NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT/STUDENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS High School Counselors: Mr. Dave Witucki Mr. Dion Charity Mrs. Sarah Gammans Mr. Mike Kapustka

GUIDANCE SERVICES AND RESOURCES The Northview High School Guidance Department is committed to prepare all students for life’s next step through comprehensive academic, personal, and post-secondary guidance in collaboration with staff, parents, and community. A. Counselor Accountability 1. Mr. Kapustka (A, B-BL, H) 2. Mr. Witucki (BO-G) 3. Mr. Charity (I-P) 4. Mrs. Gammans (Q-Z) B. General Housekeeping Details 1. Scheduling Appointments 2. Academic/College 3. Personal/Social Issues

Naviance Family Connections http://connections. naviance College search. Schedule college visits with links to colleges. Sign up for college reps high school visits. Apply to colleges and track applications. Request transcripts to be sent to colleges. Receive emails from the NHS Guidance Office for upcoming events.

MavinAdLearn Employability Skills Pilot “Northview 9” 4 Behavior Skills - CCAP Core Communication Collaboration Attendance Productivity 5 Functional Skills - STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math

MAVINAdLearn & Students to Business (S2B) Educational Foundation Cloud-based software platform that allows students to practice the “Northview 9” traits and skills through videos testimony and questions developed by local businesses illustrating how the “Northview 9” are integral in producing their products/services. S2B Foundation created to promote, educate, train, implement and certify the “Northview 9”. We welcome videos from businesses and professionals!

FINISH STRONG! Maintain a strong schedule, good attendance and grades. Utilize academic resources such as Classroom teachers, CATS, Khan Academy.

SENIOR YEAR “ACTION PLAN” A. Standardized Testing (ACT, SAT & SAT Tests) SIGN UP DEADLINES ACT SAT Sept. 22nd for Oct. 28th Test Sept. 8th for Oct. 7th Test Nov. 3rd for Dec. 9th Test Oct. 5th for Nov. 4th Test Fee waivers are available for students with free/reduced lunch. B. Area College Nights -National Christian College Fairs/ Cornerstone University Monday, Sep.18th/ 6:30-8:30pm -College Night/Aquinas College Tues. Oct. 24th/ 6:00-7:30pm C. College Visitation (2 excused absences per semester)

SENIOR YEAR “ACTION PLAN” D. On Site Representative Visits – Register through Family Connections/Naviance E. Applying to Post-Secondary Options F. Important Application Deadline Dates G. MME (April 10-12, 2018)-For those who have not taken. - No retakes allowed H. NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center I. A.P. Testing NOTE: A.P. exam fee was $93.00 last year. More specific information will be provided in Feb. 2018

College Campus Visits & Applications Log onto the college website. Can go through Family Connection Search for “visit college” option on Admissions page to reserve a tour date and time. In addition to the general tour, we recommend arranging appointments with specific academic offices, financial aid, etc. Application deadlines vary, but we strongly recommend application submissions by mid-October in order to receive maximum consideration for college-based scholarship consideration (specific academic programs, competitions, etc.). Please check college websites to verify deadlines. Many colleges have Early Action or Notification for admissions and scholarships.

College Representative Visits @ Northview High School Students sign up for admissions rep. visits through their Family Connections. This is communicated via student announcements, promotion in classrooms, etc.

Non-Degree Programs GRCC Workforce Training Weekly information sessions. Monthly enrollment. Most programs run 20 weeks (approx. 34hrs/wk.) Program examples include: Auto Tech., Computer Support Tech., CNC Tech., Construction, Med. Assist., Welding. grcc.edu/jobtraining/programs

NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE Transcript requests must be made through Family Connection. Letters of recommendation (requested via Family Connection) require 5-7 working days. Students applying to Common Application schools MUST request letters from NV staff through Family Connection, NOT their Common App. account. ACT/SAT test scores need to be sent to each college being applied to.

COLLEGE APPLICATION TIPS Student should: Keep their Family Connection account updated Be sure email address is appropriate and professional Check email on a regular basis Complete applications primarily on their own

NCAA & NAIA Students who wish to participate in athletics at Division I, Division II, or NAIA colleges must be certified by the NCAA or the NAIA Eligibility Centers Core curriculum requirements and test scores must meet eligibility standards. Please schedule an appointment with the Guidance Office for more specific information. Be sure to send ACT/SAT scores directly through www.actstudent.org Be sure to send ACT/SAT scores directly through www.actstudent.org and/or www.collegeboard.org. Link to both athletic Eligibility Centers through Family Connections.

GENERAL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS Financial Aid Meeting: October 3, 2017/6:30pm FAFSA recommended deadline- Feb. 17, 2018. Actual deadline- March 1, 2018 Check prospective college websites regarding additional financial aid requirements. (CSS Profile or Institutional ) Scholarship Information in Family Connection under the “college” tab. RaiseMe - Check out your micro-scholarships!

SPRING College commitment: May 1st, 2018 *Students must make a final decision on the institution they will be attending A.P. Testing: May 7th – May 18th, 2018 CLEP Testing: Prior to fall college semester (Check with selected college if interested) Graduation: Thurs., May 24th, 2018

Additional Resources… NORTHVIEW WEBSITE www.nvps.net Student News (announcements) Senior Parent Meeting Powerpoint Senior Audit Powerpoint Available mid-September

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD