SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELORS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

COLLEGE PLANNING

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES

AGENDA

Mrs. Pinkstaff

A- K

Ms. Whitney Scott

L-Z

Mrs. Phillips

School Counselor

MEET YOUR COUNSELORS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

SHS

GRADUATION

=

24 credits

Biology

1.0

Economics

0.5

Electives

6.0

Arts/CT/

Language

3.0

Civics

0.5

Health

1.0 Lang. Arts

4.0

Math

3.0

PE

1.0

Science

2.0

Soc. Studies

2.0

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OVERALL GPA

(Unweighted & Weighted)

CLASS RANK

Where your GPA ranks compared

to your classmates

ATTENDANCE RECORD

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

CREDIT SUMMARY

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Make sure it’s updated

1. CREDITS

2. ESSENTIAL SKILLS

3. PERSONAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

JOB SHADOW/JOB SHADOW SURVEY

JOB SHADOW REFLECTION SURVEY

RESUME

SAT & ACT TEST DATES:

COLLEGE PLANNING

2-YEAR

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

4-YEAR

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

4-YEAR

SELECTIVE, PRIVATE COLLEGES

High School Graduation Requirements Met

High School Graduation Requirements Met PLUS All core courses have grades of C- or better 2 years of the same foreign language SAT or ACT test scores Minimum GPA of 2.75-3.0 Additional coursework and other factors may increase likelihood of admission

High School Graduation Requirements Met PLUS (recommends)

3-4 years of a Foreign Language 3-4 years of Social Studies 3-4 years of Science (lab classes) 3-4 years of Math (through Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus or AP Stats) Arts and/or challenging electives Competitive GPA; mostly A’s and B’s Competitive SAT/ACT test scores Honors, AP, or college credit courses Extracurricular special achievements

Apply for College

Request Transcripts (Naviance)

SAT/ACT/AP Scores

Letters of Recommendation

Deadlines

4- YEAR COLLEGE CHECK-LIST:

AVEDA

NW College of Construction

Peterson Car

Hillsboro Cadet Academy

Oregon Culinary School

Northwest Railroad Institute

Express Employment Professionals

CAREER & TRADE WORK:

Resource: https://www.trade-schools.net

High School Diploma

Interview Process

Resume

Reference

CAREER & TRADE WORK CHECKLIST:

Resource: https://www.trade-schools.net

http://connection.naviance.com/scappoose

NAVIANCE:

Naviance

WHERE CAN I GET INFO?!

REMIND

Text @scap2018 to 81010

Updates: School Activity Updates

College Visit Reminders

Scholarship Reminders

Important Deadlines

COUNSELING BOARDS:

COLLEGE VISIT BOARD- OUTSIDE COUNSELING OFFICE

COUNSELING BOARD (SENIOR HALL)- FORMS, CALENDAR, COLLEGE VISIT

SIGN-UP, ETC.

http://scappoosehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com/

WEBSITE:

COLLEGE HANDBOOK

College Planning Timelines

College Admissions Requirements

Application Dictionary

How to request Letters of

Recommendation & Transcripts in

Naviance

SAT & ACT Info

Financial Aid

Scholarships

College Athletics

Apprenticeships

Military Info

COLLEGE & CAREER UPDATE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Workshop Examples: Portland Community College

Panel- How I Chose My Education/Career Path

Trade School & Apprenticeship Programs

Utilizing Naviance for your College Search

Financial Aid Information

Military Options

College Athletics

Completing the Common Application

Tips for Writing A Strong College Application/Scholarship Essay

Requesting letters of Recommendation

Scholarships 101

Complete Your Application

COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK OCTOBER 23-27