Senior/Parent Night 2018 - 2019 Presented by: Deer Valley Counseling Department

Academic Counselors Chris Terry – A – F (Tues/Wed/Thurs) *Miko Price – G – M *Denise Darre – N – Z * Department Chairs

Ginny Walters Top 35% of Seniors College/Career Counselor Scholarships/Financial Aid College/Military/Vocational Liaison Senior Awards Program

Kim Ulrich-Suss Crisis Counselor 504 Coordinator Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday “How To Help Your Teenager Be College Ready”

Senior Credit Checks First & Second Semester Credit Checks – 22 credits Letters sent home Parent / Student /Teacher Conferences Powerschools academic tracking Phone/e-mail Contact with Teachers Attendance/”Senioritis”

HS Graduation Requirements Community College/CTE University 4 yrs. Language Arts 4 yrs. Math 3 yrs. Lab Science 3 yrs. Social Studies 1 yr. Fine Art / CTE CTE = Career/Technical Education 1 yr. Health / P.E. 6 Electives 22 credits 4 yrs. Language Arts 4 yrs. Math 3 yrs. Lab Science 3 yrs. Social Studies 1 yr. Fine Art or CTE 1yr. Health / P.E. 2 yrs. World Language 4 electives 22 credits

Opportunities for Credit Seniors deficient in credits need full day schedule Seniors will meet with their counselor to develop a recovery plan

Post-Secondary Options Career / Technical School Military Community College University

Career/Technical Lists of schools available in Career Center Application process varies Review Arizona College and Career Guide online at: www.azhighered.org Rep visits during lunches

Military Recruiters visit monthly during both lunches by cafeteria Many different programs of service ROTC National Guard www.military.com

Community Colleges Apply online in Spring Take Placement Test Free, Walk in service Testing Center at any Community College DO NOT NEED ACT/SAT TEST Meet with a community college advisor to get schedule Final Senior Transcript –Parchment.com www.my.maricopa.edu

University Application Process In State Applications Apply Online $25 -NAU; $50 for ASU & U of A May apply without SAT/ACT scores Self-reporting grades Transcript Request- parchment.com

Application Deadlines ASU – January 1 Barrett Honors (ASU) – Nov. 1 U of A – January 1 NAU – January 1 The earlier the better!! Priority deadline is November 1

University Application Process Out of State Univ./College Applications Letters of Recommendations Leadership Positions Community Service Activities at School May Require an Interview with College Representative www.collegedata.com Common Application

Parchment Transcript Request 4 Unofficial for Free, $3.50 for Official Transcripts sent electronically Use Legal Name that appears at school (Jonathon – not Johnny!) We DO NOT send official transcripts to individuals, only unofficial transcripts

ACT/SAT Test Information ACT- 36 points possible – 21 is average Tested on English, Math, Reading & Science Reasoning SAT - 1600 points possible – 1120 is average Tested on Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, & Math SAT Subject test – out-of-state schools Writing is optional for both tests. Some out-of- state schools require the writing

ACT / SAT Test Information Tests should be taken ASAP! Tests can be retaken - colleges will take the best scores. Register Online Test scores can be sent even after you have applied. DVHS does NOT send scores; must come from testing center www.Actstudent.org www.Sat.org

College Fairs Tri University Event – 8/21/18 5:30 – 7:30 pm Beuf Center Private University Event – 9/4/18 6-8 pm DO The Greater Phoenix National College Fair 10/21/18 11am – 3 pm Phoenix Convention Center Register at: www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent

NCAA To participate in Division I or II sports: You must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse Apply “On-Line” ASAP $80 to apply Request Transcript to be sent SAT/ACT Scores must be sent from testing center

Scholarship Categories Academic - Presidential – University/Comm. College Merit Scholarship Estimator – all schools have them Athletics Financial Need – FAFSA—Opens October 1 DVHS FAFSA Night – October 11 Leadership Community Service

Scholarship Searches Useful websites: http://www.dvusd.org/scholarships Collegeboard.com Collegedata.com Collegeconfidential.com fastweb.com fafsa.ed.gov All schools have a net price calculator

SAVE THE DATES August 21 – Tri-University Event 5:30 – 7:30 PM September 4 – Private University Event 6 – 8 PM – District Office October 11 – FAFSA Night – 4 PM to 6:30 pm October 18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences

DVHS Counseling Website www.dvhs.dvusd.org (click on counseling) Powerpoints Timelines Scholarships, testing, calendar of events, and much more! Follow us on Twitter @DVHSCounseling

Career Center Hours : Monday - Friday 7:15am – 2:45pm College & Career Information Military Academies Scholarships Financial Aid info. NCAA Forms College & Military Reps. During SET time & Lunch Job Opportunities Posted Volunteer Information