Your future begins with you – it’s your journey. HHS Class of 2019 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/Resources Counselors will provide you with community resource information. All you have to do is ask: 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/ASVAB Test – November 2nd

Junior Action Plan Graduation Requirements Credit Checks/Transcript Post-Grad/Career Options Class Rank and GPA Dual Enrollment/AP Career/College Options

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 AZ 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.

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

What are my options? Work 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. Trade &Technical Schools University/College

College Entrance Exams ACT or SAT - which one should I take? Some out-of-state colleges/universities require both the SAT and SAT II Subject Tests (Subject tests not required by AZ universities) Due to the changes to the SAT, there are almost no differences between the two exams. Free ACT testing - HHS juniors: February 27, 2018 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

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 Junior Year Count Last year to improve your GPA & Class Rank – for college entrance Attendance After 10th class period absence – placed on audit status (no credit) Stay active and involved – join a sport, activity, club 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. Mrs. Smith has access to all the counselor calendars.