1. Welcome to the Junior Parent Meeting The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. -Ayn Rand

2. Agenda  Graduation Requirements  Post-Secondary Planning  Testing Information  Available Resources  Upcoming Events  Q & A

3. Graduation Requirements Student need to earn 25.33 credits: 4.25 credits in English (includes Academic Lit.) 4.25 credits in English (includes Academic Lit.) 3 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 credits in Mathematics 3 credits in Mathematics 3 credits in Soc. Studies (Civics, World History, U.S. History) 3 credits in Soc. Studies (Civics, World History, U.S. History) 2 credits in Arts/Humanities/World Languages 2 credits in Arts/Humanities/World Languages 1.33 credit in Health/Physical Education/Highway Safety 1.33 credit in Health/Physical Education/Highway Safety.25 credit in Technology Applications.25 credit in Technology Applications 8.5 credits in Electives 8.5 credits in Electives Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Project Satisfactory completion of the Graduation Project

5. Goals for Junior Year  Achieve academically  Take appropriate tests  Participate in extra-curricular activities  Conduct career/college searches  Continue with self-awareness and identifying personal strengths  Attend college fairs/visit colleges  Continue to take rigorous courses senior year  Enjoy the high school experience

6. Opportunities for Students  Job Shadowing  Community Service  Classroom/Office Assistant  Internship  Work Experience  College Visits  Family Connection – Colleges Tab - Enrichment Programs

7. Post-Secondary Planning  Post-Secondary Options Include:  2yr schools  4yr schools  Technical school  Military  Employment  Gap Year Our goal is to provide relevant information and support your students in identifying and reaching goals!

8. Counseling Curriculum: Junior Year  Classroom Presentations  Teach about college/career planning, share resources, discuss relevant information, answer questions, demonstrate Family Connection  Individual Planning  Junior meetings are designed to meet individual student needs, to answer questions, and to assist students in their development

9. Classroom Presentations

10. Family Connection  Computer-based program used to assist students in post-secondary planning  Includes:  Student access/Parent access  Used each year to help students research potential careers/colleges/post-secondary plans  Resume builder  Career and Personality Inventories/assessments  Scattergrams with individual GPA & test scores  Junior Timeline http://connection.naviance.com/hersheyhs

12. Family Connection & Post-Secondary Planning  9 th GradeLearning Style Inventory  10 th GradePersonality Inventory  11 th GradeColleges/Careers/About Me  Colleges I’m thinking about  Register for College Representative Visits  Career/College Searches  Document Library  Resume Builder  12 th GradeFinalize list of colleges/careers  Electronic Submission of transcripts and recommendations

13. Important Testing Information SAT Dec., Jan., Mar.*, Jun., Oct.* www.collegeboard.com SAT Subject Tests (if required) Dec., Jan., May, Jun.* www.collegeboard.com ACT (all non-Hershey sites) Feb., Apr., Jun.,Sept., Oct. www.act.org ASVAB November 17 http://official- asvab.com http://official- asvab.com APMay www.collegeboard.com Test Optional www.fairtest.org * Test administered at HHS

14. Counseling Office Website  Provides a wealth of information about college, career, testing, available resources, and opportunities  Contact information for counselors http://www.hershey.k12.pa.us/hersheyhs

15. Resources to Support Students  Academic Concerns:  Home Access Center  Contact the teacher/school counselor  National Honor Society Tutoring  Personal/Social Concerns:  Contact the school counselor  Hershey Intervention & Prevention (HIP)  Contact us with any questions!

16. Upcoming Events  Financial Aid Night Nov. 12 th  ASVAB Nov. 17 th  Course Selection Meeting Feb. 12 th  PACAC College Fair (at LVC) Mar. 4 th  Sophomore/Junior College Admissions Forum Apr. 9 th District Calendar can be viewed at: http://c2.derrytsd.schoolwires.net/Page/2578

17. Thank you for attending! Please contact us if we can support your student in any way or if you have specific questions.  Ms. Maggio A-E lmaggio@hershey.k12.pa.us  Mr. Hensel F-K bhensel@hershey.k12.pa.us  Mrs. Good L- Ri jgood@hershey.k12.pa.us  Mrs. Cassidy Rj – Z lcassidy@hershey.k12.pa.us Please feel free to ask questions!