The Sophomore Presentation: Fall 2019
APEX FRIENDSHIPHIGH SCHOOL
Today’s Agenda:❑ Understanding Student Services❑ Promotion and Graduation Requirements❑ 10th grade timeline❑ Finding the best “fit” in college❑ Summer Opportunities❑ CCP at WTCC❑ CFNC
Who’s in Student Services?Kari Kite
Dean of Students
Mrs. Guinn & Mrs. TomeyCareer Development
Coordinators
Quzette ButlerCounselor, A-Co
Steve SapienzaSAP Coordinator
Jennifer ConleyCounselor, Me-R
Gretchen KruegerCounselor, Cr-He
Billy LaneCounselor, S-Z
Ashley WilsonCounselor, Hi-Mc
What we Do
What we Don’t Do:
Academic❑ Academic advisement
and support❑ Course selection❑ Graduation
requirement tracking❑ Postsecondary plans
Discipline
Personal/Social❑ Problem-solving❑ Crisis intervention❑ Peer mediation
Career Planning❑ Career exploration❑ Interest inventories❑ Career pathway
research
Long-term Therapy
1. Visit: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/36544
How Students Can Book Appointments
2. Select: Click on your counselor’s name3. Schedule: Choose a time to meet
Other People to Know
Chanda MaxwellStudents Services
Receptionist
Amy MatthewsIntervention Coordinator
Susan ParkerSchool Psychologist
Linda ColhounRegistrar
Christie DeBerrySchool Nurse
Katie ElliottData Manager
Graduation Requirements❑ 26 credits
❑ 2 of your elective credits must be any combination of courses in World Languages, the Arts, or CTE
❑ 2 consecutive world language credits are only required for students planning to attend a 4-year college or university following graduation
Curriculum Units Courses
English 4 English I, II, III, and IV
Mathematics 4 Math I, Math II, Math III, and 4th course beyond Math III
Science 3Earth Science/ AP Environmental Science, Biology, and Physical Science/Chemistry/ Physics
Social Studies 4World History, Civics and Economics, and American History I and American History II -or- AP US History and a Social Studies Elective
Health & PE 1 Health and PE
Requisite Electives 2 2 electives of any combination from either CTE,
Arts Education, or Second Language
Additional Electives 8
►8 elective courses from any area
►4 electives strongly recommended to concentrate in one area (CTE, Arts, or any other subject area)
►You may select CTE courses that complete a Career Cluster
Total 26 MINIMUM required to graduate
Good Grades: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
❑ Athletic Eligibility
❑ Driving Privilege
GRADE Academic Honors AP/CCP
A 4 4.5 5
B 3 3.5 4
C 2 2.5 3
D 1 1.5 2
F 0 0 0
❑ Junior Privileges (i.e. Off-Campus Lunch Pass)
Wake Tech’s Career and College Promise (CCP)
❑ GPA (2.8 unweighted) or test score requirements
❑ Take community college courses for FREE▪ Online and hybrid courses available
❑ Summer courses also available
❑ IRC (Industry Recognized Credentials) via the Career & Tech (CTE) Pathway
❑ Dual credit - electives & some graduation requirements (AP weighting)
To get started, attend an information session in the Spring:! bit.ly/WakeTechCCP
Work
❑ Meet with Branch Recruiter❑ Take the ASVAB (SR year)❑ **College scholarships**
❑ Start Your Search Early (Job vs. Career)
❑ Meet with Mrs. Tomey or Mrs. Guinn, our Career Development Coordinators (Room 2233) to discuss options and opportunities
❑ Ask teachers, club advisors, or coaches for letters of recommendation
Military
Planning to Attend a College or University?
❑ Begin exploring 2 or 4-year university/college options and research the admissions requirements for the schools you are interested in attending.
❑ Take the ACT and/or SAT in the Spring of JUNIOR year and again in the Fall SENIOR year.
❑ Schedule college visits and campus tours.
❑ Look into finding a summer program, job, or internship in your career field of interest.
Planning to Attend a College or University (cont.)
❑ Create a resume of all activities and employment since 9th grade for teacher and/or counselor recommendations
❑ All applications should be completed online through the college’s website, the Common App, or on CFNC. Most students apply to 3-5 schools ○ Reach ←→ Target ←→ Safe
❑ Know the application deadlines and fees BEFORE you apply and adhere to those dates and submit payments in a timely manner!
What are YOU looking for in a College?
Your Intended Major
Location/Geography
Campus Life/Culture/Activities
Academic and Professional Opportunities
Type/Size
Cost
Admissions Requirements
How do you stand out??
College Placement Tests(PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, ACT)
ExtracurricularActivities
*don’t forget community service/volunteerism
LeadershipRoles
Academic Rigor(honors, AP, CCP)
AcademicPerformance
Summer Opportunities.HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership)- June 12-14, 2020 (NSCU & WFU)- Registration opens in late January; $395
Summer Ventures (NC School of Science & Math)- 4-week residential program with hands-on,
independent learning in STEM areas- Application closes January 15
Shelton Leadership Camp (NCSU)- 6-day program housed at NCSU & Charlotte- applications opened Nov 1- NCSU: June 7-12, July 12-17, July 26-31- Charlotte: June 21-26
Summer Opportunities.NCSU Programs - 23 summer programs!- Agriculture, Communications, Design, Drum Major,
Engineering, Poultry Science, Writing, VetCamp, etc
Young Innovators Program (UNC-Chapel Hill)- 8-week residential; STEM research in pharma
science; hands-on research & lab experience!
Chance Program (UNCG)- 6-day program for Latinx students; leadership skills
& college preparation.- $65 fee due by March 1
Future Summer Opportunities....Bank of America Leaders Program (JR or SR)- application closes January 31- paid 8-week internship at local non-profit
NC Governor’s School (summer 2021)- 5 ½ week residential program; academics & arts
- art, choral & instrumental music, dance, theater- english, french, spanish, math, natural science, &
social science- look for info sessions in Fall 2020; due end of Oct.
Project Uplift (UNC-Chapel Hill - rising SR)- 3-day enrichment & college access program for
traditionally underrepresented students- ethnic/racial minorities, first-gen, econ disadv.
Hidden GemsAll the other NC public & private schools!
Nursing Programs
Nationally ranked schools & academic programming
Campus Life *based on
Princeton Review student surveys
CFNC.Research colleges, explore careers, apply to NC universities & NC community collegesCreate an account at www.cfnc.org
10th Grade Timeline
10th Grade Timeline
10th Grade Timeline