Today’s Agenda: Academic Advising Family Connection Words of Wisdom

November 10 & 11, 2014

Academic Advising

Graduation Requirements Prerequisites Finals Game Plan

Graduation Requirements

All students complete a minimum of 230 credits

Religion 4 years

English 4 years

Mathematics 3 years

Science 3 years

Foreign Language 2 years

Social Studies 3½ years

Visual/ Performing Arts

1 year

Physical Education 2 semesters

Prerequisites for 10th Grade

Prerequisite Quick Guide

English Course Sequence

English 1 English 2: American Lit.

English 4: World Lit.

English 2H

English 3: British Lit.

AP English Language

AND

Sci-Fi/Fantasy OR Contemporary Amer. Authors

OR Sports in Lit.

OR Film as Lit.

AP English Literature

English 1H

AND

Social Studies

Course Sequence

Global Citizenship

World History

U.S. Government

AP European History

U.S. History

AP U.S. History

AP U.S. Government

AP Macroeconomics

OR

Economics

OR

AND

Mathematics Course Sequence

Algebra 1 Geometry

Geometry H

Algebra 2

Adv Algebra/ Trig H

AND Trigonometry Pre-Calculus

Pre-Calculus H Calculus*

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Statistics* AP Statistics*

Algebra 1H

ADVANCED MATH

*Seniors only

Science

Course Sequence

Biology Physics

AP Biology

AP Chemistry Chemistry

Chemistry H Physics H Biology H

Earth Science

AP Physics

AP Environ. Science

Exercise Science

Marine Biology

Other college preparatory lab sciences

Academic Planning

Next Steps… ● Think about what classes you may want to take next

year (consult the prerequisite guide). ● We will be meeting individually with you to make a

plan. ● More details and instructions on how to sign up for

classes will be presented in the Spring.

Final Exams

❏FINALS = 15% of your grade ❏Your class will be assigned a room ❏You may not have your teacher as a proctor ❏Handle all personal needs before each final ❏Report to the quad after you finish your

first final each day ❏ Integrity

Final Exams: Monday & Tuesday

Monday, 12/15 VPA and English Elective class finals are given during regularly assigned classes.

Tuesday, 12/16 VPA and English Elective class finals are given during regularly assigned classes.

Final Exams: Wednesday - Friday

Wednesday, 12/17 7:50 - 9:50 AM: Math 10:15 - 12:15 PM: English

Thursday, 12/18 7:50 - 9:50 AM: Social Studies 10:15 - 12:15 PM: Religious Studies

Friday, 12/19 7:50 - 9:50 AM: Science 10:15 - 12:15 PM: Foreign Language

Preparing for your Finals

Group Question

What was your approach with the last big exam you took? 1. What did you do to prepare? 2. What do you wish you had done differently?

10 effective steps for exam prep 1. Sleep, exercise, eat nutritiously 2. Be clear about what the test will ask you to do/know 3. Schedule specific times to prepare each day 4. Review notes from class 5. Review/skim readings 6. Create study/review sheets of key information 7. Do practice problems/essay questions 8. Study/practice with others 9. Be confident; think positively 10. Flash cards, flash cards, flash cards!

Start NOW/TODAY!

Located in eBackpack Counseling Folder

6-week Game Plan Located in eBackpack

Counseling Folder

6-week Game Plan

Pair Share

Think of your top two study tactics you currently use well and discuss your approach with your partner. Ex. The day after learning new material, I review my notes and create my own flash cards to quiz myself on the way to school.

10 Study Tips 1. Use your planner to note any long-term projects that are due. Anticipate long term assignments

by breaking it into parts so you are not spending an entire Sunday cramming to get it all done. 2. Put any key terms/highlighted words onto flashcards with the definition on the back and use the

5-at-a-time method 3. You may think that you can multitask, but it has been proven that students who do this get lower

grades so keep homework separate from Facebook, Text Messaging, etc. 4. Write down every assignment even if your teacher regularly uses Edline. 5. Turn in all homework assignments on time. This will greatly impact your grade. 6. Have a buddy in each of your classes that you can contact if you need clarification on an

assignment. 7. Get help from your teacher when you do not understand something. It is your responsibility to

understand all that you are taught. Teachers want to help you! 8. Pack your backpack the night before making sure you have your charged iPad, and all

completed assignments. Review the planner Sunday evening to review the schedule and activities for the week.

9. Look at all of your “to dos” to gauge the time requirement and plan accordingly. 10. Study in a quiet, distraction-free environment while using the “timer method.”

Located in eBackpack Counseling Folder

6-week Game Plan - Goals & Study Tips

GOAL

2 Action Items

Homework Assignment

Fully complete the remaining boxes for each of your classes. DUE to eBackpack this Friday, 11/14

Family Connection - Learning Style Inventory

Family Connection Step 1: www.sfhs.com Step 2: Academics Step 3: Guidance & Counseling Step 4: Portal Step 5: Family Connection

Family Connection

Learning Style Inventory

Sample Style

I know my Learning Style, now what?

Use the tips in the full report to adapt to your learning

environment. There are many strategies to choose from.

Focus on the strategies that will work best for you.

I know my Learning Style, now what?

Your counselor will review your Learning Style with you

during your next individual meeting.

Freshman Survey - Class of 2018 (Nov)

Reminders

❏Family Theme Day in Homerooms: 11/14 ❏A3 Day: 11/26 ❏Thanksgiving Break: 11/27 - 11/28 ❏Finals: 12/17 - 12/19 ❏ Individual Counseling Meetings ❏6-week game plan DUE to eBackpack: 11/14 ❏Learning Preferences Inventory DUE 11/14