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NHS 10 th grade Presentation

NHS 10 th grade Presentation. Laura Klein, A-Cl Heather Erickson, Co-Hs kleinl@bsd405.org ericksonh@bsd405.org Diane Lindsay, Hu-Li Karen LaLonde, Lia-Pa lindsayd@bsd405.org lalondek@bsd405.org Karen Schulz, Pe-Te John VanderMolen , Th -Z

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NHS 10 th grade Presentation

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  1. NHS 10th grade Presentation • Laura Klein, A-Cl Heather Erickson, Co-Hs kleinl@bsd405.orgericksonh@bsd405.org • Diane Lindsay, Hu-Li Karen LaLonde, Lia-Pa • lindsayd@bsd405.org lalondek@bsd405.org • Karen Schulz, Pe-Te John VanderMolen, Th-Z schulzk@bsd405.orgvandermolenj@bsd405.org

  2. PLAN for Today • Overview of 10th Grade • Graduation Requirements • Briefly Look ahead to 11th and 12th Grades • College Information • Practice ACT (Pre-ACT) • Questions?

  3. Overview of 10th Grade • Not Freshmen anymore! • Sense of empowerment and ownership of school • More aware of class expectations and school culture • Starting to build study skills and ability to keep up with homework in rigorous classes • Some are thinking of future, others are not yet • Goal – empower and equip them to set and work toward post high school goals.

  4. 10th Grade Overview (con’t) • Challenging & balanced curriculum • Strengthen study skills and advocacy skills • Get or stay involved!! (clubs, sports, etc.) • Practice ACT (10/19) and optional PSAT • State Graduation Exams • Naviance • Start researching/visiting colleges • Community Service!! • BSD College Conference

  5. Requirements for Class of2019

  6. BSD High School Overall Graduation Requirements • 24 Credits (28 possible) • 17 Core credits + 3 Personalized Pathway Requirements + 4 Elective credits • 3rd credit of science and 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on their High School and Beyond Plan • Personal Pathway Requirement (PPR)-3 courses that lead to specific post H.S. career or educational outcomes; part of the High School and Beyond Plan • 2.0 Minimum GPA • 40 Hours Community Service • High school and beyond plan

  7. State Testing - Class of 2019 Must meet Smarter Balanced English Language Arts (ELA) standard: Taken in 11th grade Must meet Smarter Balanced Math Standard: Taken in 11th grade Must meet Science Standard: Biology EOC exam OR Comprehensive NGSS (Next generation science standards)Test -1st administration is Spring 2019 OSPI Website for Grad. Requirements: http://www.k12.wa.us/GraduationRequirements/GraduationToolkit.aspx

  8. What is Naviance? Our web-based tool for students & parents We use Naviance for career and college research. It helps students… • Learn more about themselves • Set personalized goals • Explore career options • Search for colleges • Apply for scholarships • Track their admissions status • Find info about upcoming news & events

  9. Naviance

  10. 11th Grade • Continue in rigorous and balanced program • PSAT October – all juniors take at school • Start or continue researching colleges • College rep visits (Fall), National College Fair (Nov), BSD College Conference (Feb.) • SAT/ACT/SAT Subject tests – student signs up in winter/spring on-line • Continue Community Service, Extra-curricular and Leadership opportunities • Access Career Center resources--- Ms. Worden • Visit! Visit! Visit!

  11. 12th Grade • Set yourself up for a rigorous, balanced and strong senior year • Senior Blitz with focus on post-high school planning • College rep visits (Fall), National College Fair (Nov), BSD College Conference (Feb.) • College applications starting in the fall • Retake SAT/ACT if needed in the fall (no more than three) • Access Career Center resources – Ms. Worden • Celebrate Graduation!

  12. What are colleges looking for? • Rigorous and realistic coursework • Extra curricular/leadership activities • GPA • SAT/ACT scores • Personal essay • Community Service • Demonstrated interest • Ability to work through adversity • Letters of Rec (private schools only) • Unique and Interesting Individuals!

  13. Support Services(in addition to us) • Tutorial M,T,Th,F 7:55am – 8:25am • Peer Tutors – Request forms in counseling center & online • Career Center – personal career inventory (Ms. Worden) • VIBES mentors – Request through Counseling Center • Aspen Grade Viewer online – parent passwords sent home • Brightspace websites • School Resource Officer: Bellevue Police Officer Greg Mills • Drug/Alcohol support (Behavioral interventionist) • Academic coaches in the classroom • Outside counseling services • Peer mediation program • Naviance

  14. Anonymous Reporting

  15. Thank You For Attending Tonight QUESTIONS? Power Point available on the Counseling Center Website

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