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GOOD MORNING CLASS OF 2016!!

GOOD MORNING CLASS OF 2016!! . Please be seated in the middle section of the auditorium. Thank you!. Class of 2016. Senior Presentation. Your Senior Team . Mrs. Fankhauser (A-F) Mrs. Lahey (G-M) Ms. Lungren (N-Z) Counselor Roles Academic/Career-College/Personal Counseling

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GOOD MORNING CLASS OF 2016!!

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  1. GOOD MORNING CLASS OF 2016!! Please be seated in the middle section of the auditorium. Thank you!

  2. Class of 2016 Senior Presentation

  3. Your Senior Team • Mrs. Fankhauser (A-F) • Mrs. Lahey (G-M) • Ms. Lungren (N-Z) • Counselor Roles • Academic/Career-College/Personal Counseling • We are here for you! • Mrs. Woodards, Senior Projects Coordinator • Portfolio and Culminating Presentation • State Assessments, SAT/ACT/AP • Financial Aid Process

  4. Your Senior Team – Cont. • Mrs. Frost, Administrative Assistant • Answer general questions regarding Sr. year • Arrange Counseling Center appointments • Mrs. Harrold, Administrative Assistant • Scholarship applications and assistance • Portfolio assistance • Mrs. Kitchen, Registrar • Transcript/Rank/GPA Requests

  5. Student Success • Open communication • Parents, teachers, administrators, and school counselor • Self direction • Motivation • Adhering to timelines and being organized • Seeking help when needed • Self ownership • Responsibility, courtesy & respect • Shift from parent to student • Good manners!

  6. Examples • Thanks for writing my letter of recommendation… • I appreciate your help with my transcript… • Do you have time to help me with… • I have questions about...who would be the best person to help me?…

  7. Portfolio • All Grade 12 requirements on the Portfolio Checklist must be organized and completed. • Please print your own materials from the website. • Library may be utilized for this purpose. • www ahs.asd103.org > Departments > Couns. Dept. • Make arrangements and plan NOW for Job Shadow or Career Project • Strongly encouraged to submit Proposal by November 18 • Deadline for completed Job Shadow or Career Project is January 6th

  8. Senior Portfolio Requirements • Semester I • Job Shadow or Career Project Proposal • Completed Job Shadow or Career Project documentation (on Counseling website) • Letter of Recommendation Form • Transcript and Credit Evaluation Summary • Semester II • Resume’ • Community Service (Total of 20 hours) • Completion of Culminating Presentation

  9. Portfolio Grading • Meets Standard – “S” • Student has met standard on every assignment • thorough, well- written, neatly done • Below Standard – “U” • Not all assignments completed on Portfolio Checklist • Portfolio must be completed, prior to final presentation • This is a requirement for graduation!

  10. Culminating Presentation • Based on Portfolio • Who am I? (Personal/Social) • Where am I going? (College/Career) • How am I going to get there? (Academic) • Majority of Presentation will be completed outside of classroom • Important Dates • Culminating Presentation Practice: To be determined • Final Culminating Presentation: April 21st

  11. Important Dates • SAT • November 7th at AHS • Register online at www.sat.collegeboard.com, $54.50, deadline October 9 • Seats fill, register as soon as possible • ASVAB • Wednesday, December 9th at AHS 7:30 AM no late start for test takers • Free - sign up in Counseling Center beginning in early November

  12. APPLYING TO COLLEGES • Refine College Selections • College Reps will be visiting during lunches • Check easel and daily bulletin for updates • Visit campuses and websites

  13. APPLYING TO COLLEGES(continued) • Official AHS Transcript • Complete Transcript Request Form • Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office • Note: For Common Application colleges, AHS Counselors will download applications • Submit form to Mrs. Kitchen, Registrar • Available for pick-up in the Registrar’s office , 24 hours after request • Be sure to thank Mrs. Kitchen for her help!

  14. Scholarships • Visit Counseling Center website weekly (free local scholarship search) • Recommend registering at WashBoard and FastWeb (free state/national scholarship search programs) • Option – use your College Board account to search for additional scholarships!

  15. Financial Aid • Financial Aid Night – • Brodniak Hall, Thursday, December 3rd, 6:30 pm • All parents/students should attend—even if you are uncertain of college plans • Important: Application (FAFSA) cannot be submitted until after January 1. • Sign up for PIN now! www.fafsa.ed.gov • Parents and student have separate PINs

  16. Communication • Advisory • Email (school/home) • Student Access - Message Center • AHS website – Daily Bulletins, etc. • http://www.asd103.org/pages/Anacortes_High_School • Counseling Center webpage • Select “Counseling Center” from the left sidebar on the AHS home page

  17. Senior picture and quote due on October 16th • After October 16th, $20.00 late fee • No pictures or quotes accepted after October 31st • More information: • ahs.asd103.org > Students > Yearbook

  18. Graduation Products(Cap and Gowns, Announcements, etc.) • Meeting on October 7th – AHS Gym • Basic packages available, along with other graduation items

  19. Lastly . . . . . TAKE A DEEP BREATH ENJOY YOUR LAST YEAR TOGETHER CELEBRATE YOUR JOURNEY AND YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  20. Please remain in your seats until the bell rings. . . .

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