Student Choice Programs Virtual Informational Night February 10, 2021 at 6:00 P.M
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Student Choice Programs Virtual Informational Night February 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by MHS/OHS Counseling Departments Counseling Staff OHS MHS College & Career Counselors: Chris Ventimiglia Beth Neighbors Class of 2021 Counselors: Katie Shymanski Corrine Hellwig Class of 2022 Counselors: Jennifer Gross Kelli Merritt Class of 2023 Counselors: Colby Allen Jessica Stewart Class of 2024 Counselors: Heather King David Pitts Registrars: Chris Vitale Melea Genthon Administrative Assistants: Jan Betzer Debbie Auer Various College Credit Options *Dual Credit (online & on MSD campus) *Advanced Placement *Dual Enrollment (online & on college campus) (See more details in the Career & Course Planning Guide) What is a Dual Credit course? ● A college course taught in a high school by certified high school instructor. ● Students earn both high school and college credit. Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements ● All students must have permission to participate from a designated school official and a parent/guardian. ● Students must meet the requirements which are determined by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements (cont.) Seniors/Juniors Sophomores Freshmen ● Automatically eligible ● Must have cumulative, ● Must have cumulative, with cumulative, unweighted GPA of unweighted GPA of 3.0 unweighted GPA of 3.0 ● Score in the 90th 3.0 ● Letter of rec from the percentile on ACT/SAT ● GPA 2.5-2.99 need a content teacher ● Letter of rec from the letter of rec from the content teacher content teacher Advanced Placement (AP) Program ● Created by the College Board ○ SAT, PSAT, Advanced Placement, CLEP ● Offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students ● Exams are rigidly scheduled the first two weeks of May. ○ Scored on a scale of 1-5 ○ Scores of 3-5 may qualify for college credit Dual Enrollment ● Student attends a Community College or University while in high school. ● Courses are taught by a professor at the college campus or online. ● Students must apply to and be accepted to attend the college’s dual enrollment/early college program. Which Credits will Transfer? ● For AP, Dual Credit, & Dual Enrollment courses, students should check the websites of potential colleges before signing up to verify the transferability of credits. ● Search for the “transfer equivalency” information on the college’s website or contact the admissions office via phone or email. ● Pay attention to whether the credits transfer to the same department and for the same amount. ● CORE 42 - credits transfer to all MO public colleges/universities Various Colleges = Various Guidelines Be Aware of How Grades Are Transferred ● Pay attention to all Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment procedures, drop deadlines, and payment schedules. Regularly check each university’s dual credit/enrollment website. ● Ask each potential college if transfer grades are included in the student’s GPA and if they cause student status to change from First-Time Freshman Scholarships to Transfer Student Scholarships. Comparing AP to DC/DE Advanced Placement Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment *Exam score may earn college *Successful completion of the course credit, depending on AP exam earns college credit at given university score and university standards. and may also transfer to other colleges. *Test Cost = approximately $100 *Cost per Credit Hour = approximately per test (Cheaper than cost per 1 $65 at 4-year colleges & $25/67 at credit hour at colleges) STLCC (Typically 3-5 credit hours per course) *Run by College Board Company- *Part-time college student--can contact no college affiliation the University’s DC/DE Office and take advantage of campus libraries/labs. OPTIONAL PROGRAMS Guest Speakers Saint Louis Community College Early College- Guest Speakers: Julie Loyet & Ellen Wottrich South Technical High School - Guest Speaker: Chantal Chandler My Path - Guest Speaker: John DeWalle STLCAPS - Guest Speaker: Tim Luecke About STLCC • Variety of Classroom options • Core 42 (General Transfer Studies) • STLCC-South County • Many STL locations & programs • Cost Effective Choice STLCC-Transfer Night February 16th 6:00 pm STLCC Preview Days Saturday,April 10th 10 am to 1 pm Tuesday, May 11th 4:00 to 7:00 pm ● YOUR TEACHERS ● YOUR TEACHERS ● Our Students Students from all over South and West St. Louis County meet at Tech! Our Benefits Credits, Certifications, and Knowing Before You Go ● ● ● ● ● Student Schedule First Year Students Second Year Students Competitive Entry Process ● ● ● ● Application Information ● ● ● ● www.southtechnical.org MY PATH Explore Strengths, Passions and Interests MyPath provides students the opportunity to create personalized electives not currently offered by the district. Students are provided voice, choice and place in learning as they design an experience that allows them to dig deeper in interests, develop strengths and pursue their passions as they explore post-secondary pathways. MY PATH Explore Strengths, Passions and Interests Requirements ● 2.5 Cumulative GPA Forensics Journalism ● Elementary Education Environmental 90% + Cumulative Attendance Chemistry Research* Science ● On Track for Graduation Theatre Biology Research* ● Record of Good Citizenship Sustainability Project Tattooing ● Completed Application Code Development Film Making Physical Therapy Architecture ○ Course Proposal and Fashion Finance signed advisor agreement Engineering Physics* The St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (STL CAPS) provides juniors and seniors in high school the opportunity to fast-forward beyond college and test-drive their future in high-skill, high-demand professions. ● Affton High School ● Bayless High School ● Fox High School ● Hancock High School ● Kirkwood High School ● Lindbergh High School ● Mehlville High School ● Oakville High School ● Seckman High School ● MEDICINE, HEALTH CARE & BIOSCIENCE ● ENGINEERING & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ● GLOBAL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ● TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & LOGISTICS ● TEACHING CAREERS IN EDUCATION ● Credit - ○ High School (3.0 Credits) ○ College Credit Available ● Length: Full Year Course ○ A.M. Session - 7:30 to 10:00 ○ P.M. Session - 11:30 to 2:00 ● Location - Varies By Course Strand ● Transportation - Provided By The Student STL CAPS is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Visit Our Online Application Here: https://stlcaps.yourcapsnetwork.org/enrollment/ Finding a Path to a Future Career *Students should use their SCOIR and Missouri Connections accounts to research career and college options. *Students should develop their Individual Career and Academic Plans to assist them in thinking about courses necessary to prepare them for their post-secondary opportunities. *Students should investigate which exams are needed (ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, Accuplacer) and how best to prepare for those exams. Finding Balance Between Rigor & Relevance *Students should choose courses which will challenge them, prepare them for the future, and in which they can be successful. *Students need to evaluate the time each course will take outside of school to develop a time management plan. If there will not be a realistic amount of time for studying, students need to prioritize which advanced courses will be most beneficial (whether that be courses in a potential major or courses they can finish prior to college). Thank You for Attending! Representatives are available to answer individual questions in these links: MyPath & STLCC Early College Academy - Mr. John DeWalle, Ms. Julie Loyet, Ms. Ellen Wottrich (zoom link) South Tech High School - Mrs. Chantal Chandler (zoom link ) STL CAPS - Dr. Tim Luecke (zoom link ) OHS Staff, Dr. Sunkett & Mr. Ventimiglia (zoom link ) MHS Staff, Mr. Landherr & Mrs. Neighbors (zoom link ).