D. H. Conley High School
Underclassmen Parent Night
September 23, 2014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Contacts
Graduation Requirements
Announcements/Special Programs
College Courses
Online Courses
• NCVPS
• PCSVA
Standardized Testing
NCAA Clearinghouse
College/Academic Progress
Registering for Next Year’s Classes
Contents
Counselors
A-D -----------------Karen Pumphrey
E-K -----------------Courtney Yates
L-R -----------------Kelly Wynne
S-Z -----------------Colleen Roughton
Seniors -------------Brad Grampa
Career Development/Special Pop Coordinator
------------------------Susan Mendell
Administrators
Principal -----------------------AP ------------------------------AP ------------------------------AP ------------------------------AP/Testing Coordinator ------
Contacts
-Mr. Don Marr
-Mrs. Ashley Wheeler
-Mrs. Nikki Miller
-Mr. Reed Potts
-Mr. Norman McDuffie
Content Area
Required # of credits
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English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Healthful Living
Art
Concentration
Mini - Concentration
Electives
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
1 credit
1 credit
4 credits
2 credits
5 credits
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TOTAL
28 credits
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Future Ready Core
English
 English
 English
 English
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I
II (EOC)
III/AP Language
IV/AP Literature
◊ Each English offers an Honors level to
students
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All Honors & AP English classes require
Summer Reading
English Language Arts
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Math I (Alg I) – EOC
Math II (Geometry)
Math III (Alg II)
Adv. Math (AFM, Precalculus, etc…)
◊ Grade 8 Alg. I counts as a high school graduation
requirement for Math - must make a level 3 on EOC
◊ Does NOT count towards students’ GPA.
Mathematics
8th grade Algebra I/Math I
8th grade Math
● Biology (EOC)
● Honors Biology (EOC)
● Earth/Environmental
● Honors Earth/Environmental
● Chemistry
● Honors Chemistry
AND/OR
● Physical Science*
● Biology (EOC)
● Honors Biology (EOC)
AND/OR
● Physical Science*
● Earth/Environmental
● Honors Earth/Environmental
● Chemistry
● Honors Chemistry
● AP Earth/Environmental (APES)▫
▫ Must have passed Honors Chemistry AND Honors Biology
* Will not satisfy requirements for UNC system admission
Science
1. World History (Standard or Honors) – 9th Grade
2. Civics & Economics (Standard or Honors) – 10th Grade
3. American History I (Standard or Honors)
AND
3. American History II (Standard or Honors)
11th Grade
OR
3. Honors Turning Point in American History
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3. AP US History
Social Studies
11th Grade
* Required for graduation
* CPR Certification (will receive in course)
* Pre-Req for Weightlifting and Advanced PE
HEALTHFUL LIVING I
Health & PE
Must pass 4 courses in one of the following areas:
Career and Technical Education
 JROTC
 Arts Discipline - (Band, Chorus, Dance, Art, Vocals)
 World Languages
 Advanced Placement
 College Courses
 English, Math, Science, Social Studies-Excludes
courses that meet graduation requirements
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Concentrations
Listen for announcements!
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Stay in touch with your COUNSELOR!
Check the DHC website for News
www.pittschools.org/dhconley/
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D.H. Conley Student Services website:
http://www.pittschools.org/dhconley/studentservices.htm
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Be sure to read the newsletter each month! Copies are
posted in each homeroom, each teacher’s room, student
services, outside of cafeteria, and online.
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Phone Messages will be sent out about events
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Resources
 College Resources – www.cfnc.org
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College Averages of SAT Scores & Enrollment Info As Updated by NC.EDU
www.northcarolina.edu/about/facts.htm
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Financial Aid – www.fafsa.gov
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SAT registration – www.sat.collegeboard.org
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Scholarships – www.fastweb.org
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NC Dept. of Ed – www.dpi.state.nc.us
Resources
Teen Court
 Teen Leadership
 Distinguished Young Women/Junior Miss
 NC Governors School
 HOBY
 UNC (Heels for Success, Project Uplift, Catalyst
Conference)
 Summer Ventures in Science & Math
 Clemson C-Cats
 Broyhill Leadership Conference
 Shelton Leadership Challenge
AND MANY, MANY MORE!!
