Chandler High School

1. Chandler High School Welcome Seniors! Class of 2020

2. Agenda • Starting the year • Transcripts • Meeting Graduation Requirements • Career Exploration • Post-Secondary Options • Paying for School • Important Dates • Student Wellness

3. BEGINNING OF THE YEAR • Credit check • Schedule changes – levels • Grade replacement - credit deficiency • Senior letters will be out in August/September • Create www.parchment.com account to order official transcripts

4. TRANSCRIPT What’s on a Transcript: • Demographic Information • Weighted/Unweighted GPA • Class Rank • Credits • Check for accuracy • Summer School • Grade Replacement • Transferred credits • Online classes • Grades Official Transcript www.Parchment.com

5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTCLASS OF 2020 And Must Pass Civics Test

6. Credit recovery / Grade replacement Did you fail a required class? • Lift Lab or 7th hour Lift Lab • Chandler Online Academy (COA) • Other online provider * Do you want to replace a grade on your transcript? • COA • After school Lift Lab

7. Diploma Recognitions Cum Laude- 3.75-4.24 Magna Cum Laude- 4.25-4.49 Summa Cum Laude- 4.5-5.0 * To receive a stole for graduation you must be a member of the National Honors Society

8. MY ROLE Counselor’s • Guide • SUPPORT • Encourage • Letters of Recs • Counselor Reports • Communicate Parent’s • Communicate • Support • ENCOURAGE • Engage Student’s • Plan • Research • COMMUNICATE • Use resources • Time Management • Be Action Oriented • Ask for help

9. CAREER CENTER https://www.cusd80.com/domain/1124 College Trade Schools Military Work Humanitarian work Volunteer Opportunities Scholarships Financial Aid

10. Why should I continue my education?

11. Where are you headed after high school? • 4 year university • Community College

12. University Options Out-of-State • Public • Get outside your comfort zone. • Meet more people from different backgrounds and be more incentivized to make new friends. • More independence • Tons of choices!  • Sometimes the cost is lower than you think! In-State • Public • Locatedin your home state • Affordabletuition • Housing optional (vary by college, if available) • Commute options • Nearby family or supportsystem • Private • In-State or Out-of State • Generally more expensive • Generous financial aid/scholarships • Many are the top schools in the U.S. Source https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-go-to-college-out-of-state

13. University Admissions • Core GPA (4 Math, 4 Eng, 3 Sci, 2 Soc, 2 WL, 1 CTE/Art) • ACT/SAT scores (22 ACT or 1120 SAT for In-State) • Class Rank (top 25% for In-State) • Strength of Curriculum • Letters of Recommendation (some colleges) • Extracurricular Accomplishments/Involvements • To Do List for College Applications: • Complete Senior Bragsheet • Request letters of recommendation • Keep track of dates and deadlines • Apply early! • Retake ACT/SAT if needed • Visit campuses How do you calculate your “Core” GPA? https://www.cusd80.com/page/20903

14. Community College How to Enroll: • Visit my.maricopa.edu to create an account • Accuplacer exams required unless other criteria are met (ACTscores, GPA, etc.) Why Community College? • Open admission policy • Can take core classes and transfer to universities. Check with www.aztransfer.com to see what transfers. • Attain an Associate’s Degree (Examples: RN, Radiology Tech, Dental Hygienist) • Attain a Vocational Certificate (Example: Automotive, Electric Utility, MassageTherapy) • Lower cost than universities: $2500+/year compared to $9000+/year

15. Get more information! NACAC National College Fair – Phoenix Convention Center Sunday, October 20- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m . Monday, October 21st – 9 a.m . To 12 p.m. CUSD College Fair- Wednesday, September 25th- 6:00pm – CCA Tri-University Fair- Thursday, August 15th – 6 p.m. - CCA Sign up for REMIND texts from CHS College and Career Center for info about college visits! • https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/greater-phoenix-national-college-fair/

16. TECH & TRADE SCHOOLS Arizona Tech & Trade Schools (short list) • East Valley Institute of Tech. • Maricopa Skills Center • Arizona Automotive Institute • The Refrigeration School, Inc • AZ Vocational Training • Conservatory of Recording Arts • UEI College • AZ Medical Training Institute • Carrington College • Avalon, Empire Beauty School • Cortiva Institute • Vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality • Research • Visit the school • Speak with students and employers • Ask your school counselor about these programs

17. MILITARY CAREERS • Career options through each service branch • Money for college • Military representatives in the courtyard and College & Career Center • National Guard- Courtyard on Mondays during lunch starting 8/16 • Both students and parents need to be involved in the process

18. Paying for college

19. Merit based scholarships • Based on Core GPA / Class Rank / SAT or ACT Test Scores • Apply to all in-state universities you are considering • Transcript required through www.parchment.com

20. ASU Scholarship Estimator http://students.asu.edu/scholarships/estimator Make sure to enter your CORE GPA • 4 credits Math • 3(+) credits Science • 4 credits English • 2 (+) credits Social Studies • 2 (+) World Language • 1 credit Fine Art/CTE **This site provides an estimate of money that may be available to you.

21. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) • The Western Undergraduate Exchange is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). • Students in western states may enroll in more than 140 two-year and four-year college in WUE schools/programs at a reduced tuition level • Several School in the following states participate: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. For more information check out the website: https://www.wiche.edu/wue

22. Non-Merit based scholarships • Application required • Letters of recommendation • Transcripts • Evidence of service and leadership • Extracurricular activities • New scholarships come available throughout the year • Visit the College and Career Center often • Chandler Education Foundation = local scholarships

23. Letters of recommendation Plan ahead! • Make an in-person request of your teachers, counselors, coaches at least 3 weeks before you need a letter of recommendation. • Complete the Senior Brag Sheet available on the College and Career Center webpage. • Provide an electronic and paper copy to the person who will be writing for you. • Provide additional information that will help the recommender write more clearly about what that school or scholarship is looking for

24. Financial Aid Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

25. More information about FAFSA • Free application • Create your FSA ID# as soon as possible • Begin FAFSA process October 1, 2019 • January 1, 2020 is the priority deadline • Apply as early as possible • Financial aid is determined based on need as qualified by the FAFSA CUSD Financial Aid Night will be on October 22nd in the CCA at 6 p.m. CHS will have a FAFSA Festival in the Jones Student Union November 7thfrom 5-7 p.m.

26. RESOURCES FAFSARESOURCES • FAFSA https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ • FSAID • https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm • Each college/institution offers free assistance with FAFSA questions and applications • Do not pay anyone to complete or assist you with FAFSA Apps SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES • CHS College & Career Center website: • https://www.cusd80.com/domain/1124 • Apply to colleges early to be considered for merit scholarships • Common Scholarship Databases: • Fastweb.com • Scholarship.com • Specific colleges of study for alumni and foundation scholarships • Chandler Education Foundation • Going Merry • Scholly App + • College Resources • Counselor • College and Career Center Specialist • www.azcis.intocareers.org • www.collegedate.com • www.collegeboard.com • https://blog.prepscholar.com • https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges

27. MAKE IT COUNT! • Senioritis is LEGIT • MAINTAIN Attendance • MAINTAIN performance • GET/REMAIN active and involved • Have a PLAN • TIME MANAGEMENT is extremely important this year. Students need to make time to research their post high school options and scholarships this fall! TIPS/SUGGESTIONS: • Visit colleges now through fall break • Create account on www.Parchment.com • Continue to apply for admissions and scholarships • Decision making is a process, it’s okay to ask for guidance

28. Senior Year StressHaving a bad day? What’s the difference between just having a bad day and something potentially more serious?https://seizetheawkward.org/ (Scroll to Billie Ellish video)

29. Behaviors that are “Normal” although difficult vs. potentially more seriousReview Checklist #1 Sound familiar? Review Checklist #2See the difference?

30. Healthy Coping SkillsWhether you are overwhelmed with homework or the stress of life, there are healthy ways to cope. Exercise, listen to upbeat music, draw, write in journal, talk to a friend, find a study group, don’t procrastinate, ask for help, talk to your teacher(s)/friend, make a plan, see your school counselor, etc.

31. Who/Where are my support systems?1. Trusted Adult – parent, teacher, school counselor, relative2. 24-hour Teen Lifeline 800.273.TALK (8255)3. 24-hour Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.82554. Trevor Project 24-hour hotline: (LGBTQ) 866.488.73865. ASAP (Adolescent Substance Abuse Program) 602.434.0249

32. CONTACTS Violet Nelson, Counselor (EVIT, PSAT) • Alpha: A-Cass • Nelson.violet@cusd80.com Bruce Ireland, Counselor (Testing) • Alpha: Cast-Flor • Ireland.bruce@cusd80.com Curtis Owen, Counselor (ECAP, NCAA) • Alpha: Flos-I • Owen.curtis@cusd80.com Adam Nyswaner, Counselor (Testling) • Alpha: J-Max • Nyswaner.adam@cusd80.com Connie Rice, Counselor (Wellness, ASVAB) • Alpha: May-Per • Rice.connie@cusd80.com Kirsten Wiley, Counselor (Dual Enrollment) • Alpha: Pes-Sl • Wiley.Kirsten@cusd80.com Kathy Bauman, Counselor (AP) • Alpha: Sm-Z • Hendon.Catherine@cusd80.com Melanie Mello, IB Coordinator • Works with all IB/MYP students Tara Anderson, College & Career • Works with all students • Anderson.tara@cusd80.com Janice Hobbs, Mental Health Counselor • Works with all students • Hobbs.janice@cusd80.com

33. My ECAP Log on to your AZCIS account: www.azcis.intocareers.org Username: S then student id# then @CUSD Ex: S12345@CUSD Password: Chandler20

34. MY ECAP PortfolioGo to MY ECAP My Career Goals- write inMy Education Plans- select and write inSelf-Knowledge and Career Assessments (if none see if they want to take the interest inventory)Career Clusters of Interest- select areasOccupations and Clusters of Interest- ( Make sure they have 3)Course Plan- skipGraduation Requirements- skipTest Scores- SkipPrograms of Study of Interest- pick 2-3Postsecondary Schools of Interest- pick 2-3Volunteer and Community Service- UpdateExtracurricular Activities- UpdateEmployment History- UpdateMy Action Plan for this Year- write inMy Support Network- write inMy Experiential Learning- Fill inDigitally sign your My ECAPFINAL STEP- Have your parents approve your 4 Year Plan on Infinite Campus (see handout)

35. Senior Survey • Senior Survey • Scroll down until you see “Career Center” on the right of the screen • Click on “Career Center” • Then click on “Senior Survey”