1. Senior Year Seasons

2. Tonight’s Agenda Introductions Visualization of senior year Power Point Presentation – Senior Year “Seasons” Senior Parents – Grad Nite Party Info. Parent Connection – How to Get/Stay Connected! Yearbook and Senior Ads

3. High School & Beyond: A Leap of Faith….

4. Senior Status Your blue Senior Status Letter is due back Oct. 31 Is your Senior on track?

5. Met, or Not Met? This is what your non-credit graduation requirements SHOULD look like on your transcript. This is a sample of what your credit graduation requirements MIGHT look like on your graduation requirements form.

6. All applications SHOULD be done by Dec. 15 th ! Early Decision vs. Early Action? Common App. vs. Public vs. Private?

7. Transcript Requests Follow Directions on Forms! Use the PINK tracking form to request a transcript to be uploaded to your Common Application. Use the BLUE tracking form to request a transcript be sent to a college or university that is NOT on the Common Application. See Mrs. Dale to request transcripts (pay @ ASB!). **Be aware of her days & hours!**

8. Letters of Recommendation (for colleges, internships, or jobs!) Completely answer the ?’s on the GREEN form And Give letter writers 2-3 weeks to get it done.

9. Associate’s Degree vs. Applied Bachelor’s Degree? Community College vs. Technical School vs. Specialty School Public vs. Private ? Timing is still important! Checkoutacollege.com

10. 4-year Degree at a 2-year College (Saves !) An Applied Baccalaureate (Bachelor's) Degree builds on the education and training from a two-year technical Associate Degree.

11. Transferring to a 4-year College/University? Students can begin their studies at a Community College and then TRANSFER to a 4-year college: 1.1 - 39 credits = take the SAT/ACT for college admission. ( No guarantee that all credits will transfer.) 2.40 credits or more = do NOT need to take the SAT/ACT ( No guarantee that all credits will transfer.) 3.Work with your CC counselor/advisor to complete a DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT process ( IF possible ) so all credits will transfer!

12. Be paid to learn while you earn a degree and prep for a career?!? Recruiters from 4 main branches visit OHS ( see Mrs. Dale for dates ) Academy, Enlisting or ROTC ? (Jan 1 st deadline) Take the ASVAB! ( great info. on your skills )

13. Want to be paid to learn while you earn an Associate’s Degree??? Skilled jobs are in demand ! CORE INDUSTRIES: Health Care, Public Safety, Construction Trades, Manufacturing, Culinary Prep & Serving Must be 18 to apply!

14. Senior Class Meeting Senior Class Meeting Friday, October 17th 9:30-10:00am, Gym Cap & Gown order packets, Grad Nite Party, senior year info. OSD Career & College Fair Wednesday, October 29th 5:30-7:30pm CHS Commons

15. We are Here to Help! Counseling Center Counselors will write letters of rec. for your college(s) or job app(s ) College and job application help Career Center Transcripts (Mrs. Dale), college/job search & app. help, Resume & college essay writing help, SAT/ACT registration & fee waivers, Career Cruising/High School & Beyond make-up sessions/help, ASVAB testing and help with ROTC/Academy apps. College rep., military recruiter & career-related visits Financial Aid/Scholarship info. & apps.

16. Want information on in demand careers? LOOK!

17. Stay Strong! College Decisions, Honor Cords, Class Rank, Scholarships Winter Season is here….

18. Senior Year Goals, Take 2… This January, in addition to any New Year’s resolutions, Update your Goals… What still needs to be decided upon or done?

19. I’m going to college….

21. Senior Notes Scholarship List “You’ll never make a basket if you don’t take the shot !” TheWashBoard.org Made for Washington! College-scholarships.com Links to 50+ FREE scholarship search websites ! Set up a Profile if not done already!

22. High School & Beyond Plan Due FEBRUARY 28 TH ! Is everything checked off and done?

23. Senior “ Exit Interview ” Final Part of High School and Beyond Plan… TBD

24. Affording my “Next Step” Budget Reality Check @ “Jump Start” http://www.jumpstart.org/reality-check.html Compare Your Financial Aid Awards @ “Big Future” www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/tools-calculators Explore Military Pay and Benefits at “About Careers” http://usmilitary.about.com/od/payandbenefits/ Find Apprenticeship Openings @ L&I http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Programs/ProgOpen/

25. Where do I plan to live? 4 -year college bound ? On-campus dorms want a deposit by April or May… Most 2 -year colleges seldom have dorms, so have you gone on- line to look for an apartment yet ? Or a roommate ? Where will I travel to for an apprenticeship? The military will often house you in barracks while you complete Basic Training.

26. It’s Decision Time! Where will your post- high school pathway lead YOU?

27. Finish Strong!

28. Graduation June 12 th will be here before you know it…. Will your student be ready for…

29. …Life After OHS? Remember… We are Here to Help Your Student!

30. OHS Website: Parent Resources Under the Counseling tab on the OHS Website is a wealth of resources for you! http://olympia.osd.wednet.edu/ List of Important Senior Dates (on the OHS website under Counseling  Seniors) has other websites that can be helpful for parents….