WELCOME SENIOR PARENTS! Class of 2015

Agenda

Senior Year Information Post High School Options College Entrance Testing Colleges / Universities Federal Financial Aid Scholarships

Beginning of the Year

Junior conference Credit check over summer Schedule changes - levels Graduation Recognition Grade replacement - credit deficiency Senior credit checks this week Deficiency letters within the month

Demographic information 9th – 11th – correct school, classes, grades, and credit 11th grade summer school grades and credit Transfer student Term GPA vs Cumulative GPA – Weighted/Unweighted - Core Term credits vs Cumulative credits (should be @ least 16) Letter grade vs Pass/Fail Failed, Incomplete, Repeated courses 11th- 12th – EVIT credit 12th – CO-OP credit GPA: Standard and Weighted Class Rank Requesting Official Transcript – Parchment.com

What should be on the transcript?

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2015

Curriculum Area CUSD In-state Universities

English 4 credits 4 creditsMath 4 credits 4 creditsLaboratory Science 3 credits 3 creditsSocial Studies 3 credits 2 creditsCareer and Technical Education / Fine Arts 1 credit 1 Fine Arts creditWorld Language 0 credit 2 credits (Two years of the same language)Physical Education 1 credit 0 creditComprehensive Health .50 credit 0 credit

Required Courses 16.5 credit 16 creditsElective Courses 5.5 credits 4 credits

TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 22 CREDITS 20 Credits

And must pass all three sections of AIMS

Credit check form

Credit Recovery Plan should be in place NOW In schedule (including zero hour) After school Lift Lab ( Can’t get better than a B) Chandler Online Academy Saturday School Correspondence “Chief” Hill Learning Academy NCAA Athletes

Grade Replacement

Purpose – Community college to university

In schedule – AP / Honors After school Lift Lab Chandler Online Academy Correspondence

Class Rank vs GPA

Parent: What is the point of taking weighted classes if the universities look at unweighted core GPA?

Answer: Class rank is weighted. Universities and many scholarships look at both unweighted core GPA and class rank.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Required for many universities and scholarships Process Form available on-line Proactive – timing is everything Common App, Quest Bridge, Flinn, Military Academy - Early Letters will not be written over Intersession breaks and does

not count as the two week notice Teacher input What makes student stand apart

Graduation Recognition

• Graduating with Honors NHS• Graduating with High Honors GPA 3.5 (weighted) or better 6 or more Honors classes – 1 senior year• Distinguished Scholar NHS GPA 3.8 (weighted) or better 6 or more Honors classes – 1 senior year 24 credits

PHS Academic Resources2014-2015

MATH (Aug. 1-Oct. 24) Morning: 6:25-7:25 After school: 2:15-3:15 Mon: F102 Afternoon F111 Tues.: F106 Afternoon F135 Wed.: F106 Afternoon F103 Thur.: F107 Afternoon F114 Fri.: F101 Afternoon F105

WORLD LANGUAGESpanish: 2:20-3:20

Mon C218, Tues.C212, Wed. C213, Thur. C220

French: 2:20-3:20 Tues. and Thurs. C215

Sign Lang.: 2:20-3:20 Thurs. C211, or by appointment

German: 2:15-3:00, Mon. thru Thurs. C210

ENGLISHTuesday-Thursday

2:20-3:20C222

SOCIAL STUDIES2:15-3:00

Mon: C225Tues: C207Wed: C205Thurs: F116

SCIENCE 2:15-3:15Investigative Sci.: Tues. F206 and F218

(Wed. before school F204)Chemistry: Mon. F207, Wed. F203, Thurs. F207 & F208

Biology/Hon. Bio: Mon. F220, Tues, F209, Wed. F204 &F216. Thurs. F208

Physics: Honors/AP Tues. & Thurs. F213Honors and Core: Mon. and Wed. F211

Core: Tues. & Thurs. F215

What is my role?

