1. Welcome
Junior Parent Night

2. Agenda Preparing for Senior Year Graduation Requirements
Career Exploration
Letters of Recommendation
Technical, Trade School, College, Military
Testing-ACT and SAT
College Applications
Guest-College Admission Information

3. Waverly Community Schools + Proud to be one of the most diverse schools + A world-class learning experience + Preparing students for real world achievements +Honors, Advanced Placement, Career Center

4. Counseling Team & College Advisor
Tonya Droessler (A-Gl)                    
Stephanie Brokstad (Go-Ph)             
Kristen Gazley (Pi-Z)                         
Jessica Hernandez, College Advisor  

5. Scheduling recently took place
 Scheduling recently took place.  Did your student make choices that best prepare him/her for college?
These are the MINIMUM requirements. Colleges often require or expect more that this:
4 English credits
4 Math credits
(Algebra One, Geometry, Algebra Two, and Senior Year Math)
3 Science credits
(Biology & Chemistry/Physics & 3rd Science Choice)
3 Social Studies Credits
(U.S. History, World History, U.S. Government/Economics)
.5 General Physical Education & .5 Health
2 credits of World Language

6. CAREER EXPLORATION
Career Cruising
Username:  edp-student number
Password: PowerSchool Password
Please have your student log you in.  There is unlimited career exploration information.
Other resources:
Summer idea: Job Shadowing and Career Camps at college (or elsewhere)

7. Letter of Recommendation
There is NO REASON not to have a letter of recommendation at this time.
Many colleges release their application on August 1st.  Teachers are not always easy to contact at this time….why not have a letter ready to go now!
Letters-make a formal request, agree on a deadline, submit a formal letter of appreciation
Who writes the letter?  
Templates are available 

8. What is your next step? Encourage job shadowing
There are endless opportunities for our students that are graduating
Success is something different to each student
Military Reserves, Community College, University, Trade/Apprenticeships
Trade School/Apprentice Resources:

9. Testing
The State of Michigan now uses the SAT during the school year.  Students can still take the ACT.
Recommendation-Take the SAT and ACT.  
To register and pay visit and
Study for the SAT at KHANacademy.org.  All Juniors were guided through this process and established with the test prep website last November.
ACT Workshop-visit (Dr. Bernier)

10. College Applications
Many schools release their application on August 1st
There is absolutely no reason not to apply prior to September 1st
Teachers and students are both very busy at the start of the school year
Students are advised to ask for a letter of recommendation now and let the teacher know that you will be asking them to upload the letter in August