Transcript Senior Homeroom - Anoka-Hennepin School District 11

September 18, 2013
Think about
these
questions…..
Taken the ACT or SAT test ?
If not, the next test is coming up
October 26th. You can still do
regular registration through
September 27th (and late through
October 11th). Come to the
Counseling office to pick up a
registration flyer and then register
online.
REGISTER ASAP!
Visited a college campus or met in person with
a representative or recruiter . . .
A “real visit” can help you
make a final decision on
where you think you’ll fit
in best. Lots of MN
colleges have visits
arranged for over our
break in October.
Developed a personal data sheet, resume,
biography, or list of “all the things you’ve
done” . . .
College applications ask
you questions about your
involvement… getting it all
down now will make the
application process much
smoother.
obtained information/applications from
colleges/employers/military branch you are
interested in attending . . .
had a conversation with your parents about
money . . .
It might be tough, but it is necessary.
Colleges provide financial aid on the
basis of the FAFSA. Complete as
early as you can in 2014- the money
dries up!
Submitted an application to a school . . .
Yourself!!!!
It’s time to get started! U of MN
has a December 15th deadline.
Lots of private schools need
letters or recommendation- give
your raters time to do a decent
letter.
Apply online if you can.
Naviance!
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Complete everything that is “your part”
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Request a transcript through Naviance
 $3- payable in the counseling office
 We will “E-doc” everything off within a couple
days
Recommendation Letters also through Naviance
It’s not too late to start working on these
things.
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Senior information will be part of the enewsletter that goes out the end of each
month.
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Stay tuned and look for it!
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4.0 credits of English
 1.0 English 9
 1.0 English 10
 1.0 English 11
 1.0 English 12
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4.0 credits of Social Studies
 1.0 U.S. Gov’t 9
 1.0 U.S. History 10
 1.0 Global Studies 11
 .5 Economics
 .5 Politics & Law
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3.0 credits in Science
 1.0 Physical Science 9
 1.0 Biology or College Biology
 1.0 Science Choice
▪ Chemistry
▪ Physics
▪ Astronomy/Geology/Meteorology
▪ Natural Science
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3.0 credits of Math
 1.0 Algebra I or II
 1.0 Geometry
 .5 Statistics
 .5 Algebra Q or beyond
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.5 Physical Education I
.5 Physical Education II
.5 Health
1.0 Arts
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Remaining- electives to reach no less than 27
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Beyond Graduation Requirements
 Math through at least Algebra II- they like to see 4
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years of math
In some programs, 4 years of science
2 years of a single world language
ACT or SAT Test
Rigor of courses, class rank, scores, involvement
in activities, community service
Athlete? Check out NCAA to make sure you
qualify
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GRAD Testing
 Writing- grade 9
 Reading- grade 10
 Math- grade 11
 Retesting in October
 Alternate Path
▪ ACT, ASVAB, SAT
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Make an appointment with your counselor to
take care of any missing credits….
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Work
Military
Trades
Apprentice programs
Proprietary schools
College
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Technical Colleges
Private Career Colleges
Community Colleges
Public 4-year Colleges/Universities
Private 4-year Colleges/Universities
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Many applications are available online
See the career center or download paper
applications
Complete everything that is “your” part of
the application
Request transcript by using Naviance
Stop by counseling office to pay $3 and let us
know if you did common app
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Naviance is a web-based resource for staff,
students and parents that encourages and
supports post high-school career and college
planning.
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You should have registered for your account
on passport day. If you need to register stop
in to the Career Center.
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Transcript Requests
College Visits
Career and College research
College application tracker
Letters of Recommendation
Plus, many more features
All college applications should be managed
through Naviance during your senior year.
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Check out free websites- Naviance has a
national scholarship search
Look on Andover website and in scholarship
binder
Apply early and often!
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A virus afflicting high school graduating classes
that seems to grow worse as the weather gets
better… usually around April
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Symptoms: slipping attendance, dropping
grades
Consequences: extreme cases result in rescinded
admissions offer
 Slacking HS senior = Floundering College
Freshman
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Bullying & Harassment of any kind is unacceptable
within our family at Andover High School
It’s not right and it’s not what we stand for
That means what you do, type, or send online, and
what you say (NO SLURS… EVER!)
You’ve heard it many times before
Take a stand and call it out when you see/hear it
“Joking around” is not an excuse
Incidents will be reported and addressed