Senior Parent Information Night Presentation
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Helping your senior make it to
graduation and beyond
Welcome Parents and Guardians
Counselors:
Mrs. Dolan:
Mrs. Nielsen:
Mrs. Pauley:
Mrs. Grygiel:
Ms. Roberts:
BAMIT
ext. 13014
EMITT
ext. 13013
HS
ext. 13020
HPS (A-Me) ext. 13017
HPS (Mi-Z) ext. 13016
(814)654-4870
Overview
Graduation Requirements
Tutoring programs
Planning for the Future
College Application Process
Scholarships and Financial Aid
NCAA
Caps and Gowns
Graduation Requirements
40 credits traditional diploma
Prairie State Achievement Exam
Individual Senior Appointments to review progress
toward graduation
Senior Letter to be mailed home mid October
Monitoring Progress
Progress Reports mailed this week
Parent Portal/Home Access Center
Passwords are case sensitive
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 9th
FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
Tutoring
After school tutoring
Monday through Thursday 3:45-4:40
Activity Bus at 4:45
Starting soon
Lunch tutoring programs for those in danger of failing
required courses
Last year mandatory tutoring was set up after quarter
grades. Hope to continue this year
Consequences for not attending
Planning for the Future
Websites for Career and College Planning
Discuss options with your student
Keep involved in every step of the process
Career Cruising Website
Self-Assessment
Take Matchmaker Interest Inventory
Career Searching
Search for Careers based on School Subject
Search for Careers based on Career Cluster
College Searching
Search for Colleges and Majors
Use School Selector Tool
Compare Schools
Post-secondary options
4 year college or university
2 year (community) college
Vocational or Technical Schools
Apprenticeships
Military
On-the-job training
How you are evaluated for college
admission…
TRANSCRIPT
The courses you have taken
The grades you have earned
Your class rank
ACT/SAT test scores
Courses in progress
Essay/personal statement
Extra-curricular activities/community service/work
experience
Recommendations from teachers
Transcript Requests
PARCHMENT
All requests will be electronic.
Go to www.parchment.com to create an
account.
Select Guilford High School (Rockford, IL)
as your school.
All requests to IL schools are free, and many
others are as well. Some may have $2 fee.
College Admission Requirements
Requirements vary
Highly selective to open admission
What is your best academic fit?
Rock Valley College
Open Admission School
ACT Cut-off scores for college level coursework
English—19
Reading—19
Math—18
Accuplacer test is required if these minimum scores are
not met.
Comparing College Entrance
Requirements
Northern
Illinois
University
• GPA of at least 2.75 and
ACT score of at least 19
• GPA of at least 2.5 and ACT
score of at least 23
Illinois
State
University
• Average H.S. GPA= 3.13-3.8
• Average ACT score= 22-26
Comparing College Entrance
Requirements
• 3.0 GPA and 23 ACT score
Southern Illinois
University
• Automatic Admission
Carbondale
University of
Illinois at
UrbanaChampaign
• Middle 50% of ACT scores
26-31
• 90% of applicants in top 25th
percentile for class rank
Criteria to Consider in Colleges
Location and Setting
Major
Admission Difficulty
Tuition/Financial Aid
Housing
Size
Athletics
Student Life
College Application Process
Most applications are online
Watch application deadlines (priority deadlines)
All applications should be submitted by December 1st
Variety of options…include safety schools, financial
safety schools
Apply to anywhere from three to six schools
Make your final decision by May 1st
Applications include
Online application
Official Transcript
Application Fee
Sometimes includes:
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor Recommendation Form
Activities Resume
College Application Month--October
Individual Assistance as needed, sign up in counseling
office
Wednesday, October 8th
College Night at Rock Valley College
6:00-8:00pm in PE Center
Over 130 colleges represented
College Application Month-October
College Admissions Essay Workshop on October 9th
College Representatives coming to Guilford
Listen to announcements and sign up in counseling
office at least 24 hours in advance
Limit to 3 visits per semester or with counselor approval
Rock Valley College presenting in classrooms to
complete Enrollment Forms/Applications
RVC Field Trips October 31st and November 7th
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Merit-Based Scholarships
Scholarship Listings created by counseling office every
month. Emailed to seniors and parents.
Be sure to complete Google Doc to be included.
Research scholarship opportunities from the colleges
you want to attend.
Athletic Scholarships
Division I and Division II athletics
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based Financial Aid
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Loans, grants and work-study from state and federal
government
Apply after January 1st of senior year
Considers family income, family size and many other
factors
Determines your estimated family contribution (EFC)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
NCAA—College Athletics
Division I and Division II offer athletic scholarships
Check with counselor to make sure proper course
sequences to meet requirements
Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org
Send official transcript and ACT scores
$75 registration fee
Official visits with college coaches can begin after
registration is complete
Graduation
May 28, 2014 at 10:00am at the BMO
Harris Bank Center
Cap and Gown required to participate
Cap and Gown Orders
October 7th during 2nd hour (9:25-10:15)—Senior
Assembly
Orders Taken on Tuesday, October 15th and
Wednesday, October 16th during lunch periods
Orders Taken during Parent/Teacher Conferences on
Tuesday, October 15th
Senior Yearbook Portraits
Must be taken by Prestige Photography.
Call (815)398-1109
www.prestigeportraits.com/lovespark
Last chance for Senior Yearbook photo is Friday,
November 1st in GHS Auditorium (during English).
Pre-Order your Yearbook today! $65
Senior Yearbook Ads
Baby Ads in the Yearbook to congratulate your student.
A price list was sent home with your student.
Early Bird Prices before October 25th.
1/8 Page=$45
1/4 Page=$80
1/2 Page=$125
Full Page=$200
Contact Yearbook advisor, Dan Bingley for details.
Deadlines
Do not miss out on opportunities because of missed
deadlines!
Do not wait until the last minute!
Deadlines are the student’s responsibility.
Remind 101
Sign up for quick text alerts.
3 ways to join
Download Remind app (free). Enter the class code:
@guilfordse
Text the message @guilfordse to (224)619-3149
Go to www.remind.com/join/guilfordse
Parent Needs Assessment
Please take a few minutes to complete the Google Docs
before you leave.
Respond to your needs in how we serve your students.
Some of the questions will allow us to contact you with
important information.
THANK YOU!
Questions and Answers