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CLASS OF 2017:WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
FOR 10TH GRADE (AND BEYOND)
Ms. Stahl
MEET YOUR GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
From Left to Right: Mr. Crist (F-0), Ms. Stahl (P-Z), Ms. Henicle (B-Level Guidance Secretary),
Ms. Shoap (9th Gr. Counselor), Baily (Therapy Dog), Mrs. Baer (A-E & ALL FCCTC Students),
and Mrs. Caiati (C-Level Guidance Secretary)
V.I.P. = V.H.P.
Ms. Henicle – B-Level Mrs. Caiati – C-Level
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE?
1. Credits
2. Proficiency on the Keystone Exams
3. Research Paper
CREDITS TO GRADUATE: 23.5
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
3 or 4 Credits of Social Studies
3 or 4 Credits of Science
3.5 or 4 Credits of Electives
1.5 Credits of Physical Education
.5 Credit of Health
1 Credit of World Language OR .5 Credit of Career Prep.
1 Credit of Computer Applications
.5 Credit of 21st Century Communications
.5 Credit of Personal Finance
FCCTC CREDITS TO GRADUATE: 29
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
3 Credits of Social Studies
3 Credits of Science
.5 Credit of Physical Education
.5 Credit of Health
.5 Personal Finance
.5 Communications
2 Credits of Electives (Completed 9th Grade Year)
9 Credits at Career Tech (3 Credits/Year – 10, 11, 12)
#PLANAHEAD #YOUCANDOIT #CLASSOF2017
• Are you on track?!
• How many credits do you have?
•Will you be able to do the following
when you are a senior?• Early To College
• Senior Privilege
• Work Experience
• Internships
• Ask questions. Ask questions. Ask questions.
KEYSTONE EXAMS
•Must show proficiency in three subject areas:• Algebra 1
• Literature
• Biology
•Remediation
•Keystone Dates: January 2015
RESEARCH PAPER
• 11th Grade English classes
• 70% or higher
• This will become very important NEXT year.
• Speak to your English teacher for more info!
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ASVAB:ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY
• ALL sophomores take this assessment.
• Cost: FREE!
• It is NOT just for the military! It is a GREAT
career awareness tool!• asvabprogram.com
• Test Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2014
PSAT/NMSQT
• Wednesday, October 15, 2014
• Cost: $14
• Fee Waivers?
• FANTASTIC practice opportunity!
• Sign up in the Guidance Office with
Ms. Henicle from 9/30-10/3!
• Practice for Junior Year PSAT & SATs• Scholarship Opportunity – National Merit Scholarship (11th Grade Year)
• Results provide feedback on strengths and growth edges
• AP Potential – Identifies AP courses that you show potential to be successful in
• My College Quickstart – Online tool to help with feedback for improvement, college planning, and practice material
THINK YOU MISSED FCCTC?
•October 21: General Meeting at WASHS• Ask your Guidance Counselor for a pass to attend.
•November 18: Field Trip to FCCTC• Ask for a Field Trip form in the B-Level Guidance Office
• January (Date TBD): Interviews for FCCTC• Ask your Guidance Counselor to help you prepare for this.
LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
HOBYHUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
• One Waynesboro 10th Grade Student is selected.
• All-expense paid conference
• Held at Shippensburg University 5/14/2015 – 5/17/2015
• Interact with regional, national, and international renowned leaders
• Develop and strengthen your leadership skills
• Listen to announcements!!!!!!!!!
http://www.centralpahoby.org
EARLY TO COLLEGE
October 31st from 8:00 – 9:00 (Balcony)
Come learn more information about this GREAT opportunity!
Listen to the announcements for more info!
FRANKLIN COUNTY COLLEGE/CAREER FAIR
Chambersburg Area Senior High School
Tuesday, October 21st,
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
JOB SHADOWING
• You can shadow up to 2 times per school year.
• It is an excused day from school!
• You MUST fill out an application
first and have it approved.
• Available in the Guidance
Office (B-Level)
INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE?
• Health Careers Scholar Academy• University of Pittsburgh
• http://www.hcsa.pitt.edu/
• Summit Health Education Resources: Franklin County• SummitHealth.org/EducationResources
• Take advantage of these outstanding opportunities to learn more
about healthcare careers! Plan NOW!
• Contact Angela Austin• (717) 709-4755
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE?
A-E & ALL FCCTC Students: [email protected]
F-0: [email protected]
P-Z: [email protected]
COLLEGE/CAREER SEARCH TOOLS
• Educationplanner.org
• Myplan.com
• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• www.collegeboard.org
• www.defense.gov
• www.bridges.com (User: 0047000 Password: wayne)
