senior/parent night 2015 - 2016 presented by: deer valley counseling department
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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
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
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
DVHS Counseling Websitewww.dvhs.dvusd.org (click on
counseling)PowerpointsTimelinesScholarships, testing, calendar of events,
and much more!Follow us on Twitter @DVHSCounseling