Academic Planning for Sophomore and Junior Parents T.S. Wootton High School Auditorium January 11, 2016 7:00PM 7:00 Welcome/Introduction Kim Boldon 7:15 Graduation Requirements and Timeline Rob Kurtz 7:30 Academic Planning Process Jen Huang/Joe DuBoyce 7:40 Dual Enrollment Sheldon Oliver 7:45 Preparing for the SAT vs. ACT vs. Accuplacer Theresa Dethlefsen 8:00 Tips and Strategies for Managing Stress Upcoming Event Liz Friedman 8:15 Questions Theresa Dethlefsen
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Academic Planning for Sophomore and Junior Parents
T.S. Wootton High School
AuditoriumJanuary 11, 2016 7:00PM
7:00 Welcome/Introduction Kim Boldon
7:15 Graduation Requirements and Timeline Rob Kurtz
7:30 Academic Planning Process Jen Huang/Joe DuBoyce
7:40 Dual Enrollment Sheldon Oliver
7:45 Preparing for the SAT vs. ACT vs. Accuplacer Theresa Dethlefsen
8:00 Tips and Strategies for Managing StressUpcoming Event Liz Friedman
January 5, 6, 7 Counselors visit 9th, 10th and 11th grade classes to distribute planning cards
January 7th Registration window open for rising 9th through 11th to register on-line
January 28 Completed academic planning cards with appeal forms due to 2nd semester social studies teacher
February 2-5 Current 11th graders visit counselors during social studies class
February 9-12 Current 10th graders visit counselors during social studies class
March 1-4 Counselors meet with 11th graders to distribute college information
March 7 Counselors start meeting with their 11th graders individually
June 1st Course changes after June 1st cannot be guaranteed
Fall Spring• Continue to take rigorous courses • Seek leadership opportunities• Take PSAT (October)• Begin college search through Naviance
• Reminders to prepare for college tests• Visit colleges during spring break• Plan summer activities, internships and jobs• Attend college information meetings • Attend National college fair (April)• Continue to build relationship with counselor
(complete self-evaluation)• Discuss NCAA guidelines with coaches
Winter Summer• Prepare for SAT and ACT tests• Continue college research (interests and
activities)
• Continue college search• Attend Essay Writing and College Application
courses through Summer Institute at Wootton • Visit college campuses• Complete resume• Narrow list of colleges• Write draft of essays• Begin college applications
Junior Year
12th GradeFall Spring
• Review Wootton’s college application process (Naviance)
• Complete applications including essays• Meet with college admission reps in career
center• Finish college testing and send scores• Start scholarship search
• Stay focused on maintaining strong academics• Make final college visits and final decisions• Stay active with wait list schools• Take AP exams• Send final transcript to college of choice
Winter
• Complete all financial aid forms (FAFSA by March 1st)
• Verify receipt of college applications
AP Psychology A/B 2330 / 2331 Chinese 2 A/B 1873 / 1874English 11A/11B 1331 / 1332 Biology A/B 3631 / 3632 AP Econ: Micro/Macro 2316 / 2315 Chinese 3 A/B Honors 1925 / 1926English 11A/11B Honors 1333 / 1334 Hon. Biology 3621/3622 Law I & II 2312 / 2343 Chinese 4 A/B Honors 1927 / 1928English 11A/11B Honors (H&A) 133330 / 133430 Molecular Bio A/B Honors 3657 / 3658 Ancient History Honors * 2558 Chinese 5 A/B 1879 / 1880AP Lang 11A/11B 1015 / 1016 Chemistry A/B 3721 / 3722 Medieval History Honors * 2559 AP Chinese Lang A/B 1929 / 1930AP Lang 11A/11B (H&A) 101530/101630 Chemistry A/B Honors 3711 / 3712 Global Issues: 21st Cent A/B* 2347 / 2348 French 1 A/B 1611 / 1621
