1. Graduation here we come!
SHS SENIORS: CLASS OF 2013
Graduation here we come!

2. GIFT & Safford Academy:
Requires paperwork filed with:
Mrs. Rios or Mrs. Barlow (gift)
Mrs. Onorato (academy)
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.
You must report any withdrawals to Mrs. Barlow/Mrs. Rios/Mrs. Onorato/Mrs. Robbins
If you don’t, your grade at SHS may reflect an “F”.
Deadline to withdraw is November 2nd to receive a “W” not an “F”

3. Graduation Requirements for SHS: Total = 24 credits
English – 4 credits (Eng 9, 10, 11, &12)
Math – 4 credits (Algebra, Geometry, and two more)
Science – 3 credits (Biological & Physical and one more)
Social Studies – 3 credits (World Geo./History, American History, Gov’t & Economics)
PE – 1 credit (dance is not a PE)
Vocational/FineArt – 1 credit
Electives – 8 credits

4. Entrance Requirements for AZ Universities:
English – 4 units
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)
Social Studies – 2 units
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)

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

6. NCAA
Student athletes must register if they want to attend a Division I or Division II college or university.
Talk to your SHS counselor
See coaches for rules governing campus visits, recruiting, etc.

7. Computing your GPA For an “A” you get 4 points
For a “B” you get 3 points
For a “C” you get 2 points
For a “D” you get 1 point
For an “F” you get NO points
Add all points together and divide by the number of classes taken.
Add weighted credit to this number to get WGPA and rank
Grade must be a “C” or higher to even get weighted credit

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

9. TIMELINE Towards Graduation:
Attend Financial Aid Workshop
College Fair at EAC
TAKE THE ACT OR SAT!!!!!!!!
Apply to Colleges and/or Universities
Apply for Scholarships
Most deadlines are April 1st if not sooner!
Visit Colleges and Universities
Make Final Decision

10. More ACT Info Held at EAC
Registration and Testing Dates are located in the Guidance Office
Required for some major scholarships
Take the ACT Assessment ONLY $35.00
$50.50 With Writing (if going to AZ 4-year public university don’t need the writing)

11. More SAT Info Test is held here at SHS
Registration and Testing dates are located in the Guidance Office
Required for some major scholarships
Take Reasoning Test $49.00

12. College Funding: Where’s the money?!
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Early consideration deadline is January 1, 2011
Even if you don’t think you qualify, many scholarship & loans require a FAFSA application
Scholarships
See the next slide 
Military Service
Loans
This is your LAST resort; NOT recommended!

13. Scholarship Opportunities:
Check the Senior Scholarship Bulletin
Comes out in September
Posted in Senior Hall, Counselor’s Office, all Government classes, and on-line
Constantly updated as new scholarships come in
Listen to daily announcements, too!
Check out (great resource)
Go to the Financial Aid webpage of the college you are planning on atteniding
They will have scholarships listed specifically for their students

14. AZ High Honors Tuition Scholarship
Requirements are VERY strict
Students must complete all 16 Core Competency Courses by graduation with a B* or better
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
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.

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