Senior Group Guidance CLASS OF 2018
Getting ready for life after high school But first...
Graduation Requirements 12 Credits of English 9 Credits of Math 9 Credits of Science 10.5 Credits of Social Studies 3 Credits of Fine Art 1.5 Credits of Health 1.5 Credits of Phy Ed + 17.5 Elective Credits = 63 total credits
Graduation Requirements Communications English 9 (3 credits) English 10 (3 credits) English 11 (3 credits) English Electives (3 credits) = 12 credits Science Physical Science (3 credits) Biology (3 credits) Chemistry or Physics (3 credits) = 9 credits Social Studies Geography (1.5 credits) World History (3 credits) US History (3 credits) Government (1.5 credits) & Econ (1.5 credits) = 10.5 credits Math ** ** ** = 9 credits
12 th Grade Requirements Communications Science Social Studies Math Phy Ed Health Fine Art English 12 or College Prep Comp + 2 English electives or AP Lang and Comp American Government and Econ or AP Government or AP Econ *Additional P.E. elective 10 th -12 th grade year *Additional health elective 10 th -12 th grade year **Total of 3 fine art credits are needed for graduation + elective credits
Are you behind in credits? If you have failed a core class (English, math, science or social studies) you need to make up that credit. Please see your counselor for credit recovery options. Summer School Independent Study
How important are my senior year grades? Unsuccessful completion of senior year coursework and/or a significant decline in academic performance during senior year may result in the cancellation of admission. - University of MN, Twin Cities
Senior Slide What it is: - Receiving lower grades in classes due to lack of effort - Dropping classes of difficulty - Excessive tardies and/or absences - Poor attitude toward success - Something that applies to you whether you are or are not college bound What it is not: - Something everyone does - Struggling in an upper level class despite every effort to succeed
Final Transcripts Colleges (4 year AND 2 year) will require a final copy of your transcript Their acceptance is conditional until they receive your final transcript Colleges have the right to revoke your acceptance upon receiving your final transcript
Changing Your Schedule? Colleges make admission decisions based on the courses you submit when applying. It is your responsibility to contact the colleges you have applied to if you have changed your senior schedule. Changes to your senior schedule may affect your admission, scholarship opportunities, etc.
NCAA Eligibility In order to be eligible for Division I and Division II athletics, students must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse Junior Year Resources Website to register NCAA Timeline and Requirements NCAA Approved Courses
Important Dates Pay attention to Application Deadlines March - FAFSA must be completed by March 1 March/April - Laker Senior Scholarship/many local scholarship deadlines April - Financial aid packages are sent out May 1 - National Decision Day June 8 - Graduation
Financial Aid FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Applicants use prior-prior year (PPY) tax information when reporting personal and family income. ** Some private schools may also require the CSS Profile** Check with your schools for requirements and deadline Comparing Financial Aid Packages Talk with your universities about appeal process and counter offers PLHS Financial Aid night is Jan 30th at 6:30pm
Types of Financial Aid Need Based Determined based on applicant s (in)ability to afford tuition Based upon information in: FAFSA CSS Profile Merit Based Based on particular skill or achievement National Merit based on SAT score Athletics Academics Artistic Musical
Post-High School Planning Are you doing what you need to do now to get where you want to be after graduation? Schedule an appointment with your counselor to talk about options after high school.
Have a plan! Get a job Join the military Two-year college Four-year college Vocational/tech training Gap Year
Getting a Job - Use Navaince s resume building feature (About Me tab) - Job opportunities will be posted in Guidance - Think about Letters of Recommendation - Biography Sheets are in Guidance Office
Joining the Military - Check out tables from different organizations during lunch - Research differences between branches and the requirements to join
Community Colleges (Two Year Colleges) Two-year schools can provide two different types of preparation First option - 1 and 2 year programs designed to prepare you for a specific occupation Second option (Associate Degree) First 2 years of a 4 year program to transfer into a 4 year college/university Entrance Requirement? High School Diploma Normandale Community College Open House event will be on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 PM! Inver Hills Community College Open House Thursday, April 27 from 4-7pm
Four Year College - Deadlines - Most application deadlines have passed, but some may have rolling admissions - Check deposit due date and deadlines for housing and orientation information - Decisions - If you are waitlisted or have been deferred, make sure to check if any additional documents are needed or accepted - Multiple acceptances? Visit guidance to talk about options
Technical Colleges Programs specifically designed to prepare you for specific occupations/career fields 6 months 2 years to complete. Entrance requirements? usually a high school diploma Hennepin Technical Dakota County Technical
Gap Year - Check out great programs across the globe to do community service or career exploration - Make sure to keep in contact with recommenders and guidance counselor if you plan on applying to colleges next year
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