Career and Technical High School Class of 2021

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Career and Technical High School Class of 2021 Senior Information

Career and Technical High School Class of 2021 Senior Information

Introduction and Agenda • Jason Ross – CTHS Principal • Jim Simmons – CTHS

Introduction and Agenda • Jason Ross – CTHS Principal • Jim Simmons – CTHS Assistant Principal • Kristina Holman – School Counselor for Class of 2021 • Kalea Hogate – Senior Class Advisor • Scott Brown – Jostens Agenda o Power. Point presentation – Senior Information o Jostens Presentation – Ordering Graduation items o Graduation Activities o Question and Answer

A Few Suggestions q Be organized q Meet deadlines q Stay in the race

A Few Suggestions q Be organized q Meet deadlines q Stay in the race until you cross the finish line q Actions = Consequence q Make good decisions!

Developmental Tasks of Older Teens Identity – development of self Autonomy – age appropriate

Developmental Tasks of Older Teens Identity – development of self Autonomy – age appropriate Tug of War – Leaving Home, “ treat me like an adult. . . can I have some money? ” Need parental supervision and support Conflict helps us leave – helps us transition to change

Good Communication • Listening is essential. . . • Reflective listening: “I hear you

Good Communication • Listening is essential. . . • Reflective listening: “I hear you saying …” and “What do you hear me saying? ” • Choose your battles

Watch for Not Coping Well Not sleeping well or sleeping all the time Unusually

Watch for Not Coping Well Not sleeping well or sleeping all the time Unusually irritable Significant change in appetite Withdrawn Secretive Major change in normal likes/dislikes Hopeless Shut down

What you can be working on… ►Meet with Ms. Holman and review your transcript

What you can be working on… ►Meet with Ms. Holman and review your transcript for graduation and post graduation plans. ►Investigate careers, colleges, and training programs. Start narrowing your focus. ►Search for and Select 3 to 5 colleges/ trade schools – keep a list with deadlines and requirements ►Retake the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, and Work. Keys ►Apply for Scholarships

Graduation Requirement update The MSBSD School Board approved the requirement of 22. 5 credits

Graduation Requirement update The MSBSD School Board approved the requirement of 22. 5 credits for graduation. This is 2 less credits then previously.

What will I do? College Degree: *Associates *Bachelor *Master *Doctorate Vocational Training: *Certificate *Associates

What will I do? College Degree: *Associates *Bachelor *Master *Doctorate Vocational Training: *Certificate *Associates *Apprenticeship *On the job training Military: *Air Force *Army/Marine *Coast Guard *Navy

AKCIS CTHS Login Info: Use Clever in Student Quick links – same log in

AKCIS CTHS Login Info: Use Clever in Student Quick links – same log in for all school Technology Information on careers, colleges, and scholarships. Specific to Alaska as well as other states.

 What You May Need to Apply… Colleges, Technical Schools, Scholarships, the Armed Services,

What You May Need to Apply… Colleges, Technical Schools, Scholarships, the Armed Services, Apprenticeship Programs & Jobs: ü Resume ü Official Transcript – request link on counselor page ü Essays and Cover Letters about You and Your Interests ü Letters of Recommendation from Teachers and Community Members.

College ►Application - usually online ►Transcripts – Mrs. Berg, Registrar ►GPA/Rank ►Letters of Recommendation

College ►Application - usually online ►Transcripts – Mrs. Berg, Registrar ►GPA/Rank ►Letters of Recommendation ►Exams: SAT http: //www. collegeboard. com ACT http: //www. actstudent. org CTHS: 021080 *ZIP Codes to search for testing locations: 99645 (Colony High), or 99508 (UAA)

Trade/ Technical School • Highways and Heavy Construction • Building Construction • Pipeline Construction

Trade/ Technical School • Highways and Heavy Construction • Building Construction • Pipeline Construction • Oil and Gas industry maintenance and support • Pipe laying and utility work • Construction site preparation • Environment and Specialty work

