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FUTURE SENIOR PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2015

FUTURE SENIOR PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2015. Sarah Hester, SLHS 9 th Grade Bethany Wallace, SLHS 10 th -12 th , A-LAZ Lisa Godo, SLHS 10 th -12 th , LE-Z Amy Bolton, SLEHS, A-K Mara Elwart, SLEHS, L-Z. Am I on track to graduate with my class?.

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FUTURE SENIOR PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2015

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  1. FUTURE SENIOR PARENT NIGHTCLASS OF 2015 Sarah Hester, SLHS 9th Grade Bethany Wallace, SLHS 10th-12th, A-LAZ Lisa Godo, SLHS 10th-12th, LE-Z Amy Bolton, SLEHS, A-K Mara Elwart, SLEHS, L-Z

  2. Am I on track to graduate with my class? • Students must have 17 credits by the end of their junior year to be on track for graduation. What if I’m short credits? • You must complete some credit recovery or attend a 5th year. • One credit per semester is allowed (summer = semester) • Options: night school, MiVHS online, summer school, or retake the class at SLHS • Most credit recovery costs money and requires transportation. • See your counselor for more information.

  3. Senior Schedule Selection Graduation Requirements: Senior English Senior Math or Math Related Course Any other graduation requirement not yet met. What are colleges looking for? • Solid academic schedule – think science, math, social studies, English, world language • Aim for 3-4 academic courses • Choose classes that build skills related to career goals • Explore dual enrollment options with your counselor • Maintain strong GPA

  4. Dual Enrollment • Community College coursework replaces SLHS coursework. • SLCS pays for your coursework. • You must have qualifying scores on PLAN, MEAP or ACT. • There are restrictions on the type of courses you can take at the community college. • Courses can be at the college (requires transportation) or online. • College grades do not factor into your GPA. • May be difficult to dual enroll if you are involved in extracurricular activities at SLHS.

  5. ACT March 2014 • You will take the ACT plus writing, ACT Work Keys, MME at school from March 4th-6th • No cost • No need to register • College reportable scores • Valid scores on all 3 days of testing required for graduation ACT Retakes • Register to retake at www.actstudent.org • Cost: ACT with writing $52.50; ACT without writing $36.50 • You will take at a National Test Sight • Dates are available online and in student services

  6. Looking for Post-Secondary Options?

  7. Where do I best fit? 2 year Community Colleges • Cost effective • Can earn an Associates Degree • Great place to get basics 4 year Colleges/Universities • Can earn a Bachelors Degree • Wider variety of courses • Independence • Trade Schools • Skill specific • Very hands on learning • Earn a certificate or license in area of study • Military • Serve your country in • 1 of 4 branches • Can earn money for college • Variety of skilled programs • ASVAB February 4, 2014

  8. Where Do I Start? Create a professional sounding email address. • Good example: wallaceb@slcs.us • Not so good example: bikerchick@yahoo.com • Schools will use your email address to contact you about practically everything. • CHECK YOUR EMAIL! Start a folder to keep everything organized. • ACT scores • Transcripts-Parchment • Calendar of important dates • Letters of recommendation • Information from the schools • Notes from your visits • Essays • Scholarships • Financial aid

  9. Do Your Research! Visit College Websites Attend College Fairs Visit College Campuses College Visits at SLHS & SLEHS Compare Costs

  10. Applying to Colleges: • Begin applying the August before your senior year begins. • Know if your college has an early deadline – usually November 1st. • Find your college’s application online at their website. Check for essay requirements. • Many applications require a fee so be prepared.

  11. What do you need to apply? • Your basic personal and contact info. • A list of all your activities/work/ volunteer/awards, etc. • Your senior schedule. • Essay(s) • Letters of recommendation • Your ACT scores Submit only when you have had someone check over your application!

  12. How on Earth Do I Pay for School? • File the FAFSA between January 1st – March 1st of your senior year. • Attend Financial Aid Night in December of your senior year. • Look for and apply for scholarships. • www.fastweb.com • www.scholarships.com • Google “scholarships” • Check Student Services scholarship book. FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

  13. QUESTIONS? Career Questions Contact: SLHS: Jane Miloch SLEHS: Lauren Bedich College Questions Contact: SLHS: Beth Wallace (A-La) or Lisa Godo (Le-Z) SLEHS: Amy Bolton (A-K) or Mara Elwart (L-Z)

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