Parent_ NEXT STEPS FOR SENIORS Class of 2022

NEXT STEPS FOR SENIORS Welcome Parents & Students Class of 2022 Huntington North High School Home of the Vikings Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment ● Students have options after high school! ● These three options are not mutually exclusive! ● Talk with counselor about what you are thinking so we can help you see all of the opportunities you have ahead of you!! HUNTINGTON NORTH GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Class of 2022 Counselor Assignments Last Name Counselor Email A – Ea Chris Campbell CCampbell@hccsc.k12.in.us Ec - J Taylor Herendeen THerendeen@hccsc.k12.in.us L - Sc JT Biggs JBiggs@hccsc.k12.in.us Se - Z Elaine Willour EWillour@hccsc.k12.in.us VNT/ENL/Last:K Stephanie Rodgers SRodgers@hccsc.k12.in.us (Maternity leave 9/10-11/29) Mrs Rodgers’ Sub Marcia Brunson MBrunson@hccsc.k12.in.us CANVAS Class of 2022 ● ● This is your one-stop shop for SENIOR INFORMATION Please be sure your student is checking this page frequently for updates from the guidance department We are here to help you but you need to let us know when you need HELP! Class of 2022: Viking Distinguished Graduate Program ● ● ● Replacement of Valedictorian/Salutatorian Program from previous years Designed to further develop well-rounded students who can become leaders in our community and society Students are incentivized, challenged and rewarded in areas outside of academics to earn recognition through the program Requirements ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ AHD Diploma Application process: preliminary application in Fall/final applications in Spring Rubric based to earn points for each designated area Top 3% of applicants will receive recognition as Distinguished Graduate Next 7% will receive recognition as Commended Graduate Graduation Pathways *Grad Pathways is our “Plan B” if your son/daughter hasn’t passed either/both ISTEP tests Categories need to be met: - Earn the credits - Prove employability skills(project,work or service based learning) - Prove college and career readiness Your child may be asked to take the ASVAB- don’t panic :) College Applications Every school will have a deadline for applications pay attention to those details! *Priority deadlines for most colleges is November 1st *General applications can be finished by March 1, but it is always best to turn applications in earlier (higher chance you have of being accepted) College Applications A complete college application includes: - Online application - HS transcript sent through Parchment (www.parchment.com) - Application fee (not applicable for some schools) - Test scores from entrance exams (SAT & ACT) - Written essays and letters of recommendation (only select schools) CollegeGOWeek www.in.gov/learnmoreindiana College Application Week - September 20th-24th (fee waiver) For a list of schools and their fees & other great information!! This website is full of resources! ~Estimated cost of college ~Admissions information ~Career interest inventory ~SAT and ACT resources Common Application - commonapp.org Benefits students who are applying to several schools ● ● 953 Colleges/Universities accept the Common App 27 Colleges/University just in Indiana accept the Common App ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Anderson University Butler University DePauw University Earlham College Franklin College Goshen College Grace College Hanover College Holy Cross College ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Indiana Tech IU Bloomington IU-PU Indianapolis Indiana Wesleyan Manchester University Purdue University PU-Fort Wayne Rose-Hulman Saint Mary’s College ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ St Mary-of-the-Woods Taylor University Trine University University of Evansville University of Indianapolis University of Notre Dame Valparaiso University Vincennes University Wabash College Letters of Recommendation ● College Applications & Scholarship Applications ○ ● Letter of Recommendation Worksheet ○ ● Check out the Senior Packet on the Class of 2022 Canvas Page People to ask… ○ ● ● Not required for all applications Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Employer, Coaches, Community (e.g., church, 4-H leaders, volunteer supervisors, etc.) Don’t wait until the last minute!! Give recommender all of the necessary details! 