Post on 10-Jun-2020
COLLEGE & CAREER FAMILY NIGHT
Presented by Centennial Guidance Department
AGENDA
30-minute - Senior Presentation “Top 8”
College, Career, Military Browse in Cafeteria
FAFSA Workshop – Electronic Classroom in Library
SCHOOL COUNSELING TEAM
Kate Hoffner
Lindsay Holbrook
Jeremy Ramey
Connie Schmidt
Diane Woodyard
Guidance Secretary: Nancy Thiele
Records Secretary: Sue Nolan
Career Center Specialist: Lisa McMillan
MINDSETS & BEHAVIORS
Academic Development
Discussing and choosing courses, study skills and tutoring resources to maximize a student’s learning
Career Development
Plan for a successful transition from school to the postsecondary world
Social/Emotional Development
Help students to manage emotions and learn and apply interpersonal skills
Subjects PUSD
Graduation Requirements
AZ UniversityAdmission Requirements
English 4 credits 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits (Alg 1, Geo, Alg 2 + 4th math) 4 credits
Science (Lab) 3 credits 3 credits
Social Studies 3 credits 2 credits
PE /Marching Band 1 credit --
Fine Art or CTE 1 credit 1 credit (Fine Art or CTE)
Foreign Language -- 2 credits (same language)
Core Classes = 16 credits 16 credits (all “C” or better)
Elective Classes = 12 credits 12 credits
Total 28 credits 28 credits
+Civics Exam (60% passing)
#8 SENIOR YEAR ENGAGEMENT
Encourage your student to engage!
• Dual Enrollment, AP Exams
• Internships
• Explore Career Ideas, Job Shadow
• Monitor Employment Hours
Monitor grades and attendance closely. Your student will have a lot of deadlines to meet and follow-through with and it is important to help them navigate through those requirements.Teacher, Ms. Reimer
#7 LETTERS OF REC - REFERENCES
• What for?• References required for a job, admissions to a college, honors programs, and scholarships
• Who to choose?• Ask someone who knows you well – typically a teacher who taught you, often in a core subject. • Your relationship to the reference is important. Do they know you well and like you?
• When to ask?• Ask in person• Ask at least 2-3 weeks prior request, be clear about the deadline• Complete a form to assist your teacher, counselor, coach - https://bit.ly/2gzA9xJ
• What is written about? • Grades/rigor of coursework• Leadership on and off campus• Community service• Employment, responsibilities• What makes you stand out, hardship and perseverance
Colleges have shared that the “letter of recommendation” is valued more than class rank and even your essays. It can be the tie breaker between you and another student.
#6 COLLEGE BOUND TESTING – ACT & SAT
ACT – www.act.org - $52
SAT – www.collegeboard.com - $49.50
Common to re-take a 2nd/3rd time for college admissions, NCAA clearinghouse
(athletes), or for scholarship opportunities
If your student receives free/reduced lunch, see your school counselor for a “fee waiver” which will cover the cost (2 tests)
Test Prep
Princeton Review
• Online Course $115
• In person tutoring, instruction varies
Sylvan Learning Center (at the browse!)
#6 PAYING FOR EDUCATION
FAFSA – complete as soon as possible, first come first served –grants, loans, work study
Most scholarship organizations want the FAFSA completed prior to awarding money – based on talent, grades, community service
Completed every year your student is in college/trade school/university
SCHOLARSHIPS
Alum, Ariel CarrNEW →Check out StudentVUE– online Scholarship Portal!
#5 ADMISSIONS – COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Many students choose to directly enroll in a community college after high school. Community colleges offer hundreds
of associate degrees as well as certifications. They also offer many ways to transfer to a university.
This does not require a specific GPA or test score.
This is a great step-by-step resource to help your student enroll at any Maricopa Community college: www.maricopa.edu/getting-started
Community Colleges @ the Browse :
Gateway Community College
Glendale Community college
Paradise Valley Community college
#4 ADMISSIONS – UNIVERSITY/4 YEAR
4 year Colleges @ the Browse:Arizona Christian UniversityASU (11 colleges)Embry-riddle aeronautical UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityHuntington UniversityOttawa UniversityNAUU of Arizona
#3 CAREER TRAINING, MILITARY
Explore what to study, understand the job market and the skills required
Purpose vs. Passion
Job Shadow, Internships
Military Recruiters on Campus
West-MEC Adult Education
Whose at the Browse?
• Army
• Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
• Empire Beauty School
• Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
• Marines
• Navy
• Phoenix Electrician & Apprenticeship
• UTI Auto Technology
#2 RESUMES & TRANSCRIPTS
Students have two types of resumesDigital Footprint Social Media Yelp, Check-Ins,
Reviews Students should look
to be mentioned in a positive manner.
Paper Resume Isn't Dead Yet LinkedIn
Teacher, Ms. Koener
TRANSCRIPTS
Requests should be done in person with Mrs. Nolen in RecordsMrs. Nolen SENDS via USPS – takes up to 10 days mails
If out of state college, please be prepared with the address it should be sent to
Parchment – www.parchment.com
Fee of $5 for transcript to be sent
Received by institution within 3 days
#1 RESOURCES
Centennial Counseling Website www.peoriaunified.org/domain/607
Library Resources www.azlibrary.gov/dazl
Khan Academy www.khanacademy.org
University Websites and Social Media
Follow Us!
@CeHSCounselors on Twitter