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Academic Guidance Spring 2011-12

Academic Guidance Spring 2011-12. Parents of Freshmen. Graduation Requirements College Preparatory Diploma. Bible (one for each high school year enrolled at MCA) 4 English 4 Mathematics (one every year at MCA) 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language (Sequential) 1 Fine Arts

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Academic Guidance Spring 2011-12

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  1. Academic Guidance Spring 2011-12 Parents of Freshmen

  2. Graduation RequirementsCollege Preparatory Diploma Bible(one for each high school year enrolled at MCA) 4 English 4 Mathematics (one every year at MCA) 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language (Sequential) 1 Fine Arts 1 ½ Physical Education ½ each of Health and Speech 1 Technology (BCIS=1, Journalism = ½, Graphic Design = ½)

  3. Honors Diploma Bible (one for each high school year enrolled at MCA) 4 English 4 Mathematics (one every year+ must include and pass PreCalculus) 4 Science 4 Social Studies 3 Foreign Language (Sequential) 2 Fine Arts 1 ½ Physical Education ½ each of Health and Speech 1 Technology(BCIS=1, Journalism = ½, Graphic Design = ½) 1 Additional Elective (Additional foreign language, history, math, fine arts, journalism or additional approved course from Collin College) • Minimum of 3.5 cumulative GPA • 3 AP or dual credit core courses (not including speech) • 40 hours of pre-approved community service grades 9-12

  4. Regular, Honors, Dual Credit & Advanced Placement Courses • Dual Credit courses – community college level courses taught on our campus. Both high school and college credit earned by passing the course. Available to juniors and seniors. • Advanced Placement courses – university level college courses taught by our teachers ending with a national final exam in May. A college or university may grant college credit based on the exam score. Available to juniors and seniors.

  5. Course Requests • Complete the four-year plan form • Student and parent sign or initial • Return to counselor Visit MCA’s website, Upper School, Academics http://www.mckinneychristian.org/index.php/upper_school/academicsfor a PDF file of course descriptions. • Prerequisites will be confirmed before placing in classes. • Enrolled students will be placed in classes on a first-come, first served basis for most classes.

  6. Bible Systematic Theology Major Biblical Books Philosophy (1 semester) Biblical Paradigms

  7. English World Literature I World Literature II American Literature or AP Language & Composition (2013-14) British Literature or AP Literature & Composition (2014-15) AP English courses are independent of each other. You may choose either course, both courses, or neither course.

  8. Algebra I, 9th grade Algebra I, 8th grade MATH Geometry Algebra II Algebra II, Honors Geometry Pre-calculus, Honors College Algebra Students should take their highest level math senior year. See course descriptions for academic prerequisite requirements. AP Calculus AB

  9. Basic Science Basic Science Courses: Biology Chemistry I Physics Environmental Science

  10. Honors Science Honors Science Path: Biology Chemistry I, Honors Chemistry II, Honors or Physics, Honors Physics, Honors or Anatomy & Physiology, Honors or AP Biology See pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements in Course Descriptions. Students may take basic science courses if they no longer want the honors science path.

  11. Social Studies World Geography World and Church History United States History or Dual Credit United States History United States Government & Economics or Economics & AP United States Government

  12. Spanish Spanish 1a + Spanish 1b (7th & 8th grade Span I) or Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III

  13. Fine Arts Electives Visual Art I – 5th period Visual Art II – 1st or 5th period (can take multiple years) • Band – 5th period • Contemporary Band – • 1st period • Choir – 5th period • Small Ensemble Choir – • 1st period • Drama – 5th period 1 – Fine Arts course required for graduation 2 – Fine Arts courses required for the Honors diploma

  14. Required Electives Physical Education: 1 ½ credits required 1 – Physical Education (non-MCA Athletes) 2 – Strength and Conditioning (MCA Athletes) 3 – Earn through MCA athletic competition Technology: 1 credit required 1 – BCIS class 2 – Technology Internship* 3 – Graphic Design (1/2 credit)* 4 – Journalism (1/2 credit per year) * Must meet prerequisite requirements

  15. Required Electives Communication Applications – ½ credit required This is a Dual Credit course Health– ½ credit required Not available 2012-13; offered 2013-14

  16. General Electives Elementary School Internship Journalism: • Yearbook – 1st period • Newspaper – 5th period PSAT/SAT/ACT Test Preparation (1 semester) Take junior year; not offered 2012-13 Teacher, Office, or Library Assistant Study Hall

