FRESHMEN PRESENTATION �CLASS OF 2025

PRESENTED BY

THE ARAPAHOE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

WELCOME TO

JUNIOR YEAR!

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH

A-C

D-Go

Gr-Lo

Lu-Ng

Ni-Sh

Si-Z

Psychologist, 9th/11th

Psychologist 10th/12th

Mental Health Provider

Post-secondary

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Mr. Lewis

Ms. McKee

Ms. Zimmerman

Mr. Baker

Ms. Rivera

Mr. Wadsworth

Ms. Vos

Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Jimenez

Ms. Conn

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CHECK GRADUATION CREDITS

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Log in to Infinite Campus

and click Academic Plan

LANGUAGE ARTS - 4.0 CREDITS

FRESHMAN YEAR

**English 9, Sem 1 & 2 1.0

**English 9 Honors, Sem 1 & 2 1.0

Elective classes .25/.5

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SOPHOMORE YEAR

**English 10 Sem 1 & 2 (OR) 1.0

**Amer Lit Honors, Sem 1 & 2 1.0

Elective classes .25/.5

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JUNIOR YEAR

American Literature Sem 1 & 2 1.0

English 11 Semester 1 & 2 1.0

AP Language Semester 1 & 2 1.0

Elective classes .25/.5

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SENIOR YEAR

World Literature Semester 1 & 2 1.0

English 12 Semester 1 & 2 1.0

AP English Literature Sem 1 & 2 1.0

Concurrent Enrollment .5ea

Elective classes .25/.5

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*Students can move .5 World Language credit to LA once Spanish III or French III have been completed

**Required Courses.

SOCIAL STUDIES - 3.75 CREDITS

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US History Sem 1 & 2 1.0 credits

World Geo and Civ Sem 1 & 2 1.0 Credits

One year of choice- ie... 1.0 Credits

American Government (1 Sem) .5 credits

Economics (1 quarter) .25 credits

MATH & SCIENCE - 2.0 CREDITS EACH

MATH

Algebra 1, Sem 1 & 2 1.0

Geometry, Sem 1 & 2 1.0

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Colleges prefer 4 years of Math:

Algebra II 1.0

Trig/Pre-Calc 1.0

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SCIENCE

Integ. Science, Sem 1 & 2 1.0

Biology, Sem 1 & 2 1.0

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Colleges prefer 3 years of Science:

Chemistry 1.0

PRACTICAL AND FINE ARTS - 1.5 CREDITS

Personal Finance .5

One Fine Arts Class .5

Elective .5

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 1.5 CREDITS

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Swimming .25

Health .25

Elective 1.0

• Students participating in a CHSAA sanctioned sport can request

.25 credit for max of two seasons

ELECTIVES - 7.25 CREDITS

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This includes world languages and any credits that go above and beyond the credit requirements in each category that we just covered.

AP & CE COURSES

ADVANCED PLACEMENT:

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

• Can earn college credit without end-of-year test
• Guaranteed in-state transfer
• Grades are not weighted
• Colleges look for rigor
• Requirements: SAT/ACCUPLACER score
• Offered at AHS and Arapahoe C.C.

• Can earn college credit with a high enough score on exam
• Grades are weighted on a 5-point scale
• Colleges look for rigor
• Requirements: teacher recommendation and/or audition
• Offered at AHS

WORK-BASED LEARNING

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• Earn AHS credits for working a regular job outside of school
• Encouraged to take Career Success
• Maximum of 2 Semesters
• See counselor for more information

CAREER AND TECH ED

• Earn AHS credits (and Concurrent Enrollment too!) by focusing on a skill or trade (ie. Cosmetology, Health Sciences, Auto Technology and more!)
• Offered off site, during the school day
• Students must apply
• For course offerings and more information:

www.lps2.it/acts

EPIC Campus

Opening to students in August 2023!

Computer Science Aerospace

Business Construction Trades

Health Sciences Natural Resources

JUNIOR TIMELINE

Review the Junior College-bound Timeline

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THIS FALL:

• Attend College Fairs
• Attend College Rep Visits at AHS
• Visit College Campuses
• Take the PSAT/NMSQT

IMPORTANT DATES

PSAT/NMSQT Registration

• August 28 - October 5th
• $20 registration fee
• Register by filling out this link or go to Counseling Office

PSAT

Colorado SAT

College Fairs

• October 12th
• Given at Arapahoe High School
• Digital Format

• 2nd week in April at AHS
• We will automatically sign you up for this test
• Digital Format

• Colorado Day Night Fair- November 2nd 6-7pm at LHS
• Over 50 Colleges and Universities

PSAT/NMSQT

• October 12th, 2023
• Practice, Practice, Practice! Khan Academy is FREE, but we also have resources for prep!
• Qualify for National Merit Scholarships
• Register in Counseling, cost is $20

COLLEGE FAIRS

NACAC College Fairs

November 5th 1-4pm

Colorado Convention Center

https://www.nacacattend.org/23Denver

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College Fairs of Denver

September 29th, 5:30-7pm

Denver South High School

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October 7th, 10am-12pm

Mountain Vista High School

MILITARY

COLLEGE

TRADE

SCHOOL

GAP

YEAR

WORK

FORCE

COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS

No matter which path you choose, the harder you work in high school, the more options and opportunities you will have. Visit with your counselor with any questions you may have.

WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK AT?

The two biggest things that Schools consider are:

• GPA along with the classes you take
• ACT or SAT (many schools have made them optional)

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Other factors:

• Involvement in school activities
• Involvement in the community
• Leadership Roles
• Essay
• Letters of recommendation
• Interviews

BUILDING YOUR COLLEGE LIST

• Intended Major
• Large school vs small school
• Location
• In state vs out of state
• Size of city
• How far from home
• Extra - curricular activities
• Climate
• School reputation
• Cost
• Financial aid/scholarships
• Public vs Private

SCOIR LOG IN

• All students are encouraged to join Scoir, regardless of your plan.

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• If you do not already have an account, a link to join can be found in your school email account

JOIN SCOIR

CAMPUS VISITS

COLLEGE VISITS

• Pick up a College Visit Pass in the Post-secondary Center

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• Ask your teacher ahead of time for permission to leave class

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• Get their signature

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• Bring your signed pass to the visit

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GET A PASS TO ATTEND COLLEGE VISITS

CHECK YOUR EMAIL!

Time sensitive messages are sent throughout

the year!

GET SUPPORT!

See COUNSELORS for help with…

• Identifying Post-Secondary Options
• Setting short- and long-term goals
• Providing NCAA Information for Athletes
• Discussing Military Prospects
• Signing Early Decision Contracts
• Exploring Careers
• Making Informed Decisions
• Managing Transitions
• Developing a course of study
• Working through Social/Personal and Academic Issues

See POST-SECONDARY for help with…

• Navigating SCOIR
• Completing College Applications
• Arranging College Visits
• Accessing Military Recruiters
• Researching Tech/Vocational Schools
• Planning a Gap Year
• Finding SAT/ACT Prep resources
• Securing Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Discovering Summer Programs
• Gathering Supporting Documents for Applications

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