Welcome to Hahnville High Schools Junior Parent Night

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Welcome to Hahnville High Schools Junior Parent
Night

• Presented By
• Karen Russo
• Junior Counselor

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Tonights Agenda

• I Graduation Requirements
• II TOPS
• III Early Start
• IV 2009 Louisiana College Admission Requirements
• V Post-Secondary Options
• VI Tests
• VII The College Search
• VIII Closing Remarks
• IX TOPS Detail Report

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Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

• English-4 units Shall be English I, II, and III,
  in consecutive order and English IV.
• Mathematics-3 units(Effective for incoming
  freshmen 2005-2006 and beyond.)All students must
  complete one of the followingAlgebra I (1 unit)
  or Algebra I-Pt. 1 and Algebra I-Pt. 2 (2
  units).The remaining unit(s) shall come from the
  following Geometry, Algebra II, Financial
  Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics I, Calculus,
  Probability and Statistic.

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• Science-3 units Shall be the following1 unit of
  Biology.1 unit from the following physical
  science clusterPhysical Science, Chemistry I,
  Physics I, Physics of Technology I. 1 unit from
  the following courses Biology II, Chemistry II,
  Earth Science, Environmental Science, (an
  additional course from the physical science
  cluster).
• Social Studies-3 units Shall be American History,
  one-half unit of Civics or one unit of AP
  American Government, one-half unit of Free
  Enterprise and one of the following World
  History, World Geography, Western Civilization.
• Health Education-1/2 unit
• Physical Education-1 1/2 units Shall be Physical
  Education I and Physical Education II, or Adapted
  Physical Education for eligible special education
  students. A maximum of four units of Physical
  Education may be used toward graduation.NOTE The
  substitution of JROTC is permissible.
• Electives 8 units
• TOTAL 23 units

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GEE21

• In addition to completing a minimum of 23
  Carnegie units of credit, students must also pass
  the Graduation Exit Exams (GEE21).
• Students take the English and math components in
  their 10th grade year and must pass both parts
  with a score of Approaching Basic or better.
• Students take the science and social studies
  components in their 11th grade year and must pass
  one of the two with a score of Approaching Basic
  or better.
• Sample GEE questions www.louisianaschools.net

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Five Components of the TOPS Program

• OPPORTUNITY AWARD
• PERFORMANCE AWARD
• HONORS AWARD
• TECH AWARD
• TOPS Tech Early Start
• (For the most accurate information, see the TOPS
  handouts or log onto www.osfa.state.la.us)

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OPPORTUNITY AWARD

• Requirements
• 2.5 GPA
• 17.5 Core Units
• 20 ACT
• Award
• Free tuition (does not include FEES) at any state
  public university or college
• Can use at private college-avg. of state tuition

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PERFORMANCE AWARD

• Requirements
• 3.0 GPA
• 17.5 Core Units
• 23 ACT
• Award
• Free tuition (does not include FEES) at any state
  public university or college (or avg. state
  tuition at a private college or university) PLUS
  400

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HONORS AWARD

• Requirements
• 3.0 GPA
• 17.5 Core Units
• 27 ACT
• Award
• Free tuition (does not include FEES) at any state
  public college or university (or the avg. state
  tuition at a private college or university) PLUS
  800

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TECH AWARD

• Requirements
• 2.5 GPA
• Option 1 17 Core Units (see handout)
• Option 2 19 Core Units (see handout)
• 17 ACT
• Award
• Free tuition (does not include FEES) at Louisiana
  Technical College campuses and other public
  postsecondary or LAICU schools that provide skill
  or occupational training and certain cosmetology
  and proprietary shools

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TOPS Means Money

• Refer to handout page 13 14 for TOPS dollar
  amounts

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TOPS Tech Early Start Program

• The TOPS Tech Early Start award provides up to
  600 per academic year for any eligible 11th or
  12th grade student attending a Louisiana PUBLIC
  high school who wishes to concurrently enroll for
  up to 6 credit hours per semester at a PUBLIC
  COLLEGE in a vocational course of study leading
  to an industry-based certification in a TOP
  DEMAND OCCUPATION.

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TOPS Tech Early Start

• Be in good standing as a 11th or 12th grade
  student in a LA public high school
• 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Achieve at least minimum passing score in English
  AND Math on the GEE
• Score at least a 15 on the English and Math PLAN
  Assessment
• Must have an approved 5 Year Education and Career
  Plan

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Louisiana Early Start Program (formerly Dual
Enrollment)

• The Louisiana Early Start Program provides
  tuition assistance to eligible 11th and 12th
  grade students from public high schools that
  enroll in eligible college courses for dual
  credit at an eligible public or private college
  or university.

