Welcome to theNTHS Junior Parent Night Class of 2016

Contact NTHS Counselors

Last name begins with…

A-Fe Ms. MaxfieldFi-La Ms. SavoieLe-Ri Ms. BronemannRo-Z Mr. Wagner

Brooke Stewart Counseling Secretary

360-412-4810

Steve YelenichCollege & Career Center Specialist360-412-4812

Handouts

Family Night Guide

• Parenting Resources

• High School Completion: Earning a Diploma

• Post-Secondary Education

• Career & Apprenticeship Information

• Useful Websites

Opportunities Publication

Tonight’s Agenda

High School Completion: Earning a Diploma• Graduation requirements• Educational planning• Credit retrieval

Post Secondary Education• College admission standards• Admission and placement testing• Helpful information

Career Exploration• Washington Occupational Information System• Apprenticeship

Graduation Requirements for the NTHS Class of

2016 Earn the required number of credits in required subjects, (see NTHS Catalogue)

Complete a “High School and Beyond Plan” Portfolio (through the NTHS Advisory Program)

Complete 20 hrs Community Service/Job Shadow

Meet the state testing requirements

Class of 2016Graduation Requirements

English 3.0Math 3.0Science 2.0Social Studies 3.0

World Studies 1.5, US History 1.0, Civics .5Washington State History .5

Visual and Performing Arts 1.0PE/Fitness 1.5Health 0.5Occupational Education 1.0Electives 7.0+

• High School & Beyond Plan• 20hrs Community Service/Job Shadow• Meet state testing req. for ELA, Math &

Science

HSPEs & EOCs (…...or SBACs)High School Proficiency Exams &

End-of-Course Exams (…..or SBAC)

Students Must Pass:• Reading HSPE (400+)…………….(or SBAC ELA)• Writing HSPE (17+)………………(or SBAC ELA)• Math EOC Exam (EOC 400+)…..(or SBAC Math)• Biology EOC Exam (EOC 400+)

Alternative Tests (must attempt the HSPE or EOC at least once)

SAT (Reading=350, Math=390, Writing=380)ACT (Reading=13, Math=16, Writing 15)AP (Level 3 or above)

HSPEs & EOCs continued…

Other Alternatives to passing HSPEs/EOCs:

Grade Comparison•Must have taken HSPE once. Calculated at the District Office.

Collection of Evidence (COE)•Must have attempted the HSPE at least twice.•Must be completed under teacher supervision.•Scored at the state level by a panel of trained Washington Educators.

High School GraduationMaking Up Credits

• For a fee:• NTHS Summer

School• NMSC Summer

School (lab fees)• Online courses

Brigham Young University Independent Study High School

• Free

• Before and after school TA• Zero Hour PE• APEX online courses

(for eligible Seniors)

• Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA) orla@osd.wednet.edu

Dual Credit Opportunities in High School

Tech Prep

Advanced Placement (AP)

Running Start

New Market Skills Center

Eligibility to Participate inCollege Sports

Students who plan to participate in college sports must register with the NCAA while in high school.

www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

College Admissions

Common ApplicationOnline applicationPaper applicationGPA trendFinancial AidScholarshipWait listPlacement TestSAT/ACT Admissions tests

College Application Terminology

How are students admitted to 4 year

universities in Washington?High School diploma

Grade Point Average (GPA)

SAT/ACT Tests

Extracurricular/Community Service

Leadership

Other (Essay, recommendation letter, etc)

College Entrance Requirements

o 4-year College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs)

*Includes 1 year of algebra-based Chemistry or Physics. 3 yrs of science recommended by

4-year colleges

**Check with Counselor

Course High School

College/University

English 3.0 4.0

Math 3.0 4.0 (or through Pre-Calculus)

Science 2.0 3.0*

ForeignLanguage

0 2.0

Fine Arts 1.0 1.0**

Community & Technical College Tuition in Washington State (2014-

15)

Average Annual Community College and Technical College Tuition $4000* http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/f_tuition.aspx

*based on 15 credits per quarter

Tips On College Admission

The most important: Academic rigor of the high school courses.

Academic achievement “trend” ….not just an overall GPA

Standardized test scores: SAT and/or ACT

Personal profile that reflects leadership and what the candidate does outside the classroom, including a strong personal essay.

“Depth/quality” of extracurricular and community involvement vs. Varied “token” participation

The College Application

Read through all the material before filling in any information.Be aware of application deadlines.The application should be typed or neatly printed.If you apply online, make sure to keep a copy for your records.

