Sophomores
(2014)
Developing Young Men of Conscience,
Competence, and Compassion since 1928
Role of Counselor
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Mentor
Advisor
Personal Issues
Credit Checks
Course Advisement
Academics
Net Classroom
Net Classroom sign on screen
NAVIANCE College Search Program
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An on-line Resource for Planning & Advising
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Web-based resource that supports course, career, and
college planning
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Specific to our school
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Linked with Counselor’s Office, a service that we use in the
counseling office
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transcripts are sent to colleges through
Naviance
Preparation
ACADEMICS:
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Seek out tutoring if necessary (Contact Counselor).
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Check Net Classroom (at least every other week).
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Communicate with teachers.
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Check Blackboard “assignments” daily.
Get Involved
Honors & Advanced Placement
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Competitive Selection Process
Honors courses – (+.5 weight on GPA)
A.P. Courses – (+ 1 weight on GPA)
* Students taking an A.P. course
must take the A.P. exam in May.
www.collegeboard.com
Rio Salado Dual-Enrollment
Your son can earn Rio Salado Community College Credit by
taking select courses (upper division) within our academic
disciplines such as:
* Math
* Science
* Spanish
* English
* Social Studies
Coordinator for Dual-Enrollment courses at Brophy:
Mrs. Leslie Hanson, ext. 6352
Lhanson@brophyprep.org
Key Academic Dates
September 14:
 October 6th:
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Mid Quarter Grades
End 1st Quarter
November 9th:
Mid Quarter Grades
 December 14th – 16th: Sem 1 Final Exams
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January 6th: Online Report Cards Available
at 5:00 PM via Net Classroom
Be Familiar With School Policies:
Student Eligibility
 Attendance (planned absence)
 Cheating
 Academic Probation
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– Read through the student handbook!
Testing Sequence
Year
Fall
9th
Plan
10th
PSAT
11th
PSAT
AIMS
12th
SAT or
ACT
Spring
SAT or
ACT
SAT II
AIMS
Begins with class of 2013
Is only worth 25% tuition waiver at any in-state
university based on 4 criteria:
– Student has a 3.5 gpa in 16 core courses
– Student has no Cs in any of the 16 core
courses
– AIMS testing at local public school
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End
Refreshments in the Mall
 Mini-schedule rotation begins promptly at
7 PM
 Students in “Mass attire” can help
directing you to classroom buildings
 Meet your sons’ teachers
 ENJOY your evening!
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