WELCOME SENIOR PARENTS!

1. WELCOME SENIOR PARENTS!

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

3. Beginning of the Year • Junior conference • Credit check over summer • Dropping Math and Science • Graduation Recognition • Grade replacement - credit deficiency • Class visits this week • Deficiency letters within the month

4. What do I look for on my transcript? • 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

5. Graduation Requirements for Class of 2012 Curriculum AreaCUSDIn-state Universities English 4 credits 4 credits Math 3 credits 4 credits Laboratory Science 2 credits 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits 2 credits Career and Technical Education / Fine Arts 1 credit 1 Fine Arts credit World Language 0 credit 2 credits (Two years of the same language) Physical Education 1 credit 0 credit Comprehensive Health .50 credit 0 credit Required Courses 14.5 credits 16 credits Elective Courses 7.5 credits 4 credits TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 22 CREDITS 20 Credits And must pass all three sections of AIMS

6. Credit check form

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

8. Grade Replacement • Purpose – Comm College to university • In schedule – AP / Honors • After school Lift Lab • Correspondence

9. 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 some scholarships look at both unweighted core and class rank.

10. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION • Required for many universities and scholarships • Process • Form available on-line • Proactive – timing is everything Common App, QuestBridge, & many out of state schools - Early • Letters will not be written over Intersession breaks and does not count as the two week notice • What makes student stand apart

11. 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

12. THE COACH’S CORNER: Mon 5:00-6:00, Tues 5:00-6:00, Wed 5:00-6:00, Thurs 5:00-6:00 F132 MATH Morning: 6:25-7:25 After school: 2:15-3:15 Mon: Afternoon F111 Tues.: Morning F106, Afternoon F108, Wed.:Morning F106, Thur.:Morning F109, AfternoonF114 Fri.: Morning F101 SOCIAL STUDIES Tues – C224 Thurs – C225 2:15-3:15 PHS Academic Resources 2011-2012 SCIENCE Invest.Sci. and Chemistry Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00 – F201 Chemistry and Bio. Tues./Thurs. 2:15-3:15-F208 Physics Mon., Wed, Fri, 2:15-3:15 – F213 WORLD LANGUAGE Spanish: 2:15-3:15 Mon C220, Tues.C212, Wed. C221, Thur. C213 French: Monday and Fridays C215, 2:15-3:15 Sign Lang. Mon.,Tues, & Thurs. C217 2:15-3:00 ENGLISH Tuesday-Thursday 2:15-3:15 C222

13. What is my role? Student’s Role:Parent’s Role: Plan Communicate 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

14. Post secondary options • Work • Apprenticeship • Community college • Trade and Tech schools • Military • University

15. Apprenticeship Opportunities • Semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade • Work, attend classes (and may get paid!) • Usually 3-5 years in length • Tests and personal interviews required • Examples: roofers, electricians, sheet metal workers, carpenters, etc. • Explore trades/careers online at www.azwaca.org

16. 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

17. Trade & Technical Schools • Vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. • Research • Visit the school • Talk with students and employers

18. Military Bound • Explore career options available through each of the military branches • Military representatives scheduled in the cafeteria each month during lunch • Remember to involve your parents in the process

19. 466 Seniors • Top 15% of class currently has • between a 3.82 & 4.72 GPA • Top 5% of class currently has • between 4.25 & 4.72 GPA Class of 2012 Statistics

20. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS • SAT or ACT (Test scores may be sent to 4 colleges at no charge) • SAT Subject Tests (In-State Schools do not required Subject Test) • Community College Placement Test (Asset or Accuplacer) • Math Placement Tests will be given by the University

21. 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 SAT vs ACT • Fee waivers available for SAT & ACT (see Ms Phillips for additional information)

22. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS • In-state University requirements: • ASU/NAU • Rank in the top 25% of your class OR • Have a 3.0 un-weighted gpa or better in the 16 core courses OR • Score a 22 on the ACT or 1040 on the SAT (math & verbal only) • Priority Deadline for ASU Dec. 1st • ASU has separate application for the Barretts Honor College • NAU automatically offers Honors admission based on their criteria

23. U OF A • For unconditional admission, an applicant must: • 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 essay • No additional application for acceptance into the U of A Honors College Students should APPLY to our in-state universities by the October break!

24. 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 300 colleges HAVE AN IN-STATE BACKUP PLAN!!

25. COMMUNITY COLLEGES Open Admissions Policy Apply in 2nd semester AT Maricopa Colleges www.my.maricopa.edu Or Central Arizona College www.centralaz/edu

26. Chandler 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 CC Career Opportunities Central Arizona College Dietetic Education Heavy Diesel Massage Therapy Welding John Deere Program These are only a few of the different programs & colleges available

27. COMMUNITY COLLEGE VSUNIVERSITY Need to know which classes or dual enrollment transfer? Visitwww.az.transfer.org

28. DISABILITY RESOURCES 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

29. Career Center Your Post High School Resource

30. FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID • Apply AFTER January 1st senior year. Update annually • Check the boxes that you are “interested” in: student loans/parent loans or student work study • Financial Aid Night in January • Get help completing the FAFSA on College Goal Sunday, typically the Saturday and Sunday following Super Bowl. Dates will be announced

31. SCHOLARSHIPS • Scholarship information available on the Perry High Career Center web site. • Application not required for in-state merit scholarships (Transcripts & Test scores required) • Show me the Money (scholarship web sites) • College Website • Apply Early! • Most are Stackable (AIMS is not) • NCAA - http://www.ncaa.org/

32. A Few Things to Remember • Do not PAY anyone to help you with scholarships, FAFSA or college applications • Give the registrar 2 weeks notice to send out official transcripts! • 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!

33. Decision Making 101 • CUSD College Night will be on 9/21/10 at Chandler High School 6:30pm-8:30pm. • Phoenix National College Fair Oct 2 (Phoenix Convention Center) • “Decision Making is a Process not an Event” • Visit the Campus, each one has a different personality and different characteristics • 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

34. Important Dates • Progress Reports – Aug 26 • ACT/SAT Information Night – Sept 1 • CUSD College fair – Sept 21 • 1st Quarter Ends – Sept 30 • Progress Reports – Nov 10 • 1st Semester Grades – Dec 21 • Financial Aide Night - TBA • Progress Reports – Feb 10 • 3rd Quarter Ends – March 9 • Progress Reports – April 27 • Graduation - May 30

35. JostensTime to order Caps & Gowns Contact: Cindy Serrano • Phone: 480-756-0555 office number • Senior Presentation - August 10, 2011 • Order Day - August 18, 2011 at all lunches • Parent Order Night - August 18, 2011 5-7pm

36. 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!

37. Contact Information Catherine Hendon, Counseling Secretary Hendon.catherine@chandler.k12.az.us 480-224-2814 • Scott Uyeshiro, Senior Counselor A-L uyeshiro.scott@chandler.k12.az.us • Dana Steines, Senior Counselor M-Z steines.dana@chandler.k12.az.us • Pat Phillips, Career Center Specialist phillips.pat@chandler.k12.az.us