High School Overview

Graduation Requirements Graduation credit requirements Senior Project Keystone Proficiency Pay your fees

Credit Requirements CourseCredits English4 Math4 Science3 Social Studies3 Arts and Humanities2 Health and Phys. Ed2.5 Electives5.5

Grade Status 10 th grade…. 5 credits 11 th grade…. 11 credits 12 th grade…. 16 credits Required for graduation…. 24 credits

Senior Project 8 hours of community service Fill out senior project form or make a poster Requirements: Cannot be court mandated, must be on your own time, you cannot leave school for the service/or be paid, and cannot be a part of a school activity/project. LISTEN for OPPORTUNITIES

Keystone Testing Keystone Proficiency English 10 Biology Algebra I

Looking ahead Every credit counts for graduation and for: NCCTC AP Courses Dual Enrollment

NCCTC Automotive Technology Carpentry Collision Repair Cosmetology Culinary Arts

NCCTC Continued Electrical Construction Health Occupations HVAC Occupational Child Care Protective Services Welding

AP Courses Must meet requirements AP Biology AP Calc AB AP Chemistry AP English Language AP English Literature AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Psychology

Dual Enrollment ACE PROGRAM- Bloomsburg University Early College- LCCC Must meet requirements Cost Sign out of school Take placement test, if applicable

Future Assessments Keystones (Alg 1, English 10, Biology) ASVAB- 11 th grade year PSAT- Offered in Oct (seats fill quick) SAT- take mid-end of your 11 th grade year or earlier depending on your math. ACT- not satisfied with your SAT scores then think of taking the ACT

SAT If you are attending a 4 year college you must take the SAT assessment Must create a log-in name. Keep in safe place! School code: SAT prep: or march2success.comwww.collegeboard.org Test is always offered at Shamokin

SAT Test Dates Test DatesDeadline Oct 11 Sept 12 Nov 8Oct 9 Dec 6Nov 6 Jan 24Dec 29 Mar 14 Feb 13 May 2Apr 6 Jun 6May 8

ACT Test DatesDeadlines October 25September 19 December 13November 7 February 7January 9 April 18March 13 June 13May 8

Post Secondary Options College Bubble 4 year 2 year community Tech School/Business School Military Job/Apprenticeship

What can I do? Take assessments to look at your interests, abilities, what jobs best fit you (see next slide- resources) Research careers, colleges, occupations, interests Explore Colleges and careers that match your needs, interest, and abilities. Make a list of college interests/preference Visit schools/ colleges who visit SAHS Career interests Job shadow

College visits at SAHS Univ of Pitt-BradWed18-Sep10:00 St FrancisTues23-Sep11:00 Univ of Pitt -JohnstownTues23-Sep10:00 Lebannon ValleyTues23-Sep11:30 McCannWed24-Sep10:00 Penn StageWed24-Sep1:00 AlbrightWed1-Oct10:00 WilsonMon13-Oct10:00 ScrantonMOn13-Oct11:30 LycomingTues14-Oct10:30 Lock HavenTues14-Oct11:15 ClarionTues14-Oct10:00 KutztownMon20-Oct1:30 AlverniaTues21-Oct9:30 WilkesTues21-Oct1:15 IUPThurs23-Oct8:30 Cedar CrestMon27-Oct9:30 ShippensburgThurs13-Nov8:30

Resources Counselors, teachers, parents, friends, etc. who are working, going to college, graduated… Collegeboard.org (SAT, College search) Pacareerzone.com (career exploration) Educationplanner.org (career exploration) Careercrusing.org (career exploration) Monster.com (job characteristics) Doleta.gov/programs/onet (job characteristics) p-programs-pennsylvania.html- Apprenticeships in PAhttp:// p-programs-pennsylvania.html-

Slides for Seniors College Night Financial Aid Night- Nov 6, 2014 FAFSA completion night Alumni Test- Sign up and take the exam AP EXAMS

Senior Slide: Application Process If you plan on applying for college: 1.Take your SAT/ACT- 4 year college (collegeboard.org) 2.Visit and Apply to the college/university 3-5 colleges) 3.Halloween is a great time to apply by. 4.Pay the fee (if there is one)

Senior Slide: Continued 5.Send letters of recommendations (Ask your favorite teachers or counselors) and write essays, if applicable, to the college/university 6.Send your transcripts (tell your counselors) 7.Fill out your financial aid application (January)

Senior Slide: Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which is a federal form used to determine the students eligibility for the following: * Federal programs (Pell Grants, Work-study, and loans) * State programs (PA state grant, state work-study, others) * School programs (need-based grants and scholarships) Again, be aware of deadlines!!!!

Senior Slide: Scholarship Tips Avoid Scholarship Scams!!! Never pay for a fee or provide credit card/account information If you see the word “Guarantee” walk away Check all contact information Shamokin Area scholarships will not be out until the end of March. Please see the guidance website! A very great opportunity to get some extra money for school. Shamokin Area Alumni Test- Sign up and take the test! Coming in March Blood Drives Employers such as: knoebels, gun club, etc. Fastweb.com is a great resource for scholarships

Helpful Strategies for all ATTENDANCE BE PREPARED TO LEARN PAY ATTENTION TAKE NOTES DO YOUR HOMEWORK OPEN YOUR BOOK STUDY FOR TESTS SEE YOUR TEACHER(S) FOR HELP

Get involved Sports Clubs Band/Orchestra Community Service Musical

Have a great school year! If we can help in any way possible, please let us know. Let’s go INDIANS! Thank you, Mr. Weller and Ms. Rickert