Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting. The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. -Ayn Rand

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1 Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. -Ayn Rand

2 Agenda Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Planning Testing Information Available Resources Upcoming Events Q & A

3 Graduation Requirements Student need to earn credits: 4.25 credits in English (includes Academic Lit.) 3 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 credits in Mathematics 3 credits in Soc. Studies (Am. Cultures II & World Cultures I & II) 2 credits in Arts/Humanities (includes World Languages) 1.33 credit in Health/Physical Education/Highway Safety.25 credit in Technology Applications 8.5 credits in Electives Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Project

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5 Goals for Junior Year Achieve academically Take appropriate tests Participate in extra-curricular activities Conduct career/college searches Continue with self-awareness and identifying personal strengths Attend college fairs/visit colleges Continue to take rigorous courses senior year Enjoy the high school experience

6 Opportunities for Students Job Shadowing Community Service Classroom/Office Assistant Internship Work Experience College Visits Family Connection Colleges Tab - Enrichment Programs

7 Post-Secondary Planning Post-Secondary Options Include: 2yr schools 4yr schools Technical school Military Employment Gap Year Our goal is to provide relevant information and support your students in identifying and reaching goals!

8 Counseling Curriculum: Junior Year Classroom Presentations Presentations in junior classrooms Teach about college/career planning, share resources, discuss relevant information, answer questions, demonstrate Family Connection Individual Planning Junior meetings are designed to meet individual student needs, to answer questions, and to assist students in their development

9 Classroom Presentations

10 Family Connection Computer-based program used to assist students in post-secondary planning Includes: Student access/parent access Used each year to help students research potential careers/colleges/post-secondary plans Resume builder Career and Personality Inventories/assessments Scattergrams with individual GPA & test scores Junior Timeline

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12 Family Connection & Post-Secondary Planning 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade Learning Style Inventory Personality Inventory Colleges/Careers/About Me Colleges I m thinking about Register for College Representative Visits Career/College Searches Document Library Resume Builder 12 th Grade Finalize list of colleges/careers Electronic Submission of transcripts and recommendations

13 Important Testing Information SAT SAT Subject Tests (if required) ACT (all non-hershey sites) Dec., Jan., Mar.*, Jun., Oct.* Dec., Jan., May, Jun.* Feb., Apr., Jun.,Sept., Oct ASVAB January 8 AP May Test Optional * Test administered at HHS

14 Counseling Office Website Provides a wealth of information about college, career, testing, available resources, and opportunities Contact information for counselors

15 Resources to Support Students Academic Concerns: Home Access Center Contact the teacher/school counselor National Honor Society Tutoring Tutoring List Personal/Social Concerns: Contact the school counselor Hershey Intervention & Prevention (HIP) Contact us with any questions!

16 Upcoming Events Financial Aid Night ASVAB Course Selection Meeting PACAC College Fair (at LVC) Sophomore/Junior College Admissions Forum Nov. 13 th Jan. 8 th Feb. 13 th Mar. 4 th Apr. 10 th District Calendar can be viewed at:

17 Thank you for attending! Please contact us if we can support your student in any way or if you have specific questions. Ms. Maggio A-E Mr. Hensel F-K Mrs. Good L- Ri Mrs. Ebersole Rj Z Please feel free to ask questions! debersole@hershey.k12.pa.us