JUNIOR PRESENTATION

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JUNIOR PRESENTATION

• FALL 2006

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WHY ARE WE HAVING THIS PRESENTATION ?

• You are graduating in less than two years and
  we want to help prepare you for your path after
  high school.

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PRESENTATION TOPICS

• Review important 11th grade events
• Review graduation requirements
• Explain what a transcript is and how to use one
• Help you establish a personal plan for the next
  two years

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FALL AND WINTER EVENTS
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TAKE THE PSAT

• WHY?
• Good practice for SAT
• Predicts SAT scores
• Motivates post high school planning
• Gives free access to MyRoad

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TAKE THE PSAT CONT.

• Used to determine candidates for
• National merit scholarship
• Maryland distinguished scholar program
  -achievement/talent
• National Hispanic recognition program
• National achievement scholarship program

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RMHS EVENTS

• College night
• September
• Financial aid workshop November
• College life day
• December

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RMHS RESOURCES

• ASVAB testing
• College/career searches
• College rep visits
• The Connection

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SPRING EVENTS
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REGISTER FOR COLLEGE TESTING

• SAT testing
• SAT 2 testing
• ACT testing
• ASVAB
• TOEFL
• Advanced Placement testing
• Fee waivers may be available for some
  tests.See Mrs. Rubin

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OTHER SPRING ACTIVITIES

• Continue with computer searches
• Attend college fair April 2007
• Visit colleges

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OTHER SPRING ACTIVITIES CONT

• Explore summer enrichment programs, internships
  and summer job opportunities
• Set up files for college material
• Develop a resume
• Review graduation requirements and finalize
  scheduling for September

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES
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TO DO.

• Visit colleges
• Narrow down your list of colleges
• Identify a safe school
• Request applications
• Start writing personal statements/essays

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INTRODUCTION OF SCHOOL COUNSELING STAFF
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Last names A-B, X-Z
Ms. Teresa

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Last names C - E
Mrs. Chen
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Last names F - H
Mr. Burnell
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Resource Counselor Last names I-K
Mr. Randall
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Last names M - P
Mrs. Chee
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Last names Q - S
Mr. Woodford
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Last names T W, L
Mrs. Gilbert
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Select 9th grade students
Mrs. Eig
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School Counseling Office Secretary
Mrs. Belt
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Registrar
Mrs. Connelly
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College and Career Coordinator
Mrs. Rubin
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Record Keeper
Mrs. Rankin
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WILL YOU BE GRADUATING WITH YOUR CLASS?
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• ENGLISH 4 CREDITS
• MATH 4 CREDITS
• ALGEBRA
• GEOMETRY
• SOCIAL STUDIES 3 CREDITS
• US HISTORY
• NSL GOVERNMENT
• WORLD HISTORY
• SCIENCE 3 CREDITS
• BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
• PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

• TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 1 CREDIT
• FINE ARTS 1 CREDIT
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 CREDIT
• HEALTH .5 CREDIT
• ELECTIVE CREDITS 4.5 CREDITS
• TAKE A PROGRAM COMPLETER
• 2 CREDITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR
• 2 CREDITS OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY OR
• COMPLETE A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 22 credits must be earned in total
• 60 SSL hours
• Take 5 High School Assessment exams

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YOU ARE ALL CREATING A TRANSCRIPT. WHAT IS IT?
WHEN WILL YOU NEED ONE?
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WHAT IS INCLUDED ON A TRANSCRIPT?

• High school courses
• Grades
• Credits earned and needed
• Student service learning hours (SSL)
• Attendance
• High School Assessment exams

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WHEN WILL YOU NEED A TRANSCRIPT?

• Applying for
• A job
• An internship
• Scholarships
• Colleges
• Training centers
• Signing up for the military

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TRANSCRIPT COSTS

• The first official transcript is free
• Transcripts 2-7 are 3.00 each
• Transcripts 8 and above are 5.00 each
• Unofficial transcripts are 1 each

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HOW TO REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT

• 1. Obtain a transcript release form
• 2. Fill out and get parent signature
• 3. Return the form to the registrar

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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION

• Web sites
• The Connection
• Getting Ready
• Computer searches
• College search books
• College rep visits
• Parents
• College and career center

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START YOUR PLANNING NOW

• Keep track of important activities
• Use a calendar to track deadlines and dates
• Create one folder for each college or job
• Make copies of important information