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Getting Ready for High School (and beyond…)

Getting Ready for High School (and beyond…). Dave Royhab, BWHS Guidance Director. Today’s Agenda. What to Expect in High School Getting Ready for High School or a “Lesson in Balance” Beyond High School… College!. What to Expect in High School. Everything “counts” Permanent record

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Getting Ready for High School (and beyond…)

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  1. Getting Ready for High School (and beyond…) Dave Royhab, BWHS Guidance Director

  2. Today’s Agenda • What to Expect in High School • Getting Ready for High School or a “Lesson in Balance” • Beyond High School… College!

  3. What to Expect in High School • Everything “counts” • Permanent record • Post-secondary planning • Autonomy • Opportunities • Freedom • Responsibility

  4. What to Expect in High School • Timelines • Communication • Expectations • Organization • Responsibility • Self-Advocacy • FLEX schedule

  5. Athletics Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Volleyball Basketball Gymnastics Swimming Wrestling Baseball Softball Soccer Lacrosse Tennis Track What to Expect in High School

  6. Clubs & Activities German Club Future Educators of America Key Club Habitat for Humanity Debate Academic Competition Philosophy Club History Club Math & Science Club National Honor Society Art Club Drama Club Dance Team Step team What to Expect in High School

  7. Clubs & Activities Literary Arts Magazine Anime Club Outdoorsmen Club Hockey Club Keep Loudoun Beautiful Recycling Club Bible Club Peer Tutoring Book Club Library Club Student Council Association International Club Spanish Club Latin Club French Club What to Expect in High School

  8. Getting Ready for High School • Read • Study • Get organized • Do your work & turn it in – all the time, every time • Hit the ground running – no “do overs”

  9. “Lesson in Balance” Take the most challenging classes you can handle.

  10. “Lesson in Balance” Take the most challenging classes you can reasonably handle.

  11. “Lesson in Balance” • How much time do you have available to study and do homework? • Do you play sports? • Are you involved in activities? • What does your track-record indicate? • How committed and disciplined are you?

  12. “Lesson in Balance” Think long-term: It’s easier to improve your schedule each year by taking more challenging classes… than it is to improve a damaged GPA!

  13. Johnny LateStarter Grade 9:Grade 10: English C 2 English B 3 History C 2 History A 4 Math D 1 Math C 2 Science D 1 Science B 3 HPE B 3 HPE A 4 Elective C 2 Elective A 4 Elective C 2 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 1.86Cumulative GPA = 2.64 Grade 11:Grade 12: English B 3 English A 4 History B 3 History A 4 Math B 3 Math B 3 Science A 4 Science B 3 Language A 4 Language A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 2.95Cumulative GPA = 3.14

  14. Sara StudyHard Grade 9:Grade 10: English B 3 English B 3 History B 3 History A 4 Math A 4 Math C 2 Science C 2 Science B 3 HPE A 4 HPE A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 3.43 Cumulative GPA = 3.43 Grade 11:Grade 12: English B 3 English A 4 History B 3 History A 4 Math B 3 Math B 3 Science A 4 Science B 3 Language A 4 Language A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Elective A 4 Cumulative GPA = 3.48 Cumulative GPA = 3.54

  15. “Lesson in Balance” • The two student had identical 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years. The only difference was the ninth grade year. • The difference between a 3.14 GPA and a 3.54 GPA can be the ninth grade year!!! • The student with the “Slow Start” can earn straight A’s in grades 10 – 12, and still not catch up to the student who had a stronger freshman year.

  16. “Lesson in Balance” Don’t forget to consider the student’s interests when determining his/her course load.

  17. Our Best Advice: Enjoy high school!

  18. Beyond High School… College! The secret to getting into college?... Freshmen should place most of their focus on ACADEMICS!

  19. How to Get Into College There is no secret to getting in. Stop looking for a gimmick. Tune out the hype. Study hard. Take the toughest curriculum that you can. The heart of the application is – and has always been – one’s academic preparation. -- UVA Magazine

  20. 2011 State of College Admission Percent of all colleges that rate specific factors in the college admissions decision as being of “considerable importance” National Association of College Admission Counseling

  21. Factors of “Considerable Importance” • Grades in College Prep Courses, 83% • Strength of Curriculum, 66% • Standardized Admissions Tests, 59% • Grades in All Courses, 46% • Essay or writing sample, 27% • Student’s Demonstrated Interest, 23% (six years ago: 7%) • Class Rank, 22% • Teacher Recommendation, 19% • Counselor Recommendation, 19% • Extracurricular Activities, 7% (however…)

  22. Factors of “Considerable Importance” at more selective schools (<50%) • Grades in College Prep Courses, 83% >>> 96% • Strength of Curriculum, 66% >>> 94% • Standardized Admissions Tests, 59% >>> 54% • Grades in All Courses, 46% >>> 59%

  23. How to Get Into College The Bottom Line: The best way to get to the college of your choice is to be an excellent high school student!

  24. Dates to Know • February 14 & 15: BWHS counselors at SHMS (Program of Studies) • April 18: BWHS Activity and Athletic EXPO • August: Student Orientation and Parent Night

  25. Class of 2016 !!!

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