Junior Night

Parent Meeting

Post High School Education

About 40-45% of seniors will attend a 2 year college after high school.

About 25-30% of seniors will attend a 4 year university after high school.

Some will enter the military Some will work Others will attend a trade school In any case, get prepared for the “Real Life”

Graduation Requirements

4 English (I, II, III, and a 4th English) 3 Science (Physics First, Biology I, and a 3rd

Science) 3 Math 3 Social Studies (American History, World

History, US Government)

Graduation Requirements

1 Fine Art (Band, Choir, Art) 1 Practical Art (FACS, Ag, Business) .5 Personal Finance .5 Health 1 Physical Education/JROTC 8 Electives TOTAL: 25 Credits

Graduation Requirements

Pass MO Constitution Exam Pass US Constitution Exam Complete End-Of-Course (EOC) Exams:

English II Biology I Algebra I Government

A+ Requirements

Written agreement on file Attend an A+ designated school for 3

consecutive years Maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale Maintain a 95% attendance rate Perform 50 hours unpaid

tutoring/volunteering Maintain a good record of citizenship Complete the FAFSA

This Is The Time!

If you haven’t already. . .Take the ACT. . . NOW!!!! If you score a 21.6 or higher on the ACT, the MG

School District will reimburse you for ONE test score (non-writing only during the 4 years of high school)

Mark 3 or 4 colleges to send scores to. Make sure your name, date of birth, and SS #

are accurate when you register.

Cost of the ACT

Cost of the ACT: $35.00 Non-Writing $50.50 Writing

If your student is on free or reduced lunch, the ACT provides fee waiver forms. The fee waiver form allows your student to take the ACT twice for free. Forms can be found in the Guidance Center.

Studying for the ACT

Study books located in Guidance Center Take the ACT Math and ACT English courses

offered at MGHS. Take practices tests!

Links to the practice tests can be found at www.mghscounselor.weebly.com

ACT Testing Dates

Dual Credit Classes Mountain Grove High School offers both Fall and Spring Dual

Enrollment classes through Missouri State University-West Plains.

Students attend classes at Shannon Hall. If your student earns an “A” or “B” while taking dual credit

classes, the school district will reimburse you for the cost of tuition.

The reimbursement does not include textbooks or other fees. The reimbursement is good for one dual credit class during the

12-13 school year. If your student takes another dual credit class his/her senior

year, the school district will reimburse you again for one class.

Dual Credit Classes

Dual Credit Classes count for BOTH high school and college credit.

It’s not too late to sign up for Spring Dual Credit Classes!!

Spring Offerings: HST 104 – World History Since 1500 C.E. PSY 121- Introduction to Psychology ENG 110 – Writing I (English placement test to be

administered in late October/early November)

Going The Distance

Getting prepared for work: Get a job or find an internship to help prepare you

for the workforce. Develop job connections, especially in today’s

tight job market. Stay involved!

Going The Distance

Getting prepared for the military: Meet with one of the many college recruiters that

come to MGHS during scheduled lunch visits. Take the ASVAB serious! This is the military

entrance exam. The testing date is scheduled for October 23.

Stay involved!

Going The Distance

Getting prepared for trade school: Research, research, research Apply for a Vo-Tech trade your senior year so you can gain

more knowledge and experience about the trade you are interested in.

Stay involved! Be sure to check what certifications they offer and check

their graduate placement rates. Some look great on paper and will promise the sun and the

moon, but in reality don’t give you the useful training you pay for.

Going The Distance

Preparing for college: Take the ACT. . .ASAP Enroll in Dual Credit Classes Continue taking a rigorous course load RESEARCH! Take ownership of gathering

information. Don’t wait till the last minute because colleges do have deadlines.

Stay involved!

College Visits

Juniors may schedule ONE college visit during the second semester of their junior year.

Forms found in the Guidance Center. Must be approved for the visit. Take advantage of the summer and attend

summer activities that take place on campus.

College Athletics

If you are interested in playing collegiate athletics through a NCAA University you must register through the NCAA Clearinghouse.

If you are interested in playing collegiate athletics through a NAIA University you must register through the NAIA Clearinghouse.

Both websites can be found on the MGHS Counselor’s Website.

Finding A Career

Job Shadowing or Internships http://www.mynextmove.org/ http://www.onetonline.org/

Research potential careers and obtain numerous pieces of information.

Finding A College

Meet with the college admission representatives that frequently visit during lunch!

Students should begin looking at and narrowing down potential colleges. Colleges may be chosen due to a number of factors including: Programs offered Size of the school and/or community Location Cost and scholarships Quality of the school/job placement

College Entrance

Each college will vary on their college admission requirements. Pay special attention to: Required Courses (Mizzou specifically suggests 2 years of

a foreign language) ACT Scores (SAT scores for colleges on the east and west

coast) Minimum GPA and/or class rank

There may be additional requirements for entrance to a particular program of study (i.e. Engineering or Pre-Med)

5 Main Type Of Scholarships

Local - found on our high school counseling website beginning in the spring each year

Regional and State – on high school counseling website

National - www.fastweb.com General college scholarships – found on

individual college websites Departmental scholarships within the college

– Often must contact individual departments

Scholarships

If the schools you are interested in allow it, apply over the summer so you are accepted when the fall begins. Then you can focus on scholarships.

Most scholarship deadlines are between November and March of the senior year.

Apply for as many as you possibly qualify.

Real Cost Of College

Begin comparing the cost of potential colleges Public universities often appear to cost less but

private universities typically offer more scholarships Fill out as many scholarships and aid applications

as you can Research schools that offer on campus work

programs. The hours you spend working can be credited towards the cost of tuition

HS Counseling Website

www.mghscounselor.weebly.com Financial aid and scholarships College Planning Tools ACT Information List of upcoming events

Upcoming Events

Sept 11—College of the Ozarks Admission Representative

Oct 4—Southwest Baptist University Admission Representative

Oct 22—Missouri State University-West Plains Admission Representative

Oct 27—ACT Testing Date/Deadline Sept 21 Oct 29—Drury University Admission Representative Nov 16—ACT Workshop @ Willow Springs. COST

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Final Thoughts

Preparing for college takes a lot of time and legwork.

It’s your life, and you only get one, so use it wisely.

BE RESPONSIBLE PLAN AHEAD ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN

QUESTIONS?