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Special Programs
Unweighted GPA of 3.5
 4 units of English and Math
 3 units of Science
 4 units of Social Studies
 1 Health/PE Unit
 1 Art Education Unit
 4 electives in a Concentration
 5 Higher level courses taken 11th and 12th grade to
include either Honors, AP, or College Courses
 2 Foreign Language Credits
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NC Scholars
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Students who qualify for this special recognition:
Will be designated by the State Board of Education as
an NC Academic Scholar and will receive a seal of
recognition attached to their diploma.
 May use this special recognition in applying to postsecondary institutions. (Candidates are identified by
the end of their 11th grade year)
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More information is located in the Reg.
Guide on page 20
NC Scholars Cont’d
Students can take classes at Pitt Community
College (dual enrollment)
 Must be sixteen years old
 Must be a Junior or a Senior
 Must have transportation
 Must have 3.0 GPA at time of registration
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Students see Mrs. Mendell
Career & College Promise/PCC
Online program
 Open to students in grades 9 – 12
 Offered both semesters
 Offers Standard, Honors and AP courses
 AP courses are year long
 Courses only available to students if:
 Course is NOT available at DHC
 Course is needed for graduation
 Course does not fit into schedule at DHC
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NCVPS Courses
First year – Trial year
 Honors level ONLINE courses
 Current courses offered: AFM, Pre-Calc, American
History I, American History II, Earth/Environmental,
Chemistry, English III, and English IV
 IF all goes well this year, more courses will be offered
next year
 Prefer students who have previously taken an Honors
course – However, if student wishes to up their rigor,
they can participate
 Course can count as part of course load or can be an
additional course (5th course). Can take multiple courses
at a time. Can take at home OR in lab at school.
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PCSVA Courses
What are your needs and interests?
Post-Secondary Plans
What should I consider?
College
 Military
 Community College
 Workforce
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START RESEARCHING
INFORMATION ON SCHOOLS AND
PROGRAMS NOW!!
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Remember important dates, times and
locations
PSAT www.collegeboard.org OCTOBER
 SAT www.collegeboard.org ALL YEAR
 ACT www.act.org ALL YEAR / Given at school for JUNIORS in FEB or
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MAR
PLAN www.act.org OCTOBER
 WORKKEYS
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– www.act.org/workkeys/ DECEMBER (for
grads), February (for all other grads)
KEEP TRACK OF THE
CALENDAR!
early
What is the PSAT?
- Practice SAT
What does it test?
Skills Measured:
* Verbal reasoning
* Math reasoning
* Writing
PSAT – October
$ Free for ALL 10th grade students
$ -Juniors & Non-DHC Students-50 spots
(JUNIORS MUST SIGN UP IN GUIDANCE)
PSAT/NMSQT
Critical Reading
Math
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Expanded to cover Alg II
Writing section – actual essay
Scores 200-800 each section
We suggest:
SAT - 2 times during Junior Year
3rd time fall semester of Sr. Year (if necessary)
Sign up at www.collegeboard.org
Cost: $51.00
SAT (4 Year College/Univ)
What is the PLAN?
- Practice ACT
What does it test?
- English- Usage, Mechanics, Rhetorical Skills
- Math- Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry
- Reading- Passage details, drawing conclusions, comparisons and
generalizations
- Science- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
All 10th Grade Students Take – October 29th
PLAN
English, Math, Reading, Science
- All sections weighted equally
Writing is optional – most colleges require that you take it
www.act.org
Without Writing - $35.50
With Writing component - $52.50
* if taken outside of DHC
March/April - All Juniors will take the ACT- FREE!!!
ACT
What is the WorkKeys?
- Job Skills Assessment
What does it test?
- Reading for Information
- Locating Information
- Applied Mathematics
ALL SENIORS MUST TAKE!!!
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Early grads will test in December
All other seniors will be tested in February
Students can contact Ms. Susan Mendell for a Career 101 login
to access sample tests, career profiles, learning style inventories,
etc.
Workkeys
College Sports Ruling Body
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High School students wishing to play sports in college must register with
the NCAA Clearinghouse by the end of their junior year.
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Students must have a specific GPA, test scores, and number of core classes
to be eligible.
