1. SOPHOMORE POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING PROGRAM WELCOME PARENTS!

2. Counselor Breakdown Mr. Gehring:A – E Mr. Redmond: F - KIZ Ms. Oleshko: KJ - PEZ Ms. Schaefer:PF - TEZ Ms. Kreuser: TF - Z

3. Graduation Requirements English4.0 credits Math2.0 Science2.0 Social Studies3.0 Health/Focus1.0 P.E.1.5 Electives 10.5 Total 24.0

4. Honors Diploma Requirements English4.0 credits Math3.0 Science3.0 Social Studies3.0 Physical Education1.5 Health/Focus1.0 World Languages2.0 Fine Arts1.5 Core Electives (Eng, Math, Sci, SS, WL) 5.0 Electives2.0 Total 26.0 Successful completion of at least 4 credits in AP courses. Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher after 8 semesters.

5. Academic Resources Available Academic Content Support (Math and Writing) Library Media Center Teacher Office Hours NHS Peer Tutors Study Support

6. AP Courses Available AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition AP Art History AP Studio Art AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP U S History AP Government AP Psychology AP Micro/Macro Economics

7. Options After High School Four-Year College/University Technical College Apprenticeship Programs Military Workforce

8. Four-Year College Prep Credits Academic Core: - English4 -Math3 -Science3 -Social Studies3 -Electives4 Chosen from the above areas, foreign language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas. Total College Prep Credits 17 ( this is the minimum requirement!)

9. ACT/SAT The ACT or SAT is required for college admission (ACT is preferred by Midwestern schools). It is recommended that you take either test in the spring of your junior year (preparation is key). Become familiar with the test content and format: The ACT includes 4 tests– English, Math, Reading, Science– and an optional Writing Test. The Writing Test is currently required by UW- Madison, Marquette University and UM-Twin Cities. Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Visit the SAT website at www.collegeboard.org

10. College Exploration Internet/Websites College catalogs/bulletins College representatives ( listen for announcements to sign up in Counseling) Career Center in Counseling Office Career Speakers Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule appointments for your campus visits WISCareers

13. Technical College Examples: MPTC, WCTC, MATC Associate Degree, Diploma Programs, or Certificates Scholarships available Requirements for admission: High school diploma Accuplacer/ACT optional

15. FINANCIAL AID Forms of Financial Aid: -Grants, Loans, Student Employment and Scholarships Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) starting January 1 st of Senior year The online FAFSA is the fastest, easiest route to start the process www.fafsa.ed.gov Annual Financial Aid Program at HUHS

16. SCHOLARSHIPS Institutional Private Local Applications and deadlines: Winter/Spring Letters of recommendation

17. Work & Apprenticeships “Earn while you learn” program Term of training varies 2-5 years Examples of apprenticeships include: Bricklayers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plumbers, Steam Fitting, Refrigeration, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Barber/Cosmetology

18. Military High school diploma required to enter Recruiter visits during lunch hours ASVAB scheduled for May 19 th

19. Things to watch for… Registration for junior year begins in late January. PLAN test Thursday, December 11 th. HUHS College Fair Monday, March 9 th.