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Sophomore Parent Night Class of 2017. Tomorrow’s Work Force Starts Here Today!. Guidance Counselors.
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SophomoreParent Night Class of 2017 Tomorrow’s Work Force Starts Here Today!
Guidance Counselors 10-1 Lucia Williams 10-2 Wadley DaSilvalwilliams@gnbvt.eduwadley.dasilva@gnbtv.edu Ext. 736 Ext. 771Guidance CoordinatorJimmy Owensjowens@gnbvt.edu Ext. 790
Tonight’s Agenda: Open House Remediation PlansHomework Club (Tutoring) Promotion & Graduation Requirements College Readiness Career Cruising MCAS CVTE/Dual Enrollment Academic Support/Homework Club
Open House &Report Cards • Open House • Sunday - November 23, 2014 • 12:30 - 4:00 pm 1st Quarter Report Cards Will be distributed on Tuesday – Nov. 18, 2014 * Report Cards must be signed and returned within three school days.
Remediation Plan • A Remediation Plan is developed in a meeting between a student and his/her guidance counselor to address failing grade averages at the end of each quarter. • This plan generally includes: • Use agenda daily • Keep up with assignments • Make up any missed or failed work • Cycle reports • Stay after school with teacher • Go for tutoring
Homework Club • Homework Club: Students don’t need to register for tutoring.Mondays–Thursdays 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Library) There is a Math, English, and Science teacher available for tutoring and/or assistance during this time.
Sophomore Promotion Requirements * Sophomores must pass English and Geometry* Sophomores must pass their CVTE (Shop)* Sophomores must complete Career Cruising Requirements for the year* Sophomores must complete their VocationalCareer Portfolio Requirements for the year* Sophomores cannot fail more than six credits in order to promote to junior year
Graduation Requirements * Additional information on promotional requirements can be found on page 20 and 21 of the Student handbook.
College Readiness • Minimum high school graduation requirements do not • necessarily meet all college admission requirements, therefore, it is very important that students pass everysingle course if they are planning to go to college. • * College admission requirements may vary by school.
Career Cruising Career Cruising is an Internet-based career exploration and planning tool used to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Due dates: 10-2 students - Dec 10th, 2014 10-1 students - Dec 17th, 2014 Assignments: *Redo-Matchmaker *My Skills *Activity #5
Career Cruising (Parent Portal) • Parents access the Parent Portal using their activation code.Go to www.careercruising.com/parentto log in. Below are two links that provide additional resources for parents: • About the Parent Portal(PDF file) • Parent Portal Video Tutorial (Video)
MCAS MCAS Dates “2015” ELA – March 24th, 25th, and 26st Math – May 12th and 13th • Science – June 1st and 2nd Minimum MCAS scores needed to obtain high school diploma: ELA & MATH : 220(+EPP Plan if does not meet the 240 proficiency level) Science: 220
MCAS John and Abigail Adams Scholarship • The scholarship covers the tuition portion of the yearly cost at most MA state colleges and universities. • To continue receiving this scholarship the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on all college work. • As of the class of 2017 students are eligible for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship if they score: - at the Advanced performance level in one of the three subject areas - at least Proficient in the other two remaining areas - and they must have a combined score of the three tests in the top 25% of students in the graduating class in their district.
CVTE/Dual Enrollment Bristol Career Vocational Technical Education Linkages Program • ◙ Dual Enrollment (Sign-up for BCC Spring Semester starting Nov 12th 2014) • Contact Coordinator: Heidi Walsh Ext. 764hwalsh@gnbvt.edu
Thank Youfor attending our SophomoreParent Night Class of 2017 This powerpoint will be posted on our school website for future access - www.gnbvt.edu