10th Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Welcome

Principal’s Notes

AcademicsIntervention and academic

supportInvolvementParenting 10th gradersCommunication

Assistant Principals

School behaviorsTeachable momentsFlexibilityKeep your ears and eyes openAcademic ups and downs

Counseling Staff Amanda Breeden A – GL 469-742-8713Rebecca Puster Gm – Ki 469-742-8712Pam Kennedy KL – N 469-742-8709Stacey Ruff O – Z 469-742-8714 Jeannie Walls - College & Career 469-742-8799Debbie Barnes – Registrar 469-742-8710Gigi Johnson – Office Coordinator 469-742-8711

FYI – Amanda Breeden will be on Maternity Leave Sept 1 – Oct 21. Lissa Testa will be the substitute counselor. Lissa_Testa@lovejoyisd.net (469-742-8713)

Additional Counseling News

Rebecca Puster and Pam Kennedy are time sharing their job.

Most days, Ms. Kennedy will be here in the mornings and Ms. Puster will be here in the afternoons.

In case of emergency or an immediate need, Ms. Puster or Ms. Kennedy will be able to assist you for all students Gm-N.

For questions about credits or graduation, please contact the counselor based on the alpha splits◦ Ms. Puster – Gm - Ki◦ Ms. Kennedy – Kj - N

Academic Graduation Requirements

Transcripts- PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY- Middle School grades

- Summer school, CBE, E-school, etc. - GPA - Class rank - Top 10% rule

Graduation Plans

26 credits required for graduation

Distinguished, Recommended Both are college-bound plans

Graduation Plans - Side by Side

Recommended Distinguished

ENGLISH 4.0 4.0MATHEMATICS 4.0 4.0SCIENCE 4.0 4.0SOCIAL STUDIES 4.0 4.0LOVEJOY LEADERSHIP 0.5 0.5HEALTH 0.5 0.5FINE ARTS 1.0 1.0PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0 1.0TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 1.0 1.0 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2.0 3.0ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES 4.0 3.0

TOTAL CREDITS 26 26

***The Distinguished Plan requires 4 advanced measures.

Distinguished Achievement Diploma (DAP)

What is an Advanced Measure?A student needs any 4 of the following:A Junior year PSAT score that designates them

as commended or higherA score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each

score is one advanced measure)A college academic course and Tech Prep

articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure)

An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one)

Additional Graduation Requirements

Senior Project – Pass all sections of exit level

TAKS

GradesTips for Academic Success

Your student should:• Use an academic planner to organize assignments• Attend LHS tutorials • Utilize the CAT – Center for Academic Training

• Math Tutorials are available daily in the mornings.

• Study in an environment conducive to learning• Study in small increments• Plan homework from most to least difficult• Schedule a meeting with the teacher when you are

having difficulty in class• Look at Power School each week and share the

information with parents• Email his/her teachers when absent

Testing

Classes of 2014 High School Testing

PSAT: Preliminary SAT – October 12SAT: College Entrance Exam – Spring of Junior yearACT: College Entrance Exam - Spring of Junior yearAP: Advanced Placement ExamTAKS: Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills

PSAT – Wednesday, October 12

What to bring to the test:- a photo ID

- two #2 pencils- a calculator (four-function, scientific, or graphing)

Absolutely no cell phones are allowed.

PSAT Information

The PSAT has five sections:- Critical Reading - 2 sections- Math-2 sections- Writing Skills-1 section

Each section is timed-2 hours and 10 minutes is allotted for the five test sections

When will I receive my score reports?

Through LEAPS in JanuaryYou will receive a detailed reportHow can I use my report?

SophomoreYear

Become a self-advocate Attend College Night Choose courses that stretch you

for your junior year – AP and Dual Credit senior year

Select meaningful community service options. Follow your passions and career interests.

Spend summers actively engaged in activities.◦ Internships◦ Volunteer Work◦ Summer enrichment camps

Naviance

All in the FamilyPartnership

◦Self Assessment for both student and parents

LocationFinancesFind the Perfect Match for THIS

ChildWho’s idea is this, anyway?

