Your future begins with you – it’s your journey. HHS Class of 2018 Your future begins with you – it’s your journey.

Meet your Counselors! A-Er Mrs. Harris Es-Lam Dr. Kelpsh Lan-Roo Ms. Robbins Rop-Z Mr. Evans

Confidentiality The counseling office is a safe place We respect you and your right to privacy and confidentiality Exceptions: Self-harm Harm to others or yourself Knowledge of others being harmed The law requires us to report it Our first priority is to keep our students safe!

Community Assistance Cards Cards with community resources that one may need Suicide prevention 24-hour hotlines Domestic violence Substance abuse Food banks Shelters Available in the Counseling Office HUSD Local Resource Guide: https://www.husd.org/cms/lib/AZ01001450/Centricity/Domain/734/Local_Resourc es.pdf

Career Center Mrs. Smith Career Specialist Career questions Looking for a job Information on scholarships and financial aid College visits PSAT/SAT/ACT testing info, test prep sessions and study guides Military

Senior Action Plan Graduation Requirements Credit Checks/Transcript Letters of Recommendation/Resume Post-Grad/Career Options College Applications Financial Aid Scholarships

Graduation Requirements Curriculum Graduation AZ University Entrance English 4 credits Math Science 3 credits Social Studies 2 credits Foreign Language - 2 (two years of the same language) Fine Arts OR CTE 1 credit Physical Education Electives 6 credits TOTAL 22 credits and must pass the Civics Test 16 Grade Point Average No Minimum GPA Unconditional admission: 3.0 unweighted core GPA No deficiencies (minimum 2.0 in any subject area)

Class Rank vs GPA What is the point of taking weighted classes if the universities look at unweighted core GPA? Class rank is weighted. Universities and some scholarships look at both unweighted core course work and weighted class rank.

How can I walk with my friends in May?!?!?! Behind in credits? How can I walk with my friends in May?!?!?! Plan should be in place NOW Communicate with your counselor Zero hour classes Credit recovery classes Pass all classes Be positive…I am graduating in May See your counselor to discuss your options and see what works best for you.

Dual Enrollment / AP Dual Enrollment Credit transfers to in-state and some out-of-state colleges. Check out the Course Equivalency Guide on AZ Transfer to see how credit transfers in-state. http://www.aztransfer.com/ Dual Enrollment credit does not show up on Higley High School transcripts. You must order your transcript from CGCC. *It’s not too late to sign up for dual enrollment – sign up now!! *CGCC Dual Enrollment $86 per credit hour vs. In-State University $900-$1,000 per credit hour Advanced Placement (AP) Many colleges and universities offer credit or placement for certain AP scores. You can find a college’s AP credit policy on College Board’s website: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

Letters of Recommendation Required for many universities and scholarships Be proactive – some programs require letters before fall break What makes YOU stand out? This is your time to shine! Appointment with the counselor is recommended Give your recommender 2 weeks to complete the letter. Letters will not be written over breaks and breaks do not count as the two week notice. Form available in Career Center (helpful to include resume)

Letters of Recommendation Resume Why Create A Resume? Scholarships College Admissions Employment Community Service Letters of Recommendation Sports/Coaches When you are asking someone to write a letter of recommendation, you need to give them at least 2 weeks notice. Higley Highlights pp. 10-11 Mrs. Ortega has a different handout on writing personal statements that may be helpful.

Post-Secondary Options

What are my options? University/College Military Community College You may take different paths at different times in your life. Keep your career goals in mind and take the path the best suits you. Work Trade &Technical Schools

What is your role? Plan Research Communicate Know your resources Be on time – watch deadlines Ask for help

Community Colleges Wide range of occupational, vocational and educational programs Prerequisites, then transfer to university Certificate programs and Associate’s Degree programs The Accuplacer Placement Test is required and is given at the Community College campuses Higley Highlights p. 7 gives you basic information about some of the different community colleges along with their websites. Higley Highlights p. 13 (bottom) gives information of programs offered at some community colleges.

Career Opportunities And many more! Mesa CC Construction Drafting Chandler Gilbert CC Aircraft Construction Technology Aircraft Maintenance Aviation Equine Science Golf Course Operations Media Arts: Dig. Imaging Early Childhood Programs Gateway CC Court Reporting Automotive Technology (Partnership w/ Nissan & Toyota) Hydrologic Studies Nursing Respiratory Therapist Medical Radiographer Central Arizona College Dietetic Education Heavy Diesel Massage Therapy Welding John Deere Program Mesa CC Construction Drafting Para-Medicine Police Academy Preparation Nursing Firefighting Scottsdale CC Culinary Arts Radiography Yoga Teaching Certification Speech-Language Pathology Broadcasting And many more!