AP Chemistry A/B (DP) 3751 / 3752 Art History 6451/6452 French 2 A/B 1612 / 1622ENGLISH ELECTIVES * AP Biology A/B (DP) 3651 / 3652 AP Art History A/B 6456 / 6457 French 3 A/B Honors 1633 / 1643Intro to Pub. (Journalism) A/B 1150/1151 Anatomy & Phys A/B Honors 3761 / 3762 AP European History A/B 2216 / 2217 French 4 A/B Honors 1634 / 1644Tech Adv Journ (Newspaper A/B) 115230/ 115231 Astronomy A/B 3856 / 3857 AP Human Geography A/B 2332 / 2333 French 5 (4/5) A/B 161531/162531Yearbook A/B 1167/1168 AP Environ Science A/B 3659 / 3660 French 5 A/B 1615 / 1625Publications Mgmt (Yearbook 2) 1153/115310 Applied Science A/B 3611 / 3612 MATHEMATICS (REQUIRED) French 6 A/B 1616 / 1626Creative Writing* (Sem 1) 1130 Research Project A/B 2981 /2982 Geometry A/B 3201 / 3202 AP French Lang A/B 1635 / 1636Literary Magazine B* (Sem 2) 1135 Nutrition Science A/B 3560 / 3561 Hon. Geometry A/B 3023/3204 Latin 1 A/B 1811 / 1821Oral Interp + Media (Debate) * 1462 Nutrition Science A/B Honors 3562 / 3563 Bridge to Algebra 2A/2B 3053 / 3054 Latin 2 A/B 1812 / 1822Lit as Film (Film Studies)* 6906/690610 Physics A/B 3831 / 3832 Algebra 2A/2B 3301 / 3302 Latin 3 A/B Honors 1815 / 1825Culture in Lit. (Fantasy Lit)* 1019 Physics A/B Honors 3821 / 3822 Hon. Algebra 2 A/B 3303/3304 AP Latin Vergil A/B 1819 / 1820Culture in Lit. (Mythmaking)* 101910 AP Physics A/B (SP) 3841 / 3842 Pre-Calc A/B 3489 / 3490 Spanish 1 A/B 1711 / 1721Culture in Lit. (Shakespeare Studies)* 101920 AP Physics A/B (DP) + Related Act 3851 / 3852 +0320 Pre-Calc Prep A/B 348934/349034 Spanish 2 A/B 1712 / 1722Junior Seminar (H&A - Spring Only)* 8041 Forensic Science A/B Honors 3864 / 3865 Pre-Calc A/B Honors 3350 / 3351 Spanish 3 A/B 1713 / 1723Coll Test Prep (SAT/ACT Prep)* 1142 Calc w/App A/B Honors 3356 / 3357 Spanish 3 A/B Honors 1733 / 1743Writing Center Internship 781367/781667 SOCIAL STUDIES (REQUIRED) AP Calc AB A/B 3452 / 3453 Spanish 4 A/B Honors 1734 / 1744
Modern World History A/B 2221 / 2222 AP Calc BC A/B 3491 / 3492 Spanish 5 (4/5) A/B 171530/172530Hon. Modern World History A/B 2223 / 2224 Multi-Calc / Diff Equations 3048 / 3049 Spanish 5 A/B 1715 / 1725
Level 1A/1B, Part 1 1201 / 1211 Hon. Modern World Hist (H&A) 222330/22430 SAMM A/B 3322 / 3323 Spanish 6 (Film) A/B 1716 / 1726Level 1A/1B, Part 2 1217 / 1218 AP World History A/B 2240 / 2241 AP Stats A/B 3320 / 3321 AP Spanish Lang A/B 1759 / 1760Level 2A/2B, Part 1 1202 / 1212 AP World History A/B (H&A) 224030/224130 Quant Lit 3121 / 3122 AP Spanish Lit A/B 1761 / 1762Level 2A/2B, Part 2 1219 / 1220 AP US History A/B 2114 / 2124 Coll Test Prep (SAT/ACT Prep)* 1142 ASL 1 A/B 1596 / 1597Level 3A/3B 1203 / 1213 AP US History A/B (H&A) 211430/212430 ASL 2 A/B 1593 / 1594
Level 4A/4B 1204 / 1214 AP Comp Gov & Politics 2132 / 2145 WORLD LANGUAGES ASL 3 A/B 1640 / 1641Level 5A/5B 1205 / 1215 Sociology A/B* 2305 / 2314 Chinese 1 A/B 1871 / 1872
Students Name:
Parents Work #:
Registration opens January 6, 2016- February 9 ,2016
ESOL
ENGLISH (REQUIRED) SCIENCE (REQUIRED)
Wootton High SchoolAcademic Planning Card
NOTE: You need to select 14 classes for the school year. Course bulletins are available on website only. *These classes/subjects can be taken 1 semester with a .5 credit per semester.
