1. Welcome Parents and Students of the Class of 2012

2. Tornado Counseling Department & Support Services Counselors  Jeannie Beierle (A-G) 458-6202  Bob Dickson (H – N) 458-6203  Kelli Little (O – Z) 458-6204 Career Center  Terry Mensonides (Career and Scholarship Coordinator) 458-6413 Support Services  Pam MacAuley (Counseling Secretary) 458-6234  Ann Keller (Registrar) 458-6206  Sandra Gordon (Indian Education Advisor) 458-6316

3. The Importance of This Year n A thousand mile journey begins with the first step… and can only be taken one step at a time. n Plan your time… or there will be no time to plan.

4. Post-Secondary Options… Yelm High School Technical College Classes & Training Skills Apprenticeship Job Skills Community College Academics 2 Year Degree (A.A., A.S.) Career 4 Year Degree (B.A., B.S.) 4-Year College Academics B.A. / B.S. Military Training Education

5. During the Summer Students  Narrow down list of colleges  Contact Colleges – request information and applications  Research Scholarship opportunities  Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid) www.federalstudentaid.gov Parents  Review your financial situation  Discuss with your child their college choices  Visit colleges when possible  Explore FAFSA (Financial Aid)

6. Seniors On Track FALL Credit Check / Course Requirements Visit the Career Center Sign up for SAT or ACT (See Career Center or counseling office for registration and test dates) Complete College Applications by December 15 th or sooner Check Scholarship List Weekly in the Career Center WINTER Complete FAFSA forms on Jan. 1 st, first come first served basis SPRING Credit check / Course Requirements Check for scholarships weekly Request transcripts

7. SAT and ACT Dates SAT www.collegeboard.com  October 1 st  November 5 th  December 3 rd  January 28 th  March 10 th  May 5 th  June 2 nd ACT www.actstudent.org  September 11 th  October 23 rd  December 11 th  February 12 th  April 9 th  June 11 th

8. Graduation Requirements n HSPE Reading and Writing n Math EOC (End of Course) or earn 2.0 credits of math after sophomore year n Culminating Project n High School and Beyond Plan

9. Short Credits? Credit Recovery Options n Correspondence - $125.00 or more per.5 credit. Must be completed by April 30 th. n Summer School - $250.00 per.5 credit, two different formats Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss credit recovery options and to enroll in classes.

10. Important Points to Remember… n Become familiar with Tests for College ( SAT, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS) n Build your resume (volunteer work, employment) n Attend Parent Nights n Begin College Tours n Visit your counselor and and career center.

11. Make It Count! n Do Your Best n Explore Your Options n Stay informed n Take Initiative n Utilize Your Resources n Actively Plan Your Future

12. Career Center  College/Career Fair – Oct. 25 th  College Application Deadlines  Scholarship Notebook – Online  Volunteer/School Activities/Clubs  ASVAB

13. Thank you for coming!