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Welcome Parents and the Class of 2015

Welcome Parents and the Class of 2015. Benevolence Honor Scholarship. Senior Year for PARENTS ( and students) Everything you want to know about upcoming Senior year and HOW?. Just ask Counseling. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW? WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING?. TIMELINE OF EVENTS.

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Welcome Parents and the Class of 2015

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  1. Welcome Parentsand the Class of2015 Benevolence Honor Scholarship

  2. Senior Year forPARENTS (and students)Everything you want to know about upcoming Senior year and HOW? Just ask Counseling

  3. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW?WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING? TIMELINE OF EVENTS SPRING SUMMER FALL SPRING OF BEFORE OF OF JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR

  4. Spring of Junior Year…

  5. Senior Year Registration • Registration Info • Students are registering for 2014-15 • Talk to your counselor about college plans and course selection for next year. (credit checks this week) • Choose courses carefully. • Challenge yourself with AP and Honors-continue sequences you’ve begun (i.e. – languages…) • Take advantage of Dual Credit Courses • No senioritis!

  6. Dual Credit • Why take dual credit? • Dual credit courses may be applied toward college degree. High school credit + college credit. Cost is based on community college rate per credit hour- not university. • Dual credit courses are taught by our teachers who have their community college certificate for Arizona. Credits are transferrable to in state universities. • Some out of state colleges may accept dual credit from the MCCD as well, please check with the individual colleges. • One more perk… high school teachers are more accessible than college professors so take advantage of this amazing opportunity! **CGCC rep in cafeteria tonight

  7. Reminder Graduation Requirements

  8. Valedictorian/Salutatorian Process for BHS • Class of 2015 and beyond • GPA will be calculated based on the 22 credits required for graduation (44 grades) • No grades lower than a C • Must have taken a minimum of 12.5 credits at BHS See website for more information or speak with your counselor.

  9. Plan your Spring Testing Schedule AP Exams- prepare and sign up for exams College Entrance Exams • What Does Your College Require? • SAT- Reasoning Test • SAT II Subject Tests (as req. by college, additional opportunity to show colleges what you know) • ACT/ACT + Writing component • Last Test Dates This School Year (2013-14) • SAT: March 8, May 3, June 7 • SAT II Subject Tests: May 3 & June 7 • ACT: April 12 & June 14 • Sign up online-www.act.org (ACT) • www.collegeboard.org (SAT) • **Send scores to prospective colleges, NCAA, certain scholarships (4 free)**

  10. Free ACT @ Basha • All Juniors will be tested in April 2014 • Compare Chandler Students with State and National Data • Will count as a National Test Date • Scores may be sent to colleges, NCAA, etc. • (Does not include the Writing portion)

  11. Test Prep *Be sure to take advantage of test prep opportunities (no cost/cost)* • Check BHS website under Guidance (college information) and Career Center for information regarding practice tests or prep classes also • For additional test prep, ?’s of the Day, practice tests, etc. www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org Marmarch2success

  12. Athletes

  13. Academic Eligibility • There are different academic requirements for each division of college • DI or DII level you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center • If you want to compete at the NAIA level you now have to register with the NAIA Eligibility Center • NJCAA and DIII do not require registration

  14. NCAA Clearinghouse How and when do I register for the NCAA Clearinghouse? • Register at the end of your Junior year • Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org • Complete the My Sports Section • Send your ACT/SAT Scores using the code (9999) • Send your transcripts to the clearinghouse at the end of your junior year and your final transcripts at the end of your Senior year. • There is a fee to register • Fee Waivers are available

  15. NAIA Clearinghouse How and when do I register for the NAIA Clearinghouse? • Register anytime during your Senior year at www.naiaeligibilitycenter.org • You’ll create a profile and fill out a personal profile • Send your transcripts to the clearinghouse • Send your ACT/SAT Scores to the clearinghouse using the code (9876) • There is a fee to register • Fee Waivers are available

  16. ***Additional information available on our website under Guidance***

  17. Start Your College Search/Plan Get Organized!! • Start with you: think about your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities. • Read about majors and careers (visit Mrs. Fassinger in the Career Center) • Research Colleges: (visit Mrs. Fassinger in the Career Center) • STR-(Safe, Target, Reach) • Community Colleges • Certificate Programs • Technical School • Apprenticeships • Military Academies (this process begins now! ) • Start thinking about Financial Aid • Keep your grades up! • Plan summer activities early- volunteer, work, internship, summer enrichment opportunities.

  18. Military Academies Process begins now! Admissions Calendar Class filled Class Enters Integrity – Service - Excellence

  19. Scholarships 101 • Merit vs. Non-Merit Based • Where to look: • -BHS Career Center ( access online- BHS website • under “Scholarship” and “Scholarship Listings”) • -Scholarship websites • -College websites • Create/Update Resume • Think about personal statement/college essays • (if appropriate) • Keep your Grades Up!! • A’s and B’s and above average test scores.

