WELCOME SENIORS Students AGENDA Senior Year Information Beginning of the year What’s on a transcript Graduation Requirement Credit Recovery/Grade Replacement Class Rank Graduation Recognition Dual Enrollment, and more Career Center Post-High School Options When to apply Resources & accommodations/support services Stats Important Dates 1
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR Credit check over summer Schedule changes - levels Grade replacement - credit deficiency Deficiency letters within the month Create www.parchment.com account to order official transcripts WHAT’S ON A TRANSCRIPT? Letter grade versus Pass/Fail Demographic Information 9 th – 11 th ( correct school(s), Failed, Incomplete, Repeated courses classes, grades, & credits) 11 th - 12 th – EVIT credit 11 th grade summer school grades and credit 12 th – CO-OP credit Transfer student GPA: Unweighted and Term GPA vs. Cumulative Weighted GPA – Weighted/Unweighted Class Rank Term credits vs. Cumulative credit ( should be @ least 18 ) Official Transcript www.Parchment.com 2
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT CLASS OF 2019 CURRICULUM AREA CUSD CREDITS IN-STATE UNIVERSITY CREDITS English 4 4 Math 4 4 Laboratory Science 3 3 Social Studies 3 2 Career & Technical Edu/Fine Arts 1 1 2 World Language 0 (Two years of same language) Physical Education 1 0 Comprehensive Health .50 0 Required Courses 16.5 16 Elective Courses 5.5 0 22 CREDITS 16 Credits TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS And Must Pass Civics Test CREDIT RECOVERY/ GRADE REPLACEMENT Plan should be in place NOW In schedule (including zero hour) After school Lift Lab Chandler Online Academy Saturday School Correspondence ( BYU Online) NCAA Athletes – Make appointment with Mr. Mann Communicate with your Counselor 3
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Required for many universities and scholarships Follow the Process Forms in Counseling, Career Center & on-line Appointment with the counselor is recommended Proactive (some programs require letters before fall break e.g. Common App, Quest Bridge, Flinn, Military Academy - Teacher input) What makes student stand apart Track your request Allow your recommender 2 weeks to complete the letter (Letters will not be written over breaks or holidays, and does not count as the two week notice.) DUAL ENROLLMENT Credit transfer to in-state and some out-of- state colleges Verify on Course Equivalency Guide on AZ Transfer to see how credit may transfer Dual Enrollment credit is reported on CGCC’s transcript, not PHS Be sure to request a CGCC transcript for your select college upon high school graduation 4
GRADUATION RECOGNITION Students who have been working towards the following recognition, please take note and check your transcript. Graduating with Honors National Honors Society Graduating with High Honors GPA 3.5 or better 6 credits or more Honors classes – 1 full credit must be taken senior year Distinguished Scholar NHS GPA 3.8 or better 6 credits or more Honors classes – 1 full credit must be taken senior year 24 credits total MY ROLE Student’s Parent’s Counselor’s Plan Communicate Guide Research Support Support Communicate Encourage Encourage Use resources Engage Letters of Recs Time Management Counselor Reports Be Action Oriented Communicate Ask for help 5
CAREER CENTER Web: https://www.cusd80.com/Page/52838 Options Options College Gap Year Trade Schools Work Military Humanitarian/ Mission Work And more COLLEGE OPTIONS Out-of-State In-State University, college and community Offer both public and private college options universities Offer both public and private universities University, college and community Explore a new area and get outside your college options comfort zone. Located in your home state Meet more people from different Affordable tuition backgrounds and be more incentivized to make new friends. Housing optional (vary by college, if available) You’ll have more independence and get a feel for what it’s like to live on your own. Commute options Tons of choices! If you’re open to Nearby family or support system attending college out-of-state, you’ll have a huge range of different types of schools Source https://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-go-to-college-out-of-state 6
TRI-UNIVERSITY Admissions have opened for ASU, NAU & UA (GCU also opened) Apply Now Self-Report Acceptance Letters to go out first week of September Preliminary Scholarship Letters to go out starting October UA Night is Wednesday at 5p NAU evening event is in November CORE GPA Your core GPA is comprised of the grade points associated with your core classes. Your core classes are those that are reviewed for admissions, scholarships and placement into most universities. English Math Social Studies Lab Sciences World Languages Fine Art or CTE How do you calculate your “Core” GPA? Visit the Career Center Tools/Resources site at https://www.cusd80.com/page/20903 7
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHY COMMUNITY COLLEGE? Wide range of occupational & educational programs Earn a certificate and/or associates degree(s) Transfer credits to universities Indecisive/Improve performance Cost effective $86/credit hour OPEN ADMISSIONS OPEN ADMISSIONS Maricopa Colleges Central Arizona College www.my.maricopa.edu www.centralaz/edu WUE Western Undergraduate Exchange The Western Undergraduate Exchange is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Students in western states may enroll in more than 140 two-year and four-year college in WUE schools/programs at a reduced tuition level Several School in the following states participate: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. 8
TECH & TRADE SCHOOLS Vary in size, entry Arizona Tech & Trade Schools (short list) requirements, cost Arizona Automotive Institute and quality The Refrigeration School, Inc AZ Vocational Training Research East Valley Institute of Tech. Visit the school Conservatory of Recording Arts UEI College Speak with students AZ Medical Training Institute and employers Carrington College Avalon, Empire Beauty School Cortiva Institute MILITARY CAREERS & GAP YEARS Career options through each Explore careers, service branch humanitarian/mission service, travel, caring for others, etc. Military representatives scheduled in cafeteria: Potential benefits: network, exposure, improve skills, mature, Army & National Guard – and gain experience Tuesdays Marines & Navy – Thursdays Gain and add experiences to resume Both students and parents need to be involved in the process Military Information Night Late November 9
WHAT & WHEN TO APPLY COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID Admissions applications Opening October 1 open in July, August Apply and verify/validate with and September selected schools by deadlines Honors typically requires Annual renewal required additional application Application assistance through SCHOLARSHIPS Request letters of recs, colleges/universities are FREE complete resumes, Merit personal statements CUSD Parent/Student Financial early Aid Night is October 25 at 6p at Donor/Private the Chandler Center for the Track deadlines Financial Need Arts/CCA Early action/Early Apply often decision, or regular Have an in-state backup plan TESTING Universities – ACT/SAT Test scores may be sent to 4 colleges at no charge – this must be chosen and entered at the time of registration (more than 4 or after you take the tests, it is $12 each) Some Universities SAT/ACT Subject Tests In-State Schools do not require them for admissions Community College Placement Test Asset or ACCUPLACER 10
SUPPORT SERVICES The college disability service or ADA office/program advisor is responsible for evaluating and determining accommodation eligibility. YOU MUST INITIATE THIS! 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 For more information, see Mrs. Shara Billings x2941 or Mrs. Beth Curry x3140 SENIOR STATS Top 5% of class 856 Seniors holds between a (approximately) 4.48 to 4.94 GPA 65% are eligible for Top 22% of class automatic holds between a admissions to our 3.5 to 4.0 GPA in-state universities (should they apply) 11
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