1. JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
The process begins…..

2. March 12th
Mandatory for graduation
Free!!
College and Career Readiness
Want a shortened schedule your senior year?
Score 22 on ELA
Score 18 on Math
3.0 Cumulative GPA

3. How do you prepare for the ACT Exam??
Every Junior received an ACT Practice Guide during credit checks
Juniors have been placed in ACT Prep during their Advisory
Ryan Fitzgibbons ~ Tutors Across America ~ ACT Boot Camp
Presidents’ Day Weekend
February 15th - 18th (no Sunday)

4. Why is the ACT Exam So Important?
Shortened Schedule Senior Year
School Star System
College and Career Readiness
College Acceptance
Scholarships

5. Admission Requirements….
*Fall Admission - TBA
*Application Fee - $60
3.0 GPA in 13 Core Units
English - 4
Math - 3
Social Science - 3
Natural Science - 3 OR
1120 SAT (EBRW and Math)
22 ACT (Composite Score)
Nevada Advanced High School Diploma

6. Admission Requirements….
High School core Academic GPA of 3.0 OR
1120 SAT Critical Reading and Math
22 ACT Composite Score
Nevada Advanced High School Diploma
* Fall Admission - TBA
* Application Fee - $60

8. ACT & SAT scores count….in fact, they are VALUABLE!!

9. How to Pay for College??
The Federal Government - Federal Grants, Federal Student Loans, employment through the Federal Work-Study Program
State Government - State Financial Aid
Colleges and Universities - Financial Aid, Scholarships
Millennium Scholarship
Nevada Promise Scholarship
AP Test Scores

10. Receive a qualified score on a college entrance examination
You must finish high school with an overall 3.25 GPA for all coursework OR
Receive a qualified score on a college entrance examination
ACT ~ combined score of 21 or higher
SAT ~ combined score of 1070 or higher
Also….you must have completed the minimum core curriculum requirements:
English Credits
Math (including Algebra II or higher 4 Credits
Natural Science Credits
Social Science and History Credits

11. Free Application for Federal Student Aid
An Office of the US Department of Education
Applications can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students
Submit the FAFSA to apply for free college aid like scholarships and grants, in addition to federal student loans
October 1st ~ window opens to apply!!

12. Standard Diploma 22 ½ Credits of approved coursework
20 units in the required areas of study
2 ½ units of elective credit in approved coursework
4 Credits from each of the 4 core subject areas
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Mathematics course units must include at least Geometry or above
Students must complete 100 hours of Community Service

13. Advanced Diploma 24 credits of approved coursework
20 units in the required areas of study
2 ½ units of elective credit in approved coursework
4 Credits from each of the 4 core subject areas
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Mathematics course units must include at least Algebra II or above
Weighted GPA must be 3.25 or higher
Students must complete 100 hours of Community Service

14. Diploma of Distinction
24 credits of approved coursework
20 units in the required areas of study
2 ½ units of elective credit in approved coursework
12 units in Honors and/or Advanced Placement Courses in any subject
4 Credits from each of the 4 core subject areas
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Mathematics course units must include at least Algebra II or above
Weighted GPA must be 3.50 or higher
Students must complete 100 hours of Community Service

15. Monitor Your Student’s Academic Progress….

16. Is your student on-track for graduation??
Junior Credit Check completed earlier in the school year
Additional Junior Credit Check will be completed prior to the end of the school year
Off-Track for graduation??
Credit Retrieval through Delta Academy
Summer School
Take required courses in lieu of electives
Will not be granted a shortened schedule

17. College Presentations for Juniors
March 20th
March 26th

18. Start Now…... Resume How do you stand apart from other applicants?
Letter of Recommendations
FAFSA
College Applications
Military Recruiters
Missionary Paperwork
Technical School Applications