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Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting

Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting. The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. -Ayn Rand. Agenda. Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Planning Important Testing Information Available Resources Upcoming Events Q & A. Graduation Requirements.

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Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting

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  1. Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. -Ayn Rand

  2. Agenda • Graduation Requirements • Post-Secondary Planning • Important Testing Information • Available Resources • Upcoming Events • Q & A

  3. Graduation Requirements Student need to earn 25.33 credits: 4.25 credits in English (includes Speech) 3 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 credits in Mathematics   3 credits in Soc. Studies (Am. Cultures & World Cultures I & II) 2 credits in Arts/Humanities (includes World Languages) 1.33 credit in Health/Physical Education/Highway Safety .25 credit in Computer Application 8.5 credits in Electives Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Project

  4. Post-Secondary Planning Post-Secondary Options Include: 2yr schools 4yr schools Technical school Military Employment Gap Year Our goal is to provide relevant information and support your students in identifying and reaching their goals!

  5. Goals for Junior Year • Take rigorous courses • Achieve academically • Take appropriate tests • Participate in extra-curricular activities • Conduct career/college searches • Continue with self-awareness and identifying personal strengths • Attend college fairs/visit colleges • Enjoy the high school experience

  6. Counseling Curriculum: Junior Year • Classroom Presentations • 4 presentations per year in junior classrooms • Teach about college/career planning, share resources, discuss relevant information, answer questions, demonstrate Family Connection • Individual Planning • Junior meetings are designed to meet individual student needs, to answer questions, and to assist students in their development

  7. Computer-based program used to assist students in their post-secondary planning Includes: Student access/Parent access Used each year to help students research potential careers/colleges/post-secondary plans Resume builder Career and Personality Inventories/assessments Scattergrams with individual GPA & test scores http://connection.naviance.com/hersheyhs Family Connection

  8. Family Connection & Post-Secondary Planning 9th Grade Learning Style Inventory 10th Grade Personality Inventory 11th Grade Colleges/Careers/About Me Colleges I’m thinking about Register for College Representative Visits Career/College Searches Document Library 12th Grade Finalize list of colleges/careers Electronic Submission of transcripts and recommendations

  9. Counseling Office Website • Provides a wealth of information about college, career, testing, available resources, and opportunities • Contact information for counselors http://www.hershey.k12.pa.us/hersheyhs

  10. Important Testing Information

  11. Opportunities for Students • Job Shadowing • Community Service • Classroom/Office Assistant • Internship • Work Experience • College Courses

  12. Resources to Support Students • Academic Concerns: • Contact the teacher/school counselor • National Honor Society Tutoring • Tutoring List • Personal/Social Concerns: • Contact the school counselor • Hershey Intervention & Prevention (HIP) • Contact us with any questions!

  13. Upcoming Events Financial Aid Night Nov. 15th ASVAB Dec. 13thor 15th Course Selection Meeting Jan. 19th PACAC College Fair (at LVC) March 7th Sophomore/Junior College Admissions Forum Apr. 12th

  14. Thank you for attending! Please contact us if we can support your student in any way or if you have specific questions. Mrs. Fisher A-E tfisher@hershey.k12.pa.us Mr. Hensel F-K bhensel@hershey.k12.pa.us Mrs. Good L- Ri jgood@hershey.k12.pa.us Mrs. Ebersole Rj – Z debersole@hershey.k12.pa.us Please feel free to ask questions!

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