welcome class of 2016. senior class visit 2016 never give up what will you do with your future?
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Welcome Class of 2016
Senior Class Visit 2016
Never Give UP
What will you do with your future?
Senior Class Visit 2016
WHERE AM I HEADED?
Senior Class Visit 2016
Welcome Today’s Agenda General Info you NEED to Know! (again?) Breakout Session Topics and Overview Breakouts
University/Community College – Lecture Hall
Community College-Trade-Military-Workforce – Career Center
ONLINE CLASSES
‣ You must complete a GPS Global Academy Online Learning Enrollment form before you can register for an online class
‣ Block Registration-9 week block courses with specific registration dates, start dates, and end dates‣ You may only take one 9-week block at a time
‣ Block 14 Last for Senior Registration
‣ Deadline-May 5
BE AWARE OF COMPLETION DEADLINES!!!
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GPS Online Learning Policy: Gilbert Global Academy (GPS Program) all credits are as taken
Outside Provider: All courses will be received as Elective Credit, must request to test for Core Credit within 10 days of receipt of transcript. Must score 70% On GPS Final to receive Core Credit.
Fee for Additional Classes: All Students will receive 6 credit earning courses without charge. Additional classes will be charged $160 per .5 credit/semester. Must be paid by 9th week of course/Semester or will be dropped and issued W/F on Official Transcript.
REMINDER…
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Aide, teacher-requested level change
Semester 1 Deadline - October 9th
W/F, Aide, AIA eligibility
Semester 2 Changes by December 4th
It is YOUR responsibility to stay on track for graduation
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You must be
enrolled in 4 credit earning classes
each semester!
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Grade Change FormIf You Took a Class for Grade Change, Submit Form to HHS
Registrar
NCAA Div. I, II or NAIA Prospective Athletes
Let your Counselor Know! Make Sure you Have Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center, send in current transcripts now!
Need to test for Core Credit from Online Provider?Let your counselor know and request to test!
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Tri-University College Tour
Tuesday, September 14, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Highland High School
The BIG 3 In-State Universities Breakout Sessions: Admission Info
Honors College Admission Requirements Scholarships
FAFSA Information
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Time to get started. . .
What will YOU do with your Future?
How will YOU get there?
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING AFTER HHS?
‣ 43% (305) of HHS graduates attend a 4 year university
‣ 26% (183) of HHS graduates attend a community college
‣ So what do the rest of our graduates do???‣ Workforce, apprenticeship programs, military, or
attend a trade/vocational school
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Stats from Class of 2014-703 students
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Which one are you?-“I want to go straight to an in state
University”
I want to go to an out of state University”
I want to start at community college and then transfer to the University”
HOW TO GET STARTED?
Decide What You Want in a College What do you want to accomplish?
What’s important to you?
What do you want in a college video? (start video at article) Size
Location/Distance from home
Available majors and classes
Housing options
Makeup of the student body
Available extracurricular activities
Campus atmosphere
Non-negotiables vs. negotiables
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University=NOW!!! check application deadlines
Community College=Spring of Senior Year February-March 2015
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WHEN SHOULD YOU START APPLYING?
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INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
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Community Colleges offer a wide range of occupational/educational opportunities.
Many students start at a CC and transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Others may explore certificate programs and associate degrees.
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MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
10 colleges, 2 skill centers
Over 1,000 degrees & certificates $84 per credit hour
37 academic associate degrees
Over 10,000 courses!
Transfer Partnerships with AZ Universities
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)35-39 credits for completionTransfers as a block without loss of credit:
Associate of Arts (AGEC-A)Associate of Business (AGEC-B)Associate of Science (AGEC-S)
https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/gen-ed/gen-ed-transfer/
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• Now=Meet with CC reps when they come to HHS ***(Check the Career Center calendar)
• January 1=FAFSA www.FAFSA.ed.gov
• January to March=Admissions & Placement Testing
• Spring=Academic Advisement Appointment
• March=Register for fall classes
Whats my CC TIMELINE?
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No Application Fee
Create your Maricopa Student ID (MEID) www.my.maricopa.edu
Login to your Student Center with your MEID & password
Apply for Admission to the college of your choice
ADMISSION PROCESS
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PLACEMENT TESTING Take the Accuplacer Test for Placement in English, Math & Reading
English; write an essay
Math & Reading; 20-25 multiple choice questions
Study prior to taking the exam at http://www.cgc.maricopa.edu/Students/Testing/Pages/PlacementTesting.aspx
You can take the test two times in 1 year
*Doing well on the placement test can qualify you for a scholarship…$$$
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PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPFree in-county tuition for 2 years of 15 credit hours for 4 consecutive semesters (not including summer), total scholarship value $4,920
2 Ways to Qualify:
1. Students may apply if they are: Top 20% of high school class Place in ENG 101 (with a min Write Placer score of 5 or higher), MAT 120, and
CRE 101 Or have successfully completed, at an MCCCD college, the requisite course
work to be prepared for placement into ENG 101, MAT 120, and CRE 101
2. Students may apply with qualifying test scores if they have a high school GPA of 3.0 testing with:
English: WritePlacer score of 6 or higher Reading: Exemption from CRE 101 Math: Placement in MAT120 or higherApply within 2 semesters of your HS graduation
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INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY?