  17. Course Request Deadline:Friday, April 20th

  18. Preparing for College…Now For admissions, colleges primarily consider: • High school grades (GPA) • Class Rank (primarily TX public universities); MCA does not rank students • Course rigor (AP, Dual Credit & Honors) • College admissions test scores (SAT & ACT) • Activities/Involvement beyond the classroom • Recommendations – teachers, counselor, community

  19. Course Rigor As a college preparatory school, all classes are taught at the equivalent of pre-AP level or higher.

  20. PLAN and PSAT Preliminary tests for the college admissions tests. Taken in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades Look at score reports for an estimated ACT/SAT score – actual scores should be higher than estimates from freshman year as both tests are scaled to sophomores. PLAN ACT www.planstudent.org PSAT SAT www.collegeboard.org/quickstart

  21. Extracurricular Involvement • Leadership • Sports • Arts • Community Service • Student Government • Mission Trips • Youth Group Involvement • Community Involvement • Employment Colleges value an academically successful student who is well-rounded, committed to an activity, and involved with other people. Do something productive during the summer

  22. Student Resume is Critical Gives insight into the student as an individual and outside of class. • Used in Holistic Review • Provide to those writing recommendation letters • Used in scholarship determinations

  23. Student Resume Begin creating the resume now: • Include full legal name and date of birth • Include anything and everything about your life outside of class • List all awards and accomplishments earned individually or as part of a group (team, choir, etc.) • Include all community service, including MCA’s quarterly community service days • List time given to each activity (5-day mission trip, work 10 hours/week, etc.) May use Resume Builder in Naviance to store info and create resume.

  24. The College Search College admission is… a match to be made not a prize to be won. Begin searching now…. In looking at colleges consider the following: Location • Cost • Size • Competitiveness • Community Available Majors • Reputation • Environment/Culture Facilities • Extracurricular Opportunities • Join us on the college Tour next year! • All High Schoolers & Parents: Use Naviance

  25. Exploring Colleges MCA campus visits • College representatives will visit with groups or individual students on campus—Fall and Spring College Information Sessions & College Fairs • Exploring College Options, May 6th, Dallas: 5 Ivy League schools • Look for dates on college websites College Events on MCA’s Upper School website– schedule of upcoming visits, info sessions, and college fairs Get on the mailing list for the schools you are considering

  26. Finding Scholarships MCA’s website – Upper School – College Planning – Scholarships & Financial Aid: http://www.mckinneychristian.org/index.php/upper_school/college_scholarships General Information Links to search engines and gov’t websites • Naviance – local & national scholarship listings • Fastweb • Cappex • College Board MCA Class of 2012 (27 students) current scholarships earned to date is $1,524,781.

  27. Naviance -Student account separate from parent account -Primary college and career research and communication tool See me if you need your account log in information.

  28. Colleges tab • College match • Search colleges • Compare colleges • See how you compare • Links to college websites • Find reviews by professionals and students • Take a virtual campus tour • Add colleges to your list • Request transcript sent • Request recommendation letters • Upcoming visits and info sessions • Find enrichment opportunities • Scholarship match • Scholarship search • Links to financial aid resources • Links to ACT, SAT, test prep information • More, More, More

  29. Careers tab • Personality type – “Do What You Are” • Career cluster finder • Career interest profiler • Explore careers and career clusters • Mark favorite careers

  30. About Me tab • Personal profile: test scores, GPA, etc • All favorites (colleges & careers) • Personality type results • Resume builder • Personal journal – record thoughts; see counselor’s journal notes for you • Game plan, documents, surveys

  31. My Planner tab For your personal use • Set personal goals • Make a to-do list • See tasks assigned to you by the counselor

  32. MCA Exam Exemptions Exam exemptions offered 2nd semester only: • 4-quarter course average of 93% • Absences: max 6 in class / up to 3 in semester class • 9th grade maximum 2 exemptions • 10th grade 2 exemptions • 11th grade 3 exemptions • 12th grade all courses

  33. Commencement Exercises Awards Ceremony Friday, May 25th, 9:30 AM Student Life Center Friday, May 25th, 7:00 PM Student Life Center All MCA students and families are invited to attend

  34. Questions… • MCA Website: Upper School • MCA Weekly Update e-mail • Contact me anytime: Kate Perry kperry@mckinneychristian.org 214-544-2658, ext. 4335 • Schedule an individual appointment to discuss your student’s goals and plans

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