junior parent night 2012 lexington high school guidance department
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JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT 2012
Lexington High School Guidance Department
• Chrissy Maloney, School Counselor– Arts & Humanities bldg– 781.861.2320 x1572– [email protected]
Stacy Prosowski, School Counselor– Arts and Humanities bldg– 781-861-2320 x1567– [email protected]
Presenters
Agenda
• Outline– 7:00pm-8:00pm – Presentation– 8:00pm-8:30pm – Q&A
• Preparing for LHS Graduation– Course Selections– Graduation Requirements
• Preparing for College– Developing the List– College Admissions
• Things to Keep in Mind– Financial Aid– Student Athletes– Role of the Parent
Preparing for : LHS GRADUATION
Junior Seminars
• The College Search– Junior Year Timeline– College Lingo– Developing the List
(Family Connection (Naviance))– Creating a Balanced List
(Family Connection (Naviance))
Graduation Requirements
• Total Credits(104)
• Credits per Year(28-27-27-26)
• Credits per Subject(cluster requirements)
• Community Service(40 hrs)
Course Selections
•Student Choice– Mathematics, Social Studies, Science
•Minuteman (Experiential Classroom)
•General Timeline– Now: teacher recommendations for
courses– March: course selection will occur
through the student portal
Preparing for :COLLEGE
Factors in the Admissions Process
• Academic Record (transcript)
• Standardized Tests
• Recommendations
• Extracurriculars
• Essay(s)
• Electronic Presence (Facebook, Twitter, e-mail)
Developing the College List
• What’s important?• Create a balanced list• College visits• College interviews• Meet with counselor
Admissions Plans
• Early Action– Multiple choice, non-binding
• Early Decision (I, II)– Single choice, binding
• Regular• Rolling
– Decisions are made as applications are reviewed
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Athletics and Admissions
• Pay/Register with NCAA Eligibility Center– Division I or II Sports
Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Night(November 2012)
• College Goal Sunday(January 2013)
• Local Scholarships(February 2013)
• Financial Aid Forms– FAFSA– CSS Profile
Resources
• LHS Post-Secondary Planning Guide
• LHS College Career Center• Internet Resources
– Family Connection (Naviance)
• College Fairs– Boston National College Fair (May 3-4,
2012)
• Junior & Senior Timelines
Family Connection (Naviance)
Role of the Parent
• Student-Parent-Counselor Partnership
• Organization• Balance
Perspective, Persistence, Patience
Questions ?