Class of 2017

GRADUATION & BEYOND

ATTAINING GOALS

GRADUATION

COLLEGE

CAREER •Graduation Requirements

•College Preparation

•Resources

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSubject GraduationEnglish 4Math 4Science 3Social Studies 3Fine Art/CTE 1P.E. 1Health .5Foreign Lang 0Electives 5.5

TOTAL 22

CREDIT CHECKSTotal credits to date:

should have at least 12 currently, after this semester 15 total creditsCivics Test – New this year - all Juniors must pass for graduation. Test will take place in November.

This is for graduation purposes only

Less Than 12 Credits?

Saturday SchoolLift LabBYU OnlineChandler Online Academy0 hourSummer School

Registration for summer school begins in the Spring after intersession

AP/Dual Classes

Advanced Placement courses are college-level classes in a wide variety of subjects that you can take while still in high school. They offer you challenging course work and a taste of what college classes are like. Many in-state and out-of-state colleges will accept AP course credit if the student receives a qualifying AP test score. http://ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/Page/55788

Dual enrollment is a successful acceleration mechanism that allows students to pursue an advanced curriculum relevant to their individual post secondary interests. College credit earned prior to high school graduation reduces the average time-to-degree and increases the likelihood of graduation for the students who participate in these programs. AZ Transfer provides student with an on-line transfer guide to help students determine the course equivalencies with our in-state universities. http://www.mychandlerschools.org/domain/3305

ECAPEducation Career Action PlanAll students must have a completed ECAP before they graduate.

Four Year Plan (9th)Resume (10th)College Search AZ CIS - Reality Check (11th)Updated and accurate 4 year plan (12th)

• Current Juniors have already completed and updated requirements this quarter

Community College Entrance Requirements

No SAT or ACTAccuplacer is a

Placement Test for:Reading, Writing, and Math May be taken at any Maricopa community college campus

In-State University Course Requirements

Subject Years/Credits

English 4 Math 4 Science 3 (Lab)Social Studies 2Fine Art or CTE 1 Foreign Language 2 (Same Language)TOTAL 16

Assured AdmissionASU - No course deficiencies AND one of the following:

Top 25% of Graduating Class OR GPA of 3.0 in core classes

OR1040 SAT (Combined Math and Reading)

OR22 ACT

U of A No course deficiencies AND the following:

Arizona ResidentHolistic Application Review (GPA/SAT or ACT and personal essay)

U of A Does not consider GPA after 6th semester

NAU No Course deficiencies

AND GPA of 3.0 in core

courses

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EXAMS

SATReasoning Test7 Saturdays per yearTake spring of junior yearRegistration and information at http://www.collegeboard.org

Redesign is coming for the March SAT.

ACTCurriculum-basedTake spring of junior yearRegistration and information at http://www.act.org

All Juniors will take the Act free of charge at school on April 19, 2016

Several colleges require test scores be sent directly from the testing agencies. You may send up to 4 test scores for free to colleges.

HOW TO BEGIN THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Visit college campuses during fall, winter, and spring breakSign up for college visits in the Career CenterVisit college websites (azcis.intocareers.org)Take SAT or ACT starting second semester—

Retake the test you scored the highest in

Start college applications as soon as you begin your senior yearStart preparing for college & scholarship essays

Common ApplicationThe Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. We serve students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications - online and in print - that students and school officials may submit to any of our more than 500 members. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process.Click on the link below for up to date Common Application information: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/CA4.aspxBe sure to read the section for “Parents”

What are my options if I am not going to college:

EVIT – currently free until 21 years old MilitaryCommunity College Certificate ProgramsMaricopa Skills CenterApprenticeship programs

Student AthletesIf you plan to participate in a competitive college sport make sure you have the grades and college test scores that you need. Visit the NCAA website: http://www.ncaa.org/If you are serious about an athletic career, make an appointment with your NCAA counselor: Mr. Mann

Stay FocusedKeep your grades up6th semester of your transcript does count for college applicationsMeet deadlinesKeep an updated resumeVolunteer and get involved on and off campus

Helpful ToolsCheck out the Career Center website

http://www.mychandlerschools.org/Page/52838

As outlined in this evening presentation, Ms. Phillips keeps up-to-date resources on her website that are available to all of our students. If this is your first student going to college, we highly recommend that you read the (40 page) Get in 2 College manual.

Contacts

Mrs. Holli Cagle A-GCagle.Holli@cusd80.com

Mr. Clint Beauer H-OBeauer.Clint@cusd80.comMrs. Marsie Shealey - P-Z

Shealey.Marsie@cusd80.comMs. Pat Phillips – Career Center

Phillips.Pat@cusd80.com