Welcome to Sophomore and

Junior Parent Night!

October 8, 2014

SSES AdministrationSSES Principal: Mr. Jerome LeathersSchool Directors:

Ms. Marla Bullock- School of Business Ms. Jennifer Campbell- School of Biomedical

Sciences Mr. David Hackney- School of Infrastructure Mr. John Rollack- School of Engineering

SSES Student Services ContactsCounselors:Biomedical: Mr. Ronnie Geter x 68256 Ronnie.Geter@dpsnc.netBusiness Management: Ms. Camille Braxton x 68273 Leslie.Braxton@dpsnc.netEngineering: Ms. Cierra Hill x 81108 Cierra.Hill@dpsnc.netInfrastructure: Ms. Adrienne Haith x 68271 Adrienne.Haith@dpsnc.net

Guidance Assistant: Jacqueline McCoy x 81100 Jacqueline.McCoy@dpsnc.net

Additional Support: College Advisor

Ms. Dianne Matthews lmatthe1@email.unc.eduGraduation Coach:

Ms. Nelyssa Crews x 68272 Nelyssa.Crews@dpsnc.netCareer Development Coordinator:

Ms. Rosalind Garmon x 68252 Rosalind.Garmon@dpsnc.netSocial Worker:

Ms. Cynthia Mangum x 68268 Cynthia.Mangum@dpsnc.netNurse:

Ms. Tricia Howard x 68267 Tricia.Howard@dpsnc.netRegistrar:

Ms. Jaime Ramsey x 68223 Jaime.Ramsey@dpsnc.net

School Communication Spartan Weekly Newsletter

SSES-SPARTANS-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Guidance Newsletter and Scholarship Bulletin SSES School Website

www.Southern.dpsnc.net PowerSchool Parent Portal

http://www.dpsnc.net/parents/homebase.

Path to High School Graduation

Graduation Credit RequirementsContent Area Future-Ready Core

English 4 Credits

Mathematics 4 Credits

Science 3 Credits

Social Studies 4 Credits

Health & PE 1 Credit

World Language Not required for Graduation; however, most colleges/universities require 2 credits in the same language for admission

Concentration 4 Credits in the student’s chosen Academy and Project Management

Electives 7 Credits

Total 28 Credits

Core Course Requirements

English English I English II English III English IV

Math Common Core I Common Core II Common Core III Common Core IV

Science Earth Science

AP Earth and Env A Physical Science

Physical Science Chemistry Physics

Biology

Social Studies World HistoryAmerican History IAmerican History IICivics and Economics

Transcript Review

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Transcript Review

Dual Enrollment

Options

Career and College PromiseMs. Patricia Gouldgouldp@durhamtech.edu 919-536-7200 x 1417

Holton Career and Resource CenterMs. Heather HaymerHeather.Haymer@dpsnc.net919-560-2219 x 33106

HOLTON CAREER & RESOURCE CENTER

Tests, Tests, and More Tests

Ms. Talecia JohnsonTesting Coordinator

PSAT Testing

About PSAT

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT measures: Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills

The PSAT will be administered to all sophomores/juniors that registered on October 15th.

SAT Testing

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is a program cosponsored by

the College Board. It's a standardized test that provides colleges with

information to make decisions regarding admission. The SAT measures:

Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills

Includes three kinds of questions: Multiple-choice questions Student-produced responses (mathematics only) Essay question Is machine-scored, except for the essay

PLAN Test PLAN is designed to improve students' preparation for education,

training, and work after high school.

The PLAN covers: English Mathematics Reading Science

PLAN points out academic strengths and areas for improvement and lets students know if they're on track for college.

Provides an estimated ACT score.

PLAN helps them find careers that match their interests and even helps connect them with colleges interested in them.

PLAN scores can also used to determine eligibility for the Career and College Promise program at Durham Tech

All 10th grade students will take this exam October 22nd

ACT Testing

The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

Many colleges will use ACT scores to determine admission

The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English Mathematics Reading Science

The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

All juniors will take this exam March 3rd.

ASVAB Testing The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the

most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. Measures strengths and weaknesses in four areas:

Arithmetic Reasoning Word Knowledge Paragraph Comprehension Mathematics Knowledge

Provides career information for various civilian and military occupations

Can be used to indicate future success in college, vocational school, or a military career.

There is no obligation to join the military Deadline: October 21st Cost: FREE Exam Date: November

6th

AP Exams

AP courses provide high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses and achieve college credit or advanced placement.

These courses help students: Raise their GPA Stand Out in College Admissions Earn College Credits Skip Introductory Classes

AP Exams are May 4-15th . The specific date is determined by the course.

Visit https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/ for more information

ACT WorkKeys

ACT WorkKeys is a job skills assessment test and part of ACT’s Work Readiness System.

Students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway will take this exam prior to graduation.

Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys assessments in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information can lead to earning ACT's National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC)

It is a Senior Exam given in December (January Graduates) and February (June Graduates)

Making the most of this year!

Making the most of this

year!First Semester of Sophomore Year Review your transcript and goals with your counselor. Take the PSAT, ASVAB Start exploring post graduation options Update (or register for) your CFNC account Pursue extracurricular activities Look into about academic summer programs

First Semester of Junior Year Review your transcript and goals with your counselor. Take the SAT, ASVAB Narrow down your post graduation options. Enroll,

Enlist, Employed Attend college fairs, meet with recruiters, find an

internship/apprentiship Research Financial Aid options Update CFNC Planner

Making the most of this

year!Second Semester of Sophomore Year Continue to maintain/improve grades Review PSAT results, register for test prep courses Research college majors and tuition costs Use your CFNC account for online college tours Plan to participate in volunteer activities Seek leadership positions Register for rigorous courses (AP/Honors)

Second Semester of Junior Year Take an ACT prep course to prepare for March 3rd exam Update CFNC Planner Extracurricular and volunteer activities Seek leadership positions Register for rigorous courses Research college admission requirements GPA!!!

Making the most of this

year!Summer After Sophomore Year Review your transcript and report card Review PLAN results, register for test prep courses Research colleges that interest you Use your CFNC account for online college tours Participate in volunteer activities Seek leadership positions Register for rigorous courses (AP/Honors)next year

Summer After Junior Year Review all test results and complete test prep activities Update CFNC Planner Participate in an internship, apprenticeship,

extracurricular, or volunteer activities. Choose your path: Enroll, Enlist, or Employed

Plan to start the process in the Fall of Senior year!

Helpful Resources College Foundation of North Carolina www.cfnc.org

Provides a great deal of information and tools for college planning. Big Future www.bigfuture.org

An excellent resource hosted by College Board. It allows students to search and prepare for colleges using a variety of different information (i.e. ACT/SAT score, GPA, distance, cost, major, etc.)

ACT www.act.org This website provides information about the ACT and PLAN exams, dates,

registration, and practice tests College Board www.collegeboard.org

Provides information about SAT, PSAT, AP exams as well as information about college applications.

March 2 Success www.march2success.com PSAT, SAT, and ASVAB preparation tools and links to scholarships

Todays Military www. todaysmilitary.com Everything you want to know about joining any branch of the military in one

website. My Future www.myfuture.com

This website is perfect for students that aren’t sure what to do after graduation. It helps students explore careers, colleges, and military planning.

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