1. SAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014!

2. GIFT & Safford Academy We need proof of registration from EAC to put those classes on your schedule and to give you dual credit. We need proof of registration from EAC to put those classes on your schedule and to give you dual credit.  Check with Guidance Office if you’re not sure if we have this for you. Requires paperwork filed with: Requires paperwork filed with:  Mrs. Rios or Mrs. Barlow (gift)  Mrs. Onorato (academy) You must report any withdrawals to Mrs. Barlow or Mrs. Rios You must report any withdrawals to Mrs. Barlow or Mrs. Rios  If you don’t, your grade at SHS may reflect an “F”.  Deadline to withdraw is November 2 th to receive a “W” not an “F”

3. Are you on track to graduate? ( Total needed=24 credits) English – 4 credits (Eng 9, 10, 11, &12) English – 4 credits (Eng 9, 10, 11, &12) Math – 4 credits (Algebra, Geometry, and 2 more) Math – 4 credits (Algebra, Geometry, and 2 more) Science – 3 credits (Biological & Physical, and one more) Science – 3 credits (Biological & Physical, and one more) Social Studies – 3 credits (World Geo./History, American History, Gov’t & Economics) Social Studies – 3 credits (World Geo./History, American History, Gov’t & Economics) PE – 1 credit (dance is not a PE) PE – 1 credit (dance is not a PE) Vocational/FineArt – 1 credit Vocational/FineArt – 1 credit Electives – 8 credits Electives – 8 credits

4. Entrance Requirements for AZ Universities: English – 4 units English – 4 units Math – 4 units (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math) Math – 4 units (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math) Lab Science – 3 units (Physical Science, Biology, Biology 2, Chemistry, Chemistry II, Physics, Human Anatomy) Lab Science – 3 units (Physical Science, Biology, Biology 2, Chemistry, Chemistry II, Physics, Human Anatomy) Social Studies – 2 units Social Studies – 2 units Foreign Language – 2 units (two years of high school foreign language or two semesters of college foreign language) Foreign Language – 2 units (two years of high school foreign language or two semesters of college foreign language) Fine Art – 1 unit (at SHS this would be Band, Choir, Dance, Art I or Art II – one year at the high school level or one semester at the college level) Fine Art – 1 unit (at SHS this would be Band, Choir, Dance, Art I or Art II – one year at the high school level or one semester at the college level)

5. AZ College Entrance Requirements Continued: Top 25% of class rank Top 25% of class rank  OR ACT Score of 22 or better ACT Score of 22 or better  OR SAT Score of 1040 or better SAT Score of 1040 or better  OR 3.00 GPA in the 16 core competency courses 3.00 GPA in the 16 core competency courses

6. NCAA Student athletes must register at the end of this year if they want to attend a Division I or Division II college. Student athletes must register at the end of this year if they want to attend a Division I or Division II college. Visit with your SHS counselor Visit with your SHS counselor www.NCAAclearinghouse.net www.NCAAclearinghouse.net www.NCAAclearinghouse.net Check with coaches for NCAA rules governing campus visits, recruiting, etc. Check with coaches for NCAA rules governing campus visits, recruiting, etc.

7. Computing your GPA For an “A” you get 4 points For an “A” you get 4 points For a “B” you get 3 points For a “B” you get 3 points For a “C” you get 2 points For a “C” you get 2 points For a “D” you get 1 point For a “D” you get 1 point For an “F” you get no points For an “F” you get no points Add all points together and divide by number of classes taken Add all points together and divide by number of classes taken Add weighted credit to GPA to get WGPA and rank Add weighted credit to GPA to get WGPA and rank  You must earn a “C” or better to get weighted credit.

8. GPA: for example Eng 12 – B Eng 12 – B Alg 3 – B Alg 3 – B Economics – A Economics – A Chem 2 – C Chem 2 – C Culinary Arts – A Culinary Arts – A Sport Cond. – A Sport Cond. – A Bus In Act – B Bus In Act – B X 3pts = 3 X 4pts = 4 X 2pts = 2 X 4pts = 4 X 3pts = 3 Total = 23 pts./7 classes = 3.285

9. Scholarships Opportunity Bulletin Opportunity Bulletin Posted Posted  On-line  Guidance Office  American History Class

10. Boys State and Girls State Week-long summer camp that focuses on developing leadership skills and learning about government Week-long summer camp that focuses on developing leadership skills and learning about government Great addition to a resume or scholarship application Great addition to a resume or scholarship application Usually two boys and two girls selected Usually two boys and two girls selected See Mrs. Onorato for more information See Mrs. Onorato for more information

11. PSAT When: Wed., October 17 th When: Wed., October 17 th Where: Safford High School Where: Safford High School Cost: $14.00 Cost: $14.00 See Guidance Office for more information or to sign up See Guidance Office for more information or to sign up First come, first serve – only 50 spots First come, first serve – only 50 spots Scholarship opportunities and good practice for SAT and ACT Scholarship opportunities and good practice for SAT and ACT

12. SAT ACT Held at SHS Cost $49.00 *Writing Component Is Mandatory Held at EAC Cost $35.00 *With Writing Component =$50.50

13. AZ High Honors Tuition Scholarship www.ade.state.az.us/asd/tuitionwaive r/ www.ade.state.az.us/asd/tuitionwaive r/ www.ade.state.az.us/asd/tuitionwaive r/ www.ade.state.az.us/asd/tuitionwaive r/ Requirements are VERY strict Requirements are VERY strict  Students must complete all 16 Core Competency Courses by graduation with a B* or better 16 Core Competency Courses16 Core Competency Courses  Student must have a core GPA of 3.50 in the 16 CORE COMPETENCY COURSES OR be ranked in the top 5% of graduating class 16 CORE COMPETENCY COURSES16 CORE COMPETENCY COURSES  Student must EXCEED standards on all 3 of the AIMS Tests by the end of junior year.  If only 2 out of 3, then you must also pass 2 AP exams with a 3 or better.

14. Q & A The only dumb question is the one you didn’t ask!