1. Senior Parent Presentation
Class of 2016
Senior Parent Presentation

2. Senior Staff Senior Counselors Marci Fankhauser (A-F)
Maggie Lahey (G-M)
Jean Lungren (N-Z)
Administrative Assistants
Andrea Frost – Counselor appointments/General information
Diele Harrold – Advisory and Scholarships
Monique Malamma – Graduation products/Commencement
Special Projects Coordinator
Jamie Woodards– Financial Aid, State Assessments, SAT/ACT/AP, Culminating Presentations
Registrar
Kim Kitchen– Transcripts and Class Rank
Administration
Principal – Jon Ronngren
Assistant Principal – Kecia Fox
Assistant Principal – Kevin Schwartz
Athletic Director – Erik Titus
Mike Baribault – Dean of Students
Travis Dotzauer – School Resource Officer

3. Student Success Open communication Self-direction
With parents, teachers, school counselor
Self-direction
Motivation, staying on top of things, seeking help when needed
Ownership and responsibility
Asking questions, meeting deadlines, not making excuses

4. Parent Success Open communication with your student
Respectful communication with school staff (teachers, counselors, etc.)
Reasonable expectations of both your student and the high school
Shifting responsibilities of student to the student (calls, questions, deadlines, etc.)

5. Graduation Requirements
26 High School Credits
State Assessments
Must Pass Reading and Writing HSPE or ELA
Must Pass Math Algebra or Geometry EOC
If a student has not yet met standard in a subject area, the COE (an alternative) will be discussed with impacted students this year
Culminating Presentation/High School Beyond Plan/Portfolio requirements

6. Culminating Presentation
Portfolio
Requirements discussed during Advisory
Job Shadow or Career Project is required
Proposals due by November 18th (recommended)
Completion by January 6
Culminating Presentation
Spring 2016
Practice Schedule – To Be Determined
Final Presentation - April 21
Power Point Outline/Info will be provided during English class
Who am I? (Personal/Social)
Where am I going? (College/Career)
How am I going to get there? (Academic)
Note: All needed materials are available on the
AHS Counseling Center's webpage

7. Important Dates Senior Manuals
Manuals distributed and reviewed in English classrooms
September 21-22
Culminating Presentation Information Session
September 23 – Senior meeting in Brodniak Hall
Portfolio and Presentation requirements will be discussed
ASVAB
December 9 - Brodniak Hall, 7:30 a.m.
Free - sign up in Counseling Center in November
For students interested in the Armed Service and/or career assessment
Financial Aid Night
December 3 – Brodniak Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Important for parents and students to attend
FAFSA – -- Applications cannot be submitted until after January 1.
May apply for PIN at in the fall

8. SAT vs. ACT Standardized Tests to Assess College Readiness
Curriculum Based Assessment (English, Math, Reading & Science)
SAT
Reasoning Assessment (Critical Reading, Math & Writing)
November 7 & June 4 at AHS (other sites/dates available)
Deadline for Nov. 8 registration is October 9
Register online at , $54.50
Note: A thorough description of differences is available on the Counseling Center webpage.
Fee Waivers are available for students qualifying for F/R

9. Applying to College Application
Colleges have fully shifted from paper applications to online
Process will be outlined during English classes on Sept
Admission requirements and deadlines vary from college to college
Visit college website for specific details
Common Application
Over 500 colleges in 47 states use this application
Teacher Recommendation is required
Counselor Report is also required
Note: Counselor Recommendation is no longer required
Transcripts are sent electronically by counselors for Common Application only

10. Applying to College – cont.
Official AHS Transcript
Complete Transcript Request Form in Registrar’s Office
Transcripts will be ready for pick-up in the Registrar’s Office after 24 hours
Reminder
No need to request transcripts for Common Application!
Students should have ownership of transcript requests
Letters of Recommendation
Give the writer at least three weeks to prepare recommendation
A completed Letter of Recommendation Form must be provided to the writer. Available on the Counseling Center webpage
Seniors are strongly encouraged to write a thank you note to the writer

11. Scholarships AHS Counseling Center's webpage Check weekly for updates
Scholarship Search Websites

12. Communication Advisory Screamer (monthly) E-mail/Message Center
AHS website – Daily Bulletins, etc.
Counseling webpage
Select “Counseling Center” from “Departments” drop down menu

13. Thank you for attending!
We welcome your questions at this time