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Welcome,
Parents and Students to
Senior Parent
Night2014
Surviving your senior year Senior ProjectAdvanced Placement program Standardized testsCollege admissionsMillennium Scholarship Scholarships and Financial Aid
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Take as many classes as you can (they’re free here!)
Continue to take challenging classes
Expenses to be considered
Graduation requirements
Make an appointment with your counselor!
Surviving Your Senior Year
College Application Fees
Cap and Gown
Graduation Announcements
Senior Pictures
Yearbook
Lab/AP Fees, SAT/ACT, Book Fines
Prom
Safe Grad
Senior Year Expenses
Senior Requirements
English
Government
22 1/2 credits
Any required classes that still need to be taken
4th year of math for Millennium Scholarship Eligibility
Senior Project
Pass all sections of NV proficiency exam
Alternate means of earning credit:
Adult Education
Work Experience
Carson Online
Standard Diploma 22 ½ credits Advanced Diploma 24 credits, 3.25 GPA Honors Diploma 24 credits, 3.75 GPA, 6 Honors
classes, 2 years of a foreign language
CTE Diploma 22 ½ credits, 3.0 GPA, 4 CTE classes
*No F’s and/or NG’s on transcript *All diplomas require passing all sections of the Nevada
Proficiency Exam
Diploma Options
Senior Projects
Research paper
Project
Senior boards/portfolio
What is the Senior Project?
5-8 page paper
Graded by the English teacher first
Graded by committee using a rubric
Pass/rewrite
Basic competency
Research Paper
Kinds of projects
Occupational (career oriented)
Altruistic
Personal development
15 hours minimum
Learning Stretch
Mentor
Project
Students learning a skill (i.e., learning to play the guitar or how to ski) MUST take lessons from a professional.
Personal Development Projects
Synthesis of paper, project and self-growth
Portfolio
-Traditional
-Digital
Speech
Senior Boards/Portfolios
First Semester – Preparation
September – Letter of Intent
October Select mentor
Project proposal
-October through April
-January through March - Research Paper
May - Senior Boards/Portfolios
Senior Project Calendar
Enthusiastic support for project and students
Possible mentoring
Assistance with building necessary skills Speaking
Writing
Researching
Time Management
Serve on Senior Boards
What is the Parents’ Role?
Senior Project page at www.carsonhigh.com
Contact English teacher
Contact the Language Arts Department
Questions?
Juniors: AP English Language, AP US History, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Spanish, AP Studio Art
Seniors: AP English Literature, AP Spanish, AP American Government, AP Calculus, AP Studio Art, AP Spanish, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Physics, AP Biology
**Classes are offered subject to enrollment
**Students are encouraged to also sign up for AP Enrichment
AP Program Classes
Students who take an AP class at CHS are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year for college credit.
There is an $89.00 exam fee for each class that should have been paid by September 20th.
Most of the nation’s colleges and universities, plus colleges and universities in 24 other countries, grant students credit, and/or placement for qualifying AP Exam grades.
The AP Exam
All tests are used to help predict how successful a student will be in college.
Tests are also used for placement into Math and English classes
http://www.unr.edu/admissions/admissions-resources/class-placement
Standardized Tests
SAT, ACT,SAT Subject Tests
English Course ACT SAT
ENG 098 17 or below 430 or below
ENG 100I 18-20 440-500
ENG 101 21 to 29 510 to 670
ENG 102,ENG 102H* 30 or above 680 or above
UNR English Placement using Standardized Tests
English
Courses ACT Math SAT Math Prerequisite CourseAccuplacer Placement
Tests
Math096 17 470 at least 76
Math 120 22 500 Math 096 C/S at least 80 AND at least 55
Math126 22 500 Math 096 C/S at least 80 AND at least 55
Math127 27 610 Math 126 C- at least 80 AND at least 84
Math128 27 610 at least 80 AND at least 70
Math 176 27 610 Math 126 C- at least 80 AND at least 84
Stat152 27 610 Math 126 C- at least 80 AND at least 84
Math181 28 630 Math 127/128C- at least 80 AND at least 101
UNR Math Placement using Standardized Tests
Math
The SAT focuses on critical thinking and reasoning skills in reading, math and writing
The ACT is more closely tied to the high school curriculum with English, math, reading and science. There is an optional writing section. Check with the college of choice to see if it is required.
SAT /ACT
The SAT II: Subject Tests are one-hour tests that measure your knowledge of a particular academic subjects and how well you can apply this knowledge i.e., biology, chemistry, Spanish, literature, etc.
Check with the specific school to see if subject tests are required.
