1. Senior/Parent Night
Presented by: Deer Valley Counseling Department

2. Academic Counselors Chris Terry – A – G *Miko Price – H – O
*Denise Darre – P – Z
* Department Chairs

3. Ginny Walters Top 30% of Seniors College/Career Counselor
Scholarship/Financial Aid
College/Military/Vocational Liaison
Senior Awards Program

4. Kim Ulrich-Suss Crisis Counselor 504 Coordinator
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

5. Senior Credit Checks
First & Second Semester Credit Checks – 22 credits
Letters sent home
Parent / Student /Teacher Conferences
Powerschools Academic tracking
Phone/ Contact with Teachers
Attendance/”Senioritis”

6. HS Graduation Requirements Community College/CTE University
4 yrs. Language Arts
4 yrs. Math
3 yrs. Lab Science
3 yrs. Social Studies
1 yr. Fine Art / CTE
CTE = Career/Technical Education
1 yr. Health / P.E.
6 Electives
22 credits
4 yrs. Language Arts
4 yrs. Math
3 yrs. Lab Science
3 yrs. Social Studies
1 yr. Fine Art or CTE
1yr. Health / P.E.
2 yrs. World Language
4 electives
22 credits

7. Opportunities for Credit
Seniors deficient in credits need full day schedule
Seniors will meet with their counselor to develop a recovery plan

8. Post-Secondary Options
Career / Technical School
Military
Community College
University

9. Career/Technical Lists of schools available in Career Center
Application process varies
Review Arizona College and Career Guide online at:
Rep visits during lunches

10. Military Recruiters visit monthly during both lunches by cafeteria
Many different programs of service
ROTC
National Guard

11. Community Colleges Apply online in Spring Take Placement Test
Free
Testing Center at Community College
DO NOT NEED ACT/SAT TEST
Meet with a community college advisor to get schedule
Final Senior Transcript –Parchment.com

12. University Application Process
In State Applications
Apply Online
$25 -NAU; $50 for ASU & U of A
May apply without SAT/ACT scores
Self-reporting grades
Transcript Request- parchment.com

13. Application Deadlines
ASU – January 1
Barrett Honors (ASU) – Nov. 1
U of A – November 8
NAU – March 1
The earlier the better!!

14. University Application Process
Out of State Univ./College Applications
Letters of Recommendations
Leadership Positions
Community Service
Activities at School
May Require an Interview with College Representative
Common Application

15. ACT/SAT Test Information
ACT- 36 points possible – 21 is average
Tested on English, Math, Reading & Science Reasoning
SAT points possible – 1190 is average
Tested on Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, & Math
SAT Subject test – out-of-state schools
Writing is optional for both tests.
Some out-of- state schools require the writing

16. ACT / SAT Test Information
Tests should be taken ASAP!
Tests can be retaken - colleges will take the best scores.
Register Online
Test scores can be sent even after you have applied.
DVHS does NOT send scores; must come from testing center
Act.student.org
Sat.org/register

17. Out of State College Fair
The Greater Phoenix National College Fair
October 23, 2016
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center
Register at:

18. NCAA To participate in Division I or II sports:
You must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Apply “On-Line” ASAP
$75 to apply
Request Transcript to be sent
SAT/ACT Scores must be sent from testing center

19. Scholarship Categories
Academic -
Presidential – University/Comm. College
Merit
Scholarship Estimator – all schools have them
Athletics
Financial Need – FAFSA—Opens October 1
Leadership
Community Service

20. Scholarship Searches Useful websites: http://www.dvusd.org/dvhs
Collegeboard.com
Collegedata.com
Collegeconfidential.com
fastweb.com
fafsa.ed.gov
All schools have a net price calculator

21. Upcoming Events October 13 FAFSA Night October 27
– 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Library
October 27
Parent/Teacher Conferences
– 1 pm to 4:30 and 5:30 to 7 pm

22. Remind

23. DVHS Counseling Website
(click on counseling)
Powerpoints
Timelines
Scholarships, testing, calendar of events, and much more!
Follow us on Twitter @DVHSCounseling

24. Career Center Hours : Monday - Friday 7:15am – 2:45pm
College & Career Information
Military Academies
Scholarships
Financial Aid info.
NCAA Forms
College & Military Reps. During SET time & Lunch
Job Opportunities Posted
Volunteer Information