Senior/Parent Night 2015 - 2016

Presented by:

Deer Valley Counseling Department

Academic CounselorsChris Terry – A – G

*Miko Price – H – O

*Denise Darre – P – Z

* Department Chairs

Ginny Walters Top 30% of Seniors College/Career CounselorScholarship/Financial AidCollege/Military/Vocational LiaisonSenior Awards Program

Kim Ulrich-SussCrisis Counselor504 CoordinatorMonday, Tuesday, & Thursday

Senior Credit ChecksFirst & Second Semester Credit Checks – 22 credits

Letters sent home Parent / Student /Teacher Conferences

Powerschools Academic trackingPhone/e-mail Contact with Teachers

Attendance/”Senioritis”

HS Graduation RequirementsComm College/CTE University

4 yrs. Language Arts4 yrs. Math3 yrs. Lab Science3 yrs. Social Studies1 yr. Fine Art / CTE

CTE = Career/Technical Education

1 yr. Health / P.E.6 Electives 22 credits

4 yrs. Language Arts4 yrs. Math3 yrs. Lab Science3 yrs. Social Studies1 yr. Fine Art or CTE1yr. Health / P.E.2 yrs. World

Language 4 electives

22 credits

Opportunities for CreditSeniors deficient in credits need full day schedule

Seniors will meet with their counselor to develop a recovery plan

Post-Secondary Options Career / Technical School Military Community College University

Career/TechnicalLists of schools available in Career

CenterApplication process variesReview Arizona College and Career Guide

online at: www.azhighered.org

Military Recruiters visit monthly during both

lunches by cafeteria Many different programs of service

ROTCNational Guard

Community CollegesApply online in SpringTake Placement Test

FreeTesting Center at Community CollegeDO NOT NEED ACT/SAT TEST

Meet with a community college advisor to get schedule

Final Senior Transcript –request at senior checkout

University Application ProcessIn State Applications

Apply Online$25 -NAU; $50 for ASU & U of A

Grand Canyon Univ - FreeMay apply without SAT/ACT scores

Requires an Official Transcript

Transcript Request-parchment.com

Application DeadlinesASU – February 1Barrett Honors (ASU) – Nov. 15

U of A – October 1 (Decision by 11/1)

NAU – March 1GCU – December 1

University Application ProcessOut of State Univ./College Applications

Letters of RecommendationsLeadership PositionsCommunity ServiceActivities at SchoolMay Require an Interview with College Representative

www.collegeprowler.comCommon Application

ACT/SAT Test InformationACT- 36 points possible – 22 is averageTested on English, Math, Reading &

Science ReasoningSAT -800 per section – 1040 is averageTested on Critical Reading, Math, &

Writing (only scores that are used are Reading & Math)

SuperscoringNew SAT in March

ACT / SAT Test Information

Tests should be taken ASAP!Tests can be retaken -

colleges will take the best scores. Register OnlineTest scores can be sent even after you

have applied.DVHS does NOT send scores; must

come from testing center

Out of State College Fair

The Greater Phoenix National College FairSeptember 2711:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Phoenix Convention CenterRegister at: www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent

NCAATo participate in Division I or II sports:You must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse

Apply “On-Line” ASAP$75 to applyRequest Transcript to be sent

SAT/ACT Scores must be sent from testing center

Scholarship Categories

Academic - Presidential – University/Comm. CollegeMeritScholarship Estimator

AthleticsFinancial Need - FAFSALeadership Community Service

Scholarship SearchesUseful websites:

http://www.dvusd.org/dvhsCollegeboard.comCollegedata.comCollegeconfidential.comfastweb.comfafsa.ed.gov – College Goal Sunday-2/9-

10/2013All schools have a net price calculator

Upcoming EventsOctober 8 Financial Aid Presentation

– 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Room 212

October 22Parent/Teacher Conferences– 1 pm to 4:30 and 5:30 to 7 pm

Remind

DVHS Counseling Websitewww.dvhs.dvusd.org (click on

counseling)PowerpointsTimelinesScholarships, testing, calendar of events,

and much more!Follow us on Twitter @DVHSCounseling

Career Center Hours : Monday - Friday7:15am – 2:45pm

College & Career Information

Military Academies

ScholarshipsFinancial Aid

info.NCAA Forms

College & Military Reps. During SET time & Lunch

Job Opportunities Posted

Volunteer Information