North Central High School

College and Career Information Night

Grade 9 and Grade 10

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Tonight’s agenda

Academic Planning

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Modern Apprenticeship Program

MODERN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

COHORT III begins Fall 2023

COHORT IV begins Fall 2024

Graduation Requirements

English 8 credits including Senior composition

Math 6 credits including Algebra ½

Science 6 credits including Biology ½

Social Studies 6 credits including W. Hist or Geog and Hist of the world, US

PE 2 credits History, Govt and Econ

Health 1 credit

Electives 17 credits

TOTAL 46 credits

Diploma Options

• Core 40
• Core 40 with Technical Honors
• Core 40 with Academic Honors
• North Central Honors
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Graduation Pathways

Required for Graduation. There are 3 Main categories and you need to complete one item in each category.

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• High School Diploma

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• Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills

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• Postsecondary Readiness Competencies

June 5-June 26 in-person

June 5-July 16 online

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SUMMER SCHOOL

• Fill in planning space on Course Selection Sheet
• Registration in April
• Get ahead or make up classes

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Academic Planning

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Academic Planning

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Factors weighed during college application review

Grade point average

Overall strength of schedule

Grade trends

Talent or abilities (music, athletics, theater)

Service to school or community

Extracurricular or co-curricular activities

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PSAT Scores

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PSAT Scores

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PSAT Scores

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Naviance- college and career management system

Research colleges

Research careers

Scholarship searches

Interest inventories

Track 4 year plan

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Naviance

Students can log in via Google

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Naviance

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Self Discovery

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Colleges

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Careers

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Other Resources

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Other Resources

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Other Resources

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Resources

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Thank you for coming!