2015 2016 Counseling Department Ozzy Perez Steve Kanner

2015 -2016 Counseling Department

Ozzy Perez Steve Kanner Rosemary Gallo Meet Your Counselor Rachel Celaya Brenda Lohr Mike Maluski

Counselor-Student Assignments Student Last Name Counselor Room Ext A – Cor Mike Maluski C 125 5029 Cos- Gr + AVID Rosemary Gallo D 100 5031 Gu – La + AVID Rachel Celaya C 223 5035 Le-Pal Ozzy Perez E 100 5036 Pan-Se Brenda Lohr A 119 5034 Sh - Z Steve Kanner E 100 5030 9 th Grade Amy Furrow/Jessica Anaya E 200 5032/ 5037 Career Center Carol Lytle D 100 5069

Senior Registration Meeting Counselors will be meeting with you through your English classes beginning January 15. If you are absent and have not met with your counselor before spring break, please make an appointment. It is important to make sure you are registered and on track for graduation.

Credit Checks • Check Total credits! You need to have earned at least 16 credits by the end of your junior year in order to be considered a senior. If you have less than this, you will need to take classes outside of the regular school day. • AIMS – If you scored Approaching, Falls Far Below or if you have no scores, you will need to take the test again. Watch for test dates and do not miss them. Your graduation depends on it!

Registration Forms and Information www. hamiltonhuskies. com • Describes what courses Hamilton offers. • Informs you what classes you need to graduate. • What classes you need to attend a university

Be prepared to meet with your counselor. Talk with your parents and get your form signed prior to January 15 th. Sample schedule 1. English 12 2. US/AZ Government & Constitution and Economics 3. Math 4. Science/Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective

Teacher Approval • This year, if you are choosing a class related to a sport or special activity, you will need to get teacher approval before you register.

Start Working on Your Future Earn College Credit During High School Enroll in Dual Credit & AP Classes • Dual Credit classes Dual credit courses require the payment of tuition to the cooperating community college. Dual enrollment credit is earned when the course is taken at a high school in the Chandler school district. • AP Credit classes College credit is granted after receiving a high enough score on an AP exam.

EVIT • Only for 11 th and 12 th graders • Variety of vocational classes available • ½ day at HHS and ½ day at EVIT – Buses available • Just write EVIT in your elective choice boxes and complete an EVIT application • Check out www. EVIT. com EVIT

Physical Education (1. 0 Credit) and Health (. 50 Credit) If you have not completed the PE/Health requirements you must register for the class. It is a graduation requirement.

Options – Life after High School • • Community Colleges College or University Military Work

College or University Apply Early! – Why? The earlier you apply – the more scholarship money will be available, you get the first chance at housing, orientation dates, etc. Applications are available online in late summer. Send official transcripts – Ordered from Mrs. Mead (A 120) in the front office Know the minimum requirements. – Check websites of schools

ACT’s and SAT’s • April 28 – FREE ACT • Send scores to all schools you have an interest in attending. • Check if your school may require SAT Subject Tests (SATII) • Online registration – SAT – www. collegeboard. com – ACT – www. actstudent. org

NCAA Clearinghouse If you plan to participate in collegiate athletics you must register at www. eligibilitycenter. org Questions? See Mr. Maluski in C 125

In-State College Admissions Assured Admissions ASU and NAU No Course Deficiencies AND one of the following: • Top 25% of graduating class (NAU 50%) OR • GPA of 3. 0 OR • 1040 SAT OR 22 ACT U of A No Course Deficiencies AND one of the following: • Arizona Resident • Top 25% of graduating class

Community College • No Sat or ACT required • Check out the programs of specialization at www. maricopa. edu • Take the Placement Test Available at the colleges daily and It is Free!

Military • ASVAB given every year • Academies – must obtain letters from Congressmen or Senators • Recruiters on Campus Weekly

College Visits • Many schools visit HHS daily - Sign up at www. Hamiltonhuskies. com at the Career Center website for scheduled visits. • College/University Fair Chandler High School (first semester) • Greater Phoenix National College Fair – Fall, Phoenix Civic Plaza

Scholarships Apply OFTEN and early • Make it a part time job – Complete an application each week! • Watch Career Center website!

FAFSA – Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid http: //www. fafsa. ed. gov • MUST apply if you are getting any type of scholarship • Money available for grants and loans • Must apply after January 1 st of your Senior year

Letters of Recommendation • Please give two weeks for any recommendation needed for colleges or scholarships. • Have a RESUME ready to go along with your request for a recommendation! • Provide a stamped, addressed envelope if the letter must be mailed.

Summary • • Colleges and Universities – APPLY EARLY Don’t get senioritis! Make your time count. Apply for scholarships on a regular basis. Don’t forget to do the FAFSA form in January of your senior year. • Visit websites for college entrance requirements. • Visit the Career Center website for information and resources.