HHS Class of 2018

1. HHS Class of 2018 Your future begins with you – it’s your journey.

2. Meet your Counselors! • A-Er Mrs. Harris • Es-Lam Dr. Kelpsh • Lan-Roo Ms. Robbins • Rop-Z Mr. Evans

3. Confidentiality • The counseling office is a safe place • We respect you and your right to privacy and confidentiality • Exceptions: • Self-harm • Harm to others or yourself • Knowledge of others being harmed • The law requires us to report it • Our first priority is to keep our students safe!

4. Community Assistance Cards • Cards with community resources that one may need • Suicide prevention • 24-hour hotlines • Domestic violence • Substance abuse • Food banks • Shelters • Available in the Counseling Office • HUSD Local Resource Guide: https://www.husd.org/cms/lib/AZ01001450/Centricity/Domain/734/Local_Resources.pdf

5. Career CenterMrs. SmithCareer Specialist • Career questions • Looking for a job • Information on scholarships and financial aid • College visits • PSAT/SAT/ACT testing info, test prep sessions and study guides • Military

6. Senior Action Plan • Graduation Requirements • Credit Checks/Transcript • Letters of Recommendation/Resume • Post-Grad/Career Options • College Applications • Financial Aid • Scholarships

7. Graduation Requirements

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

10. Behind in credits? How can I walk with my friends in May?!?!?! • Plan should be in place NOW • Communicate with your counselor • Zero hour classes • Credit recovery classes • Pass all classes

11. Dual Enrollment / AP Dual Enrollment • Credit transfers to in-state and some out-of-state colleges. • Check out the Course Equivalency Guide on AZ Transfer to see how credit transfers in-state. http://www.aztransfer.com/ • Dual Enrollment credit does not show up on Higley High School transcripts. You must order your transcript from CGCC. *It’s not too late to sign up for dual enrollment – sign up now!! *CGCC Dual Enrollment $86 per credit hour vs. In-State University $900-$1,000 per credit hour Advanced Placement (AP) • Many colleges and universities offer credit or placement for certain AP scores. You can find a college’s AP credit policy on College Board’s website: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

12. Letters of Recommendation • Required for many universities and scholarships • Be proactive – some programs require letters before fall break • What makes YOU stand out? This is your time to shine! • Appointment with the counselor is recommended • Give your recommender 2 weeks to complete the letter. Letters will not be written over breaks and breaks do not count as the two week notice. • Form available in Career Center (helpful to include resume)

13. Resume Why Create A Resume? Scholarships College Admissions Employment Community Service Letters of Recommendation Sports/Coaches

14. Post-Secondary Options

15. What are my options? University/College Military Community College Work Trade &Technical Schools

16. What is your role? • Plan • Research • Communicate • Know your resources • Be on time – watch deadlines • Ask for help

17. Community Colleges • Wide range of occupational, vocational and educational programs • Prerequisites, then transfer to university • Certificate programs and Associate’s Degree programs • The Accuplacer Placement Test is required and is given at the Community College campuses

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

19. Community Colleges Open Admissions Policy Apply in 2nd semester at Maricopa Colleges www.my.maricopa.edu or Central Arizona College www.centralaz.edu

20. Trade & Technical Schools • Vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. • Research • Visit the school • Talk with students and employers • Look for internship opportunities

21. Military The U.S. Military is one of the largest employers of vocational programs in the world. **The ASVAB exam will take place on November 2nd. Sign up in the Career Center. • Explore career options available through each of the military branches • College tuition and scholarship opportunities • Check in the Career Center for dates of Military Rep visits • Remember to involve your parents in the process

22. In-State University Admissions Assured Admission: • 3.0 unweighted core GPA or better in the 16 core courses • No deficiencies in core courses (minimum 2.00 in any subject area) • Some majors have higher requirements for admission Delegated Admission: • 2.5 unweighted core GPA or better in the 16 core courses • No more than 2 deficiencies (minimum 2.00 in any subject area) • Deficiencies cannot be in both math and science Competencies may also be met by ACT/SAT test scores Calculate your core GPA using the calculator on the HHS Counseling website https://www.husd.org/Page/41489

23. Apply online – applications are open! • Check deadlines on the school’s website • ASU – VIP/Priority admission 11/1 • NAU – for those already admitted: merit scholarship notifications in August, housing application opens 9/1 • UA • Request transcript to be sent to university AFTER you have applied • An Official Transcript Request Form can be filled out in the Career Center. • Option of self-reporting grades on application • Don’t forget, colleges have application fees

24. In-State University Honors Programs Most schools have higher admissions requirements • ASU separate application • NAU separate application • UAno separate application, students will be invited to apply based on the information provided on their general admissions application

25. Private and Out of State Colleges • When to apply – Check each school’s website – these vary significantly! • Highly selective schools have earlier deadlines (Early Action, Early Decision) • May use Common App or SendEdu • HAVE AN IN-STATE BACKUP PLAN!!

26. College Entrance Exams ACT or SAT - which one should I take? • Check with your University • Some Universities - SAT Subject Tests (not required by in-state schools) • Due to the changes to the SAT, there are almost no differences between the two exams. What do I need to do? • Check dates and registration deadlines • ACT given 6 times per year • SAT given 7 times per year • Register online • ACT – www.actstudent.org • SAT – www.collegeboard.org • Review test-taking tips • Take practice exams and/or test prep sessions • Tests can be taken multiple times

27. College Visits • Sign up for college visits in the Career Center • Upcoming college visits are posted on the Career Center website • College Night • September 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Higley High School

28. Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) • Create parent and student FSA ID https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm • Apply ON or AFTER October 1st senior year. Update annually. https://fafsa.ed.gov/ • FAFSA Priority Deadlines • ASU 1/1 • UA 3/1 • NAU 11/15 • Apply for FAFSA AZ College Goal FAFSA Workshop • November 16thduring school • Financial Aid Night • November 16thfrom 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Higley High School • College Goal AZ FAFSA Community Events – free assistance with FAFSA completion https://collegegoal.az.gov/event-information

29. Scholarship Information • Academic and Merit - top GPA and high test scores • Merit Estimator on college websites and Career Center website • Separate application is not required for in-state • Check college websites for additional scholarship opportunities • Scholarships available from businesses, civic groups, government, church, etc. • Athletic, minority, creative, unusual, community service, and more! • Scholarship information is available on the Career Center website and in AzCIS • Apply early and apply often!

30. Community College Scholarships • Maricopa Community College • Presidential Scholarship pays for tuition and fees to 15 credit hours for four consecutive semesters as long as student maintains academic standards. *May qualify via placement test scores, rank in top 20% of class *May qualify via placement test scores, 3.0 GPA and does not rank in the top 20%

31. NCAA Plan Ahead • Division I or II Schools • 16 Core Courses • GPA/SAT or ACT requirements • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Meet with your counselor

32. Making Your Decision • “Decision Making is a Process,not an Event” • Visit campuses over fall break - 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.

33. Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) • AzCIS (replaced Naviance) https://portal.azcis.intocareers.org/ • Information on the HHS Counseling website • Personal assessments • Career planning • Resume building • College search • Scholarships

34. Make your Senior Year Count • What is Senioritis?! • Attendance • After 10th class period absence – placed on audit status (no credit) • Stay active and involved • Maintain a challenging course load • Talk to adults in the field you want to pursue • HAVE FUN!

35. Questions? • Visit Mrs. Smith in the Career Center or go to the HHS Career Center website: http://www.husd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7972 • Schedule an appointment with your counselor

36. Academic Goals Met Higley High School Graduation ASU – Wells Fargo Arena May 24, 2018