JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT 2012 Lexington High School Guidance Department.

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JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT 2012 Lexington High School Guidance Department

Chrissy Maloney, School Counselor –Arts & Humanities bldg – x1572 Stacy Prosowski, School Counselor –Arts and Humanities bldg – x1567 Presenters

Agenda Outline –7:00pm-8:00pm – Presentation –8:00pm-8:30pm – Q&A Preparing for LHS Graduation –Course Selections –Graduation Requirements Preparing for College –Developing the List –College Admissions Things to Keep in Mind –Financial Aid –Student Athletes –Role of the Parent

Preparing for : LHS GRADUATION

Junior Seminars The College Search –Junior Year Timeline –College Lingo –Developing the List (Family Connection (Naviance)) –Creating a Balanced List (Family Connection (Naviance))

Graduation Requirements Total Credits (104) Credits per Year ( ) Credits per Subject (cluster requirements) Community Service (40 hrs)

Course Selections Student Choice –Mathematics, Social Studies, Science Minuteman (Experiential Classroom) General Timeline –Now: teacher recommendations for courses –March: course selection will occur through the student portal

Preparing for : COLLEGE

Factors in the Admissions Process Academic Record (transcript) Standardized Tests Recommendations Extracurriculars Essay(s) Electronic Presence (Facebook, Twitter, )

Developing the College List What’s important? Create a balanced list College visits College interviews Meet with counselor

Admissions Plans Early Action –Multiple choice, non-binding Early Decision (I, II) –Single choice, binding Regular Rolling –Decisions are made as applications are reviewed

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

Athletics and Admissions Pay/Register with NCAA Eligibility Center –Division I or II Sports

Financial Aid Financial Aid Night (November 2012) College Goal Sunday (January 2013) Local Scholarships (February 2013) Financial Aid Forms –FAFSA –CSS Profile

Resources LHS Post-Secondary Planning Guide LHS College Career Center Internet Resources –Family Connection (Naviance) College Fairs –Boston National College Fair (May 3-4, 2012) Junior & Senior Timelines

Family Connection (Naviance)

Role of the Parent Student-Parent-Counselor Partnership Organization Balance Perspective, Persistence, Patience

Questions ?