Senior Year!...Math SBA, ELA SBA, NW History + Pass Senior Project 40 hours community service!! = 1...
Transcript of Senior Year!...Math SBA, ELA SBA, NW History + Pass Senior Project 40 hours community service!! = 1...
Senior Year!Things you need to know to have a successful year
The Plan for Today...
Graduation Requirements
Transcript
Senior Checklist
5th Year Plan
Options
Admissions Process
The Application!
Financial Aid Information
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Graduation RequirementsEvery box must be filled in on your Graduation Requirements Worksheet!
To graduate, you need:
+ 22 credits total
16.5 required credits
5.5 elective credits
+ Pass all State Testing Requirements
Math SBA, ELA SBA, NW History
+ Pass Senior Project
40 hours community service!! = 1 work week
Graduation Requirements Worksheet
TestingRequirements
Social Studies Cheat Sheet
● Put Xs on 2nd Semester American Government and
SS Elective
● Freshman World History = 1st Semester SS Elective
2nd Semester Current World Problems
● 2nd semester World Contemporary Problems can include
psychology, sociology, business law, or Current World
Problems
5th Year Options: T-2-4
5th Year Options:T-2-4
College/Scholarship Application ProcessThings you may need:
+ Transcript+ Transcripts need to be requested for all college applications and some scholarships+ Transcripts can be requested online (SendEDU/Common App) or in the main counseling
office
+ Make sure you give us at least a week to process your request
+ Letter of Recommendation+ Complete Personal Data Form
+ All recommenders need this when you ask for a letter of recommendation+ Allow teacher/counselor at least 2 weeks to write the letter
+ The more information we have about you, the better the letter will be!
College Admissions
+ Testing+ SAT/ACT is required for most universities
+ ACT: Being given at Wa-Hi on October 2, 2018+ SAT: Sign up online at www.collegeboard.com
+ November 3, late registration September 26
+ Application+ Applications vary from school to school
+ Are required for 4 year universities, community colleges, and trade schools+ Application questions consist of: personal information, extracurricular activities, high
school grades, an essay and/or short answer questions
Start your applications early!
Common Application
Schools:
+ Gonzaga+ Whitman+ Whitworth+ Pacific Lutheran+ Saint Martin+ Seattle Pacific+ University of
Puget Sound+ Seattle
University
Public In-State Universities
Community Colleges
Next Up! Katharine Curles
College & Career Center
Jobs
Career Ideas and Resources
T-2-4 Options
Scholarships and FAFSA
Volunteering
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- How do people decide on a job?- At what age do I have to decide on a career?- Is it okay to change my mind in college? - … after school is over?- … after I have a job?- How do I know if my job is a good fit for me?
T-2-4T = Technical School 2 = Two Year College 4 = Four Year College
- Degree directly related to the workforce
- More Hands-On Opportunities
- Less Opportunities to change your mind
- Graduate with a Certificate
- You can make connections that will help you in therest of your life
- The FAFSA and Scholarships are important for paying
- You are taking positive steps for your future
- You have the opportunities to seek out job shadowing, apprenticeship, and internships
- You can make connections that will help you in therest of your life
- Usually, a more broad or general degree (associates or bachelors)
- More chances for exploring what you would like to do
- You get to take many prerequisites to help your decisions and learn more
- More Opportunities to change your mind
- Graduate with a recognized degree
T 2 - 4
School Searching Notes…
Like everything in life, there are always some people who may be trying to take advantage. If a
school seems sketchy to you, it probably is. You can confirm sketchiness by looking up reviews
or find Ms Curles and she can help.
For Profit Schools do not have your best interest in mind
FAFSA and Scholarships
FAFSA: For people who are documented in the US. https://fafsa.ed.gov/
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:
• Your Social Security Number
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You
may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data
Retrieval Tool.)
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
• An FSA ID to sign electronically.
And parent’s of these too if you’re a dependent
People who aren’t yet documented can fill out the WASFA for Washington State Schools
For undocumented parents, the FAFSA is for you - just fill in their
SSN with 0s
Scholarships
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY SCHOLARSHIPS
- Senior Section at Career & College Center -
Culminating Project… It’s a Thing.
Best thing you can do now is Volunteer.
VolunteeringWhy and How
Why Should I Volunteer?Volunteering is an amazing way to give back to your community and you often learn something new about yourself in the process.
- Was there someone who helped you get where you are? What if you volunteered in someway that helped them?
- Is there a type of job you want in the future? Why don’t you volunteer there?- Is there something you love that you would like to pursue more? Volunteer!- You can list it on your resume and in your scholarship applications- You need 40 community service hours to graduate and the most
competitive college applicants often have more
Community Service- It’s a broad word: Unpaid work that you do to help someone.- Demonstrates that you’re becoming a contributing and responsible human
WE ALL NEED HELP.
There are opportunities for community service, almost everywhere. Your neighborhood, an elderly neighbor, agencies around town, a former school, etc. Just mark it down on your sheet and get their signature, and it counts*.
What doesn’t count? Helping family. Doing chores for people related by blood or by marriage. Keep doing helping your family, but that doesn’t go toward graduation requirements.
*For Wahi’s purposes, you can count any community service starting the summer before 9th grade
More Community Service- To graduate Wa-Hi, you need 40 hours of community service. - Hours must be voluntary, non-paid, or non-court ordered activities without
receiving compensation- After you reach 40 hours, keep logging! It’s good for your resume and
applications. - Do service with your friends (if you want) - it makes it even more fun!- There are lots of cool agencies to work with! Find them on the next page, at
www.volunteermatch.org or http://getconnected.unitedwayww.org/volunteer/agency/needs/
Where Can I Volunteer? What do you enjoy?
Animals- Humane Society
Artistic Endeavors- Carnegie Picture Lab- Little Theater- Arts in Schools
Bilingual Services- BMAC- Heart to Heart- Head Start- Family Medical Center- Helpline- Salvation Army - SOS Health Clinic
Environmental - USDA Forest Service- Corps of Engineer- 2020 - Tri-State Steelheaders- Waste Reduction
Health & Safety- American Red Cross- St Mary’s Medical Center- Veterans Medical Center- Hospice
Historical Preservation- Fort WW Museum- Kirkman House- Whitman Mission
Homeleses/Housing- BMAC Food Bank- Christian Aid Center- Habitat for Humanity- St Vincent De Paul
Outreach- Domestic Violence Coalition- United Way
Women’s Services- Birthright- Planned Parenthood- YWCA
Children - Scouts, Campfire, etc- Children’s Museum- Teen Center- Little Leagues- YMCA- Walla Walla Public Library- Story Time Project- Children’s Home Society- Friends of Walla Walla- Elementary Schools
Disabled Services- Lillie Rice Center- Parent to Parent- Special Olympics- The Place- Rising Sun Clubhouse
Elder Services- Aging and Long-Term Care- CHORE Services- Odd Fellows- Senior Center
What Clubs Can I Volunteer With?The following clubs and school activities regularly have volunteer hours:
● Amnesty Club● Art Club● Athletics (managing)● Boy’s Federation● Club Latino● Crest Club● FCCLA ● FFA ● Girl’s League
● International Club● LINK Crew● Key Club● National Honor Society● Sports Medicine Club
Make sure you have someone sign your form (found in career center)
Questions?Ask away!