9th Grade Parent and Student Meeting...
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9th Grade Parent and Student Meeting Advisement 10/1/2015
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9th Grade Parent and Student MeetingAdvisement
10/1/2015
Tonight's Topics
1. PSAT & Khan Academy
2. Naviance
3. Resume Building
4. Transcripts, GPA, Carnegie Credits
5. Learning Styles
Let’s think ahead…..To College!!!!
What do colleges look for in an applicant?
1. Challenging Schedule
2. Grades
3. Standardized test scores
4. Extracurricular Activities
5. Essay
6. Letters of Recommendation
PSAT& Khan Academy
PSAT 9
October, 14, 2015ALL 9th graders will take!
ALL students are already registered!
Students will be homeroom taking the test during the first two blocks of the day
Very important to arrive on time!!!
Scholarships Attached to the PSAT (11th
grade)
Scholarships Attached to the PSAT (11th
grade)
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Move on When Ready
Move on When Ready
Senior year
Magnet Gradation requirements must be metEconomics and Government
English
Naviance
NAVIANCE
Internet-based program
http://connection.naviance.com/Rockdale
College and Career Planning
Family ConnectionUsername – first name last name (no spaces and all
caps)
Password – student #
NAVIANCE
Put username here (first name, last name – LAURENLEWIN)
Student ID#
NAVIANCEPut username here (first initial, last name – msuddeth)
Student ID#
NAVIANCEPut username here (first initial, last name – msuddeth)
Student ID#
Getting Involved!!!
Resume Building
Why is getting involved important?
Helps with time management
Helps to make new friends
Helps to feel connected to the Magnet School
Helps to build leadership
Helps to build confidence
Helps discover passions
Why is getting involved important for college applications?
Colleges want to see balanced students
Colleges want involved students
Demonstrates commitments
Demonstrates types of interest
Quality is much more important that quantity!!!
Choose a few! Stick to them! Become a leader!
What does getting involved look like?
Magnet extra-curricular activities
RCHS extra-curricular activities
Fine Arts
Sports
Religious
Scouts
Volunteer/ Community service
Part-time job
Grades, GPA, Carnegie Credits
Progress reports
OUR SCHOOL GOAL:
A-B Honor Roll – 70%
Last year’s freshmen class data was:70% A-B Honor Roll95% completion rate for fall semester
Where do you want to go to college????Does freshmen year matter on college applications?
Personal Goals:
Focus on student
achievement
Avoiding Final Grade Consequences
Academic Probation 70-74% on report card
Academic Probation contract with individual requirements
Grade below 70% on report card Results in removal from program
Transferring back to your zoned high school
Start 2nd semester at a new school
1st Semester
Calculating Final GradesSemester Grade = 80%Final Exam = 20%
1st semester
Final Exam TipsGive yourself enough cushion before the exam
Don’t count on the final exam to RAISE your grade!
Begin studying for final exams during Thanksgiving Break
1st Semester
Final grades for the semester go on your high school transcript
1st & 2nd semester grades are not averaged
1st Semester
Carnegie Credit for graduation is earned based on final semester grades
GPA is calculated based on final semester grades
Carnegie Credits
Return RVC form
80+ = Accept
Below 80 = Don’t Accept and plan to re-take
GPA Non-weighted GPA
A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0
Weighted GPA
AP and Magnet classes are weighted = 1.2
A = 5.2 B = 4.2 C = 3.2 D = 2.2
GPA
Why is your GPA important?Magnet opportunities
College Admissions
HOPE
Scholarships
YOU CAN DO IT!
There is still time to get your grades up…but the time
NOW!
You can reach your goals if you follow through and
work for it!
Being enrolled at RMSST is no guarantee for college
admissions
Fall Break Opportunities
Learning StylesVisual, Tactile, Auditory
Visual
Visual
Tactile/ Kinesthetic
Tactile/ Kinesthetic
Thank you for coming!
