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Welcome!

Let’s Plan for SENIOR YEAR! Class of 2015

Your LN Guidance and Counseling Staff:

 Lana Klene

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 Elaine Bush

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 Brad Cangany H---L  Connie Sivertson M---T  Kari Bordner

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 Kyle Williams

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LN Curriculum Guide

 Find detailed information about the

course offerings, weight and more,

• nline at:

https://lawrencenorth/ltschools.org

CORE 40 Diploma Requirements

 English – 8 credits / 4 years AND Eng 10 ECA  Math – 6 credits (Alg I, Geometry & Alg II)

and Alg 1 ECA (*Remediation—Waivers)

 Science – 6 credits (Biology I; Chem. or Physics or

Physics of Tech or Integrated Chem/Phy; AND

• ne other science)

 Social Studies – 6 credits (Geog/Hist Wld or AP

Wld Hist; US Hist, Govt & Econ)

 Electives—15 credits  PE/H—3 credits  44 Credits

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47 credits * No grades below a C- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better AND SAT/ACT, AP/IB, Dual credit requirements

 English – 8 credits  Math – 8 credits, including 2 credits in PreCalculus or

Discrete and Prob/Stat or AP Stat

 Science – 6 credits, including Biology I, Chemistry or

Physics or ICP and one additional year

 Social Studies – same 6 credits as Core 40  World Language – 3 years of 1 language or 2 years each of

two languages (6-8 credits)

 Fine Art – 2 credits (Music, Drama, Visual Art)  PE – 2 semesters & Health Education – 1 semester  Electives—2+ credits

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 AND Complete one of the following: – Complete AP/IB courses (4 credits) and

corresponding exams

• Earn an SAT combined score of 1200 or higher
• n critical reading and math

– Score a 26 or higher composite on ACT – Earn dual high school/college credit (6 college

credits)

– Complete a combination of AP (2 credits and

exams) and dual HS/College credits (3 college credits)

Opportunities for College Credit

Advanced Placement—AP

 Students enroll in courses

to prepare for exams

 Students are expected to

take the subject AP exams in May

 Credit awarded based on

test score (usually 3 or higher required)

 IB courses/exams – offer

credit in a way similar to AP

Dual Credit Courses

 Advance College Project-

• ACP: credit offered

through IU-Bloomington and transfer to most

• ther colleges

 Comp 101 for seniors:

credit offered through Vincennes U.

FLASH ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!

 The state of Indiana has mandated that dual-

credit courses offered will have a reduced tuition cost of $25 per credit.

 IU credit rate for Spring 2014 is $278.67/credit.

That’s a cost of $836.01 for 3 credits

 AMAZING SAVINGS!!!!!!!!

 REGISTRATION with IU is required to

purchase credits

Courses with Weighted Grades

AP English Language and Comp AP English Literature and Comp ACP Composition ACP Genres of Literature ACP Speech and Communications AP and ACP US History AP US Government/Law AP/ACP Psychology ACP Sociology AP/ACP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Studio Art AP Music Theory AP Spanish Literature World Language classes – 3,4,5 AP World History AP Economics AP Human Geography Humanities AP Biology Biology II Human Genetics AP Physics I, II ACP Chemistry I, AP/ACP Chem II ACP Geology AP Environmental Science IB 20th Century Americas IB Psychology II IB Theory of Knowledge IB Music Theory A+, Net+ and Security+ at MCIT AP Computer Science A

• Med. Interv and BioMed Innov

Civil Engineering and Architecture Interactive Media II Aerospace Engineering Biotechnical Engineering

So…what is absolutely REQU EQUIRED IRED fo for senior r seniors? s?

English—two credits Social Studies—two credits BUT…your post-high school

plans likely require much more

English Choices

 Wld. Lit/Composition @

MCIT (YL)

 Composition 101 (F) @

MCIT

 Composition (F/S)  ACP Advanced Comp (F)  AP English Lit/Comp  ACP Genres of Lit (S)  World Literature (F/S)  Etymology (F/S)  ACP Advanced Speech

and Comm (F/S)

 Debate

Soci Social al Stu Studies dies Ch Choices

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 One semester

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– Economics – AP Economics

 One of the following: – Government (1 sem) – OR – AP Government &

Law (Yearlong)

Is MATH Required?

 General Diploma – four

credits in any math, Alg I req’d

 Core 40 – Algebra I,

Geometry & Algebra II

 Honors Diploma –

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, plus two additional credits in PreCalculus /Trig (reg or H), Calculus, Finite Math, or AP/ACP Statistics, Prob/Stat

Course selection depends on academic goals (LN diploma, Core 40 or Honors Diploma)

AND…what are your post-high school plans? Will you be prepared in math?

Is SCIENCE Required?

 General Diploma – Biology and

two credits representing Earth

• r Physical science

 Core 40 – Biology I & Chemistry

• r Physics or Physics of Tech or
• Int. Chem/Phys, plus two credits

 Honors Diploma –

Biology & Physics or Chemistry and two additional science credits

Course selection depends on academic goals (General Diploma, Core 40 or Honors Diploma)

AND…what are your post-high school plans?

