Making your Course Selections Information and Elective Night 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

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Making your Course SelectionsInformation and
Elective Night700 p.m. 830 p.m.

• General overview of course selections and the
  impact on college admissions
• Brief description of courses offered
• Opportunity to meet with department
• chairs in the main gym

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The Scheduling Process

• Information session
• Elective tables
• Classroom sessions
• Individual meetings with the counselors
• Four-year plan of studies
• Standardized test scores and past grade history
• Teacher recommendations
• Career goals/college plans
• Course selection sheet signed by parents with
  changes

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Some things to consider

• Diploma type
• Impact of changing/dropping courses
• Eligibility
• Credits needed for promotion
• Possibility of future diploma seals
• Articulation agreements with NVCC
• College admissions
• Senior Year Plus Programs
• Early College Scholars
• Path to Industry Certification

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Diploma Types
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The College Admissions Piece

• Quality of courses over all 4 years
• Grades/gpa
• Test scores
• Activities
• Recommendations
• Essay
• Interview

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College Score Profiles Class of 06
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Virginia Tech

• GPA AP/H CR M WR Total Decision
• 3.75 6/6 670 650 680 1320 Accepted
• 4.02 6/6 680 620 640 1300 Accepted
• 3.53 12 730 570 700 1300 Accepted
• 4.02 2/1 530 570 620 1100 Accepted
• 4.25 9/6 700 790 700 1490 Accepted
• 3.70 6/6 680 600 670 1280 Accepted
• 3.99 7/5 630 710 650 1340 Accepted
• 4.20 6/3 680 590 - 1270 Accepted
• 4.12 13 640 740 690 1380 Accepted
• 3.89 2/5 660 640 690 1300 Accepted
• 3.53 5/4 530 640 590 1170 Accepted
• 3.79 6 510 620 480 1130 Accepted
• 3.97 7/6 650 580 580 1230 Accepted
• 3.52 6 640 510 - 1150 Accepted
• 3.98 11 620 600 760 1220 Accepted
• 3.65 4/4 590 620 540 1210 Accepted

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And more Virginia Tech

• GPA AP/H CR M WR Total Decision
• 3.59 9/4 730 690 610 1420 Accepted
• 4.08 6/6 620 650 610 1270 Accepted
• 3.78 5/6 670 570 560 1240 Accepted
• 3.72 6/4 670 630 610 1300 Accepted
• 3.46 5/2 650 660 520 1310 Accepted
• 3.73 6/3 570 720 690 1290 Accepted
• 3.71 - 610 580 580 1190 Accepted
• 3.86 3/1 480 530 520 1010 Accepted
• 3.94 10 620 660 620 1280 Accepted
• 3.59 5/6 660 550 570 1210 Accepted
• 3.80 8/5 650 630 680 1280 Accepted
• 4.08 10 610 600 580 1210 Accepted

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University of Virginia - class of 06

• GPA AP/H CR M WR Total Decision
• Application 1 3.87 8/6 610 710 610 1320
  Accepted
• Application 3 3.91 4/0 540 710 550 1250
  Accepted
• Application 4 4.23 9/5 670 650 670 1320
  Accepted
• Application 5 3.99 13 740 570 670 1310
  Accepted
• Application 6 4.08 10 610 600 580 1210
  Accepted
• Application 7 4.08 6/5 710 660 640 1370
  Accepted
• Application 8 4.22 14 620 620 630 1240
  Accepted
• Application 9 3.98 6/6 690 580 610 1270
  Accepted
• Application 10 3.80 7/4 650 700 710 1350
  Accepted
• Application 11 3.79 8 570 550 570 1120
  Accepted
• Application 12 4.33 6/6 630 780 620 1410
  Accepted
• Application 13 4.08 6/6 620 650 610 1270
  Accepted
• Application 14 3.99 7/5 630 710 650 1340
  Accepted

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And more UVA decisions!

• GPA AP/H CR M WR Total Decision
• Application 15 3.23 5/0 540 570 620 1110
  Denied
• Application 16 3.83 3/4 640 660 560 1300
  Denied
• Application 17 3.41 2/7 640 640 600 1280
  Denied
• Application 18 3.57 9/6 580 760 580 1340
  Denied
• Application 19 2.83 5 570 570 530 1140
  Denied
• Application 20 3.50 6/6 730 630 670 1360
  Denied
• Application 21 3.60 7/6 570 590 600 1160
  Denied
• Application 22 3.40 4/2 450 490 520 940
  Denied

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Roanoke College

• GPA AP/H CR M WR Total Decision
  Application 1 3.51 2/3 570 620 570 1190
  Accepted
• Application 2 3.40 4/2 450 490 520 940
  Accepted
• Application 3 3.65 4/4 590 620 540 1210
  Accepted
• Application 4 3.63 --- 600 570 560 1170
  Accepted
• Application 5 2.62 2/0 580 500 520 1080
  Accepted
• Application 6 2.85 3/1 550 450 520 1000
  Accepted
• Application 7 2.42 5/0 --- --- ---
  --- Accepted
• Application 8 3.94 6/5 650 560 620 1210
  Accepted
• Application 9 2.77 5 570 500 540 1070
  Accepted
• Application 10 2.17 3/1 600 440 520 1040
  Denied 

