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Page 1: Senior/Parent Night 2015 - 2016 Presented by: Deer Valley Counseling Department.

Senior/Parent Night 2015 - 2016

Presented by:

Deer Valley Counseling Department

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Academic CounselorsChris Terry – A – G

*Miko Price – H – O

*Denise Darre – P – Z

* Department Chairs

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Ginny Walters Top 30% of Seniors College/Career CounselorScholarship/Financial AidCollege/Military/Vocational LiaisonSenior Awards Program

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Kim Ulrich-SussCrisis Counselor504 CoordinatorMonday, Tuesday, & Thursday

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Senior Credit ChecksFirst & Second Semester Credit Checks – 22 credits

Letters sent home Parent / Student /Teacher Conferences

Powerschools Academic trackingPhone/e-mail Contact with Teachers

Attendance/”Senioritis”

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HS Graduation RequirementsComm College/CTE University

4 yrs. Language Arts4 yrs. Math3 yrs. Lab Science3 yrs. Social Studies1 yr. Fine Art / CTE

CTE = Career/Technical Education

1 yr. Health / P.E.6 Electives 22 credits

4 yrs. Language Arts4 yrs. Math3 yrs. Lab Science3 yrs. Social Studies1 yr. Fine Art or CTE1yr. Health / P.E.2 yrs. World

Language 4 electives

22 credits

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Opportunities for CreditSeniors deficient in credits need full day schedule

Seniors will meet with their counselor to develop a recovery plan

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Post-Secondary Options Career / Technical School Military Community College University

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Career/TechnicalLists of schools available in Career

CenterApplication process variesReview Arizona College and Career Guide

online at: www.azhighered.org

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Military Recruiters visit monthly during both

lunches by cafeteria Many different programs of service

ROTCNational Guard

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Community CollegesApply online in SpringTake Placement Test

FreeTesting Center at Community CollegeDO NOT NEED ACT/SAT TEST

Meet with a community college advisor to get schedule

Final Senior Transcript –request at senior checkout

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University Application ProcessIn State Applications

Apply Online$25 -NAU; $50 for ASU & U of A

Grand Canyon Univ - FreeMay apply without SAT/ACT scores

Requires an Official Transcript

Transcript Request-parchment.com

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Application DeadlinesASU – February 1Barrett Honors (ASU) – Nov. 15

U of A – October 1 (Decision by 11/1)

NAU – March 1GCU – December 1

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University Application ProcessOut of State Univ./College Applications

Letters of RecommendationsLeadership PositionsCommunity ServiceActivities at SchoolMay Require an Interview with College Representative

www.collegeprowler.comCommon Application

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ACT/SAT Test InformationACT- 36 points possible – 22 is averageTested on English, Math, Reading &

Science ReasoningSAT -800 per section – 1040 is averageTested on Critical Reading, Math, &

Writing (only scores that are used are Reading & Math)

SuperscoringNew SAT in March

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ACT / SAT Test Information

Tests should be taken ASAP!Tests can be retaken -

colleges will take the best scores. Register OnlineTest scores can be sent even after you

have applied.DVHS does NOT send scores; must

come from testing center

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Out of State College Fair

The Greater Phoenix National College FairSeptember 2711:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Phoenix Convention CenterRegister at: www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent

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NCAATo participate in Division I or II sports:You must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse

Apply “On-Line” ASAP$75 to applyRequest Transcript to be sent

SAT/ACT Scores must be sent from testing center

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Scholarship Categories

Academic - Presidential – University/Comm. CollegeMeritScholarship Estimator

AthleticsFinancial Need - FAFSALeadership Community Service

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Scholarship SearchesUseful websites:

http://www.dvusd.org/dvhsCollegeboard.comCollegedata.comCollegeconfidential.comfastweb.comfafsa.ed.gov – College Goal Sunday-2/9-

10/2013All schools have a net price calculator

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Upcoming EventsOctober 8 Financial Aid Presentation

– 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Room 212

October 22Parent/Teacher Conferences– 1 pm to 4:30 and 5:30 to 7 pm

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Remind

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DVHS Counseling Websitewww.dvhs.dvusd.org (click on

counseling)PowerpointsTimelinesScholarships, testing, calendar of events,

and much more!Follow us on Twitter @DVHSCounseling

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Career Center Hours : Monday - Friday7:15am – 2:45pm

College & Career Information

Military Academies

ScholarshipsFinancial Aid

info.NCAA Forms

College & Military Reps. During SET time & Lunch

Job Opportunities Posted

Volunteer Information