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WELCOME TO SOPHOMORE
PARENT NIGHT
DECEMBER 15, 2014
MARTINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
• TRIMESTER TWO MIDTERMS – DECEMBER 17, 2014
• CHRISTMAS VACATION - DECEMBER 20, 2014 – JANUARY 4, 2015
• RETURN TO SCHOOL- JANUARY 5, 2015
• MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY – NO SCHOOL: JANUARY 19, 2015
• PRESIDENT’S DAY – NO SCHOOL: FEBRUARY 16, 2015
• TRIMESTER TWO ENDS: FEBRUARY 20, 2015
• TRIMESTER THREE BEGINS: FEBRUARY 23, 2015
ANNUAL REVIEW OF GRADUATION & CAREER PLAN
• CONTACT COUNSELOR TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS STUDENT’S PROGRESS
• PRESLEY (A-F) [email protected]
• HILES (G-L) [email protected]
• TRZASKOWSKI (M-P) [email protected]
• HYDE (Q-Z) [email protected]
COUNSELOR PHONE NUMBERS
• JULIE PRESLEY 765-342-5571 EXT. 4020
• LANCE HILES 765-342-5571 EXT. 4225
• KRISTIN TRZASKOWSKI 765-342-5571 EXT. 4022
• KAMI HYDE 765-342-5571 EXT. 4047
• LORI LUND 765-342-5571 EXT. 4023
MARTINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE
http://www.msdmartinsville.org/martinsvillehighschool_home.aspx
MARTINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE WEBSITE
http://www.msdmartinsville.org/GuidanceDepartment.aspx
SCHEDULING CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR
• SOPHOMORES WILL START REQUESTING THEIR JUNIOR COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR STARTING TOMORROW – DECEMBER 18
• THEIR COURSE SELECTION PROCESS OCCURS DECEMBER 18– JANUARY 12
• YOU SHOULD SEE AND SIGN THEIR COURSE SELECTION SHEET
• CHANGES CAN BE MADE UP UNTIL MAY 1st
HOOSIER HILLS CAREER CENTERBLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 2, 2015 AUTO BODY (AM) CHILD CARE (AM) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AM) COSMETOLOGY (PM) CULINARY ARTS (AM) DRAFTING (AM) FIRE SAFETY (AM) HEALTH CAREERS/PRACTICUM (AM) INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE CAREERS (AM) LANDSCAPING (AM) WELDING (AM)
GRADUATION QUALIFYING EXAMS (GQE)—END OF
COURSE ASSESSMENTS WHEN STUDENT COMPLETES ALGEBRA I
WHEN STUDENT COMPLETES ENGLISH 10
MUST PASS GQE TO GRADUATE
CUT SCORE FOR MATH: 564
CUT SCORE FOR ENGLISH: 360
IF BELOW CUT SCORE, MUST RETAKE
RETAKING THE GQE AFTER REMEDIATION IN ALGEBRA I, END OF
TRIMESTERS ONE, TWO, OR THREE
AFTER REMEDIATION IN ENGLISH 10, END OF TRIMESTERS ONE, TWO, OR THREE
IF GQE IS NOT PASSED BY END OF JUNIOR YEAR…. MUST ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL 2015
FOR REMEDIATION
DURING SENIOR YEAR, TWO MORE TIMES TO RETAKE GQE.
IF GQE IS NOT PASSED BY END OF SENIOR YEAR…. MUST QUALIFY FOR WAIVER
GQE WAIVER
MUST HAVE 95% ATTENDANCE RATE OVER FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL
MUST HAVE “C” AVERAGE IN CORE CLASSES
MUST HAVE ATTENDED 80 HOURS OF SUMMER SCHOOL REMEDIATION BETWEEN JUNIOR & SENIOR YEAR
MUST ATTAIN 20 HOURS OF REMEDIATION DURING SENIOR YEAR
GQE WAIVER CONTINUED MUST HAVE TAKEN THE GQE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY
YEAR IN SUBJECT AREA NOT PASSED
MUST HAVE TEACHER RECOMMENDATION IN SUBJECT AREA NOT PASSED
OR
COMPLETE THE COURSE & CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR A CORE 40 DIPLOMA, INCLUDING CAREER ACADEMIC SEQUENCE; A WORKFORCE READINESS ASSESSMENT; AND, AT LEAST ONE: EXPLORATION INTERNSHIP, COOPERATIVE EDUCATION, OR WORKFORCE CREDENTIAL.
