Welcome Class of 2016
Presented by:
Wakefield HS Counseling Department
Student Services Information
Who is my counselor?
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Jasmine Bates, Counselor A-Em jbates@wcpss.net;
Nadia Campbell, Counselor En-Li NCampbell@wcpss.net;
Jessica Martz, Counselor Lj-Rob JLMartz@wcpss.net;
Robert Clark, Counselor Roc-Z RClark6@wcpss.net;
Nicholas Highe, Student Assistance Program Counselor NHighe@wcpss.net;
Laura Inscoe, Dean of Counseling and Student Services
LInscoe@wcpss.net;
Sarah Joyner, Career Development Coordinator SJoyner@wcpss.net;
Anne Humphrey, Financial Aid Advisor AHumphrey@wcpss.net
Student Services Website: www.wakefieldhscounselors.weebly.com
Graduation Requirements
(Class of 2016 and beyond)
Future-Ready Core
English
English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math course beyond Alg II
Or Common Core Math I, II, III & one advanced math course beyond CC III
Science
Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, & a Physical Science
Social Studies
World History, American History I & II, Civics & Economics
OR
World History, AP US History, Social Studies Elective, Civics & Economics
4 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
Electives (2) + Concentration (4)
Two electives must be courses in CTE, Arts or Second Language;
Four electives recommended in a concentrated area: CTE, Arts, or any other
subject area.
6 Credits
Healthful Living
1 Credit
Electives
4 Credits
Electives
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2 Elective credits of any combination from –
 Career and Technical Education (CTE)
 Arts Education
 Second Languages (minimum application
requirement for UNC System schools)
4 Elective credits strongly recommended (4 course
concentration) from one of the following:
 Career & Technical Education (CTE)
 Arts Education
 Any other subject area (math, science, social studies,
English, or cross-disciplinary
Promotion Requirements
To be a Junior 12 credits
total including:
To be a Senior, you must
have 18 credits total
including:
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English I
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English II
•English II
One credit in each additional
core area: Math, Science,
Social Studies
• English III
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• English I
• One credit in each additional
core area: Math, Science, Social
Studies
Post-Secondary Options
Community College
4 Year College/University
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UNC System Minimum Requirements
Large number of Independent
Colleges
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SAT/ACT
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College Search and Visits
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College Fair
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Summer and Enrichment Opportunities
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Over 58 in NC
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Over 2,200 curriculum programs!
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COMPASS/ASSET
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Honors Programs
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Special Transfer Programs
Employment and Military Options
 Career Development Coordinator Resources
 ASVAB
 Recruiters on campus during SMART Lunch
UNC System GPA, SAT/ACT Minimum
Requirements
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By satisfying FRC graduation requirements you will meet
minimum requirements for UNC System Schools with the
exception that you have taken 2 consecutive levels of a
foreign language.
Students entering UNC System Schools in Fall, 2013, or
after must meet the minimum requirements:
GPA: 2.5
SAT: 800 (Critical Reading & Math)
ACT: 17 (students should pay extra for the writing section if they wish
to submit this test score to UNC Schools)
College Profiles
What do colleges deem important?
▪ Difficulty of courses taken (rigor)
▪ Grades/GPA/Class Rank
▪ SAT/ACT scores
▪ Extracurricular Involvement
▪ Community Service
▪ Essays, Interviews, Recommendations
Transcripts
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Official listing of all courses taken and final grades.
Contains credit total, GPA, rank, yearly attendance.
A transcript must be sent to each university or
community college a student applies to.
About Quality Points
Grade
Academic
Honors
AP
A
4
5
6
B
3
4
5
C
2
3
4
D
1
2
3
F
0
0
0
Standardized Testing: SAT/ACT
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Required for college; Both are accepted
Plan, Prepare & Study(see Std. Svs. website for prep resources)
Take more than once:
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or after Alg. II/CC Math III;
 Spring of Junior year (All Jrs. Will take ACT in March);
Fall of Senior year
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Register Online: collegeboard.org (SAT) act.org
(ACT)
Cost: SAT-$49 ; ACT with writing $49.50 (fee waivers
available)
Other Standardized Tests
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SAT Subject Tests (check with colleges)
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Compass/Asset (community college)
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ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
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Given 2 times a year at WHS
Helps students identify areas of strength and weakness. ASVAB provides you
with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an
indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college,
vocational school, or a military career.
Career & College Exploration
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Sarah Joyner, Career Development Coordinator
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https://sites.google.com/site/whscareerservices/
Career Planning/Exploration
CFNC
Job Shadowing, Employability Skills, Internships
Volunteering: opportunities exist NOW!
Dual Enrollment
www.cfnc.org
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Junior Year Checklist
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Research careers and colleges
Attend college open houses, individualized tours (juniors are
allotted one college day during school!)
Begin college list
Prep for SAT, ACT, ASVAB, or Compass
Register for the ACT & SAT
Take challenging courses that match ability
Study! Maintain strong grades!!
Create a resume
Get involved! ***Service, Leadership, Character***
Be productive this summer! (job shadow, intern, academic
enrichment, leadership camp, etc.)
College Admissions Panel
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Brian Johnson, Coordinator of Recruitment & Outreach
Wake Technical Community College
Elizabeth Hunter, Assistant Director of Admissions
North Carolina State University
Rachael Hopewell, Regional Recruiter
The University of Alabama
Barbara Polk, Deputy Director of Undergrad Admissions
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Q&A
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