Columbus North Counseling Center Senior Parent Planning Night 07/16/96 Columbus North Counseling Center Senior Parent Planning Night Good Luck Class of 2019 & Parents!

Counseling Center Staff 07/16/96 Counseling Center Staff Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor: 10th-12th A-G Mrs. Mary Jane Shireman 10th-12th H-O Ms. Emily Tucker, Counselor: 10th-12th P-Z Mr. Seth Ragsdale, Counselor: 9th Grade Mrs. Michelle Payne, Registrar Mrs. Michelle Williams, Scholarship Coordinator Mrs. Stacie Fedewa, Secretarial Assistant Mr. Patrick Pemberton, Counseling Director Mrs. Teresa Weichman, C4 counselor

Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate 07/16/96 Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate Senior Meetings August– Senior English classes Will Check Transcripts Current Schedule – Semester Two Schedule Diploma Requirements Senior Data Sheet Answer Questions Give Information

Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate 07/16/96 Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate Graduation Requirements Diploma requirements—CHECK NOW Pass ECA’s in Algebra & English 10 Retests (if you haven’t passed) December & May Senior Project (30 hours total) Jennifer Hester, Senior Project Coordinator; hesterje@bcsc.k12.in.us Room #2419 periods 3-8; Phone: (812) 314-3833 Project-(15-20 hours) Service Learning (10 hours) & Job Shadowing (5 hours) Proposal Paper (Senior English S1) Portfolio/Presentation—December or May Career Information & Exploration Class (Senior Project Completion) http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/northhs/site/default.asp

Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate How to stay informed & do what is needed Bulldog Bytes. Show Me The Money, Counseling Center Website Naviance (on CN Counseling Center link on CN website) Parent Portal (pick up username & password in Main Office) Grades, Assignments, Attendance, Email teachers, School Bulletins Very important for the Senior Year, remember-grades/progress reports are not mailed home. CHECK REGULARLY CN website- www.bcsc.k12.in.us/Page/1324

Step 2: The Right Choice WHAT COLLEGES & EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR: 07/16/96 Step 2: The Right Choice WHAT COLLEGES & EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR: Strength of schedule Grade point average Class rank Test scores Extra-curricular and personal activities Geographical and racial balance Music auditions, Art portfolio, Other PLACES DIFFER! CONTACT THE COLLEGE OR EMPLOYER Check Naviance to see how you compare to current freshmen at the Colleges of your choice!

Step 2: The Right Choice Representatives visiting North Check Naviance CNHS Daily Announcements Listings in Show Me the Money Students sign up on Naviance Parents are welcome to attend by calling the Counseling Center in advance 376-4292 State University Day: August 30 College Fair: September 27th at East

Step 2: The Right Choice Visits off site (campus visits) NO SUBSTITUTE FOR VISITING and immersing in the culture & climate of the post-secondary environment (visit the places you are applying to!) Three days each, junior & senior years Before: Make Appointment with the College Admission Office Obtain unofficial transcript/Mrs. Payne Complete College Visit form /Dean’s Office at least one week prior to the visit During: Speak to admissions & financial aid Tour Campus Attend a class and/or meet with professor After: Return signed College Visit Form to Dean’s Office

Step 3: Taking the Right Tests 07/16/96 Step 3: Taking the Right Tests SAT & ACT Registration- on line or hard copy SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.act.org School Code: 150-610 Take in June-Ocotber Cost (SAT $47.50; $64.50 with essay, ACT $50.50 and $67.00 with essay) Dates & Location (see handout) Test goes here

Step 3: Taking the Right Tests AP Tests Colleges vary on how they use the AP test scores, contact the colleges Tests are first two weeks in May ASVAB Other Required Exams Check with your college Placement tests, SAT Subject tests, CLEP test for college credit

Step 4: Applying to College The College Application Process Finding Applications College website Many colleges prefer online applications Create an account (write down user name & password) Print the college application checklist The Common Application used by many universities. Go to www.commonapp.org Stop by the Counseling Center if you need help finding applications Naviance