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Louisiana Early Start (formerly Dual Enrollment)

• Not a TOPS program
• Board of Regents Program
• Student must be at least 15 yrs. of age and be an
  11th or 12th grader at a Louisiana PUBLIC high
  school
• Student must have taken the PLAN or the ACT (or
  SAT)
• Student must be in good standing
• Student must have permission from HHS and
  parent(s)
• Student must be enrolled in a college course for
  which dual credit (both college and high school
  credit) is attempted and recorded on both the
  students secondary and postsecondary academic
  record.
• Student may enroll in 3 credit hours per semester

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Louisiana Early Start

• Designed to prepare high school students for
  college or employment
• College Level, Degree Credit Courses
• Enrichment/Development Courses
• Work Skills courses
• Students do not pay tuition
• Students may be responsible for textbooks,
  parking, lab fees, etc.

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Louisiana Public UniversityMinimum Admissions
Criteria

• Completion of Regents high school core
  curriculum
• (same as TOPS core curriculum)
• AND

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Louisiana Public UniversityMinimum Admissions
Criteria

• LSU-Shreveport
• McNeese State University
• Nicholls State University
• Northwestern State University
• Southeastern Louisiana University
• Southern University and AM College
• University of Louisiana- Monroe
• LSU-Alexandria
• Grambling University (effective Fall 2010)
• Southern University-N.O. (effective Fall 2010)

• High School GPA of 2.0 or greater OR
• ACT composite score of 20 or greater OR
• High School graduation rank top 50 of class
• AND
• Require no more than one remedial course (18 or
  higher on English ACT subtest and 19 or higher on
  Math ACT subtest)

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Louisiana Public UniversityMinimum Admissions
Criteria

• Louisiana Tech University
• University of Louisiana-Lafayette
• University of New Orleans
• Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

• High school GPA of 2.5 or greater OR
• ACT composite score of 23 or greater OR
• High school graduation rank top 25 of class
• AND
• Require no more than one remedial course (18 or
  higher on English ACT subtest and 19 or higher on
  Math ACT subtest)

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Louisiana Public UniversityMinimum Admissions
Criteria

• LSU and A M College
• For assured admission, students must have a 3.0
  GPA on the LSU core curriculum and score 1030 on
  the SAT or 22 on the ACT. Also, students must
  have completed a rigorous college preparatory
  curriculum in an accredited or state-approved
  high school. The curriculum should include the
  18 high school courses indicated in the upcoming
  slide. In addition, applicants must require no
  remedial work (18 or higher on English ACT
  subtest and 19 or higher on Math ACT subtest).

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Louisiana Public UniversityMinimum Admissions
Criteria LSU and A M College (Baton
Rouge)(Beginning Fall 2008)

• Table 1 High School Units Required For Admission
• 4 units English Composition and Literature
  I, II, III, and IV
• 3 units Mathematics (4 units are strongly
  recommended) Algebra I, Algebra II, and also 1
  additional unit of Geometry, Advanced
  Mathematics, Probability and Statistics or
  Calculus
• 3 units Natural Sciences Biology, Chemistry, and
  Physics
• 3 units Social Studies American History, World
  History or World Geography or History of
  Western Civilization, and 1 additional unit of
  Civics, Free Enterprise
• 2 units Foreign Languages 2 units in a single
  language
• 1 unit Math/Science Elective (Geometry, Calculus,
  Probability and Statistics, Advanced Math, or
• Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical
  Science, Biology II, Chemistry II or Physics of
  Technology
• ½ unit Computer Studies Computer Science or
  Computer Literacy (or substitute ½ unit from
  among other subjects listed above)
• 1 ½ units Additional Courses 1 ½ units from the
  categories above, and/or certain courses in
  the visual and performing arts.

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Louisiana Two Year Public CollegesMinimum
Admissions Criteria

• Baton Rouge Community College
• Bossier Parish Community College
• Delgado Community College
• Delta Community College
• L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College
• LSU-Eunice
• Nunez Community College
• River Parishes Community College
• South Louisiana Community College

• Diploma from a BESE-approved high school OR
• GED or its equivalent OR
• Appropriate score on an Ability to Benefit test

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Options After High School
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Why Go To College?(2-year or 4-year)

• People who go to college earn more than people
  who do not.
• People who go to college are less likely to be
  unemployed.
• People who go to college have more jobs from
  which to choose.

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Job Skill Level Changes (1950-2000)Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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College Entrance Exams

• ACT Assessment
• Designed to assess the students educational
  development (achievement test) and ability to
  complete college level work
• English, Math, Reading, and Science
• Optional Writing component (see handout)

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MATHEMATICS Readiness for College Algebra
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College Entrance Exams

• SAT I
• Designed to assess critical thinking skills
  (reasoning test)
• Good predictor of success in college
• Math, Critical Reasoning, Writing
• SAT II Subject Tests
• Test in certain subject areas
• Some universities require these not all
• Admissions of each college will tell you which
  ones they require
• Examples Literature, World History, U.S.
  History, Biology

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Whats the difference?

