WELCOME SENIORS and PARENTS!

1. WELCOMESENIORS and PARENTS!

2. Agenda • Senior Year Information • Post High School Options • College Entrance Testing • Colleges / Universities • Federal Financial Aid • Scholarships

3. Beginning of the Year • Junior conference • Credit check over summer • Schedule changes - levels • Graduation Recognition • Grade replacement - credit deficiency • Class visits this week • Deficiency letters within the month

4. What should be on the transcript? • Demographic information • 9th – 11th – correct school, classes, grades, and credit • 11th grade summer school grades and credit • Transfer student • Term GPA vs Cumulative GPA – Weighted/Unweighted - Core • Term credits vs Cumulative credits (should be @ least 16) • Letter grade vs Pass/Fail • Failed, Incomplete, Repeated courses • 11th- 12th – EVIT credit • 12th – CO-OP credit • GPA: Standard and Weighted • Class Rank • Requesting Official Transcript

5. Graduation Requirements for Class of 2014 Curriculum AreaCUSDIn-state Universities English 4 credits 4 credits Math 4 credits 4 credits Laboratory Science 3 credits 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits 2 credits Career and Technical Education / Fine Arts 1 credit 1 Fine Arts credit World Language 0 credit 2 credits (Two years of the same language) Physical Education 1 credit 0 credit Comprehensive Health .50 credit 0 credit Required Courses 16.5 credit 16 credits Elective Courses 5.5 credits 4 credits TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 22 CREDITS 20 Credits And must pass all three sections of AIMS

6. Credit check form

7. Credit Recovery • Plan should be in place NOW • In schedule (including zero hour) • After school Lift Lab ( Can’t get better than a B) • Saturday School • Correspondence • “Chief” Hill Learning Academy • NCAA Athletes

8. Grade Replacement • Purpose – Comm College to university • In schedule – AP / Honors • After school Lift Lab • Correspondence

9. Class Rank vs GPA • Parent: What is the point of taking weighted classes if the universities look at unweighted core GPA? • Answer: Class rank is weighted. Universities and some scholarships look at both unweighted core and class rank.

10. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION • Required for many universities and scholarships • Process • Form available on-line • Proactive – timing is everything Common App, QuestBridge, Military Academy - Early • Letters will not be written over Intersession breaks and does not count as the two week notice • Teacher input • What makes student stand apart

11. Graduation Recognition • Graduating with Honors NHS • Graduating with High Honors GPA 3.5 (weighted) or better 6 or more Honors classes – 1 senior year • Distinguished Scholar NHS GPA 3.8 (weighted) or better 6 or more Honors classes – 1 senior year 24 credits

12. MATH (July 29-Oct. 25) Morning: 6:25-7:25 After school: 2:15-3:15 Mon: XXX Afternoon F105 Tues.: F135 Afternoon F114 Wed.: F101 Afternoon F106 Thur.: F100 Afternoon F110 Fri.: F107 XXX PHS Academic Resources 2013-2014 SOCIAL STUDIES Mondays 2:30-3:30 C202 SCIENCE 2:15-3:15 Investigative Sci.: Tues. F214, Wed. F218, (Thurs. before school F204) Chemistry: Mon. F208, Wed. F210 Biology/Hon. Bio: Mon. F208,Tues. F209, Wed. F217. Thurs. F220 &F205 (before school Thurs. F204) Core Physics & Hon. Phys. Mon. & Wed. F216 Core Physics: Tues. & Thurs. F215 Hon. & AP Physics: Tues.-Thurs. F213 WORLD LANGUAGE Spanish: 2:15-3:00 Mon C212, Tues.C220, Wed. C213, Thur. C214 French: 2:15-3:15, C215 Sign Lang.: Tues. 2:20-3:30 C221 German: Tues and Thurs. 2:20-3:00, C210 ENGLISH Tuesday-Thursday 2:20-3:20 C222

13. What is my role? Student’s Role:Parent’s Role: Plan Communicate Research Support Communicate Encourage Know your resources Be on time – watch deadlines Ask for help Counselor’s Role: Guide Support Encourage Letter of Recommendations Counselor Reports

