1. NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT STUDENT MEETING SEPT. 4, 2019

2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
High School Counselors:
Mr. Dion Charity
Mrs. Sarah Gammans
Mrs. Kasey Hagler
Mr. Mike Kapustka

3. COUNSELING SERVICES AND RESOURCES The Northview High School Counseling Department is committed to prepare all students for life’s next step through comprehensive academic, personal, and post-secondary guidance in collaboration with staff, parents, and community.
A. Counselor Accountability
1. Mr. Kapustka (A, B, G-J, W-Z)
2. Mrs. Hagler (TBA)
3. Mr. Charity (E,F, K-P)
4. Mrs. Gammans (C, D, Q-V)
B. General Housekeeping Details
1. Scheduling Appointments
2. Academic/College
3. Personal/Social Issues

4. Naviance Student https://student.naviance.com/northviewhs
College/Career search
Student tasks assigned through Naviance
Senior Interview Sheet (required task)
Schedule college visits with links to colleges
Sign up for college reps high school visits
Apply to colleges and track applications
Request transcripts to be sent to colleges
Receive s from the NHS Counseling Office for upcoming events

5. SENIOR YEAR “ACTION PLAN”
Attend your Senior Audit - Starts next week during the school day. We will send passes to students with their audit time.
Standardized Testing (ACT & SAT Tests)
SAT Sept. 6th for Oct. 5th test
ACT Sept. 20th for Oct. 26th test
Fee waivers are available for students with free/reduced lunch.
College Night/Aquinas College - Tues. Oct. 15th 6:00- 7:30pm
College Visit/Job Shadow
(2 School excused absences per semester)
MME (April 14-16, 2020)-For those who have not taken. - No retakes allowed

6. FINISH STRONG! Maintain a strong schedule, good attendance and grades.
Utilize academic resources such as Classroom teachers, CATS, Khan Academy.

7. College Campus Visits & Applications
How to sign up for a on campus college visit
Log onto the college website.
Search for “visit college” option on Admissions page to reserve a tour date and time.
In addition to the general tour, we recommend arranging appointments with specific academic offices, financial aid, etc.
Application deadlines vary, but we strongly recommend application submissions by mid-October in order to receive maximum consideration for college-based scholarship consideration (specific academic programs, competitions, etc.).
Please check college websites to verify deadlines. Many colleges have Early Action or Notification for admissions and scholarships.

8. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Transcript requests must be requested through Naviance Student
Letters of recommendation (requested via Naviance Student) require 5-7 working days.
Students applying to Common Application schools MUST request letters from NV staff through Naviance Student, NOT their Common App. account.
ACT/SAT test scores need to be sent to each college being applied to.

9. COLLEGE APPLICATION TIPS
Keep your Naviance Student account updated
Be sure address is appropriate and professional. USE PERSONAL
Check on a regular basis
Complete applications primarily on your own

10. College Representative Visits @ Northview High School
Students sign up for admissions
rep. visits through their Naviance Student
This is communicated via student announcements, promotion in classrooms, etc.

11. Non-Degree Programs GRCC Workforce Training
Weekly information sessions. Monthly enrollment.
Most programs run 20 weeks (approx.
34 hrs/wk.)
Program examples include: Auto Tech., Computer Support Tech., CNC Tech., Construction, Med. Assist., Welding.
grcc.edu/jobtraining/programs

12. NCAA & NAIA
Students who wish to participate in athletics at Division I, Division II, or NAIA colleges must be certified by the NCAA or the NAIA Eligibility Centers
Core curriculum requirements and test scores must meet eligibility standards. Please schedule an appointment with the Counseling Office for more specific information.
Be sure to send ACT/SAT scores directly through Be sure to send ACT/SAT scores directly through and/or
Link to both athletic Eligibility Centers through Naviance Student.

13. FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid Meeting: October 9, :30pm
Financial Aid Workshop: Nov. 14, pm
FAFSA available Oct. 1st.
State of Michigan deadline - March 1, 2019
Check prospective college websites regarding additional financial aid requirements. (CSS Profile or Institutional )
Scholarship Information in Naviance Student under the “college” tab.

14. Advance Placement Testing Changes Testing window - May 4 - 15, 2020
Test ordering date has moved to the fall!!!
Oct. 1st - Student test ordering deadline
A.P. exam fee is $94.00.
Free/Reduced fee $$62, less state waive. ??
$40/exam, due Oct. 1. (non-refundable after Oct. 1)
Late order fee - $40 after deadline
Benefits of early ordering
Significantly reduces bubbling of answer sheets
Quicker start to the exam
Increased likelihood of earning a score of 3+
Free resources with feedback and practice questions throughout the year
Topic Questions
Personal Progress Checks

15. SPRING 2020 College commitment: May 1st, 2020
Students must make a final decision on the institution they will be attending
A.P. Testing: May 4th - May 16th, 2020
CLEP Testing: Prior to fall college semester (Check with selected college if interested)
Graduation: Wed., May 27th, 2020

16. Additional Resources…
NORTHVIEW WEBSITE -
Go to High School
Go to Student Services
Guidance (will change to “Counseling” )
Senior Parent Meeting Powerpoint
Senior Audit Powerpoint
Available mid-September
Family Connection (will change to “Naviance Student”)
Student News (announcements)

17. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD