What Every Junior Should Know!

What Every Junior Should Know! What should you be doing? 1

Counseling Department • A-Co Mrs. Spilsbury • Cr-He (AVID 10/12) Mrs. Cunningham • Hi-Me Mr. Snyder • Mi-Sa (AVID 9/11) Mr. Barber • Sc-Z Ms. Thompson Ms. Fassinger - Career Center, Mrs. Blancarte -Secretary Get to know your counselor! 2

Schedule Changes • Any class dropped after the 9th week results in an F on your transcript. • Semester 2 changes by December 6 • Your job to stay on track for graduation 3

Class of 2015Graduation Requirements 4

Graduation Honors • Distinguished Scholar • 3.8 GPA (weighted) • Member of NHS • 6 Honors or AP classes (1 taken during Senior year) • 24 Credits • High Honors • 3.5 or Higher GPA (weighted) • No D’s or F’s • 6 Honors or AP classes ( 1 taken during Senior Year) • National Honor Society • 3.8 GPA (weighted) • Maintain Membership • 30 Hours Community Service

Online Classes • You may receive multiple credits from Chandler On-line Academy. Costs vary depending on schedule. • You may receive 2 credits from online correspondence both from an outside source- BYU, U of A, Etc. • You must talk to your counselor before you register for a correspondence/online class in order to receive approval.

What are you doing after BHS? • 47% of BHS graduates attend a 4 year University • 39% of BHS graduates attend a community college • So what do the rest of our graduates do???

Post HS Education &Training Options • Apprenticeships • Community College/Technical Colleges/Certificate Programs • Military Training • 4 year University • Working at a job • Sitting at home! 5

Apprenticeship Opportunities • An apprenticeship is a semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade. Although you work with someone at a participating job, you also attend classes. • Usually 3-5 years in length • Tests and personal interviews are required. • There are over 800 occupations available: roofers, electricians, sheet metal workers, carpenters, etc. • Explore trades/careers with Ms. Fassinger in the career center or online at www.azwaca.org

Community College/Technical Colleges/Certificate Programs • Community Colleges offer a wide range of occupational/educational avenues. • Some students start at a CC and transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree. • Others may explore certificate and AS/AA degrees. • There are many vocational programs offered in a wide range of areas. * Scholarship Opportunities!

Interested in attending a Community College? This is what you should be doing: • Meet with a CC representative, check the career center calendar for upcoming presentations. • Research scholarships throughout the year. • Register to take CC placement exams.

CC Career Opportunities Chandler Gilbert CC • Aircraft Construction Technology • Aircraft Maintenance • Aviation • Equine Science • Golf Course Operations • Media Arts: Dig. Imaging • Early Childhood Programs Mesa CC • Construction Drafting • Para-Medicine • Police Academy Preparation • Nursing • Firefighting Scottsdale CC • Culinary Arts • Radiography • Yoga Teaching Certification • Speech-Language Pathology • Broadcasting Gateway CC • Court Reporting • Automotive Technology (Partnership w/ Nissan & Toyota) • Hydrologic Studies • Nursing • Respiratory Therapist • Medical Radiographer *These are only a few of the different programs & colleges available

Trade & Technical Schools • These schools vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. Research these schools carefully! • It is a good idea to visit the school you are interested in attending, Talk with students who have previously attended the school and employers in our community who hire people in your chosen occupation.

Military Bound • Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). Tuesday, Dec. 3rd • Sign up with Mrs. Blancarte in the front office. • Beginning October 28th • Explore career options available through each of the branches. • Military representatives are scheduled in the cafeteria each month during lunch. • Involve your parents in the process.

Military Bound University ProgramsGet your degree before you enlist. • College R.O.T.C Programs • Service Academies • West Point (Army ) New York • U.S. Air force Academy Colorado • Annapolis (Naval Academy) Maryland • Coast Guard Academy Connecticut • Begin the process now. • See Mr. Snyder for details

SAT/ACT Prep Classes • Check the Counseling website at www.bashabears.com • Visit with Mr. Barber in the counseling office • Check the SAT/ACT information board in the office. • Examples of courses include: • RMASS • Princeton Review • Revolution

University Bound Jr.’s cont. • Take the PSAT (Practice SAT) Saturday, October 19th • Take the PLAN (practice ACT) Saturday, November 16th • Meet with College Representatives. • Take ACT or SAT, spring semester. • Continue searching for scholarships. • Research universities and colleges you are interested. • Athletes: Make sure that you register spring semester with NCAA/NAIA in order to be eligible for scholarship opportunities. Apply online @ • www.eligibilitycenter.orgSee Mr. Snyder in Counseling if you have ?’s. • Register for the NAIA at www.naiaeligibilitycenter.org • Check out Dual Credit opportunities during registration. • See how credits transfer by visiting aztransfer.com

Importance of Doing Well on the ACT and SAT • College recruiting • Admission decisions • Advisement and placement • Scholarship opportunities 11

SAT/ACT • What is the difference? • How much do they cost? • When do I take it? • Do I need SAT II Subject tests? • How do I sign up? • SAT (www.collegeboard.com) • ACT (www.act.org)

ASVAB Exam • Take the ASVAB on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd • Sign up in the office beginning Monday October 28th. • Good practice for SAT/ACT • Comes with an interest inventory • Great aid in helping you determine careers of interest and college majors. • Required for military career placement

InstateUniversity Entrance Requirements Class of 2014 • Admission Offered (unconditional) • ASU & NAUtop 25% or 3.0 GPA • 16 core courses (no deficiencies) • 1040 SAT (Verbal & Math) or 22 ACT (Composite) • U of A • 16 core courses (no deficiencies) • rank in top 25% of class (at least a 2.0) • Additional criteria considered for students who do not meet unconditional admission • rank, GPA, test scores (ACT/SAT), deficiencies • extracurricular activities, community service • holistic review 13

Transcripts • Academic record of semester grades and select standardized test scores. • Unofficial copies: Guidance Counselor • Official copies: www.parchment.com • Link and instructions found at www.bashabears.com / registration • $3.00 - $5.00 per copy

Types of Scholarships • Merit Based • Grades, GPA in high school, & Test scores • Automatic based on application (In State Univ.) • Out of State (Check their websites) • AIMS • Non-merit Based • Sports • Private Financial Aid Grants

Applying for Scholarships • Check the scholarship file frequently at Bashabears.com under the Academics/Career Center. (Select Scholarships – Scholarship listings from the menu on the right side of the screen) • See Mrs. Fassinger in C201 • Request applications • Update your resume • Follow directions • Allow time for letters of recommendation • Stay involved MEET DEADLINES 15

Applying for Scholarships Cont. • BashBears.com under Academics/Career Center • On the left hand side of page go to: Academics Career Center Scholarships Scholarship Listing • Websites • Fastweb.com • Knowhow2go.org • Collegeboard.com • Zinch.com • Scholarships.com • Collegeanswer.com • www.cusd.kuder.com • Don’t pay for scholarship searches!

Eye’s on the Prize • Stay Focused • Your GPA @ the end of this year is what you apply to college with. • This year will set you up for success in your Senior year and beyond. • Congratulations, you are more than halfway to graduation.

ECAP-Education and Career Action Plan • Requirement for graduation. • Go to www.cusd.kuder.com • Username: (first name initial)(last name initial) + student ID number • Password: student ID number • Goals: Update your profile/Revise 4 year plan /compare two colleges

What Every Junior Should Know!