Graduation: May 24, 2020 Planning for Life After High School
Learning targets 1 2 Understand how Student Know where to find Services staff can support college, career and life you with your college, readiness resources. career, and life plans.
COUNSELORS Chris Stoebner A-C & V-Z Roxann Engel D-J Melissa Good K-N Kim Elder O-U Student OTHER DEPARTMENT STAFF Services Matt Boyce: Lifeways Advisor Jenni Dragoo : Registrar Staff Jennifer Broderick: Records Secretary Brenda Sinclair: Secretary
Credit check & transcript (blue and white)- WE NEED THIS BACK Handouts Checklist and Senior Planning Post High Planning Materials
Transcript Your transcript is a record of all your high school classes with FINAL grades and credits earned. Review your transcript RIGHT NOW. We need them back at the end of the presentation. What you see on your transcript today is what will be sent when a transcript is requested.
Transcript If you have questions about your transcript, see Jennifer Broderick or your counselor. Requesting a transcript: Forms are in Student Services and on www.rcas.org
Test outs Make this request Be aware: Some with Jennifer scholarships 2 Options: Broderick in require letter Student Services. grades. Leave it as PAS or Request a letter TST, which grade. The letter indicates a test grade will not out, or impact the GPA.
Grade replacements IF YOU HAVE RE- SOME GRADE TAKEN A CLASS RESTRICTIONS REPLACEMENT FOR A BETTER APPLY. FORMS ARE IN GRADE, YOU STUDENT MUST COMPLETE SERVICES. A “GRADE REPLACEMENT FORM” TO HAVE THE LOWER GRADE REMOVED FROM YOUR GPA.
Credit checks YOU are responsible for Review your credit check meeting graduation RIGHT NOW. requirements. High school graduation Waiving a Math or requirements may differ Science course? See from college admission your counselor about this requirements. if you have questions.
Credit checks Planning to graduate Taking an off-campus Questions? Make an at semester? Tell or online class? Tell appointment with Jennifer Broderick & your counselor. your counselor. your counselor. These classes You will need to fill typically have early out a form at the end May deadlines. of the semester.
My Academic Plan The state requires that A completed you complete your 4 Academic Plan has 22 year Academic Plan in credits & includes all SDMyLife in order to required courses. graduate. Update your Use your K-12 login to Academic Plan and login to SDMyLife.com verify its completion.
What do I want to do with my life? How do I get there?
You Have Options! College: University Technical Institute Military Apprenticeships and on the job training Other (Travel, Humanitarian Service, Gap Year, o etc.) Most of our presentation will focus on University/Technical Institutes. Make an appointment with your counselor for more information about the other options.
Career Information Sites: www.sdmylife.com https://www.mynextmove.org/ Step 1: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Career ASVAB : October 15 & February 27 Exploration #1 on Senior/Junior Check List
Challenge yourself Do your best- ALL YEAR Consider Dual Enrollment (November 1 is when Spring registration opens) Prepare for and take college entrance exams: *ACT Step 2: **SAT ACCUPLACER Academic *The ACT has a writing component not all Preparation colleges require; check the admissions requirements of your college(s) **The SAT has subject tests your college may require you to take Fee waivers are available for the ACT and SAT. They are confidential. See your counselor for more information. #2 on Senior/Junior Check List
Step 3: Set Goals The 3 most important goals to consider when looking at schools: EDUCATIONAL Career/Job Major (pages 23-28) Program PERSONAL Location Extracurricular Activities Family FINANCIAL How much do you want to spend? #3 on Senior/Junior Check List
Gather information about colleges Websites, sdmylife.com, college rep visits, talk with counselor and family/friends Step 4: Narrow your choices Clear Admit Develop a Probable Admit Reach Admit list of Visit schools, if possible Colleges Finalize your list #4 on Senior/Junior Check List
Virtually all applications are online Common Application Individual Colleges Find out what you need to apply Letters of recommendation Essays Payment Step 5: Transcripts/Test Scores Apply Check Deadlines (find these on college websites) Early Decision (binding) Early Action (early response to application, no commitment) Regular Admission Scholarships #5 on Senior/Junior Check List
Social Media & Letters of Recommendation Social Media o What you put on these sites could impact a person’s willingness to write you a letter (or admit ▪ you, hire you, or keep you as an employee.) Many employers/colleges/scholarship boards ask for access to social media sites. ▪ Letters of Recommendation o Request letters 2 weeks in advance o Be specific: Who is it for? When do you need it? o Provide your Recommendation Brag Sheet o Get this from your counselor or at www.rcas.org o Thank anyone who writes you a letter. o
Step 6: Look for Financial Aid FAFSA – Free Application for Federal • Student Aid. Private loans • Apply after October 1 • Western Undergraduate Exchange • Page 31 • (WUE) Websites (www.rcas.org) • Reciprocity with Minnesota • Stevens Scholarship Listserv (see white • Military (page 29) • handout) SD Opportunity Scholarship (page 37) Freshman scholarships • • (academics/athletics/major) Dakota Corps Scholarship • Pages 31-37 • Build Dakota Scholarship • Research these on school websites • Work • #6 on Senior/Junior Check List Your employer/your parents’ employer •
Step 7: DECIDE FAFSA award letters are sent to colleges in the spring You may not make your final decision until you see the financial packages offered by the schools you applied to. Consider ALL your goals (educational, personal, financial) when making your final decision Notify the college you plan to attend #7 on Senior/Junior Check List
NCAA/NAIA – prospective College athletes Register online with NAIA or NCAA Be aware of your academic eligibility requirements to be a college athlete (both GPA and curriculum) Links to NAIA and NCAA are: www.naia.org www.ncaa.com
College & Career ReadinessEvents College and Military Visits: In the Link • Daily Announcements and calendar on Student Services door Post High Planning Day • September 26, 2019 Choosing a College & Finding Money • October 3, 2019 for College & College Expo College Application Day: • November 7, 2019 Financial Aid/FAFSA Event & College • November 7, 2019 Expo • Daily Announcements Additional events will be announced • SHS Newsletter during the year. Find this information on: • Rapid City Stevens Raiders Facebook Page
Post-High Planning Day September 26, 2019 @ the Civic Center You received this information today. Over 50 in-state and out-of-state post-secondary schools will be in attendance. You will be excused from 1 st and 2 nd period to attend. Please arrive by 8:00am. Students must be back to Stevens by the start of 3 rd periods (10:04) “Blue Sheet” must be completed and returned before you leave the Civic Center (for attendance)
Register at: Register http://www.gotocollegefairs.com/ for Post Print off bar code (or save it on High your phone) AND bring it to Post High Planning at the Civic Center. planning day It will save you TIME!
College Application Day: November 7 SD Free Application November 4-November 8 College Application Day at SHS is November 7. Pay attention to announcements for further details.
See your counselor if you have any questions. Chris Stoebner A-C & V-Z Roxann Engel D-J Melissa Good K-N Come see Kim Elder O-U us soon! See ONLY your counselor for any schedule adjustments/issues. Keep your handouts and return the credit check and transcript.
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