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

2. Class of 2016
Senior Presentation

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. 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?…

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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!

10. 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

11. Important Dates SAT ASVAB November 7th at AHS
Register online at $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

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

13. 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!

14. 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!

15. 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!
Parents and student have separate PINs

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

17. 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

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

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

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