WELCOME TOWELCOME TO

SOPHOMORESOPHOMORE

PARENT NIGHTPARENT NIGHT

POINTS TO PONDER……POINTS TO PONDER……

Everything COUNTSEverything COUNTS Concentrate on academic Concentrate on academic

preparationpreparation Continue to develop basic Continue to develop basic

skills and co-curricular skills and co-curricular interestsinterests

Begin Career ExplorationBegin Career Exploration

KEYS TO SUCCESSKEYS TO SUCCESS

Focus on academicsFocus on academics Get involved in clubs and/or Get involved in clubs and/or

organizationsorganizations Start long-term planning Start long-term planning Be prepared by taking Be prepared by taking

standardized testsstandardized tests Know the detailsKnow the details Use your resourcesUse your resources

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

SPORTSSPORTS CLUBSCLUBS VOLUNTEER TIMEVOLUNTEER TIME COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

SERVICESERVICE CHURCH YOUTH CHURCH YOUTH

GROUPSGROUPS

Students should be keeping an updated Students should be keeping an updated resume of all activities, especially resume of all activities, especially awards received or awards received or volunteer/community service hours volunteer/community service hours logged.logged.

LONG - RANGE PLANNING LONG - RANGE PLANNING FOR THE FUTUREFOR THE FUTURE

Begin to make college visits, if Begin to make college visits, if you haven’t already, for you haven’t already, for students that want to continue students that want to continue their education. their education.

Take advantage of Fall Break Take advantage of Fall Break and long weekends.and long weekends.

ATTENTION TO DETAILATTENTION TO DETAIL Students are classified Students are classified

sophomores, etc. in August sophomores, etc. in August onlyonly and are not reclassified and are not reclassified until the beginning of the until the beginning of the next school year.next school year.

In order to become a junior, In order to become a junior, a student MUST HAVE 10 a student MUST HAVE 10 credits. credits.

ATTENTION TO DETAILATTENTION TO DETAIL

Credits are awarded at the end of Credits are awarded at the end of each semester; ½ credit for each class each semester; ½ credit for each class in December and again in May. in December and again in May.

Combining Grades PolicyCombining Grades Policy If failed 1If failed 1stst semester, but passed 2 semester, but passed 2ndnd semester, semester,

then combine (ex. 1then combine (ex. 1stst = 60, 2 = 60, 2ndnd = 80, combine = 80, combine to equal 70 – student receives full credit)to equal 70 – student receives full credit)

If passed the 1If passed the 1stst semester, but failed 2 semester, but failed 2ndnd semester, semester, do not combinedo not combine (ex. 1 (ex. 1stst = 80, 2 = 80, 2ndnd = = 60, do not combine – Student only receives 160, do not combine – Student only receives 1stst semester credit)semester credit)

ATTENTION TO DETAILATTENTION TO DETAIL

Your students MUST HAVE all Your students MUST HAVE all required classes AND required classes AND 2222 credits credits total in order to graduate.total in order to graduate.

There is a difference between There is a difference between Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements and and Pre-College CurriculumPre-College Curriculum

It is imperative that you be It is imperative that you be involved and informed regarding involved and informed regarding your student’s grades and credits. your student’s grades and credits.

Infinite CampusInfinite Campus

www.etown.k12.ky.us Click on “Parent Information” linkClick on “Parent Information” link Click on “Parent Portal” linkClick on “Parent Portal” link Username = Student NumberUsername = Student Number Password = initials birthdate (ex. Password = initials birthdate (ex.

mb042395)mb042395) Click on “schedule”Click on “schedule” Click on name of class to see gradesClick on name of class to see grades

Make sure you click in correct Make sure you click in correct grading period. We are in Q2 right grading period. We are in Q2 right now.now.

KEES – KY Educational KEES – KY Educational Excellence ScholarshipExcellence Scholarship KEES is a scholarship program that rewards students KEES is a scholarship program that rewards students

who earn C+ or better grades with scholarship money to who earn C+ or better grades with scholarship money to attend one of Kentucky’s colleges or Technical schools.attend one of Kentucky’s colleges or Technical schools.

