1. Are you ready …

2. Robert Fischer – Principal Alyssa Stewart – Guidance Counselor Jeff Parker – Superintendent of Schools Brian Pool – Director of Technology Carmen Eyler – Senior Class Advisor Mike Beerman – Jostens Pat Taylor – Pat Taylor Photography Other Guests

3. Blended Learning Grant Student Tablets What to Expect this Year

5. What do parents and seniors need to know as graduation approaches?

6. It’s time to take it easy because I’m a senior! I think I will drop math second semester and take gym…. Oh no! Senior year helps prepare for college, military & career acceptance. Choices made during 12 th grade set the tone for college/career.

7. Must complete the core curriculum requirements. 4 Years LA4 Years Math3 Years Science3 Years SS (Government) Pass all portions of the OGT Test, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading & Writing. October 22 nd – November 2 nd March 11 th – March 22nd Must complete required courses and accumulate 26 credits to participate in graduation ceremony (24 for CTC). Must Include the Common Core and NTLSD Requirements Must have all outstanding fees paid on the Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in order to participate in graduation.

8. Slow down Prioritize tasks Setting Goals Setting your Work Habits Make a list using a calendar to accomplish homework, college apps, work, & time for self (Use your Tablet/Google Calendar) Don’t take on more than you can handle Get enough sleep Eat well Make time for friends and having fun Seek help when needed MAIN PRIORITY – TO GRADUATE!

11. Attend College Information Night – November 1, 2012 (6:00p) Attend College Fair – November 2, 2012 (During the School Day) Attend FAFSA Night – January 10, 2013 (6:00p) Fill out college/scholarship/NCAA/NAIA applications Be sure to meet all application deadlines. Check college web sites and contact the admissions office to be sure. Bring items to be sent to the guidance office. Don’t assume the counselor knows your child is applying to a school. FILL OUT A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for every application (EXCEPT COMMON APP). Be sure to have ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges: www.actstudent.org/www.collegeboard.com. Allow 2-4 weeks prior to deadline for college to receive. NCAA/Students aspiring DI or DII athletics: meet with counselor to assure all high school classes align with NCAA standards. Students must go to ncaa.org to file an application to be cleared. A transcript needs to be sent for NCAA clearing. Keep up to date with your scholarship applications

12. Misspellings and grammatical errors Applying online, but the application is not actually submitted Forget to sign the application Not reading directions carefully Submitting more than the college requires Not filling out a “transcript request form” so that the official transcript is sent Using an email address that is not appropriate (hotstuff2013…) or have inappropriate pictures on FACEBOOK/MYSPACE… Not checking email regularly Letting Mom or Dad fill out college application/write essays

13. Financial Aid is any scholarship, grant, work study, or loan that will help pay for college. File FAFSA (free application for student aid) no sooner than Jan.1: www.fafsa.ed.gov but prior to the college FAFSA deadline. www.fafsa.ed.gov Do not pay an agency to assist with financial aid. Use our guidance office and college financial aid offices for assistance. Types of financial aid: Federal government aid-need based State government aid-need based Admissions scholarships-GPA based Private foundations-need & GPA based Scholarship & grants-need &GPA based Information will be handed out/announced/listed on school website Don’t wait until the last minute!

14. Financial Aid Night - January 10, 2013 6-7 pm FAFSA Work Day – January 24, 2013 (Time TBA) Be prepared to file taxes as soon as possible to determine federal aid for your student. Visit www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov Click on FAFSA forecaster for preliminary determination.

16. OPTIONS Military Academies Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard College ROTC program Check with college of interest about ROTC Military recruiters typically visit Trail monthly during lunch time.

17. “Not all children need college, but all children need an education.” Attend NTHS Career Fair Friday, November 30, 2012 (During School Day) MVCTC Technical or Trade School Apprenticeship Information is always available….

18. Please refer to National Trail Website at www.nationaltrail.k12.oh.us guidance page Monthly senior bulletins Scholarship Bulletin Board Electronic Newsletters Guidance Bulletin Board

19. GENERAL INFORMATION

20. Find your intervention class on the bulletin board in the commons on the first day of school. Report to your intervention class first thing by 7:35 to receive your schedules.

21. GENERAL BEHAVIOR/BUILDING EXPECTATIONS Same as last year Do what’s asked...follow directions…be ready each and every day BLENDED LEARNING DRIVING TO SCHOOL $10.00 Fee Assigned parking Failing classes equal loss of parking DRESS CODE CHANGES “We go to school to work not for a fashion show” – Will Smith BUS PASS POLICY DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENCE/TARDY 10 Parent Notes Tardy to School (3 Tardies = 1 Unexcused AB) PLEASE SEE THE STUDENT HANDBOOK POSTED ON-LINE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORAMTION

23. Mike Beerman – Jostens Caps, Grown, & Graduation Information Pat Taylor Senior Pictures and Senior Composite Picture Day – September 6, 2012