Step 4: Applying to College The College Application Process Apply Early Apply by November 1st Check each college deadline carefully Print out required forms & submit Remember, the Counseling Office is CLOSED over Fall Break—Deadlines for submission are 1-2 weeks prior Follow Directions Each college has a unique process, most have a checklist Do your homework, requirements & components differ Check to see if student essay or recommendation letters are required

Step 4: Applying to College The College Application Process Be Responsible Know deadlines & mark on calendar Do legwork and necessary research Update your resume/Student Brag Sheet Be Organized College folder, application folder, and chart to keep track Add the college to your Naviance account “Colleges I am Applying to” Ask for required recommendations in August & September and write essays well ahead of the deadline

Step 4: Applying to College Working with your Counselor Most Colleges require a counselor component Be early and detail-oriented Use the “CNHS Action Form for College Applications” Recommendations require 10 school days Applications are processed on a first-come first-served basis Follow up with the college on every application and check your email frequently!

Step 4: Applying to College Transcripts High School Transcript Students request through their Parchment account Sent directly from CNHS via Parchment Transcript includes: Grades, Class Rank, GPA, Type of Classes, Test Scores College (dual-credit) Transcripts Students request directly from college(s) Contact the college registrar & follow their process

Step 5: Paying for College 07/16/96 Step 5: Paying for College Aid Comes From: Federal Government (FAFSA) State Aid (SSACI) College (merit-based awards) Private (local scholarships, etc) Types of Aid: Loans (you pay back) Scholarships (you don’t pay back) Grants (you have to qualify, you don’t pay back) work study (you work for the university while going to school) Other Options: AmeriCorps, Peace Corps Military Employment Direct questions to College Financial Aid Office

Step 5: Paying for College TIPS Students & Parents work together Communicate Understanding student role in securing $$ for college Get the Numbers Right Research the actual cost of attending each college on your list www.indianacollegecosts.org www.collegeboard.com Tuition, fees, room & board, Books & supplies, estimated personal expenses, transportation expenses

Step 5: Paying for College 07/16/96 Step 5: Paying for College COMPLETE THE FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Applications available October of Senior year Free help is available for filling out FAFSA BCSC FAFSA Night – October 4, 2018 – CEHS at 6:00 p.m. College Goal Sunday at the Learning Center: October 28th,2018 and February 24, 2019. Starts at 2:00! FAFSA due by: March 10th of Senior year. Some schools may have a different date so check with the school! Helpful websites: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.in.gov/ssaci www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

Show Me The Money Scholarship Publication Parent Registration: http://goo.gl/forms/mF41OVF4wQ or right side of the CNHS Homepage Contact Mrs. Payne at (812) 376-4292 or paynem@bcsc.k12.in.us if you need help Log in to Click on “Courses” on the top banner Select “Counseling Center” Scroll to the middle of the page and click the Sign Up Button Student Registration:

Additional Information 07/16/96 Additional Information Athletes: NCAA & NAIA Eligibility For college-bound athletes Division I, Division II, or NAIA college athletics Sliding scale: Grade point average vs. SAT or ACT scores 16 core classes: must be NCAA approved! Check the websites for requirements & registration: NCAA: http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html NAIA: http://www.playnaia.org/ Additional Post-Secondary Options: Internships, Co-ops, Apprenticeships, Military (contact recruiters)

2018-2019 Indiana Required Immunizations Please update the immunization record for your student by: Dropping it off in the main office; Asking your student to drop off it in the nurse’s office; Faxing it to the nurse’s office: 812-376-4291 Emailing it to one of School Nurses: Sonya Harrison, LPN, EMT harrisons@bcsc.k12.in.us Stacey Gilbert, RN gilberts@bcsc.k12.in.us For more information about immunizations and a list of required immunizations by grade level, visit the nurse’s page on CNHS website or the health services tab on the district website.

Columbus North Counseling Center 07/16/96 Columbus North Counseling Center Have a great year!