1. Advisory Based Conferences Ramp-Up to Readiness™

2. COLLEGE READINESS PROGRESS MCIS, Readiness Rubric, Post-Secondary Plan, Transcript, FAFSA and Scholarship Information.

3. MCIS (Minnesota Career Information System) A computer information system that is an excellent resource providing teachers with another tool to help engage kids in the college readiness process It monitors college readiness outcomes and, regardless of your score, fosters college and career readiness for all students. Students can access it any time any place as long as you have Internet access.

4. Ramp Up Overview and College and Career Information

5. Readiness Rubric A grade-specific Readiness Rubric helps students and their families, teachers and counselors regularly compare data on tests, grade point averages and other indicators to assess and take steps to improve a student's progress toward being college-ready by the end of high school. Ramp-Up to Readiness™ is a program of the University of Minnesota’s College Readiness ConsortiumCollege Readiness Consortium

9. Post-Secondary Plan Students develop a personal post-secondary plan that begins to chart a course through high school toward enrollment in and success at a technical, community, or a four-year college. Ramp-Up to Readiness™ is a program of the University of Minnesota’s College Readiness ConsortiumCollege Readiness Consortium

14. OPTIONS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR SON/DAUGHTER’S LEARNING Parent portal, in school support, after school offerings, summer school

15. Parent/Student Portal Use this to monitor your students grades and attendance. Stop in the office and talk to Deb or Jan to get registered to use Parent Portal if you do not currently use it.

16. In School Options Academic Intervention/Lunch Hour Teachers are available for ½ of the lunch hour to help any student. Students with a D or lower are required to work with a teacher for 30 minutes of their lunch hour. Student should check with their teachers to see which half of lunch they are available to help. Math Help Center Room 203 during lunch Staffed by math teachers and honor society students Language Arts Help Center Room 101 during lunch on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s

17. After School Options After School Academic Support This is a place for students to work on their homework, use computers for school related projects, and get assistance on homework. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:45 in A250 After Hours Credit Recovery: M, T, TH, F 3:15- 4:45 and W, 2:30-4:00. Students can earn up to.5 credit in each term while utilizing our on-line learning program that offers a variety of core and elective based classes. Students should contact their counselor to schedule this if needed.

18. Students who are credit deficient may attend summer school classes. A maximum of one semester or two quarter courses will be able to be repeated during summer school. Summer school lasts for 1 month Summer School

19. 12 th Grade Dates and Important Information Paying for college (scholarships and FAFSA), comparing college costs, important Senior Dates

20. Comparing Colleges

21. Completing the FAFSA

22. Financial Aid Planning If you missed Financial Aid Planning Night, the video link is on the MHS Website on the right hand column.

23. MnSCU Two-Year Occupational Grant Pilot Program Program Purpose: The program provides financial assistance to students enrolled in qualifying career and technical programs at MnSCU two-year colleges so that students can complete the program within two years or less and find employment in a high-demand occupation. It was created by the 2015 Minnesota Legislature and will be implemented for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years as a pilot program.

24. Scholarships Scholarship Information Sheet in folder Resources listed Online websites for scholarship searches Pride In The Tiger Scholarship Handed out in Ramp Up on February 4 and on the MHS website home page Due Friday, February 26 by 3:30 PM Awarded at Senior Banquet on May 11

25. Tentative Senior Timeline May 4 Convocation @ 8:10 AM May 11—Senior Banquet @ 6:30 PM May 16 and 17—Senior Final Exams May 18—Commencement rehearsal 8:30 AM May 19—No school for Seniors May 20—Commencement @ 7:00 PM

26. Questions, Concerns, & Resources Registration Video on MHS Website Contact your Students Counselor Ms. Kristina Tauchen (A-C) Kristina.Tauchen@marshall.k12.mn.us 537-6920 Ext. 1015 Mrs. Sue Bowen (D-M ) susan.bowen@marshall.k12.mnus 537-6920 ext. 1014 Mrs. Shirley Greenfield (N-Z) shirley.greenfield@marshall.k12.mn.us 537-6920 ext. 1013