Joel E. Ferris High School

2019 Senior Calendar 1/9/19

March 14 & 15 Graduation Orders will be delivered during both lunches at the south end of the Commons.

April 19,

Friday

Graduation Speeches deadline. Turn your speeches in to Mrs. Torres

April 20, Saturday

Senior Prom, Riverside Center, 8-11pm

May 6 – 17 AP Testing

May 22,

Wednesday

Senior Exit Interviews & Senior Exit Surveys – During your history class, upon successful completion of both, you will receive your Senior Clearance Form

May/June Cap and Gown Distribution – Counselors will distribute after you complete your Senior

Exit Interview and Senior Clearance Form. The following must be completed prior to seeing

your counselor:

• Clear all fees & fines

• Grade clearance with teachers’ signatures (teachers might not sign this until after finals)

May 31, Friday

Senior / Spring Con – 1:05pm

Locker Clean-out: The only items in your locker after clean-out are your textbooks.

June 3, Monday

Senior Evening of Excellence - Auditorium, 6:30pm

June 5, Wednesday

Senior Final Exams: 6 period day, 8am start – Science, Social Studies, Family and Consumer Science, Business Education, and World Languages

June 6, Thursday

Senior Final Exams: 6 period day, 8am start – Language Arts, Math, Art & Applied Technology, and Physical Education

Seniors with medications need to see Nurse Patti prior to leaving today

June 7, Friday

Mandatory Graduation Practice - Auxiliary Gym, TBA

Optional Elementary School Visits (bus provided – see Mrs. Miller), TBA

Senior Activity TBA

June 9, Sunday

Graduation – Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena – 5 pm (Lines form at 4pm)

Senior All-Nighter – Ferris Gym, must show ID, 8pm-3am; Check-in time: 8-10pm., No students admitted after 10pm (www.ferrisallnighter.com )

Diplomas will be available for pick-up beginning Monday, June 10 at the Ferris Business Office during

regular school hours, 7am - 3:30pm. Diplomas for Running Start students will be available for pick-up

beginning Monday, July 8.

Ferris High School and Beyond Plan The Senior Exit Interview

The Senior Exit Interview is intended to be a useful practice for a "real life" interview, encouraging our students to talk about themselves in a positive light and apply their experiences to their future.

Date: May 22, 2019 Time: During history class

Interview Expectations: #1 Students will complete the following and bring them to the interview on May 22nd. � : complete the Focus Survey, Find Your

Path survey, and record goals. Access SchooLinks from the Ferris website

Log-in: Student ID#

Password: 6-digit birthday (MMDDYY)

� A Budget � A Resume � Your Final Pathway check-list

#2 Students will bring supporting documentation to their Senior Exit Interview on May22nd. Examples: college acceptance letter or email, Military ID, pay stub or employment ID, Scholarship acceptance or email. You can use your phone or laptops will be available.

#3 Students are expected to dress in appropriate or professional attire suitable for an interview in their field of choice.

Senior Exit Interview Rubric What is the Senior

Exit Interview?

When is the Senior Exit Interview?

As a senior student, you have worked very hard at planning for what happens next year. Whether you will be attending a 4-year college or entering the workforce, everyone will eventually experience an interview. This is your opportunity to practice talking about who you are and how you plan on applying the skill and knowledge gained through your experiences to the real world. You will meet down one-on-one with a member of our Ferris High School T-2-4 team and present your High School and Beyond Plan using your supporting documents and SchooLinks account. Through your history class, you will visit the AUX gym and conduct your interview. You will be asked to locate each task and discuss the results. Interviews will be May 22, 2019.

What topics will be covered?

Student Discussion

• High School Goal, T-2-4 Goal, and Personal Goal

Student will explain the goals they set for the year and their progress toward meeting those goals. Possible Questions: How have your goals changed?

• Career Pathway Student will discuss the career are interested in, past and present, and discuss how their pathways has changed. Possible Questions: What career are you most interested in? What do you find most interesting about the career?

• College Aspirations Student will discuss the colleges they saved to schoolinks and how they determined which colleges they were interested in. Possible Questions: When you researched pathways, what were you looking for? Location, size, cost, major, etc?