What about ELECTIVES?

 Visual Arts  Business  English  Family and

Consumer Sciences

 Performing Arts  Communications  World Languages  Mathematics  Physical Education  Science  Social Studies  Multidisciplinary

 And programs

available at McKenzie MCIT

Mc McKenzie Kenzie Cen Center ter for for In Inno novation vation and and Tech Technology nology

 PLTW: pre-engineering, robotics, aerospace

engineering, digital electronics

 Biomedical Sciences  Culinary Arts  Cosmetology  Auto Service Tech/Collision Repair  Co-op  Business and Computer classes

Other Senior Options

Many of these programs require applications, so get started early!

 Cadet Teaching  Peer Tutoring  On-line courses  Community Service  December Graduation  Co-op Programs at MCIT

Scheduling Procedures

 Counselors meet with Class of 2015 through Eng

classes week of Jan 21st

 Students request classes and enter requests into

Skyward account—access through February 14th

 7 classes per semester* (14 credits total)  Parents can go online to check courses using

STUDENT “webgrades” login

 Juniors will have individual conferences with

their counselors (starting mid-February) *may be fewer if applying for a McKenzie Career program

Scheduling . . .

Scheduling Aids and Tools:

 The LNHS Curriculum Guide (link on previous slide)  Each student’s 4 year planner/transcript  Teacher input for best recommendation  PLAN/PSAT performance  Course Selection Sheet for each grade  Your child’s counselor  College admission requirements

Scheduling deadlines. . .

Students will ‘request’ courses through February 14th Counselors will make changes starting February 14th

HOWEVER

PRIORITY DATE TO MAKE CHANGES IS March 14 “As space allows” after that date The LAST DAY to make a schedule change is Wednesday, AUGUST 13th, 2014

Post-secondary options:

What comes after High School?

• College
• 4 year college
• 2 year college
• Technical or trade school
• Military
• Apprenticeship
• Workforce

Future Plans. . . Standardized Testing:

College bound students are encouraged to take the SAT or the ACT in the spring of junior year. Many students elect to take the test again in the fall (October or December) of their senior year. Register on-line:

– SAT -

www.collegeboard.org

– ACT - www.actstudent.org

Writing is optional on ACT.

• SAT Subject Tests**

Waivers are available for financially-qualified students

Choosing a COLLEGE

 Three college visits are allowed each year  Visiting prospective schools is often the

best way to get a feel for the school’s atmosphere and culture.

 College representatives visit throughout

the year—NAVIANCE, especially FALL.

 On-Campus College Preview days  College Fairs held locally each year

– NE INDY FAIR--THURS, MARCH 13 at LN

College Athletics. . . NCAA Eligibility Center

Interested in participating in college athletics?

 Complete the eligibility form on-line at

http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS /NCAA.html in fall of senior year or end of junior year

 Order a transcript to be sent to the eligibility center at

www.Parchment.com

 Request ACT or SAT scores be sent directly from the

testing companies to the Eligibility Center (code 9999)

 See the LN Curriculum Guide for more info

Paying for College !

SCHOLARSHIPS

 Mostly seniors – some for 10th & 11th graders & younger  21st Century Scholars- Affirmation  Automatic—ACT/SAT scores, GPA—specific to college  Merit-based – depends primarily on grades and SAT or

ACT scores.

 Talent-based – athletics, music, other special skill  Need-based—dependent on family financial situation  Independent scholarships – open to everyone

 Volunteer/Community Service  May require an ESSAY  May be based on FINANCIAL NEED  Many for those who have OVERCOME OBSTACLES

Resources for Scholarships & Financial Aid

RESOURCES

 Start with the Guidance page of our website at:

https://lawrencenorth.ltschools.org

 Financial Aid meeting at LN Dec/Jan of

senior year

 Naviance

 FAFSA – must be filed by March 10, 2015 (senior

year) at www.fafsa.ed.gov

 Meritaid.com; cappex.com; collegescholarships.org

are just a few places to get started

Timeline for Juniors

This Spring 2014:

 Complete senior schedule  Take SAT or ACT  Retake ECA’s if

necessary

 Analyze grades/GPA  College Visit  Job Shadowing  Get active in NAVIANCE

Fall 2014/Spring 2015

 Sept – senior meeting  College Representatives  College Fairs  Apply to colleges before

Winter break

 Submit FAFSA (March

10)

 Financial Aid Night in

December/January 2014/15

St Staying aying In Informe formed

 Weekly Listserv messages

– Email needed – Arrives every Friday

 FACEBOOK (Lawrence North High School

Guidance) – Constant updates – Programs, scholarships

 TWITTER

– Tweet and re-tweet college and

career information @lncounselors

 Your Counselor

Are re yo you READY DY for SE r SENIOR IOR YEAR? R?

 Look at the enrollment forms  Check out the curriculum guide online  Check out the DOE website  Put college visits on your summer travel plans  Take stock and enjoy…senior year will go too fast!