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POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
College , vocational school , career resources and scholarship information for post-secondary planning are available in the School Counseling Office . Beginning in Grade 9 , students will be involved in a developmental guidance program to assist them with the post-secondary planning process . Enfield High School also has a Career Center where the Career Counselors help students to explore options for life after school .
Planning for College
• A student who intends to enroll in a four-year college after graduation should plan his / her high school academic program carefully .
• Course rigor , grade point average , class rank , counselor / teacher recommendations , college entrance examination scores and extra-curricular activities are among the factors colleges consider in selecting candidates .
• Colleges vary in their requirements ; the more competitive colleges require a rigorous fouryear academic program including AP / ECE and Honors courses . Students and parents should consult with the school counselor regarding specific college requirements .
Below is a basic outline for planning a college preparation program : English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
World Language
4 credits
4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
2-4 credits
Minimum of four credits , including literature and writing courses
Minimum of Algebra 1 , Geometry and Algebra 2 ; Precalculus or higher preferred
See page 70
Minimum of Modern World History , United States History , Civics in Action , Foundations of Government , and Social Studies electives .
Minimum of two or three consecutive years of the same language taken at high school . ( e . g . French 1 , French 2 , French 3 )
Prospective College Athletes Students who plan to participate in Division I or Division II sports at the college level must be qualified by the NCAA Clearinghouse .
• Students should begin the application process at the end of Grade 11 .
• The clearinghouse will analyze student transcript information to determine if initial requirements have been met .
• Students should meet with their school counselor for more specific information regarding NCAA eligibility requirements .
• Students and parents / guardians should check the NCAA website at www . eligibilitycenter . org for additional information .
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