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Welcome, Junior Parents
Class of 2020
Graduation requirements for Billings Public Schools--required fourteen (14) required credits and seven (7) elective credits:
4 credits in English
2 credits in Mathematics
1 credit in World History
1 credit in American History
1/2 credit in American Government and 1/2 credit in a Senior Social Studies course
2 credits in Science (1 Biological and 1 Physical)
1 credit in Physical Education and Health
1 credit in Visual or Performing Arts
1 credit in Practical Arts
7 credits in Electives
It is important to have strong ACADEMIC courses junior and senior years!
Students should have at least 4 core classes!
● Colleges are very sensitive to course selection and grades
● Colleges can withdraw an acceptance based on the final transcript submitted
● If your student is entering the military after high school, their options can be limited by poor performance
Get College Credit NOW and for LESS $$$★ Dual credit in Skyview
Classroom★ University Connections at
MSU-B★ AP Courses
Schedule ChangesColleges make admission decision based on the courses submitted to them, so . .
● It is your student’s responsibility to contact the college they have applied to if they are thinking about changing their schedule.
○ For 1st sem -- Dropping a class to a non-credit○ For 2nd semester -- Changing classes
● Schedule changes can affect admission decisions, scholarships, honors programs, etc.
● Please watch deadlines for schedule changes.
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Want to contact us?
College/Career Help!
College Rep/military visits!
How do we log into Career Cruising?
Have your student log in through PowerSchool OR you can log in as a parent.
Career Cruising!
Helpful Links
❏ Sign up to retake the ACT❏ Register for the College Fair - Sept 18❏ College Application Week site❏ FAFSA ID Link❏ FAFSA site❏ NCAA/ NAIA❏ MUS Scholarship❏ WUE Schools
Also, you can find a list on Skyview’s Counseling Website!
Letters of Recommendation❏ Ask several people who can offer a
variety of input- work ethic, volunteer, academic or character
❏ Give the person a resume to use❏ Allow plenty of time ❏ Consider allowing the letter to be
confidential. Admissions/scholarship committees place more weight in confidential letters.
❏ WATCH DEADLINES
All juniors will take the ACT on April 2.
● Watch announcements and mail for ACT info● https://resources.opened.com/okact/● Please make sure your students are present● Information will be mailed home from the district● HAVE STUDENTS SAVE THEIR SCORE REPORT
What ACT score do we need?
CollegeSimply
Find the LINK on Career Cruising!
PSAT-Practice for the SAT
The PSAT is a practice test and also the way to qualify for national merit.
When: October 10
Signups: September 17-October 3 at 3:00
Limited tests, so sign up early
❖ On line at ACT or CollegeBoard★ https://resources.opened.com/okact/
❖ Sycamore Learning Center ACT Prep
❖ Huntington OR Sylvan Learning Center
You should create an account ASAP for any senior athletes.
There is a cost.
You will need to send ACT scores directly from ACT to NCAA- #9999
http://www.playnaia.org/eligibility-center
Skyview Job Shadow Day December 18th
• Required:• Orientation on November 7th• Meeting with business leaders on Dec. 5th
● October 10- PSAT--sign ups--Sept. 17-Oct. 3 (limited tests)
● April 2 -ACT for all juniors● February 13- ASVAB , sign up by March 11.
Notice
Sign up for REMIND!
