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What Every Junior Should Know!

What Every Junior Should Know!. What should you be doing?. 1. Counseling Department. A- Cla Ms . Spilsbury Cle- G ra Mr. Perry Gre -Le Mr . Snyder Li-O Ms. Dillon P-Sm Mrs. Donohue Sn-Z Ms . Thompson. Ms. Sagman – Social Worker Ms. Fassinger - Career Center,

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What Every Junior Should Know!

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  1. What Every Junior Should Know! What should you be doing? 1

  2. Counseling Department • A-Cla Ms. Spilsbury • Cle-Gra Mr. Perry • Gre-Le Mr. Snyder • Li-O Ms. Dillon • P-Sm Mrs. Donohue • Sn-Z Ms. Thompson Ms. Sagman – Social Worker Ms. Fassinger - Career Center, Mrs. Blancarte -Secretary Get to know your counselor! 2

  3. Schedule Changes • Any class dropped after the Sept. 27th results in an F on your transcript. • Semester 2 changes can be made from Nov. 1st through Dec. 6th. • Your job to stay on track for graduation 3

  4. Class of 2021Graduation Requirements 4

  5. 16 Core Courses (University Required courses) • 4 credits of English. • 4 credits of math or through 4th year- one above Algebra II level. • 3 credits of lab science (Ag Science 1 and 2 together equates to 1 lab science credit and 1 elective credit. Hon Science Research is not a lab science). • 2 credits of social studies. • 1 credit of fine art- art, music, drama or dance or CTE – Technology, Family Sci., Business, etc. • 2 credits of the same foreign language- or through level 2 of any foreign language.

  6. Graduation Honors Effective with the class of 2020 all CUSD high schools will be using the cum Laude recognition program. • Cum Laude • 3.75-4.24 weighted GPA • Magna Cum Laude • 4.25-4.49 weighted GPA • Summa Cum Laude • 4.5-5.0 weighted GPA

  7. Online Classes • You may receive multiple credits from Chandler On-line Academy. Costs vary depending on schedule. • You must talk to your counselor before you register for a correspondence/online class in order to receive approval.

  8. What are you doing after BHS? • 58% of BHS graduates attend a 4 year University • 27% of BHS graduates attend a community college • So what do the rest of our graduates do???

  9. Apprenticeship Opportunities • An apprenticeship is a semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade. Although you work with someone at a participating job, you also attend classes. • Usually 3-5 years in length over 800 occupations. Trade & Technical Schools • These schools vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. Research these schools carefully! • It is a good idea to visit the school you are interested in attending, Talk with students who have previously attended the school and employers in our community who hire people in your chosen occupation.

  10. Interested in attending a Community College. This is what you should be doing: • Meet with a CC representative, check the career center calendar for upcoming presentations. • Research scholarships throughout the year. • Register to take CC placement exams. 2nd semester senior year

  11. CC Career Opportunities Chandler Gilbert CC • Aircraft Construction Technology • Aircraft Maintenance • Aviation • Equine Science • Golf Course Operations • Media Arts: Dig. Imaging • Early Childhood Programs • Mortuary Science Mesa CC • Construction Drafting • Para-Medicine • Police Academy Preparation • Nursing • Firefighting Scottsdale CC • Culinary Arts • Radiography • Yoga Teaching Certification • Speech-Language Pathology • Broadcasting Gateway CC • Court Reporting • Automotive Technology (Partnership w/ Nissan & Toyota) • Hydrologic Studies • Nursing • Respiratory Therapist • Medical Radiographer *These are only a few of the different programs & colleges available

  12. Military Bound • Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). December 4th • Sign up with Mrs. Blancarte in the front office. • Beginning October 28th • Explore career options available through each of the branches. • Military representatives are scheduled in the cafeteria each month during lunch. • Involve your parents in the process.

  13. University Bound Jr.’s cont. • Take the PSAT • Meet with College Representatives. • Take ACT or SAT, spring semester. • All taking ACT in April • Continue searching for scholarships. • Research universities and colleges you are interested. • Athletes: Make sure that you register spring semester with NCAA/NAIA in order to be eligible for scholarship opportunities. Apply online @ • www.eligibilitycenter.orgSee Mr. Snyder in Counseling if you have ?’s. • Register for the NAIA at www.playnaia.org • Check out Dual Credit opportunities during registration. • See how credits transfer by visiting http://www.aztransfer.com/

  14. PSAT Registration is now open! • When: The test is the morning of October 30th (Wednesday). There are a limited number of tests, so sign-up early. • Where: Please register through Total Registration with this link: • https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/30037 • and pay through the bookstore on campus. You must bring your confirmation page with you. • Who: Any student who would like to take a practice SAT test and who would like to qualify for National Merit. • Cost: $20 • *This PSAT test is your only chance to qualify to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program.

  15. Importance of Doing Well on the ACT and SAT • College recruiting • Admission decisions • Advisement and placement • Scholarship opportunities • SAT Subject Test may be required by competitive universities.