SAT Subject Tests
Spring of the junior year (first time)
Fall of the senior year
Again, if desired
Should take no later than December test for financial aid/scholarship consideration
How often should I take tests?
College SAT-MATH SAT-READING ACT
UNR 540 530 23
UNLV 520 500 22
E. OREGON 470 480 20
SAC. STATE 490 470 20
OREGON STATE 550 520 23
UC DAVIS 630 580 26
STANFORD 730 720 32
Students should: Challenge themselves throughout high school by taking rigorous
courses, including at least 3 years of math
Read and write as much as possible—both in and outside of school
Familiarize themselves with the SAT and the ACT so they know what to expect on test day
Familiarize themselves with the different types of questions on the tests, the directions for each type of question, and how the test is scored. (ACT and SAT are scored differently)
Take the PSAT junior year
How Students Can Prepare
Public or CHS Libraries
Guidance handout with test prep websites
Using a search engine, look for SAT or ACT test preparation
Collegeboard.org and Act.org
SAT Question of the day – available on Twitter (@SATQuestion) or via mobile app
www.marchtosuccess.com
www.Khanacademy.org
Test Preparation Resources
Public or CHS Libraries
Guidance handout with test prep websites
Using a search engine, look for SAT or ACT test preparation
Collegeboard.org and Act.org
SAT Question of the day – available on Twitter (@SATQuestion) or via mobile app
www.marchtosuccess.com
www.Khanacademy.org
Test Preparation Resources
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
What is the best school for me?
Type of college: 4yr, 2yr, Trade/Technical
Location
Size
Major
Cost
Collegeboard.com
nvcis.intocareers.org
How to apply?
*What information will I need to apply?
*What is the application deadline?
*How early can I apply?
Open enrollment
ACT/SAT optional: may enhance scholarship opportunities
Will take placement test for English and Math classes
Less costly
Usually smaller classes
WNC’s Bridge to Success program
Community College
ITT Technical Institute ITT-Tech.edu
Universal Technical Institute UTI.edu
Wyo Tech Wyotech.edu
Northern Nevada Building Trades Apprenticeship Buildingtradejobs.org
Trade & Technical Schools
Linfield College, McMinnville, OR October 3
UNR October 8
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ October 10
University of Redlands October 24
College Fair October 26
12 – 4 pm Joe Crowley Student Union, UNR
Whitman College October 27
UNLV October 28
Southern Oregon University October 29
Willamette University, Salem WA November 4
All visits unless otherwise noted will be held in the Tech. Center at 1:15 pm
Passes available in the Guidance Office
College Rep Visits
English 4 years
Math 3 years, including Algebra 2
Science 3 years, two labs
Social Studies 3 years
Foreign Language (two years recommended)
3.0 (core GPA)
Academic calculator – unr.edu
UNR Admission Requirements
If interested, please talk to your child’s counselor.
Admissions requirements vary widely.
Admission to Selective Colleges
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
College/University Scholarships
Locally-sponsored Scholarships (Senator Scoop)
Independent Scholarship Search (internet)
WUE
Ways to Help Finance Your College Education
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
All institutions of higher learning require students to fill out the FAFSA.
Will determine which type of financial aid student qualifies.
Based on parents’ tax information (can be estimate)
Priority deadline for Pell Grants is Feb. 1.
Applications open Jan.1, 2014 at www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.studentaid.ed.gov/node/4
Weekly Publication provided by the Carson High School Guidance Office
Available every Monday in the Guidance Office
Also available at www.carsonhigh.com
Scholarship Scoop
Contents of the Scoop
National and Local Scholarships
College Visits and College Information
Armed Forces Visits
Testing Information
Web-sites
Scholarship details:
Criteria for selection
Eligibility requirements
Due Dates
Scholarship Applications
Need to be complete and accurate
Follow directions exactly
Recommend typing them
Sponsor evaluates application
Some of the following may be required:
1. Essay, paragraph, or statement
2.Transcript (transcript release card) 3.Resume/Letters of recommendation
Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship
• Minimum 3.25 GPA
• High school course requirements include 4 years of Math (through Algebra II) and 3 years of Science
• Must attend a public institute of higher learning in Nevada
• Funded through 2018
ASVAB Career Exploration Program•Comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple-aptitude test battery, interest inventory and career planning tools
•A good measure of how well your student has developed their academic and occupational skills at school, at home, and in the community
•Measures how successful they may be in different jobs and their potential for learning
Helps determine readiness for further education and training in different career areas
No pass or fail
Does not affect school grades
Make the choice whether scores are seen by the department of defense
October 16, 2014. Sign up in the Guidance Office.
ASVAB
Handouts
QUESTIONS???
THAT’S IT, FOLKS!