SUPERIOR HIGH SCHOOL�CLASS OF 2020��JUNIOR CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

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2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Essential Questions:

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• What are your final high school plans—11^th and 12^th grade?

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• What are your post-secondary plans?

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Senior Year Planning:

High School Plans With Individual Counselor:

• Transcript review
• Graduation plan (senior schedule planning)
• Careers and World-of-Work (Career Pathways)

What direction are you planning to follow?

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*Highly recommended for parents and students to visit college campuses & visit with recruiters…

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SHS Required Classes

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Social Studies 9 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 Social Studies 12

Math 9 Math 10 Math 11

Science 9 Biology 10 Science 11

Phys. Ed (.5) Phys. Ed. (.5) Phys. Ed. (.5)

Keystone Senior Project

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16 credits + 7 Elective credits = 23 Minimum Grad Credits

*State Requirement: .5 credit in health (earned grade 7-12)

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

16 required credits

+ 7 elective credits

= 23 credits

*Students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits each year.

*28 or more credits are possible in 4 years.

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*A senior project must be completed.

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FOUR YEAR PLANNING GUIDE

AP/ PLTW/CITS:

• AP: Advanced Placement is a program of college-level courses and exams. Students who score high on the ACT EXPLORE and ACT PLAN may want to explore AP college level course options in interested areas of study.

  SHS currently offers 10 AP classes:

  Biology Chemistry Psychology World History

Calculus AB Lang and Comp Physics I Govt & Politics

Calculus BC Lit & Comp US History Physics II

• PLTW: Project Lead the Way science, technology, engineering, and math courses are offered for students interested in careers in engineering.

SHS currently offers 4 PLTW classes:

Intro to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronics Civil Engineering and Architecture

•  CITS: College-In-The-Schools courses are college level courses available at SHS through a concurrent enrollment agreement with Lake Superior College.

SHS currently offers 5 CITS Classes:

CITS Communications CITS Medical Terminology CITS Intro to Literature

CITS College Composition CITS Creative Writing

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AP/ PLTW/CITS courses offer an opportunity for both high school and college credit.

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Accessing AP Scores,� CITS Transcripts�

• AP Score

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• CITS transcripts from Lake Superior College

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• Transcripted courses from WITC

Early College Credit Program & Start College Now

9th-12^th Grade Students may apply to attend UW-Superior or WITC to earn both high school and college credit.

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• ECCP Early College Credit Program-UWS & Start College Now-WITC provides opportunities and academic challenges not available at SHS.
• Students wishing to apply must be students in good standing.
• Students must complete the application by March 1^st for semester I and October 1^st for semester II.

Laude Recognition Program:

The Laude Recognition Program is the recognition system of academic excellence at Superior High School. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 and 26 credits by the end of their senior year.

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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses:

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One or two AP/PLTW courses receive Cum Laude Distinction

Three or four AP/PLTW courses receive Magna Cum Laude Distinction

Five or more AP/PLTW courses receive Summa Cum Laude Distinction

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* Project Lead the Way courses count toward Laude Distinction, provided the student maintains an overall course proficiency of 85% and take the required standardized exam.

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CAREER EDUCATION: SHS SEQUENCE

Grade 9 Keystone/Computers:

Grade 10 Career Event:

Grade 11 WITC Day/Jr. Conferences:

Grade 12 Senior Graduation Check-in

Education Fair: Students have the opportunity to attend a college fair in the fall of their senior year. Many colleges and military institutions are represented at the fall college fairs. This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to talk to college admissions counselors.

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Career Education: Senior Project

→ Goal: to provide all students with the opportunity to complete a student-selected project incorporating individual interests and meaningful real world experiences.

→ 20 hours of documented new learning, a reflective essay and presenting the learning to a community panel.

→ A project must be chosen from one of the following areas: Service Learning, Career Exploration, Self- Development or Academic Research.

Post-secondary Options:

• Colleges and Universities
• Community Colleges
• Technical Colleges
• Military
• Work

Requirements for Four Year College:

1. Four years of English

2. Three/Four years of Social Studies

3. Three years of Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II minimum)

4. Three years of Science-2 lab sciences

5. Two years of World Language (I and II)

6. ACT score, university requirements

What four year colleges are looking for:

• Core requirements
• Additional electives
• GPA-academic rigor w/ minimum levels attained
• ACT score
• Extracurricular/ Community activities
• Volunteerism/ Work

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• University of Minnesota system NEW requirement—four years of math…

WHAT COLLEGES CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING STUDENTS:

• 1. Course Selection: quality/ rigor of academic courses;
• 2. Academic Performance: Grades;
• 3. Test Scores: (ACT/ SAT);
• 4. Personal Statement in Application;
• 5. Extracurricular Activities;
• 6. Letters of Recommendation (if applicable);
• 7. Demonstrated Interest;
• 8. Interview (if applicable).

