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Senior Parent Night 2014: College, Career & Scholarship Guidance at Deer Valley High School

Join us for the Senior Parent Night 2014 presented by the Deer Valley Counseling Department. This informative evening will provide essential insights into college and career planning for seniors, including graduation requirements, scholarship opportunities, and post-secondary options such as community colleges and military enlistment. Meet academic counselors and learn how to track your student’s progress through the Powerschool system. Don't miss important deadlines and resources for the upcoming academic year!

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Senior Parent Night 2014: College, Career & Scholarship Guidance at Deer Valley High School

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  1. Senior/Parent Night 2014 Presented by: Deer Valley Counseling Department

  2. Academic Counselors • *Chris Terry – A – G • Miko Price – H – O • *Denise Darre – P – Z * Department Chairs

  3. Ginny Walters • Top 30% of Seniors • College/Career Counselor • Scholarship/Financial Aid • College/Military/Vocational Liaison • Senior Awards Program

  4. Kim Ulrich-Suss • Crisis Counselor • 504 Coordinator • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

  5. Senior Credit Checks • First & Second Semester Credit Checks – 22 credits • Letters sent home • Parent / Student /Teacher Conferences • Powerschools Academic tracking • Phone/e-mail Contact with Teachers • Attendance/”Senioritis”

  6. HS Graduation RequirementsComm College/CTE University • 4 yrs. Language Arts • 4 yrs. Math • 3 yrs. Lab Science • 3 yrs. Social Studies • 1 yr. Fine Art / CTE • CTE = Career/Technical Education • 1 yr. Health / P.E. • 6 Electives • 22 credits • 4 yrs. Language Arts • 4 yrs. Math • 3 yrs. Lab Science • 3 yrs. Social Studies • 1 yr. Fine Art • 1yr. Health / P.E. • 2 yrs. World Language • 4 electives 22 credits

  7. Opportunities for Credit • Seniors deficient in credits need full day schedule • Seniors will meet with their counselor to develop a recovery plan

  8. Post-Secondary Options • Career / Technical School • Military • Community College • University

  9. Career/Technical • Lists of schools available in Career Center • Application process varies • Review Arizona College and Career Guide online at: www.azhighered.org

  10. Military • Recruiters visit monthly during both lunches by cafeteria • Many different programs of service ROTC National Guard

  11. Community Colleges • Apply online in Spring • Take Placement Test • Free • Testing Center at Community College • DO NOT NEED ACT/SAT TEST • Meet with a community college advisor to get schedule • Final Senior Transcript –request at senior checkout

  12. University Application Process • In State Applications • Apply Online • $25 -NAU; $50 for ASU & U of A • Grand Canyon Univ - Free • May apply without SAT/ACT scores • Requires an Official Transcript • Transcript Request Forms in Career Center or DVHS.dvusd.org

  13. Application Deadlines • ASU – February 1 • Barrett Honors (ASU) – Nov. 15 • U of A – October 1 (Decision by 11/1) • NAU – March 1 • GCU – December 1

  14. University Application Process • Out of State Univ./College Applications • Letters of Recommendations • Leadership Positions • Community Service • Activities at School • May Require an Interview with College Representative • www.collegeprowler.com • Common Application

  15. ACT/SAT Test Information • ACT- 36 points possible – 22 is average • Tested on English, Math, Reading & Science Reasoning • SAT -800 per section – 1040 is average • Tested on Critical Reading, Math, & Writing (only scores that are used are Reading & Math) • Superscoring

  16. ACT / SATTest Information • Tests should be taken ASAP! • Tests can be retaken - colleges will take the best scores. • Register Online • Test scores can be sent even after you have applied. • DVHS does NOT send scores; must come from testing center

  17. College Night 2014 • September 2014 • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • ASU West • Schools attending: • ASU, NAU, U of A, Embry-Riddle, • Grand Canyon Univ., Glendale CC. • Paradise Valley CC., Southwestern College, Yavapai College, etc.

  18. Out of State College Fair The Greater Phoenix National College Fair • September 28 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Phoenix Convention Center • Website: www.nationalcollegefairs.org

  19. NCAA • To participate in Division I or II sports: • Youmust be registeredwith the NCAA Clearinghouse • Apply “On-Line” ASAP • $70 to apply • Request Transcript to be sent • SAT/ACT Scores must be sent from testing center

  20. Scholarship Categories • Academic - • Presidential – University/Comm. College • Merit • Scholarship Estimator • Athletics • Financial Need - FAFSA • Leadership • Community Service

  21. Scholarship Searches Useful websites: • http://www.dvusd.org/dvhs • Collegeboard.com • Collegedata.com • Collegeconfidential.com • fastweb.com • fafsa.ed.gov – College Goal Sunday-2/9-10/2013 • All schools have a net price calculator

  22. Upcoming Events September 23 Financial Aid Presentation – 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Room 212 October 23 Parent/Teacher Conferences – 1 pm to 4:30 and 5:30 to 7 pm

  23. DVHS Counseling Website • www.dvhs.dvusd.org (click on counseling) • Powerpoints • Timelines • Scholarships, testing, calendar of events, and much more! Follow us on Twitter @DVHSCounseling

  24. Career Center Hours : Monday - Friday 7:15am – 2:45pm • College & Career Information • Military Academies • Scholarship/ Financial Aid info. • NCAA Forms • College & Military Reps. During SET time & Lunch • Job Opportunities Posted • Volunteer Information

  25. Thank you! • Please complete this survey http://tinyurl.com/seniorparent

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