The best thing about the future is The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a that it only comes one day at a

time.time. ~Abraham Lincoln~Abraham Lincoln

Waukesha South High School

Fall 2012SENIOR MEETINGS

High School Graduation High School Graduation RequirementsRequirements

All students must complete the following credits to All students must complete the following credits to obtain a diploma from the School District of obtain a diploma from the School District of Waukesha:Waukesha:

EnglishEnglish 4.0 credits4.0 credits MathematicsMathematics 3.0 credits3.0 credits Social StudiesSocial Studies 3.5 credits3.5 credits Science Science 3.0 credits *3.0 credits *Bio, Chem & Bio, Chem &

Physics* Physics* Physical Education 1.5 credits Physical Education 1.5 credits HealthHealth .5 credits .5 credits ElectivesElectives 9.5 credits9.5 credits Total required creditsTotal required credits 25.00 credits25.00 credits

Youth Options ProgramYouth Options Program

This program allows students to enroll in a college, This program allows students to enroll in a college, university or technical school during the school year and university or technical school during the school year and take courses for credit towards high school graduation.take courses for credit towards high school graduation.

Seniors may participate for no more than two Seniors may participate for no more than two consecutive semesters. January grads are not eligible consecutive semesters. January grads are not eligible for the spring semester classes.for the spring semester classes.

Completed request forms are due in the Guidance Office Completed request forms are due in the Guidance Office by by Oct. 15Oct. 15thth for the 2013 spring semester. for the 2013 spring semester.

http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/doc/f8700-a.doc

Senior Class MeetingsSenior Class Meetings

Guidance Bulletin Guidance Bulletin BoardsBoards

Scholarship informationScholarship information Senior Information Senior Information

sheetssheets Transcript release formsTranscript release forms Application ProcessApplication Process ACT/SAT test datesACT/SAT test dates Check out Check out

waukeshasouth.comwaukeshasouth.com Spotlight; newsletterSpotlight; newsletter

TEST DATESTEST DATESFall 2012Fall 2012

ACTACT

October 27, 2012October 27, 2012 December 8, December 8,

20122012 February 9, 2013February 9, 2013

All test dates are offered All test dates are offered at all 3 high schoolsat all 3 high schools

SATSAT

October 6, 2012October 6, 2012 November 3, November 3,

20122012 December 1, December 1,

20122012

* * SAT testing is NOT SAT testing is NOT offered in the districtoffered in the district

ACTACT PREP COURSESPREP COURSESo ACT Prep PlusACT Prep Plus

o 262-255-9580262-255-9580 ZAPSZAPS

o Available March 11 & 12, 2013Available March 11 & 12, 2013o Waukesha South- 6:30-9 p.m.Waukesha South- 6:30-9 p.m.o Zaps.comZaps.com

o WCTCWCTCo 262-691-5318262-691-5318

o UW-WaukeshaUW-Waukeshao 262-521-5200262-521-5200

o IN ADDITIONIN ADDITION: Waukesha North has an ACT Boot Camp : Waukesha North has an ACT Boot Camp course. $100. 20 students per course. Course runs 5-6 course. $100. 20 students per course. Course runs 5-6 weeks prior to each ACT test date. Pay at South.weeks prior to each ACT test date. Pay at South.

**Please contact the vendors at the phone Please contact the vendors at the phone numbers listed above for more information numbers listed above for more information about the particular prep course that about the particular prep course that interests you. interests you.

Students Ask about the ACT:Students Ask about the ACT:

Do applications Do applications and ACT scores and ACT scores have to be sent at have to be sent at the same time?the same time?

What if I have not What if I have not taken the ACT yet?taken the ACT yet?

What if the retake What if the retake score is lower than score is lower than the first time?the first time?

Is the application Is the application deadline affected deadline affected if the ACT has to if the ACT has to be retaken?be retaken?

How long does it How long does it take to get ACT take to get ACT scores?scores?

Is there a cost to Is there a cost to send ACT scores?send ACT scores?

Should I take the Should I take the Writing test?Writing test?

