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Welcome
to the Junior Parent Meeting
The ladder of success is best climbed by
stepping on the rungs of opportunity. -Ayn Rand
Agenda
 Graduation Requirements
 Post-Secondary Planning
 Testing Information
 Available Resources
 Upcoming Events
 Q&A
Graduation Requirements
Student need to earn 25.33 credits:
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4.25 credits in English (includes Academic Lit.)
3 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
3 credits in Mathematics
3 credits in Soc. Studies (Civics, World History, U.S. History)
2 credits in Arts/Humanities/World Languages
1.33 credit in Health/Physical Education/Highway Safety
.25 credit in Technology Applications
8.5 credits in Electives
Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Project
Goals for Junior Year
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Achieve academically
Take appropriate tests
Participate in extra-curricular activities
Conduct career/college searches
Continue with self-awareness and identifying
personal strengths
 Attend college fairs/visit colleges
 Continue to take rigorous courses senior year
 Enjoy the high school experience
Opportunities for Students
 Job Shadowing
 Community Service
 Classroom/Office Assistant
 Internship
 Work Experience
 College Visits
 Family Connection – Colleges Tab -
Enrichment Programs
Post-Secondary Planning
 Post-Secondary Options Include:
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2yr schools
4yr schools
Technical school
Military
Employment
Gap Year
Our goal is to provide relevant information and support
your students in identifying and reaching goals!
Counseling Curriculum: Junior Year
 Classroom Presentations
 Teach about college/career planning, share
resources, discuss relevant information, answer
questions, demonstrate Family Connection
 Individual Planning
 Junior meetings are designed to meet individual
student needs, to answer questions, and to
assist students in their development
Classroom Presentations
Family Connection
 Computer-based program used to assist
students in post-secondary planning
 Includes:
 Student access/Parent access
 Used each year to help students research potential
careers/colleges/post-secondary plans
 Resume builder
 Career and Personality Inventories/assessments
 Scattergrams with individual GPA & test scores
 Junior Timeline
http://connection.naviance.com/hersheyhs
Family Connection & Post-Secondary Planning
 9th Grade
 10th Grade
 11th Grade
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Learning Style Inventory
Personality Inventory
Colleges/Careers/About Me
Colleges I’m thinking about
Register for College Representative Visits
Career/College Searches
Document Library
Resume Builder
 12th Grade
Finalize list of colleges/careers
 Electronic Submission of transcripts and
recommendations
Important Testing Information
SAT
SAT Subject
Tests (if required)
Dec., Jan., Mar.*, www.collegeboard.com
Jun., Oct.*
Dec., Jan., May, www.collegeboard.com
Jun.*
www.act.org
(all non-Hershey sites)
Feb., Apr.,
Jun.,Sept., Oct.
ASVAB
November 17
http://officialasvab.com
AP
May
www.collegeboard.com
ACT
Test Optional
* Test administered at HHS
www.fairtest.org
Counseling Office Website
 Provides a wealth of information about college,
career, testing, available resources, and opportunities
 Contact information for counselors
http://www.hershey.k12.pa.us/hersheyhs
Resources to Support Students
 Academic Concerns:
 Home Access Center
 Contact the teacher/school counselor
 National Honor Society Tutoring
 Personal/Social Concerns:
 Contact the school counselor
 Hershey Intervention & Prevention (HIP)
 Contact us with any questions!
Upcoming Events
 Financial Aid Night
 ASVAB
 Course Selection Meeting
 PACAC College Fair (at LVC)
Nov. 12th
Nov. 17th
Feb. 12th
Mar. 4th
 Sophomore/Junior
College Admissions Forum
Apr. 9th
District Calendar can be viewed at:
http://c2.derrytsd.schoolwires.net/Page/2578
Thank you for attending!
Please contact us if we can support your student in any
way or if you have specific questions.
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Ms. Maggio
Mr. Hensel
Mrs. Good
Mrs. Cassidy
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Please feel free to ask questions!