Home#
Cell#
To register please visit: http://scheduler.mcpsmd.org/public/
Use your MCPS user name and password to log in.
Please print and attach a copy of course request from power scheduler.
Due by February 9, 2016to Social Studies Teachers
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR Grade 11
Email:
ID#
Pg. 2 11th grade academic planning card * These classes/subjects can be taken for 1 semester with a .5 credit per semester. * PE courses can be taken for a full year. MUSIC * ART * Theatre 1A/1B 6926 / 6927
Web Site Development A/B 2991 / 2992 Adv. Band A/B (Percussion) 6831 / 6832 Foundations of Art A/B* 6055 / 6056 Theatre 2A/2B 6928 / 6929Adv. Web Tools A/B 2936 / 2937 Honors Chorus (Concert Choir A/B) 6733 / 6734 Studio Art 1A/1B (Painting) 6105/6106 Play Directing (S1)* 6914Microcomputer Tech A/B 5611 / 5612 Hon. Chamber Singers A/B 6743 / 6744 Adv. Studio A/B (Painting 2) 6313 / 6314 Advanced Acting (S2)* 6912Computer Lan Mgmt A//B 5615 / 5616 Music Theory & Comp A/B 6545 / 6546 Adv. Studio A/B (Painting 3) 631331/631431 Art History A/B 6451/6452Adv. Network Eng & Mgmt A/B 4230 / 4231 AP Music Theory A/B 6547 / 6548 Studio Art 1 A/B (Drawing) 610510/610610 AP Art History A/B 6456/6457Computer Program 1 A/B 2989 / 2990 Guitar A/B 6585 / 6586 Studio Art 2A/B (Drawing) 6205 / 6206
AP Computer Program 2 A/B 2901 / 2902 Guitar 2A/B 6591 / 6592 Studio Art 3A/B (Drawing) 6305 / 6306Comp Prg 3 (Adv. Topics A/B) 2965 / 2966 Concert Band A/B 6821 / 6822 AP Studio Drawing A/B 648231/648232 SP PE/Weight/Strength A/B 7752
Hon.Symphonic Band A/B 6828 / 6829 AP Studio Drawing A/B (DP) 648431/648432 SP PE/Weight/Strength A/B (Female) 775230Hon. Jazz Ensemble A/B 6873 / 6874 Ceramics/Sculp 1A/1B 6381 / 6391 Con PE - Indiv Sports (Golf Sem 1) 7735
Foundations of Tech A/B 5161 / 5162 Concert Orchestra A/B 6851 / 6852 Ceramics/Sculp 2A/B 6383 / 6393 Net Sports A/B 7737Intro to Engineering Design A/B 5152 / 5153 Hon. Symphonic Orchestra A/B 6868 / 6869 Ceramics/Sculp 3A/B 6385 / 6386 Con PE - Adv. Net Sports A/B 773731Prin of Engineering A/B 5150 / 5151 Adv. Studio A/B (Ceramics 4) 631332/631432 Team Sports A/B 7738AP Computer Sci. Priciples A/B 2918/2919 AP Art 3D Des. (Ceramics 4) 648931/648932 Soccer A/B 7748
Intro to Fashion* 6113/6114 Basketball A/B 7742ACADEMIC SUPPORT * Intro to Fashion Production 6115/6116 Advanced Basketball A/B 774231
Child & Adol Dev 1 A/B* 4847 / 4848 College Prep Lit (Sem 1)* 1190 Adv. Studio A/B (Fashion 3) 631335/631435 Yoga/Stretching A/B 7754Child & Adol Dev 2 A/B 4880 / 4881 College Prep Lit (Sem 2)* 1191 Photography 1 A/B* 6345 / 6346 Sp PE - Dance A/B 7743Child & Adol Dev 3 A/B 4882 / 4883 Photography 2 A/B* 6347 / 6348 Sp PE -Dance Company A/B 774332Culinary Essentials* 4825 / 4826 Digital Photography A/B 6343/6344
TV PRODUCTION * Ap Studio 2D Des. A/B (Photo) 648631/648632TV Production 1/2 7860/7862 Health* 7835
College & Career Research A/B (CCRD) 8092 / 8093 Internship (Morning Announ. S1) 781337 Honors Health 7841Marketing A * 5431 Internship (Morning Announ. S2) 781637Personal Finance * 4158