PRINCIPAL’S APPROVAL
DIPLOMA TYPES
GENERAL DIPLOMA – MINIMUM 42 CREDITS TO GRADUATE FROM MARTINSVILLE
CORE-40 DIPLOMA – MINIMUM 45 CREDITS TO GRADUATE FROM MARTINSVILLE
ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA – MINIMUM 48 CREDITS TO GRADUATE FROM MARTINSVILLE
TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA – MINIMUM 48 CREDITS TO GRADUATE FROM MARTINSVILLE
Course and Credit Requirements
English/ Language Arts
8 credits Including a balance of literature, composition and speech.
Mathematics 6 credits (in grades 9-12) 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry
2 credits: Algebra II Or complete Integrated Math I, II, and III for 6 credits. Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school
Science 6 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 credits: any Core 40 science course
Social Studies
6 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World
Directed Electives
5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career and Technical Education
Physical Education
2 credits
Health and Wellness
1 credit
Electives* 6 credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended)
40 Total State Credits Required
Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students
* Specifies the number of electives required by the state. High school schedules provide time for many more electives during the high school years. All students are strongly encouraged to complete a College and Career Pathway (selecting electives in a deliberate manner) to take full advantage of career and college exploration and preparation opportunities.
For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, students must:
Complete all requirements for Core 40.
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.
Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages).
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits.
Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.
Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.
Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from
priority course list C. Earn two of the following:
1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list,
2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams, 3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.
D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each
E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams.
For the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma, students must:
Complete all requirements for Core 40.
Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:
1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or 2. Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6
transcripted college credits
Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.
Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.
Complete one of the following, A. Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information –
Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5. C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading
90, Math 75. D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66 ,
Writing 70, Reading 80.
Effective beginning with students who enter high school in 2012-13 school year (class of 2016).
with Technical Honors (minimum 47 credits)
with Academic Honors (minimum 47 credits)
Indiana General High School Diploma
The completion of Core 40 is an Indiana graduation requirement. Indiana’s Core 40 curriculum provides the academic foundation all students need to succeed in college and the workforce.
To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the student’s counselor (or another staff member who assists
students in course selection) must meet to discuss the student’s progress.
The student’s Graduation Plan (including four year course plan) is reviewed.
The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum.
If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the student is required to complete the course and credit requirements for a general diploma and the career/academic sequence the student will pursue is determined.
Course and Credit Requirements (Class of 2016 & Beyond)
English/Language Arts 8 credits Credits must include literature, composition and speech
Mathematics 4 credits 2 credits: Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I 2 credits: Any math course General diploma students are required to earn 2 credits in a Math or a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course during their junior or senior year. QR courses do not count as math credits.
Science 4 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Any science course At least one credit must be from a Physical Science or Earth and Space Science course
Social Studies 4 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Any social studies course
Physical Education 2 credits Health and Wellness 1 credit College and Career Pathway Courses Selecting electives in a deliberate manner to take full advantage of college and career exploration and preparation opportunities
6 credits
Flex Credit 5 credits Flex Credits must come from one of the following: Additional elective courses in a College and Career Pathway Courses involving workplace learning such as Cooperative Education
or Internship courses High school/college dual credit courses Additional courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics,
Science, World Languages or Fine Arts Electives
6 credits Specifies the minimum number of electives required by the state. High school schedules provide time for many more elective credits during the high school years.
40 Total Credits Required Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students
(Updated Dec., 2011)
COLLEGEBOARD WEBSITE
• http://sat.collegeboard.org/register?s_kwcid=AL!4330!10!3102953570!11732357605&ef_id=U-TiYgAABa8K1Bm4:20141215124645:s\
•
• https://quickstart.collegeboard.org/posweb/login.jsp
•
• https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparation/whats-on-the-test
PSAT SCORE REPORT
• Each section of the test has its own color-coded
column:• Critical Reading• Math• Writing Skills
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PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Each section— Critical Reading, Math and Writing Skills—is color-coded
YOUR PSAT SCORE• Scores are reported as two-digit numbers.• 20 is the lowest and 80 is the highest.• Your score is part
of a range.• The range shows
how much your score
would vary if PSAT
was taken again
without gaining new
knowledge or skills.4 Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results, 11/05
Your Scores
Ranges
46 . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . 54
YOUR PSAT PERCENTILE
• Percentiles help you compare your performance on the PSAT to the performance of other juniors nationwide.
• For example, if you
scored in the 55th
percentile, you scored
higher than 55% of all
juniors who took
the test.5 Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results, 11/05
Percentiles
• If you are a junior, you are compared to other juniors.
• If you are a sophomore, or younger, you are compared to sophomores.
PSAT MEANS ESTIMATED SAT SCORE
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What SAT Ranges Can You Expect?
