Cary High
School
Class of 2015!!
Do you know the Student
Services staff?
Graduation Requirements
for Future Ready Core
Course of Study
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4 English
4 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Adv Math
3 Social Studies: World History, Civics and Economics,
US History
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3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science,
Biology, and a Physical Science
1 Healthful Living
2 Elective Credits in one of the following areas:
CTE, Arts Education, or Foreign Language
9 Electives
TOTAL =
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26 credits to graduate from Cary High
School
How many credits are
required in order to be
promoted to 12th grade?
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To be promoted to 12th
grade, you must have 18
credits!
You must pass English III in order to be
promoted to 12th grade!
Career Clusters at CHS
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
 Business Management and
Administration
 Government and Public Administration
 Health Sciences
 Hospitality and Tourism
 Information Technology
 Marketing
 Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics
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North Carolina Academic
Scholars Program
Recognition program for academic
achievement in high school.
 Minimum unweighted GPA: 3.5
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College Planning In the
11th Grade!
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IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO START PLANNING IN 11TH GRADE IF
YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY!!!
College admissions offices pay careful attention to the
following:
 Grade Point Average (GPA)-Minimum GPA for the UNC
System is 2.5 (weighted)
 Difficulty of course load
 SAT/ACT scores (UNC system—minimum requirements)
 Class rank
 High school and community activities/leadership
 Personal statement/essay
 Recommendations (teacher and counselor, if required)
Minimum Admissions
Requirements for Colleges
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Do you have the minimum GPA and
SAT/ACT score required for
admission to your college of interest?
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Refer to the handout with average
college GPA’s
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See handout “Calculating Grade Point
Average”
Minimum Requirements
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Minimum Requirements for UNC System:
 GPA: 2.5
 SAT (Critical Reading & Math): 800
 ACT: 17
NCAA Division I (sliding scale)
 Minimum GPA: 2.0
 SAT(Critical Reading & Math):1010
NCAA Division II (sliding scale)
 Minimum GPA: 2.0/SAT: 820
*www.eligibilitycenter.net*
Exploring Colleges
CHS Campus Visits: Representatives are
here WEEKLY at lunch in the gym lobby!
 College Visits: Contact Admissions Offices
 Record and compare college information
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/comparecolleges
 College Fairs
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College Comparison Chart
College Name
Location
Type (private, coed,
etc.)
# of students
Average SAT/ACT
Average GPA
Campus Life
Features
Cost (tuition and
room/board)
Awesome
University
Fantastic
College
NACAC Greater Raleigh
National College Fair 2014
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WHAT: 4th Annual Greater Raleigh National
College Fair. Over 200 schools will be represented.
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WHERE: Raleigh Convention Center
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WHEN: Spring 2014
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COST: There is no charge to attend.
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HOW TO REGISTER: Students should register
online.
College Planning Night 2014
Open to students and parents
 Attend breakout sessions on
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Financial Aid
 CFNC information
 Application Tips
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February 27, 2014 (date TBD)
 6:30- 8 pm
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TRUE OR FALSE???
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Most colleges require students to take
the SAT in order to be considered for
college admission.
FALSE!
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Most four-year colleges and
universities will accept EITHER the
SAT or the ACT!
SAT & ACT Information
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SAT or ACT: Recommended to be taken in the
SPRING of your junior year and FALL of your
senior year
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Test Preparation: see handout
www.collegeboard.org
Register for the SAT ($51.00)
 Create a My College Quick Start account
 Search schools in-state or out-of-state
 Free practice for the SAT
 Search college majors and minors
 Information on paying for college
 Receive your PSAT & SAT scores online
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www.actstudent.org
 Register for the ACT ($52.50)
 Free practice for the ACT
 Receive and send your ACT scores online
 Required for all 11th graders
 All juniors will test free of charge on
March 4, 2014
 Scores can be sent to colleges
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www.cfnc.org
Transcript Manager-Send your transcripts
to all North Carolina colleges and
universities!
 Online College Applications
 Student Career Matchmaking Assistant:
includes interest inventories
 Virtual College Tour
 Research all NC colleges and universities
(including community colleges)
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Wake Tech
Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate
or enter into their College Transfer
Program
 Accuplacer Test-Everyone must take for
placement into classes. Certain SAT/ACT
scores may waive the test; see counselor
or contact Wake Tech for more details.
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Career Counseling
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Lisa Williams, Career Development Coordinator
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Email: lwwilliams@wcpss.net
 Job
Shadowing
 Internships
 Other Career Exploration Opportunities
Attendance
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Consistent attendance is extremely
important. You are responsible for
making up any missed assignments, tests,
or quizzes.
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2 absences in a block scheduled class is
like missing 4 days of learning.
Athletic Eligibility
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Students are eligible for high school athletics if
they pass three of their four classes during the
semester previous to the sport they wish to
play, have at least a 1.5 GPA (or 2.0 in previous
semester), and attended school at least 85%
of the days in the past semester.
Transcripts
*Make sure all of your personal
information is correct on your transcript!
*Review courses and course grades for
accuracy.
*Note your weighted GPA, unweighted
GPA, and class rank.
Understanding your HS
transcript
Understanding your HS
transcript
Understanding your HS transcript
Junior Conferences
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Beginning Monday, 11/25, sign up for
an appointment in Student Services
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You are responsible for remembering
your appointment date and time. 
Thank you,
Class of 2015!