Community Colleges Open Admissions Policy Apply in 2nd semester at Maricopa Colleges www.my.maricopa.edu or Central Arizona College www.centralaz.edu

Trade & Technical Schools Vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. Research Visit the school Talk with students and employers Look for internship opportunities

Military The U.S. Military is one of the largest employers of vocational programs in the world. **The ASVAB exam will take place on November 2nd. Sign up in the Career Center. This is a good opportunity to have your college paid for, just be aware that before you sign on the dotted line, there is a service commitment. Military visits Higley Highlights p. 2 Explore career options available through each of the military branches College tuition and scholarship opportunities Check in the Career Center for dates of Military Rep visits Remember to involve your parents in the process 21 21 21

In-State University Admissions Assured Admission: 3.0 unweighted core GPA or better in the 16 core courses No deficiencies in core courses (minimum 2.00 in any subject area) Some majors have higher requirements for admission Delegated Admission: 2.5 unweighted core GPA or better in the 16 core courses No more than 2 deficiencies (minimum 2.00 in any subject area) Deficiencies cannot be in both math and science Competencies may also be met by ACT/SAT test scores  Calculate your core GPA using the calculator on the HHS Counseling website https://www.husd.org/Page/41489

Apply online – applications are open! Check deadlines on the school’s website ASU – VIP/Priority admission 11/1 NAU – for those already admitted: merit scholarship notifications in August, housing application opens 9/1 UA Request transcript to be sent to university AFTER you have applied An Official Transcript Request Form can be filled out in the Career Center. Option of self-reporting grades on application Don’t forget, colleges have application fees University information in Higley Highlights p. 6 If you need the contact information for Higley’s representative for a particular university, see Mrs. Ortega in the Career Center

In-State University Honors Programs Most schools have higher admissions requirements ASU separate application NAU separate application UA no separate application, students will be invited to apply based on the information provided on their general admissions application

Private and Out of State Colleges When to apply – Check each school’s website – these vary significantly! Highly selective schools have earlier deadlines (Early Action, Early Decision) May use Common App or SendEdu HAVE AN IN-STATE BACKUP PLAN!!

College Entrance Exams ACT or SAT - which one should I take? Check with your University Some Universities - SAT Subject Tests (not required by in-state schools) Due to the changes to the SAT, there are almost no differences between the two exams. What do I need to do? Check dates and registration deadlines ACT given 6 times per year SAT given 7 times per year Register online ACT – www.actstudent.org SAT – www.collegeboard.org Review test-taking tips Take practice exams and/or test prep sessions Tests can be taken multiple times SAT/ACT information in Higley Highlights p. 9

College Visits Sign up for college visits in the Career Center Upcoming college visits are posted on the Career Center website College Night September 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Higley High School

Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) Create parent and student FSA ID https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm Apply ON or AFTER October 1st senior year. Update annually. https://fafsa.ed.gov/ FAFSA Priority Deadlines ASU 1/1 UA 3/1 NAU 11/15 Apply for FAFSA AZ College Goal FAFSA Workshop November 16th during school Financial Aid Night November 16th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Higley High School College Goal AZ FAFSA Community Events – free assistance with FAFSA completion https://collegegoal.az.gov/event-information

Scholarship Information Academic and Merit - top GPA and high test scores Merit Estimator on college websites and Career Center website Separate application is not required for in-state Check college websites for additional scholarship opportunities Scholarships available from businesses, civic groups, government, church, etc. Athletic, minority, creative, unusual, community service, and more! Scholarship information is available on the Career Center website and in AzCIS Apply early and apply often!

Community College Scholarships Maricopa Community College Presidential Scholarship pays for tuition and fees to 15 credit hours for four consecutive semesters as long as student maintains academic standards. *May qualify via placement test scores, rank in top 20% of class * May qualify via placement test scores, 3.0 GPA and does not rank in the top 20%

NCAA Plan Ahead Division I or II Schools 16 Core Courses GPA/SAT or ACT requirements www.eligibilitycenter.org Meet with your counselor Higley Highlights p. 12 www.dynamitesports.com is a great website to track your process through the NCAA and it gives you some background to how the whole NCAA process works. CHECK IT OUT!

Making Your Decision “Decision Making is a Process, not an Event” Visit campuses over fall break - 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.

Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) AzCIS (replaced Naviance) https://portal.azcis.intocareers.org/ Information on the HHS Counseling website Personal assessments Career planning Resume building College search Scholarships

Make your Senior Year Count What is Senioritis?! Attendance After 10th class period absence – placed on audit status (no credit) Stay active and involved Maintain a challenging course load Talk to adults in the field you want to pursue HAVE FUN!

Questions? Visit Mrs. Smith in the Career Center or go to the HHS Career Center website: http://www.husd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7972 Schedule an appointment with your counselor

Higley High School Graduation Academic Goals Met Higley High School Graduation ASU – Wells Fargo Arena May 24, 2018