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Welcome Parents: Sophomore Year Planning and Graduation Requirements Overview

Join us for an informative session on planning for your child's sophomore year of high school. Learn about graduation requirements, including essential credits in English, Math, Science, and more. Discover the path to an Honors Diploma, academic resources available, and Advanced Placement (AP) course options. We will discuss post-high school opportunities, including colleges, technical schools, and apprenticeships. Stay informed about college admissions tests like the ACT/SAT and financial aid options. Your involvement is crucial as we navigate this significant educational journey together!

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Welcome Parents: Sophomore Year Planning and Graduation Requirements Overview

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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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