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REV. 11/18/15
HEALTH*
If your first choice electives are not available, list 4 alternative courses:
BASIC TECHNOLOGY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION *
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE *
BUSINESS & CAREERS *
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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I understand that every effort will be made to build my schedule with the courses listed above. If choices are not available, my backup course selections will be substitued. Changes in course requests cannot be guaranteed after June 1st.
My child and I have discussed the course selections for the 2016-2017 school year. I approve of the course selections they have chosen.
Student Signature/Date: Parent Signature/Date:
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Allow high school seniors to simultaneously enroll in high school and Montgomery College to earn college credits by taking college courses at Universities at Shady Grove
Offer challenging course beyond the AP level courses Enhances college admissions profile Small class environment taught by MC faculty All courses apply toward MC degree – or transfer credits to college of your choice College course grade does not appear on HS transcript Save college course expense – Approximately $375 for a 3-credit class. Gain confidence by learning in a collegiate environment – I can do it! Proposed Course Offerings for AY2016-2017
◦ FALL 2016 SPRING 2017◦ Intro. to Business (BSAD 101) Intro. to Business (BSAD 101)◦ Intro. to Human Communications (COMM 108) Intro. to Human Communications (COMM 108) ◦ Morality & Contemporary Law (PHIL 201) International Relations (POLI 203) ◦ Intro. to Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 221) Social Psychology (PSYC 211)
Dual Enrollment at MC
Completed MC online application Meet college course assessment & placement levels –
◦ Minimum score of 500 (Math & Critical Reading) on SAT, ◦ Minimum score of 21 (Math & English) on the ACT, OR◦ Appropriate placements on the Accuplacer, a free assessment conducted by MC.
Secured a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 (students are encourage to appeal if GPA requirement is not meet).
DE Approval Form & DE Registration Form – Requires the recommendation & approval by high school personnel
Completed Honors and at least one AP course. (for example, students wishing to take either Abnormal or Social Psychology must achieve a 4 or 5 on their AP PSYC Exam).
Completed MC online orientation
Dual Enrollment Admission Requirements
CURRENT SAT (Until Jan. 2016)
www.sat.collegeboard.org
NEW SAT (March 2016)www.sat.collegeboard.org
ACTwww.actstudent.org
ACCUPLACERwww.montgomerycollege.edu
The Test Focus on critical reading,
writing, and math reasoning skills3 hrs, 45 min
Focus on reasoning plus knowledge, skills, & understanding3 hrs; 3 hrs 50 min w/optional essay
Focus on academic achievement in English, math, reading, and science2hrs. 55min (no writing) 3hrs. 55min.
