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Junior Parents Meeting Insights: Preparing for Graduation and College Opportunities

Join us for the Junior Parents Meeting on January 25, 2010, at 7 PM in the PAC. We will discuss essential information and opportunities for your child's graduation and post-secondary plans. Learn about graduation requirements, co-op programs, military pathways, college visits, financial aid, and testing schedules. Important topics include senior scheduling, AP courses, and guidance for the college journey. Don’t miss the chance to connect and plan effectively for your child's future. For questions, contact Ann Meyer at ann.meyer@fortthomas.kyschools.us or 859-815-2604.

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Junior Parents Meeting Insights: Preparing for Graduation and College Opportunities

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  1. JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING January 25, 2010 7 PM Highlands’ PAC

  2. GRADUATION 2010 • PLAN BOOK page 27 • 22 credits • CATS Testing • Senior Portfolio--page 20 • 2nd Semester policy--page 11 • “Stay The Course” • Senior Schedule should be challenging

  3. OPPORTUNITIES/INFO • AP INFO • AP GRANT • MAJOR OF INTENSIVE STUDY • START SENIOR JOURNEY

  4. TO WORK? • Education = Opportunity • Many employers may pay for course work • Co-op/Vocational School

  5. THE MILITARY? • As an enlisted person? • Contact recruiter • Take the ASVAB • As an officer? • Available at most colleges • $$$ for junior/ senior years • scholarships • -www.sss.gov

  6. THE SERVICE ACADEMIES? • Contact the academy admissions • Contact your congressman/senator • Begin in the spring of junior year • Realize that the academies have a strong engineering core.

  7. TO COLLEGE? • 2 YEAR/TECHNICAL • Transfer or Terminal? • Reciprocity between NoKY, UC, CSTCC • 4 YEAR • Internship/Co-op opportunities

  8. WHAT DO I NEED? • Pre-College Curricula--page 27 • Testing--ACT/SAT • WRITING QUES. • Mar. 9 State ACT • Benchmarks • Information • collegeboard.com • gohigherky.com • Guidance Office

  9. THE VISIT! • VISITING IS VERY IMPORTANT • 2 COLLEGE VISITS- • CAN BE USED JUNIOR OR SENIOR YEAR • OR CAN USE ONE EACH YEAR

  10. PAYING THE BILL FINANCIAL AID • finaid.org/ fastweb.com • Financial Aid Mtg.-Jan 2011

  11. FINANCIAL AIDQUICK AND DIRTY!! • COST OF ATTENDANCE • LESS • EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION (Constant) • EQUALS • NEED (Varies)

  12. THE FORMS! • FAFSA do after Jan. 1 • PROFILE • available 9/15

  13. AND... • KEES Scholarship (kheaa.com) • NCAA Clearinghouse(ncaa.org) • www.collegestudentathletes.com • Time line • Brag sheet/resume • ACT/SAT Test Prep Course • “SR”. Mtg.- June 10, 7pm-PAC

  14. WHAT’S NEXT FOR STUDENTS? • February 9th--return schedule requests • Review records/ requests-meet with Mrs. Meyer • “Plan a Visit”-This summer • Resume/Planner

  15. www.fortthomas.kyschools.us Contact Info: Ann.meyer@fortthomas.kyschools.us 859 815-2604

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