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WELCOME SENIORS Students AGENDA Senior Year Information Beginning of the year Whats on a transcript Graduation Requirement Credit Recovery/Grade Replacement Class Rank Graduation Recognition Dual Enrollment,
Senior Year Information
Beginning of the year What’s on a transcript Graduation Requirement Credit Recovery/Grade Replacement Class Rank Graduation Recognition Dual Enrollment, and more
Career Center
Post-High School Options
When to apply
Resources & accommodations/support services
Stats
Important Dates
Credit check over summer Schedule changes - levels Grade replacement - credit deficiency Deficiency letters within the month Create www.parchment.com account to
Demographic Information 9th – 11th (correct school(s),
classes, grades, & credits)
11th grade summer school
grades and credit
Transfer student Term GPA vs. Cumulative
GPA – Weighted/Unweighted
Term credits vs. Cumulative
credit (should be @ least 18)
Letter grade versus Pass/Fail Failed, Incomplete,
Repeated courses
11th- 12th – EVIT credit 12th – CO-OP credit GPA: Unweighted and
Weighted
Class Rank
Official Transcript www.Parchment.com
And Must Pass Civics Test
CURRICULUM AREA CUSD CREDITS IN-STATE UNIVERSITY CREDITS
English 4 4 Math 4 4 Laboratory Science 3 3 Social Studies 3 2 Career & Technical Edu/Fine Arts 1 1 World Language 2
(Two years of same language)
Physical Education 1 Comprehensive Health .50 Required Courses 16.5 16 Elective Courses 5.5
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS
22 CREDITS 16 Credits
Plan should be in place NOW In schedule (including zero hour) After school Lift Lab Chandler Online Academy Saturday School Correspondence (BYU Online) NCAA Athletes – Make appointment with
Communicate with your Counselor
Required for many universities and scholarships Follow the Process Forms in Counseling, Career Center & on-line Appointment with the counselor is recommended Proactive (some programs require letters before fall break e.g. Common App,
Quest Bridge, Flinn, Military Academy - Teacher input)
What makes student stand apart Track your request Allow your recommender 2 weeks to complete the letter
(Letters will not be written over breaks or holidays, and does not count as the two week notice.)
Credit transfer to in-state and some out-of-
state colleges
Verify on Course Equivalency Guide on AZ
Transfer to see how credit may transfer
Dual Enrollment credit is reported on
CGCC’s transcript, not PHS
Be sure to request a CGCC transcript for your select college upon high school graduation
Students who have been working towards the following recognition, please take note and check your transcript.
Graduating with Honors
National Honors Society
Graduating with High Honors
GPA 3.5 or better 6 credits or more Honors classes – 1 full credit must be taken senior year
Distinguished Scholar
NHS GPA 3.8 or better 6 credits or more Honors classes – 1 full credit must be taken senior year 24 credits total
Student’s
Plan Research Communicate Use resources Time Management Be Action Oriented Ask for help
Parent’s
Communicate Support Encourage Engage
Counselor’s
Guide Support Encourage Letters of Recs Counselor Reports Communicate
Web: https://www.cusd80.com/Page/52838 Options College Trade Schools Military Options Gap Year Work Humanitarian/ Mission Work And more
In-State
Offer both public and private universities
University, college and community college options
Located in your home state
Affordable tuition
Housing optional (vary by college, if available)
Commute options
Nearby family or support system
Source https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-go-to-college-out-of-state
Out-of-State
University, college and community college options
Offer both public and private universities
Explore a new area and get outside your comfort zone.
Meet more people from different backgrounds and be more incentivized to make new friends.
You’ll have more independence and get a feel for what it’s like to live on your own.
Tons of choices! If you’re open to attending college out-of-state, you’ll have a huge range of different types of schools
Admissions have opened for
(GCU also opened)
Apply Now Self-Report Acceptance Letters to go out first week of September Preliminary Scholarship Letters to go out starting October UA Night is Wednesday at 5p NAU evening event is in November
English
Math
Social Studies
Lab Sciences
World Languages
Fine Art or CTE Your core GPA is comprised of the grade points associated with your core classes. Your core classes are those that are reviewed for admissions, scholarships and placement into most universities.
