Academic Planning Evening(Grades 810)
February 2018
Welcome and Introductions ď‚– Ms. Makris, Ms. Cogevinas - Academy Counselors
Important things to know about High School ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦
Academics (Everything counts) Grade Point Average Attendance-Absences matter (10%) 26 Carnegie Units/Credits All Classes 9th-12th show on a transcript
Graduation Requirements
4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Social Studies (including U.S. History) 3 Credits of Math (4 recommended) 3 Credits of Science (4 recommended) 3 Credits of Foreign Language (2 in same) 1-1/2 credits of P.E. 1/2 credit of Health 1 credit Art 1 credit Computers 5 credits elective
Academic Programs
ACS Athens American High School Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Advanced Placement Courses ACS Athens Scholars Diploma
Four Year Plan
Initial work on four-year plans begins in Advisory 9 Counselor Meets with student and parents Identify areas of interest Create plan and path to university that is the ‘Best Fit’ Plans are flexible and are commonly changed IB, AP, Honors USA, UK, Netherlands, Canada, Lebanon etc.
Four Year Plan
Four-year plans in action!
Standardized Testing
Collegeboard ◦ PSAT ◦ SAT
ACT
Other admissions tests ◦ LNAT ◦ UKCAT ◦ BMAT
Program of Studies
On the ACS Athens Website Sequence of Courses Prerequisites ◦ Reconsideration process
ACS Athens Greek courses
French:
Arabic
Chinese
ACS Athens Modern Languages
Spanish
German
ACS Athens Math Courses
ACS Athens Science courses
ACS Athens Technology courses
ACS Athens Social Studies courses
ACS Athens Visual and Performing Arts courses
ACS Athens PE & Advisory courses
Honors Classes? How do I get in?
Course Selection
Best Fit
Choice of program that is challenging but not continuously overwhelming Choice of activities that are meaningful and continuous Do not overdo this Internships are very helpful
As architects of their own learning, students must learn to use the support and guidance available to manage their academics and cocurricular activities and align them with their future goals and aspirations
University/College Preparation
Advisory 9
◦ Academic development, career development, personal/social development, begin digital portfolio
Advisory 10
◦ Continuation of the above, familiarization with standardized testing for college and complete Personal Project
Advisory 11
◦ College/university requirements, essay/personal statement development, digital portfolio enhancement
Advisory 12
◦ Application time!!
Questions?