Balancing your Senior Year Schedule:

• AP/ CITS/ PLTW Course load
• Study halls/ Senior Release
• Drop Policy (so very important to keep classes on schedule)
• Extracurricular balancing

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College Preparation-Two Year Community/Technical Schools

1. Take rigorous courses: lots of reading and writing, math, science, and specialized SHS courses specific to your career focus.

2. Look at entrance requirements / recommendations. (Placement tests are given at each individual institution.)

3. Apply early during senior year.

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Local Two-Year Colleges: Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Lake Superior College, Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. Plus 2 year UW Schools, Wisconsin Technical Colleges and MN Community/Technical Colleges **Some programs have waiting lists, so Apply Early!

College Entrance Exams:

Four year colleges and universities: Students must take a college entrance test to be admitted into a four year university, the ACT or SAT.

**The best way to prepare for these tests is to take rigorous courses.

**Specific scores are required.

**Take at the end of the Junior year—beginning of Senior year, if necessary.

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ACT: American College Testing tests 4 areas: English, math, reading, and science. There is also a separate writing test required by many colleges. The ACT is administered at SHS. The cost this year is $50.50 (no writing) and $67.00(Plus Writing). All juniors take the ACT in February by DPI order.

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SAT: The Scholastic Aptitude Test is required at highly competitive colleges—usually on the East and West Coasts. The SAT is administered at Duluth Denfeld and UWS. This year’s cost: $64.50. Tests Verbal & Math reasoning.

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College Application Process:

1. Figure out where you want to go by talking to admissions counselors, reading available school literature, doing online searches, and visiting college choices with your parents. Let your Career Choice be your guide to schools.

2. Narrow your college choices from one to five schools.

3. Create a Portfolio. This should include a resume, activities you have been involved in, a listing of awards, recommendation letters and certificates.

4. Fill out college applications.

1. Be aware of due dates or “early admission” dates;
2. Complete all sections and proffread (sic) for accuracy before submitting;
3. Request letters of recommendation (if required) at least two weeks prior to due date;
4. Submit application fee and transcript request (can use Parchment);
5. Send ACT/ SAT scores.

NCAA www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

• If thinking of doing sports at a Division 1 or 2 college, you must register with NCAA Clearinghouse anytime during Senior year.
• Specific components to complete:

Transcripts from each high school attended

ACT Score must come from ACT

Complete On-line Registration and pay $75 fee

Agree to disclosure agreement

Meet specific high school course requirements

*Registration must be completed before formal athletic visits occur

Scholarships:

There are more than 100 scholarships awarded by the SHS Scholarship Committee each year. Monetary values range from $300 to $6000. The best Scholarships are based on the following criteria:

1. Cumulative G.P.A.

2. ACT score

3. Leadership and involvement

4. A writing sample

5. Department recognition

6. An interview process

7. A student portfolio

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• More specific information is available for SHS Scholarships in December of the senior year.
• Other scholarships available for Seniors are posted each month on Mrs. Edgette’s door (room 1189).
• Other scholarships may be available online (FastWeb, Schoolsoup, etc.) or from the colleges applied to.

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Recommendation Letter Requests:

If you need a letter of recommendation for a school or scholarship application, please follow these steps:

1. Request recommendation letters from people who know you best (teachers, coaches, job supervisors);
2. Give at least ten business days for a recommendation to be written-more time is best;
3. Fill out a request for recommendation form and give it to the requested writer.

A professional courtesy—meet with the recommendation writer and provide a complete resume!

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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FACTS:

FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Go to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to learn more about Federal Student Aid.

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• This form should be filled out and filed ASAP after October 1^st of your senior year. Why? Financial aid is first come-first served. FAFSA can be filed using the prior year income taxes. But, Never Estimate Your Tax Returns.
• SHS has financial aid workshops yearly in September, one evening for parents and in school for seniors, to review and explain the financial aid process.
• SHS has College Goal in October, to help with the FAFSA, & FAFSA 1 to 1’s with Great Lakers Higher Ed. Rep. in the fall.
• FAFSA covers grants, loans, and work-study based on the Student Aid Report (SAR). Most colleges do use FAFSA to award internal scholarships.
• Financial aid advisors recommend all students/families file a FAFSA. Get you pin # and file at www.fafsa.gov

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• MEN: Must apply for Selective Service by 18^th birthday to be eligible for financial aid, admission to many colleges and universities, and most federal jobs.

WISCONSIN STATE FINANCIAL AID

• Wisconsin Higher Education Grant
• Wisconsin Tuition Grant
• Talent Incentive Program Grant
• Indian Student Assistance Grant
• Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant
• Hearing & Visually Handicapped Grant
• For more information: www.heab.wi.gov
• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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Military:�Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard

• Must take the ASVAB test in 11^th or 12^th grade to obtain an AFQT entrance score for consideration-hint: review your English and Math.
• Talk to recruiters of each branch, learn specific entrance requirements, then choose.

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Note: ALL MILITARY BRANCHES REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.

NOW OPEN FOR �GENERAL QUESTIONS

• Thank You for Coming
• See your counselor for any personal questions