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Senior Year. Seasons. Tonight’s Agenda. Introductions Visualization of senior year Power Point Presentation – Senior Year “Seasons” Senior Parents – Grad Nite Party Info.
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Senior Year Seasons
Tonight’s Agenda • Introductions • Visualization of senior year • Power Point Presentation – Senior Year “Seasons” • Senior Parents – Grad Nite Party Info. • Parent Connection – How to Get/Stay Connected! • Yearbook and Senior Ads
SeniorStatus Your blue Senior Status Letter is due back Oct. 31 Is your Senior on track?
Met, or Not Met? This is what your non-credit graduation requirements SHOULD look like on your transcript. This is a sample of what your credit graduation requirements MIGHT look like on your graduation requirements form.
What if my Pathway is…4-year College Admission Early Decision vs. Early Action? Common App. vs. Public vs. Private? All applications SHOULD be done by Dec. 15th!
Transcript RequestsFollow Directions on Forms! Use the PINKtracking form to request a transcript to be uploaded to your Common Application. Use the BLUEtracking form to request a transcript be sent to a college or university that is NOT on the Common Application. See Mrs. Dale to request transcripts (pay @ ASB!). **Be aware of her days & hours!**
Letters of Recommendation(for colleges, internships, or jobs!) Completely answer the ?’s on the GREEN form And Give letter writers 2-3 weeks to get it done.
What if my Pathway is…2-year College Checkoutacollege.com Public vs. Private? Community College vs. Technical School vs. Specialty School Timing is still important! Associate’s Degree vs. Applied Bachelor’s Degree?
4-year Degree at a 2-year College (Saves !) • An Applied Baccalaureate (Bachelor's) Degree builds on the education and training from a two-year technical Associate Degree.
Transferring to a 4-year College/University? Students can begin their studies at a Community College and then TRANSFER to a 4-year college: • 1-39 credits = take the SAT/ACT for college admission. (No guarantee that all credits will transfer.) • 40 credits or more = do NOT need to take the SAT/ACT (No guarantee that all credits will transfer.) • Work with your CC counselor/advisor to complete a DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT process (IF possible) so all credits will transfer!
What if my Pathway is… A Military Option Be paid to learn while you earn a degree and prep for a career?!? Academy, Enlisting or ROTC? (Jan 1st deadline) Recruiters from 4 main branches visit OHS (see Mrs. Dale for dates) Take the ASVAB! (great info. on your skills)
What if my Pathway is…an Apprenticeship Want to be paid to learn while you earn an Associate’s Degree??? CORE INDUSTRIES: Health Care, Public Safety, Construction Trades, Manufacturing, Culinary Prep & Serving Must be 18 to apply! Skilled jobs are in demand!
OSD Career & College Fair Senior Class Meeting Wednesday, October 29th 5:30-7:30pm CHS Commons Friday, October 17th 9:30-10:00am, Gym Cap & Gown order packets, Grad Nite Party, senior year info.
We are Here to Help! Counseling Center • Counselors will write letters of rec. for your college(s) or job app(s) • College and job applicationhelp Career Center • Transcripts (Mrs. Dale), college/job search & app. help, • Resume & college essay writing help, • SAT/ACT registration & fee waivers, • Career Cruising/High School & Beyond make-up sessions/help, • ASVAB testing and help with ROTC/Academy apps. • College rep., military recruiter & career-related visits • Financial Aid/Scholarship info. & apps.
Winter Season is here…. Stay Strong! 1st Sem. grades matter… College Decisions, Honor Cords, Class Rank, Scholarships
SeniorYear Goals, Take 2… This January, in addition to any New Year’s resolutions, UpdateyourGoals… What still needs to be decided upon or done?
I’m going to college…. FAFSA/WAFSA! (Your January Job!) Having a PIN # will help your application get processed faster…. https://pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp Remind your parents to attend the January FAFSA Workshop at Oly to get help from local Financial Aid Specialists! But how do I pay for it?
Senior NotesScholarship List TheWashBoard.org Made for Washington! Set up a Profile if not done already! College-scholarships.com Links to 50+ FREE scholarship search websites! “You’ll never make a basket if you don’t take the shot!”
High School & Beyond PlanDue FEBRUARY 28TH! Is everything checked off and done?
Senior “Exit Interview” Final Part of High School and Beyond Plan… TBD
Affording my “Next Step” Budget Reality Check @ “Jump Start” http://www.jumpstart.org/reality-check.html Compare Your Financial Aid Awards @ “Big Future” www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/tools-calculators Explore MilitaryPay and Benefits at “About Careers” http://usmilitary.about.com/od/payandbenefits/ Find Apprenticeship Openings @ L&I http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Programs/ProgOpen/
Where do I plan to live? The military will often house you in barracks while you complete Basic Training. 4-year college bound? On-campus dorms want a deposit by April or May… Where will I travel to for an apprenticeship? Most 2-year colleges seldom have dorms, so have you gone on-line to look for an apartment yet? Or a roommate?
It’s Decision Time! Where will your post-high school pathway lead YOU?
Graduation June 12th will be here before you know it…. Will your student be ready for…
…Life After OHS? Remember… We are Here toHelp Your Student!
OHS Website:Parent Resources Under the Counseling tab on the OHS Website is a wealth of resources for you! http://olympia.osd.wednet.edu/ List of Important Senior Dates (on the OHS website under Counseling Seniors) has other websites that can be helpful for parents….