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SOPHOMORE POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING PROGRAM

SOPHOMORE POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING PROGRAM. WELCOME PARENTS!. Counselor Breakdown . Mr. Gehring: A – E Mr. Redmond: F - KIZ Ms. Oleshko: KJ - PEZ Ms. Schaefer : PF - TEZ Ms. Kreuser: TF - Z. Graduation Requirements. English 4.0 credits Math 2.0 Science 2.0

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SOPHOMORE POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING PROGRAM

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  1. SOPHOMOREPOST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING PROGRAM WELCOME PARENTS!

  2. Counselor Breakdown • Mr. Gehring: A – E • Mr. Redmond: F - KIZ • Ms. Oleshko: KJ - PEZ • Ms. Schaefer: PF - TEZ • Ms. Kreuser: TF - Z

  3. Graduation Requirements • English 4.0 credits • Math 2.0 • Science 2.0 • Social Studies 3.0 • Health/Focus 1.0 • P.E. 1.5 • Electives 10.5 • Total24.0

  4. Honors Diploma Requirements • English 4.0 credits • Math 3.0 • Science 3.0 • Social Studies 3.0 • Physical Education 1.5 • Health/Focus 1.0 • World Languages 2.0 • Fine Arts 1.5 • Core Electives (Eng, Math, Sci, SS, WL) 5.0 • Electives 2.0 Total 26.0 Successful completion of at least 4 credits in AP courses. Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher after 8 semesters.

  5. Academic Resources Available • Academic Content Support (Math and Writing) • Library Media Center • Teacher Office Hours • NHS Peer Tutors • Study Support

  6. AP Courses Available • AP Language and Composition • AP Literature and Composition • AP Art History • AP Studio Art • AP Calculus • AP Statistics • AP Chemistry • AP Biology • AP Physics • AP U S History • AP Government • AP Psychology • AP Micro/Macro Economics

  7. Options After High School • Four-Year College/University • Technical College • Apprenticeship Programs • Military • Workforce

  8. Four-Year College Prep Credits • Academic Core: -English 4 -Math 3 -Science 3 -Social Studies 3 -Electives 4 Chosen from the above areas, foreign language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas. Total College Prep Credits 17 (this is the minimum requirement!)

  9. ACT/SAT • The ACT or SAT is required for college admission (ACT is preferred by Midwestern schools). • It is recommended that you take either test in the spring of your junior year (preparation is key). • Become familiar with the test content and format: The ACT includes 4 tests– English, Math, Reading, Science– and an optional Writing Test. • The Writing Test is currently required by UW-Madison, Marquette University and UM-Twin Cities. • Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org • Visit the SAT website at www.collegeboard.org

  10. College Exploration • Internet/Websites • College catalogs/bulletins • College representatives (listen for announcements to sign up in Counseling) • Career Center in Counseling Office • Career Speakers • Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule appointments for your campus visits • WISCareers

  11. Technical College • Examples: MPTC, WCTC, MATC • Associate Degree, Diploma Programs, or Certificates • Scholarships available • Requirements for admission: • High school diploma • Accuplacer/ACT optional

  12. FINANCIAL AID • Forms of Financial Aid: -Grants, Loans, Student Employment and Scholarships • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) starting January 1st of Senior year • The online FAFSA is the fastest, easiest route to start the process • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Annual Financial Aid Program at HUHS

  13. SCHOLARSHIPS • Institutional • Private • Local • Applications and deadlines: Winter/Spring • Letters of recommendation

  14. Work & Apprenticeships • “Earn while you learn” program • Term of training varies 2-5 years • Examples of apprenticeships include: Bricklayers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plumbers, Steam Fitting, Refrigeration, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Barber/Cosmetology

  15. Military • High school diploma required to enter • Recruiter visits during lunch hours • ASVAB scheduled for May 19th

  16. Things to watch for… • Registration for junior year begins in late January. • PLAN test Thursday, December 11th. • HUHS College Fair Monday, March 9th.

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