Class of 2017 GRADUATION & BEYOND

Class of 2017 GRADUATION & BEYOND

ATTAINING GOALS CAREER GRADUATION COLLEGE Graduation Requirements College Preparation Resources

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject Graduation English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies Fine Art/CTE P.E. 1 Health .5 Foreign Lang Electives TOTAL 22 3 1 0 5.5

CREDIT CHECKS Total credits to date: should have at least 12 currently, after this semester 15 total credits Civics Test – New this year - all Juniors must pass for graduation. Test will take place in November. This is for graduation purposes only

Less Than 12 Credits? Saturday School Lift Lab BYU Online Chandler Online Academy 0 hour Summer School Registration for summer school begins in the Spring after intersession

AP/Dual Classes Advanced Placement courses are college-level classes in a wide variety of subjects that you can take while still in high school. They offer you challenging course work and a taste of what college classes are like. Many instate and out-of-state colleges will accept AP course credit if the student receives a qualifying AP test score. http://ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/Page/55788 Dual enrollment is a successful acceleration mechanism that allows students to pursue an advanced curriculum relevant to their individual post secondary interests. College credit earned prior to high school graduation reduces the average time-to-degree and increases the likelihood of graduation for the students who participate in these programs. AZ Transfer provides student with an on-line transfer guide to help students determine the course equivalencies with our in-state universities. http://www.mychandlerschools.org/domain/3305

ECAP Education Career Action Plan All students must have a completed ECAP before they graduate. Four Year Plan (9th) Resume (10th) College Search AZ CIS - Reality Check (11th) Updated and accurate 4 year plan (12th) Current Juniors have already completed and updated requirements this quarter

Community College Entrance Requirements No SAT or ACT Accuplacer is a Placement Test for: Reading, Writing, and Math May be taken at any Maricopa community college campus

In-State University Course Requirements Subject Years/Credits English 4 Math 4 Science 3 (Lab) Social Studies 2 Fine Art or CTE 1 Foreign Language 2 (Same Language) TOTAL 16

Assured Admission ASU - No course deficiencies AND one of the following: Top 25% of Graduating Class OR GPA of 3.0 in core classes OR 1040 SAT (Combined Math and Reading) OR 22 ACT NAU No Course deficiencies AND GPA of 3.0 in core courses U of A No course deficiencies AND the following: Arizona Resident Holistic Application Review (GPA/SAT or ACT and personal essay) U of A Does not consider GPA after 6th semester

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EXAMS SAT Reasoning Test 7 Saturdays per year Take spring of junior year Registration and information at http://www.collegeboard .org Redesign is coming for the March SAT. ACT Curriculum-based Take spring of junior year Registration and information at http://www.act.org All Juniors will take the Act free of charge at school on April 19, 2016 Several colleges require test scores be sent directly from the testing agencies. You may send up to 4 test scores for free to colleges.

HOW TO BEGIN THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Visit college campuses during fall, winter, and spring break Sign up for college visits in the Career Center Visit college websites (azcis.intocareers.org) Take SAT or ACT starting second semester— Retake the test you scored the highest in Start college applications as soon as you begin your senior year Start preparing for college & scholarship essays

Common Application The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. We serve students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications - online and in print - that students and school officials may submit to any of our more than 500 members. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process. Click on the link below for up to date Common Application information: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/CA4.aspx Be sure to read the section for “Parents”

What are my options if I am not going to college: EVIT – currently free until 21 years old Military Community College Certificate Programs Maricopa Skills Center Apprenticeship programs

Student Athletes If you plan to participate in a competitive college sport make sure you have the grades and college test scores that you need. Visit the NCAA website: http://www.ncaa.org/ If you are serious about an athletic career, make an appointment with your NCAA counselor: Mr. Mann

Stay Focused Keep your grades up 6th semester of your transcript does count for college applications Meet deadlines Keep an updated resume Volunteer and get involved on and off campus

Helpful Tools Check out the Career Center website http://www.mychandlerschools.org/Page/52838 As outlined in this evening presentation, Ms. Phillips keeps up-to-date resources on her website that are available to all of our students. If this is your first student going to college, we highly recommend that you read the (40 page) Get in 2 College manual.

Contacts Mrs. Holli Cagle A-G [email protected] Mr. Clint Beauer H-O [email protected] Mrs. Marsie Shealey - P-Z [email protected] Ms. Pat Phillips – Career Center [email protected]