1. Your Junior Year
Class of 2017
Mrs. Baer
your counselor!!

2. Welcome
Tons to cover!!!!
I need your full attention!!! Or we’ll be here forever…

3. The Counseling Department
Mrs. Baer 11th
Ms Henicle
Mrs. Shaul 10th
Mr. Crist 9th
Mrs. Caiati
Ms Raudabaugh 12th
We are located on B and C level

4. Credit Requirements 23.5 4 Cr. of English
4/3 Cr. of Math (Career Tech)
4 or 3 Cr. of Social Studies
4 or 3 Cr. of Science
1.5 Cr. of Physical Education
4 or 4.5 Cr. of Electives
1 Cr. of Computer Applications
.5 Cr. of Health 9
.5 Cr. Career Prep or 1.0 World Lang.
.5 Cr. 21st Century Communication
23.5

5. 16.5 credits Credit Requirements At the end of the year you need
to be on track to Graduate with
the Class of 2017

6. What do you look like on paper?
YOUR TRANSCRIPT
What do you look like on paper?

7. This is what colleges and employers see…

8. Other Graduation Requirements
Research Paper
Keystones – Proficient or Advanced
Algebra 1
Literature
Biology

9. A word from Administration…
Don’t miss these opportunities because you didn’t listen:
Senior Privilege
Work Experience
Educational Internships
ETC
Parking Permits
* Most of these require an application and advance planning!!!

10. POSTSECONDARY PLANNING aka: Life After High School

11. Things you may need and what we do to help you!!!
College?
Technical School
2-year College
4-year College
Military?
Work?
A combination of the above?
Not sure?

12. Technical Schools What areas interest you?
Contact schools to learn how to apply! (in person or online)
Shadow a CT shop to see if the work interests you.

13. MILITARY Take the ASVAB – Nov 18th Sign up in the Counseling Office
Talk to recruiters
Talk to those who are in that branch
Military Careers book in resource room

14. Colleges who visited us last year – they come to us!!!
Hagerstown Community College  Wilson College  United States Naval Academy  Coppin State Univ.  Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School  Penn State  Harrisburg Area Community College  Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology  Swarthmore College  Widener University  Shippensburg University  Juniata University  Shenandoah University  University of Pittsburgh  St. Francis University  King’s College  Frostburg University  Slippery Rock University  Robert Morris University  Duquesne University  Mount Aloysius College  Shepherd University  Washington and Jefferson College  Grove City  Lockhaven University  West Virginia State University  Lebanon Valley College  Westminster College  Messiah College  Dickinson College  Bridgewater College  Empire Beauty School  Eastern University  Lycoming College  Albright College  Hiram G Andrews Center  11 were here in the month of September (this year) alone!!!
Listen to announcements, check the website and the portal!!!

15. Hagerstown Community College both events host over 100 Colleges!!!
COLLEGE NIGHTS
Hagerstown Community College
(in the Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center ARCC)
Wednesday, October 16
6:00 – 8:00pm
Chambersburg Area SR. HS - gym
Wednesday, October 21
6pm- 7:30pm
both events host over 100 Colleges!!!

16. PSAT Great practice for the SAT’s Qualify for the NMSQP ($)
Wednesday, Oct. 7:45a.m.
No need to register because every junior takes it! No cost!!
Get your free study guide!!
Great college/career info available after the test

18. College Testing Have you taken the SAT ??? If not – take it this year!
*WASHS Code –
November 7th & May WASHS
College Codes – where do you want your scores to go?
Be accurate and complete on the registration form!
ACT’s – a few colleges prefer these! Check requirements/recommendations.

19. We have SAT fee Waivers if you are on Free and Reduced lunches –
The NEW SATs
What you will take on the PSAT
New SAT – March 2016
We have SAT fee Waivers if you are on Free and Reduced lunches –
just see me!!

20. NCAA If you are an athlete
If you plan on playing at a division I or II college
You must register as a junior!

21. Paying for College Financial Aid Night January 13th at 6:30 PM
How to pay for college or career school?
How to apply for federal student financial aid?
The three types of financial aid available....
scholarships/grants
loans
work study

22. LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP Average amount is $10,000/year
Application process begins in December
There will be an informational meeting when the applications come in
Listen to announcements!!

23. Early to College What is it? You get a discount.
Meeting for interested students Oct. 15 at 8:00am

24. The most-est helpful is:
Helpful Websites
The most-est helpful is:
(user name and
password – wayne)
*These can be found on the counseling website

25. LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Summer Programs
Scholarships
College Visits
Deadlines
Golden Opportunities

26. Important Dates OCT 7/8 Parent Conferences
9 SAT Registration deadline for
Nov. 7th SAT
14 PSAT’s
21 Franklin County College Night (C-burg)
NOV 18 ASVAB (Free): Pre-registration in Counseling Office for Juniors
DEC ? PSAT results lesson aka “How to get the most out of all the free stuff you got”
6-15 Keystones
JAN 13 Financial Aid Night, 6:30 WASHS
MAY 2-12 AP Exams
16-27 Keystones
27 Last Day of School

27. Junior Questionnaire Please write in your full name
What are your plans after HS?
What do you need help with?

28. Still have questions??? Stop by my office – C-level
Schedule an appointment
Tell me what you need
If I don’t know I will find out!