Transcript Senior Parent Meeting - Elizabethtown Independent School

Junior Parent
Meeting
WARNING:
• The junior year is
thought to typically be
the toughest,
academically, of the
four year high school
experience.
Important Events &
Dates:
• Check weekly
Guidance Glimpse and
monthly Counselor’s
Corner Newsletter
for upcoming dates
and events.
Junior
Programs
Governor’s
Scholars Program
• Stimulating, five-week,
residential summer program
for outstanding Kentucky
students completing their
junior year in high school.
• Provides academic and personal
growth in a challenging, nontraditional experience that
balances a strong liberal arts
program with a full cocurricular and residential life
experience.
Governor’s
Scholars Program
• Must have a standardized
test score (PSAT, ACT, or
SAT)
• If not signed up for PSAT
need to take ACT in
September or October.
• October - Applications
sent to guidance
counselors' offices.
• Applications due before
finals start in December
• Decision made in January
• For more info
http://www.kygsp.org/
Governor’s School
for the Arts
• On-line GSA Summer
Program applications
available beginning Oct. 1st
• Provides hands-on-arts
opportunity for the states
talented high school
students who are dancers,
actors, instrumental and
vocal musicians, creative
writers, future architects or
visual artists.
Governor’s School
for the Arts
• Primary component includes a
three week summer
residential program, regional
arts workshops and master
classes, college and career
day and an artistic roster of
performing and visual artists
made up of GSA Alumni.
• For more info go to
http://www.kentuckygsa.com
Hardin County
Youth Leadership
• Applications available in
September in guidance office.
• The program’s objective is to
develop leadership skills of
future community leaders.
• Students will attend 8 sessions
during the school year.
• Sessions will be held
throughout Hardin County and
will meet once per month during
the school day.
• Students who complete the
program will be recognized at
the Youth Leadership
graduation program in May.
Girls and Boys
State
• American Legion Boys
States and Girls States
are among the most
respected and
selective Educational
Programs of Government
instruction for High School
students.
• They are participatory
programs where each
participant becomes a part
of the operation of his or
her Local, County and
State Government.
Girls and Boys
State
• During Boys State and
Girls State programs,
participants are
exposed to the Rights,
Privileges, Duties, and
Responsibilities of
Citizenship.
• Very similar to KYA
program. Can qualify for
Girls/Boys Nation.
• Applications sent to
Guidance Office in the
spring.
Nolin RECC Youth Tour
• Nolin RECC sponsors
a Youth Tour Contest
for an all-expensepaid trip to
Washington,D.C. in
the summer.
• In order to qualify
you must receive
electric service from
Nolin.
• Application
information is sent to
Guidance office in
early spring.
APES Seminar
• Applications available in
Guidance Office in Oct.
• A 2-day workshop in Nov.
that provides competitive
lessons on cooperatives,
corporations, and the
business world.
• Students actively solve
real corporate problems.
• Six students are
selected to attend State
and have chance at
Nationals.
Testing
Information
ACT & SAT
ACT
• Should take in spring of
Junior year (unless needed
for GSP application).
• Date – Feb (Registration
Deadline is in Jan)
• Writing component
(optional) for additional
fee
• More info at www.act.org
ACT Test
Preparation
• The best preparation is
a solid high school
curriculum
• Become familiar with
the test content and
format
•ACT includes four
curriculum-based tests
-- English, Math,
Reading, and Science
ACT Test
Preparation
• testGEAR® ACT Test
Prep
• Learn appropriate testtaking strategies
• Take practice tests in
booklet
Take Practice Tests
at ACT student
website
www.actstudent.org
SAT
• Should take in spring of
Junior year.
• 3 areas: Verbal, Writing,
and Mathematics
• Required Writing
Component
SAT
• Date - Jan. (Application
deadline is in Dec.)
• www.collegeboard.com for
more information
• Sylvan Learning Center
– Has many programs but
ACT/SAT prep is offered
– Contact – Inez Crepps
– Phone – 769-0095
PSAT/NMSQT
• College-bound 10th & 11th
graders
• Measures critical reading, math
problem-solving, and writing
skills.
• The best preparation for the
SAT Test.
• More info at
www.collegeboard.com
• The only way
for students
to enter the
National
Merit
Scholarship
Competition
ASVAB
• Given to All Juniors in
September
• Multi-aptitude test battery that
helps students identify their
different skills and
competencies.
• Provides an opportunity for the
students to explore occupations
that are in line with their
interests and skills.
•
More info at
http://www.asvabprogram.com
Short-term
Planning
ACTIVITIES
• Students should be keeping
an updated resume of all
activities, especially awards
received or
volunteer/community
service hours logged.
SPORTS
CLUBS
VOLUNTEER TIME
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
CHURCH YOUTH
GROUPS
THE PRE-COLLEGE
CURRICULUM
English/Language Arts
• 4 credits required: English I, II, III,
IV (or AP English)
Mathematics
• 3 credits required: Algebra I, Algebra
II, Geometry (or their equivalents).
**Class of 2012 and beyond – Math
required all 4 years of High School.
Science
• 3 credits required: life science (Bio),
physical science (Chem), and
earth/space science (Intro to Sci) - at
least one lab course
Social Studies
• 3 credits required: Survey (Economics
& Geography), World Civilization, & U.S.
