GOOD MORNING CLASS OF 2016!! Please be seated in the middle section of the auditorium. Thank you!

Class of 2016 Senior Presentation

Your Senior Team Mrs. Fankhauser (A-F) Mrs. Lahey (G-M) Ms. Lungren (N-Z) Counselor Roles Academic/Career-College/Personal Counseling We are here for you! Mrs. Woodards, Senior Projects Coordinator Portfolio and Culminating Presentation State Assessments, SAT/ACT/AP Financial Aid Process

Your Senior Team – Cont. Mrs. Frost, Administrative Assistant Answer general questions regarding Sr. year Arrange Counseling Center appointments Mrs. Harrold, Administrative Assistant Scholarship applications and assistance Portfolio assistance Mrs. Kitchen, Registrar Transcript/Rank/GPA Requests

Student Success Open communication Self direction Self ownership Parents, teachers, administrators, and school counselor Self direction Motivation Adhering to timelines and being organized Seeking help when needed Self ownership Responsibility, courtesy & respect Shift from parent to student Good manners!

Examples Thanks for writing my letter of recommendation… I appreciate your help with my transcript… Do you have time to help me with… I have questions about...who would be the best person to help me?…

Portfolio All Grade 12 requirements on the Portfolio Checklist must be organized and completed. Please print your own materials from the website. Library may be utilized for this purpose. www ahs.asd103.org > Departments > Couns. Dept. Make arrangements and plan NOW for Job Shadow or Career Project Strongly encouraged to submit Proposal by November 18 Deadline for completed Job Shadow or Career Project is January 6th

Senior Portfolio Requirements Semester I Job Shadow or Career Project Proposal Completed Job Shadow or Career Project documentation (on Counseling website) Letter of Recommendation Form Transcript and Credit Evaluation Summary Semester II Resume’ Community Service (Total of 20 hours) Completion of Culminating Presentation

Portfolio Grading Meets Standard – “S” Student has met standard on every assignment thorough, well- written, neatly done Below Standard – “U” Not all assignments completed on Portfolio Checklist Portfolio must be completed, prior to final presentation This is a requirement for graduation!

Culminating Presentation Based on Portfolio Who am I? (Personal/Social) Where am I going? (College/Career) How am I going to get there? (Academic) Majority of Presentation will be completed outside of classroom Important Dates Culminating Presentation Practice: To be determined Final Culminating Presentation: April 21st

Important Dates SAT ASVAB November 7th at AHS Register online at www.sat.collegeboard.com, $54.50, deadline October 9 Seats fill, register as soon as possible ASVAB Wednesday, December 9th at AHS 7:30 AM no late start for test takers Free - sign up in Counseling Center beginning in early November

APPLYING TO COLLEGES Refine College Selections College Reps will be visiting during lunches Check easel and daily bulletin for updates Visit campuses and websites

APPLYING TO COLLEGES (continued) Official AHS Transcript Complete Transcript Request Form Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office Note: For Common Application colleges, AHS Counselors will download applications Submit form to Mrs. Kitchen, Registrar Available for pick-up in the Registrar’s office , 24 hours after request Be sure to thank Mrs. Kitchen for her help!

Scholarships Visit Counseling Center website weekly (free local scholarship search) Recommend registering at WashBoard and FastWeb (free state/national scholarship search programs) Option – use your College Board account to search for additional scholarships!

Financial Aid Financial Aid Night – Brodniak Hall, Thursday, December 3rd, 6:30 pm All parents/students should attend—even if you are uncertain of college plans Important: Application (FAFSA) cannot be submitted until after January 1. Sign up for PIN now! www.fafsa.ed.gov Parents and student have separate PINs

Communication Advisory Email (school/home) Student Access - Message Center AHS website – Daily Bulletins, etc. http://www.asd103.org/pages/Anacortes_High_School Counseling Center webpage Select “Counseling Center” from the left sidebar on the AHS home page

Senior picture and quote due on October 16th After October 16th, $20.00 late fee No pictures or quotes accepted after October 31st More information: ahs.asd103.org > Students > Yearbook

Graduation Products (Cap and Gowns, Announcements, etc.) Meeting on October 7th – AHS Gym Basic packages available, along with other graduation items

Lastly . . . . . TAKE A DEEP BREATH ENJOY YOUR LAST YEAR TOGETHER CELEBRATE YOUR JOURNEY AND YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Please remain in your seats until the bell rings. . . .