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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,


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WELCOME SENIORS

Students

AGENDA

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

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BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

 Credit check over summer  Schedule changes - levels  Grade replacement - credit deficiency  Deficiency letters within the month  Create www.parchment.com account to

  • rder official transcripts

WHAT’S ON A TRANSCRIPT?

 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

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT CLASS OF 2019

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

CREDIT RECOVERY/ GRADE REPLACEMENT

 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

  • Mr. Mann

 Communicate with your Counselor

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

 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.)

DUAL ENROLLMENT

 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

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GRADUATION RECOGNITION

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

MY ROLE

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

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CAREER CENTER

Web: https://www.cusd80.com/Page/52838 Options College Trade Schools Military Options Gap Year Work Humanitarian/ Mission Work And more

COLLEGE OPTIONS

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

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TRI-UNIVERSITY

Admissions have opened for

ASU, NAU & UA

(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

CORE GPA

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.

How do you calculate your “Core” GPA?

Visit the Career Center Tools/Resources site at https://www.cusd80.com/page/20903

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 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

WUE

Western Undergraduate Exchange

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.

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TECH & TRADE SCHOOLS

 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

MILITARY CAREERS & GAP YEARS

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

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WHAT & WHEN TO APPLY

COLLEGE

Admissions applications

  • pen in July, August

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

TESTING

 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

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SUPPORT SERVICES

The college disability service or ADA office/program advisor is responsible for evaluating and determining accommodation

  • eligibility. YOU MUST INITIATE THIS!

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

  • Mrs. Shara Billings x2941 or Mrs. Beth Curry x3140

SENIOR STATS

65% are eligible for automatic

admissions to our in-state universities

(should they apply)

Top 5% of class holds between a

4.48 to 4.94 GPA

856 Seniors

(approximately)

Top 22% of class holds between a

3.5 to 4.0 GPA

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IMPORTANT DATES

CAREER CENTER EVENT DATES

CUSD Financial Aide Night

  • Oct. 25, 6p, CCA

CUSD College Fair

  • Oct. 30, 6p, CCA

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

RESOURCES

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

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MAKE IT COUNT!

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

CONTACTS

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