SENIOR PortfoliosSENIOR Portfolios

Use Use wiscareers.wisc.eduwiscareers.wisc.edu to update your to update your personal portfolio which can include:personal portfolio which can include:

Academic achievementsAcademic achievements Extracurricular/volunteer activities Extracurricular/volunteer activities Work historyWork history Career goals and college choicesCareer goals and college choices Honors, awards and recognitionsHonors, awards and recognitions Personal Interest InventoryPersonal Interest Inventory Personal website resourcesPersonal website resources *NEW* RESUME TOOL*NEW* RESUME TOOL

College and University College and University Admissions and Admissions and

ApplicationsApplications University of Wisconsin Admission University of Wisconsin Admission

Requirements: (AP Classes a +)Requirements: (AP Classes a +)

4 units 4 units EnglishEnglish 3 units3 units Social StudiesSocial Studies 3 units3 units Mathematics (Mathematics (Algebra, Algebra,

Geometry & Geometry & algebra II)algebra II)

3 units 3 units Science (Science (Biology and Physical Biology and Physical SciencesSciences))

4 units4 units Other academic options; fine artsOther academic options; fine arts

17 units17 units

*These are MINIMUM requirements*These are MINIMUM requirements

UW Application ProcessUW Application Process Colleges prefer online Colleges prefer online

applications. Go to applications. Go to www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu OROR

https://https://apply.wisconsin.edu/apply.wisconsin.edu/Help/Instructions.aspxHelp/Instructions.aspx

Application fee can be Application fee can be paid online ($44.00)paid online ($44.00)

Personal statement Personal statement helps to personalize helps to personalize the applicationthe application

Transcripts and any Transcripts and any other inclusions can be other inclusions can be sent by the Guidance sent by the Guidance officeoffice

You must have a You must have a transcript release form transcript release form on file for printed copieson file for printed copies

Records are maintained Records are maintained as to where transcripts as to where transcripts are sentare sent

ACT results have to be ACT results have to be sent to colleges directly sent to colleges directly from ACT, not Southfrom ACT, not South

UW Transfer ProgramsUW Transfer Programs

UW Guaranteed UW Guaranteed Transfer ProgramTransfer Program EnsuresEnsures admissions to admissions to

the UW four-year the UW four-year campus of choice, campus of choice, including UW-Madisonincluding UW-Madison

www.uwc.edu/www.uwc.edu/transfer/guaranteetransfer/guarantee

Connections Connections ProgramProgram A dual-admission A dual-admission

program offered to a program offered to a select group of UW-select group of UW-Madison applicants, by Madison applicants, by invitation, who then invitation, who then start at a UW Colleges start at a UW Colleges campuscampus

www.admissions.wiswww.admissions.wisc.edu/connectionsc.edu/connections

Parchment- e-transcriptsParchment- e-transcripts• Go to www.parchment.comGo to www.parchment.com• Click on “sign up”Click on “sign up”• Set up an account (e-mail required)Set up an account (e-mail required)• Pick destination by clicking on highlighted word “Deliver”Pick destination by clicking on highlighted word “Deliver”• Specify “current transcript” or “next grading period”Specify “current transcript” or “next grading period”• Cost $2.55 payment with credit cardCost $2.55 payment with credit card• Once account has been set up just click on “My transcript” then Once account has been set up just click on “My transcript” then

“deliver” to order additional transcripts“deliver” to order additional transcripts• Questions contact Ms. Foreman in guidance (262-970-3732) or Questions contact Ms. Foreman in guidance (262-970-3732) or

email at email at mforeman@waukesha.k12.wi.us mforeman@waukesha.k12.wi.us • Ms. Foreman is contacted and releases information for the Ms. Foreman is contacted and releases information for the

transcript to be sent out. transcript to be sent out. • You should receive a confirmation e-mail that your request is being You should receive a confirmation e-mail that your request is being

processed.processed.

Students ask about Students ask about Applications & Letters of Applications & Letters of

Recommendations:Recommendations:If I do not declare a major does it

impact my acceptance?

What is the importance of class rank and GPA vs. the rigor of the classes

taken?

Who do I ask for letters?

Are letters needed for scholarships?

Foreign LanguagesForeign Languages

The following UW schools REQUIRE The following UW schools REQUIRE a a minimum of two yearsminimum of two years of a single of a single foreign language for admissions:foreign language for admissions:

UW- MadisonUW- Madison UW- Eau ClaireUW- Eau Claire Marquette; major dependentMarquette; major dependent

Please check carefully the requirements for Please check carefully the requirements for private and out of state schoolsprivate and out of state schools

Application ChecklistApplication Checklist

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE PREFERRED BY MOST ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE PREFERRED BY MOST SCHOOLS!SCHOOLS!

