Welcome

Parents and Students of theClass of 2012

Tornado Counseling Department & Support Services

Counselors Jeannie Beierle (A-G) 458-6202

Bob Dickson (H – N) 458-6203

Kelli Little (O – Z) 458-6204

Career Center Terry Mensonides(Career and Scholarship Coordinator)

458-6413

Support Services

Pam MacAuley(Counseling Secretary) 458-6234

Ann Keller(Registrar) 458-6206

Sandra Gordon(Indian Education Advisor) 458-6316

The Importance of This Year

A thousand mile journey begins with the first step… and can only be taken one step at a time.

Plan your time… or there will be no time to plan.

Post-Secondary Options…

Yelm High School

Technical College Community College 4-Year College MilitaryApprenticeship

Classes & Training

Skills

Job Skills Training

Education

Academics

2 Year Degree (A.A., A.S.)

Career

Academics

B.A. / B.S.

4 Year Degree (B.A., B.S.)

During the SummerStudents

Narrow down list of colleges Contact Colleges – request information and applications Research Scholarship opportunities Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid)

www.federalstudentaid.gov

Parents Review your financial situation Discuss with your child their college choices Visit colleges when possible Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid)

Seniors On Track

FALLCredit Check / Course Requirements

Visit the Career Center

Sign up for SAT or ACT (See Career Center or counseling office for registration and test dates)

Complete College Applications by December 15th or sooner

Check Scholarship List Weekly in the Career Center

WINTERComplete FAFSA forms on Jan. 1st, first come first served basis

SPRINGCredit check / Course Requirements

Check for scholarships weekly

Request transcripts

SAT and ACT DatesSAT

www.collegeboard.com October 1st

November 5th

December 3rd

January 28th

March 10th

May 5th

June 2nd

ACTwww.actstudent.org

September 11th

October 23rd

December 11th

February 12th

April 9th

June 11th

Graduation Requirements

HSPE Reading and Writing Math EOC (End of Course) or earn 2.0

credits of math after sophomore year Culminating Project High School and Beyond Plan

Short Credits? Credit Recovery Options

Correspondence - $125.00 or more per .5 credit. Must be completed by April 30th.

Summer School - $250.00 per .5 credit, two different formats

Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss credit recovery options and to enroll in classes.

Important Points to Remember… Become familiar with Tests for College

(SAT, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS) Build your resume (volunteer work,

employment) Attend Parent Nights Begin College Tours Visit your counselor and

and career center.

Make It Count!

Do Your Best Explore Your Options Stay informed Take Initiative Utilize Your Resources Actively Plan Your Future

Career Center

College/Career Fair – Oct. 25th

College Application Deadlines Scholarship Notebook – Online Volunteer/School Activities/Clubs ASVAB

Thank you for coming!