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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.
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. Although colleges vary
in their requirements, the more competitive colleges require a rigorous four-year academic
program including AP/ECE and Honors courses. These competitive colleges also require a high
grade point average, a high class rank and high college entrance examination scores. 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 4 credits Minimum of four credits, including literature and writing
courses
Mathematics 4 credits Minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2;
Precalculus or higher preferred
Science 3-4
credits Social Studies 3-4
credits Minimum of Modern World History, United States History,
Civics in Action, Foundations of Government, and Social
Studies electives.
World Language 2-4
credits Minimum of two or three consecutive years of the same
language taken at high school. (e.g. French 1, French 2,
French 3)
See page 67
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 and check the NCAA website at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
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