1. January 2008

2. Who is on Your Team? Catharine Mudd Counselor, A-F Brian Shaver Counselor, G-L Andrea KemperCounselor, M-R Bob Corneille Counselor, S-Z Rachel PriceSecretary Connie Via Records Secretary Joan Deussen Futures Center School to Career Jody MimmackPrincipal Lee CarletonAssistant Principal Todd McClaskeyAssistant Principal Sherry SchreinerAssistant Principal

3.  One Diploma – Multiple Pathways to Achieve It- Performance Based Diploma  HEAR Higher Ed. Admissions Requirements  NCAA National College Athletic Association  Special High School Programs – WCCC/Career Center/Futures Center  Four Year Plan Portfolio  Counseling Website  College in Colorado  Registration Process  Transcript  Important Dates  Sophomore “Musts”

4. Performance-Based Diploma  Graduation Requirements  25 Credits  2.0 GPA  Proficiency in CSAP or alternative assessment  Progress Monitors  Jeff Peak – Seniors/Sophomores  Gretchen Haptonstall – Juniors/Sophomores

5. Higher Education Admission Requirements Subject 2010 & After English 4 Units Mathematics 1 4 Units Natural Science 2 3 Units Social Science 3 3 Units Foreign Language 1 Units Academic Electives 4 2 Units Total Units 17 Units 1 Algebra I and higher 2 Two units must be lab based 3 At least one unit must be US or world history 4 Any academic area listed above or foreign, computer science, art, music, journalism, or drama. Colorado Commission Of Higher Education (CCHE)

6. NCAA Clearinghouse https://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/NCAA/common/index.html  Division I & II Colleges/Universities  Register by the End of Junior Year  Meet Academic Core Course Requirements in High School  Meet with Your Counselor to review Your Transcript

7. Special Opportunities at FMHS  WCCC  Career Center  Tutor Mentor, Peer Tutor  Student Learning Center  Mesa State College  Early Scholars  Fast-track  Concurrent  Developmental Studies  Over 30 Clubs and Activities!

8. Futures Center Career Internships Job Shadowing Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Joan Deussen 254-6627 AmeriCorps Scholarship Junior/Senior Career Fair Spring

9. The High School & Beyond Portfolio  A tool for ALL students  A tool for Counselors  Goals Academic Career/Vocational Personal  Course Planner  Resources  Place For Important Papers Resume Recommendations Transcripts Academic Test Results Interest Inventories  A tool for ALL students  A tool for Counselors  Goals Academic Career/Vocational Personal  Course Planner  Resources  Place For Important Papers Resume Recommendations Transcripts Academic Test Results Interest Inventories

10. Fruita Monument Counseling Website http://fmhs.mesa.k12.co.us/counseling/index.htm http://fmhs.mesa.k12.co.us/counseling/index.htm  A Place to Begin  Resources for students and parents  Calendars  Links to Colleges  Links to Other Opportunities  A Place to Begin  Resources for students and parents  Calendars  Links to Colleges  Links to Other Opportunities

11. College In Colorado http://www.collegeincolorado.org/home.aspx http://www.collegeincolorado.org/home.aspx  Helping Colorado students Plan, Apply and Pay for College  Link to The College Opportunity Fund Stipend  Colorado Collegiate Handbook  Helping Colorado students Plan, Apply and Pay for College  Link to The College Opportunity Fund Stipend  Colorado Collegiate Handbook

12. Parent Checklist for Student Registration  Review your student’s registration appointment date  Review freshman transcript with your student  Review course selection sheet and course description guide with your student  Solicit current teachers for recommendations on appropriate course selection  Explore online or summer school offerings for credit retrieval  Review Colorado College Higher Education (CCHE)  Review NCAA requirements for students who may play college athletics  Sign your name  Look forward to 3 great years at Fruita Monument High School!

13. How to Read a Transcript Credit Summary- Dist 51 High School Subject AreaReq.CompDef CM Communications0.500.50 CL Computer Literacy0.500.50 E1 9th Comp/Lit A & B 1.001.00 E2 10th Comp/Lit A&B1.001.00 E3 11th Lit/Comp0.500.000.50 E4 12th Lit/Comp0.500.000.50 EN English Elective0.500.000.50 FA Fine Arts0.500.50 FE Personal Finance0.500.000.50 MA Math3.002.500.50 PE Physical Education0.501.00 PF Personal Fitness & Wellness0.500.000.50 S1 Science-Earth1.001.00 S2 Science-Life1.000.500.50 S3 Science-Physical1.000.001.00 SG World Geography1.001.00 SH US History1.000.001.00 SS Soc Studies Elective0.500.50 SV American Government0.500.000.50 ZE Elective9.502.507.50 ------Total Credits----25.000 12.500 13.50

14. Block class (Q) II Block class (Q) II Semester class------- (S) Semester class ------- (S) Computer Communication 37022 Green House Mgnt. 37260

15.  February 6 – Registration Packets at 8/9 school  February 10, 11, & 14 – Computer Apps Test  February 17-20 - Registration for current freshmen at Fruita 8/9  June – Class Schedules arrive in the mail  August –Check-in & Pick up Final Schedule  Mid August – First Day of School!

16. Fall Sophomore “Musts”  Meet with Your Counselor  Join School Clubs, Community Activities, Sports  Start Thinking About Careers  Attend College Fairs  Mesa State College Fair - September  Western Slope College Fair – October  Aspen High School  Sign up for Skills Lab if unsuccessful on CSAP (helps students to be successful on NWEA)  Attend Financial Aid Night

17. Winter Sophomore “Musts”  Select Rigorous Junior Year Courses at Registration  Go on WCCC Tours in January  Apply to WCCC Programs  Maintain Good Grades  Research Volunteer/Community Service Activities  Get involved with a club, sport, extra-curricular

18. Spring Sophomore “Musts”  Meet with Your Counselor to review schedule and check credits for graduation  Take CSAP Seriously (you need it to graduate!)  Are You Interested in Attending a U.S. Military Academy? -Request a pre-candidate questionnaire  Tour College Campuses during vacations  Parents…It’s not Too Late to Start a College Savings Plan

19. Alphabet Soup of Testing  PLAN – Pre ACT, Fall of Sophomore Year  PSAT – Pre SAT, Fall -Optional for Sophomores -Recommended in Junior year -If your student is in Geometry or above this year  CSAP – Colorado Student Assessment Program, Spring of Sophomore Year (need to be proficient to graduate or meet ACT requirement)  ACT – Colorado State Mandated, April of Junior Year  Must score composite of 17 or higher for graduation requirements  ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - Career Interest & Skills Inventory -Arranged through the recruiting office http://www.actstudent.org/plan/ Test Prep www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.org