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Rising Sophomores

Welcome Class of 2019

Meet your Counselors

• Ms. Untoria: Grades 9 -12, A-G
• Ms. Lindquist: Grades 9 - 12, H-N
• Ms. Cox: Grades: 9 - 12, O-Z
• Mrs. Taylor: Dean of Students
• Ms. Deskus: SAP Counselor

How to get to 10th Grade

• English I
• 2 credits from either
• Math
• Social Studies
• Science

A Total of 6 Credits

Graduation Requirements

4 English (English I, II, III, IV) 4 Mathematics 3 Sciences (Earth/Environmental, Biology, a Physical Science) 4 Social Studies (World History, American History I & II, Civ/Econ)

OR (World, APUSH + S.S. elective, Civ/Econ)

1 Health/Physical Education 2 Electives: any combination of: CTE, Foreign Language or Arts 4 Electives strongly Recommended in CTE, Arts, or any core area 4 additional elective credits Total: 26 Total credits

UNC System Colleges/Universities

UNC System Minimum Requirements

• 4 English
• 4 Math (Math I, II, III, 4th math)
• 3 Science
• 2 Social Studies (1 must be from US History)
• 2 Foreign Language (of the same language)
• 16 UNC Universities in NC to apply

Classes that are considered a 4th math for UNC schools

• Advanced Functions and Modeling
• Essentials to College Math
• Pre-Calculus

Math elective courses (not a 4th math):

• Any foundations course
• Any AP Course (Statistics & Calculus)
• Intro to College Math

Community College and N.C. Private Colleges

Community College Admissions:

• Open Door Policy
• For College classes, need High school diploma or GED equivalent.

N.C. Private Colleges/Universities:

• Entrance requirements for NC 36 Private Colleges and Universities vary

among institutions. Visit each school's website or call the school to find out the school’s requirements for admission.

Pull out your transcript

Check your contact info and make sure it is correct If incorrect please go to student services to request a change!

Classes you have taken Grades you Received

Credits you received for the class you have taken

Classes you are currently enrolled in…

Finding your GPA, Class Rank and Total Number of Credits

Example 4 Year Plan Sheet

Enter the grades you received for each class you have taken. Star the Courses you are currently in. Circle the next course that you should register for, for next school year.

The Registration Process

• Process for registration:

○ Everyone who is currently in English classes will be seen in their English classes. ○ If you had English last semester, you will register with the counselors in the Drivers Ed room. You will receive a pass telling you the date/time of your appointment.

• Think seriously about your class choices because once they are verified,

there won’t be any schedule changes!

Registration Calendar - Students that are in english THIS semester

Registration Calendar - Students that are in english LAST semester

Registration sheet - front

Registration sheet - back

Choosing your classes for next semester...

• 8 First Choice Classes

○ Core classes ○ Electives

• 3 Alternate Classes

○ Classes you will not be upset with if they end up on your schedule Make sure to look which classes have prerequisites, applications, or auditions!!!!

EXAMPLE:

• 8 First Choice Classes

○ Honors Math 2 ○ Biology ○ American History 1 Honors ○ English 3 ○ Elective- Career Management ○ Elective- Theater Tech 2 ○ Elective- Interior Design ○ Elective- Speech 2

• 3 Alternate Classes

○ Elective- Microsoft word and PowerPoint ○ Elective- Drafting 1 ○ Elective- Horticulture 2

Finding the Course Planning Guide Online

Go to WCPSS.net

Finding the Course Planning Guide Online

Finding the Course Planning Guide Online

PSAT/PLAN

PSAT:

Administered in October for sophomores The PSAT is an officially released version of a previously administered SAT exam The exam is scored from a 20-80 for each of 3 parts: Critical Reading, Math and Writing

PLAN:

Administered in October for sophomores The PLAN is the ACT’s equivalent to the PSAT The PLAN consists of 4 multiple-choice sections: English, Math, Reading and Science. Scores from from 1 to 32. www.act.org/planstudent

Preparing for Next Year

• Early graduation

○ Talk with your Counselor if you plan to graduate early

• NC Scholars

○ CTE Concentrators

• Access to Rigor

○ Encouraging students to take higher level courses

AP Courses

AP courses

• Require you and a parent/guardian to sign an AP

Contract

• Cannot drop an AP course once you are enrolled
• Be prepared to complete summer assignments prior to

the class beginning (even if this is a 2nd semester class)

Student Athletes

If you are a student athlete, please let your counselor know. If you plan to play collegiate sports register with NCAA Eligibility Center - www. eligibilitycenter.org

CFNC Account

wwww.cfnc.org

• Make sure you create your FREE account on cfnc.org
• This website is where you will see high school planning timelines, research

schools, careers and financial help

Curriculum Fair

Remind 101

Sign up for Remind Text Messages:

Class of 2019: Text @wrhsrem to 81010

Counselor Corner

The counselors are available on Fridays at Counselor corner (located in front of the cafeteria) with no appointment required. All students are welcome to stop by during their lunch to ask questions, SAT/ACT planning, college/career counseling, etc.

Class of 2019 Graduation