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Welcome. Parents and Students of the Class of 2012. Counselors Jeannie Beierle (A-G) 458-6202 Bob Dickson (H – N) 458-6203 Kelli Little (O – Z) 458-6204 Career Center Terry Mensonides (Career and Scholarship Coordinator) 458-6413.
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Welcome Parents and Students of theClass of 2012
Counselors Jeannie Beierle (A-G) 458-6202 Bob Dickson (H – N) 458-6203 Kelli Little (O – Z) 458-6204 Career Center Terry Mensonides (Career and Scholarship Coordinator) 458-6413 Tornado Counseling Department & Support Services • Support Services • Pam MacAuley • (Counseling Secretary) • 458-6234 • Ann Keller • (Registrar) • 458-6206 • Sandra Gordon • (Indian Education Advisor) • 458-6316
The Importance of This Year • A thousand mile journey begins with the first step… and can only be taken one step at a time. • Plan your time… or there will be no time to plan.
During the Summer Students • Narrow down list of colleges • Contact Colleges – request information and applications • Research Scholarship opportunities • Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid) www.federalstudentaid.gov Parents • Review your financial situation • Discuss with your child their college choices • Visit colleges when possible • Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid)
SAT and ACT Dates • ACT • www.actstudent.org • September 11th • October 23rd • December 11th • February 12th • April 9th • June 11th SAT www.collegeboard.com • October 1st • November 5th • December 3rd • January 28th • March 10th • May 5th • June 2nd
Graduation Requirements • HSPE Reading and Writing • Math EOC (End of Course) or earn 2.0 credits of math after sophomore year • Culminating Project • High School and Beyond Plan
Short Credits?Credit Recovery Options • Correspondence - $125.00 or more per .5 credit. Must be completed by April 30th. • Summer School - $250.00 per .5 credit, two different formats Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss credit recovery options and to enroll in classes.
Important Points to Remember… • Become familiar with Tests for College (SAT, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS) • Build your resume (volunteer work, employment) • Attend Parent Nights • Begin College Tours • Visit your counselor and and career center.
Make It Count! • Do Your Best • Explore Your Options • Stay informed • Take Initiative • Utilize Your Resources • Actively Plan Your Future
Career Center • College/Career Fair – Oct. 25th • College Application Deadlines • Scholarship Notebook – Online • Volunteer/School Activities/Clubs • ASVAB