21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS 21st Century Scholars must complete the following to meet eligibility: - Scholar Success Program activities* on Scholartrack at Scholars.che.in.gov - File your FAFSA Application-may be required to financial means testing - Meet GPA requirement of 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.875 /11.0 - Remain true to the pledge you took in 8th grade - Graduate with a Core 40 Diploma For questions or concerns contact Dr Verleash Jones @ Vjones@che.in.gov *SSP activities must be completed by June 2022 Scholar Track All seniors should have a full account through Scholar Track Full means that you have entered your SSN for scholarship connections This website gives you more grant & scholarship opportunities through the State of Indiana https://scholars.che.in.gov FINANCIAL AID-FAFSA All seniors planning to attend college should file their FAFSA Application opens up on OCTOBER 1, 2021 DEADLINE TO APPLY APRIL 15, 2022 Apply here: FAFSA Website Local Options to Further Careers ● 2201 N Jefferson Street - THE LEARNING CENTER ● One central location for continuing education! ○ Ivy Tech Community College ■ Academic College Courses ■ Short Term Trainings ○ Huntington University ○ WorkOne ○ IMPACT INSTITUTE ● www.HuntingtonLearning.org Local Options to Further Careers Apprenticeships offered through Joint Partnership with IVY Tech Boilermaker Teledata Technicians Bricklayers Sheet Metal Workers Carpenter Electrical Lineman Plumbers and Pipefitters Iron Workers Electricians Painters Elevator Constructors Operating Engineers Glaziers Millwrights Heat and Frost Insulators ** for more information ivytech.edu or builttosucceed.org Enlistment/Military options ● We are adding information to our website on a regular basis for each branch ● Military Reps will be present during lunches ● Pamphlets and additional information can be found in the cafeteria near the guidance office ● Let your counselor know if you are wanting more information!! ● The military can be a great option for many students including college bound students! How and When- Ordering from Jostens Students must order at least the Grad Tassel see next slide for more detail There are several ways to order: •On-line at Jostens.com •Packet order form ● State Workforce Innovation Council (SWIC) program/Governor's Office ● Vetted & valued by Hoosier employers, community based organizations and post-secondary education institutions ● Designed to encourage students to meet the benchmarks that will assist them in their career/college goals & give students a way to demonstrate their skills Persistence: Student is able to persevere through challenges and problem-solve Will they come to work everyday? Respectfulness: Student accepts & demonstrates service to others, possesses a positive attitude and communicates clearly Can they get along with co-workers? Initiative: Student is a self-starter and a critical thinker Can they work independently? Dependability: Student is reliable & demonstrates responsibility, academic readiness & teamwork Can I count on them? Efficiency: Student is organized, punctual & demonstrates self-management Can they get the job done in a timely manner, without wasting resources? Attendance ● 98% attendance rate ● or fewer sign-ins, sign-outs or times tardy to school Discipline ● or fewer discipline referrals during the school year Community or School Service ● hours of school or community service ● GPA 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher & on track to meet all graduation requirements •Attendance • 98% attendance rate= missing 3.5 days of school or less • or fewer sign-ins, sign-outs or times tardy to school/class Excused Absences Not Excused Absences •Doctor’s Excused Absences (D) •Parent Call-ins (A) •Field Trips •Pre Arranged Absences (P) •College Visits •Watch PowerSchool, document all absences •If you see something entered incorrectly, contact the Dean’s Office immediately How can you sign up for this program? ● Pick up applications in the guidance office ● Turn your application in by Friday, September 3rd to the guidance office Connect with us anytime! Outreach@INvestEdIndiana.org 317-416-2888 INvestEdIndiana.org ... MBrunson@hccsc.k12.in.us CANVAS Class of 2022 ● ● This is your one-stop shop for SENIOR INFORMATION Please be sure your student is checking this page frequently for updates from the guidance department... September 20th-24th (fee waiver) For a list of schools and their fees & other great information!! This website is full of resources! ~Estimated cost of college ~Admissions information ~Career interest... about what you are thinking so we can help you see all of the opportunities you have ahead of you!! HUNTINGTON NORTH GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Class of 2022 Counselor Assignments Last Name Counselor Email