Welcome to Junior Parent Night

Guidance Office Staff

Mrs. Fenlon…guidance Secretary

Mr. Collins…A-E Ms. Orsborn…F-K Mr. Wilhite…L-R Mrs. Mitchell…S-Z Mrs. Bohinc

Presentation Topics

Developing the Resume’ What Tests should be taken? Senior year options Researching Career Options Making College Plans

Worried

Intimidated

Frightened

Anxious

Panicked

Uncertain

Doubtful

DO YOU FEEL…

Growing the Resume’ College Admission Representatives tell us…

Be balanced Strong grades in challenging courses Character outside the classroom Leadership roles Initiative, Volunteering Recommendations

Document activities so you don’t forget!

What Tests should be taken?

PSAT / NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Test date is October 14th here at SHS…during school day Registration has begun for Juniors Cost is $25, checks payable to Springboro High School

Students must register at high school in guidance office.

Please do not call or email for registration

ACT and / or SAT

ACTRecommend in

Spring of Junior year

Online Registration at

www.actstudent.orgTest dates at

SHS…October 24th, 2015Feb. 6, 2016

SATRecommend in Spring of Junior yearOnline Registration atwww.collegeboard.com

Test dates and locations available online.

Senior Year Options Warren County Career Center

Senior Only Programs

1) Senior Internship2) Teacher Academy

College Credit Plus (CC+)Attend college classes, receive high school and college creditMandatory meeting February 23rd, 6pm in high school auditorium

Seeking Career Options / Majors

What do you want to be when you grow up?

What’s your major? Students who have career direction before entering

college are nine times more likely to graduate from college

Decisions influenced by family, friends teachers, counselors, assessments, shadowing, college visits, reading, etc…

ACT ProfileNavianceOhiomeansjobs.com

Career Search Resources

COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING COMMUNITY

How does it work?• Creating a profile is quick and easy. • Log in using a computer, smartphone, or tablet

and get started with ACT free college and career planning self-assessments that help pinpoint your unique interests, values, and skills.

• Based on your answers, personalized results are then populated onto interactive career and major maps.

Is a web-based platform for students and parents supporting post high school career and college planning

“Family Connection” is specific to our school Students will receive formal instructions and log in credentials to

access tools.

College research, applications and recommendations, scholarships and enrichment programs are managed from this location.

NAVIANCE

Accessing Naviance

Click on Guidance to access additional links

NAVIANCE

The guidance web page has multiple documents and

links.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Use Careers tab to explore career areas, take surveys and find out about what you like.

Colleges tab: helps students search for potential schools that match your career areas or just search where you like.

This is the main page next fall when applying to college and requesting transcripts.

Ohiomeansjobs.comNew Career Development Tool

Skill Assessments

Resume’ Builder

Career Planner

Job Search

Ohiomeansjobs.comAssessment and Training Center…TEST PREPARATION TOOLS

free online ACT Prep

Making College Plans College Representatives at SHS Students may meet with 3

different representatives during school day

List posted on-line and updated in Guidance office

Students sign-up 1 day in advance.

Making College Plans

Students may take 3 out of school campus visits excused from SHS

1) Contact College admission office to set date2) Sign up in guidance office at least 1 week in

advance3) Take form to teachers, return to guidance office 4) Have campus visit form signed by Admissions

officer5) Return to SHS as proof of attendance

College Search Resources

Dependable, college search resources: www.collegeview.com www.actstudent.org www.CollegeBoard.com Naviance: College Super MatchStudents enter a variety of criteria to filter specific college options. Consider size, location, cost, extra-curricular & athletic activities, admission criteria, housing options, majors offered.

Closing and Thank You

Students continue with strong effort in classroom

Keep perspective…kids change their minds!

Be Patient… but Hurry!

Any questions please call guidance office for help