Class of 2020 WELCOME

Guidance Office Jackie Moriarty Carrie Olsen Mrs. Jill Birt Mrs. Cherry Coats Mrs. Melissa Cetta Mr. Eric Gardner Mrs. Carly Ryan Guidance Secretary Jackie Moriarty Records Office Carrie Olsen

Career Center Marcela Clark

Today Transcript/Class Rank Post-Secondary Planning Financial Planning NCAA NHS MET Professional Academy Student Panel

Transcript What:    A record of your academic accomplishments in high school. It lists every class you took (grade 9-12), when you took them, and the grade you received in each class, sometimes along with additional information such as standardized test scores. Why:  Apply to College; Graduate High School;  Transfer Schools; Apply for Jobs; Apply for Scholarships; Enter Military

Class Ranking Ranking is impacted by 3 things Grades reflected in your GPA Number of Honors courses completed Total number of credits earned since the beginning of your freshmen year. Done 2 times each year – January/June Most important ranking is the 6th semester!

Questions to Ask Yourself…. Have you been continuously challenging yourself with the classes you take? Does your transcript show this (such as honors or AP classes)? Do you practice a Growth Mindset? Are there classes that I am going to need to retake?  Retaking Class = No Credit

Post-Secondary (After High School) Options 4 Year Universities 2 Year Community College Programs Certification Programs @ Community Coll. Private or Trade Schools – DeVry, Art Institute, etc. Apprenticeships Military Work

AZ State Universities ASU NAU UofA Complete the required 16 core classes in high school with a “C” or better Top 25% in high school graduating class or 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = "A") ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)* Spring 2019 SAT 1120 (1180 nonresidents) Complete an Application Fall 2019

State Universities Delegated Admission For students NOT in the top 25% or 3.0 G.P.A. Vary by University Please check out the admissions page online

In-State University Costs NAU Tuition: $10, 764 + Room: $5,216 ASU Tuition: $10,370 + Room: $11,386 UofA Tuition: $12,817 +  Room: $11,300 **Plus Books & other expenses!  PER YEAR

NAU Lumberjack Scholars Award 3.5 GPA in 16 core classes May only repeat 1 classes No “C’s” in core class Pays 100% Tuition

Community College/Tech & Trade School Admission High School Diploma Complete Application Process ASSET Placement Test – Comm. Colleges Portfolio of work – Tech/Trade programs

Technical & Trade Programs Many certification programs are offered at Community Colleges (lower cost) Automotive Tech, Networking Specialist, Real Estate Agent, EMT, Para-legal are examples Trade Schools offer compressed programs DeVry, AAI, Art Institute of Phx are examples CHECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALTERNATIVES – LESS $$$

Financial AID Scholarships Institution (given by schools) Private Merit Based (GPA, Class Rank) Other Private Criteria

Financial AID It’s for everyone going to any school after graduation Grants and Loans Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Federal program based upon previous year’s income taxes (parents and students). Grants & Loans based on family contribution PIN (online application) Priority Dates – 1st come 1st serve

What if I’m not going to college? Research occupations that interest you. Take courses that will make you “marketable” to employers (Auto Tech, Business, Computers) Locate “job shadowing”/internship possibilities (Professional Internship, J.A.G., COOP, West-MEC) Mrs. Marcela Clark in Career Center (Library)

Career/College Exploration: Where do I get more information? Resources for Students Career Planning AzCIS.intocareers.org ASVAB College Information www.collegeboard.com Financial Aid www.fastweb.com SMHS Guidance Website Career Center

EMPLOYMENT Education and Income How does what I KNOW impact what I earn? High School drop-outs earn $10,000 per year LESS than people with a high school diploma - $500,000+ over your lifetime College graduates earn $24,000 per year MORE than the average high school graduate $1,000,000+ over your lifetime

Playing Sports in College (The NCAA Clearinghouse) Anyone interested in participating in college athletics must be cleared. Start the process at the Beginning of your junior year. You must have a GPA of 2.3 in your core courses AND take the ACT or SAT. See Mr. Gardner for specific details.

Criteria for Selection into National Honor Society Must be Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing 3.7 weighted cumulative G.P.A. or top 10% Co-curricular/Extra curricular Activities (minimum of 2) Leadership position performed in high school. Volunteer/Community Service performance Character of the student -teacher recommendations

Class of 2020 Cell Phone Notifications A.  Push Notifications Smart Phone: Open you web browser and go to the following link- rmd.at/9372gg OR B.  Text Notifications:  new message        TO:    81010        Message:  @9372gg

WWW.raise.me New Program where students can automatically earn scholarships from colleges Get an A in  a course =  $100-$1,000 Get a B in a course = $50-$600 Participate in school club or sport = $25-$250 REGISTER NOW!!

OCTOBER 26th ECAP Review/Course Offerings WHERE:   Lecture Hall WHO:  All World History & English II If you do not have English or History this semester you will receive a pass on October 25th to be dismissed from one of your Electives Electronic Classroom:  Nov 1st - 3rd

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