night of the senior stuff you probably should know
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GRADUATION IS 154 SCHOOL DAYS AWAY
JUNE 7
College or Career is around the corner.
TONIGHT’ OBJECTIVES
INFORM INFORM INFORM AND CLARIFY
DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS –SEE DISTRICT WEBSITEhttp://www.longview.k12.wa.us/parentU.html#cb
http://www.longview.k12.wa.us/parentU.html#sx
http://www.longview.k12.wa.us/parentU.html#df
Digital footprint, sexting, cyberbullying
CREDITS
4.0 English
3.0 Math
3.0 Social Studies
2.0 Science
2.5 PE and Health
1.0 Arts
1.0 CTE
The remainder come in electives totaling 22 credits to graduate.
Got SKYWARD??
MUST PASS ASSESSMENTS
HSPE READING HSPE WRITING EOC ALGEBRA OR EOC GEOMETRYEOC BIOLOGY --don’t have to
pass, but have to take
COE Collection of Evidence OPTION
NEED CREDIT RETRIEVAL? SEE MS. MAXEY
YOU
Credit
HAVE ALL YOUR CREDIT? STILL NEED TO PASS…
Aspire to Achieve Requirements
--18 Community Service
--6 Service to School
--Senior Reflection paper 2-4 pages
--Senior Oral --May 29
--other requirements –see website
Course Requirements
• ENGLISH 12
• CWP and Civics
ASPIRE TO ACHIEVE TO DO LIST
STUDENT AS COLLEGE/CAREER READY PORTFOLIO
• Career Exploration – Yearly inquiry (3 TOTAL)
Examples may include career searches on WOIS or Career Cruising that include pathway
interests and/or specific jobs
• Cover Letter & Academic Resume – 11th grade
• Financial Planning Activity to attain goal of 13th year plan/Reality Check (WOIS) – 11th grade
• 13th Year Plan – 12th grade (This assignment will be included in the Reflective Paper the students will write.)
• Miscellaneous – 12th grade (pick 2 of 7):
Job shadow, internship or job
Volunteer in a field of interest
Take one of the following tests:
PSAT, SAT, ACT or ASVAB
Complete a college or program application
Scholarship Application
FAFSA Night with LCC or Longview Schools
Evidence of attending a College/Career Fair
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ATHLETES REGISTER WITH NCAA AND/OR NAIA
SAT AND ACT--HTTP://WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG/
Register for the SAT by Oct 3Get test dates, registration
information and moreRegister Next Tests:
10/5 , 11/2
ACT
http://www.actstudent.org/
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 August 24–
September 6, 2013
October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013
September 28–October 11, 2013
December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9–22, 2013
February 8, 2014* January 10, 2014 January 11–24, 2014
April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8–21, 2014
June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10–23, 20
TEST DATES POSTED BY GUIDANCE OFFICE
SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2013-2014
RA LONG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Lots of money $..pay attention to application dates
“ENTIRE SCHOLARSHIP LIST” ON CAREER CENTER TAB—2 EXAMPLESAll Scholarships by Latest Update
Due Date: 5/22/2013 Last Updated: 5/1/2013
DANA BROWN MAINSTAGE THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP
2 possible $1,000 scholarships to seniors who meet following criteria:
*Involvement in Mainstage Theatre
*3.0 gpa junior and senior years
*Attending 2/4 yr college
*Positive attitude of acceptance & tolerance
*Financial need & pursuit of theatre in college may be considered.
Applications are in the Career Center
Due Date: 5/10/2013 Last Updated: 4/24/2013
COWLITZ VALLEY RUNNERS SCHOLARSHIP
$500 scholarship for a graduating high school runner who has participated for at least
3 years on a track or cross country team. Provide your most current high school
transcript and a letter of recommendation from your running coach. Applications in
Career Center or at www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.org
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS ?
Know when their enrollment is open and when early registration begins.
Research your top choices: ie. WSU, Whitworth, OSU, LCC,
etc
FAFSA
NEAR GUIDANCE OFFICE
Art Institute
THINGS TO WORK ON NOW FOR COLLEGES
Personal Statement—Most college application ask for some sort of personal statement. Practice writing them.
• Talk about a time when you struggled and persevered.
• What does diversity mean to you?
• How will you impact our university?
• What is leadership?
Academic Resume- What have you taken in school, clubs , activities, awards and COMMUNITY SERVICE
CELEBRATING YOU
Every one of you going to need something in the next 8 months from a parent, grandparent, teacher, or administrator, etc. How are you going to lay the foundation to have your needs met?
FOUNDATION
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Ask early.
Teachers, coaches, counselors, will NEVER write things for you or about you that are not true. Their integrity is on the line. In other words, make sure they have the good stuff to talk about.
PREPARATION FOR SUCCESS (PFS)
Student /Athletes: Access to Career Center from 2:40-3:15 every non-game day.
JOSTENS CAPS AND GOWNS
First meeting for Seniors with Dave from Jostens
November 4
THE WHITE GOWN –SENIORS CHOOSE
What does “talk’s cheap” mean?
Follow through, do what you say you will do. This is called credibility.
Finish for you. This is pride.
Ask for help. This is strength, not weakness.
Communicate with people you need. This will be a life skill.
Don’t burn bridges. You might need the bridge to make the journey.
Come to school. Duh!
ADVICE FOR STUDENTS
ADVICE FOR PARENTS
• Stay involved. Don’t take “I don’t know” or “nothin’” as a response
• Communicate with Ms Maxey• Ask lots of questions.• Ask to see their work• Spend time on the website and
on skyward.
CWP/CIVICS AND ENGLISH 12, AP LIT, AP LANGUAGE
Mr Castro and Mrs. Reeves ---CWP/Civics
Mr Woodrum –English 12 and AP Literature
Mr. Wallace – English 12
Ms McIntyre –AP Language
Ms Grady –English Workshop 12
Ms Kruse –LS English 12
Thank you for coming