Welcome Sophomores!

 

This page is designed especially for you.  If you are a sophomore this year, just think, you are already one fourth of the way through high school and moving on to soon being half way.  That is why it is so important for you to make the most of your sophomore year and continue your post-high school planning.  Whether you plan on attending a 4-year college, a 2-year college, joining the military or starting your career it is just around the corner.  The more informed you are- THE BETTER!   Utilize your resources.  See your guidance counselor.  Meet with her yearly to be sure you are meeting your graduation requirements and that all your questions are answered.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

If you started high school in the school year 2007-2008, you will have to complete a Graduation project and pass 5  E.O.C. courses in addition to the course of study requirements.   

 

BIG 5 E.O.C.’s

GRADUATION PROJECT

 

 

v      English I (Yea! You already did this one!)

v      Paper

v      Algebra I

v      Project

v      Biology

v      Portfolio

v      Civics and Economics

v      Presentation

v      US History

 

                                                               


 

SOPHOMORE OPPORTUNITIES:

There are some opportunities available to sophomores that will help to enhance your year.  Extra-curricular and leadership activities look great on applications and help bring out your best qualities.  Take note of some of the key opportunities:

 

HOBY: Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program.  www.hoby.org/students

This is for outstanding 10th grade students who demonstrate potential leadership skills. One nominee and one alternate will be selected from MCHS.  Watch for announcements.

Applications: October         Event: sometime between mid-March and mid-June 2008

 

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics:  www.summerventures.org 

Sophomores apply for a four week enrichment program intended to reward and stimulate students who have already demonstrated their commitment to academic growth and development in science and math.  Watch for announcements.

Applications: January               Event: summer 2008

 

Other College Programs: http://www.cfnc.org/static/pdf/home/sc/pdf/NCDirectory.pdf

 

 

SOME HELPFUL LINKS: 

www.cfnc.org     For High School Planning and NC College Research

www.makingitcount.com  For High School Tips

http://collegeboard.com/student/plan/action/sophomores.html For College Planning

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/after_hs.html  What to do after HS?