◦Who wants to go to Harvard?◦Who wants to be a Doctor?

College Match…Things to Consider

AcademicCareer/ Proposed

MajorExtracurricular

ActivitiesSocial PreferenceRetention &

Graduation Rates

Size LocationCostAdmissions

RequirementsPrivate vs. PublicLarge vs. Small Special Programs

Look at Yourself: Determine your Interest

and Goals

Look at your Institutional Options

Things to ask YourselfHow do I learn best?

◦In large or lecture style classes, or in small discussion/ seminar settings?

What extracurricular activities have been most important to me?◦Which will I want to continue in

college?What have I learned about my

academics interests and abilities that will influence what I might study in college?

Types of Colleges

Liberal Arts CollegesUniversitiesTechnical Institutes and Professional

SchoolsCommunity or Junior Colleges

Liberal Arts Colleges

Focus on the education of undergraduate students

Most are smaller than universitiesClasses tend to be smallerMore personal attentionStudents are exposed to a broad base

of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences

Employers value the graduates well-rounded preparation

Universities

Generally larger and include a liberal arts colleges◦As well as, some professionally- oriented

colleges and graduate programsOffer a greater range of academic

choices than do liberal arts collegesProvide more extensive resources

◦Library, laboratory, fine arts, athletic facilities

Class size will reflect institutional size

Technical Institutions and Professional Schools

Enrolled students who have made clear decisions about what they want to study

Emphasize preparation for specific careers

Should be very sure of your future direction before selecting one of these options

Community or Junior Colleges

Generally offers the first two years of a liberal arts education, in addition to specialized occupational preparation

An associate degree may be awarded at the end of a two-year program of studies, following which many students continue their education at four-year institution

Associate of Applied Science degrees and certifications give a specialized skill that prepares students for the workforce after a semester or 2 years depending on the program (ex. nursing)

Bachelor of Arts/ ScienceA bachelor's degree is an academic

degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts four years, but can be done in a longer or shorter amount of time. (120+ credit hours)

Most colleges will determine if certain majors will earn a Bachelor of Art or a Bachelor of Science.

Often the difference between a Bachelor of Art and a Bachelor of Science is differentiated by the choice of sciences and maths within the degree plan.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

The “professional” degree offered by the college/ conservatory training programs for dance and theater arts (musical theater, acting, directing, design, and technical theater) containing approximately 65% or more course work in these related fields.

Campus VisitsWhen and Where

◦Try to visit when students are on campus◦Sporting events, lecture series, classes, etc. ◦Overnight stays: inside glimpse of any school

Investigate before you visit◦Make sure the institution has your major◦Does it have many of your top priorities◦Basic Demographics

Let the Representatives know you are there… It shows interest

Categorizing Your Options

•Safety School (s)

•1-2

Sure Thing

•Match School (s)

•2-4

Challenge

•Reach School (s)

•1-2

Dream

What Matters Most to a College

Overall high school grades College prep course grades (AP and GT)

Quality of courses, diversity, level of difficulty, trends/ consistency of grades ***Rigor of course work

Class rank Standardized test scores Admissions essay Extracurricular activities Demonstrated interest Special talent Letters of recommendation

Why have Assessments? Provide objective measuresWide variance found in course

content and grading standardsData necessary for impacting

student learning and successAllows for comparison

ACT3 hour college entrance examComposed of 4 tests

◦ English usage◦ Mathematics◦ Reading◦ Science Reasoning◦ 30 minute optional writing test

Score range 1-36 for each areaWriting test score range 2-12

www.actstudent.org

SAT3 hour and 45 minute college

entrance examComposed of 3 tests

◦Critical Reading◦Mathematics◦Writing Skills

Scores range 200-800 for each area

www.collegeboard.com

Naviancehttps://connection.naviance.com/lovejoy

Student Records◦Organizations◦Extracurricular Activities◦Parent Information

Career PlanningCollege PlanningScholarshipsLearning Styles

Sophomore Year

College Visits

◦ Vacation tours - Visit colleges that are near a vacation site

◦ Virtual tours - Access a college website and click on link to virtual tour

◦ Local college representatives – Use them for your questions and concerns