Senior Parent Night

National Trail High School

Are you ready…

Robert Fischer – PrincipalAlyssa Stewart – Guidance CounselorJeff Parker – Superintendent of SchoolsBrian Pool – Director of TechnologyCarmen Eyler – Senior Class AdvisorMike Beerman – Jostens Pat Taylor – Pat Taylor PhotographyOther Guests

Introductions

Blended Learning GrantStudent TabletsWhat to Expect this Year

TECHNOLOGY – Mr. Pool

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t

stop and look around once in a while,

you could miss it.”- Ferris Bueller

What do parents and seniors need to know as graduation approaches?

Essential Question

Senior Year Myth

It’s time to take it easy because I’m a senior! I think I will drop math second semester and take

gym….

MYTH

FACTOh no! Senior year helps prepare for college, military & career acceptance. Choices made during 12th grade set the tone for college/career.

Must complete the core curriculum requirements. 4 Years LA 4 Years Math 3 Years Science 3 Years SS (Government)

Pass all portions of the OGT Test, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading & Writing.

October 22nd – November 2nd

March 11th – March 22nd

Must complete required courses and accumulate 26 credits to participate in graduation ceremony (24 for CTC).

Must Include the Common Core and NTLSD Requirements

Must have all outstanding fees paid on the Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in order to participate in graduation.

Graduation Requirements

Slow downPrioritize tasksSetting GoalsSetting your Work HabitsMake a list using a calendar to accomplish homework, college

apps, work, & time for self (Use your Tablet/Google Calendar)Don’t take on more than you can handleGet enough sleepEat wellMake time for friends and having funSeek help when needed

MAIN PRIORITY – TO GRADUATE!

Manage Senior Year & Self

Guidance Department

Miss Stewart 9-12 Counselor

astewart@nationaltrail.us

Option # 1 - College

Attend College Information Night – November 1, 2012 (6:00p)

Attend College Fair – November 2, 2012 (During the School Day)

Attend FAFSA Night – January 10, 2013 (6:00p)

Fill out college/scholarship/NCAA/NAIA applications

Be sure to meet all application deadlines. Check college web sites and contact the admissions office to be sure.

Bring items to be sent to the guidance office. Don’t assume the counselor knows your child is applying to a school. FILL OUT A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for every application (EXCEPT COMMON APP).

Be sure to have ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges: www.actstudent.org/www.collegeboard.com. Allow 2-4 weeks prior to deadline for college to receive.

NCAA/Students aspiring DI or DII athletics: meet with counselor to assure all high school classes align with NCAA standards. Students must go to ncaa.org to file an application to be cleared. A transcript needs to be sent for NCAA clearing.

Keep up to date with your scholarship applications

Student Responsibilities

Misspellings and grammatical errorsApplying online, but the application is not actually submittedForget to sign the applicationNot reading directions carefullySubmitting more than the college requiresNot filling out a “transcript request form” so that the official

transcript is sentUsing an email address that is not appropriate

(hotstuff2013…) or have inappropriate pictures on FACEBOOK/MYSPACE…

Not checking email regularlyLetting Mom or Dad fill out college application/write essays

Top 10 College Application Mistakes

Financial Aid is any scholarship, grant, work study, or loan that will help pay for college.

File FAFSA (free application for student aid) no sooner than Jan.1: www.fafsa.ed.gov but prior to the college FAFSA deadline.

Do not pay an agency to assist with financial aid. Use our guidance office and college financial aid offices for assistance.

Types of financial aid: Federal government aid-need basedState government aid-need basedAdmissions scholarships-GPA basedPrivate foundations-need & GPA basedScholarship & grants-need &GPA based

Information will be handed out/announced/listed on school website Don’t wait until the last minute!

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Night - January 10, 2013 6-7 pm

FAFSA Work Day – January 24, 2013 (Time TBA)

Be prepared to file taxes as soon as possible to determine federal aid for your student.

Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov

Click on FAFSA forecaster for preliminary determination.

FAFSA

Option # 2 - Military

OPTIONSMilitary AcademiesArmy, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast GuardCollege ROTC program

Check with college of interest about ROTCMilitary recruiters typically visit Trail monthly

during lunch time.

Military

“Not all children need college, but all children need an education.”

Attend NTHS Career FairFriday, November 30, 2012 (During School Day)

MVCTCTechnical or Trade School

Apprenticeship

Information is always available….

Other Options

Please refer to National Trail Website at www.nationaltrail.k12.oh.us guidance page

Monthly senior bulletins

Scholarship Bulletin Board

Electronic Newsletters

Guidance Bulletin Board

Senior Resources

GENERAL INFORMATION

Find your intervention class on the bulletin board in the commons on the first day of school.

Report to your intervention class first thing by 7:35 to receive your schedules.

Senior Schedule

GENERAL BEHAVIOR/BUILDING EXPECTATIONS Same as last year Do what’s asked...follow directions…be ready each and every day

BLENDED LEARNING

DRIVING TO SCHOOL $10.00 Fee Assigned parking Failing classes equal loss of parking

DRESS CODE CHANGES “We go to school to work not for a fashion show” – Will Smith

BUS PASS POLICY

DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENCE/TARDY 10 Parent Notes Tardy to School (3 Tardies = 1 Unexcused AB)

PLEASE SEE THE STUDENT HANDBOOK POSTED ON-LINE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORAMTION

2012-2013 Changes

Questions?

Mike Beerman – JostensCaps, Grown, & Graduation Information

Pat Taylor Senior Pictures and Senior Composite

Picture Day – September 6, 2012

Senior Related Topics

Remember the goal

GRADUATION – May 24, 2013

ARE YOU READY