Academic Info Night

10th and 11th grade families

02.23.161

  Marsha GaulkeCounselor9-12 A-Co612.668.4374

  Christina RatesCollege and Career Center Coordinator612.668.4363 

Marie HassellCounselor9-12 Cr-Hi612.668.4370

  Nneka AbdullahCollege and Career Center Coordinator612.668.4363 

  Lauren LewisCounselor9-12 Hj-Mc612.668.4368 

  Renee MagneyProgram Clerk612.668.4373 

Don DillaCounselor9-12 Me-Ro612.668.4369 

  Jamie WoodsCredit Clerk/ Counseling Support612.668.4371

 

Jackie VertiganCounselor9-12 Ru-Z 612.668.4372 

     Richard Palmquist

Credit Clerk/ Counseling Support612.668.4367

Your Counseling Team

South Counselors are ALL ABOUT STUDENT SUCCESS!

See us for:Struggles with classes or school workPlans for graduation and life beyond high schoolProblem-solving & decision-makingOrganization & FocusSomeone to listen Referrals for support or therapy, including mental and chemical healthWays to get involved and connected in high school

Career and College Center (CCC)

Ms. Rates and Ms. AbdullahRoom 2468 am - 4pm 612-668-4363christina.rates@mpls.k12.mn.us or Nneka.abdullah@mpls.k12.mn.us

• College research, applications, & essays

• Scholarships & financial aid• ACT/SAT info and registration• Career & job searches and

resumes• Communicate to students,

parents and staff with weekly emails.

• Naviance support for students, parents and staff

My Life Plan OverviewGraduation requirementDone in classrooms or the CCCHelps students explore:

themselves (learning styles, personality, career interests)

careerscollegeProcess

ScholarshipsTest prep

Naviance & the parent Portal

See info sheet on signing upMake sure your email address is up to date

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College Admissions Testing

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Students need to send scores to colleges directly from the test organization. South High does not send test scores to colleges.

ACT v SAT Tests are one part of a college application Check dates at: actstudent.org OR

collegeboard.org Test Optional? Check out

http://www.fairtest.org for schools with optional testing requirements

ACTat South High

March 15, 2016 (Juniors)

All students are encouraged to participate in the March 15, 2016 test to be given at South High.

ACT Prep Classes are available through: College and Career Center (CCC) 612.668.4363

orCommunity Education 612.668.4326

 

Counseling Department EventsEvent Date Time Location

Senior Planning Night

Tuesday, September 22

6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

PSAT Wednesday, October 28

8:30-11:30 Auditorium

Career Fair Friday, November 6 9:00-10:30am CommonsJunior Planning Night

Tuesday, November 17

6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

Financial Aid Night Tuesday, December 1 6:30-8:00pm Commons & Auditorium

10th and 11th Grade Night Tuesday, February 23 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

MNACC College Fair Thursday, April 14 1:26-3:10am Commons

8th Grade Registration Night Wednesday, May 4 6:00-8:00pm Commons &

Auditorium

Get ready for college: Colleges look for accelerated work such as AP, CIS, & PSEO.

Become a better learner:Learn lifelong skillsLearn from motivated peers

It saves:MoneyTime

Why Take Accelerated Coursework?

Rigorous Courses Project-Lead-the-Way (PLTW)

College level engineering courses taught by adjunct faculty. College credit earned through passing test at end of course.

Advanced Placement (AP Courses) College level courses at South HS. Possible college

credit through test at end of course. College in the Schools (CIS Courses)

U of M courses offered at South HS by adjunct faculty. U of M college credit by successful completion of course.

Future Forward Partnership with MCTC for future educators to earn an AA

degree while in high school Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Completing a college class at the college. Admission determined by college. College credit by successful completion of course.

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PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options)

Juniors and Seniors may qualify to take college courses

Sophomores may be eligible for some Career/Tech Ed courses

Earn both high school and college credits Courses and books are paid for through the State

of MN South High schedule works around PSEO courses

(see your counselor) Many (but not all) colleges allow PSEO credits to

transfer in Applications are due in the spring prior for

following year Information is located online at

http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/StuSuc/CollReadi/PSEO/

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South High Graduation Requirements

21.5 credits Take a

standardized test (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, etc.)

My Life Plan milestones(MLP)

•4 years Social Studies•4 years English•3+ years Math•3+ years Science•1 year PE•1 year Health•1 year Fine Arts

Process for Requesting Courses

Tuesday, February 23thCourse choice materials distributed through

English classrooms.Consult with teachers and family and complete

course request form. See the curriculum guide on the South web page

under academics http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Curriculum_Guide_2004-05

Feb 29 through March 11 students will meet with their counselor

individuallydevelop an academic plan for the rest of high

schoolenter choices into computer in the CCC

Just a Note…There are no guarantees of receiving

classes requested. Administration considers the number of requests,

budgeting, staffing, etc.Alternatives MUST be provided

Schedules for next year are not final until the end of August (just before school starts)

Academic SupportsTeachers are always the first resourceOther resources are available:

Writing Center- 8 am-4pm DailyMath Center - 8:30am-4pm Daily

https://sites.google.com/site/shsmathcenter/Hennepin County/Minneapolis Public LibrariesCommunity agenciesPeer supports/ study groups

Credit RecoveryCounselors can help students make a plan to recover credits from a fail.

•ALC – Monday -Thursday from 3:00-5:00 pm•Summer School•Alternative Schools•Other

MPS Online Learning is available for acceleration in

Health, PE, Math, Art, and Science

Thank you!

Questions?