Welcome to Junior Parent NightThe Spring Edition

EHS Counseling Department 402-289-4239

Mrs. Desiree Merrihew A - G dmerrihew@epsne.org

Mrs. Martha Dowd H - Nmdowd@epsne.org

Mrs. Jeanne Hightower O - Z jhightower@epsne.org

Junior Parent Questions & Answers

#1: Will my child graduate?

Junior Audit—review of credits and requirements still needed

senior year

Upon successful completion by May 2016, the answer is YES.

All juniors completed a…Junior Audit

Credit Status/Remaining Requirements

Post-Secondary Plans

Senior Class Schedule

Possible College Options

#2: Is there OPEN CAMPUS?

NO

Seniors are expected to take a full-day schedule

An easy senior year in high school makes for a hard freshman year in college—seek to find balance of exploration and RIGOR

#3: When should my student take college admissions tests?

At least once during junior year, preferably April.

Again, if needed, first semester senior year.

ACT typical at EHS, some take SAT

#4: Should my student be visiting colleges NOW?

Yes, college reps visit EHS to meet with juniors. Juniors must sign up on Naviance 2 days prior

Many colleges have junior days this spring Omaha College Fair March 29, 2015 UNO National College Fair April 18, 2015 Quest

Be sure to research college admission requirements!

#5: What is the most common college major?

Undecided

However—students have resources to explore majorsCareer Inventories on NavianceSummer job shadow, jobs, volunteerOmaha Explorers Groups

#6: Can my student earn college credits while in high school?

Sometimes….. AP test with qualifying score

Visit www.collegeboard/apcreditpolicy Dual Credits if

EHS course is under dual enroll contract UNO, Peru State, Nebraska Wesleyan

Student meets academic criteria to enroll & earns a transferable grade

Student pays tuition

In both cases, it is entirely the receiving colleges choice how credits will transfer.

#6A: Why take AP?

Let’s colleges know that you are serious about your education

Learn what’s expected of you in college ad develop the skills to get the most out of your college experience

Broaden college and career choices Possibly earn college credit Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Spanish, World History, US

History, Psychology, US Gov/Politics, Calc AB, Calc BC, English Lit, English Lang

#6B: What courses are Dual Enrollment (DE) courses?

UNO— AP Spanish AP US History AP Biology AP Statistics

Nebraska Wesleyan Japanese AP Calc AB & BC AP English Lit (grade 12)

• Peru State—• Composition• Pre-Calculus• Math Analysis• Accounting II

Again, receiving colleges choose how credit will transfer…..

#7: Which is best AP/DE?

Depends...read more on EHS Counseling Center Website and the NACAC document handout.

Regardless, use these classes to prepare for success in college, regardless of earning college credits.

NOTE: There is not guarantee classes will transfer; there have been times they have not, depending on college, student major, etc.

#8: Where can we get help for college planning?

The resources are immense but the best sources can be found on your student‘s NAVIANCE account.Other great resources are listed on main page too.

1. Educationquest

2. ACT & SAT

3. NCAA & NAIA

4. Omaha Explorers

5. MyMajors.com

6. AP Central

7. Common Application

#9: How to pay for college?

#1 Source is Educationquest

This is a FREE college planning resource in Nebraska. This year good to look at--College Funding Estimator Scholarship QuestWebsite has wealth of informationFREE phone and appointment services

#10: What now?

Sign student’s registration sheet and place in drop box before you leave EHS today—see next slide

ACT College visitsStart the RESEARCH for after high school

plans—colleges, college admissions requirements, majors, scholarships

Senior Course Registration Sheet

Please sign and return before leaving tonight.

If you are not ready to sign the form tonight, please return to the Counseling Center by February 20th to reserve your student’s classes.

Please choose carefully as next year’s master schedule will be made based upon

courses your student has currently selected.

Next Year at EHS

Senior Planning Night Early September

Financial Planning Night January—hosted by EducationQuest

Please check with teachers if you have questions about specific classes or

recommendations.Counselors are available at their tables

if you have any other questions!

Updated 2/2105