Welcome Bengal class of 2017!

Ms. Biller A-R (Keystone Center 617)Ms. Moore S-Z

Ms. Harrington 10-12 A-GMs. Myers 10-12 H-OMs. Kubasko 10-12 P-ZMr. Moore SAPMs. Sherer – Counseling Intern

Today you will learn…

Graduation requirements Promotion Criteria How to calculate your GPA College and Career Info How to succeed in 9th

grade!

College --- It’s for EVERYONE!

What is college? ANY form of education beyond high school

Years in College… I will earn… Where can I go?

6 months to 1 year degree

Certificate/Diploma Community College

2 year degree Associate’s Degree Community CollegesAveda, Miller Motte, ITT Tech

4 year degree Bachelor’s Degree Public or Private College/Universities

+ 4 years Master’s DegreeDoctoral Degree

Any 4-year college has Master’s and Ph.D programs

By the year 2016…

1. Carolina Panthers will win the Superbowl

2. 68% of jobs in the US will require some kind of college degree

3. US astronauts will land on Jupiter

4. Donald Trump will be the next US president

Where should I begin?

Focus on your Grades!› Learn your graduation requirements› Understand how to get to 10th grade

From Grade

Promotion Criteria Credits

9 - English I- 2 credits in the areas of math, social studies, or science- 3 additional credits

6

10 English II , one credit in math, one in social studies, one in science, and two additional credits

12

11 English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements

18

I earned 6 credits but failed English I. I will:

1. Replace my first English I “F” with my new grade after I pass the course

2. Be retained in 9th grade

3. Move to 10th grade

What happens if I fail Earth Science?

1. I will move on to Biology

2. I will take the class again (and pass!)

3. I will move to 10th grade

What grade will give me 1 credit?

1. F2. E3. D4. None of the

above

GPA - PRACTICE!

What grades did you get on your interim?

Add points and divide by total # of classes

Academic Level Class

Honors Level Class

A 4 5

B 3 4

C 2 3

D 1 2

F 0 0

Why is GPA important?

1. To be competitive for College

2. To graduate from High School

3. To get to 10th grade

NC College Information

IMAGINE WHAT THIS WILL LOOK LIKE WHEN YOU ARE SENIORS!

COLLEGEAVE SAT(Math + Reading)

AVE ACT(Composite)

AVE GPATOTAL

UNDERGRADS

Appalachian State 1060 - 1240 24 - 28 3.99 15,712ECU 970 - 1120 20 - 24 3.58 21,298

Elizabeth City State 780 - 930 15 - 18 2.74 2,760Fayletteville State 780 - 920 16 - 19 2.94 5,287

NC A&T 900 - 980 17 - 21 3.26 8,923NC Central University 790 - 930 16 - 19 2.99 6,658

NC State 1130 - 1300 24 - 29 4.37 24,833UNC - Asheville 1100 - 1290 23 - 27 4.05 3,693

UNC - Chapel Hill 1200 -1400 27 - 31 * 4.53 18,503UNC - Charlotte 980 - 1160 20 - 25 3.71 21,179

UNC - Greensboro 930 - 1120 n/a 3.51 14,674UNC- Pembroke 840 -1010 17 - 20 3.29 5,504

UNC School of the Arts 990 - 1240 20 - 26 3.52 760UNC- Wilmington 1100 - 1250 22 - 26 3.99 12,348Western Carolina 950 - 1130 20 - 24 3.63 7,979

Winston-Salem State 840 - 960 16 - 19 3.15 5,245

College --- It’s for EVERYONE!

What is college? ANY form of education beyond high school

Years in College… I will earn… Where can I go?

6 months to 1 year degree

Certificate/Diploma Community College

2 year degree Associate’s Degree Community CollegesAveda, Miller Motte, ITT Tech

4 year degree Bachelor’s Degree Public or Private College/Universities

+ 4 years Master’s DegreeDoctoral Degree

Any 4-year college has Master’s and Ph.D programs

How much money do you want to earn?