The higher the grades the student makes the more money The higher the grades the student makes the more money that he/she earns. A bonus award for the highest ACT that he/she earns. A bonus award for the highest ACT (15 or higher) composite or SAT scores can also be (15 or higher) composite or SAT scores can also be earned. Over the 4-year high school period students earned. Over the 4-year high school period students could earn as much as $2500 to apply toward their post-could earn as much as $2500 to apply toward their post-secondary education each year for up to four years of secondary education each year for up to four years of post-secondary school. That is $10,000 for a 4-year post-secondary school. That is $10,000 for a 4-year program and $5000 for a two-year program. There are program and $5000 for a two-year program. There are GPA requirements for the renewal of the scholarship each GPA requirements for the renewal of the scholarship each year.year.

Students and parents can visit Students and parents can visit www.kheaa.com to see a to see a complete listing of post-secondary schools that can complete listing of post-secondary schools that can accept the KEES scholarship and to find more accept the KEES scholarship and to find more information. Students are encouraged to create an information. Students are encouraged to create an account and check their KEES accounts at the end of account and check their KEES accounts at the end of each year.each year.

KEES – Base AwardKEES – Base AwardGPA GPA AmountAmount

2.52.5 $125$125

2.62.6 150150

2.72.7 175175

2.752.75 187187

2.82.8 200200

2.92.9 225225

3.03.0 250250

3.13.1 275275

3.23.2 300300

3.253.25 312312

3.33.3 325325

3.43.4 350350

3.53.5 375375

3.63.6 400400

3.73.7 425425

3.753.75 437437

3.83.8 450450

3.93.9 475475

4.04.0 500500

KEES – Bonus AwardKEES – Bonus AwardAct ScoreAct Score BonusBonus

1515 $36$36

1616 7171

1717 107107

1818 143143

1919 179179

2020 214214

2121 250250

2222 286286

2323 321321

2424 357357

2525 393393

2626 428428

2727 464464

28+28+ 500500

EXAMS:EXAMS:ENTRANCE AND OTHERS ENTRANCE AND OTHERS Encourage your Students Encourage your Students

to take standardized tests.to take standardized tests.PLAN (required 10PLAN (required 10thth))PSAT/NMSQT (should take PSAT/NMSQT (should take

1010thth and 11 and 11thth))ACT (required 11ACT (required 11thth))SAT (should take 11SAT (should take 11thth and and

1212thth))

PLANPLAN TEST DAYTEST DAY

Tuesday, September 27Tuesday, September 27thth 8:00 – 11:00 am8:00 – 11:00 am

ALL Sophomores will take the PLAN. There is ALL Sophomores will take the PLAN. There is no charge for the test.no charge for the test.

PLAN test scores are a predictor of ACT PLAN test scores are a predictor of ACT scores. ACT scores are placed on the scores. ACT scores are placed on the official high school transcript.official high school transcript.

PLAN includes:PLAN includes: Tests in English, math, reading, Tests in English, math, reading,

and science – just like the ACTand science – just like the ACT A career interest inventory that A career interest inventory that

can help find the best career can help find the best career choices for the studentchoices for the student

A guide that explains what the A guide that explains what the student’s scores mean and how student’s scores mean and how you can use themyou can use them

To learn more about the PLAN test visit To learn more about the PLAN test visit www.planstudent.org

PSAT/NMSQTPSAT/NMSQT College-bound College-bound 1010thth & 11 & 11thth graders graders Wednesday, October 12Wednesday, October 12thth

Measures critical reading, math Measures critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills. problem-solving, and writing skills.

The best preparation for the SAT Test.The best preparation for the SAT Test.

