Class of 2010

1. Class of 2010 Rockin it out once again!!

2. Get to know us….. • Last name A-E ? • F-L ? • M-R ? • S-Z ?

3. Graduation Requirements • Course Credits • English 4 • Mathematics 3 • Science 3 • Social Studies 4 • HVPA 1 • Foreign Language 2 • Technology 1 • Health .5 • PE .5 • Electives 5 • Total Credits 24 Male High Curriculum • Total w/ Sr Aide 23 • Jefferson County 22

4. Transcript Review • Check to see that all courses are reporting • Look for summer school grades • Write in any corrections • Notice the GPA

5. GPA Calculations • 1.0 Credit Scale 0.5 Credit Scale • Quality Points Quality Points • A 4 2 B 3 1.5 • C 2 1.0 • D 1 0.5 • U 0 0

6. GPA Formula • Total Quality Points • Divided by • Total Credits attempted

7. Hang in there when things seem hopeless

8. College Now Course • If you took Computer Applications for 1 credit and college credit…. • It is not yet posting on your transcript but will be by next week….

9. NCAA Clearinghouse • 16 Core Credits • 4 years of English • 3 years of math Alg 1 or higher • 2 yrs Physical/Natural Science • 2 years Social Science • 1 additional math, english, or natural/physical science • 4 years of any above or Foreign Language

10. Train Hard

11. You will…… • Take the ACT or SAT and report scores to Clearinghouse code 9999 • Register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Fee is 50.00 • Apply at the end of junior year—counselor sends transcript

12. Commonwealth Diploma – • Required AP coursework for Commonwealth Diploma: • 1 AP English credit • An AP Math or AP Science Credit • A 4th year AP Foreign Language • 1 Elective credit in any area listed above or from Art History, US History, Government, Psychology, or Studio Art.

13. Bellarmine Aces • Deadline September 19 • ACT 22 GPA 3.25 • Cost 105 per credit hour 3hr=$315.00 • Excel Pre-Cal AP Physics • Latin 3 Spanish 3 French 3

14. Governor’s Scholars • Competitive 5 week summer program • GSP=Scholarship Money • Must take the October ACT!!!!! • Process begins in October • Start building a resume • Visit website to get helpful hints • www.gsp.ky.gov

15. Governors School For the Arts • Competition within the Fine Arts • Music, Drama, Theatre, Dance • Applications arrive in December • Applications due in January

16. Seize the moment…..

17. Announcements • Sept 15 Class Meeting • UL reps—college admissions • Ring Companies w/packets • October 7 Ring Sales 9-12pm Sm Gym

18. Starting the College Process Start practicing for the ACT/SAT by Visiting free public library site, go to free workshops (TBA), actstudent.org March 10 FREE ACT during school day Oct 15—PSAT test—Natl Merit Finalists Begin researching college entry requirements Create a top 5 list

19. College Fair • October 12 • Fairgrounds 1-5pm • Meet with College reps • What are some good questions to ask an admissions counselor?????

20. Junior/Senior Parent Nite • October 9 6:30-8:30 • Meet with college reps • Learn about Financial aid • ACT Tips • UPS opportunities • Military Options

21. GPAGPA GPA • Why is it so important?? • What is the requirement for UL/UK? • How much do they cost? How are you going to pay??

22. AVOID 47,000 Trap

23. Watch your step and don’t let grades slide!

24. Course Failures • Biggest struggle= Math and Chemistry • Ask questions, • use ESS, • get a study buddy, • talk to teacher, • Beta Club, • NHS

25. Class of 2010 We’ve Got Style!