I decided not to go to any college after high school because I really love my job at McDonalds. I will most likely:

1. Be unemployed in 1 year

2. Earn $800,000 LESS over my lifetime compared to a college graduate

3. Have health problems

4. Lose my job to someone with a college degree.

Jobs…. There’s a college program for that! (and probably an App, too)

I like… I can be… I can get there…

Computers Game DesignerGraphic Designer

2 years - Game Development2 or 4 years - Design

Cooking ChefRestaurant Manager

2 years – Wake Tech Culinary2 years - Business Administration

Sports CoachSports Writer

4 years Physical Education4 years English

Art Hair SalonFashion Designer

2 years – Wake Tech Cosmetology4 years – Fashion Marketing

Building/Fixing

WelderComputer DesignerEngineer

1 year – Wake Tech Welding2 years – Computer Programming4 years - Engineering

Helping Others

Nurse/Dental HygieneTeacherPediatrician

2 yrs–Wake Tech CNA/Dental Assisting4 years – Education6 years – Medical School

Music TV Broadcaster 2 years – Broadcasting Technology

What was Peyton Manning’s major at University of Tennessee?

1. Meat Processing and Food Safety

2. Communications3. Theme Park

Engineering4. Mortuary Science

College Majors in demand…

Biomedical Engineering Biometrics Game Design Cybersecurity Robotics

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4 year graduation plans

College admissions information

Career planning information

Fun Facts- Member of Key Club and Forensics Club- Worked as a mascot for restaurant chain El

Pollo Loco- Hint: I’m an actor and have 6 kids – 3

adopted and 3 biological

- Voted “Shyest”, “Most Creative” and “Best Dressed”

- Hint: “it don’t matter if you’re black or white.”

- Attended Harvard University- Has been published in 2 scientific

journals- Hint: I starred in Thor and Your Highness

Fun Facts

High School Valedictorians

the “Fighting Pickles” is the mascot for what North Carolina University?

1. Shaw University2. Meredith College3. NC School of the

Arts 4. Salem College

Colleges do not care about my extracurricular activities.

1. True2. False

I’m struggling in Common Core Math. I can get help by…

1 2 3 4 5 6

17% 17% 17%17%17%17%1. Asking my

teacher2. Looking at my

grades on HomeBase

3. After-school tutoring

4. Peer Tutoring5. Working Lunch6. All of the above

Thank you!

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GREAT ExplorationsALL DAY SCHOOL TRIP

Friday, November 22nd Freshmen

NCSU McKimmon CenterRaleigh, NC

What Is Great Explorations?

A career exploration activity for Wake County Freshmen high school students

FOUR PARTS of Great Explorations

CAREER CLUSTERS – engage with college and business representatives

WHAT’S MY LINE– game show format to guess presenter’s career

CTSOs – Career and Technical Student Organizations

SCHOOL-TO-CAREER LECTURE SESSION

What To Wear?

Dress slacks or khaki pantsA collared shirtPolished shoesA dress or skirt No jeans or flip flops

DressProfessionally

What Great Explorations Will Do For You…

Build your network of people who can help you get a job

Learn about careers

Help you prepare for the future

Encourage you to participate in CTSOs

What Do I Need To Do In Order To Attend GREAT EXPLORATIONS?

1. Complete the requested information on the back of the Great Exploration sign-up form

2. Complete and return forms by deadline

3. First Come, First serve…….first twenty-five students to submit applications and…are qualified may attend

There is NO EXPENSE for this trip, but

you will need to BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH since we will be stopping to eat before returning to school

Friday, November 22nd 7:30 AM – Leave School

8:15AM – Arrive at McKimmon Center/Register8:45AM – Activities Begin

12:00PM – ClosingSTOP FOR LUNCH

2:00PM – Arrive at FVHS

McKimmon Center

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYRaleigh, NC

CAREER AND TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2014

Air conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Biopharmaceutical Technology Collision Repair Cosmetology Electrical Systems Geospatial Information Systems Nursing Assistant Plumbing Simulation and Game Development WeldingSCHOOL TRIP TO INVESTIGATE/SIGN PAPER