Military Take the ASVAB November 2 nd at CTHS

Military Take the ASVAB November 2 nd at CTHS

Financial Aid FAFSA Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be

Financial Aid FAFSA Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be used by all schools in awarding federal student aid FAFSA After Oct 1 st www. fafsa. ed. gov ► Funding comes from many sources – Each college will create a proposal for you based on the FAFSA ► Scholarships are typically awarded during your senior year Personal: EFC Estimated Family Contribution FED. Gov’t: Grants Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans Work Study Scholarship: Academic Aptitude Athletic Unique Any and all

University of Alaska System Mat Su College FAFSA and Application Help Contact Information: Chelsea

University of Alaska System Mat Su College FAFSA and Application Help Contact Information: Chelsea Cooley - Financial Aid Advisor at Mat Su College UA System – www. Alaska. edu

Apply, Apply At CTHS: Updates are posted in the counseling office. Also check Class

Apply, Apply At CTHS: Updates are posted in the counseling office. Also check Class of 2021 on CTHS website for links. http: //www. matsuk 12. us/cte Internet: AKCIS, fastweb. com, Google (watch for scams, don’t pay $) Scholarship s Schools: Your college or vocational program will usually have scholarships linked under financial aid. Keep track of deadlines and be professional and organized in your presentation. Don’t rule yourself out of applying! Typically, the closer the source of the money the higher your chances of receiving the money.

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS For a COMPLETE LIST of SCHOLARSHIPS available! Go to the MSBSD

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS For a COMPLETE LIST of SCHOLARSHIPS available! Go to the MSBSD website: www. matsuk 12/us Then: 1. click on PROGRAMS 2. click on MSBSD COUNSELING 3. under “scholarships and aid”, choose SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID 4. to view all opportunities, leave category and month fields empty 5. click on SUBMIT

Alaska Performance Scholarship Ø Ø Up to $4, 755 a year to schools in

Alaska Performance Scholarship Ø Ø Up to $4, 755 a year to schools in Alaska Collegiate and Technical/Certificate Must fill out FAFSA by June 30 th To qualify: q Academics 4 math, 4 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies 3 math, 3 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies, 2 foreign lang. *Some classes do not count for APS. Be sure to check with your counselor. q GPA q Test Scores (ACT, SAT, Work Keys)

APS Website: https: //acpe. alaska. gov/FI NANCIAL-AID/AKPerformance-Scholarship

APS Website: https: //acpe. alaska. gov/FI NANCIAL-AID/AKPerformance-Scholarship

Ø Students are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident

Ø Students are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating colleges. Ø Students must apply through the college of interest – a limited number of awards are available. WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange

NCAA/NAIA ► NCAA – Division I and Division II For NCAA Approved High School

NCAA/NAIA ► NCAA – Division I and Division II For NCAA Approved High School courses go to https: //web 1. ncaa. org/hsportal/exec/hs. Action Register online for NCAA at www. ncaaclearinghouse. net ► NAIA – Intercollegiate Athletics at all other levels Register online for NAIA at www. playnaia. org It is your responsibility as a student and an athlete to make sure that the CORE classes you are taking to meet NCAA and NAIA requirements are accepted.

Updated Senior Information Visit the Class of 2021 tab on CTHS Website often Look

Updated Senior Information Visit the Class of 2021 tab on CTHS Website often Look for emails and announcements

Upcoming Events Printable version available on Class of 2021 tab

Upcoming Events Printable version available on Class of 2021 tab

Contacts: Kristina Holman, Senior Counselor kristina. holman@matsuk 12. us phone: 352 -0416 Kalea Hogate,

Contacts: Kristina Holman, Senior Counselor kristina. holman@matsuk 12. us phone: 352 -0416 Kalea Hogate, Senior Advisor kalea. hogate@matsuk 12. us Andrea Berg, Registrar andrea. berg@matsuk 12. us phone: 352 -0427 Theresa Whitehurst, Yearbook advisor theresa. whitehurst@matsuk 12. us Scott Brown, Jostens Representative scott. brown@jostens. com 907 -223 -6002 Jostens call center 1 -800 -567 -8367

For more information please see us! Kristina Holman 10 th & 12 th Counselor

For more information please see us! Kristina Holman 10 th & 12 th Counselor Bonni Wulvik, LPC 9 th & 11 th Counselor Andrea Berg Counseling Registrar Molly Dekruif Counseling Secretary Jody Clark Counseling Secretary