College admission officers try to get a complete picture of who you are, what you’ll bring to their campus and how you might do on their campus. They look at many parts of your application such as your:
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High School Grades College Entrance
Exams Extracurricular
Activities
High School Courses Recommendation
Letters Application Essays
*Community College Transfer
Consider this…Match school
They should all be colleges you’d be happy to attend and feel like good, realistic matches Your academic record and test scores are right in line with the averages You feel that you measure up favorably with typical applicants for the school and that you have a
decent chance of being admitted
Safety School Your academic record and scores are measurably above the average of admitted students Your “back up” school
Reach School Schools with highly selective admissions Your grades and scores are below the averages for these schools. When you study the admissions
data, you find that there's a possibility you'll get in, but it's a bit of a long shot Be realistic here. Is it financially realistic?
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SCHOOL CHOICES
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INSTATE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSAdmission Offered (unconditional)
I. 16 core courses and one of the following:a) 3.0 core gpa
b) rank in top 25% of class
c) ACT 22 or SAT 1040
II. Additional criteria considered for students who do not meet unconditional admission
‣ rank, core gpa, test scores (ACT/SAT), deficiencies (deficiencies must be completed at the university)
‣ extracurricular activities, community service‣ holistic review
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• Now=Apply for Admissions
• Now=Meet with University representativesCheck the Career Center calendar for upcoming
presentations
• January 1=FAFSA www.FAFSA.ed.gov
• March=Register for fall classes
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TIMELINE
Most students use online applications, but paper applications are usually available too.
To fill in all the blanks on the application form itself, you will need important documents or get answers from your parents.
Your Social Security number
Your high school code=030141
A copy of your high school transcript
Your score report from a college admission test
Personal statement or essay
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
A standardized application used by more than 525 colleges Instead of filling out eight different applications, you can simply fill out one and submit it
to each college
Be aware that you may need to submit additional or separate documents to some colleges
You will need to pay individual application fees for each college ($50 or more)
You will need to request/submit letters of recommendation
You will need to submit a personal essay
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THE COMMON APPLICATION(Many Out of State Colleges Utilize The Common App)
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS SAT http://sat.collegeboard.org/register
ACT http://www.actstudent.org/
The SAT has three major sections: math, reading and writing (which includes a written essay)
The ACT has four major sections: English, math, reading and science (and an optional essay section)
College entrance exams, are designed to measure students’ skills and help colleges evaluate how ready students are for college-level work
Test scores are just one part of your college application; colleges want well-rounded students who have good grades, course rigor, and recommendations
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TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM(Forms are available in the counseling office or online under the “For Seniors Only” link)
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‣ Apply to the college first
‣ You may write in more than one school on the form
‣ If the school is not well known, include the address
‣ A new form must be filled out each time you want a transcript sent out
‣ If you would like your PSAT, AP, SAT, ACT scores sent with your transcript, mark yes
‣ Turn the completed form into Ms. Bertolotti, Registrar
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (Packets are available in the counseling office or online under the “For Seniors Only” link)
Recommendation Letters-ask people who know you well
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Access the HHS Counseling Scholarship Online Site frequently
as well as trusted scholarship websites (Fastweb, etc.)
Be aware of deadlines
Follow directions
Avoid Scams If it is too good to be true, chances are it’s a scam Don’t pay money to receive money
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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR YOUR FUTURE?
‣Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on October 19 at 7:30 a.m. in the HHS Auditorium (It’s FREE!)
The ASVAB is not a means to qualify for a career in the armed services, but rather is a means to help you explore different career options, identify a college major or find out more about your personality.
‣Sign up in Counseling (September 21 - October9)
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Senior Class Visit 2016
Tri-University College TourTuesday, Sept. 14, 2015, 6:00
p.m.
Plan on attending this event?visit
http://www.gotocollegefairs.com/ to obtain a barcode for the college
representatives to scan
**Please PRINT a copy of your barcode and bring it with you!**
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
‣ Counseling Office Senior Board‣ Senior Year To Do List‣ Senior Year FAQ’s‣ Daily Announcements – HHS website‣ You can go to the For Seniors Only link on the HHS
website to view presentations, handouts, and much more
For Seniors Only
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Class of 2016
Have a great year
The Counseling Office
“I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.”
George Burns
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