Planning for High School Class of 2020 - Dare to Dream
Providing information to rising 8th graders about high school options and requirements. Presentation includes details on early colleges, magnet information, teacher recommendations, graduation requirements, clubs, organizations, and more. Focus on Wake Early Colleges offering a head start on college or career while earning a high school diploma. Details on Wake Early College of Health & Sciences and the benefits of choosing an early college program.
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DARE TO DREAM: DARE TO DREAM: PLANNING FOR HIGH PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2020 October 30, 2015 Presented by Durenda Johnson Ward 8thGrade Counselor Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School
Purpose To provide information to rising 8th graders about High School Options To provide general information about HS requirements
Presentation Plan Early Colleges Application/Selection Deadline Magnet Information High Schools Teacher Recommendations HS Graduation Requirements EOC HS Transcript Clubs & Organizations Drivers Ed
Wake Early Colleges Wake Early College of Health & Sciences Applications from Students in 8th and 9th Grades Applications from Students in 8th and 9th Grades Wake Early College of Health & Sciences Wake STEM Early College Applications from Students in 8th and 9th Grades Applications from Students in 8th and 9th Grades Wake STEM Early College Wake Young Men s & Young Women s Leadership Academies Applications from Students in 5th 9th Grades Applications from Students in 5th 9th Grades Wake Young Men s & Young Women s Leadership Academies Vernon Malone College & Career College Academy Applications from Students in 8th 11th Grades Applications from Students in 8th 11th Grades Vernon Malone College & Career College Academy
Why choose an Early College? Have a head start on College or a Career while earning your HS Diploma Many of College Courses Transferable to a certificate at Wake Tech or a 4- year program FREE College Courses taught by College or University Faculty Graduating from HS with a Diploma & College Credits
Wake Early College of Health & Sciences Wake Early College of Health & Sciences Magnet school focused on health and sciences. Has partnership among the Wake County Public School System, Wake Technical Community College, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals on the Wake Tech Health Sciences and Northern Campuses. Provides rigorous 5 Year program on Wake Tech campuses for students motivated students interested in health & sciences Graduate with HS Diploma & Associates Degree, College Transfer Credit and/or health certificates FREE College courses
WAKE STEM Early College HS WAKE STEM Early College HS 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh NC 27603 All courses embed the theme of science, technology, engineering, and math throughout the curriculum 1st 2 years: completing many credits required for a high school diploma 3rd year: Students begin taking college courses 4th & 5th years: students are primarily taking college level courses Students earn college credit at NC State University upon successful completion of college courses. This college credit may be used at NC State University or transferred to another institution (transfer credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution). While students are not automatically guaranteed admission to NC State University, it is our hope that STEM ECHS graduates will be highly competitive for admission. Students may choose to apply to any college or university upon graduation from the STEM ECHS program.
WAKE STEM Early College HS WAKE STEM Early College HS 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh NC 27603 College credit earned at NC State University upon successful completion of college courses. College credit may be used at NC State University or transferred to another institution (transfer credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution). STEM ECHS graduates, not guaranteed admission to NC State University, but are highly competitive for admission. Students may choose to apply to any college or university upon graduation from the STEM ECHS program.
Wake Young Womens Leadership Academy Wake Young Women s Leadership Academy 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh NC 27606 Began in 2012 to provide educational opportunities for young women in a rigorous single-gender academic program. Emphasizes leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community service. School serves approximately 50 students per grade level in grades 6 through 13.
Wake Young Mens Leadership Academy Wake Young Men s Leadership Academy A 6-13, single-gender, early college, leadership academy within the Wake County Public School System. Located on two campus, grades 6-10 are held in the Thompson School Building in downtown Raleigh, NC and grades 11-13 are at Saint Augustine s University located in the historic Oakwood neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. Opened in the Fall of 2012 and currently serves approximately 100 students in the High School (9-10), and 100 in our Early College Program (11-12 currently with expansion to 11-13). WYMLA strives to develop young men into leaders who have a positive impact on their communities through Scholarship, Service, and Success.
Vernon Malone College & Career Academy 2200 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh NC 27603 Comprehensive Core Academics & CTE Grades: 9-12 Capacity: 540 students Wake Tech Community College Calendar Transportation: Express Busing with hub at SRMHS Athletics: SRMHS Spanish Must Apply to 1 of 8 specific programs Must meet promotion requirements
Vernon Malone College & Career Academy: Programs Biopharmaceutical Technology: prepares individuals for employment in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries. Collision Repair: individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Cosmetology: provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry in a simulated salon environment.
Vernon Malone College & Career Academy: Programs Facilities Technology: Air conditioning, heating, & refrigeration: develops skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls and safety. Electrical: teaches the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Plumbing: acquires basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small buildings. Geomatics Technology: provides a broad background in geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) technologies with practical applications in municipal, industrial, natural resources, management, and other fields.
