1. Class of 2017 Counselor: Sarah Hawthorne Sarah.hawthorne@ccsd.us 740-702-2287, ext. 16296

2.  Class of 2017 ◦ 4 units of English ◦ 4 units of Math ◦ 3 units of Science (1 of Physical Science, 1 of Biology,) ◦ 3 units of Social Studies (1 of US History, 1 of US Government) ◦ ½ unit of Health ◦ ½ unit of PE* ◦ At least 1 unit (or 2 half units from among the areas of world language, business/computer tech, or fine arts) ◦ At least 9 electives  25 Total Units

3.  Students participating in 2 full seasons of marching band, an athletic program, or cheerleading may apply for a waiver for PE class (1/2) credit  Students choosing to do so will be required to enroll in another ½ credit academic elective course http://www.chillicothe.k12.oh.us/schools/chs/ guidance/default.htm

4. SubjectCriteria English4 units Math4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence that contains equivalent content) Science4 units, including Physics and Chemistry Social Studies4 units Foreign Language3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied Fine Arts1 unit Grade Point Average3.5 on 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from Writing section) 27 ACT/1210 SAT Must meet 7 of the 8 requirements.

5.  Take courses that are relevant to your long term goals.  Colleges like to see rigor, but with success.  College Credit Plus ◦ Take college courses for college and high school credit ◦ You must be accepted into the college and take the placement test (Accuplacer, COMPASS) in order to participate*

6.  What will you do after high school? ◦ Career? ◦ College? ◦ Military? ◦ Trade School?  INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE! ◦ Start researching and planning now!  Job Shadowing  College Visits  Summer Programs  Speak with Recruiters  Don’t forget about high school! What you do now MATTERS!  Use Naviance! ◦ https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=chillicothehs https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=chillicothehs ◦ Don’t have an account?? See me TODAY!

7.  Your one-stop-shop for everything college and career readiness related! ◦ Career, college, scholarship searches ◦ Take virtual tours of colleges/universities ◦ ACT PrepMe to get ready for the test!  If you don’t have an account set up yet, see me TODAY!  https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=chillicothehs https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=chillicothehs

8.  PSAT/NMSQT – October 14 th ! ◦ Why take the test?  Great SAT practice  National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (FREE MONEY!) ◦ Sign up in the main office with Mrs. Sheila Gray ◦ Cost is $16 per test (paid by check or cash) ◦ DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS OCTOBER 9 TH ! ◦ Practice booklet for students when payment is made ◦ Great practice at https://www.khanacademy.org/sathttps://www.khanacademy.org/sat  ACT ◦ Register at www.actstudent.org ◦ Test dates are available online  April test date is a great goal

9. Want to receive our class emails? Have a question for your counselor? Send an email to Mrs. Hawthorne! Sarah.hawthorne@ccsd.us