Junior Parent Meeting

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Junior Parent Meeting
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WARNING

• The junior year is thought to typically be the
  toughest, academically, of the four year high
  school experience.

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Important Events Dates

• Check weekly Guidance Glimpse and monthly
  Counselors Corner Newsletter for upcoming dates
  and events.

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JuniorPrograms
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Governors Scholars Program

• Stimulating, five-week, residential summer
  program for outstanding Kentucky students
  completing their junior year in high school.
• Provides academic and personal growth in a
  challenging, non-traditional experience that
  balances a strong liberal arts program with a
  full co-curricular and residential life
  experience.

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Governors Scholars Program

• Must have a standardized test score (PSAT, ACT,
  or SAT)
• If not signed up for PSAT need to take ACT in
  September or October.
• October - Applications sent to guidance
  counselors' offices.
• Applications due before finals start in December
• Decision made in January
• For more info http//www.kygsp.org/

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Governors School for the Arts

• On-line GSA Summer Program applications available
  beginning Oct. 1st
• Provides hands-on-arts opportunity for the states
  talented high school students who are dancers,
  actors, instrumental and vocal musicians,
  creative writers, future architects or visual
  artists.

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Governors School for the Arts

• Primary component includes a three week summer
  residential program, regional arts workshops and
  master classes, college and career day and an
  artistic roster of performing and visual artists
  made up of GSA Alumni.
• For more info go to http//www.kentuckygsa.com

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Hardin CountyYouth Leadership

• Applications available in September in guidance
  office.
• The programs objective is to develop leadership
  skills of future community leaders.
• Students will attend 8 sessions during the school
  year.
• Sessions will be held throughout Hardin County
  and will meet once per month during the school
  day.
• Students who complete the program will be
  recognized at the Youth Leadership graduation
  program in May.

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Girls and Boys State

• American Legion Boys States and Girls States are
  among the most respected andselective
  Educational Programs of Government instruction
  for High School students.
• They are participatory programs where each
  participant becomes a part of the operation of
  his or her Local, County and State Government.

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Girls and Boys State

• During Boys State and Girls State programs,
  participants are exposed to the Rights,
  Privileges, Duties, and Responsibilities of
  Citizenship.
• Very similar to KYA program. Can qualify for
  Girls/Boys Nation.
• Applications sent to Guidance Office in the
  spring.

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Nolin RECC Youth Tour

• Nolin RECC sponsors a Youth Tour Contest for an
  all-expense-paid trip to Washington,D.C. in the
  summer.
• In order to qualify you must receive electric
  service from Nolin.
• Application information is sent to Guidance
  office in early spring.

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APES Seminar

• Applications available in Guidance Office in Oct.
• A 2-day workshop in Nov. that provides
  competitive lessons on cooperatives,
  corporations, and the business world.
• Students actively solve real corporate problems.
• Six students are selected to attend State and
  have chance at Nationals.

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Testing InformationACT SAT
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ACT

• Should take in spring of Junior year (unless
  needed for GSP application).
• Date Feb (Registration Deadline is in Jan)
• Writing component (optional) for additional fee
• More info at www.act.org

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ACT Test Preparation

• The best preparation is a solid high school
  curriculum
• Become familiar with the test content and format

• ACT includes four curriculum-based tests --
  English, Math, Reading, and Science

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ACT Test Preparation

• testGEAR ACT Test Prep
• Learn appropriate test-taking strategies
• Take practice tests in booklet

Take Practice Tests at ACT student website
www.actstudent.org
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SAT

• Should take in spring of
• Junior year.
• 3 areas Verbal, Writing, and Mathematics
• Required Writing Component

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SAT

• Date - Jan. (Application deadline is in Dec.)
• www.collegeboard.com for more information
• Sylvan Learning Center
• Has many programs but ACT/SAT prep is offered
• Contact Inez Crepps
• Phone [phone]

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PSAT/NMSQT

• College-bound 10th 11th graders
• Measures critical reading, math problem-solving,
  and writing skills.
• The best preparation for the SAT Test.
• More info at www.collegeboard.com

• The only way for students to enter the National
  Merit Scholarship Competition

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ASVAB

• Given to All Juniors in September
• Multi-aptitude test battery that helps students
  identify their different skills and competencies.
• Provides an opportunity for the students to
  explore occupations that are in line with their
  interests and skills.
• More info at
• http//www.asvabprogram.com

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Short-termPlanning
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ACTIVITIES

• Students should be keeping an updated resume of
  all activities, especially awards received or
  volunteer/community service hours logged.

• SPORTS
• CLUBS
• VOLUNTEER TIME
• COMMUNITY SERVICE
• CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS

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THE PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM

• English/Language Arts
• 4 credits required English I, II, III,
• IV (or AP English)
• Mathematics
• 3 credits required Algebra I, Algebra II,
  Geometry (or their equivalents). Class of 2012
  and beyond Math required all 4 years of High
  School.
• Science
• 3 credits required life science (Bio), physical
  science (Chem), and earth/space science (Intro to
  Sci) - at least one lab course
• Social Studies
• 3 credits required Survey (Economics
  Geography), World Civilization, U.S.
• History
• Health Physical Education
• ½ credit required of each

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THE PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM

• History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing
  Arts
• 1 credit required or another arts
• course that incorporates such content
• (Band or Choir taught at EHS)
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• Foreign Language
• 2 credits required or demonstrated competency
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• Electives
• Requirement is 5 credits (3 rigorous)
• Recommended strongly 1 or more courses develop
  computer skills
• TOTAL CREDITS
• 22 17 required credits 5 elective credits
• Rigorous electives should be in social
  studies, science, math, English, arts and
  humanities, foreign language, and above the
  introductory level in business, marketing, and
  technology education.

