1. Welcome to Junior Parent Night

2. Guidance Office Staff Mrs. Fenlon…guidance Secretary Mr. Collins…A-E Ms. Orsborn…F-K Mr. Wilhite…L-R Mrs. Mitchell…S-Z Mrs. Bohinc

3. Presentation Topics Developing the Resume’ What Tests should be taken? Senior year options Researching Career Options Making College Plans

4. Worried Intimidated Frightened Anxious Panicked Uncertain Doubtful DO YOU FEEL…

5. Growing the Resume’ College Admission Representatives tell us… Be balanced Strong grades in challenging courses Character outside the classroom Leadership roles Initiative, Volunteering Recommendations Document activities so you don’t forget!

6. What Tests should be taken? PSAT / NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Test date is October 14 th here at SHS…during school day Registration has begun for Juniors Cost is $25, checks payable to Springboro High School Students must register at high school in guidance office. Please do not call or email for registration

7. ACT and / or SAT ACT Recommend in Spring of Junior year Online Registration at www.actstudent.org Test dates at SHS… October 24 th, 2015 Feb. 6, 2016 SAT Recommend in Spring of Junior year Online Registration at www.collegeboard.com Test dates and locations available online.

8. Senior Year Options Warren County Career Center Senior Only Programs 1) Senior Internship 2) Teacher Academy College Credit Plus (CC+) Attend college classes, receive high school and college credit Mandatory meeting February 23rd, 6pm in high school auditorium

9. Seeking Career Options / Majors What do you want to be when you grow up? What’s your major? Students who have career direction before entering college are nine times more likely to graduate from college Decisions influenced by family, friends teachers, counselors, assessments, shadowing, college visits, reading, etc…

10. ACT Profile Naviance Ohiomeansjobs.com Career Search Resources

11. COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING COMMUNITY How does it work? Creating a profile is quick and easy. Log in using a computer, smartphone, or tablet and get started with ACT free college and career planning self-assessments that help pinpoint your unique interests, values, and skills. Based on your answers, personalized results are then populated onto interactive career and major maps.

15. Is a web-based platform for students and parents supporting post high school career and college planning “Family Connection” is specific to our school Students will receive formal instructions and log in credentials to access tools. College research, applications and recommendations, scholarships and enrichment programs are managed from this location.

16. Accessing Naviance Click on Guidance to access additional links

17. NAVIANCE The guidance web page has multiple documents and links.

18. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Use Careers tab to explore career areas, take surveys and find out about what you like.

19. Colleges tab: helps students search for potential schools that match your career areas or just search where you like. This is the main page next fall when applying to college and requesting transcripts.

20. Ohiomeansjobs.com New Career Development Tool Skill Assessments Resume’ Builder Career Planner Job Search

21. Ohiomeansjobs.com Assessment and Training Center…TEST PREPARATION TOOLS free online ACT Prep

22. Making College Plans College Representatives at SHS Students may meet with 3 different representatives during school day List posted on-line and updated in Guidance office Students sign-up 1 day in advance.

23. Making College Plans Students may take 3 out of school campus visits excused from SHS 1) Contact College admission office to set date 2) Sign up in guidance office at least 1 week in advance 3) Take form to teachers, return to guidance office 4) Have campus visit form signed by Admissions officer 5) Return to SHS as proof of attendance

24. College Search Resources Dependable, college search resources: www.collegeview.com www.actstudent.org www.CollegeBoard.com Naviance: College Super Match Students enter a variety of criteria to filter specific college options. Consider size, location, cost, extra-curricular & athletic activities, admission criteria, housing options, majors offered.

25. Closing and Thank You Students continue with strong effort in classroom Keep perspective…kids change their minds! Be Patient… but Hurry! Any questions please call guidance office for help