introduction to college and various fields of study
Summer Opportunities. Duke University Summer Programs - Summer College: four-week academic credit program - Summer Academy: three-week enrichment program - Accelerated STEM Academy: one-week enrichment UNC-Asheville Pre-College Program - week-long programs to introduce students to college-level study, career options, & university life - work with faculty and industry experts - Over a dozen areas of study! NC State CAALS-3D Program - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences - one-week research experience
Future Summer Opportunities.... Bank of America Leaders Program (JR or SR) - application closes January 31 - paid 8-week internship at local non-profit NC Governor’s School (summer 2021) - 5 ½ week residential program; academics & arts - art, choral & instrumental music, dance, theater - english, french, spanish, math, natural science, & social science - look for info sessions in Fall 2020; due end of Oct. Project Uplift (UNC-Chapel Hill - rising SR) - 3-day enrichment & college access program for traditionally underrepresented students - ethnic/racial minorities, first-gen, econ disadv.
Hidden Gems All the other NC public & private schools!
Nationally ranked schools & academic programming Nursing Programs
Campus Life *based on Princeton Review student surveys
CFNC (www.cfnc.org) Use it now... ● Career & personal interest assessments ● In-state & out-of-state college search tool ○ majors, cost, admission requirements, etc ● Financial literacy tools (i.e. how to pay for college) Use it later... ● Apply to NC schools ● Send transcripts ● Apply for financial aid ● Residency Determination Service (RDS)
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