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***CLASS OF 2013***CLASS OF 2013***
WELCOME!PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF
CURIE'S JUNIORS
***CLASS OF 2013***CLASS OF 2013***
PRINCIPALMR. PERRY
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALSMS. ESPINOZA
MS. KOSIKMS. MORRIS
MR. RODRIGUEZ
COUNSELORSMR. DAVID CORONADOMR. JEFF DACHMANMR. MARTIN DENNISMR. MICHAEL KENNEYMS. DANA MARINEMS. SUSANN PACELLAMS. JOI PERKINS-OWUSUMS. SOFIA VILLAFUERTEMS. MAKEVA WATSONMS. SIOBHAN WOODHOUSE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• 4 Years of English • 3 Years of Social Studies
• 3 Years of Math
• 3 Years of Science
• 2 Years of World
Language
• 1 Year of Computer Information Technology
• 6 Units of Education-To-
Careers or Electives in Career Path
• 1 Year of Art
• 1 Year of Music
• 2 Years of P.E. or ROTC
(includes Health)
26 CREDITS ARE NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• 4 Years of Division • 40 Hours of Service Learning
• Must pass Constitution Exam (offered in U.S. History)
• Must complete a 30-hour unit in Driver's Ed (offered in
PE II) • Must complete a 10-week Consumer Ed unit (offered in
Computer Tech) • Must take PSAE Exam
PSAE/ACT TESTING• Day 1 (Tuesday, April 24) = ACT Testing• Day 2 (Wednesday, April 25) = WorkKeys and
ISBE Science Exam• Assesses student progress toward meeting
Illinois learning standards and toward college readiness
• Students in grade 11 must test; GRADUATION REQUIREMENT and requirement for promotion to senior status
• Scores appear on students’ transcripts
PSAE Day 1: ACT EXAM
• Multiple choice English (75 questions; 45 minutes), Math (60 questions; 60 minutes), Reading (40 questions; 35 minutes) and Science (40 questions, 35 minutes)
• Aligned to Illinois Learning Standards• Measures students’ strengths and
weaknesses• College entrance exam• Out of 36 points
PSAE Day 2: WorkKeys and ISBE Science Exam
• WorkKeys include reading and math exams• Determine whether student has skills for
specific jobs• Science (45 questions; 40 minutes), Math (33
questions; 45 minutes), Reading (33 questions; 45 minutes)
How to Prepare for PSAE/ACT
• Focus on your classes and complete assignments
• Complete test prep in your classes and on your own (books in College Center and online test prep)
• Try your best on practice tests and pay attention during review of these tests
• Familiarize yourself with the format of the test
Tips for Taking the PSAE/ACT• Follow all instructions• Read each question carefully• Pace yourself; don’t spend too long on any one question or passage• Use a soft lead number two pencil with a good eraser (no mechanical
pencils)• Answer the easy questions first and then go back and answer the more
difficult ones• For difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can and
then make an educated guess• Answer Every Question; there is no penalty for guessing• If you have time, review your work• Pay attention to the announcement of “5 minutes left” and put pencil
down when time is called• You may not look back at previous tests or look ahead; if you do so, your
test will be VOID• Answer questions neatly; avoid smudge marks from erasers• Get your rest and arrive early!• NO cell phones
The Day Before and Day of Testing
• Get plenty of rest• Set more than one alarm• Eat breakfast• Arrive EARLY• Pack a snack• Dress in layers • Bring two soft lead #2 pencils, a calculator (that
is working with fresh batteries) and a photo ID
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
English Math Reading Science
18 22 21 24
College Readiness Based on Composite Score
1-12 No Readiness
13-15 Some Readiness
16-19 Near Readiness
20-23 Full Readiness
24-27 Good Readiness
28-32 Excellent Readiness
33-36 Outstanding Readiness
College Readiness Based on ACT Composite
PSAE Score• Exceeds Standards – Student work demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills
in the subject. Students creatively apply knowledge and skills to solve problems and evaluate the results..
• Meets Standards – Student work demonstrates proficient knowledge and skills in the subject. Students effectively apply knowledge and skills to solve problems.
• • Below Standards – Student work demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the
subject. However, because of gaps in learning, students apply knowledge and skills in limited ways.
• Academic Warning-Student work demonstrates limited knowledge and skills in the subject. Because of major gaps in learning, students apply knowledge and skills ineffectively.
Post-Secondary/College Planningfor High School Juniors
• Meet with your counselor.• Continue to be involved in extra-curricular and volunteer activities.• Work hard to maintain a high GPA.• Take rigorous classes.• Attend college fairs.• Go on college visits.• Research schools and their admission requirements.• Research cost of colleges and scholarships.• Familiarize yourself with the FAFSA.• Search for scholarships.• Read!• Sign up to retake ACT exam • In the spring, you should have a list of 15-20 schools. By summer, narrow your
list to 5-10 schools and familiarize yourself with application dates and deadlines.• In the summer, work on your personal statement and essays.
Post-Secondary Planning for High School Seniors
• Apply to colleges in the fall• Early decision and priority deadlines usually are
between Nov. 1 and Nov. 15• Have teachers and counselors review your essays• Request teacher/counselor recommendations early• Search for additional scholarships• If necessary, retake ACT exam in the fall• Maintain good grades in rigorous classes• Parents and students complete taxes early; FAFSA
available January 1, 2013
HELPFUL WEBSITES
• WWW.CURIEHS.ORG • https://parent.cps.k12.il.us/pc/default.aspx
• Edmodo.com(ACCESS CODE: ggsx2b)
3rd QUARTER REPORT CARD PICK-UP AND CONFERENCES: THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 (1:00 P.M. - 6:15 P.M.)
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING AND BEING
INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.