1. WELCOME JUNIORS QUIETLY LOOK FOR YOUR NAME ON YOUR ECAP BE SEATED
LOGIN ON YOUR COMPUTER
GO TO INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE
Hover over ACADEMICS
Click on COUNSELING
CLICK on GUHSD Scholarship Guide on left side menu

2. Congratulations
CLASS of 2017

4. Graduation is as easy as:
A – Attendance – Tardies
You are allowed 12 absences/tardies combined in a semester
If you go over 12 absences/tardies you may lose credit in that class
B – Behavior
You can lose credit for inappropriate behavior
C – Credits
You must earn a minimum of 22 credits to graduate from high school

5. Attributes of a Successful High School Student
Willingness to Read and Write
On time, Good Attendance and Preparedness
Strong Work Ethic
Homework on time and turned in
Good study habits
Good organizational skills
Willingness to Communicate With Teachers
Good Grades- A’s and B’s

6. Credits How do you earn credits?
Completing Classes With Passing Grades
IF YOU FAIL A CLASS OR LOSE CREDIT:
Summer School Costs $ per class
Online Classes Cost $ per class
Grade Improvement Cost $150 per class

7. Core Point Average
CPA –Average of grade points earned for Core classes passed. English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language and a Fine Art
Class Rank – Your numerical placement in relation to other students in your cohort.

8. CPA (Core Point Average)
Standard Honor Advance Placement A = B = C = D = F = 0.0 (no credit)

10. DIPLOMA CHOICES
STANDARD
ADVANCED
HONORS

11. STANDARD DIPLOMA Community College-Earn AA Degree
2 years-GCC, Estrella, PC all MCCC
Vocational/Technical Careers
Military
MCCC University Transfers
Work

12. ADVANCE/HONORS DIPLOMA
Acceptance to a University-earn Bachelor’s Degree
4 year-ASU, UofA, NAU, GCU
Standard Diploma Options
Community College-Earn AA Degree
2 years-GCC, Estrella, PC all MCCC
Vocational/Technical Careers
Military
MCCC University Transfers
Work

13. Go To Independence Website: www. independence. guhsdaz
Go To Independence Website: Hover over ACADEMICS Click on COUNSELING CLICK on GUHSD Scholarship Guide on left side menu

15. Why West-MEC? Career and Technical Education
High School and/or College Credits
Industry Certification
Low cost
Opportunity!!!

16. What are the requirements?
Attendance, behavior, grades/credits
“C” or better in some subjects
Student/parent provides transportation
Apply the year before the program begins

18. Aesthetician
1 year

19. Emergency Medical Technician
1 semester

20. Fire Science
1 year

21. Massage Therapy
1 year

22. Pharmacy
Technician
1 year

23. Physical
Therapy
1 year

24. What’s next? West-MEC parent night: 11/22/16
Student information meeting:
12/7/16
Application Day: 1/12/17
Signed applications due by:
1/20/17
What’s next?

29. Junior ECAP

30. Things to think about…. Career choices College choices Scholarships
AzCIS
College choices
Scholarships
IHS website

31. FAFSA Free Application For Student Aid
Opens October 1 your Senior year
Qualifies students for grants, low
Interest student and parent loans
Used at community colleges and universities

32. Do you have enough $$ for college?
Tuition & Fees
Room & Board
Books
Personal $
Transportation
$27,744
$10,640
$12,400
$1300
$2028
$1376
$ 27,400
$11,800
$11,340
$1000
$1800
$1500
$26,096
$10,764
$9482
$2050
$2800
$6610
$2610
home)
$1350

33. National College Fair Sunday, October 23 Phoenix Convention Center
Register ahead of time:
Talk with colleges from around the United States and the world

34. Lawyer ? 7:45 Mini Auditorium Want to be a…..
Come hear 2 lawyers talk about college,
Law School, & their jobs now !
Wednesday, November 2
7:45 Mini Auditorium

35. Where do I go for help? Career Center Room 229 7:15 – 3:15 Mon – Thurs
(7:15 – 9:00 a.m. Weds)
7:15 – 2:45 Fridays
Open during both lunches