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Junior Presentation

This presentation provides crucial information for junior-year students, covering graduation requirements such as necessary credits in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and electives. It outlines the importance of the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE), consisting of the ACT and WorkKeys, and offers tips for preparation. Additionally, it emphasizes planning for post-high school options, including military, work, and college. Students should focus on rigorous coursework, campus visits, and resource utilization to ensure a successful senior year and beyond.

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Junior Presentation

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  1. Junior Presentation Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z)

  2. Overview • Graduation Requirements • Senior year course selections • Junior Year Testing • College Information

  3. Graduation Requirements • How many credits required for graduation? • Credits needed in certain areas

  4. Minimum Grad Requirements (20) • 4.0 credits English • 3.0 credits Math (Alg & Geom) • 2.0 credits Science • 2.0 credits Social Studies (1.0 credit US Hist, .5 Govt, .5 SS elective) • .5 credits Consumer Ed • .5 Health • .25 Drivers Ed • PE • 1.0 from Music, Language, or Career Tech • + Round out w/electives

  5. Planning for the future… Common Minimum 4-year college entrance reqs: - 4 years English • 3 years Math: Through at least Algebra II (some may want more!) • 3 years science • 3 years Social studies • 2+ years of foreign language • “The more core, the better” • Do not slack off senior year! Take rigorous courses! • Course handbook and Reqs: Guidance Website

  6. Testing Information Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) Day 1 (ACT) + Day 2 (WorkKeys) = PSAE Score

  7. Why is the PSAE important? • It is a reflection of both you and PBL Schools • Reported to the state and this is what we are graded on as a school • Will be incentives for students that meet or exceed individual goals on PSAE (ex: being exempt from 1st semester finals)

  8. PSAE Day 1: ACT • English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing • College entrance exam (required for 4-year schools) • What is the highest score? • Can I take the ACT multiple times? • Free during PSAE testing=$36.50 ($52.50 with writing) when taking on own • Use your highest score • What kinds of scores are colleges looking for? • Scholarships often tied to ACT scores • If going to junior college, can use scores for placement

  9. PSAE Day 2: WorkKeys • Job skills assessment that measures work readiness • Measures applied mathematics and reading • Some employers use this exam to select, hire, train, and develop employees • School-based incentives for scoring well

  10. How to prep for the PSAE? • People that have taken more core classes tend to score well • ACT prep books/prep classes (info in counseling office) • WIN software • ACT online prep

  11. Testing Dates April 23, Wednesday (All 11th graders) April 24, Thursday (All 11th graders) • Makeup testing in May (see guidance website)

  12. Post-high school planning • “Ready Set Go” – ACT handout • Consider your Options? • Military • Work Force • College • 2 year vs. 4 year

  13. What should I be doing now? • NOW is the time to start researching • Talk with people!!! (Recruiters, college admission reps, parents, counselors) • Start expanding your options • Study for PSAE/ACT • Campus Visits are critical

  14. What should I be doing now? • Create or brush up your resume • Focus on your academics • Consider the classes you want to take during senior year to help achieve goals – don’t slack off!! • The more “planning homework” you do Junior year, the smoother your senior year! • Know your resources (e.g. counseling website, bulletin boards, counselors, teachers, college reps, recruiters)

  15. Overview • Focus on finishing strong • Prepare for important testing • Research your options!

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