Measures readiness for college level coursework in math, reading, & writingUntimed, however average is 3 hrs.
Test Content
Math: geometry & algebraCritical Reading: sentence completion, short & long critical reading passages, reading comprehensionRequired Writing: questions & an essay testing grammer, usage, and word choice
Vocabulary: testing within the context of the passageReading: emphasizes use of analysis and evidenceMath: emphsizes problem solving & data analysis: calculator and no-calculator sectionsEssay: (optional) evaluates ability to analyze and utilize evidence
Math: up to trigonometryScience: charts, experimentsReading: based on 4 types of reading selections: Social studies, Natural sciences, Prose fiction, HumanitiesEnglish: stresses grammerOptional Writing (encouraged): an essay
Highest Score: 1600No Penalty for wrong answersMath: 200-800Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing: 200- 800Optional Essay receives a separate score: 2-8**There are 7 subscores: each scored 1-15
Highest score: 36No Penalty for wrong answersMath: 1-36Reading: 1-36English: 1-36Science: 1-36Writing: 1-364 domains each scored 2-12 (domain scores don’t necessarily add up to reported writing score)
Maryland Community Colleges Target Scores for college level courses: Sentence Skills: 90 and Reading Compregension: 79Elementary Algebra: 62 and College Level Math: 45
3 sections: 1 Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing: 65 min Reading, 35 min Language & Writing 1 Math: 55 min with calculator, 25 min without calculator1 Essay (optional-50 min)--4 answer choices for multiple choice
4 Required Sections: English Math Reading Science Optional Writing (essay)
Adaptive: questions depend on prior answer Arithmetic Elementary Algebra College Level Math Reading Comprehension Sentence Skills Writing (optional)
COLLEGE TESTING OPTIONS: WHICH TEST IS BEST FOR YOU?
1. Words and contexts 2. Command of evidence 3. Essay and analyzing a source 4. Focus on the math that matters the most 5. Problems grounded in real world context 6. Analysis in Science, History and Social
Studies 7. US Founding documents and the great
global conversation 8. No penalty for guessing
The 8 changes of New SAT
Preparing for the SAT & ACTPrep Courses:
◦ .5 Credit SAT Prep course at Wootton ◦ Montgomery College offers courses evenings & weekends ($)◦ Other companies- Kaplan, Princeton Review, etc ($$$)
Self Prep◦ College Board, ACT, Books, Public Library ◦ Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat ◦ ACT/SAT workbooks in the College/Career Center, Media Center,
etc.
How to register for a test:◦ collegeboard.org◦ actstudent.org◦ Accuplacer – ask Mr. Oliver or career center
Tips for Managing & Reducing StressMaking Studying Stress-Free
◦ Manage your time efficiently◦ Get organized◦ Study early◦ Don’t procrastinate
Eliminating Stress◦ Evaluate the source◦ Get rid of the source as much as possible◦ Talk to your counselor or trusting adult◦ Start thinking positively◦ Spend time doing something that interests you ◦ Create a balanced schedule in and out of school
Taking Care of Yourself◦ Keep a routine◦ Get enough sleep◦ Set aside time for relaxation◦ Make time for fun
Resources at your finger tips…
http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/woottonhs/ Counseling Department
College & Career Info
Senior College Panel (January 26, 2016) Sophomore and Junior individual planning meetings with
counselors (February 2016) Gap Year Fair (February 5, 2016) PSAT Results Night (February 18, 2016) Junior College Fair (April 2016) Summer workshops and college planning in the
College/Career Information Center (2016) Meetings with your counselor (All Year) Senior Packet-given to Juniors in March-June 2016 Senior Parent Meeting (Fall 2016) Financial Aid Workshop (Fall 2016)
