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Slide 1: Junior Parent Meeting
Slide 2: WARNING: • The junior year is thought to typically be the toughest, academically, of the four year high school experience.
Slide 3: Important Events & Dates: • Check weekly Guidance Glimpse and monthly Counselor’s Corner Newsletter for upcoming dates and events.
Slide 4: Junior Programs
Slide 5: 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.
Slide 6: Governor’s Scholars Program • Must have a standardized test score (PSAT, ACT, or SAT) • 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/
Slide 7: 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.
Slide 8: 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
Slide 9: Hardin County Youth Leadership • 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.
Slide 10: 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.
Slide 11: Girls and Boys State • During Boys State and Girls State programs, participants are exposed to the Rights, Privileges, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
Slide 12: • 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. Nolin RECC Youth Tour
Slide 13: APES Seminar • 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.
Slide 14: Testing Information ACT & SAT
Slide 15: ACT • Should take in spring of Junior year. • Date – Feb (Registration Deadline is in Jan) • Writing component (optional) for additional fee • More info at www.act.org
Slide 16: 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
Slide 17: ACT Test Preparation • ACT Test Prep in PASS • Learn appropriate testtaking strategies • Take practice tests in booklet Take Practice Tests at ACT student website www.actstudent.org
Slide 18: SAT • Should take in spring of Junior year. • 2 areas: Verbal and Mathematics • Required Writing Component
Slide 19: 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
Slide 20: 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
Slide 21: Short-term Planning
Slide 22: 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
Slide 23: 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) 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
Slide 24: 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.
Slide 25: Core Curriculum/ACT Score Study 23.0 22.3 22.0 21.0 20.0 19.0 18.7 18.0 17.0 English Math Reading Science Composite 20.4 20.7 19.8 19.1 Core Curriculum: 21.5 21.7 21.7 21.3 National Core or 21.9 More National Ave. 20.9 (Total) National Less than 19.4 Core 20.9 19.6 4 Units – English 3 Units – Math 3 Units – Social Studies 3 Units – Natural Sciences Source: 2004 ACT High School Profile
Slide 26: NCAA Information DIVISION I If you enroll in a Division I college in 2008 or later and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must: • Graduate from high school; • Complete 16 core courses; • Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses (at least a 2.0); and • Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course grade-point average and test score sliding scale.
Slide 27: NAIA Information An entering freshman student must be a graduate of an accredited high school and meet two of the three entry level requirements below: a) A minimum score of 18 on the ACT (or 860 on the SAT Critical Reading and Math sections). The score must be achieved at a single test sitting and no composite scores or sum scores can be
Slide 28: NAIA Information b) An overall high school grade point average of 2.000 or higher on a 4.000 scale (which includes all course work taken through the term immediately prior to graduation. There are no core course requirements for the NAIA). c) Graduate in the upper half of the student's high school graduating class.
Slide 29: College Planning
Slide 30: Remember, GPA is only ONE factor used for college admission and scholarship decisions! Source: ACT College Planning Guide
Slide 31: 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
Slide 32: Campus Visits & Interviews
Slide 33: 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
Slide 34: 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
Slide 35: Every campus has a “personality” Source: ACT College Planning Guide
Slide 36: 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
Slide 37: 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
Slide 38: Financial Aid
Slide 39: Develop a Plan • Determine college costs • Investigate ALL possible resources: – Savings – Prepaid Tuition Programs – Financial aid: scholarships, grants, loans & work-study
Slide 40: Develop a Plan • Secure necessary forms and note deadlines • Apply for financial aid as early as possible (cannot file FAFSA until Jan. 1) Source: ACT College Planning Guide
Slide 41: Don’t eliminate any college because of costs before receiving financial assistance information! Source: ACT College Planning Guide
Slide 42: What Does Postsecondary Education Cost? Budget Items Colleges – Estimated Costs 2-Year Public Private Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies Transportation Miscellaneous Total Budget
Slide 43: Resources
Slide 44: 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