Today’s Agenda:
Academic Advising
Family Connection
Words of Wisdom
November 10 & 11, 2014
Academic Advising
Graduation Requirements
Prerequisites
Finals
Game Plan
Graduation Requirements
All students complete a minimum of 230 credits
Religion
4 years
English
4 years
Mathematics
3 years
Social Studies
3½ years
Science
3 years
Foreign Language
2 years
Visual/
Performing Arts
1 year
Physical Education
2 semesters
Prerequisites for 10th Grade
Prerequisite Quick Guide
English
Course Sequence
English 4: World
Lit.
AND
English 1
English 2:
American Lit.
English 3:
British Lit.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy OR
Contemporary
AND
Amer. Authors
English 1H
English 2H
AP English
Language
OR
Sports in Lit.
OR
Film as Lit.
AP English
Literature
Social Studies
Course Sequence
U.S. Government
OR
Global
Citizenship
World History
AP European
History
U.S. History
AP U.S.
Government
AND
AP U.S. History
Economics
OR
AP
Macroeconomics
Mathematics
Course Sequence
ADVANCED MATH
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Algebra 1H
Geometry H
Adv Algebra/
Trig H
Trigonometry
AND
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus H
Calculus*
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Statistics*
AP Statistics*
*Seniors only
Science
Course Sequence
Earth Science
Biology
Biology H
AP Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry H
Physics
Physics H
Other college preparatory lab sciences
Exercise Science
Marine Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Environ.
Science
Academic Planning
Next Steps…
● Think about what classes you may want to take next
year (consult the prerequisite guide).
● We will be meeting individually with you to make a
plan.
● More details and instructions on how to sign up for
classes will be presented in the Spring.
Final Exams
❏FINALS = 15% of your grade
❏Your class will be assigned a room
❏You may not have your teacher as a proctor
❏Handle all personal needs before each final
❏Report to the quad after you finish your
first final each day
❏Integrity
Final Exams: Monday & Tuesday
Monday, 12/15
VPA and English Elective class finals are given during regularly assigned classes.
Tuesday, 12/16
VPA and English Elective class finals are given during regularly assigned classes.
Final Exams: Wednesday - Friday
Wednesday, 12/17
7:50 - 9:50 AM: Math
10:15 - 12:15 PM: English
Thursday, 12/18
7:50 - 9:50 AM: Social Studies
10:15 - 12:15 PM: Religious Studies
Friday, 12/19
7:50 - 9:50 AM: Science
10:15 - 12:15 PM: Foreign Language
Preparing for your Finals
Group Question
What was your approach with the last
big exam you took?
1. What did you do to prepare?
2. What do you wish you had done differently?
10 effective steps for exam prep
1. Sleep, exercise, eat nutritiously
2. Be clear about what the test will ask you to do/know
3. Schedule specific times to prepare each day
4. Review notes from class
5. Review/skim readings
6. Create study/review sheets of key information
7. Do practice problems/essay questions
8. Study/practice with others
Located in eBackpack
9. Be confident; think positively
Counseling Folder
10. Flash cards, flash cards, flash cards!
Start NOW/TODAY!
6-week Game Plan
Located in eBackpack
Counseling Folder
6-week Game Plan
Pair Share
Think of your top two study tactics you
currently use well and discuss your approach
with your partner.
Ex. The day after learning new material, I
review my notes and create my own flash
cards to quiz myself on the way to school.
10 Study Tips
Located in eBackpack
Counseling Folder
1. Use your planner to note any long-term projects that are due. Anticipate long term assignments
by breaking it into parts so you are not spending an entire Sunday cramming to get it all done.
2. Put any key terms/highlighted words onto flashcards with the definition on the back and use the
5-at-a-time method
3. You may think that you can multitask, but it has been proven that students who do this get lower
grades so keep homework separate from Facebook, Text Messaging, etc.
4. Write down every assignment even if your teacher regularly uses Edline.
5. Turn in all homework assignments on time. This will greatly impact your grade.
6. Have a buddy in each of your classes that you can contact if you need clarification on an
assignment.
7. Get help from your teacher when you do not understand something. It is your responsibility to
understand all that you are taught. Teachers want to help you!
8. Pack your backpack the night before making sure you have your charged iPad, and all
completed assignments. Review the planner Sunday evening to review the schedule and
activities for the week.
9. Look at all of your “to dos” to gauge the time requirement and plan accordingly.
10. Study in a quiet, distraction-free environment while using the “timer method.”
6-week Game Plan - Goals & Study Tips
GOAL
2 Action Items
Homework Assignment
Fully complete the remaining boxes for each
of your classes.
DUE to eBackpack this Friday, 11/14
Family Connection - Learning Style Inventory
Family Connection
Step 1: www.sfhs.com
Step 2: Academics
Step 3: Guidance & Counseling
Step 4: Portal
Step 5: Family Connection
Family Connection
Learning Style Inventory
Sample Style
I know my Learning Style, now what?
Use the tips in the full report to adapt to your learning
environment. There are many strategies to choose from.
Focus on the strategies that will work best for you.
I know my Learning Style, now what?
Your counselor will review your Learning Style with you
during your next individual meeting.
Freshman Survey - Class of 2018 (Nov)
Reminders
❏Family Theme Day in Homerooms: 11/14
❏A3 Day: 11/26
❏Thanksgiving Break: 11/27 - 11/28
❏Finals: 12/17 - 12/19
❏Individual Counseling Meetings
❏6-week game plan DUE to eBackpack: 11/14
❏Learning Preferences Inventory DUE 11/14