The College Essay

The best essays are not only well-written, but present what are often ordinary events from an unusual perspective.

In the essay, the student should describe thoughts, events, or personal characteristics that they have not communicated elsewhere in the application.

The essay should be honest and accurate.

Letters of RecommendationWashington State Public Universities do not require

letters of recommendation. Most will not even read them.

The student is responsible for making sure that all letters of recommendation are written and mailed on time.

The student should make sure that the “NTHS Senior Survey,” is complete and on file.

Provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope

Indicate to the college that the letter is “Confidential.”

Give teachers/counselor at least two week’s before deadline.

If student is applying online through Common App or SendEDU, student must make an appointment with their counselor.

Summary: Points to Keep In Mind About the Application Process

Consider applying to a “reach” and a “safety” college in addition to those considered “possibilities.” Don’t let college selectivity be the end-all be-all.

Don’t become over anxious! ~ 92% will get their 1st or 2nd choice. There is a good college for everyone.

Work with your student’s school counselor, but realize that you and your student must take charge.

Make an appointment with counselor after applying online via SendEDU or Common Application.

4-Year Resident Tuition (2014-2015)

WA Public Universities: WA Private Universities:

2014 figures Tuition, Fees, Books, Room & other costs:

Central Wash. U.

$20,304 ($9,017)

Eastern Wash. U.

$18,695 ($7,972)

Evergreen State

$18,369 ($7,845)

U.W. Seattle $24,433 ($12,394)

U.W. TacomaU.W. Bothell

$20,653+ ($12,262)$23,950 ($11,911)

Wash. State Univ.

$24,563 ($12,327)

WSU Vancouver

($11,386)

Western Wash. U.

$20,105 ($8,965)

total (tuition & fees)

2014 figures Tuition & Fees Only

Whitworth $36,730

Gonzaga $36,535

Pacific Lutheran

$36,530

Seattle Pacific U.

$35,472

St. Martin’s Univ.

$31,688

Seattle University

$37,485

U. of Puget Sound

$43,200

Walla Walla Univ.

$25,866

Whitman $44,800

Financing The College Of Choice

Federal Government contributes the largest percentage of college aid.Independent sources.States contribute a portion.Colleges will compete if they want you.Eligibility is based on need not just on income.NTHS has a Financial Aid Night in December every year.

Financing The College of Choice

Financial Aid Programs:

Grants

Federal Subsidized Student loans

Federal un-subsidized loans

Work-study

Washington State Student Financial Aid Programs

State Need Grant/state work study

◦Families with significant financial need may be eligible.

◦Eligible students are considered after filing the FAFSA and should contact the college’s financial Aid office for more information.

Washington State Student Financial Aid Program

Western Undergraduate Exchange

(WUE) 150% of receiving school’s resident tuition

2 or 4 year college or university 15 western states participate

Website: www.wiche.edu

Financing the College of Choice: Money Saving Tips (1)

Choose the college wisely. Changing colleges may result in loss of credits. (private for profits)

Take more than 4 years to earn your degree; take fewer credits and work part time.

Enroll in a co-op education program.

Go ROTC, Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Air Force.

Financing the College of Choice: Money Saving Tips (2)

Attend a community college first, then transfer to 4-year college after basic requirements are met.

Enroll in an upside-down degree program.

Check out a 3-year bachelor program.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Scholarships

thewashboard.orgfastweb.com

Fill out the “NTHS Senior Survey” in the College & Career Center for nomination scholarships

Points to Remember for Financial Aid

To be considered for financial aid, you must apply.

Attend the NTHS Financial Aid Night in early December.

Be concerned about your total cost, not just the tuition.

Estimate total cost by using the Net Price Calculator.

Well-endowed, private colleges can be, and usually are, more generous and flexible in their financial aid packages than public universities.

Most merit scholarships from colleges are awarded for students with outstanding academic records and demonstrated leadership.

College and Career Selection

• Accessing WOIS online• Go to www.wois.org• Click Online Information on the Navigation bar

• Enter the following information:• User ID: nthurstonhs• Site key: DXF126• Click “Use WOIS” to explore Career and Educational Planning resources

College is not the only way to a bright

future. Apprenticeship- “The Other 4 Year Degree”

• Numerous highly skilled occupations• On-the-job training “OJT”• Classroom instruction• www.lni.wa.gov/scs/apprenticeship• Please see handout for more information.