[INSERT SCHOOL’S NAME] JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT Insert a picture of front of school or school mascot.

Agenda Topics Class of 2018 Review College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) AP Testing Math & English Placement Tests Financial Aid Important Dates Questions & Answers

What are our student doing after they graduate? [insert information about what last year’s graduating class final post-secondary plans. Including average SAT/ACT scores, etc.] Provide parents with data about where last year’s seniors are going. Some things to consider: What types of colleges did last year’s seniors apply to? Do you information about what they plan to study? What is your school’s average SAT/ACT scores? What are the SAT/ACT scores needed to be eligible for admission at UH Manoa, UH Hilo, UH Maui, UH West Oahu? Share CAES survey results to parents about: what colleges students are interested in applying to, major of study, etc.

Junior 2017 Spring Check List Schedule college entrance exams. ACT School Wide Testing Use available resources to find “best-fit” careers and colleges: college fairs, online career interest surveys, speak to counselor, etc. Narrow down list of possible career(s) and identify colleges with the plan course of study. Insert additional information/resources

Quick Review: Graduation Requirements SUBJECT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA English 4 credits Social Studies Mathematics 3 credits Science World Language Fine Arts Career Technical Education/ JROTC 2 credits Physical Ed. (P.E.) 1 credit Health 0.5 credit Personal Transition Plan (PTP) Electives (Any Subject Area) 6 credits TOTAL: 24 credits Hawaii DOE Graduation Requirements Website - http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/GraduationRequirements/Pages/Requirements.aspx

College Entrance Exams Colleges require students to take a standardized test in order to be considered eligible for application by a post-secondary institution. These exams include SAT and/or ACT. ACT – Statewide Mandatory Test for all 11th graders statewide – at no cost Statewide Test Date: February 28, 2017 Student can retake test to improve scores. (Provide deadlines & fee) SAT – Not offered by the state. Student will have to register and pay fee. Juniors should take the test in the spring before senior year. Fee: SAT $45 OR SAT with Essay $57

SAT – www.collegeboard.org ACT – www.act.org Act Test Dates Regular Registration Deadline February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 SAT – www.collegeboard.org SAT Test Dates Regular Registration Deadline March 6, 2017 February 10, 2017 May 6, 2017 April 7, 2017 June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing AP classes help students better prepare for career and college. College-level courses taught by high school teachers. AP teachers are trained and use college-level materials. Some of the benefits of taking an AP class are: Hands on activities – learn how things really work. Dig deeper into a subject(s) your student loves. Express and share ideas through dialog and debate. Summer Assignments Exam Dates – May 1- 5th and May 8- 12th, 2017 Insert information about test fees and how students can ask for a waiver (if available)

Math & English Placement Tests Placement tests for Math and English determine a student’s eligibility to take certain courses that require specific levels of Math or English in college. Insert information about how students sign up to take the test. Does your school organize a day to test students? If not, how do you let students/parents know about the testing procedures.

Financial Aid Resources All students should complete the online form, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), to see if you qualify for financial aid. Application opens in October. BOTH Student & Parent must create a FSA ID. Do this before the fall!! Research and apply for scholarships!! All students should complete the online form, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), to see if you qualify for financial aid. FAFSA consists of federal grants, loans, and work-study funds. Application opens in October. The sooner you submit the online application can determine the amount of aid you are eligible. BOTH Student & Parent must create a FSA ID. Do this before the fall!! In the meantime …research and apply for scholarships!! [include any specific school scholarship information] Federal grants + Loans + Work-study = Financial Aid!

Important Dates List all of important dates; school specific; summer opportunities; and other announcements.

Thank you for joining us this evening! Questions & Answers Thank you for joining us this evening! Insert Junior counselor and counseling department contact information.