Nikiski MiddleHigh School Class of 2019 t hings well cover tonight Who we are amp what we do Grades amp Credits do they really matter GPA amp Graduation Requirements Alaska Performance Scholarship amp cost of college ID: 541462
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Welcome, Freshmen!
Nikiski Middle/High School
Class of 2019Slide2
t
hings we’ll cover tonight:
Who we are & what we doGrades & Credits – do they really matter?GPA & Graduation Requirements
Alaska Performance Scholarship & cost of college!
Ways to get involved & eligibility requirementsSlide3
meet the counseling team
Ms. G
School Counselor
Grew up in Michigan
Went to MSU & GVSU
Loves photography, bicycling & board games
Mr. Wertz
School Counselor
Grew up in
Glenns
Ferry, Idaho
Went to University of Idaho, Idaho State University & College of IdahoLoves his grandbabies, family & traveling
Mrs. CarstensCareer & Guidance AssistantGrew up in KodiakWent to Adams State University Loves scheduling students!
Mr. BrownCollege & Career AdvisorGrew up in SoldotnaWent to Boise State UniversityLoves fishing, hunting & riding snow machines Slide4
what do we do?
Provide support for all students in the following areas:
Personal/Social
Academic
Career/College Planning
how do we do it?
Classroom Lessons
Small
Groups
One-on-One Advising & Counseling Services
Referrals Slide5
how can you meet with us?
Stop by!
during lunch or passing time – or ask your teacher for a pass to come down.
Our offices are in the library!Slide6
Grades & Credits
– do they really matter?
The bottom line is: YESSlide7
t
o
Graduate from High School you must complete:
*Earning the honors diploma is optional & has different requirements
NOTICE:
2 years of a foreign language is NOT required for graduation though MANY colleges prefer or require 2 years of foreign language for admission! Slide8
But what does it mean
to “complete” a class?
Students receive credit for classes they earn a D or better letter grade in.Slide9
“So what happens if I earn an F in a class?”
Earning F’s in classes will bring down your GPAIf you earn an F in a class you will NOT receive credit for the class
You will have to MAKE UP the class either through summer school or credit recovery
NOPE
SUMMER SCHOOLSlide10
You might be thinking
“Wow – that looks like a lot of work.”
let’s break it down:
Each class you take is a chance to earn .5 credit/semester
You will all take 2 semesters of 9
th grade Language Arts
By the end of Freshmen year, you can earn 1.0 credit towards your L.A. graduation requirement (as long as you earn a D or better both semesters)Slide11
The Grading Scale
A 90-100% 4.0
B 80-89% 3.0
C 70-79% 2.0
D 60-69% 1.0
F less than 60% 0.0
(no credit)Slide12
GPA – Grade Point Average
Why does GPA matter?
Colleges have different GPA requirements
Scholarships have different GPA requirements
Your freshmen year GPA will average with your GPA from all other semesters to determine your cumulative GPA – slack off now, you’ll have to work harder in the future to bring your GPA up!Slide13
Examples of College GPA Requirements for High School Students
UAA – 4 year program
Boise State University
Graduation
from high school with
GPA of at least 2.5
and
the SAT, ACT or a UAA-approved
test
(
High school graduates with GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 will be admitted on probation.)
KPC
No minimum GPA requiredSlide14
f
reshmen year is a great time to start thinking about what you’d like to do after high schoolSlide15
your school
counselors
will work with you to put together a 4 year plan designed to help you achieve your goals. *if you don’t have career goals in mind – that’s okay! Your counselors & career/college guide will help you use
AKCIS
to figure that stuff out throughout high school.
(AKCIS = Alaska Career Information System)Slide16
Hmm… what could my 4 year plan look like?Slide17Slide18
You can check your
Graduation Progress
on PowerSchool
Sample Freshmen Year
Sample Senior YearSlide19
But how will I
pay for college?Slide20
Alaska Performance Scholarship Slide21
If you want to earn the APS – you’ve got to keep your GPA up!
The amount of $ you earn depends on your GPA & your SAT/ACT or
WorkKeys
Score
Higher GPA & Test Scores = More $$$Slide22
There are 2 different curriculum routes to take to meet APS requirements:
Math & Science Curriculum
OR
Social Studies & Language Curriculum
*APS requirements are different from KPBSD graduation requirements.
Earning the APS requires students to go above & beyond.
*if you go the math & science route, a year of foreign language or fine arts classes could count as your 4
th
year of social studiesSlide23
There are slightly different APS requirements for students taking the Career & Technical path
*based on
WorkKeys
scores
rather than ACT or SAT scores
*not all math classes offered by Nikiski High meet the APS requirements – talk to your counselor to make sure you’re on trackSlide24
Sample Freshmen Year
Sample Senior Year
*you can check your ASP progress on PowerSchoolSlide25
Is college really that expensive?
WUE = Western Undergraduate Exchange
(tuition cost = 150% of resident tuition)
(per year)
(per semester)Slide26
Depends on where you go!
*not WUE-eligible
(per year)
(per year)Slide27
How can I win other scholarships?
Get Involved!
School activities
Leadership positions
Community Service
Make yourself stand out!Slide28
“You
know the type.
Students who always ace the quiz.
Who
shine on the field.
Who are
involved in every activity. And who set the example in your school and community.
The
Wendy’s High School Heisman Program is your chance to recognize well-rounded senior men and women who learn, perform, and lead on a daily basis
.”Slide29
Start to log
your hours now.
*logs available tonight!Slide30
Get Involved
Activities open to freshmen include:
Cross Country Running – Anna Widman
Football – Ted
Riddall
Cheerleading – Holly Boyle
Volleyball – Stacey Segura (out of building) Drama, Debate & Forensics – Joe Rizzo Band – Kristin DillonChoir – Kristin Dillon
Musical Theater – Joe Rizzo
Student Government – Reid Kornstad
Wrestling – Adam Anders
Basketball – Reid Kornstad/Sari Anderson
Soccer – Jim Coburn & Troy Zimmerman Track & Field – Jake Doth Nordic Skiing – Anna WidmanSlide31
Eligibility:
if you want to play – you’ve got to keep your grades upASAA
Must pass 5 classes the previous semesterMust earn at least a 2.0 the previous semester
KPSAA
Must pass all classes the previous grade check
Must earn at least a 2.0 GPA the previous grade check
End of Semester grade checks use semester grades, not quarter grades
Grade checks occur at mid-quarter and the end of each quarter.
If a student is ineligible at mid-quarter, they may become eligible after 7 days if they have a 2.0 GPA and are passing all of their classes.
Mid-Quarter will be here soon,
September
21st!Be InvolvedYou could volunteer to help with Athletics, there are lots of jobs that require little knowledge or training and we are always looking for help. Please call Mr. Hooper at 776-9415 or email me at dhooper@kpbsd.k12.ak.us if you are interested.Slide32
Bottom lines -
You’ve got a big job ahead of you.
You also have tons of support available here to help you along the way:
Your family
Your teachers
Your counseling team
After school resources
Boys & Girls Club
Take school seriously, even as a freshmen.
You are laying the foundation for your future.
Your GPA counts!
Start thinking about your goals – what do you want to do & achieve?Get involved.Students who are involved have a more positive school experience overall. Start keeping track of your community service hours. This can help you to win BIG scholarship money down the road!
Ask for help.
We are here for you!
Reach out to us when you need to.Slide33
Thank you
& good luck!