• Declared Pathway (handout)

Student will discuss their declared pathway and what steps they have completed. Possible Questions: Which school are you thinking about attending? What branch of the military are you planning on entering? What kind of employment are you seeking? What skills will you apply to your job? What do you look forward to the most?

• College/Career Fair or Campus visit

Student will discuss any college/career fair they might have attended, the pathway representatives they saw, and information they gained. Possible Questions: Which representative offered the most relevant information?

• Resume (hard copy or electronic copy)

Student will discuss the resume they created and how they would use their resume in the future. (Hard copy required; electronic copy accepted)

• Focus Survey (SchooLinks)

As determined by the completion of the Focus Survey, students’ strengths were identified and pair with a celebrity. Possible Questions: Do you believe the themes to be accurate or inaccurate?

• Find Your Path Survey (SchooLinks)

Student will discuss the identified career clusters and thoughts around their results. Possible Questions: Do you think the assessment was accurate or inaccurate?

• Financial Aid Student will discuss their financial aid application status. Possible Questions: Who helped you complete the application? Did you attend any FHS workshops?

• Parent Conversation

Student will discuss parental perspective and any foreseen challenges or concerns with the students plan for next year.

• Scholarships Student will discuss any scholarships they applied for and any scholarships they might have received; or will receive. Possible Questions: What categories did you look through? What sparked your attraction to these scholarships?

• Create a Budget (handout)

Student will discuss their pathway and budget plan for after high school.

Supporting Documentation Students will have access to laptops and/or cell phones. Electronic copies and/or hard copies will be accepted.

4-Year College, Community

College, Technical Program or Apprenticeship Program

Military Workforce

• Acceptance letter or Consideration letter

• Scholarship application & Reward amount

• Financial aid award letter

• Proof of Enlistment • Military Acceptance Verification • Paperwork for being sworn In • Boot Camp Notice Paperwork

• Interview date, time and location

• Employment Contract and application date

• Career interest and duties • In-depth resume

Presentation of Knowledge & Idea To complete the Senior Exit Interview, a student should:

Explain, examine and present documentation, supporting evidence of a clearly active pathway plan for after high school.

Student will dress in appropriate and/or professional attire, suitable for a formal interview within their field of choice.

Demonstration of prior developmental substance and organization.

In order to successfully complete the Senior Exit Interview, students must earn a score of 4 or 3. Students who earn a 2 or 1 must re-schedule another senior exit interview before June 6th.

Scoring: 4 – Exemplary if: • Information presented is thorough. • Student attire is appropriate and professional. • Presentation of material is clear. • Student is prepared and presented all supporting

documents.

3 – Proficient if: • Information presented is adequate. • Student attire is appropriate. • Presentation of material is generally clear. • Student is generally prepared and presented most

supporting documents.

2 – Emerging if: • Information presented is inadequate. • Student attire is casual. • Presentation of material is confusing or impromptu. • Student is marginally prepared and presented

minimal supporting documents.

1 – Basic if: • Information presented is missing or incomplete. • Student attire is inappropriate. • Presentation of material is inadequately prepared. • Student is not prepared and presented no supporting

documents.

What’s next? • After you complete your Senior Exit Interview you will complete the Senior Exit Survey. • Once you complete both Senior Exit Interview and Senior Exit Survey, you will

receive the Senior Clearance Form. This form must be completed in order to receive your cap/gown for graduation.

• The Senior Clearance Form includes: clearing all fines/fees, High School and Beyond Plan completion, and Grade clearance with teachers’ signatures.

TEMPLATE

First Name Last Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Street Address, City, State Zip Code _________________________________________________________

Telephone / Email: _______________________________________________________________________

1. Education

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2. Experience

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3. Activities

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4. Awards

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5. References

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Resume Template

Ferris High School High School and Beyond Plan

Community College and 4-year University Check List FINAL COPY

Name: Date:

My future career interest is:

#1 College/University:

� Applied: Application Deadline:

� Send Transcripts � Visit Campus

Accepted? � Yes � NO

#2 College/University:

� Applied: Application Deadline:

� Send Transcripts � Visit Campus

Accepted? � Yes � NO

#3 College/University:

� Applied: Application Deadline:

� Send Transcripts � Visit Campus

Request Letters of recommendation (if needed):

Accepted? � Yes � NO

#1 Reference: Email:

#2 Reference: Email:

Describe your back up plan:

SAT/ACT/ SBAC test Test: Date: Score: Test: Date: Score:

� Send Scores � Send Scores Completed the Financial Aid Process

� Apply for FSA ID � Submitted FAFSA Application

Review Financial Aid Award from College � Submit subsequent financial aid forms, if applicable. � Accept/Deny Financial Aid offers � Complete Loan Counseling, if applicable.

