Junior Year GuidanceWhat You Need to Know To Plan for the Rest of HS and Your Next Steps!

What We’ll Cover Today… Remaining graduation requirements Chancellors/Honors diplomas review Career Credit reminders 5 Post-HS options review Counseling Center resources available Financial Aid Information Brag Sheet Activity

Junior Year Requirements 1.0 English

Regular, Advanced or AP 1.0 Science

Chemistry, Accelerated Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, AP Physics, Forensic Science, Marine Science, Astronomy

1.0 Math: Geometry, Trig/Alg/Geom, Algebra 2,

Accelerated Algebra 2, Tech Math, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Statistics, AP Statistics

Junior Year Requirements .5 Health 2

Health Services 1 is .5 Health, .5 Elective .5 Modern America

APUSH is .5 History, .5 Elective Electives

Can be World Language credits Study Hall/Honors Tutorial, Early

Release/Late Arrival

Senior Year Requirements 1.0 English

Regular, College Prep, Humanities, AP .5 Economics and .5 People and Politics

Can be done several ways: SEAL 2, Business Management/Seminar, AP Government

.5 Senior Project .5 Career Credit Pass Reading, Writing and Math OAKS

Focused Programs A way to group your

electives together into potential career pathways

May help you prepare for your post-secondary education and/or the workplace

Glencoe has six: Arts & Communication Business &

Management Engineering Human Resources

Services Health Services Manufacturing &

Design Technologies

Focused Programs All Programs provide a way to earn Senior

Project credit within a senior-level course All have a 30-hour internship requirement,

You can start this summer, see Mrs. Nova If you don’t complete a Focused Program,

you will complete your senior project in Senior Seminar One semester, can be first or second semester

Career Credit Online Activities

9th, 10th and 11th grade – through CIS Résumé

Template was emailed to your student email account

Job Shadow (see packet) Senior Exit Interview

Chancellor’s Diploma Requirements above Standard Diploma:

26 total credits (not 24) 2 years of World Language Through Algebra 2 for Math 16 academic credits C or higher in all academic classes Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher

Honors Diploma Requirements above Standard Diploma:

At least 8 eligible courses (all AP courses, most Honors/Advanced/Accelerated, etc.)

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher 3 years of the same World Language 26 total credits (not 24) Enrolled in minimum of 6 classes each

year

5 Post-HS Options Community College 4-Year university Trade School Military Employment

Community College 2+ years Modified or Standard Diploma,

Undocumented students – all ok! Placement Tests for Reading, Writing,

Math are Required Remedial Courses

Community College Transfer degree vs. Associates Degree Some 3 or 6-month programs offered

Examples: HVAC Program, Corrections Technicians, 911 Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service

Common Programs for 2-year schools: Auto Tech, Mechanics, Nursing, Dental

Assisting, Business/Accounting

4-Year University Transcript:

GPA: most schools require 3.0 or aboveCourses of RigorWorld Language creditsThis is the last semester of grades that will

go on your transcript before you apply! 16 Academic Units

Include in senior year Don’t Slack off next year!

4-Year University SAT/ACT: most schools accept either

Glencoe Juniors take for FREE on _____ SAT:

3 sections: critical reading, writing, math Measures conceptual thinking 200-800 points per section

ACT: English, math, reading and science Related to what you have learned in HS Score of 1-36 Includes interest inventory

Helps you choose college major or career path

Test Dates this Spring:• ACT:

April 13 June 8

• SAT: March 9 May 4 June 1

4-Year University College Visits

Great time over Spring Break or summer! See/experience the campus, stay in the

dorms, meet current students

People who earn a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree make an

average of $1 million more in their lifetime than those with only a HS

diploma!

Trade School Shorter Programs

Enter workforce quickly Specific job training and career skills

Certificate or Apprenticeship Common Programs:

Massage, Cosmetology Bricklaying, Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Painter,

Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator

Military 5 Branches:

Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy

Must have Standard Diploma Modified Diploma and GED are not

accepted ASVAB test: At Glencoe every year

Employment Work Skills needed:

Timeliness, regular attendance Able to learn new tasks and perform well Work well with other people and bosses Be eager to learn Willing to accept responsibility

Use of your transcript and/or references

Resources in the Counseling Center ASPIRE Mentors

Will start meeting with Juniors this semester

Can help with making plans, next steps, connections for volunteer opportunities, and answering postsecondary questions.

Mrs. Nova and Ms. Bovee Your Counselors

Resources in the Counseling Center Resources Available

College information and applications SAT/ACT: test dates, prep books, prep class

information, and practice books Financial Aid information Scholarship search information and

applications Volunteer applications, (ex. Tuality Hospital) Your career folders

Financial Aid 101 FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid Required to determine federal student aid

May be more than you expect Schools use this information to determine the

financial aid package they will offer Involves entering family financial information

for the year to give you the EFC (Expected Family Contribution)

File starting January 1 Earlier filing = more money available

Three Basic Forms of Federal Aid Grant:

Do not have to be repaid Meet certain requirements such as severe

financial need, full or part-time enrollment Work-Study:

Work on campus and earn money you can use towards tuition and costs

Loans: Borrowed money that must be paid back with

interest

Other Financial Aid Scholarship:

A form of “gift aid” – money given to you that does not have to be repaid

Not all scholarships are merit-based (academic)

Local, State, School, National

Where Does Financial Aid Come From?

Financial Aid BreakdownFederal Grants, Loans, Other AidCollege Grants and ScholarshipsState Grants and ScholarshipsPrivate Grants and Scholarships

Help in Applying to Financial Aid and Post-HS Plans Letter of Recommendation:

Think about who knows you well (teachers, counselors, employers, coaches)

Proper Etiquette: Plan ahead – give the writer plenty of time! Give them proper information: brag sheet,

résumé, etc. Send them a thank you!

What is A Brag Sheet? Often a part of the college admission

and scholarship application process A way to highlight unique traits or

experiences you have that help you stand out from others

An opportunity to describe barriers or special circumstances you have

**Putting your counselor/teachers’ name in an application (such as the Common Application) can automatically send them a

request to send a letter or recommendation form. Make sure to follow-up with anyone whose name/contact information you

enter!**

Brag Sheet Includes… Personal Traits and Experiences: Personal Achievements

Inside/Outside the Classroom: Employment:   Leisure Activities:   Career Interests:   Special Circumstances:

Barriers Barrier: A limit,

boundary or restriction of any kind

An obstacle How does this

relate to your access to your post-HS plans?

EXAMPLES Financial Hardship Citizenship Foster Youth Modified Diploma Homeless/McKinney-Vento First Generation High-School

Graduate First Generation College

Attendee Language

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