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NAVIANCE – sophomore pre test

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Exploring Your Future Options as Sophomores Don’t wait… Plan Now!

Recommended Graduation Plan Cours rse Nu Number mber of Cre redit its s English ish 4 credit its s Math h 4 credit its Science nce 4 credit its Social Studi dies es 4 cre redit its World d Langua uage ge 2 credit its s Physica ical Educat ation ion 1 credit it Fine Arts 1 credit it Speech/ ch/Pr ProfCom ofComm ½ cre redit it Electi ctives es 5 ½ credit its s Tot otal al 26 Credi dits ts

Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) Recommended plan with these differences: O World Language- 3 credits O Electives- 4 ½ credits O Must meet 4 Advanced Measures O Must be on track to graduate on the DAP to be considered in the top 10% of your class in Denton ISD.

High School Transcript O Record of all courses taken in high school O Contains only semester grades O Proof that all graduation requirements have been met O Colleges will use the transcript at the end of your Junior Year to make decisions about your college admission.

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Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation O Only core classes and 2 y years s of the same me wo world rld langu guage age are included in GPA O GPA = total # of points/# of classes taken O GPA changes at the end of every semester O Class rank is determined by GPA – you will get a class rank at the end of your sophomore year. Pre-AP/ AP/ A B C AP/IB 5 4 3 Regular ular A B C 4 3 2

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Have an * on your transcript? O You missed too many days of school. O Contact your assistant principal – NOW! O These classes will not count in your GPA until you have made up the class time and regained the credit.

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Dual Credit Courses O Method of earning high school and college credit at the same time O Can be taken for the 1st time your Junior Year O Some classes are offered here at DHS  English 3 & Pre-AP Pre-Calculus To Qualify: O Must have a 3.0 GPA O PSAT combined score of 107 (math & critical reading) with a score of 50 on Math and/or Critical Reading O TSI assessment test

PSAT/NMSQT – What’s the Big Deal? O Preparation for the SAT O Get specific suggestions and study guides on how to improve your score O Can determine if you are eligible to take a Dual Credit course O When you take it as an 11 th grader, your score will determine if you will be entered into the National Merit Scholarships Corporation competitions for recognition and scholarships

SAT and ACT O College Entrance Exams for four year universities O Measure college readiness O Each college will require a certain SAT or ACT score for college admission accompanied with class rank and GPA O Should be taken Spring of Junior Year

SAT vs ACT SAT ACT O Content based test O Reasoning test O Covers grammar & O Covers reading, usage, math, vocabulary, grammar reading, science & usage, writing reasoning and writing and math O Test Style – O Test style – tricky, straightforward, but difficult phrasing longer questions

CHOOSING A CAREER… WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU? Decide what is important in a career - happiness, money, status? Develop a plan to reach your goals -research and gather information!

Some Jobs Will Fit Your Personality Better than Others Which do you prefer? O Constantly meeting new people or working with the same group? O Doing the same thing over and over or developing new skills? O Working alone or as part of a team? O Working fast to meet deadlines or working at a slower pace with precision?

Career Interests and Goals: Be Realistic O Veterinarian... if you’re allergic to cat hair. O Nursing... if you can’t stand the sight of blood. O Engineering... if you can’t handle math. O Sales... if people aren’t your thing. O Counseling... if you are not a good listener.

ARE YOU COLLEGE AND CAREER READY? Employers Say Skills Make a Difference O Strong Academic knowledge and skills O Work in diverse groups O Ability to problem solve O Able to meet deadlines O Communicates effectively O Follows both written and oral directions

ARE YOU COLLEGE AND CAREER READY? Personal Skills: O Positive Attitude O Willingness to Learn O Accepts Responsibility O Punctual and Dependable O Imaginative and Creative O Industrious O Efficient O Leadership Ability O Adapts to Change Easily

Career Interest Profiler

Career Interest Profiler

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Education and Training The “secret” to success is to stay focused on your goals and the values behind them.

What are you going to do after high school? O Pursue higher education? • 4 year University • Community or Junior College • Trade and Technical Schools O Join the military? O Enter the work force? O A combination of these?

O Architecture & Advanced Technology Construction Complex (ATC) O Animation, Commercial O Computer Technician Photography, Graphic Design, Audio Video O Court Systems and Production Practices O Education and Training O Law Enforcement O Health Science- CNA, O Welding Pharmacy Tech, LVN, O Electronics Pre Vet O Engineering O Cosmetology O Aircraft Technology O Cisco Internetworking O Automotive Technologies Technology O Computer Maintenance O Culinary Arts

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Edit Your 4 Year Plan

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