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NCAA/NAIA Information
NCAA - DIVISION I II If you enroll in a
Division I or II college and want to participate
in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship
during your first year, you must register with
the Eligibility Center. www.eligibilitycenter.org
NAIA NEW!!! If you enroll in an NAIA college
and want to participate in athletics or receive
an athletics scholarship during your first year,
you must register with the Eligibility Center.
www.playnaia.org More information
will be given at NCAA/NAIA Parent
Night in the Fall.
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College Planning
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Remember, GPA is only ONE factor used for college
admission and scholarship decisions!

• Source ACT College Planning Guide

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Consider College Characteristics

• Majors educational programs
• Type of school degrees offered
• Admission policy

• Location size
• Costs financial aid
• College affiliation accreditation
• Campus activities
• Support services

Source ACT College Planning Guide
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ECTC Technical Programs

• Full-day program for Seniors.
• In order to be eligible students must
• Complete the junior year of high school
• Submit the following to ECTC
• Application for admission
• ACT/COMPASS scores
• Letter of recommendation
• High School transcript through the junior year
• Complete an interview with the Dean of Student
  Affairs or the College Admissions Committee may
  be required
• Contact Bryan Smith for further
• information
• Bryan.smith_at_kctcs.edu
• (270) 706 - 8616

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ECTC Technical Programs

• Air Conditioning Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Carpentry
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Culinary Arts
• Diesel Technology
• Engineering Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Information Technology
• Machine Tool Technology
• Welding Technology

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CampusVisits Interviews
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List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

• Compile information from several resources
• Internet/Websites
• College catalogs, bulletins, videos
• College representatives college fairs
• Counselors and teachers
• Parents, students, and alumni

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List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

• Prepare a college comparison checklist
• Weigh advantages disadvantages
• Contact the office of admission
• Schedule appointments for your campus visits

Source ACT College Planning Guide
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Every campus has a personality.

• Source ACT College Planning Guide

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Checklist for a Campus Visit

• Meet with an Admission Counselor to verify
  admission requirements
• Meet with a Financial Aid Officer/Scholarship
  Chairman to determine actual college costs and
  ask about financial aid opportunities
• Take a campus tour

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Checklist for a Campus Visit

• Investigate academic program(s)
• Attend a class
• Talk with students and faculty
• Discuss chances for success
• admission
• graduation
• placement

Source ACT College Planning Guide
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FinancialAid
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Develop a Plan

• Determine college costs
• Investigate ALL possible resources
• Savings
• Prepaid Tuition Programs
• Financial aid scholarships, grants, loans
  work-study

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Develop a Plan

• Secure necessary forms and note deadlines
• Apply for financial aid as early as possible
  (cannot file FAFSA until Jan. 1 of senior year)

Source ACT College Planning Guide
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Dont eliminate any college because of costs
before receiving financial assistance information!

• Source ACT College Planning Guide

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What Does Postsecondary Education Cost?
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Resources
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Websites for Information

• 1. www.collegeboard.com - Information on SAT,
  online registration, college planning, financial
  aid
• 2. www.act.org and/or www.actstudent.org -
  Information on ACT, online registration, college
  planning, financial aid
• 3. www.kheaa.com - Access KEES account, virtual
  campus tours, financial aid scholarship
  information
• 4. www.gohigherky.org - Virtual campus tours,
  college planning, choosing a college, paying for
  college
• 5. www.petersons.com - Information on college
  choices, scholarships, standardized test prep,
  etc.
• 6. www.fastweb.com- Find college financial aid,
  search for scholarships and get money for
  college
• 7. www.fafsa.ed.gov - Electronically submit the
  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• 8. www.finaid.org - Comprehensive, free
  financial aid, testing, college admissions info
  
• 9. www.college-scholarships.com - Information on
  college scholarships and financial aid, free
  college scholarship search

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Websites for Information

• 10.www.mapping-your-future.org One-stop site for
  information on financial strategies, career
  options, and college planning. The site is
  sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies who
  participate in the Federal Education Loan Program
  (FELP).
• 11. www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm The Occupational
  Outlook Handbook is an invaluable tool. This site
  is very user friendly and has lots of information
  about every career imaginable. There is also
  labor market trend information.
• 12. www.myfuture.com The Work Interest Quiz on
  this site is a free and anonymous career
  inventory.
• 13. www.knowhow2go.org This site helps students
  look at what they need to do to prepare for
  college.
• 14. www.acinet.org Included on this site is
  career information, information about the job
  market in each state, and career videos. The
  videos are brief but informative.
• 15. www.vaview.vt.edu There is a wealth of
  information on this site for all grade levels.
  There are activities, printable newsletters, and
  tips for parents, etc.
• 16. www.tryengineering.org If you have students
  
• interested in engineering this
  site has lots of
• possibilities.
• 17. http//educationusa.state.gov/
  For students who are not US citizens and plan
  to pursue their college education in
  this country.