14. There are several post secondary options for students to choose from: • Work • Take on an Apprenticeship • Community college • Trade and Tech schools • Military • University

15. Apprenticeship Opportunities • Semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade • Work, attend classes simultaneously (and may get paid!) • Usually 3-5 years in length • Testing and personal interviews required • Examples: roofers, electricians, sheet metal workers, carpenters, etc. • For more information, see Ms. Phillips in Career Center

16. Community College - Technical College Certificate Programs • CC - wide range of occupational and or educational programs • Gen Eds at CC then transfer • Certificate and AS/AA degrees • Many vocational programs

17. Trade & Technical Schools • Vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. • Research • Visit the school • Talk with students and employers

18. Military Bound • Explore career options available through each of the military branches • Military representatives scheduled in the cafeteria each month during lunch • Remember to involve your parents in the process

19. 583 Seniors • Top 15% of class currently has • between a 3.41 & 4.75 GPA • Top 5% of class currently has • between 4.20 & 4.75 GPA Class of 2014 Statistics

20. Factors in College Admissions Decision • More than 1,914 colleges and universities surveyed • NACAC Admissions Trend Survey

21. Colleges and Universities rate percentage of importance

22. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS • SAT or ACT (Test scores may be sent to 4 colleges at no charge; be sure to know what photo’s are acceptable) • SAT Subject Tests (In-State Schools do not require Subject Test) • Community College Placement Test (Asset or Accuplacer) • Math Placement Tests will be given by the University

23. SAT Given 7 times per year Reading, Math, and Writing ¼ of a point deduction for wrong answer on multiple choice ACT Given 6 times per year English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and optional Writing No penalty for wrong answer SAT vs ACT When you register, you may have your test scores sent to 4 schools for free. Also, Please be sure that you up-load an acceptable photo and, have a current photo I.D. • Fee waivers available for SAT & ACT - see Ms. Phillips for additional information

25. AZ University Admissions • ASU – must meet one of the following and have no deficiencies in core courses • Rank 25% of your graduating class OR • Have a 3.0 un-weighted Core*GPA or better in the 16 core courses OR • 22 ACT composite or 1040 SAT (math & verbal only) score. • The Final Priority Deadline for ASU February 1st Check out the “Core” GPA Calculator on the Career Center Website

26. NAU • Must meet competency in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language and Fine Arts • Visit the following website for specific requirements: http://nau.edu/Admissions/Getting-Started/Requirements/Courses/

27. U of A • Students may earn admission to UA through the Assured Admission process if they are: • An Arizona residentand, • rank in the top 25 percent of their graduating class, and, • have no course work deficiencies. • Students who do not meet assured admission requirements may also be admitted with other factors which may include leadership, service, work experience and extracurricular activities; personal characteristics, attributes, and talents; and the ability to benefit from and contribute to a diverse and challenging learning environment.

28. Grand Canyon University • Must meet one of the following requirement for admissions: • Have a 3.0 GPA OR • 19 ACT composite or 920 SAT (math & verbal only) score. Seniors should APPLY to our Arizona universities by the October break! Be sure to visit the schools too!

29. Honors Colleges • ASU – Separate Application Required (Priority Deadline - November 15) • NAU – Separate application required (Priority Deadline - March 1) • U of A – No separate application required. (You will be considered for the program based on admissions application. Hint: Writing the “non-required” admissions essay may help you get accepted into the program.) • GCU – Separate Application Required

30. PRIVATE AND OUT OF STATE COLLEGES • When to apply – Check each school’s website – these vary significantly! • Highly selective schools have earlier deadline (Early Action, Early Decision) • Common Application – 1 application serves hundreds of colleges HAVE AN IN-STATE BACKUP PLAN!!

