1. Senior Year Seasons

2. Fall (September – December)

3. Senior Status Your blue Senior Status Letter is due back Oct. 31 Are YOU on track?

4. Met, or Not Met? This is what your non-credit graduation requirements SHOULD look like on your transcript. This is a sample of what your credit graduation requirements MIGHT look like on your graduation requirements form.

5. Senior Year Goals... Who am I? This question should drive your search for the “right fit” when deciding “what’s next?”…. What, then, can I become? This question should drive your career exploration of the best options for “what’s next?”…. How do I become that? This question should drive your process in preparing for “what’s next?”….

6. Finding MY Way… The Career Center ~ information on the right path for you.… Careers Colleges Military Apprenticeships Gap Year/Service “Senior Notes” each month (sign up now for the email version!)

7. All applications SHOULD be done by Dec. 15 th ! Early Decision vs. Early Action? Common App. vs. Public vs. Private?

8. Transcript Requests Follow Directions on Forms! Use the PINK tracking form to request a transcript to be uploaded to your Common Application. Use the BLUE tracking form to request a transcript be sent to a college or university that is NOT on the Common Application. See Mrs. Dale to request transcripts (pay @ ASB!). **Be aware of her days & hours!**

9. Letters of Recommendation (for colleges, internships, or jobs!) Completely answer the ?’s on the GREEN form And Give letter writers 2-3 weeks to get it done.

10. SAT/SAT II’s/ACT/AP

11. Associate’s Degree vs. Applied Bachelor’s Degree? Community College vs. Technical School vs. Specialty School Public vs. Private ? Timing is still important! Checkoutacollege.com

12. 4-year Degree at a 2-year College (Saves !) An applied baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree builds on the education and training from a two- year technical associate degree.

13. Transferring to a 4-year College/University? Students can begin their studies at a Community College and then TRANSFER to a 4-year college: 1.1 - 39 credits = take the SAT/ACT for college admission. ( No guarantee that all credits will transfer.) 2.40 credits or more = do NOT need to take the SAT/ACT ( No guarantee that all credits will transfer.) 3.Work with your CC counselor/advisor to complete a DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT process ( if possible ) so all credits will transfer!

14. Be paid to learn while you earn a degree and prep for a career?!? Recruiters from 4 main branches visit OHS ( see Mrs. Dale for dates ) Academy, Enlisting or ROTC ? (Jan 1 st deadline) Take the ASVAB! ( great info. on your skills )

15. Want to be paid to learn while you earn an Associate’s Degree??? Skilled jobs are in demand ! CORE INDUSTRIES: Health Care, Public Safety, Construction Trades, Manufacturing, Culinary Prep & Serving

16. Senior Parent Night Senior Parent Night Wednesday, October 1st 6:30-8:00pm, PAC OSD Career & College Fair Wednesday, October 29th 5:30-7:30pm CHS Commons

17. We are Here to Help YOU Counseling Center Counselors will write letters of rec. for your college(s) or job app(s ) College and job application help Career Center Transcripts (Mrs. Dale), college/job search & app. help, Resume & college essay writing help, SAT/ACT registration & fee waivers, Career Cruising make-up sessions/help, ASVAB testing and help with ROTC/Academy apps. College rep., military recruiter & career-related visits Financial Aid/Scholarship info. & apps.

18. … is having a plan for after graduation that is the “right fit”! What does Success look like in the Current Economy?

19. Want information on in demand careers? LOOK!

20. Winter (January – March)

21. Stay Strong! College Decisions, Honor Cords, Class Rank, Scholarships

22. Senior Year Goals, Take 2… This January, in addition to any New Year’s resolutions, Update your Goals… What still needs to be decided upon or done?

23. 4 Year College isn’t my path… Apply to a Community College or Specialty/Technical College NOW Look for available apprenticeships…. See a Recruiter to talk options Finalize your Resume for Job Hunting!

26. Senior Notes Scholarship List “You’ll never make a basket if you don’t take the shot !” TheWashBoard.org Made for Washington! College-scholarships.com Links to 50+ FREE scholarship search websites ! Set up a Profile if not done already!

27. High School & Beyond Plan Due FEBRUARY 28 TH ! Is everything checked off and done?

28. Spring (April – June)

29. Senior “ Exit Interview ” Final Part of High School and Beyond Plan… TBD

30. Affording my “Next Step” Budget Reality Check @ “Jump Start” http://www.jumpstart.org/reality-check.html Compare Your Financial Aid Awards @ “Big Future” www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/tools-calculators Explore Military Pay and Benefits at “About Careers” http://usmilitary.about.com/od/payandbenefits/ Find Apprenticeship Openings @ L&I http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Programs/ProgOpen/

31. Where do I plan to live? 4 -year college bound ? On-campus dorms want a deposit by April or May… Most 2 -year colleges seldom have dorms, so have you gone on- line to look for an apartment yet ? Or a roommate ? Where will I travel to for an apprenticeship? The military will often house you in barracks while you complete Basic Training.

32. It’s Decision Time! Where will your post- high school pathway lead YOU?

33. Finish Strong!

34. Graduation June 12 th will be here before you know it…. Will you be ready for…

35. …Life After OHS? Remember… We are Here to Help YOU!