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Junior Year Post High School Planning Night

Junior Year Post High School Planning Night. Columbus North High School Wednesday, September 28 th , 2011. Class of 2013 Counselors. Mr. Rick Thomas Director of the Counseling Center Special Education Students Mrs. LuAnn Davis Last names starting with A-K Mrs. Karmen Riley

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Junior Year Post High School Planning Night

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  1. Junior Year Post High School Planning Night Columbus North High School Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

  2. Class of 2013 Counselors Mr. Rick Thomas Director of the Counseling Center Special Education Students Mrs. LuAnn Davis Last names starting withA-K Mrs. Karmen Riley Last names starting withL-Z

  3. Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor Mrs. Julie Speer, Counselor Mrs. Teresa Weichman, C4 Counselor Mrs. Rhonda Murray, Registrar Mrs. Robin Hilber, Secretarial Assistant Mrs. Jenny Weir, Assistant Additional Counseling Center Staff

  4. Junior Conferences October 2011-March 2012 Parents encouraged to attend! Interested parents should submit the Junior Conference Reply Form • Individual meetings • Progress towards graduation • Post secondary planning • NAVIANCE (YELLOWform)

  5. Social Networking

  6. Go to the North website • Click on the Counseling Center link • Click on the NAVIANCE link (handout: p. 1)

  7. Prepare for Graduation: BCSC username (example: 13rileyk) Student ID #

  8. Prepare for Graduation:

  9. Prepare for Graduation:: ColmakebiglegeExploration

  10. Prepare for Graduation:: College Exploration

  11. : CollegeExploration

  12. : CollegeExploration

  13. : Career Exploration

  14. : Career Exploration • Cluster Finder

  15. : Career Exploration • Career Interest Profiler

  16. Prepare for Graduation:: Career Exploration

  17. Prepare for Graduation:: Career Exploration If Click “animation” see the schools that offer that major…

  18. : Career Exploration • Cluster Finder • Career Interest Profiler • Explore Careers & Clusters • Personality Type • Learning Style

  19. Explore Careers • Job Shadow • Internship • www.learnmoreindiana.org • www.bsu.edu/careers/quest • www.driveofyourlife.org • Occupational Outlook Handbook • www.bls.gov/oco/

  20. Prepare for Graduation:Graduation Requirements Diploma requirements (handout: p. 2) • Diploma Types • General (opt-out required) • Core 40 • Core 40 w/ Technical Honors • Core 40 w/ Academic Honors • Both Technical and Academic Honors

  21. Prepare for Graduation:Graduation Requirements #1 Required courses for your diploma #2 Number of Credits • General or Core 40: 40 credits • Academic and/or Technical Honors: 47

  22. Prepare for Graduation:Graduation Requirements #3 Project Pride: senior project (handout: pp. 3 & 4) • CNHS website for more information! • Complete job shadowing & service learning (with signed forms) by the end of your junior year. • Project proposals due Sept. 30th, 2012 • Lisa Cooley, Senior Project Coordinator • cooleyl@bcsc.k12.in.us #4 Algebra 1 and English 10 ECA

  23. Prepare for Graduation:Graduation Requirements #1 Required courses for your diploma #2 Number of credits #3 Project Pride: Senior Project #4 Algebra 1 and English 10 ECA

  24. Prepare for Graduation:Keep an eye on your grades! • Pick up your username/password from the Main Office or email Lori Hedrick, hedrickl@bcsc.k12.in.us • Grades • Assignments • Attendance • Email Teachers • School Bulletins

  25. Prepare for Graduation:Ask for help! • Talk to your teacher! • Tutorial Resource • Semester 1: Periods 1, 2, & 7 • Semester 2: Periods 1, 3, 6 & 8 • BCSC approved tutors • Email counselor for list • Homework Hotline • www.AskRose.org

  26. Prepare for Graduation:Stay informed! Columbus North High School BULL DOG BYTES Published by the Counseling Center (handout: pp. 5-10) (handout: pp.11-14) Sign up to receive Show Me the Money weekly via email! (GREENform)

  27. Sample transcript (handout: pp. 15 & 16) Semester grades Prepare for Graduation:What’s on your transcript?

  28. GPA (grade point average) & class rank Prepare for Graduation:What’s on your transcript?

  29. Second page of transcript Test scores ECA EXPLORE PLAN PSAT SAT ACT Prepare for Graduation:What’s on your transcript?

  30. Prepare for Graduation:Challenge yourself in your senior year! Take rigorous courses! • AP courses • Honors/college prep • C4 practicum • Dual credit opportunities • Classes taken at North High School • Off campus: Early College • Ivy Tech • IUPUC

  31. Grade Point Average Class Rank Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Diploma Type Rigor of Courses AP, ACP, Dual Credit, Honors Level Grade Trends Extra-Curricular & Personal Activities Leadership Service Learning (handout: p. 17) Prepare for Graduation:What colleges and employers may look for… Are you on track? Log in to your NAVIANCE account to see how you compare to current freshmen at the colleges of your choice!

  32. Are you interested in playing college sports? Talk to your coach! Discuss this at your Junior Conference http://ncaastudent.org/https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter Prepare for Graduation:NCAA Eligibility

  33. Take the Right Tests • Pass the GQE: Graduation Qualifying Exams • Algebra 1 ECA • English 10 ECA Haven’t passed? • Retests are in December and May each year • Jan Matchette, Testing Coordinator • matchettej@bcsc.k12.in.us

  34. Take the Right Tests Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 Auditorium Periods 1-4 Cost for Juniors is $14.00 (No charge if free/reduced lunch) Registration Deadline October 6th (GOLDform)

  35. Take the Right Tests ACT for ALL Juniors! April 24th @ CNHS • During school day • No registration necessary • Free of charge • Does NOT include Writing section**

  36. Take the Right Tests • We recommend juniors take both the SAT and the ACT • TEST BY JUNE 2012 • Testing Calendar (handout: p. 18)

  37. Take the Right Tests • ACT/SAT comparison (handout: p. 19)

  38. Take the Right Tests • Test Prep: • PLAN / PSAT (My College QuickStart) • SAT / ACT Prep Courses: Available at Center for Teaching and Learning & Sylvan Learning Center • SAT / ACT website: free online practice tests • The Columbus North library has resources • Test prep books in the Counseling Center www.act.org www.collegeboard.com

  39. Make a Decision • Two-year or community college • Four-year public university • Independent college or university • Apprenticeships • Military service • Proprietary schools • Work

  40. Make a Decision • Apprenticeships • Earn a pay check while learning a skill! • http://oa.doleta.gov

  41. Make a Decision • Military Service • Visit with friends, neighbors and relatives who have served. • Research online • Learn about the ROTC program • Arrange to see a recruiter. • Compare: • Benefits • Tour of duty • Training

  42. Make a Decision • Military Service • Entrance Requirements • Age • 17 with parent consent, 18 without consent • Physical • Requirements vary within jobs and branches • Educational • High School Diploma is often needed. The better your education, the more opportunities and choices you will have! • www.todaysmilitary.com

  43. Make a Decision • Proprietary Schools • Privately owned • For-profit • Vocational skills • Look for an accredited school • http://www.in.gov/cpe/ • Alternatives for Health • Art Institute of Indianapolis • Brown Mackie College • Harrison College • Indiana School of Pet Grooming • Indiana Therapeutic Massage School • NASCAR Technical Institute (handout: pp. 21 & 22)

  44. Make a Decision Planning to go straight to work after high school? • Take a C-4 class during your senior year! • Earn college credit • Become certified • Gain valuable experience

  45. Make a Decision

  46. Make a Decision:Learn what college is all about! • Setting up a College Visit • Make an appointment with the College Admission Office (often can be done online) • Complete a College Visit Form from the Dean’s Office (three visits allowed each year) • Obtain an unofficial transcript

  47. Make a Decision:Learn what college is all about! • During the College Visit: • Speak to an admissions counselor • Speak to a financial aid advisor • Visit your major’s department • Take a tour of the campus • Attend a class

  48. Make a Decision:Learn what college is all about! • College Representatives @ North • Register via NAVIANCE • Show Me the Money • Parents are welcome! Call 376-4292. Log in to your NAVIANCE account or look at the latest issue of Show Me The Money for an updated list of colleges visiting CNHS!

  49. Make a Decision:Learn what college is all about! Attend a college fair! • Columbus East High School College Fair • TOMORROW! September, 29th • 11:00-12:30 • Parents welcome! • Indianapolis National College Fair • October 11th , 2011 • 9:00am -12:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm • Indiana Convention Center • www.gotomyncf.com

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