31. WUE WUE (pronounced “woo-wee”) is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in more than 140 two-year and four-year college institutions at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. Several School in the following states participate: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

32. COMMUNITY COLLEGES Open Admissions Policy Apply in 2nd semester AT Maricopa Colleges www.my.maricopa.edu Or Central Arizona College www.centralaz/edu

33. Chandler Gilbert CC Aircraft Construction Technology Aircraft Maintenance Aviation Equine Science Golf Course Operations Media Arts: Dig. Imaging Early Childhood Programs Mesa CC Construction Drafting Para-Medicine Police Academy Preparation Nursing Firefighting Scottsdale CC Culinary Arts Radiography Yoga Teaching Certification Speech-Language Pathology Broadcasting Gateway CC Court Reporting Automotive Technology (Partnership w/ Nissan & Toyota) Hydrologic Studies Nursing Respiratory Therapist Medical Radiographer CC Career Opportunities Central Arizona College Dietetic Education Heavy Diesel Massage Therapy Welding John Deere Program These are only a few of the different programs & colleges available

34. COMMUNITY COLLEGE VSUNIVERSITY Do you know how your dual enrollment credits transfer? Visit www.az.transfer.org

35. DISABILITY RESOURCES The college disability service office coordinator/program advisor is responsible for evaluating and determining accommodation eligibility. 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 • See Mrs. Yvonne Parkison for more information X3140

36. Visit Your Career Center

37. FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID • Apply AFTER January 1st senior year. Update annually • Financial Aid Night in January 15 at the Chandler Center for the Arts • Get help completing the FAFSA on College Goal Sunday, typically the Saturday and Sunday following Super Bowl. Dates will be announced at Financial Aid Night.

38. SCHOLARSHIPS • Scholarship information is available on the Perry High Career Center web site. • Application not required for in-state merit scholarships (Transcripts & Test scores required) • Check college scholarship websites • Apply early and often • Most are Stackable (AIMS is not)

39. A Few Things to Remember • Do not PAY anyone to help you with scholarships, FAFSA or college applications. Get help completing the FAFSA at College Goal Sunday and now, Saturday too. • Students who are needing admission and scholarship deferments, please see Ms. Phillips. New rules apply this year. • Transcripts are now ordered on line from Parchment.com Encourage your senior to register for an account ASAP. • Time Management is extremely important in the senior year. Students need to make time to research their post high school options and scholarships this fall!

40. Decision Making 101 • CUSD College Night will be on Thursday, Sept 18 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Chandler Center for the Arts (CAC) Doors will open at 5:30 • Out of State College Fair - Phoenix National College Fair Sunday, Oct 13 (Phoenix Convention Center) • “Decision Making is a Process not an Event” • Visit the Campus, each one has a different personality and different characteristics • Keep applying for scholarships – lack of finances is a huge reason why students decide not to attend their preferred college • Apply now, get accepted, do financial aid, THEN decide where to attend.

41. Important Dates • ECAPS Sept. 6, 9, 10 & 11 • CUSD College Fair – Sept 18 • Vice Provost and Dean of ASU Honors College – Sept 24 • 1st semester ends – Dec 19 • Financial Aid Night - Jan 15 • Completion of all Correspondence Class Work – April 25 • Senior Finals – May 22, 23 • Graduation - May 28

42. Jostens Time to order Caps & Gowns Contact: Cindy Serrano • Phone: 480-756-0555 office number • Senior Presentation - August 21 • Order Day - Will be August 29 & 30 and September 4, and, 25 during lunches • Parents Order Night - August 29, 5-7pm • Order Day ( Last chance) – August 29, lunches

43. Make your Senior Year Count • What is Senioritis?! • Attendance • Stay active and involved • Maintain a challenging course load • Talk to adults in the field you want to pursue • HAVE FUN!

44. Contact Information Catherine Hendon, Counseling Secretary Hendon.catherine@chandler.k12.az.us 480-224-2814 • Kirstin Gregg Senior Counselor A-L Gregg.Kirstin@CUSD80.com • Dana Steines, Senior Counselor M-Z Steines.Dana@CUSD80.com • Pat Phillips, Career Center Specialist Phillips.Pat@CUSD80.com Pick up a senior timeline on your way out