GOOD MORNING CLASS OF 2016 Please be seated
GOOD MORNING CLASS OF 2016!! Please be seated in the middle section of the auditorium. Thank you!
Class of 2016 Senior Presentation
Your Senior Team n n Mrs. Fankhauser (A-F) Mrs. Lahey (G-M) Ms. Lungren (N-Z) Counselor Roles Academic/Career-College/Personal Counseling n We are here for you! n n Mrs. Woodards, Senior Projects Coordinator Portfolio and Culminating Presentation n State Assessments, SAT/ACT/AP n Financial Aid Process n
Your Senior Team – Cont. n Mrs. Frost, Administrative Assistant Answer general questions regarding Sr. year n Arrange Counseling Center appointments n n Mrs. Harrold, Administrative Assistant Scholarship applications and assistance n Portfolio assistance n n Mrs. Kitchen, Registrar n Transcript/Rank/GPA Requests
Student Success n Open communication n n Parents, teachers, administrators, and school counselor Self direction Motivation n Adhering to timelines and being organized n Seeking help when needed n n Self ownership Responsibility, courtesy & respect n Shift from parent to student n Good manners! n
Examples n Thanks for writing my letter of recommendation… n I appreciate your help with my transcript… n Do you have time to help me with… n I have questions about. . . who would be the best person to help me? …
Portfolio n n All Grade 12 requirements on the Portfolio Checklist must be organized and completed. n Please print your own materials from the website. n Library may be utilized for this purpose. n www ahs. asd 103. org > Departments > Couns. Dept. Make arrangements and plan NOW for Job Shadow or Career Project Strongly encouraged to submit Proposal by November 18 Deadline for completed Job Shadow or Career Project is January 6 th
Senior Portfolio Requirements n Semester I Job Shadow or Career Project Proposal n Completed Job Shadow or Career Project documentation (on Counseling website) n Letter of Recommendation Form n Transcript and Credit Evaluation Summary n n Semester II Resume’ n Community Service (Total of 20 hours) n Completion of Culminating Presentation n
Portfolio Grading n Meets Standard – “S” n Student has met standard on every assignment n n Below Standard – “U” n n n thorough, well- written, neatly done Not all assignments completed on Portfolio Checklist Portfolio must be completed, prior to final presentation This is a requirement for graduation!
Culminating Presentation n Based on Portfolio n Who am I? (Personal/Social) n Where am I going? (College/Career) n How am I going to get there? (Academic) Majority of Presentation will be completed outside of classroom Important Dates n Culminating Presentation Practice: To be determined n Final Culminating Presentation: April 21 st
Important Dates n SAT n n November 7 th at AHS Register online at www. sat. collegeboard. com, $54. 50, deadline October 9 Seats fill, register as soon as possible ASVAB n n Wednesday, December 9 th at AHS 7: 30 AM no late start for test takers Free - sign up in Counseling Center beginning in early November
APPLYING TO COLLEGES n Refine College Selections n College Reps will be visiting during lunches n n Check easel and daily bulletin for updates Visit campuses and websites
APPLYING TO COLLEGES (continued) n Official AHS Transcript n Complete Transcript Request Form n n n Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office Note: For Common Application colleges, AHS Counselors will download applications Submit form to Mrs. Kitchen, Registrar n n Available for pick-up in the Registrar’s office , 24 hours after request Be sure to thank Mrs. Kitchen for help!
Scholarships n n n Visit Counseling Center website weekly (free local scholarship search) Recommend registering at Wash. Board and Fast. Web (free state/national scholarship search programs) Option – use your College Board account to search for additional scholarships!
Financial Aid n Financial Aid Night – n n n Brodniak Hall, Thursday, December 3 rd, 6: 30 pm All parents/students should attend—even if you are uncertain of college plans Important: Application (FAFSA) cannot be submitted until after January 1. Sign up for PIN now! www. fafsa. ed. gov n Parents and student have separate PINs n
Communication n Advisory n Email (school/home) n Student Access - Message Center n AHS website – Daily Bulletins, etc. n n http: //www. asd 103. org/pages/Anacortes_High_School Counseling Center webpage n Select “Counseling Center” from the left sidebar on the AHS home page
n n Senior picture and quote due on October 16 th After October 16 th, $20. 00 late fee No pictures or quotes accepted after October 31 st More information: n ahs. asd 103. org > Students > Yearbook
Graduation Products (Cap and Gowns, Announcements, etc. ) n n Meeting on October 7 th – AHS Gym Basic packages available, along with other graduation items
Lastly. . . TAKE A DEEP BREATH ENJOY YOUR LAST YEAR TOGETHER CELEBRATE YOUR JOURNEY AND YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please remain in your seats until the bell rings. .
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