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9 th & 10 th grade Information Night

9 th & 10 th grade Information Night . Classes of 2014 & 2015. Tonight’s Topics:. Rigorous course options College entrance exams Post Secondary Information Power Point available on the South High Counseling website: http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Counseling.html. Meet your Counselors.

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9 th & 10 th grade Information Night

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  1. 9th & 10th grade Information Night Classes of 2014 & 2015

  2. Tonight’s Topics: • Rigorous course options • College entrance exams • Post Secondary Information Power Point available on the South High Counseling website: http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Counseling.html

  3. Meet your Counselors Kim Friesen Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th , Last Names: A-K TAPP 9th-12 (612) 668-4372 Don Dilla Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th, Last Names: L-Z City Wide Programs 9th-12 (612) 668-4374

  4. Counselors Jackie Mosconi Marie Hassell Open & Liberal Arts 11th-12th students A-G Open & L. A. 11th-12th students O-Z All Nations 9th-12thAVID 9th-12th (612) 668-4369 (612) 668-4370 Jackie.Mosconi@mpls.k12.mn.us Marie.Hassell@mpls.k12.mn.us Nicole Crowell Anne Erickson & Breanna Parslow Open & Liberal Arts 11th-12th students H-N AchieveMpls Career & College Center ELL 9th-12th (612) 668-4363 (612)668-4368 Anne.Erickson@mpls.k12.mn.us Nicole.Crowell@mpls.k12.mn.us Breanna.Parslow@mpls.k12.mn.us

  5. Why take rigorous courses? • We encourage students to take the most rigorous courses they can handle. • Helps support students by preparing them for the rigors of college.

  6. Rigorous Courses We recommend taking challenging courses including: • Advanced Placement (AP Courses) • College in the Schools (CIS Courses) • Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO). • Honors Courses

  7. PSEO ApplicationsPost Secondary Enrollment Options U of M Twin Cities: • Applications are available online at www.cce.umn.edu • Deadline is April 1st, 2012. • Average GPA for Fall admission tends to be around 3.70 GPA on average. Concordia University St. Paul: • Apply online at www.csp.edu • Students with a 3.25 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply. • Deadlines is May 1st, 2012. MCTC: • Apply online at www.minneapolis.edu • Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply. • Deadline for Fall semester 2009 is June 1st, 2012.

  8. Practice for College Entrance Exams10th graders PLAN Test = Pre-ACT Exam • Who: Given to all 10th graders in Minneapolis. • Test given in fall of Sophomore year. • Helps you understand your academic strengths & career interests. • Cost: Free for students. • Plan Test Interpretation: March 6-8th.

  9. Practice for College Entrance Exams11th graders PSAT Test = Pre-SAT Exam • Given to Juniors who register and to Sophomores if space is available. • When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2012. • Cost: $17.00 approximately. • Juniors who scores high may qualifyfor the National Merit Scholarship.

  10. ACT/SAT • Required for entrance into most 4 year post-secondary schools. • Recommended to take in April or June of junior year. • Most colleges accept either one. • Ask your counselor about a fee waiver if you need one.

  11. Information for Juniors • Visit your counselor at least once per semester • Know you are on track to graduate • Register for the PSAT in October • Attend the National College Fair in October • Narrow college options & visit colleges • Prepare & register for the ACT or SAT

  12. Information for Sophomores • Visit your counselor at least once per semester. • Take rigorous courses. • Utilize tutoring services. • Makeup missing credits. • Use a planner. • Register for the PSAT (if space is available).

  13. Early College Thinking Expand your thoughts about what you Would like to do? • Extracurricular Activities • Leadership Activities • Volunteering • Internships • PT jobs • Career Searches • College visits

  14. Smart isn’t what you areIt’s what you work to become!

  15. My Life Plan My Life Plan is a post-secondary planning graduation requirement for the class of 2010 and beyond. My Life Plan asks the following questions: Who am I? Assessing and reflecting on • Interests • personality • Learning styles

  16. Where am I going? • Researching career and labor market information. • Researching education and training requirements for careers. • Job shadows, internships, summer employment opportunities.

  17. How do I get there? • Researching and applying for college • Financial aid and scholarships • Development and maintenance of skills • Personal and professional application of skills • Interpersonal skills • Problem solving skills • Self management skills • Ability to learn throughout life

  18. My Life Plan Milestones :

  19. Naviance • Go to the Naviance Website: • www.connection.naviance.com/shsmnn • Ask your Counselor or Career & College Center Coordinator for your login… • Review college admission requirements, application deadlines, scatter grams, majors, study abroad options, scholarships, test preparation, and more! • Families can sign up too!

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