1. WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR GRESHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016

2.  Senior Year Is Around The Corner!  PLAN AHEAD FOR:  College Applications & Essays  Letters of Recommendation  Scholarships  Creating your Resume WHY PLAN NOW?

3.  What we say in here, stays in here.  Please be respectful of confidentiality around people’s academic information. CONFIDENTIALITY

4.  TRANSCRIPTS  FORECASTING FOR NEXT YEAR  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  SCHOLARS DIPLOMA  POST HS PLANNING THE PLAN FOR TODAY

5.  PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF:  Grade Point Average (GPA)  Class Rank  Total Credits Earned  Total Credits Needed  Repeat Classes Don’t forget, tracking your credits is YOUR responsibility! TRANSCRIPTS

6. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  Language Arts 4.00  Social Studies 3.00  Math 3.00  Science 3.00  World Language 1.00  Physical Ed 1.00  Health 1.00  Career/Fine Arts/Tech *2.00  Electives 7.00 Total Credits Required: 25.50 credit must be earned in Technology *may be earned in tech, fine arts, business electives.50 credit must be earned in Technology *may be earned in tech, fine arts, business electives

7.  State Tests:  Passing Scores or Work Samples in: Reading, Math, and Writing.  Four Year Plan  Created in the freshman year, updated each year by the student.  Extended Application  Completed in senior year within your health class  2 Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLE)  Opportunities for CRLE’s are offered in Health and advanced elective classes. SEE BARB COOKE IN ROOM 240 FOR QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO YOUR ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO! ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO

8.  Did you sign up for the classes you need in order to graduate?  Did you sign up for the best classes to help prepare you for post high school career?  Notice any mistakes? FORECASTING

9.  Earn accumulative GPA of at least 3.5  Earn a minimum of 25 credits, 8 of which must be in designated advanced courses  Have been an active participant in at least one co- curricular activity  May earn only one elective credit using the PASS/NO PASS option. NOTE: See Course Planning Guide for MORE information! SCHOLARS DIPLOMA

10. A minimum grade of “C” in core courses  4 years of English  3 years of Mathematics - (including Algebra 2)  3 years of Science  3 years of Social Studies  2 years of the same World Language  16 academic credits in core subject areas .5 credit in a Visual/Performing Fine Arts class is recommended POST HS PLANNING: UNIVERSITY

11.  LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION  Give at least 4 weeks notice  Provide Resume or Activities Chart  SEND EDU/COMMON APP  Must make an appointment with your counselor beforehand!  We will not fill out recommendations without YOUR contact! POST HS PLANNING: UNIVERSITY

12. POST HS PLANNING: SAT & ACT ACT  English (45 Minutes), Math (60 Minutes), Reading (35 Minutes), Science (35 Minutes)  Accepted nationally (including all Oregon & ivy league colleges)  Curriculum-based  No penalty for incorrect answers  All multiple-choice  Basic Fee: $36.50  Writing Essay: Optional*  (add $16.00)  Writing Essay: 30 min.  Highest possible score: 36 SAT Critical Reading, Math, Writing 3 hours, 45 minutes time limit Accepted nationally (including all Oregon & ivy league colleges) Reasoning Penalty for wrong answers Math grid-ins Basic Fee: $51.00 Writing Essay: Mandatory Highest possible score: 2400

13.  APPLY Online  Take a Placement Test  Meet with an Advisor (If needed)  Register for Courses POST HS PLANNING: COMMUNITY COLLEGE

14.  Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC)  Portland Community College (PCC)  Clackamas Community College (CCC)  Chemeketa Community College (Salem)  Lane Community College (Eugene)  Linn-Benton Community College (Corvallis)  Central Oregon Community College (Bend)  Oregon Coast Community College (Newport) Research programs & Know Your Options! POST HS PLANNING: COMMUNITY COLLEGE

15.  Culinary Arts  Electricians  Medical Assistants  Cosmetology  Massage Therapy  Pharmacy Technology  Dental Assistant  Medical Billing and Coding  AND SO MUCH MORE!! POST HS PLANNING: TRADE SCHOOL Types of Career Paths Include: SEE KENDRA MADDOX FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS!

16.  ROTC ROTC  Air Force  Air Force Air Force Air Force  Army Army  Coast Guard Coast Guard Coast Guard  Marines Marines  Navy Navy  Oregon Army National Guard Oregon Army National Guard Oregon Army National Guard  Oregon Air National Guard  Oregon Air National Guard Oregon Air National Guard Oregon Air National Guard POST HS PLANNING: MILITARY

17.  Make an appointment to see your COUNSELOR!  Drop by during lunch or after school!  We look forward to meeting with you! QUESTIONS?