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10 th Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Welcome. 10 th Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Principal’s Notes. Academics Intervention and academic support Involvement Parenting 10 th graders Communication. Assistant Principals. School behaviors Teachable moments Flexibility Keep your ears and eyes open

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10 th Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2011

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  1. Welcome 10th Grade Parent MeetingTuesday, September 6, 2011

  2. Principal’s Notes • Academics • Intervention and academic support • Involvement • Parenting 10th graders • Communication

  3. Assistant Principals • School behaviors • Teachable moments • Flexibility • Keep your ears and eyes open • Academic ups and downs

  4. Counseling Staff • Amanda Breeden A – GL 469-742-8713 • Rebecca Puster Gm – Ki 469-742-8712 • Pam Kennedy KL – N 469-742-8709 • Stacey Ruff O – Z 469-742-8714 • Jeannie Walls - College & Career 469-742-8799 • Debbie Barnes – Registrar 469-742-8710 • Gigi Johnson – Office Coordinator 469-742-8711 FYI – Amanda Breeden will be on Maternity Leave Sept 1 – Oct 21. LissaTestawill be the substitute counselor. Lissa_Testa@lovejoyisd.net (469-742-8713)

  5. Additional Counseling News • Rebecca Puster and Pam Kennedy are time sharing their job. • Most days, Ms. Kennedy will be here in the mornings and Ms. Puster will be here in the afternoons. • In case of emergency or an immediate need, Ms. Puster or Ms. Kennedy will be able to assist you for all students Gm-N. • For questions about credits or graduation, please contact the counselor based on the alpha splits • Ms. Puster – Gm - Ki • Ms. Kennedy – Kj - N

  6. Academic Graduation Requirements • Transcripts- PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY - Middle School grades - Summer school, CBE, E-school, etc. - GPA - Class rank - Top 10% rule

  7. Graduation Plans • 26 credits required for graduation • Distinguished, Recommended • Both are college-bound plans

  8. Graduation Plans - Side by Side RecommendedDistinguished ENGLISH 4.0 4.0 MATHEMATICS 4.0 4.0 SCIENCE 4.0 4.0 SOCIAL STUDIES 4.0 4.0 LOVEJOY LEADERSHIP 0.5 0.5 HEALTH 0.5 0.5 FINE ARTS 1.0 1.0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0 1.0 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 1.0 1.0 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2.0 3.0 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES 4.03.0 TOTAL CREDITS2626 ***The Distinguished Plan requires 4 advanced measures.

  9. Distinguished Achievement Diploma (DAP) What is an Advanced Measure? A student needs any 4 of the following: • A Junior year PSAT score that designates them as commended or higher • A score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each score is one advanced measure) • A college academic course and Tech Prep articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure) • An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one)

  10. Additional Graduation Requirements • Senior Project – • Pass all sections of exit level TAKS

  11. Grades Tips for Academic Success Your student should: • Use an academic planner to organize assignments • Attend LHS tutorials • Utilize the CAT – Center for Academic Training • Math Tutorials are available daily in the mornings. • Study in an environment conducive to learning • Study in small increments • Plan homework from most to least difficult • Schedule a meeting with the teacher when you are having difficulty in class • Look at Power School each week and share the information with parents • Email his/her teachers when absent

  12. Testing Classes of 2014 High School Testing PSAT: Preliminary SAT – October 12 SAT: College Entrance Exam – Spring of Junior year ACT: College Entrance Exam - Spring of Junior year AP: Advanced Placement Exam TAKS: Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills

  13. PSAT – Wednesday, October 12 • What to bring to the test: - a photo ID - two #2 pencils - a calculator (four-function, scientific, or graphing) • Absolutely no cell phones are allowed.

  14. PSAT Information • The PSAT has five sections: - Critical Reading - 2 sections - Math-2 sections - Writing Skills-1 section • Each section is timed-2 hours and 10 minutes is allotted for the five test sections

  15. When will I receive my score reports? • Through LEAPS in January • You will receive a detailed report • How can I use my report?

