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11 th Grade Parent Meeting

11 th Grade Parent Meeting. Counselors: A – Ba Mr. Peelman Be – Fa Mr. Higgins Fe – Ka Mrs. Djouha Ke – O Mr. Smith P – S Mrs. Poker T – Z Mrs. Fischer. COUNSELING OFFICE. COUNSELING OFFICE. Registrar - Mrs. Cathy Carey, 301-253-7041

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11 th Grade Parent Meeting

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  1. 11th Grade Parent Meeting

  2. Counselors: A – Ba Mr. Peelman Be – Fa Mr. Higgins Fe – Ka Mrs. Djouha Ke – O Mr. Smith P – S Mrs. Poker T – Z Mrs. Fischer COUNSELING OFFICE

  3. COUNSELING OFFICE • Registrar - Mrs. Cathy Carey, 301-253-7041 • Counseling Office Secretary - Mrs. Kris Nelson, 301-253-7037 • Career Center - Mr. Ed Martin, 301-253-7045

  4. 11th Grade Parent Agenda • High School Assessments (HSA) • DHS Course Registration • PSAT Testing • College Planning • SAT, ACT, Accuplacer

  5. HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS • There are 3 High School Assessments (HSA) that must be passed: - Algebra 1 412 - Biology 400 - English 10 396 TOTAL 1208

  6. DHS COURSE REGISTRATION • Course level recommendations done by 1st semester teachers in January • Registration materials to students in early March • Students return completed and signed registration card • Course offering booklet distributed to all DHS students during registration

  7. Senior Schedule Considerations • Senior schedule is important in admission decisions • Taking AP and honors level courses • Seniors must schedule a full schedule • Abbreviated schedule for 2nd semester • Internships and OJT • Taking college courses • Mid-year report process • G.P.A./ WGPA; Transcript vs. Report Card

  8. PSAT Results • Scores reports mailed early December • Scores in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills • Determines National Merit awards • Analysis given for all answers: - rates the question (e, m, h) - gives the correct answer - gives suggestions on improving skills - test booklets will be returned to students WWW.collegeboard.com/psatextra

  9. PSAT SKILLS • PSAT Skills Insight • http://psatskills.collegeboard.com/overview - Assists students in improving their skills

  10. The DHS Hornet goes to college

  11. Career/College • Career Center - Career, College, and Scholarship Searches - Financial Aid: must file the FAFSA - asap after January 1 of senior year - Financial Aid Workshop – Jan. 4 - Mr. Martin at 301-253-7045

  12. College/Career • College Searching - Naviance (TCCi) – Sept, 2011; March, 2012 - College Fair on April 24 & 25 (Bus only) - College Recruiters at DHS

  13. College Application Process • Spring/Summer 2012 - Gather information and organize - SAT and ACT - College Fair - College Recruiters and Open Houses - College Visits

  14. College Application Process • College Application • Senior Information Meetings: - Requesting, completing, and sending applications - Student Information Summary - Transcript Request - Recommendations - Essays

  15. College Application Process • What to expect? THE FOUR “D’s” - Delay - Disorganization - Determined to “distance” themselves - Desire for total independence

  16. University of Maryland 2010-2011 (DHS students): - 74 Students Applied - 27 Students Admitted - 15 Students Admitted for Spring Term

  17. G.P.A. and S.A.T. Data • Average Admitted Data: For Fall Term: - SAT: 1315 - W.G.P.A.: 4.26 For Spring Term: - SAT: 1223 - W.G.P.A.: 3.99

  18. University of Maryland • Transfer to University of Maryland - 7000 applications - Average GPA for admitted student: 3.34 Maryland Transfer Advantage Program: - Complete academic program at MC - Guaranteed transfer admission: - 3.0 minimum cumulative G.P.A. - earn A.A. degreee

  19. College Admissions Stats SchoolG.P.A.SAT American 3.58 622 Delaware 3.64 622 Frostburg 3.00 529 George Washington 3.61 651 UMBC 3.44 614 McDaniel 3.42 583 Mt. St. Mary 3.32 563

  20. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS STATS North Carolina (Chap Hill) 3.81 683 Penn State (State College) 3.47 610 Salisbury 3.25 565 Shepherd 3.09 537 Towson 3.31 564 Virginia Tech 3.46 622 Virginia 3.82 708 William & Mary 3.95 734

  21. SAT-ACT-ACCUPLACER

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