Presented by the SDOHS Counseling Department Junior Parent Night Presented by the SDOHS Counseling Department

Counseling Department Kathleen Giacini (Department Chair) A, B, J, V, Senior M’s Chris Harmonson E, F, G, H, I, U, Sophomore M’s Debbie Harmonson N, P, Q, S, Y, Z, Freshman M’s Lindsay Nelson C, O, T, W, Junior M’s Jennifer Swaine D, K, L, R EJ Jamsgard Counselor Johnnie Payne Counseling Secretary Marc Mur Academic Advisor

Junior Year: Fun Facts These are your final grades before college applications Class rank is only updated in January and June (classes taken in summer ‘19 won’t reflect in class rank until January of Senior year). Ranking is often looked at by competitive schools and scholarships. Time to narrow down decisions about future plans This is the year for college testing (ACT, SAT)

Senior Year Registration Juniors choose class requests with their counselor in the next couple of weeks Changes can be made to requests for one week in January Only required to take what they still need to graduate but can take up to a full day Requesting a half-day: may be scheduled in morning or afternoon and may have lunch--- this cannot be changed Reasons for a schedule change: computer error, graduation requirement, medical, completed course (with counselor approval) College-bound students: continue taking math even if 4 years completed Students that are behind and need to make up credits online- complete in summer; may not be approved during the school year Check with counselor BEFORE signing up for any classes outside of O’Connor

Advanced Placement / Dual Enrollment AP Dual Enrollment Most rigorous classes offered Honors point Test for college credit in May is optional but has the potential to earn the student college credit $99 per test Check College Board website to find out how specific universities will count the scores for credit: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/cred itandplacement/search-credit-policies Credit transfers to most colleges/universities: www.riosalado.edu/dual Cost is $86 per credit hour + registration fee Senior year English and Math have a placement test requirement C’s or better required for college credit Student requests Rio Salado transcript be sent to their college/university to receive the credits

Applying to College Application Usually open in the summer Require: Application, transcripts (www.parchment.com), ACT/SAT scores sent directly from ACT or College Board (unless requested at time of test) In-State Most look at 16 core classes and unweighted GPA for admissions purposes Most use self-reported applications and only require transcript after graduation, unless specifically requested Out-of-State Can have early deadlines- as early as November 1st- check with individual school website for date Verify testing needed- do they need writing or SAT Subject tests?

Financial Aid & Scholarships FAFSA https://fafsa.gov/ application opens October 1st of Senior year (for grants and/or student loans) Academic scholarships are awarded after being admitted ASU- scholarship estimator based on GPA & SAT/ACT https://scholarships.asu.edu/estimator UofA- scholarships based on GPA & SAT/ACT http://financialaid.Arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/scholarships-0 NAU- Lumberjack and others http://nau.edu/Finaid/Aid-Types/Scholarships/ GCU- https://www.gcu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financing/scholarships- grants.php GCC/Maricopa Community Colleges- Presidential Scholarship http://www2.gccaz.edu/honors-program/apply-to-honors Questions? Contact your College Rep http://www.dvusd.org/Page/1699 After admitted, students may work with college’s financial aid office for more assistance Private scholarships are sometimes available through employer for their employee’s children List of some private scholarships in chronological order: http://www.dvusd.org/Page/28992 Athletic scholarships are usually discussed directly between coaches and athlete’s families

Testing- PSAT, SAT, ACT PSAT given on Sat. October 13th, 2018. Junior year PSAT is the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarship program PSAT partners with Khan Academy to create personalized review All Juniors take ACT on 2/20/19 Out of state universities may want SAT/ACT with writing- check websites Sign up for SAT/ACT if necessary in Spring: SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.actstudent.org School code: 030173

NEW! State Testing Grade Enhancement Policy Proficient AZMerit or Meets the Standard AIMS Science = raise 1 letter grade (up to a B)* Highly Proficient or Exceeds the Standard = raise 1 letter grade (up to an A)* *visit www.dvusd.org for specific details

NCAA Student athletes with the potential to play at Division I, II, or III school need to register during Junior year at: http://www.ncaa.org/student -athletes/future NCAA does not accept online courses from outside schools DVOLP courses are accepted- do not mark that they are online classes

Junior Year: To Do List Sign up with Remind– text @20oc to 81010 Check OC Guidance and Wellness class in Canvas (https://dvusd.instructure.com/login/ldap) Visit O’Connor Counseling webpage on www.dvusd.org/sdohs Summer Programs College Reps SAT/ACT prep Scholarships Research/visit colleges, universities, tech & trade schools, careers, etc. Earn the best grades possible

Welcome College Reps! ASU NAU PVCC GCU UofA GCC

Welcome West-MEC Rep!

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