Post on 14-Dec-2015
Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting
The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. -Ayn Rand
Agenda Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Planning Testing Information Available Resources Upcoming Events Q & A
Graduation Requirements Student need to earn 25.33 credits: 4.25 credits in English (includes Academic Lit.)
3 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
3 credits in Mathematics 3 credits in Soc. Studies (Civics, World History, U.S. History)
2 credits in Arts/Humanities/World Languages 1.33 credit in Health/Physical Education/Highway Safety .25 credit in Technology Applications 8.5 credits in Electives Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Project
Goals for Junior Year
Achieve academically Take appropriate tests Participate in extra-curricular activities Conduct career/college searches Continue with self-awareness and identifying
personal strengths Attend college fairs/visit colleges Continue to take rigorous courses senior year Enjoy the high school experience
Opportunities for Students
Job Shadowing Community Service Classroom/Office Assistant Internship Work Experience College Visits Family Connection – Colleges Tab -
Enrichment Programs
Post-Secondary Planning Post-Secondary Options Include:
2yr schools 4yr schools Technical school Military Employment Gap Year
Our goal is to provide relevant information and support your students in identifying and reaching goals!
Counseling Curriculum: Junior Year
Classroom Presentations Teach about college/career planning, share
resources, discuss relevant information, answer questions, demonstrate Family Connection
Individual Planning Junior meetings are designed to meet individual
student needs, to answer questions, and to assist students in their development
Classroom Presentations
Family Connection
Computer-based program used to assist students in post-secondary planning
Includes: Student access/Parent access Used each year to help students research
potential careers/colleges/post-secondary plans
Resume builder Career and Personality
Inventories/assessments Scattergrams with individual GPA & test
scores Junior Timeline
http://connection.naviance.com/hersheyhs
Family Connection & Post-Secondary Planning
9th Grade Learning Style Inventory 10th Grade Personality Inventory 11th Grade Colleges/Careers/About Me
Colleges I’m thinking about Register for College Representative Visits Career/College Searches Document Library Resume Builder
12th Grade Finalize list of colleges/careers Electronic Submission of transcripts and
recommendations
Important Testing Information
SAT Dec., Jan., Mar.*, Jun., Oct.*
www.collegeboard.com
SAT Subject Tests (if required)
Dec., Jan., May, Jun.*
www.collegeboard.com
ACT(all non-Hershey sites)
Feb., Apr., Jun.,Sept., Oct.
www.act.org
ASVAB November 17 http://official-asvab.com
AP May www.collegeboard.com
Test Optional www.fairtest.org
* Test administered at HHS
Counseling Office Website
Provides a wealth of information about college, career, testing, available resources, and opportunities
Contact information for counselors
http://www.hershey.k12.pa.us/hersheyhs
Resources to Support Students
Academic Concerns: Home Access Center Contact the teacher/school counselor National Honor Society Tutoring
Personal/Social Concerns: Contact the school counselor Hershey Intervention & Prevention (HIP)
Contact us with any questions!
Upcoming Events Financial Aid Night Nov. 12th
ASVAB Nov. 17th
Course Selection Meeting Feb. 12th PACAC College Fair (at LVC) Mar. 4th Sophomore/Junior
College Admissions Forum Apr. 9th
District Calendar can be viewed at: http://c2.derrytsd.schoolwires.net/Page/2578
Thank you for attending!Please contact us if we can support your student in any way or if you have specific questions.
Ms. Maggio A-E lmaggio@hershey.k12.pa.us
Mr. Hensel F-K bhensel@hershey.k12.pa.us Mrs. Good L- Ri jgood@hershey.k12.pa.us Mrs. Cassidy Rj – Z lcassidy@hershey.k12.pa.us
Please feel free to ask questions!