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Welcome to Kingsford High School’s Junior Parent Night February 8 th , 2009

Welcome to Kingsford High School’s Junior Parent Night February 8 th , 2009. Introductions. Mr. Beaudoin Counselor (A-L). Ms. Jayne Counselor (M-Z). Scheduling. Course Descriptions are Online DUE ASAP (no later than February 20 th ) Changes to Note: 1) Psychology vs. AP Psychology

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Welcome to Kingsford High School’s Junior Parent Night February 8 th , 2009

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  1. Welcome toKingsford High School’sJunior Parent NightFebruary 8th, 2009

  2. Introductions Mr. Beaudoin Counselor (A-L) Ms. Jayne Counselor (M-Z)

  3. Scheduling • Course Descriptions are Online • DUE ASAP (no later than February 20th) • Changes to Note: 1) Psychology vs. AP Psychology 2) Mechanical/Architectural • Not offered next year 3) Tech Center Changes 4) Calculus vs. AP Calculus WWW.KINGSFORD.ORG

  4. Things to Consider • Chemistry (Cosmetology/Health Field) • Foreign Language • Advanced Fit: Must have physical on file • Tech Center Courses (College Credit) • Building Trades Need Own Transportation • Open Hour (Need card on file now) • Online Classes (Limited Seats: 1st come) • Bay Classes (Purchase Texts Online) • AP Classes (5.0 Criteria) • NCAA Clearing House Paperwork

  5. Senior Year Scheduling • Need to have 24 credits to graduate • English: 4 Credits (English 12) • Math: 3 Credits • Science: 2 Credits (Phy Sci./Bio) • S. Studies: 3 Credits • (Gov/Econ/U.S. History/Other) • P.E./Health: 1 Credit • Intro to Micro:1 Credit

  6. Testing • MME/Merit Exam: State Test • Includes ACT/Work Keys/Wrap-Around • March 10th/11th/12th • Michigan Department of Education • Promise Scholarship (based on MME) • ACT/SAT • Which one do I take? With Writing? • Can I retake it? How often? Fees? • Test Preps/Tutorials Free • www.march2success.com • KnowHow2Gowisconson.org

  7. Counseling Office Homepage • Senior/Junior Sections • Testing Information • Career Cruising • Find Careers Nationwide • Find Schools Nationwide • Develop Resumes • Record Keeping On-line (EDP) • We hold individual meetings junior and senior year with students

  8. College Applications • Start immediately senior year • NWTC has a three day application window for high demand programs in the Health Field (Beginning of September) • Early Application deadlines • Some programs apply as Juniors

  9. Financial Aid • Overview of FAFSA through the SAR Report (see stapled packet) • Parent must fill out for student to be eligible for any financial aid. • You can estimate EFC right now through the link on the Counseling Website. • TIP – State Funded Program • Senior Financial Aid Night (January) • Loans/Grants (free money)/Scholarships

  10. Tips • You should apply to your school of choice as early in the Fall as possible. On-line is the fastest way, but watch for the counselor page that usually needs to be printed off. Ferris and MTU waive the application fees if you apply on-line. Look for this in other colleges as well.

  11. If you schedule campus visits, make sure you arrange to meet with a counselor as well. If you only schedule a tour, they may not have someone available to discuss career planning and course selection. • FYI – School policy allows FIVE Pre-arrange absences (to visit a college campus). College’s are aware of the importance of school attendance and gladly arrange weekend visits and tours. • Those interested in apprenticeships, legwork must be done in the beginning of the year to meet application deadlines.

  12. Scholarships &Futures Center Mrs. Clark

  13. Any Questions?

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