* Most students will have the core classes as a part of their
graduation requirements here at DHC
Please visit:
http://www.pittschools.org/dhconley/studentservices.htm to view
the informational packet for details.
To Register: Visit the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse:
www.eligibilitycenter.org
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
BEGIN A FOLDER OR BOX
WITH COLLEGE INFORMATION
Register for challenging classes
 Narrow down your list of colleges
 Visit colleges in the summer
 Start writing drafts of your college essays
 Practice writing resumes
 Talk to your teachers about recommendations
 Take the SAT/ACT/PSAT
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PREPARE FOR SENIOR YEAR
Grades (GPA) in College Prep (Honors
and AP) courses
 Strength of the curriculum taken
 SAT/ACT
 Essay
 Class Rank
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Extra Curricular - Quality NOT quantity
TOP 6 THINGS COLLEGES
LOOK FOR:
3 TYPES:
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SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS
LOANS
WORK STUDY
College Fair – Oct. - Greenville Convention Center
100 Juniors - Must Sign Up In Student Services
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Financial Aid Workshop – D.H. Conley High School
FINANCIAL AID
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Enhancing your Resume
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Curriculum Choices
Grades, GPA, Class Rank
SAT, ACT, WorkKeys scores
Extra-curricular Activities
Recommendations
Resume
Volunteer/Community Work
Special Programs
Scholarships Received
Student Seminar coming this year on High School Resumes
Planning Ahead!
Junior year GPA is very critical in the
college admissions process
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Course selection
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Extracurricular activities
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Summer Programs
MONITOR ACADEMIC
PROGRESS
Review GPA, class rank, and
credits earned.
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Check your transcript for errors.
Contact counselor if you discover
an error or need clarification.
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Review transcript!
R – Responsible
A – Accountable
P – Professional
Tutoring Available:
RAP - Students must have their planner signed by
tutoring teacher to be able to go
After School – Upon Student Request to
Teachers Students need to ask
their teachers where and what
days tutoring is held
EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO RAP
Beginning in February-March
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Students will receive and fill out their blue registration card:
They will then bring it home to you to review
and sign
 They will then bring it to meet with the
counselor
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Counselors will review & make sure classes are what each student
needs to remain on track for graduation
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NOTE: Counselors will follow teacher recommendations for CORE
CLASSES
IF NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
Registration
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Any course a student wishes to take or think they MAY
want to take, MUST BE ON THEIR REGISTRATION
CARD. THEY SHOULD NOT PUT A CLASS ON
THEIR CARD THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO TAKE
or THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO TAKE.
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NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE
FOR COURSES NOT LISTED ON
THEIR REGISTRATION CARDS!!
Registration Cont…
COURSE CHANGES:
We will approve changes for the following reasons:
1. Moving up in rigor
2. Student has not met the prerequisite
3. Student has already taken and passed the class
4. Teacher recommendation
5. If desired course is listed on the registration card
6. To balance schedule
REGISTRATION CONT…
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Talk to your son/daughter about their plans for the future
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Track their progress regularly
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Talk to teachers and counselors with any concerns
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Attend Open Houses
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Learn all you can about what it takes to get into college
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Be supportive
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Provide them with additional support or help if necessary
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STAY INVOLVED!!!
WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A
PARENT?
Please contact us:
252-756-3440
9th – 11th Grade
A – D ----- Karen Pumphrey – pumphk@pitt.k12.nc.us
E – K ----- Courtney Yates – yatesc@pitt.k12.nc.us
L – R ----- Kelly Wynne – wynnek@pitt.k12.nc.us
S – Z ----- Colleen Roughton – roughtc@pitt.k12.nc.us
Seniors
Brad Grampa ---- grampab@pitt.k12.nc.us
Career Development and Special Populations Coordinator
Susan Mendell ---- mendels@pitt.k12.nc.us
QUESTIONS?
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ESL – Karen Pumphrey
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Special Programs – Karen Pumphrey or Brad Grampa
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504 contact – Kelly Wynne
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Online courses (PCSVA, NCVPS, Odyssey Ware) – Colleen Roughton
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PCC courses/WorkKeys/Special Pops – Susan Mendell
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Scholarships – Brad Grampa
QUESTIONS?