Vernon Malone College & Career Academy: Programs Nurse Aide: introduces students to basic nursing skills needed in a health care setting. Simulation & Game Development: provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management. Welding: provides students with sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Early College Application/Selection Information? Application Period: October 15th December 14th, 2015 Application Link: wcpss.net http://wcpss.net/Page/189 Application must include: An Essay Recommendations from the Language Arts Teacher, Math Teacher, your School Counselor or Administrator How to contact Recommenders: Just put in our names/ask us before the December 14th deadline Nice to: Provide Thank you notes to Recommender!
How Applications are Scored? Scored by Staff from Early College & College/University Partner Highest possible score 100 Score based on: Prior Report Cards Current semester grades Prior EOG/EOC Scores Essay Recommendations
Selection Process? Randomly Selected & Priority Points Added If not receive 1st Choice: Waitlisted even if receive 2nd or 3rd Choice You may apply to an Early College & Magnet School If you are Selected for an Early College = then it is yours The Magnet Application will not be processed If not Selected for an Early College = then Waitlisted for 1st choice Early College & your Magnet Application will be processed
Deadlines for Applications October 16th December 14th, 2015 Early College Application January 7th- January 22nd, 2016 Magnet Application Period Must have WCPSS ID # You may apply for 1 5 Magnet Schools ordering them from 1st, 2nd, etc., choices Parents Notified: February 5th Waitlisted processed in April Once selected: Cannot Decline your assignment.
Magnet Priorities Highest Priority: Magnet Students transitioning to HS & apply for their program pathway school have the highest priority to be selected Priority but not the Highest: Magnet students who apply to a Magnet school other than their program pathway school have a high priority to be selected.
Magnet & Early College Events Important Dates to Visit Schools: http://wcpss.net/cms/lib/NC01911451/Centricity/Domain/90/15- 16%20%20Magnet%20Program%20Events.pdf
Additional High Schools Additional High Schools Athens: A Wake STEM School: Health Sciences and Energy & Sustainability Academies Broughton: Global Studies and Language Immersion/International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Enloe: GT/IB Center for the Humanities, Sciences, and the Arts Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School: Center for Leadership and Technology
Additional High Schools Additional High Schools Heritage Leesville Millbrook Sanderson Wakefield
8 8th th Grade Teacher Recommendations Grade Teacher Recommendations The eighth grade teachers will make ninth grade course recommendations in the Spring 2016 based on your grades/performance 1st Semester!
High School Graduation Requirements: Future High School Graduation Requirements: Future Ready Core Ready Core English I,II,III,IV Math Science Social Studies Healthful Living /Physical Education Electives: 2 from CTE, Arts or Foreign Language 4 from Course Concentration Electives = Additional Electives 4 4 3 4 1 6 4 Total Credits 26 * High School Program Planning Guide 2015-16 from WCPSS website
English 4 Credits English 4 Credits English I, II, III, & IV
Math 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Math I Math II Math III 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student's post high school plans (example: Advanced Functions and Modeling, Honors Pre- Calculus, Discrete Math, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB & BC). It is recommended by colleges for a student to take a math class in their senior year.
Social Studies 4 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits World History/AP World History American History I American History II (or AP US History + 1 extra Social Studies Classes) Civics and Economics If a student is taking Paideia, World History, the Social Studies for 9th grade, will be combined with the L/A, as a yearlong class, every other day, with Friday being an integrated class of the two courses.
Science 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, etc.) Earth/Environmental Science Biology or Hon. Biology
Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education 1 Credit 1 Credit We highly recommend it be completed during freshman year!
World Lanuguage/Foreign Language World Lanuguage/Foreign Language Not required for graduation. Required to meet MAR (minimum application requirements) for UNC system.
End End- -of of- -Course Exams Course Exams EOC Math I Biology English II *EOC test shall count as 25% of the student s final grade.
NC Final Exams NC Final Exams English: I, III, & IV Social Studies: Civics & Economics, World History, American History I, & American History II Science Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, & Earth/Environmental Science Mathematics Math II, Math III, Advanced Functions & Modeling, Discrete Mathematics, & Precalculus *Test should count as 20% of the student s final grade
The High School Transcript The High School Transcript The 9th grade year is extremely important: Every course taken in high school (passed or failed) will appear on the student s transcript and is used to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA) The GPA is a critical component in the college admission process Course selection and the level of difficulty is also heavily considered for college admission The GPA, entrance exams and other criteria are the primary indicators of scholarship offers
Clubs & Organizations Science Club Yearbook Drama Step Team Fashion Club Marching Band ROTC Team Sports
Drivers Education Drivers Education Students may take Driver Education at 14.5 years of age To be eligible to obtain a Driver s Permit or maintain driving privileges, student must pass 3/4 (75%) of their classes each semester Only juniors and seniors are eligible to drive to school and they must meet the guidelines of the school
Class of 2020! Class of 2020! I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to HS! I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to HS!
