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WELCOME SENIOR PARENTS! Class of 2016
Agenda
Senior Year Information Post High School Options College Entrance Testing Colleges / Universities Federal Financial Aid Scholarships
Beginning of the Year
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
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 or CTE 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
Credit check form
Credit Recovery Plan should be in place NOW, if not meet with Your counselor
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 Resources
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 2-5 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 Earn a 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 2016 Statistics
• 700 Seniors
• Top 15% of class currently has
between a 4.11 & 4.86 & GPA
• Top 5% of class currently has
between 4.52 & 4.86 GPA
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
See Ms. Phillips if you need Fee waiversSee Ms. Phillips if you need Fee waivers
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 1st 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 and students activities. (U of A may also requires an essay.) 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. U of A will not look at any course worked earned after the 6th semester transcripts.)
You must have your ACT or SAT test scores sent directly from ACT or College Board. UA will no longer take them from your high school transcript.
Northern Arizona University Admissions Criteria
3.0 Un-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. Students will self report their past and current course work at the time they are applying. A final transcripts will be required after graduation
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 & scholarship 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. Beth Curry for more information X3140
Visit Your Career Center
FEDERAL (FAFSA) FINANCIAL AID
Apply AFTER January 1st senior year. Update annually
Financial Aid Night January 13 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 2015 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
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. Your first 5 are free of charge. You can print an unofficial from Infinite Campus.
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 Week of Aug 24 senior ECAPS (Survey,Parchment & ECAPS
– must have parents signature) CUSD College Fair will be on Mon. Sept 21 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Chandler Center for the Arts Phoenix National College Fair Sunday, September 27th
(Phoenix Convention Center) 1st semester ends – Dec 18 Senior Finals – May 19 & 20 Graduation - May 24 Financial Aid Night - Jan 13 Senior Timeline available on-line
Jostens Time to order Caps & Gowns
Contact: Cindy Serrano
Phone: 1-800-JOSTENS(567-8367)
Senior Presentation - September 15 Order Day - Will be September 23 & 24 during lunches
Parents Order Night – September 23, 5-7pm - Cafe
Order Day (Last Chance) – October 2, 2015
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 Catherine Hendon, Counseling Secretary
[email protected] 480-224-2814
Stem Counselor: Fred Mann [email protected]
Scott Uyeshiro, Senior Counselor A-G Uyeshiro. [email protected]
Kirstin Gregg, Senior Counselor H-O [email protected]
Shelamae Woodworth, Senior Counselor P-Z [email protected]
Pat Phillips, College and Career Center [email protected]