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NEXT STEPS FOR SENIORSWelcome Parents & Students Class of 2022 Huntington North High School Home of the Vikings... Class of 2022: Viking Distinguished Graduate Program● Replacement of Va

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

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

3 Categories need to be met:

1 - Earn the credits

2 - Prove employability skills(project,work or service based

learning)

3 - 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:

1 - Online application

2 - HS transcript sent through Parchment ( www.parchment.com )

3 - Application fee (not applicable for some schools)

4 - Test scores from entrance exams (SAT & ACT)

5 - Written essays and letters of recommendation (only select schools)

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

College Entrance Exams

PARCHMENT is what all students will use to send the electronic transcript.

www.parchment.com

*HNHS Website - Departments - Guidance - “Order Transcripts”

That will take you to the “Parchment” website Go to New Learner Account if you don’t have an account yet

*Account created - Sign in - order a transcript to be sent to yourself or any

college/university you are applying to There is “how to send transcript” on your Class of

2022 Canvas page that will walk you through it if you need help Your Counselor also help you at your meeting with them if you need that.

*Students may request 1 transcript from the guidance office for scholarship purposes

Students may make copies as needed for scholarship purposes Email Mrs Patrick for your copy @ cpatrick@hccsc.k12.in.us

DC Transcripts

IF a student has earned any dual credits in HS, transcripts

must be requested by the student from the institution from

where the DC was earned

● Students will need to request the transcript be sent from

the DC institution to the college of choice for those credits

to apply This will happen in June 2022 Check out

Guidance page for how to get dual credit transcripts.

1 - Find scholarship information anytime @ www.hccsc.k12.in.us

2 - Canvas (CLASS OF 2022) - monthly updates sent to students

3 - Guidance department - paper copies if available for some as specified

4 - Additional Resources - FAST WEB EMPLOYERS (YOURS / PARENT’S)

BIG FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS.COM

Letters of Recommendation

● College Applications & Scholarship Applications

○ Not required for all applications

● Letter of Recommendation Worksheet

○ Check out the Senior Packet on the Class of 2022 Canvas Page

● People to ask…

○ 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:

1 - Scholar Success Program activities* on Scholartrack at

Scholars.che.in.gov

2 - File your FAFSA Application-may be required to do financial means testing

3 - Meet GPA requirement of 2.5/4.0 equivalent to 6.875 /11.0

4 - Remain true to the pledge you took in 8th grade

5 - 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

organizations and post-secondary education institutions

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?

Can they get the job done in a timely manner, without wasting resources?

Discipline

Community or School Service

2.0 cumulative GPA or higher & on track to meet all graduation requirements

• 98% attendance rate= missing 3.5 days of school or less

• 4 or fewer sign-ins, sign-outs or times tardy to school/class

•Watch PowerSchool, document all absences

•If you see something entered incorrectly, contact the Dean’s Office immediately

•Doctor’s Excused Absences (D)

•Field Trips

•College Visits

•Parent Call-ins (A)

•Pre Arranged Absences (P)

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