***The only way for students to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition

ACTACT

Required Assessment in Spring of Required Assessment in Spring of Junior Year (this one is FREE)Junior Year (this one is FREE)

Make take multiple times Make take multiple times Must register online Must register online – NEW!– NEW! 4 areas: English, Science, 4 areas: English, Science,

Mathematics, and ReadingMathematics, and Reading Fee - $34.00 (Fee Waiver available)Fee - $34.00 (Fee Waiver available) Optional Writing Test (add $15.50)Optional Writing Test (add $15.50) www.actstudent .org for more for more

information & Practice Testsinformation & Practice Tests

ACTACT Test Dates - Test Dates -

SeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberDecemberDecemberFebruaryFebruaryJuneJune

Registration must be completed Registration must be completed online at online at www.actstudent.org

SAT REASONING TESTSAT REASONING TEST Junior/Senior YearJunior/Senior Year 3 areas: Reading, Math, and Writing3 areas: Reading, Math, and Writing Subject Tests also availableSubject Tests also available Fee - $49 (Fee Waiver available)Fee - $49 (Fee Waiver available) www.collegeboard.com for more for more

informationinformation

Test DatesTest Dates::NovemberNovemberDecemberDecemberJanuary January March March May May JuneJune

End of Course End of Course Assessments – Assessments – New!New!

English 2, Algebra 2, English 2, Algebra 2, Biology, & US HistoryBiology, & US History

May 2012May 2012 Will count as 20% of Will count as 20% of

yearly grade for class.yearly grade for class. More information to come More information to come

laterlater

On-Demand On-Demand Writing – Writing – New!New!

Writing PromptWriting Prompt May 2012May 2012 More information to come More information to come

later.later.

Junior Junior ProgramsPrograms

Governor’s School for the Governor’s School for the ArtsArts

Available for 10Available for 10thth and 11 and 11thth

On-line GSA Summer Program applications On-line GSA Summer Program applications available beginning Oct. 1stavailable beginning Oct. 1st

Provides hands-on-arts opportunity for the states Provides hands-on-arts opportunity for the states talented high school students who are dancers, talented high school students who are dancers, actors, instrumental and vocal musicians, creative actors, instrumental and vocal musicians, creative writers, future architects or visual artists. writers, future architects or visual artists.

Primary component includes a three week summer Primary component includes a three week summer residential program, regional arts workshops and residential program, regional arts workshops and master classes, college and career day and an master classes, college and career day and an artistic roster of performing and visual artists made artistic roster of performing and visual artists made up of GSA Alumni.up of GSA Alumni.

Deadline is Dec. 31Deadline is Dec. 31stst

For more info go to For more info go to http://www.kentuckygsa.com

Governor’s Scholars ProgramGovernor’s Scholars Program Stimulating, five-week, residential summer program Stimulating, five-week, residential summer program

for outstanding Kentucky students completing their for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. junior year in high school.

Provides academic and personal growth in a Provides academic and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. and residential life experience.

Must have a standardized test score (PSAT, Must have a standardized test score (PSAT, ACT, or SAT) – need to take either 10ACT, or SAT) – need to take either 10thth or or Early Fall of Junior yearEarly Fall of Junior year

OctoberOctober - Applications sent to guidance counselors'  - Applications sent to guidance counselors' offices.offices.

Applications due before finals start in Applications due before finals start in DecemberDecember Decision made in Decision made in JanuaryJanuary For more info For more info http://www.kygsp.org/

Other Junior ProgramsOther Junior Programs

Hardin County Youth Hardin County Youth LeadershipLeadership

Girls and Boys StateGirls and Boys State Nolin RECC Youth TourNolin RECC Youth Tour APES (American Private APES (American Private

Enterprise System) SeminarEnterprise System) Seminar

Gatton Academy of Mathematics Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentuckyand Science in Kentucky Each year, the Gatton Academy admits 60 Each year, the Gatton Academy admits 60

Kentucky students who apply during their Kentucky students who apply during their sophomore year and are awarded admission based sophomore year and are awarded admission based on ACT/SAT scores, grades, responses to essay on ACT/SAT scores, grades, responses to essay questions, recommendations, and personal questions, recommendations, and personal interviews.interviews.

