Mustang Juniors Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements: College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum Graduation Requirements: Core Curriculum – Must opt out of the college preparatory curriculum In order to meet graduation requirements, every student must pass 4 of 7 EOI Tests. All students Must Pass: • English II and Algebra I • Any 2 of the following: Biology, Geometry, US History, English III or Algebra II Attendance on Test Days is Very Important! VALEDICTORIAN 4.0 GPA, weighted 7 Semester Transcript B minimum grade SALUTATORIAN 3.97 GPA, weighted 7 Semester Transcript B minimum grade Sophomore, Junior or Senior who have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 or higher are academically eligible to apply for membership. NHS Advisor: Tom Garner National Honor Society • Enrollment will begin in February 2015 • Begin planning now which classes you need to complete for graduation. • Refer to the graduation requirements and use a credit check sheet if needed. Senior Year Enrollment • Earn college credit while in high school • Must take the ACT and score at least a 19 composite. • Must be enrolled in at least 3 Mustang High School classes in the same block (i.e. 1st-3rd hour or 5th-7th hour) Concurrent Enrollment • Research colleges you are interested in attending and learn admission requirements (i.e. ACT, GPA, class rank, required high school courses) • Begin applying as early as July 2015 • Take classes that meet college entrance requirements. • Explore opportunities to earn college credit while in high school, like Concurrent Enrollment and AP Courses. Junior Checklist • Schedule college visits to schools you are interested in attending. • You are allowed 2 college visit days each year. Your absence will not count against your allotted 12 absences per semester or your semester test exemptions. • Take the ACT/SAT exams • ACT and SAT are competing exams. Most colleges will take either the ACT or SAT exam. Junior Checklist • The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science • The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test. • ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US. • The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break What is the ACT? • You'll have the opportunity to retest if you feel your scores don't accurately reflect your abilities in the areas tested. • You'll have your test scores and other information in time to help you plan your senior year. (For example, you may decide to take an additional class in an area in which your test score was low.) • Colleges will know of your interests and have your scores in time to contact you during the summer before your senior year, when many of them are sending information about admissions, course placement, scholarships, and special programs to prospective students. Why test your Junior year? Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 August 9–22, 2014 October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 September 20–October 3, 2014 December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8–21, 2014 February 7, 2015* January 9, 2015 January 10–16, 2015 April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14–27, 2015 June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9–22, 2015 ACT Test Dates • Create an Academic Resume • This will benefit you when filling out college and scholarship applications. Also, this will help teachers/counselors write recommendation letters. • Include: • • • • Awards/Honors received Clubs/Organizations Volunteer Hours Other accomplishments you want colleges to know about. Junior Checklist •Check these out : • OKcollegestart.org • UCanGo2.org • State Regents Brochure Resources • Plan and Pay for College • See which high school classes are needed to meet admission requirements. • Learn about ways to pay for college. • Create a personal portfolio to track your college planning. • Apply to College • Gather information about the admission requirements at all Oklahoma colleges and universities. • Apply online to most of the colleges and universities in Oklahoma. • Mrs. Allen – A-C • Mrs. Combs – D-Hi • Mrs. Charboneau – Ho-Mi • Mrs. Spain – Mo-Sh • Mr. Limke – Si-Z Counselors Senior Schedule Senior Schedule 1. English IV Senior Schedule 1. English IV 2. Algebra II Senior Schedule 1. English IV 2. Algebra II 3. Anatomy/Physiology Senior Schedule 1. English IV 2. Algebra II 3. Anatomy/Physiology Senior Schedule 1. 2. 3. 4. English IV Algebra II Anatomy/Physiology Government Senior Schedule 1. 2. 3. 4. English IV Algebra II Anatomy/Physiology Government/Personal Finance Senior Schedule 1. 2. 3. 4. English IV Algebra II Anatomy/Physiology Government/Personal Finance 5. Elective 6. Elective 7. Elective EOI’s 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Algebra I - Proficient Geometry – Advanced Algebra II Biology I - Advanced English II - Proficient English III – Proficient US History - Unsatisfactory