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Welcome Parents of the Class of 2013

Welcome Parents of the Class of 2013. HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL. Senior Year for PARENTS Everything you want to know about upcoming Senior year and HOW?. Just ask your counselor @ HHS. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW? WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING ?. Spring of Junior Year…. Class of 2013.

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Welcome Parents of the Class of 2013

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  1. Welcome Parentsof the Class of2013 HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

  2. Senior Year forPARENTSEverything you want to know about upcoming Senior year and HOW? Just ask your counselor @ HHS

  3. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW?WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING?

  4. Spring of Junior Year…

  5. Class of 2013 GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS English 4 Electives 4.5 Math 4 Voc/Fine Arts 2 Science 3 Computers .5 Social St. 3 Phys. Ed. 1 Total Credits 22 Must PassAIMS

  6. GPS AZ Universities Grad. Requirements 16 Core Req. VS. English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Electives 4.5 Voc./Fine Art. 2.0 Physical Ed. 1.0 Computers .5 Total 22 English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science (Lab) 3.0 Social St. 2.0 Modern Language 2.0 Fine Art 1.0 College Exam(s)-ACT or SAT

  7. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS What Does Your College Require? • ACT- ACT + Writing component • SAT- Reasoning Test • SAT II- Subject Tests (as req. by college) Last Test Dates This School Year (11-12) • June 2, 2012 SAT/ sign-up by May 8 • June 9, 2012 ACT/ sign-up by May 4

  8. NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER Division I & II Athletes • Register at the end of Junior Year • Online Registration • Send Test Scores & Transcript * Be sure to inform your counselor

  9. Research Colleges • Possible College Options • Community College Options • Vocational Programs • Military Options Go Online and Surf the Web!

  10. Summer of Senior Year

  11. College Search • Continue researching colleges • In-Person visits when possible • Narrow college choices • Resume/Personal Statement- “ What makes me Unique?” • Search for on-line scholarships

  12. Sr. Year Registration • Registration Info • Receive Schedule Early in Summer • Schedule changes- limited reasons (mail-in registration) • Release Time • Parking Passes/Id/Activity Cards/Fees • Summer Distance Learning (watch deadlines and be aware of guidelines)

  13. Fall of Senior Year

  14. CollegeApplications • Fill out applications, apply for housing early • Utilize Common Application when applicable • Submit by Deadlines • Send Scores &Transcript • Take/Retake ACT/SAT if appropriate • Take SAT II Tests if appropriate (required) • Continue Scholarship search online & HHS

  15. 2012 College Fairs @ DRHS September ,2012 ASU Gammage NAU Old Main WA Franke U of A Out of State College Fair (October/November - PHX Civic Center)

  16. College Visits HHS Career Center for visiting College Reps Most Colleges will not come to YOU!

  17. Spring of Senior Year

  18. FINANCIAL AID • FAFSA- January 1, 2013 (Free Application for Federal Aid) * APPLY EARLY*

  19. Community College • Complete ACCUPLACER Test (placement) • Fill out application • Schedule Advisor appt. Should I take Calculus?

  20. The Waiting Game… • Wait for admission decisions • Choose your college • Plan for budgeting needs, housing, orientations, etc…

  21. Wrapping it all up! • Take AP Exams- May 2013 • Complete all Senior courses • Final transcript release • Prepare forGraduation!

  22. Graduation HHS 2013 May 23, 2013

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

  24. HHS Counselors Deb Leo……………….. Nicole Gena…………… • Sam Weiss ……………………. • Cindy Harrison …….…… • Gene Valocchi………………… • James Baker…………… • Rosemary Cortez ……………..

  25. www.collegeparents.org - An excellent resource for parents with kids of all ageswww.ed.gov/parents - Parent gateway to the US Governmentwww.theantidrug.com - Parents, the Anti Drugwww.fullesteemahead.org - Raising healthy kidsmycollegeoptions.com - What parents can do to helpwww.pmusa.com/en/prc/index.asp?source=home_fca2 - Parent resource for preventing your child from smokingwww.factsontap.org/transitions/parents.htm - Parent guide to alcohol abusewww.collegeboard.com/community college – College Board’s resource for community colleges www.princetonreview.com - All sorts of college information www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - College Opportunities On-Line (COOL) - links to 7000 colleges/universitieswww.studentaid.ed.gov -Federal Student Aid Site or call 1-800-433-3243  (TTY 800-730-8913 for hearing impaired)www.finaid.org - Student aid sitewww.ed.gov/students - Student gateway to the US Governmentwdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD - Search state aid resources by statewww.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams - Avoid scholarship scams - don't pay!  (FTC site) Helpful Websites

  26. …more websites www.act.org (register for ACT and test prep) www.collegeboard.com (register for SAT and test prep) www.campustours.com/ (virtual tours of college campuses online) www.fafsa.ed.gov (free application for federal student aid) www.asu.edu (Arizona State University) www.maricopa.edu (Maricopa Community Colleges) www.nau.edu (Northern Arizona University) www.arizona.edu (University of Arizona) www.Fastweb.com (Scholarship Info) www.finaid.org (Financial Aid Information Page)

  27. …last of the websites www.MyMajors.com (find a college or university major)www.myfuture.com/ (provides information for teens on careers, scholarships, etc.)www.azcis.intocareers.org (user name: highlandhs, password:4azcis02)www.azwaca.org (apprenticeship programs)www.number2.com (test prep website)www.kaptest.com (offers a free practice test)www.majortests.com/sat (offers free practice mini tests and practice problems)www.findtuition.com (scholarship information)www.scholarshipexperts.com (scholarship information)www.scholarships.com (scholarship information)

  28. This Information will be available all year on the HHS Website (Counseling) www.gilbertschools.net *Select HHS to Hyper link to HHS homepage

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