Instead of spending their junior and senior years in Instead of spending their junior and senior years in traditional high schools, students are dually-enrolled traditional high schools, students are dually-enrolled at the Gatton Academy and live in a uniquely at the Gatton Academy and live in a uniquely dedicated residence hall. Taking courses offered dedicated residence hall. Taking courses offered by WKU, students earn at least 60 college credit by WKU, students earn at least 60 college credit hours in addition to completing high school. hours in addition to completing high school.

Housing, tuition, and meals are all paid for through Housing, tuition, and meals are all paid for through funding by the Kentucky General Assembly in order funding by the Kentucky General Assembly in order to make this opportunity available to all qualifying to make this opportunity available to all qualifying students.students.

Gatton Academy of Mathematics Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentuckyand Science in Kentucky

Academy representatives will host Academy representatives will host Community Information Sessions Community Information Sessions across the state. A full list of session across the state. A full list of session dates, locations, and times is dates, locations, and times is available at the following link: available at the following link: http://www.wku.edu/academy/informhttp://www.wku.edu/academy/information_sessions.phpation_sessions.php

Visit their website Visit their website www.wku.edu/academy for more for more details.details.

Contact Corey Alderdice at Contact Corey Alderdice at 270.745.2971 for more information270.745.2971 for more information

ECTC/ECTC/SEEKSEEK Program Program

Must have completed the junior year of Must have completed the junior year of high school & have all credits up-to-datehigh school & have all credits up-to-date

Submit the following to ECTC:Submit the following to ECTC: Application for admissionApplication for admission ACT/COMPASS scoresACT/COMPASS scores Letter of recommendationLetter of recommendation High School transcript through the junior yearHigh School transcript through the junior year An interview with the Dean of Student Affairs or An interview with the Dean of Student Affairs or

the College Admissions Committee may be the College Admissions Committee may be requiredrequired

Contact Bryan Smith for further informationContact Bryan Smith for further information Ambern.Roberts@kctcs.edu (270) 706 - 8631(270) 706 - 8631

ECTC ECTC SEEKSEEK Program Program Requirements:Requirements: Be on track to graduateBe on track to graduate

Must have completed & passed the following Must have completed & passed the following courses:courses:

English 1, 2, & 3English 1, 2, & 3 Survey, World Civ, & US HistorySurvey, World Civ, & US History Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 Biology, Intro to Science, & ChemistryBiology, Intro to Science, & Chemistry History & Appreciation of the ArtsHistory & Appreciation of the Arts Health & PEHealth & PE

Have no major discipline infractionsHave no major discipline infractions Have a decent attendance recordHave a decent attendance record Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPAHave at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA

ECTC ECTC SEEKSEEK Program Program Requirements:Requirements: Be interested in one of the eleven technical Be interested in one of the eleven technical

programsprograms Air Conditioning TechnologyAir Conditioning Technology Automotive TechnologyAutomotive Technology Construction Technology (Carpentry)Construction Technology (Carpentry) Computer Aided Drafting and DesignComputer Aided Drafting and Design Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts Diesel TechnologyDiesel Technology Engineering TechnologyEngineering Technology Electrical TechnologyElectrical Technology Information TechnologyInformation Technology Machine Tool TechnologyMachine Tool Technology Welding TechnologyWelding Technology

Have the appropriate test scores for the program Have the appropriate test scores for the program you are interested in you are interested in

SHORT-TERM PLANNING FOR SHORT-TERM PLANNING FOR THE IMMEDIATE FUTURETHE IMMEDIATE FUTURE

You and your student are You and your student are the people most affected the people most affected by your student’s success.by your student’s success.

Be knowledgeable about Be knowledgeable about how to bring about that how to bring about that success.success.

Be responsible for Be responsible for important information and important information and details. details.