Student’s Role: Parent’s Role: Plan Communicate

Puma University Research Support Communicate Encourage Know your resources Be on time – watch deadlines Ask for help

Counselor’s Role: Guide

Support Encourage

Letter of Recommendations Counselor Reports

Post High SchoolThere are several post secondary options for students to choose from:

Work Take on an Apprenticeship Community college Trade and Tech schools Military University

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade Work, attend classes simultaneously (and

may get paid!) Usually 3-5 years in length Testing and personal interviews required Examples: roofers, electricians, sheet

metal workers, carpenters, etc.

Community College/Technical Colleges/Certificate Programs

CC - wide range of occupational and /or educational programs

Gen Eds at CC then transfer Certificate and AS/AA degrees Many vocational programs

Trade & Technical Schools

Vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality.

Research Visit the school Talk with students and employers

Military Bound

Explore career options available through each of the military branches

With the exception of the U.S. Coast Guard, Military representatives scheduled in the cafeteria each month during lunch

Remember to involve your parents in the process

Class of 2015 Statistics

• 643 Seniors

• Top 15% of class currently has

between a 4.05 & 4.74 GPA

• Top 5% of class currently has

between 4.73 & 4.74 GPA

Colleges and Universities

More than 1,914 colleges and universities surveyed

NACAC Admissions Trend Survey

Colleges and Universities rate percentage of importance

(example only, varies by school)

Grades in College Prep Courses74.9%

Strength of Curriculum

61.5%

Admission Test Scores54.3%

Grades in All Courses52.1%

Teacher Recommendation

21.1%

Counselor Recommendation

20.4%

Class Rank19.2%

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

SAT or ACT SAT Subject Tests

(In-State Schools do not require Subject Test)

Community College Placement Test (Asset or Accuplacer)

Math Placement Tests will be given by the University

SAT vs ACT (not required for Community College)

SAT Given 7 times per

year Reading, Math, and

Writing ¼ of a point

deduction for wrong answer on multiple choice

ACT Given 6 times per year English, Math, Reading,

Science Reasoning, and optional Writing

No penalty for wrong answer

Fee waivers available for SAT & ACTFee waivers available for SAT & ACT (see Ms. Phillips for additional (see Ms. Phillips for additional information)information)

You are able to send test scores sent to 4 schools for free! You must upload a acceptable picture and have a current ID

Rank in the top 25% of your class OR Have a 3.0 un-weighted Core* cumulative gpa or better in the 16 core courses OR Score a 22 on the ACT or 1040 on the SAT (math

& verbal only) VIP Priority Deadline for ASU is November 1st Priority Deadline for ASU February 15th ASU has separate application for the Barretts

Honor College, November 15 Priority DeadlineThere is a “Core” GPA Calculator on the

Career Center Website*Colleges within the University may have different admissions requirements.

Arizona State Univeristy*General Admissions Criteria

The University of ArizonaGeneral Admission Criteria:

Rank in the top 25% of your class, and have no course work deficiencies in core courses

_ All other students are “conditional” and are reviewed on a holistic approach which includes test scores, GPA, class rank (U of A may also requires an essay and will only look at 6th semester transcripts.)

Separate Honors application is not however it is helpful that you complete the essay prompt when you apply

A transcript will be required for scholarships and admissions. (Transcripts are ordered on-line through Parchment.com, once a student has created their account.)

Students should APPLY to our in-state universities by the

October break!

Northern Arizona University Admissions Criteria

3.0 U-Weighted Core GPA, and have no course work deficiencies in core courses

_ All other students are “conditional” and are reviewed on a holistic approach which includes test scores, GPA, class rank

Separate Honors application required for NAU. Complete prior to March 1

A transcript will be required for scholarships and admissions. (Transcripts are ordered on-line through Parchment.com, once a student has created their account.)

Students should APPLY to our in-state universities by the October break!

PRIVATE AND OUT OF STATE COLLEGES

When to apply – Check each school’s website – these vary significantly!

Highly selective schools have earlier deadline (Early Action, Early Decision)

Common Application – 1 application serves hundreds of colleges

HAVE AN IN-STATE BACKUP PLAN!!

WUE

WUE (pronounced “woo-wee”) is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in more than 140 two-year and four-year college institutions at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition.