Check that all work is done neatly and Check that all work is done neatly and spellingspelling is is correct and all parts are filled out completely; correct and all parts are filled out completely; correct schoolcorrect school

Add extra pages for personal statement or activities Add extra pages for personal statement or activities if needed.if needed.

Many applications, personal statements etc. are also Many applications, personal statements etc. are also used for school scholarshipsused for school scholarships

Letters of recommendation (request 2-3 weeks)Letters of recommendation (request 2-3 weeks) Include application fee or pay onlineInclude application fee or pay online Due dates for UW systems vary so check college Due dates for UW systems vary so check college

websitewebsite Please submit all materials to guidance Please submit all materials to guidance at leastat least one one

week before admission deadlines!!week before admission deadlines!!

Midwest Student Exchange Midwest Student Exchange ProgramProgram

Website: www.mhec.orgWebsite: www.mhec.org Further information is available via the UW Further information is available via the UW

helpline at www.uwhelp.wisc.edu helpline at www.uwhelp.wisc.edu Colleges in Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Colleges in Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,

Nebraska, Missouri, N. Dakota & Wisconsin Nebraska, Missouri, N. Dakota & Wisconsin have reached a tuition agreement where tuition have reached a tuition agreement where tuition is not to exceed 150% of in state tuitionis not to exceed 150% of in state tuition

Check website to see which colleges are Check website to see which colleges are participating!participating!

NOTE: This is not the same program as the NOTE: This is not the same program as the standard Minnesota/Wisconsin tuition reciprocity standard Minnesota/Wisconsin tuition reciprocity agreement. agreement.

TECHNICAL COLLEGES TECHNICAL COLLEGES WISCONSIN WISCONSIN

Admission requirements:Admission requirements:Graduation from high schoolGraduation from high school Apply online at the college of your choiceApply online at the college of your choice at at www.witechcolleges.org by March 1www.witechcolleges.org by March 1stst; earlier ; earlier

if possibleif possible Select your desired program of studySelect your desired program of study Submit the $30 application feeSubmit the $30 application fee Contact regarding financial aid Contact regarding financial aid

**WCTC High School Night(s)WCTC High School Night(s) *WCTC Career Exploration Nights (s)*WCTC Career Exploration Nights (s)

*www.wctc.edu\careernight *www.wctc.edu\careernight

THE PAPER TRAILTHE PAPER TRAILIt is important to keep:It is important to keep: A copy of all A copy of all

applicationsapplications Contacts and Contacts and

communications with communications with the college or lending the college or lending institutioninstitution

Copy of the FAFSA Copy of the FAFSA formform

Scholarship Scholarship applications and applications and essaysessays

Letters of referenceLetters of reference

Financial Aid NightFinancial Aid Night Wed., Nov. 28, 6:30 – 7:30p.m. Wed., Nov. 28, 6:30 – 7:30p.m. South High School South High School Guest speaker will outline:Guest speaker will outline:

FAFSA form FAFSA form (www.fafsa.ed.gov)(www.fafsa.ed.gov)

Scholarships, grants and Scholarships, grants and loansloans

Working with college Working with college financial aid officefinancial aid office

Answer parent questionsAnswer parent questions

*UW Waukesha College Goal Day, February 23, 2013, 2:00

p.m.Watch for info in the Spotlight

SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS Show Me The Money!Show Me The Money!

College financial aid officesCollege financial aid offices FAFSA (FAFSA (fafsa.ed.govfafsa.ed.gov)) Internet WebsitesInternet Websites EmployersEmployers Community AgenciesCommunity Agencies South Guidance Department South Guidance Department

Website for ScholarshipWebsite for Scholarship www.waukeshasouth.comwww.waukeshasouth.com

Do I Qualify for the $??Do I Qualify for the $??

ACT scoreACT score Via application processVia application process GPA and class rankGPA and class rank School ActivitiesSchool Activities Community ActivitiesCommunity Activities Volunteer ServiceVolunteer Service MajorMajor Post Secondary PlansPost Secondary Plans

Scholarship Application Scholarship Application ProcessProcess

Go to Go to waukeshasouth.comwaukeshasouth.com or the direct or the direct website for a particular scholarship.website for a particular scholarship.

Check bulletin board; Mrs. BlackburnCheck bulletin board; Mrs. Blackburn Ask teachers for letters of Ask teachers for letters of

recommendation if required. Guidance recommendation if required. Guidance will keep letters on file, but will only will keep letters on file, but will only send them upon your request.send them upon your request.