Apply for Scholarships: #1: Deadline:

#2: Deadline: Confirm attendance by May 1

� Sign up for housing and make required deposits (4-year university only) � Sign up for Orientation � Request Final Transcript � Sign up to take placement tests or request SBAC scores � Register for classes

Ferris High School High School and Beyond Plan

Military Check List: FINAL COPY Name: ___________________________________________________Date: ______________________

My future career interest is: Which branch do you plan to join? Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard Army/Air Ntnl Guard Reserves

Which option are you planning to pursue?

� ROTC (College)

� Academy (College)

� Enlisted (Straight to Military)

Have you contacted a recruiter?

Recruiter’s Name: Recruiter’s Phone/Email:

Have you taken or scheduled to take the ASVAB Test for Enlisted?

� Date: Score: � Date: Score:

Have you sworn in?

� Yes – Date Signed: � No

Have you completed and passed the physical exam (MEPS) – Date:

Boot Camp Entry Date:

Do you have a valid drivers license? � Yes � NO

Are you required to have an enhanced ID? � Yes � NO � I don’t know

Do you have a copy of your birth certificate? � Yes � NO

Do you have a copy of your social security card? � Yes � NO

� Send final transcript � Send copy of HS diploma

* Please see the Community College/University Checklist � Send Transcripts � Visit Campus

Accepted? � Yes � NO � Applied: Application Deadline:

If you are pursuing ROTC or Academy, what college will you attend?

Ferris High School High School and Beyond Plan

Work Force Check List: FINAL COPY Name: _______________________________________ Date:

My future career interest is:

I am planning to enter the workforce:

Are you currently employed? � Yes � No

Job Position: Company:

Have you applied for a job? � Yes � No

Job position you applied for: Company:

Did you complete an Interview? � Yes � No � Interview Schedule Date:

Job position you applied for: Company:

Did you complete an Interview? � Yes � No � Interview Schedule Date:

Job position you applied for: Company:

Did you complete an Interview? �Yes � No � Interview Schedule Date:

Do you have a resume? � Yes � No Describe your backup plan:

Completed the FAFSA Process o Created FSA ID o Submitted FAFSA Application

Have a valid driver’s license (some jobs/programs will require this) or photo ID? � Yes � No

If no driver’s license, what is your reliable source of transportation?

Do you have a budget? � Yes � No

Where will you live? � With parents � With friends � By yourself

Ferris High School High School and Beyond Plan

Apprenticeship Check List: FINAL COPY

Name: _______________________________________ Date:

My future career interest is:

I am planning to enter a skilled trade program. #1 Apprenticeship Program/Field:

Have you applied? Date Applied:

Have you been accepted? � Yes � No � I don’t know yet.

Start date: Contact Name/Info:

Is your apprenticeship connected with a community college or trade school?

If yes, what school?

Is your apprenticeship paid? � Yes � No

If no, how will you finance your apprenticeship?

#2 Apprenticeship Program/Field:

Have you applied? Date Applied:

Have you been accepted? � Yes � No � I don’t know yet.

Start date: Contact Name/Info:

Is your apprenticeship connected with a community college or trade school?

If yes, what school?

Is your apprenticeship paid? � Yes � No

If no, how will you finance your apprenticeship?

Completed the FAFSA Process o Applied for FSA ID (Be sure to save this ID number for applying each year) o Completed FAFSA Application o Financial Aid Verification (provide documentation to school)

Review Financial Aid Award from College o Submit subsequent financial aid forms, if applicable. o Accept/Deny Financial Aid offers o Complete Loan Counseling, if applicable.

Have a valid driver’s license (some jobs/programs will require this) or photo ID? � Yes � No

If no driver’s license, what is your reliable source of transportation?

Where will you live? ____________________________________