Welcome
Parents and Students of theClass of 2012
Tornado Counseling Department & Support Services
Counselors Jeannie Beierle (A-G) 458-6202
Bob Dickson (H – N) 458-6203
Kelli Little (O – Z) 458-6204
Career Center Terry Mensonides(Career and Scholarship Coordinator)
458-6413
Support Services
Pam MacAuley(Counseling Secretary) 458-6234
Ann Keller(Registrar) 458-6206
Sandra Gordon(Indian Education Advisor) 458-6316
The Importance of This Year
A thousand mile journey begins with the first step… and can only be taken one step at a time.
Plan your time… or there will be no time to plan.
Post-Secondary Options…
Yelm High School
Technical College Community College 4-Year College MilitaryApprenticeship
Classes & Training
Skills
Job Skills Training
Education
Academics
2 Year Degree (A.A., A.S.)
Career
Academics
B.A. / B.S.
4 Year Degree (B.A., B.S.)
During the SummerStudents
Narrow down list of colleges Contact Colleges – request information and applications Research Scholarship opportunities Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid)
www.federalstudentaid.gov
Parents Review your financial situation Discuss with your child their college choices Visit colleges when possible Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid)
Seniors On Track
FALLCredit Check / Course Requirements
Visit the Career Center
Sign up for SAT or ACT (See Career Center or counseling office for registration and test dates)
Complete College Applications by December 15th or sooner
Check Scholarship List Weekly in the Career Center
WINTERComplete FAFSA forms on Jan. 1st, first come first served basis
SPRINGCredit check / Course Requirements
Check for scholarships weekly
Request transcripts
SAT and ACT DatesSAT
www.collegeboard.com October 1st
November 5th
December 3rd
January 28th
March 10th
May 5th
June 2nd
ACTwww.actstudent.org
September 11th
October 23rd
December 11th
February 12th
April 9th
June 11th
Graduation Requirements
HSPE Reading and Writing Math EOC (End of Course) or earn 2.0
credits of math after sophomore year Culminating Project High School and Beyond Plan
Short Credits? Credit Recovery Options
Correspondence - $125.00 or more per .5 credit. Must be completed by April 30th.
Summer School - $250.00 per .5 credit, two different formats
Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss credit recovery options and to enroll in classes.
Important Points to Remember… Become familiar with Tests for College
(SAT, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS) Build your resume (volunteer work,
employment) Attend Parent Nights Begin College Tours Visit your counselor and
and career center.
Make It Count!
Do Your Best Explore Your Options Stay informed Take Initiative Utilize Your Resources Actively Plan Your Future
Career Center
College/Career Fair – Oct. 25th
College Application Deadlines Scholarship Notebook – Online Volunteer/School Activities/Clubs ASVAB
Thank you for coming!