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Robert Fischer – PrincipalAlyssa Stewart – Guidance CounselorJeff Parker – Superintendent of SchoolsBrian Pool – Director of TechnologyCarmen Eyler – Senior Class AdvisorMike Beerman – Jostens Pat Taylor – Pat Taylor PhotographyOther Guests
Introductions
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t
stop and look around once in a while,
you could miss it.”- Ferris Bueller
Senior Year Myth
It’s time to take it easy because I’m a senior! I think I will drop math second semester and take
gym….
MYTH
FACTOh no! Senior year helps prepare for college, military & career acceptance. Choices made during 12th grade set the tone for college/career.
Must complete the core curriculum requirements. 4 Years LA 4 Years Math 3 Years Science 3 Years SS (Government)
Pass all portions of the OGT Test, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading & Writing.
October 22nd – November 2nd
March 11th – March 22nd
Must complete required courses and accumulate 26 credits to participate in graduation ceremony (24 for CTC).
Must Include the Common Core and NTLSD Requirements
Must have all outstanding fees paid on the Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in order to participate in graduation.
Graduation Requirements
Slow downPrioritize tasksSetting GoalsSetting your Work HabitsMake a list using a calendar to accomplish homework, college
apps, work, & time for self (Use your Tablet/Google Calendar)Don’t take on more than you can handleGet enough sleepEat wellMake time for friends and having funSeek help when needed
MAIN PRIORITY – TO GRADUATE!
Manage Senior Year & Self
Attend College Information Night – November 1, 2012 (6:00p)
Attend College Fair – November 2, 2012 (During the School Day)
Attend FAFSA Night – January 10, 2013 (6:00p)
Fill out college/scholarship/NCAA/NAIA applications
Be sure to meet all application deadlines. Check college web sites and contact the admissions office to be sure.
Bring items to be sent to the guidance office. Don’t assume the counselor knows your child is applying to a school. FILL OUT A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for every application (EXCEPT COMMON APP).
Be sure to have ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges: www.actstudent.org/www.collegeboard.com. Allow 2-4 weeks prior to deadline for college to receive.
NCAA/Students aspiring DI or DII athletics: meet with counselor to assure all high school classes align with NCAA standards. Students must go to ncaa.org to file an application to be cleared. A transcript needs to be sent for NCAA clearing.
Keep up to date with your scholarship applications
Student Responsibilities
Misspellings and grammatical errorsApplying online, but the application is not actually submittedForget to sign the applicationNot reading directions carefullySubmitting more than the college requiresNot filling out a “transcript request form” so that the official
transcript is sentUsing an email address that is not appropriate
(hotstuff2013…) or have inappropriate pictures on FACEBOOK/MYSPACE…
Not checking email regularlyLetting Mom or Dad fill out college application/write essays
Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Financial Aid is any scholarship, grant, work study, or loan that will help pay for college.
File FAFSA (free application for student aid) no sooner than Jan.1: www.fafsa.ed.gov but prior to the college FAFSA deadline.
Do not pay an agency to assist with financial aid. Use our guidance office and college financial aid offices for assistance.
Types of financial aid: Federal government aid-need basedState government aid-need basedAdmissions scholarships-GPA basedPrivate foundations-need & GPA basedScholarship & grants-need &GPA based
Information will be handed out/announced/listed on school website Don’t wait until the last minute!
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night - January 10, 2013 6-7 pm
FAFSA Work Day – January 24, 2013 (Time TBA)
Be prepared to file taxes as soon as possible to determine federal aid for your student.
Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov
Click on FAFSA forecaster for preliminary determination.
FAFSA
OPTIONSMilitary AcademiesArmy, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast GuardCollege ROTC program
Check with college of interest about ROTCMilitary recruiters typically visit Trail monthly
during lunch time.
Military
“Not all children need college, but all children need an education.”
Attend NTHS Career FairFriday, November 30, 2012 (During School Day)
MVCTCTechnical or Trade School
Apprenticeship
Information is always available….
Other Options
Please refer to National Trail Website at www.nationaltrail.k12.oh.us guidance page
Monthly senior bulletins
Scholarship Bulletin Board
Electronic Newsletters
Guidance Bulletin Board
Senior Resources
Find your intervention class on the bulletin board in the commons on the first day of school.
Report to your intervention class first thing by 7:35 to receive your schedules.
Senior Schedule
GENERAL BEHAVIOR/BUILDING EXPECTATIONS Same as last year Do what’s asked...follow directions…be ready each and every day
BLENDED LEARNING
DRIVING TO SCHOOL $10.00 Fee Assigned parking Failing classes equal loss of parking
DRESS CODE CHANGES “We go to school to work not for a fashion show” – Will Smith
BUS PASS POLICY
DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENCE/TARDY 10 Parent Notes Tardy to School (3 Tardies = 1 Unexcused AB)
PLEASE SEE THE STUDENT HANDBOOK POSTED ON-LINE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORAMTION
2012-2013 Changes
Mike Beerman – JostensCaps, Grown, & Graduation Information
Pat Taylor Senior Pictures and Senior Composite
Picture Day – September 6, 2012
Senior Related Topics