• SAT
• Emphasizes big picture thinking
• Critical Reading
• Mathematics
• Writing
• A reasoning test

• ACT
• Emphasizes attention to detail and curriculum
• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• An achievement test

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FAQs

• When should I take these tests?
• -spring of junior year
• How do I register?
• -packets in counseling office or online
• How many times do I take the tests?
• -as many times as you want/need
• Act and SAT offer accommodations for students
  with 504 plans or disabilities, contact to SBLC
• Act and SAT each offer 2 Fee Waivers for students
  on free or reduced lunch

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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

• November 10, 2009
• Juniors and Seniors are eligible to test
• Consists of eight tests General Science,
  Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph
  Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics
  Information, Auto and Shop Information, and
  Mechanical Comprehension.
• Students not only receive a military entrance
  score, they also learn about their skills and
  interests which can help them when considering
  career choices
• There is no charge to the student for this test.

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PSAT/NMSQT

• October 14, 2009
• The 2009 PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test that
  students must take to enter National Merit
  Scholarship Corporation competitions for college
  scholarships that will be awarded in 2010.
• www.nationalmerit.org
• There is a 13.00 fee per student for the
  PSAT/NMSQT.
• Fee waivers available for participants in the
  free and reduced lunch program (Juniors only)

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Types of Preparation for Tests

• Self Prep (practice tests in application packet,
  books)
• Online (HHS homepage, LAePortal, www.act.org)
• Course Prep (Outside courses)
• Private Tutor
• Study Group
• When should I start?
• 6-8 weeks prior to tests

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Remember, test scores are only ONE factor used
for college admission and scholarship decisions

• Source ACT College Planning Guide

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Shopping for a College

• Interest
• Search
• Visit
• Apply
• Accepted
• Attend

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The Right School

• Consider College Characteristics
• Institution Type
• Location
• Size
• Student Body
• Clubs/Activities
• Academic Programs
• Cost and Financial Aid
• Admission Policy
• Support Services
• College Affiliation and Accreditation

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The Right School

• Doing Your Research
• College Guidebooks
• College Produced Resources
• Computer Resources
• People Resources
• College Fairs and Open Houses
• Visits to College Campuses

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Resources
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List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

• Prepare a college comparison checklist
• Weigh advantages disadvantages
• Contact the office of admission
• Schedule appointments for your campus visits
• Juniors are entitled to 1 excused absence to
  visit a college campus

Source ACT College Planning Guide
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Every campus has a personality

• Source ACT College Planning Guide

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Checklist for a Campus Visit

• Meet with an Admission Counselor
• Verify admission requirements
• Determine actual college costs
• Ask about financial aid opportunities
• Take a campus tour
• Investigate your academic program(s)
• Attend a class
• Talk with students and faculty
• Discuss your chances for success
• admission
• graduation
• placement

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The Right School

• Matching Yourself with Admission Standards
• Reach (Dream Schools)
• Possibles or Mid-Range ( at least 50 chance of
  acceptance)
• Safety ( You exceed admission requirements.)

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Application Options Offered By Colleges

• Early Decision
• Early Action
• Early Notification
• Regular Decision
• Rolling Admission

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Keep accurate records!
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Dont eliminate any college because of costs
before receiving financial assistance information!

• Source ACT College Planning Guide

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Cost of Attendance

• Tuition
• Fees (fees are not covered by TOPS)
• Room Board
• Books Supplies
• Transportation
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
• Costs associated with study abroad
• Costs associated with a disability

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TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

• Scholarships
• Grants
• Employment Opportunities
• Loans

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Three New Helpful Websites

• http//www.laeportal.com/
• All students have been registered and have their
  own username and password
• ACT Prep on HHS website (www.stcharles.k12.la.us
  /hahnville.cfm)
• All juniors have been registered
• Username is last name and first initial
• Password is student ID
• www.act.org
• Free ACT practice test questions

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Solution

• Version 1.0 of LA ePortal would be
  Student-centered tools and modules with the focus
  on the Student experience

LA ePortal

• Message Center
• Calendaring
• Career Video Center
• Student Planner
• Assessment Center
• Portfolio Builder
• Resume Builder
• Online College Tours
• Financial Aid Center
• TOPS Information
• Career Work Ready
• Online Career Fairs
• And Much More

ACCESS
TO ALL

• Version 2.0 3.0 of LA ePortal would be
  multi-user focused (Out of School Youth,
  Educators, Parents, College Students)

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Junior Dates to Remember

• September 12 Ring Orders (800 a.m.-1200)
• October 6 Future Prep Night at DHS (700 830
  p.m.)
• October 14 PSAT Test (930 a.m.)
• October 19-23 GEE Retest
• November 10 ASVAB (730 a.m.)
• February 23 Jr. Parent Financial Aid Night
  (630 p.m.)
• April 7 -13 GEE
• April 17 Prom (900 p.m. 1200 mid)
• April 27 Junior/Senior Awards (700 p.m.)
• May 18 Ring Night (700 p.m.)

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Thank you for attending.

• My contact information
• krusso1_at_stcharles.k12.la.us
• 985-758-2961 ext. 127

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TOPS Detail Report