  16. SAT/ACT Prep Classes • Check the Counseling website at https://www.cusd80.com/Page/99688 Check the SAT/ACT information board in the office. • Examples of courses include: • ZAPS • Princeton Review • Kaplan • Chandler/Gilbert City resources

  17. SAT/ACT • www.act.org • Scores from 1-36 • 22 needed for in-state universities • 3 hour exam measures English (grammar and punctuation), Reading, Math-trig, Science Reasoning • Achievement • No penalty for wrong answers • www.collegeboard.org • Scores up to 1600 for Reading and Math combined. • Reading, Math (Writing optional) • 1120 Math and Reading combined (AZ Univ Admission) • 3.5 hour exam measures verbal, writing skills (vocab), and math reasoning- no trig • Aptitude • No penalty for wrong answers

  18. SAT TEST DATES 2019-20 August 24, 2019 October 5, 2019 November 2, 2019 December 7, 2019 March 14, 2020 May 2, 2020 June 6, 2020

  19. ACT TEST DATES ALL JUNIORS WILL BE TESTED IN APRIL FOR FREE

  20. InstateUniversity Entrance Requirements Class of 2021 • Admission Offered (unconditional) • ASU & NAUtop 25% or 3.0 GPA • 16 core courses (no deficiencies) • 1120 SAT (Verbal & Math) or 22 ACT (Composite) • U of A • 16 core courses (no deficiencies) • rank in top 25% of class • Additional criteria considered for students who do not meet unconditional admission • rank, GPA, test scores (ACT/SAT), deficiencies • extracurricular activities, community service • holistic review 13

  21. Types of Scholarships • Merit Based • Grades, GPA in high school, & Test scores • Automatic based on application (In State Univ.) • Out of State (Check their websites) • AIMS • Non-merit Based • Sports • Private Financial Aid Grants

  22. Applying for Scholarships • Check the scholarship https://www.cusd80.com/page/3774 On the Career Center page. • See Mrs. Fassinger in C201 • Request applications • Update your resume • Follow directions • Allow time for letters of recommendation (2 weeks) • Stay involved MEET DEADLINES 15

  23. Scholarship Search Engines • Fastweb.com • https://www.fastweb.com/ppc?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&gclid=CP-GqNqTjc8CFQuAfgodhjwPpw • Collegeboard.org • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search • Chegg.com • http://www.chegg.com/scholarships • Scholarships.com • https://www.scholarships.com/ • Don’t pay for scholarship searches!

  24. NAU LUMBERJACK Scholarship • Tuition Waiver to NAU • Renewable for all 4 years • 3.5 GPA core • Half A’s and half B’s for core– or more A’s– no C’s • No deficiencies • 7th semester transcript must be received around January or February • See your counselor if you think you qualify! • Questions may be directed to Lindsay Wilson • Lindsay.wilson@nau.edu

  25. ASU Scholarship Estimator Tool • https://scholarships.asu.edu/estimator • Use this webpage to estimate potential scholarship based on these criteria. • Unweighted core GPA • Class rank • ACT or SAT test score

  26. Transcripts • Academic record of semester grades and select standardized test scores. • Unofficial copies: Guidance Counselor • Official copies: Parchment https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/598213/account • First 5 are free after $3.00 - $5.00 per copy • Use your official legal name that is on your school information when registering. • Register with codes provided.

  27. AZCIS • http://azcis.intocareers.org • username: S(studentID#)@CUSD • password: Chandler80 • Free, easy, user friendly! • Research tuition, admission requirements, careers and more!

  28. AZCIS REALITY CHECK • Take the Reality Check assessment • https://azcis.intocareers.org/realitycheck/RC_introduction.aspx • Take assessment • Choose your level of education • Choose your career cluster/clusters • Choose a career/careers from list • Review information • BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK

  29. SEIZE THE AWKWARD11th grade https://seizetheawkward.org/

  30. SIGNS YOUR FRIEND MIGHT BE STRUGGLING More irritable than usual. Gotten more negative about life. They are so anxious they can’t relax. Mind seems to be somewhere else. Don’t feel like hanging out. Taking more drugs or drinking more. They are harming themselves. Talk about feeling hopeless. Taking more risks.

  31. CONVERSATION STARTERS CONVERSATION STARTERS https://seizetheawkward.org/

  32. DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY? “Seems like you haven’t been yourself lately. What’s up?” “You know you can tell me anything. I won’t judge.” • “This is awkward, but I’d like to know if you’re really all right.” “Whenever you’re ready to talk, I’m ready to listen.” • “I know you’re going through some stuff; I’m here for you.” • “I’m worried about you and would like to know what’s up so I can help.”

  33. NO NEED TO BE AN EXPERT. BE A FRIEND.

  34. TYLER POSEY

  35. YOU SEIZED THE AWKWARD. WHAT NOW? 1. Don’t Give Up 2. Keep Invitations Coming 3. Handle Their Trust With Care 4. Get Some Outside Help

  36. RESOURCES • 911 Teen Lifeline 602-248-TEEN (8336) • Text Crisis Line 741-741 • Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) • Empact 480-784-1500

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