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College Summary Data Class of 06

• University of Mary Washington 39
• University of Virginia 41
• Virginia Commonwealth University 42
• West Virginia University 42
• Christopher Newport University 50
• Longwood University 51
• George Mason University 71
• Radford University 82
• James Madison University 105
• Virginia Tech 112

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Just a word about Advanced Placement Courses

• What are they?
• College level curriculum
• Open to all students willing to meet the
  challenge
• Followed by an exam in May
• Why try them?
• Receive college credit or advanced standing
• In-depth study of the subject
• Improve critical reading and writing skills
• College admissions
• Weighted gpa

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Advanced Placement courses currently offered at
LVHS

• Foreign Languages
• Spanish
• German
• Latin
• French
• Art
• Studio Art
• Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

• Social Sciences
• World History
• United States History
• United States Government
• Psychology
• Mathematics
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• English
• Literature and Composition
• Language and Composition

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AP Informational Night

• May 22nd
• 700 pm
• Course descriptions
• Summer assignments distributed

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English Department

• English 10, 11, 12
• AP English Language and Composition
• AP English Literature and Composition

• Creative Writing
• Fundamentals of Writing
• Advanced Composition
• World Literature
• Etymology
• Public Speaking
• Drama I IV
• Journalism
• Newspaper Journalism I III
• Yearbook Journalism I III
• SAT Prep

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Foreign Language Department

• American Sign Language I III
• Mandarin Chinese I II
• Spanish for Fluent Speakers I - II
• French I IV and Advanced Placement
• German I IV and Advanced Placement
• Spanish I IV and Advanced Placement
• Latin I V and Advanced Placement (IV)

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Science Department

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Explorations
• Conceptual Physics
• Physics
• Advanced Placement Biology
• Advanced Placement Chemistry
• Advanced Placement Physics

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Mathematics Department

• Personal Living and Finance
• Algebra I, Part I
• Algebra I, Part II
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Algebra II Trigonometry
• Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry
• Pre Calculus

• Math Analysis
• Calculus AB AP
• Calculus BC AP
• Computer Math
• Computer Science AP
• Statistics Probability
• Statistics AP
• Discrete Mathematics

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Social Sciences Department

• World History/Geography II
• World History AP
• United States History
• United States History AP
• United States Government
• United States Government AP

• History and Contributions of Ethnic Groups in
  America
• Comparative Religions
• Economics
• International Relations
• Philosophy
• Post WW II American History
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Psychology AP

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Physical Education Department

• Health and Physical Education 10
• Classroom Drivers Education
• Advanced Physical Education

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Fine Arts Department

• Art I
• Art II
• Art III
• Art IV
• Studio Art AP
• Art/Architecture Humanities I, II
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Drawing Painting
• Computer Graphics

• Music Appreciation
• Music Theory
• Instrumental Methods
• Performance Ensemble I, II
• Orchestral Strings
• Jazz Ensemble
• Guitar I, II, III
• Mixed Chorus
• Womens Chorus

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Career Technical Education Department

• Equine Science
• Natural Resources Environmental Science
• Small Engines Landscape
• Introduction to Business Marketing
• Keyboarding/Adv. Keyboarding
• Computer Information Systems/Adv. Computer IS
• Multimedia Presentations I, II
• Accounting/Adv. Accounting
• Business Law
• Business Management
• Marketing Co-op/Adv Marketing
• Sports, Entertainment, Recreational Marketing
• Leadership Development

• Choices
• Fashion Design Merchandising
• Gourmet Foods
• Human Development
• Independent Living
• Introduction Housing Interior Design
• Marriage Family Dynamics
• Teacher Cadet Program
• Aerospace Science
• Technology Education I, II
• Computer Aided Drafting Design I, II

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Monroe Technology Center One Year Programs

• Administration of Justice
• Advanced Networking
• Computer Digital Animation
• Computer Integrated Engineering Design (CIED)/
• Intro. To Engineering
• Computer Network Administration
• Computer Systems Technology
• Firefighter/EMT
• Greenhouse Management/ Floriculture Operations
• Nursery Landscaping/ Sports Turf Management
• Nail Design

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Two Year Programs

• Auto Collision Repair Technology
• Auto Servicing Technology
• Building Construction
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Graphic Communications
• Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Intro. To Health and Medical Sciences
• Licensed Practical Nursing
• Masonry
• Television Production/Digital Moviemaking
• Welding

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Opportunities

• SkillsUSA
• Student association offering competitions at the
  district, state and national levels, students
  earn awards, recognition and scholarships
• Certifications
• Many programs offer industry recognized
  certifications
• Articulation Agreements
• Some colleges have partnered with MTC, and
  students receive college credit for classes
  completed at MTC

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Open House Today an Education, Tomorrow a
Career

• Thursday, February 15th, 2007
• 630-830 P.M.
• Talk one-on-one with MTC faculty and staff
• Learn how MTC can prepare students for college
  careers
• Learn about leadership and skills competitions
  that can lead to college scholarships

Spaghetti Dinner 530-730 P.M. 7/Person
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Making your Course SelectionsInformation and
Elective Night700 p.m. 830 p.m.

• General overview of course selections and the
  impact on college admissions
• Brief description of courses offered
• Opportunity to meet with department
• chairs in the main gym