  16. SophomoreYear • Become a self-advocate • Attend College Night • Choose courses that stretch you for your junior year – AP and Dual Credit senior year • Select meaningful community service options. Follow your passions and career interests. • Spend summers actively engaged in activities. • Internships • Volunteer Work • Summer enrichment camps • Naviance

  17. All in the Family • Partnership • Self Assessment for both student and parents • Location • Finances • Find the Perfect Match for THIS Child • Who’s idea is this, anyway? • Who wants to go to Harvard? • Who wants to be a Doctor?

  18. Look at Yourself: Determine your Interest and Goals College Match…Things to Consider • Look at your Institutional Options • Academic • Career/ Proposed Major • Extracurricular Activities • Social Preference • Retention & Graduation Rates • Size • Location • Cost • Admissions Requirements • Private vs. Public • Large vs. Small • Special Programs

  19. Things to ask Yourself • How do I learn best? • In large or lecture style classes, or in small discussion/ seminar settings? • What extracurricular activities have been most important to me? • Which will I want to continue in college? • What have I learned about my academics interests and abilities that will influence what I might study in college?

  20. Types of Colleges • Liberal Arts Colleges • Universities • Technical Institutes and Professional Schools • Community or Junior Colleges

  21. Liberal Arts Colleges • Focus on the education of undergraduate students • Most are smaller than universities • Classes tend to be smaller • More personal attention • Students are exposed to a broad base of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences • Employers value the graduates well-rounded preparation

  22. Universities • Generally larger and include a liberal arts colleges • As well as, some professionally- oriented colleges and graduate programs • Offer a greater range of academic choices than do liberal arts colleges • Provide more extensive resources • Library, laboratory, fine arts, athletic facilities • Class size will reflect institutional size

  23. Technical Institutions and Professional Schools • Enrolled students who have made clear decisions about what they want to study • Emphasize preparation for specific careers • Should be very sure of your future direction before selecting one of these options

  24. Community or Junior Colleges • Generally offers the first two years of a liberal arts education, in addition to specialized occupational preparation • An associate degree may be awarded at the end of a two-year program of studies, following which many students continue their education at four-year institution • Associate of Applied Science degrees and certifications give a specialized skill that prepares students for the workforce after a semester or 2 years depending on the program (ex. nursing)

  25. Bachelor of Arts/ Science • A bachelor's degree is an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts four years, but can be done in a longer or shorter amount of time. (120+ credit hours) • Most colleges will determine if certain majors will earn a Bachelor of Art or a Bachelor of Science. • Often the difference between a Bachelor of Art and a Bachelor of Science is differentiated by the choice of sciences and maths within the degree plan.

  26. Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) • The “professional” degree offered by the college/ conservatory training programs for dance and theater arts (musical theater, acting, directing, design, and technical theater) containing approximately 65% or more course work in these related fields.

  27. Campus Visits • When and Where • Try to visit when students are on campus • Sporting events, lecture series, classes, etc. • Overnight stays: inside glimpse of any school • Investigate before you visit • Make sure the institution has your major • Does it have many of your top priorities • Basic Demographics • Let the Representatives know you are there… It shows interest

  28. Categorizing Your Options

  29. What Matters Most to a College • Overall high school grades • College prep course grades (AP and GT) • Quality of courses, diversity, level of difficulty, trends/ consistency of grades ***Rigor of course work • Class rank • Standardized test scores • Admissions essay • Extracurricular activities • Demonstrated interest • Special talent • Letters of recommendation

  30. Why have Assessments? • Provide objective measures • Wide variance found in course content and grading standards • Data necessary for impacting student learning and success • Allows for comparison

  31. ACT • 3 hour college entrance exam • Composed of 4 tests • English usage • Mathematics • Reading • Science Reasoning • 30 minute optional writing test • Score range 1-36 for each area • Writing test score range 2-12 www.actstudent.org

  32. SAT • 3 hour and 45 minute college entrance exam • Composed of 3 tests • Critical Reading • Mathematics • Writing Skills • Scores range 200-800 for each area www.collegeboard.com

  33. Naviancehttps://connection.naviance.com/lovejoy • Student Records • Organizations • Extracurricular Activities • Parent Information • Career Planning • College Planning • Scholarships • Learning Styles

  34. Sophomore Year • College Visits • Vacation tours - Visit colleges that are near a vacation site • Virtual tours - Access a college website and click on link to virtual tour • Local college representatives – Use them for your questions and concerns

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