CLASS OF
2016
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• 8 Credits of Communications
• 8 Credits of Social Studies
• 8 Credits of Mathematics ** 2 STEM **
• 8 Credits of Science ** 2 STEM **
• 2 Credits of Physical Education
• 1 Credit of Health
• 2 Credits of Art
• 23 Credits of Electives
MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENTS
Written Composition – Grade 9
Reading – Grade 10
Math – Grade 11
**Tests MUST be passed in order to graduate.
NEW!
ACT
This year, all juniors are going to be required to take the
ACT on Tuesday, April 28th.
There will be a make-up test day on Tuesday, May 12th.
The test will be given during the school day.
There will be no charge for this exam.
It is important to take the test seriously! Scores from
this test CAN be used for college admission purposes.
YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Courses Taken
Grades
Grade Point Average
COMPUTATION OF GPA
GPA is officially recalculated at the end of each
term. It is cumulative, including all of your
courses.
GPA is figured on a 12-point scale (GPA points
divided by # of courses taken).
AP Classes are weighted on a 15-point scale if you
earn a C- or higher.
12.0 Scale
A = 12
A- = 11
B+ = 10
B=9
B- = 8
C+ = 7
C=6
C- = 5
D+ = 4
D=3
D- = 2
F=0
Weighted (AP)
A = 15
A- = 14
B+ = 13
B = 12
B- = 11
C+ = 10
C=9
C- = 8
4.0 Scale
A = 4.0 A- = 3.66
B+ = 3.33
B = 3.0
B- = 2.66
C+ = 2.33
C = 2.0
C- = 1.66
D+ = 1.33
D = 1.0
D- = .66
JUNIOR YEAR
MOST IMPORTANT YEAR in the development of
your transcript.
CLASS RANK is not reported; we will only report
your GPA.
You may elect to take a college entrance exam
(ACT/SAT) - recommended for spring of junior year
(February - June).
Planning Calendar
FALL
Group Guidance Session
PSAT Test
Gather information about schools throughout year.
Some opportunities include:
College Fair
College Representatives visiting the CCC
Visit schools (Teachers’ Workshop October 16-17 is excellent
opportunity)
Use MCIS and Naviance – Family Connection
Planning Calendar
WINTER
Group Guidance Session
Parent Post-High School Planning Night
Select appropriate classes for senior year
Selective College Workshop
Continue gathering information about yourself
and about schools
Continue to use MCIS and Naviance
Prepare for college entrance exams
Resources
Counseling Website
www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/whs/counseling
The Counseling Website is an excellent source of
information for post-high school planning.
Applying to College
Writing the Essay
Visiting Colleges
Gathering Information
Letters of recommendation
Financial Aid
• The CCC is a great place to gather information on various
opportunities after high school. Each year around 175
college representatives visit WHS.
http://mncis.intocareers.org
Username: wayzata Password: trojans
• Occupations and Employment
• Education and Training
• Assessment Tools
• Practice Tests
Naviance – Family
Connectionhttp://www.connection.naviance.com/wayzata
You will use your
personal log-in
username and
password from Family
Access.
Naviance – Family Connection
October 16 - 17
NO SCHOOL
The BEST time to visit
college campuses!
Group Guidance Meeting
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015
College Information Night
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015
7:00 PM, Auditorium
Tell Your Parents!!!
Past participants
Monday,
March 9th, 2015
have included:
Dartmouth
Georgetown
Macalester
MIT
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Others
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
High School Courses
GPA
Test Scores
4 Years of English
3 Years of Mathematics (4 recommended)
3 Years of Science (4 recommended)
3 Years of Social (4 recommended)
2 Years of a single World Language (3-4 rec.)
1 Year of Fine Arts
TESTS
P.S.A.T.
A.C.T.
S.A.T.
PSAT
• Practice SAT exam
• Wednesday, October 15, 2014
• Registration is now closed
• Study guides are available in the CCC
• Only way to qualify for National Merit if
taken as a junior
ACT
5 Sections
45 Minutes of English
60 Minutes of Math
35 Minutes of Reading
35 Minutes of Science
30 Minute Essay
www.actstudent.org
SAT
10 Sections
Most sections are 25
minutes long and
students alternate
between Math and
English/Reading.
There is also an essay
section
www.collegeboard.com
ACT/SAT
ACT
February 7, 2015
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
SAT
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
The counselors strongly recommend that students take a college
placement test in the spring of junior year.
This allows time to review the scores and determine if additional
testing will be necessary in the fall of senior year.
SAT Subject Tests
• Required by some highly selective colleges
• One-hour tests on a variety of subjects such as
American History, Mathematics, and Chemistry
• Can take one, two, or three tests in one day
• Juniors taking AP examinations might consider
taking SAT Subject Tests in spring of junior year
• SAT and SAT Subject Tests cannot be taken on
the same day
Test Preparation
If you score lower on tests than would be
expected from your everyday school
performance
Or
You have a specific goal that requires a
specific score You might consider some preparation.
Test Preparation
You have been preparing for these tests all of your
life.
Use the free booklet and practice test provided by
the company.
In print – prep books are readily available and
inexpensive.
Online and CD based materials are common.
Classes are available ranging from a few hours to
many weeks in duration.
Test Preparation Assistance
Test Prep Classes
Advantage Prep
Kaplan
Princeton Review
Sylvan/Huntington Learning
Centers
ZAPS
*Individual Tutoring
Test Prep Websites
Check out the
Counseling Website
for a list of online
resources
OTHER ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
Essay and Letters of Recommendation
Extra-curricular activities
School Activities and Athletics
Community Involvement
Employment
*Schools consider the level of involvement and leadership
demonstrated in the activities
BOTTOM LINE - HOW HAS THIS STUDENT SPENT HER/HIS
TIME OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM.
Students who qualify can go to college during
their junior and/or senior year to earn both
high school and college credit.
Spring Semester - December 1st Deadline
(Normandale CC, North Hennepin CC)
University of MN – Full-year only
April 1st Deadline
PLEASE SEE YOUR
COUNSELOR FOR
MORE
INFORMATION!!!
Want to participate in athletics at a
Division I or Division II level?
Check the NCAA website (www.eligibilitycenter.org)
for information on the regulations regarding high
school preparation. It is important that you select the
right courses to be eligible. You will register with the
clearinghouse during your junior year.