Junior Parent Night September 23, 2021
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Junior Parent Night September 23, 2021
Agenda ● Guest Presenters: Emily K Center & National Guard ● Communication & Appointments ● Graduation Requirements ● College Admissions Testing & ACT Support Plan ● NCAA Eligibility & Extra Curriculars ● Junior Year Timeline ● Tips for Support ● Resource Highlight: Easterseals ● Questions
Emily K Center: Game
Plan College
Presenter: Ms. Jackie
Slide hold: GPC
Army National Guard Presenter: SSG Crabtree
Hold for Guest Presenter Slide
Instagram
@middlecollegecounselor
Maverick newsletter for
Communication programs and summer
activities
Email: MCHS Student Canvas
sarah_machak@dpsnc.net
Phone: Website → Junior Resource Tab
919-536-7203 Ext. 1207 OR → Counselor Corner Tab
Appointments ★ All appointments made online using You Can Book Me ★ Link here: MiddleCollegeCoun selor.youcanbook. me ★ Also found on Student Services page of the website
Graduation Requirements
Content Area Number of Courses
Credits
English 4 English 1, English 2, English 3*, English 4*
Math 4 Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, 4th Math*
Social Studies 4 World History, Am His 1* & 2*, Civics and Econ
Science 3 Earth Science, Biology, Physical Science*
Health & PE 1 Health and PE & CPR Certification needed
Elective 2 Any 2 electives in CTE, Arts, World Language*
Concentration
General Electives 8 Any 8 general elective credits*
World Language* -- Not req for DPS Grad, but needed for College Admissions
Total 26 * Courses with a star can be substituted with DT course
PSAT 36 Juniors have
registered to take the
PSAT!
The qualifying test for entry to the
2021 National Merit Scholarship
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Start: 8:30 a.m. Ends: 1:30 p.m.
Accommodation Time: Ends: 3:30 p.m.
Has your student completed the DTCC
Excused Absence Form?
Students should expect a detailed email from Mrs.
Practice TESTS Tugman next week outlining all requirements and
expectations for students on the day of the test.College Admissions Testing
ACT SAT
★ English, Math, Reading, Science, ★ Reading & Writing, Math,
Writing (optional)
Essay (optional)
★ Score Range: 1-36
★ Price: FREE to all Juniors during ★ Score Range: 400-1600
the School Test Date ★ Price: $52, $68 w/ writing
○ Date: TBD ★ Practice: Khan Academy
○ $55, $70 w/ writing
★ Practice: ACT Self Paced Courses
*Tentative
Tip: Fee Waivers Available!MCHS ACT Support
Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YESOYz8IT
MQWD-Sbx56odJ0f68k_pAgonDkqg1a6zfU/editNCAA Eligibility Center ★ For those interested in college athletics, you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org. ★ Required for athletic scholarships ★ Send ACT or SAT scores by using code 9999 ★ Fee waivers are available ★ FAQ Sheet Resource
Career Considerations and Resources
ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Resources
Free test offered to all high school students. ★ Xello
If you are interested in taking, please reach ★ NCCareers.org
★ CFNC
out to Mrs. Machak via email.
Purpose
1 - what are your strengths
○ Interest Profiler -
2 - what are your interests “Learn About Yourself”
3 - how much can you make in your career ★ O*Net Online
○ Career Search
Database
★ Reality Check
on NC CareersNHS
Candidate Applications will be
shared in January 2022 with MCHS
students who have met the
Membership in National Honor Society following requirements:
● must be members of the junior or senior
entails a commitment. Members are
class
required to attend meetings and ● must have been enrolled for a period
participate in planned NHS activities. equivalent to one semester
have a minimum cumulative grade point
Based on Scholarship, Service, leadership,
●
average of 3.5 unweighted on a 4.0 scale
and character
START planning Students may contact Mrs. Tugman with any
-2 letters of recommendation questions regarding the process after they receive
-Time commitment to complete the candidate application.
Application sarah_tugman@dpsnc.netJunior Year Timeline
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER JANUARY-FEBRUARY
★ Ask about test dates for the PSAT, ACT, and SAT. ★ Register for a spring SAT and/or ACT.
You’ll need to register up to six weeks ahead of Research colleges to see if you’ll need
time. to take an SAT Subject Test.
★ Start developing a résumé and activity list ★ Take the ACT for FREE at school
★ Get involved - Consider clubs at school, team ★ Explore summer opportunities on
sports, leadership roles, or involvement in a college campuses—a great way to find
religious or civic community group. out what college life is all about.
★ Take the PSAT. Taking the test as a junior will
qualify you for some scholarship consideration and
identify you to colleges as a potential applicant.
★ Begin to prepare for the ACT or SAT. Plan to take at
least one of these tests in the spring. Ask your
Resource
counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver.Junior Year Timeline
MARCH-MAY JUNE-AUGUST
★ Start researching colleges and universities. ★ Continue investigating colleges.
Go to college fairs and open houses.
★ Schedule campus visits at the schools
★ Begin planning college visits. Try to visit
colleges near you over spring break. Include a that you interest you.
large, medium size, and small campus. ★ Begin thinking about your applications.
★ Develop a preliminary list of colleges that Generally, colleges will have their
interest you.
applications online by the beginning of
★ Take a look at some college applications.
Make note of all the pieces of information August.
you will need to compile. Make a list of ★ Start brainstorming your college essay.
teachers, counselors, employers, and other
adults who could write letters of
recommendation.
★ Consider lining up a summer job or
internship.How Can I Help?
★ Help Students Stay Organized
○ Print out Syllabi for each college class & post on fridge or somewhere visible
★ Help Keep Them Accountable
○ Obtain DTCC Sakai credentials and check grades; consider filling
out the “Reverse Progress Report”
○ Speak with your child about appropriate “downtime/screen time”
★ Prepare early for the PSAT and ACT
○ Make a plan on when your child wants to test
★ Help explore Interests and Get Involved
○ Tip: Keep a list of activities/volunteer experiences
★ Encourage college visits while on trips
★ Use your resources and communicate!Easterseals UCP helps children and their
Easterseals
families by offering services and resources
for families and parents who are:
● Frustrated and discouraged by behavioral
changes
● Involved with the legal system
● Experiencing unusual and unhealthy
arguments Noticing significant changes in
mood and interactions with others
*Works with Insured & Uninsured* ● Issues with engaging in virtual learning or
in classwork in general
● Non compliance in school and/or at home
If you would like to refer your child for ● Lack or loss of interest in previous
Easterseals School Based Therapy, please activities that the youth used to enjoy
reach out to Mrs. Machak ● Conflict with peers, teachers or family
membersQuestions? Email me
sarah_machak@dpsnc.net
Call me
919-536-7203 Ext. 1207
Please consider filling out the post
survey, so I know how best to support
throughout the year
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