RESOURCESRESOURCES

CLASSROOM TEACHERSCLASSROOM TEACHERS GUIDANCE COUNSELORSGUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Melissa Butler (K-Z) & Lisa Mudd (A-J)Melissa Butler (K-Z) & Lisa Mudd (A-J) PRINCIPALPRINCIPAL

Steve SmallwoodSteve Smallwood Assistant PrincipalAssistant Principal

BJ HenryBJ Henry Dean of StudentsDean of Students

Doug BarnesDoug Barnes FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERFAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Karen Skees (765–7649)Karen Skees (765–7649)

Websites for InformationWebsites for Information

1. 1. www.collegeboard.com - Information on SAT, online registration, - Information on SAT, online registration, college planning, financial aidcollege planning, financial aid

2. 2. www.act.org and/or and/or www.actstudent.org - Information on ACT, - Information on ACT, online registration, college planning, financial aidonline registration, college planning, financial aid

3. 3. www.kheaa.com - Access KEES account, virtual campus tours, - Access KEES account, virtual campus tours, financial aid & scholarship informationfinancial aid & scholarship information

4. 4. www.gohigherky.org - Virtual campus tours, college planning, - Virtual campus tours, college planning, choosing a college, paying for collegechoosing a college, paying for college

5. 5. www.petersons.com - Information on college choices, - Information on college choices, scholarships, standardized test prep, etc.scholarships, standardized test prep, etc.

6. www.fastweb.com- Find college financial aid, search for - Find college financial aid, search for scholarships and get money for collegescholarships and get money for college

7. www.fafsa.ed.gov - Electronically submit the Free Application for - Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

8.8. www.finaid.org - Comprehensive, free financial aid, testing, & www.finaid.org - Comprehensive, free financial aid, testing, & college admissions info college admissions info

9. www.college-scholarships.com - Information on college 9. www.college-scholarships.com - Information on college scholarships and financial aid, free college scholarship searchscholarships and financial aid, free college scholarship search

Websites for InformationWebsites for Information

10.www.mapping-your-future.org One-stop site for information on 10.www.mapping-your-future.org One-stop site for information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning. The site financial strategies, career options, and college planning. The site is sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies who participate in is sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies who participate in the Federal Education Loan Program (FELP).the Federal Education Loan Program (FELP).

11. www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm T11. www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm The Occupational Outlook Handbook he Occupational Outlook Handbook is an invaluable tool. This site is very user friendly and has lots of is an invaluable tool. This site is very user friendly and has lots of information about every career imaginable. There is also labor information about every career imaginable. There is also labor market trend information.market trend information.

12. www.myfuture.com The Work Interest Quiz on this site is a free 12. www.myfuture.com The Work Interest Quiz on this site is a free and anonymous career inventory.and anonymous career inventory.

13. www.knowhow2go.org This site helps students look at what they 13. www.knowhow2go.org This site helps students look at what they need to do to prepare for college.need to do to prepare for college.

14. www.acinet.org Included on this site is career information, 14. www.acinet.org Included on this site is career information, information about the job market in each state, and career videos. information about the job market in each state, and career videos. The videos are brief but informative. The videos are brief but informative.

15. www.vaview.vt.edu There is a wealth of information on this site for 15. www.vaview.vt.edu There is a wealth of information on this site for all grade levels. There are activities, printable newsletters, and tips all grade levels. There are activities, printable newsletters, and tips for parents, etc. for parents, etc.

16. www.tryengineering.org If you have students interested in 16. www.tryengineering.org If you have students interested in engineering this site has lots of possibilities. engineering this site has lots of possibilities.

17. http://educationusa.state.gov/ For students who are not US 17. http://educationusa.state.gov/ For students who are not US citizens and plan to pursue their college education in this country. citizens and plan to pursue their college education in this country.

CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

Melissa Butler (Last name K-Z)Melissa Butler (Last name K-Z) Melissa.Butler@etown.kyschools.usMelissa.Butler@etown.kyschools.us

Lisa Mudd (Last name A-J)Lisa Mudd (Last name A-J) Lisa.Mudd@etown.kyschools.usLisa.Mudd@etown.kyschools.us

EHS Guidance Website:EHS Guidance Website:http://etown.kyschools.us/EHS_Guidance/http://etown.kyschools.us/EHS_Guidance/

counselor/counselor/

Phone Number: 769–3381Phone Number: 769–3381

Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PMOffice Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM