Henry Clay High SchoolJunior Meetings 2014 1

Counselor BreakdownMs. Wesley: A-ColeMs. Cain: Colf-GolMs. Howard: Gom-KMs. Smith: L-NMr. Edwards: O-SlMs. Barnes: Sm-Zz

Junior Info Sheets2

Junior Info sheets are used by counselors so that we Have important details about the student’s college Planning, interests, activities, and etc.

Juniors are asked to complete the info sheets during This meeting and leave with your counselor.

This is a very important tool for counselors when writingrecommendation letters and making referrals for Scholarships.

Graduation Requirements 3

At least 22 credits are required to graduate.4-English, 3-Math (must take math every year), 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, Health and PE, Arts/Humanities, and 7 elective credits.Students who have attended another high school may have additional requirements.Check with your counselor for complete graduation requirements.

Transcripts and Credits4

Check transcript for accuracyAre you scheduled into the classes you need to be a senior next year?Make a note of any discrepancies on the transcript and discuss with counselorWeighted GPA is used to determine rank

Junior Year Plan of Action5

*The Road to College checklist is a fall/spring schedule with suggested steps for juniors to take that will help them to be organized and on pace with the college planning process*It is strongly recommended that juniors followthis checklist which will prepare them forcollege admissions during Senior year

College Visits 6

Policy: Juniors may schedule college campus visits.These visits should not exceed a total of 3 school days.The procedure: A request by the student’s parent must be submitted to the counselor three days in advance of the visit.

Test Registration 7

Check the ACT and/or SAT dates and get registered.Apply online at act.org or collegeboard.comSome out of state schools require SAT II’s which are subject specific tests.

Scholarship Information 8

A scholarship listing is generated and updated about every two weeks, posted in classrooms, in the guidance office and on Henry Clay’s website.Also students can check the scholarship bulletin board in the counseling office.See your counselor for more info.

Governor’s Scholars Program 9

Five-week residential summer programFor outstanding Kentucky junior studentsEstablished in 1983Provides academic enrichment, personal growth, challenging liberal arts programFull co-curricular, residential life experienceApplication online at www.gsp.ky.govApplication deadline is December 2, 2014.

Governor’s School for the Arts 10

3 week residential program offered for the states most creative high school students10th and 11th graders can apply9 artistic disciplines: creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theater, visual art, architecture, new media, and vocal musicAudition and/or review requiredAdditional info at www.kentuckygsa.com

Governor’s School for 11 Entrepreneurs

Free 3-week residential summer programStudents will utilize science, technology, engineering, art, math and business skills to turn an idea into a productOpen to 9th, 10th and 11th gradersJune 21-July 11, 2015Site to be announced at a later dateLearn more at http://gse.kstc.com

Central KY. College Night 12

College Night will be held on Monday, October 13th at 6:00pm at Rupp Arena About 125 colleges and universities from all over the US will be represented.Henry Clay has hosted this event for over 30 years.

Recommendation Letters and Resumes 13

A recommendation letter is required for most scholarship applications.These rec letters can come from a guidance counselor, a teacher, or a community person.The resume is most helpful to the counselor in producing the recommendation letter.Please include in your resume awards, accomplishments, activities, etc.When you request a recommendation letter from a teacher also give them a copy of your resume.Also please be considerate in allowing at least 2 weeks for completion of your recommendation letter.

NCAA Guidelines 14

If you are a college-bound athlete, you must meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The NCAA guidelines have changed in recent years. www.eligibilitycenter.orgSee your counselor if you have more questions.

Junior Meetings 2013Final Notes 15

If students have not already started the process, the Junior year is when students need to seriously begin examining their college and career options.

Juniors should take college tests, make college visits, and start searching for scholarships.

In the college admissions process, nothing is more important than a student’s high school academic record.

Juniors should work even harder at achieving their best grades.

Colleges use test scores to help them determine a student’s readiness for college level work. It is sometimes a good plan to enroll in a study class before you take the test.

A final thought….. 16

Remember these 5 simple rules to be happy…

*Free your heart from hatred.*Free your mind from fears.

*Work hard.*Give more.*Expect less.

Congratulations to the class of 2016!!