Several School in the following states participate:Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

COMMUNITY COLLEGESAdmissions Criteria: High School Graduation

Open Admissions Policy

Apply in 2nd semesterAT

Maricopa Collegeswww.my.maricopa.edu

OrCentral Arizona College

www.centralaz/edu (High School diploma or GED required for admissions) Accuplacer or Asset Test required for placement only

CC Career OpportunitiesChandler Gilbert CC Aircraft Construction Technology Aircraft Maintenance Aviation Equine Science Golf Course Operations Media Arts: Dig. Imaging Early Childhood Programs

Mesa CC Construction Drafting Para-Medicine Police Academy Preparation Nursing Firefighting

Scottsdale CC Culinary Arts Radiography Yoga Teaching Certification Speech-Language Pathology Broadcasting

Gateway CC Court Reporting Automotive Technology (Partnership w/

Nissan & Toyota) Hydrologic Studies Nursing Respiratory Therapist Medical Radiographer

These are only a few of the different programs & colleges available

Central Arizona College

Dietetic EducationHeavy Diesel

Massage TherapyWelding

John Deere Program

COMMUNITY COLLEGE – two year in-state tuition approximately $5,000 VSUNIVERSITY – four year in-state tuition approximately $40,000

Need to know which classes or dual enrollment transfer?Visit www.az.transfer.org

DISABILITY RESOURCES (May be available at Community Colleges and Universities)

The college disability service office coordinator/program advisor is responsible for evaluating and determining accommodation eligibility.

Services may include: Note taking assistance Extended time taking tests Test taking in a small or quiet environment Disability resource tutoring Specialized computer programs/labs

See Mrs. Yvonne Parkison for more information X3140

Visit Your Career Center

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

Apply AFTER January 1st senior year. Update annually

Financial Aid Night January 14 at CCA (Doors open at 5:15)

Get help completing the FAFSA on College Goal Sunday, typically the Saturday and Sunday following Super Bowl. Dates will be announced. Must have 2014 tax estimate.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship information available on the Perry High Career Center web site.

Application not required for in-state merit scholarships (Transcripts & Test scores required)

Check each College Website Apply Early! Most are Stackable (AIMS is not)

A Few Things to Remember

Do not PAY anyone to help you with scholarships, FAFSA or college applications. Get help completing the FAFSA at College Goal Sunday (Saturday too)

Transcripts are now ordered on line from Parchment.com

Time Management is extremely important in the senior year. Students need to make time to research their post high school options and scholarships this fall!

Decision Making 101

“Decision Making is a Process not an Event” Visit the Campus, each one has a different

personality and different characteristics Get to know your college admissions reps Keep applying for scholarships – lack of

finances is a huge reason why students decide not to attend their preferred college

Apply now, get accepted, do financial aid, THEN decide where to attend.

Important Dates

Puma University – August 13 CUSD College Night will be on Wed., Sept 17 6:00pm-

8:00pm at the Chandler Center for the Arts (CAC) Doors will open at 5:30

Out of State College Fair - Phoenix National College Fair Sunday, September 28th (Phoenix Convention Center)

1st semester ends – Dec 18 Financial Aid Night - Jan 14 Senior Finals – May 21 & 22 Graduation - May 26 Senior Timeline available on-line

Jostens Time to order Caps & Gowns

Contact: Cindy Serrano

Phone: 480-756-0555 office number

Senior Presentation - September 16 Order Day - Will be September 24 & 25 during lunches

Parents Order Night – September 25, 5-7pm

Order Day (Last Chance) – October 1, 2014

Make your Senior Year Count

What is Senioritis?! Attendance Stay active and involved Maintain a challenging course load Talk to adults in the field you want to

pursue HAVE FUN!

Contact InformationCatherine Hendon, Counseling SecretaryHendon.Catherine@CUSD80.com480-224-2814

Holli Cagle, Senior Counselor A-L Cagle.Holli@CUSD80.com

Kirstin Gregg, Senior Counselor M-Z Gregg.Kirstin@CUSD80.com

Pat Phillips, Career Center SpecialistPhillips.Pat@CUSD80.com