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9th 10th Grade Parent NightOn the Road to
Graduation Beyond February 21, 2008

• A John Hayden, Dean
• B-D Kari Boyles
• E-K Cheryl Chenet
• L-P Rebecca Andrews
• Q-Z Eric Chancy
• Michelle Pittelli, SAP
• Tony Wilson, IC

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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

• To go to 10th grade
• Complete 6 credits
• English I
• 2 out of 3 in Math, Science, or Social Studies
• 3 additional credits

• To go to 11th grade
• Complete 12 credits
• English II, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies
• 8 additional credits

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4 Courses of StudyProgram planning guide (on
line)

• Career Prep designed to prepare students for
  entry-level career choices and admission to a
  community college or the military
• College Tech Prep prepares students for
  admission in highly technical fields of study at
  a community college or the military
• College/University Prep fulfills the minimum
  course requirements for admission to UNC
  Institutions or the military
• Occupational Prep prepares selected Special
  Education students to enter competitive employment

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NC Courses of StudyGraduation Requirements Main
Differences
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Apex High School College-Technical Pathways

• Business Technologies
• Commercial Artistic Production Technologies
• Construction Technologies
• 4 credits including a capstone course completes
  a pathway

• Health Sciences
• Engineering Technologies
• Public Services Technologies

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Apex High School Fine Arts
Pathways

• Music
• Visual Arts
• Theatre Arts
• 4 credits including a capstone course completes
  a pathway

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HS Graduation Requirements

• Successfully complete course of study
  requirements with stated credit distribution
• 26 credits required for class of 2010, 2011
• Pass NC Computer Skills Test
• Pass 5 EOC assessments
• Algebra I Biology English 1
  
• Civics Econ US History
• Successfully complete a graduation project.

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Graduation Projectwww.apexhigh.com

• Graduation requirement established by NC DPI
• Performance-based exit assessment which
  demonstrates students mastery of specific skills
  
• The project has 4 components a paper, a product,
  a presentation and a portfolio
• The project should be a learning stretch for the
  student
• Students explore and investigate a topic of
  interest
• The topic must be narrowed down to an essential
  question that can be addressed in a research
  paper
• Each student is assigned to a faculty coach to
  guide them through deadlines
• The entire project will be reviewed by a panel of
  faculty members and community volunteers during
  their senior year

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REGISTRATION TIMELINE

• March 5 students can go on SPAN to register for
  courses for 08-09
• March 17 signed registration form is due to
  current math teacher or Mrs. Stiffler
• April TBD course verification form is given to
  students with their 8 primary courses and 3
  alternates for corrections/changes
• June 25 last day to make changes

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Course Offerings

• The Basics
• Whats new
• What to look out for
• Program Planning Guide

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Communication(communication)

• www.apexhigh.com
• Cougar Notes
• Cougar Pause
• Phone Master

• Teacher e-mails
• 3 week interims every quarter

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PSAT

• PSAT-previously released SAT test
• Given at AHS in October
• Free to all juniors
• 10 for sophomores who sign up

• Students receive a test booklet, a profile sheet
  with the correct answers, the students answers,
  and suggestions for improvement

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SAT ACT Tests

• SAT and ACT scores are used by colleges as a
  uniform comparison and one piece of data when
  making admission decisions.
• Students can take the test multiple times (43
  each time) and most colleges will accept your
  highest score on each individual section.
• All 4 year schools expect to see a score, and
  many will use the scores for placement.
• Not required for community colleges
• (used for placement if taken)

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SAT or ACT ?

• Critical Reading, Math, Writing
• www.collegeboard.com
• Check with the individual schools to see if they
  have a preference
• Interested in a 4 yr school? Good idea to take
  one by the end of junior year

• English, Reading, Math, Science Reasoning,
  Writing (optional)
• www.ACT.org

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SAT II Tests

• Subject area tests required by universities
  usually for admission, placement purposes, or
  advising for future courses
• Cost basic fee 20 additional fee for each
  test
• Generally taken senior year or close to the
  completion of the subject

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www.CFNC.org

• College Foundation of NC
• Research any North Carolina 2 or 4 yr school
• Common application possibilities
• Take career surveys, SAT practice, college
  funding information, hs planner

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www.collegeboard.org

• register for SAT
• Question of the day
• research careers majors
• research schoolssizes, costs, test scores,
  majors , requirements

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Looking aheadWhat do colleges look at?

• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Difficulty of Course Load
• SAT/ACT scores
• Class Rank
• HS and community activities, involvement
• Recommendations
• Writing -- Essay

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Reminders

• Use CFNC High School Planner
• Test Scores Awards Received
• Offices Held Activities Honors
• Volunteer Work Courses Taken Grades
• Graduation Plan
• Research Colleges, Practice SAT questions
• Student Services will be there to support you.
• There are all kinds of jobs, community colleges,
  and colleges out there. Its about finding the
  shoe that fits you.