  20. Arizona High Honors Tuition Waiver For more specific information, please go directly to the source, www.ade.state.az.us/ Unweighted g.p.a. of 3.5 in 16 core classes (only A’s and B’s, no C’s). Exceed on all 3 areas of AIMS. Can retake twice junior year OR exceed on 2 areas and get a score of 3 or better on 2 AP tests. Score at least a 1300 on the math and verbal portions of the SAT or a cumulative 28 on the ACT. 25% tuition waiver at ASU/UofA NAU (full tuition waiver beginning with class of 2013)

  21. Impact Chandler Schools • College scholarship/leadership opportunity through the Chandler Education Foundation • Must maintain a 3.4 unweighted GPA all 4 years. • Must have 95% attendance • Must complete at least 100 hours of community service throughout high school • Essay contest for scholarship • Must have enrolled your Freshman year

  22. Graduation Honors • NHS- 3.8 weighted GPA, attend meetings • Honors- Member of NHS • High Honors- 3.5 weighted GPA at end of 7th semester, 6.0 credits of honors classes- one during the senior year • Distinguished Scholar- 3.8weighted GPA at end of 7th semester, NHS member, 6.0 credits of honors classes- one during the senior year and 24 total credits

  23. AZ Academic Scholar • 18 Core Courses • 4 Eng; 4 math, 3 science (physics preferred); 3 social studies; 2 foreign language- must be earned during high school years; 2 years CTE or fine arts • “C” or better in each core course • Seal on diploma • www.azacademicscholars.org

  24. Summer Before Senior Year

  25. Summer to do’s • Continue researching colleges- get a feel for what works for you (large, small, public, and private) • Enrich yourself by volunteering, internship, work, or special learning programs • Narrow college choices • In-Person visits when possible/Summer opportunities at colleges • Resume/Personal Statement • Search for on-line scholarships • Schedule Senior Portrait

  26. **Save the date** • Bear Down Days • Seniors- Tuesday, July 9 • Make up session -July 15 • Schedule distribution • Schedule changes (if appropriate ) • Parking • Passes/ID/Fees

  27. Fall of Senior Year

  28. Prepare for CollegeApplications • Review credits with your counselor • Narrow your list of colleges (Get application and financial aid information from each) • Pay attention to due dates/deadlines • Write application essays- have someone read first drafts • Ask for recommendations (if required and provide enough time ) • Take/Retake ACT/SAT if appropriate • Take SAT II Subject Tests if appropriate • Continue Scholarship search online & at BHS • Get Financial Aid Information/CSS Profile/FAFSA • Apply for pin number (FAFSA) www.pin.ed.gov - Parent should also apply for pin Avoid the Senior Slump! Look for Graduation info- snr portrait, cap/gown, etc. Pay all debts and fines

  29. Apply Early/ Apply Right The college application includes: • Application • Test Scores • Transcript • Essay (if required) • Fill out applications • Apply for housing/orientations • Utilize Common Application when applicable • Submit by deadlines- earlier is better (research your particular college(s) for specific requirements and timeline) • Keep copies of everything you send

  30. College Fairs Attend the local College Fair Date TBD (Sept-Oct) Greater Phx National College Fair Date TBD (October/November - PHX Civic Center)

  31. College Visits/Workshops BHS Career Center for visiting College Reps College tours Most Colleges will not come to YOU!

  32. Spring of Senior Year

  33. FINANCIAL AID • FAFSA- January 1, 2014 (Free application for federal student aid) * APPLY EARLY * (online) Applying early increases your chances for grants and other sorts of financial aid. Find out the priority filing date for the college or universities you are applying to Must renew application every year www.fafsa.ed.gov • CSS/Financial Aid/Profile (Private/Non-federal aid)

  34. Community College • Obtain MEID # • Fill out application • Take Accuplacer Test (placement) • Schedule Advisor appt. • Apply for President’s Scholarship • (if applicable)

  35. Maricopa County President’s Scholarship Must rank in Top 15% and • have tested into English 101 with a minimum WritePlacer score of 5 and • tested into MAT 120 and • tested into CRE of 101 and • complete a paper application) Alternatively, students who are not in the top 15% may also earn the Maricopa County President’s Scholarship by achieving the following placement test scores: WritePlacer- score of 6 or higher and Exemption from CRE 101 and Placement into MAT 120 or higher and Complete the paper application • FYI……CAC (top 10%) tentative (not Maricopa County)

  36. The Waiting Game… • Wait for admission decisions • Choose your college • Plan for budgeting needs, housing, sign up for orientations, etc… • Continue to search for scholarships • Look for financial aid information (website, update if necessary –list of schools and tax information)

  37. Wrapping it all up! • Take AP Exams • Complete all Senior courses • Final transcript request (NCAA, NAIA too) • Final transcript from CC (dual credit) • Prepare forGraduation!

  38. Graduation BHS 2015

  39. Got Questions? 411 Need More Info? We are here for YOU! Can I Help? See Your Counselor…

  40. BHS Counselors • Nancy Spilsbury………………..A-Co • Stacey Cunningham…………...Cr-He • Brian Snyder…………………….Hi-Me • Matt Barber………………………Mi-Sa • Rebecca Clark…………………..Sh-Z • Irene Blancarte…… Guidance Assistant

  41. This Information will be available on the BHS Website http://bashabears.com

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