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Junior Parent Information Night

A comprehensive overview of the 11th-grade counseling curriculum, Naviance student platform, and post-secondary pathways, offering guidance on academic advising, career assessments, and college planning. Discover the benefits of various pathways, from technical schools to 4-year colleges, and explore opportunities for scholarships, job training, and military enlistment. Get insights on application processes, standardized testing, and financial aid to help your child prepare for their future. Attend informational sessions, access resources, and stay updated on important dates to support your child's educational journey.

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Junior Parent Information Night

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  1. Junior Parent Information Night Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School Counseling Department December 12, 2018

  2. Junior Parent Information Night • 11th Grade Counseling Curriculum • Naviance Student • Post-Secondary Pathways • Academic Advising

  3. Junior Counseling Curriculum • Career Assessment • Myers Briggs: Do What You Are in Naviance Student • Post-Secondary Planning  • Green Junior Handout  • Opportunities Magazine PowerPoint will be online after presentations

  4. Naviance Student: Overview Naviance is a web based system designed especially for students and parents to help in making decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. Why is it important to use Naviance Student? Review your child’s college and career planning, test scores, surveys, etc. Help apply for scholarships Receive important emails from the Counseling Office  Sign up for scheduled college visits Request transcripts….and much more...

  5. Naviance: Login

  6. World of Work • Military 5 Post-Secondary Pathways • Technical School/Apprenticeship • 2-year/Community College • 4-year College

  7. World of Work Benefits • Immediate financial gain Opportunities • Look for jobs with a career path in your interest area • VA Employment Commission • PWCS-CTE Career Connections  • January 17th Kelly Leadership Bldg. 6-8pm

  8. Technical School/Apprenticeship Benefits • Trained in a specific area for employment • Typically a quicker route to skilled employment Opportunities • Research schools that provide training • Apply and pay • PWCS-CTE Career Connections  • January 17th Kelly Leadership Bldg. 6-8pm This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  9. Military Benefits • Job Training • Job Security • Food/Clothing/Shelter Opportunities • Enlistment • ASVAB testing – Nov. results Dec 19th; Spring test in April  • National Guard/Reserves • Academies/ROTC • County-wide Academy Nights  • Special Presentation Dec 19th This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  10. 2-year/Community College Benefits • Education for competitive job placement • Increased knowledge base • Typically a guaranteed entry • Programs toward a baccalaureate • Guaranteed Admissions; Pathways and Advance Programs Process • Fill out application • Placement tests or approved SAT/ACT scores • Attend orientation session in the spring or summer • Financial aid is available 

  11. 4-year College • Benefits • Education for competitive job placement • Increased knowledge base • Higher earning potential • On campus experience • Higher job satisfaction

  12. 4-year College – Junior Year Process Take the ACT/SAT in the Spring • Students register online for both tests • ACT – act.org • SAT – collegeboard.org • See Dr. Byrd for a fee waiver if you have free/reduced lunch • SAT and ACT dates: • SAT: March 9, May 4 (@ Colgan) and June 1 • ACT: Feb 9, April 13, June 8 and July 13 • PSAT results released December 12-14 to student email This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

  13. 4-year College – Junior Year Visit Schools • Open Houses • Colgan College Tour in April Start a College List Athletes must register with NCAA • Student must send transcript https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ •  See Dr. Byrd for details Keep up the grades!

  14. What 4-year colleges look for • Grades • Strength of schedule • Test scores • Essays • Leadership • Extracurricular activities • Community service • Recommendations This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

  15. 4-year College – Senior Year The Application:   Know the deadlines  • early decision, early action, regular decision, rolling admission Know the application process • Common App; Coalition App; Direct Application Transcript Package:  Through Naviance Student  SAT/ACT  Teacher Recommendation Letters Personal Essays 

  16. Financial Aid • Grants • Loans • Work Study • Scholarships • Naviance Student >> Scholarship section for scholarships available to PWCS students • Colgan Website >> Counseling >> College and Career >> Scholarships • Free Application for Federal Student Aid – fafsa.gov • Opens October 1, 2019

  17. Academic Advising Timeline January 17 Curriculum Fair/AP Information Night – 6:30pm January Teachers discuss course recommendations with students January 19-30 Online course requests for students and parents February 6 Scheduling begins with rising seniors through English classes June 7 Last day to request a course change for 2019-20 school year

  18. Upcoming Events 2019 January5 PWCS Parent Summit February 11 Touch Base Conferences – 7:30AM April   PWCS Student Employment Fair April    College Trip April ASVAB at Colgan HS SeptemberSenior Parent Breakfast  September Individual Senior Conferences

  19. Follow @ColganCounseloron TwitterColgan Counseling Newsletterhttps://www.smore.com/smb4u-colgan-counseling-newsletter

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