History
Health & Physical Education
• ½ credit required of each
THE PRE-COLLEGE
CURRICULUM
History and Appreciation of Visual,
Performing Arts
• 1 credit required or another arts
course that incorporates such content
(Band or Choir taught at EHS)
Foreign Language
• 2 credits required or demonstrated
competency
Electives
• Requirement is 5 credits (3 rigorous)
• Recommended strongly: 1 or more
courses develop computer skills
TOTAL CREDITS:
22 [17 required credits; 5 elective credits]
Rigorous electives should be in social
studies, science, math, English, arts and
humanities, foreign language, and above
the introductory level in business,
marketing, and technology education.
NCAA/NAIA
Information
NCAA - DIVISION I & II
If you enroll in a Division I or II
college and want to participate in
athletics or receive an athletics
scholarship during your first year, you
must register with the Eligibility
Center. www.eligibilitycenter.org
NAIA – NEW!!!
If you enroll in an NAIA college and
want to participate in athletics or
receive an athletics scholarship during
your first year, you must register with
the Eligibility Center.
www.playnaia.org
More information will be given
at NCAA/NAIA Parent Night
in the Fall.
College
Planning
Remember, GPA is
only ONE factor
used for college
admission and
scholarship
decisions!
Source: ACT College Planning Guide
Consider College
Characteristics
• Majors &
educational
programs
• Type of
school &
degrees
offered
• Admission
policy
• Location &
size
• Costs &
financial aid
• College
affiliation &
accreditation
• Campus
activities
• Support
services
Source: ACT College Planning Guide
ECTC Technical
Programs
• Full-day program for Seniors.
• In order to be eligible students
must:
– Complete the junior year of high school
– Submit the following to ECTC:
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Application for admission
ACT/COMPASS scores
Letter of recommendation
High School transcript through the
junior year
– Complete an interview with the Dean of
Student Affairs or the College
Admissions Committee may be required
• Contact Bryan Smith for further
information
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[email protected]
(270) 706 - 8616
ECTC Technical
Programs
• Air Conditioning
Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Carpentry
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Culinary Arts
• Diesel Technology
• Engineering Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Information Technology
• Machine Tool Technology
• Welding Technology
Campus
Visits &
Interviews
List, Compare,
and Visit Colleges
• Compile information from
several resources:
– Internet/Websites
– College catalogs,
bulletins, & videos
– College representatives &
college fairs
– Counselors and teachers
– Parents, students, and
alumni
List, Compare,
and Visit Colleges
• Prepare a college
comparison checklist
• Weigh advantages &
disadvantages
• Contact the office of
admission
• Schedule appointments
for your campus visits
Source: ACT College Planning
Guide
Every campus has
a “personality”.
Source: ACT College Planning
Guide
Checklist for a
Campus Visit
• Meet with an Admission
Counselor to verify
admission requirements
• Meet with a Financial Aid
Officer/Scholarship
Chairman to determine
actual college costs and ask
about financial aid
opportunities
• Take a campus tour
Checklist for a
Campus Visit
• Investigate academic
program(s)
• Attend a class
• Talk with students and
faculty
• Discuss chances for success:
• admission
• graduation
• placement
Source: ACT College Planning
Guide
Financial
Aid
Develop a Plan
• Determine college costs
• Investigate ALL possible
resources:
– Savings
– Prepaid Tuition
Programs
– Financial aid:
scholarships, grants,
loans & work-study
Develop a Plan
• Secure necessary
forms and note
deadlines
• Apply for financial
aid as early as
possible (cannot file
FAFSA until Jan. 1
of senior year)
Source: ACT College Planning Guide
Don’t eliminate any
college because of
costs before
receiving financial
assistance
information!
Source: ACT College Planning
Guide
What Does
Postsecondary
Education Cost?
Budget Items
Tuition & Fees
Room & Board
Books & Supplies
Transportation
Miscellaneous
Total Budget
Colleges – Estimated Costs
2-Year
Public
Private
Resources
Websites for
Information
1. www.collegeboard.com - Information on SAT,
online registration, college planning, financial aid
2. www.act.org and/or www.actstudent.org Information on ACT, online registration, college
planning, financial aid
3. www.kheaa.com - Access KEES account, virtual
campus tours, financial aid & scholarship
information
4. www.gohigherky.org - Virtual campus tours,
college planning, choosing a college, paying for
college
5. www.petersons.com - Information on college
choices, scholarships, standardized test prep,
etc.
6. www.fastweb.com- Find college financial aid,
search for scholarships and get money for
college
7. www.fafsa.ed.gov - Electronically submit the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
8. www.finaid.org - Comprehensive, free
financial aid, testing, & college
admissions info
9. www.college-scholarships.com Information on college scholarships and
financial aid, free college scholarship
search
Websites for
Information
10.www.mapping-your-future.org One-stop site for
information on financial strategies, career options, and
college planning. The site is sponsored by a group of
guaranty agencies who participate in the Federal
Education Loan Program (FELP).
11. www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm The Occupational Outlook
Handbook is an invaluable tool. This site is very user
friendly and has lots of information about every career
imaginable. There is also labor market trend
information.
12. www.myfuture.com The Work Interest Quiz on this
site is a free and anonymous career inventory.
13. www.knowhow2go.org This site helps students look at
what they need to do to prepare for college.
14. www.acinet.org Included on this site is career
information, information about the job market in each
state, and career videos. The videos are brief but
informative.
15. www.vaview.vt.edu There is a wealth of information on
this site for all grade levels. There are activities,
printable newsletters, and tips for parents, etc.
16. www.tryengineering.org If you have students
interested in engineering this site has lots of
possibilities.
17. http://educationusa.state.gov/ For students
who are not US citizens and plan to pursue their
college education in this country.