Visit the Career Center Tools/Resources site at https://www.cusd80.com/page/20903
OPEN ADMISSIONS Maricopa Colleges www.my.maricopa.edu WHY COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
Wide range of occupational & educational programs
Earn a certificate and/or associates degree(s)
Transfer credits to universities
Indecisive/Improve performance
Cost effective
$86/credit hour
OPEN ADMISSIONS Central Arizona College www.centralaz/edu
The Western Undergraduate Exchange is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
Students in western states may enroll in more than 140 two-year and four-year college in WUE schools/programs at a reduced tuition level
Several School in the following states participate: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Vary in size, entry
requirements, cost and quality
Research Visit the school Speak with students
and employers
Arizona Tech & Trade Schools (short list)
Arizona Automotive Institute
The Refrigeration School, Inc
AZ Vocational Training
East Valley Institute of Tech.
Conservatory of Recording Arts
UEI College
AZ Medical Training Institute
Carrington College
Avalon, Empire Beauty School
Cortiva Institute
Career options through each service branch
Military representatives scheduled in cafeteria:
Army & National Guard – Tuesdays
Marines & Navy – Thursdays
Both students and parents need to be involved in the process
Military Information Night
Late November
Explore careers, humanitarian/mission service, travel, caring for others, etc.
Potential benefits: network, exposure, improve skills, mature, and gain experience
Gain and add experiences to resume
COLLEGE
Admissions applications
and September
Honors typically requires additional application
Request letters of recs, complete resumes, personal statements early
Track deadlines
Early action/Early decision, or regular
Have an in-state backup plan
FINANCIAL AID
Opening October 1
Apply and verify/validate with selected schools by deadlines
Annual renewal required
Application assistance through colleges/universities are FREE
CUSD Parent/Student Financial Aid Night is October 25 at 6p at the Chandler Center for the Arts/CCA
SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit
Donor/Private
Financial Need
Apply often
Universities – ACT/SAT
Test scores may be sent to 4 colleges at no
charge – this must be chosen and entered at the time of registration (more than 4 or after you take
the tests, it is $12 each) Some Universities SAT/ACT Subject Tests In-State Schools do not require them for
admissions Community College Placement Test
Asset or ACCUPLACER
The college disability service or ADA office/program advisor is responsible for evaluating and determining accommodation
Services may include:
Note taking assistance
Extended time taking tests
Test taking in a small or quiet environment
Disability resource tutoring
Specialized computer programs/labs
For more information, see
admissions to our in-state universities
(should they apply)
4.48 to 4.94 GPA
(approximately)
3.5 to 4.0 GPA
CAREER CENTER EVENT DATES
CUSD Financial Aide Night
CUSD College Fair
1st Semester Ends – Dec. 20
Graduation – MAY 28, 2019
Senior Timeline available in Career Center or Online
(CCA = Chandler Center for the Arts)
CAP & GOWN Senior Presentation
September 5
Order Day
September 9 & 8 all lunches
Parents Order Night
5 to 7 pm Cafeteria
Order Day ( Last chance)
December 13
Contact: Cindy Serrano 480-756-0555
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
Perry High Career Center website
https://www.cusd80.com/Page/91043
Apply to colleges early to be considered for merit scholarships
Honors colleges may have additional scholarships
Common Scholarship Databases:
Fastweb.com
Scholarship.com
Specific colleges of study for alumni and foundation scholarships
Chandler Education Foundation
Going Merry
Scholly App +
FAFSA RESOURCES
Perry High Career Center website
https://www.cusd80.com/Page/91043
FAFSA https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
FAFSA Application
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
FSAID
https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
Each college/institution offers free assistance with FAFSA questions and applications
Do not pay anyone to complete or assist you with FAFSA Apps
Senioritis is LEGIT
MAINTAIN Attendance
MAINTAIN performance
GET/REMAIN active and involved
Have a PLAN
TIME MANAGEMENT is extremely important this year. Students need to make time to research their post high school options and scholarships this fall!
TIPS/SUGGESTIONS:
Visit colleges now through fall break
Create account on www.Parchment.com
Continue to apply for admissions and scholarships
Decision making is a process, it’s okay to ask for guidance Holli Cagle, Senior Counselor Alpha: A-CR Cagle.Holli@cusd80.com Nicole Gena, Senior Counselor Alpha: CS-HIL Gena.Nicole@cusd80.com Kirstin Gregg, Senior Counselor Alpha: HIM-MIL Gregg.Kirstin@cusd80.com Mark Nold, Senior Counselor Alpha: MIM-SAL Nold.Mark@cusd80.com Sheri Hammer, Senior Counselor Alpha: SAM-Z Hammer.sherlin@cusd80.com
Fred Mann, STEM Counselor Alpha: ALL STEM Mann.Fred@cusd80.com Catherine Hendon, Counseling Secretary Hendon.Catherine@cusd80.com 480-224-2814 Toni Horn, College & Career Alpha: ALL Horn.Toni@cusd80.com