Provide a copy of transcript or ACT Provide a copy of transcript or ACT scores if needed.scores if needed.

YOU are responsible for mailing YOU are responsible for mailing all applications.all applications. Deadlines are FINALDeadlines are FINAL..

CAREER CENTERCAREER CENTER Located off of the Guidance OfficeLocated off of the Guidance Office Materials Available for viewingMaterials Available for viewing

4 year college, tech. school, military, 4 year college, tech. school, military, and private school guide booksand private school guide books

Be sure to utilize the multitude or Be sure to utilize the multitude or services services wiscareers.wisc.eduwiscareers.wisc.edu has has to offer ! Access college to offer ! Access college applications, career searching, applications, career searching, military research, etc. during study military research, etc. during study halls, before or after school in the halls, before or after school in the library (most applications are library (most applications are online)online)

College FairsCollege FairsWisconsin Education FairsWisconsin Education Fairs

When: Monday, October 1, 2012When: Monday, October 1, 2012

Where: New Berlin West H.S.Where: New Berlin West H.S.

Time: 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.Time: 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

www.wefs.org or www.gotocollegefairs.com www.wefs.org or www.gotocollegefairs.com

National College FairNational College Fair

Frontier Airlines CenterFrontier Airlines Center

September 30September 30thth, Noon-3:30 p.m., Noon-3:30 p.m.

www.gotomyncf.comwww.gotomyncf.com

MilitaryMilitary

Boys must register Boys must register for the Selective for the Selective Service when they Service when they turn 18.turn 18.

Parent release of Parent release of information to information to recruitersrecruiters

Students can meet Students can meet with recruiters at with recruiters at school/during lunch school/during lunch timetime

Military AcademiesMilitary Academies Process should have Process should have

begun in Junior yearbegun in Junior year Complete ASVAB testsComplete ASVAB tests See Miss Foreman to See Miss Foreman to

obtain Military contacts obtain Military contacts or military visitsor military visits

Students ask about Recruiters:Students ask about Recruiters:

Where can I meet with a college or military

recruiter?Are college reps at South

all day?Do I need to make an

appointment to meet with a college rep?

Do I have to contact Guidance before going on

college visits?

Guidance Office Guidance Office Calendar Calendar

Located near Ms. Foreman’s desk or outside of Located near Ms. Foreman’s desk or outside of the Guidance Office on the bulletin board in the the Guidance Office on the bulletin board in the hallwayhallway

Information about college and military recruiters, Information about college and military recruiters, upcoming ACT and SAT exams, on-campus upcoming ACT and SAT exams, on-campus admission counselor visits, and other important admission counselor visits, and other important school eventsschool events

If you’d like to see a college or military recruiter, please speak with If you’d like to see a college or military recruiter, please speak with Ms. Foreman; mforeman@waukesha.k12.wi.us or 262-970-3732Ms. Foreman; mforeman@waukesha.k12.wi.us or 262-970-3732

Internet ResourcesInternet ResourcesThe following websites provide useful information for The following websites provide useful information for

careers, colleges & financial aid:careers, colleges & financial aid: www.wiscareers.wisc.edu www.finaid.org www.myfuture.com www.ed.gov www.collegeview.com www.studentaid.ed.gov www.petersons.com www.kaplan.com www.gocollege.com

www.act.org www.collegeboard.org

Requirements forRequirements for AthletesAthletes

Division I & II prospective athletes must Division I & II prospective athletes must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the beginning of their senior year.the beginning of their senior year.

Go to: Go to: www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.netclick on prospective student-click on prospective student-

athletesathletes

click on domestic student release formclick on domestic student release form

complete formcomplete formprint copy - bring to Guidance print copy - bring to Guidance

Office with Office with $3 to send a transcript$3 to send a transcript

FINALLYFINALLY……

GRADUATIONGRADUATION!!!!IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBERIMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER::

Wednesday, May 29, 7:00PMWednesday, May 29, 7:00PM

Senior Honors NightSenior Honors Night Friday, May 31Friday, May 31stst 9:00AM 9:00AM

Graduation RehearsalGraduation Rehearsal Sunday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.

BaccalaureateBaccalaureate Final Exams June 3-7Final Exams June 3-7 Saturday, June 8Saturday, June 8thth 2:00PM 2:00PM

Graduation; Graduation; door open at 1:00 door open at 1:00