The quick way to estimate your SAT score is to add a “0” to your PSAT/NMSQT score.
• PSAT/NMSQT Critical Reading Score: 50
• Estimated SAT Critical Reading Score: 500
YOUR SCORE SUMMARY
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Answer Summary & Scoring• Correct answer = plus 1 point
• Omitted answers = no points
• Wrong answers to multiple-choice questions = minus ¼ point. (To discourage students from blind or random guessing.)
• Wrong answers to math questions 29-38 (Student Produced Responses) = No points lost.
REVIEW YOUR ANSWERS
• Since you receive your test book back, you can review your answers for each question on the test.
• You can get
explanations
for each
question at:
• www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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Review Your Answers
• Question number
• Correct Answer
• Your Answer
• Level of Difficulty
You will get your test book with your score report, so you can review the questions you got wrong.
Free explanations for the answer to every test question atcollegeboard.com/psatextra
Student’s Online Access Code
After You Receive Your After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score ReportsPSAT/NMSQT Score Reports
•Students can create a free collegeboard.com account to access MyCollege QuickStart at:
www.collegeboard.com/psatextra.
My College QuickStartTM
My College QuickStart My College QuickStart is a free, personalized is a free, personalized college and career college and career planning kit powered planning kit powered by students’ PSAT by students’ PSAT results.results.
Student access – the Student access – the
access code on the access code on the student paper score student paper score report is required report is required
Educators access – a Educators access – a demo account is demo account is available from the available from the resources section of resources section of the SOAS website. the SOAS website.
Questions and Answer Explanations 1. Click on My Online Score
Report
2. Click view to see a question and the answer explanation
3. View each test question and click on “Show Answer Explanation”
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
• The most important part of your score report.• If you follow the
suggestions to improve in eacharea and workwith your teachers, you can improve your scores. 12 Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results, 11/05
Improve Your Skills
• The skills listed are based on your individual performance.
• Follow the suggestions noted in “how to improve”, and work with your teachers.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION
• Your selection index is the sum of your three scores (CR+M+W)
• If your selectionindex has an (*)you do not meetall the eligibilityrequirements for entrance into thecompetition.
• 96 or higher percentile rank. 13 Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results, 11/05
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs
• Selection Index
• Percentile
• Entry Requirements
YOUR EDUCATIONAL PLANS
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Your Educational PlansBased on the college major
you provided on the answer sheet, this section will give you:
• Description of what college students learn and do with that major.
• Associated skills
• Recommended high school courses
• Other majors to consider
• Associated careers
SAT DATESTest Dates U.S. Registration Deadlines
(Expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S.A.)
Regular Late(a fee applies)
October 11, 2014 Sept 12, 2014 Sept 26, 2014
November 8, 2014
October 9, 2014 October 24, 2014
December 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
November 21, 2014
January 24, 2015 December 29, 2014
January 9, 2015
March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015
February 27, 2015
May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 17, 2015
June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015
ACT DATES
Test Date Deadline Late RegSept 13 Aug 8 Aug 22Oct 25 Sept 19 Oct 3Dec 13 Nov 7 Nov 21Feb 7 Jan 9 Jan 16April 18 March 13 March 27June 13 May 8 May 22
REGISTRATION
• Only for four-year colleges; Not two-year
• Covers alg, geom, alg-II
• ACT = actstudent.org
• SAT = collegeboard.com
• Free/Reduced students see your counselor for fee waiver
• Use four free score recipients– Especially for IUB, PURDUE, NCAA
COMPARISON• Differences at a Glance:
• SAT ACT• no science section - science reasoning section• no trigonometry section - math sections include trigonometry• vocabulary emphasized - vocabulary less important• Some non multiple-choice - entirely multiple choice• guessing penalty - no guessing penalty• some English grammar - English grammar tested• math is 50% of score - math is 25% of score• questions from easy to hard - easy and hard questions mixed
EITHER SCORE ACCEPTED ACT to SAT SAT to ACT
36 1600 1580-1600 36 35 1550 1530-1570 35 34 1520 1500-1520 34 33 1470 1450-1490 33 32 1420 1400-1440 32 31 1380 1360-1390 31 30 1340 1320-1350 30 29 1300 1280-1310 29 28 1260 1240-1270 28 27 1220 1200-1230 27 26 1180 1170-1190 26 25 1140 1130-1160 25 24 1110 1090-1120 24 23 1070 1050-1080 23 22 1030 1010-1040 22 21 990 970-1000 21 20 950 930-960 20 19 910 890-920 19 18 870 850-880 18 17 830 810-840 17 16 790 760-800 16 15 740 710-750 15
