Senior Year Prep: Class of 2021 Essential Information & Dates

Get Ready Class of 2021! Information you need to know to help prepare you for your senior year beyond

DHS Counselors A-D Mrs. LaWanna Davis E-K Mrs. Bonny Maise L-Robertson Mrs. Stefanie McDougald Robicheaux Z Ms. Robin Valerius Special Assignment Mrs. Tara Thomas

Todays Agenda I. Important Dates II. Planning my Future: Choosing career and/or college, college admissions, ACT and financial aid III. TOPS IV. College Options V. High school Diploma Options & Graduation Requirements VI. Satellite Center & Dual Enrollment VII. Individual Graduation Plan (5-year plan)

Important Dates Mid terms Oct. 7th& 8th College & Career Prep Night Oct. 8that Dufresne Center in Luling from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Register at www.gotocollegecareernight.com ASVAB -Nov. 5thin DHS library-sign up in the school to career office Final Exams Dec. 19th& 20th ACT at DHS March 17th *This test is free and required by the state for all juniors. Jr/Sr Prom & Promapalooza April 25th Ring Ceremony May 11th

Planning My Future Booklet Choosing a career Choosing a college Applying for admissions to college NCAA clearinghouse eligibility ACT and SAT dates Financial aid See calendar checklist for juniors/seniors in the Planning My Future booklet

Choosing a Career Most difficult decision you will make up to this point in his/her life Self-assessment look at your interests, abilities, temperament, and values unlockmyfuture.org, 16personalities.com Learn about careers bls.gov, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and Job Shadowing Talk to teachers, counselors, friends & family to get as much info as possible to help make the right decision.

Choosing College Factors: Major, cost, size, distance from home, and admissions policies Resources: Online college catalogues, websites College Visits: Juniors are allowed 1 day. First, contact the college for a tour. Then, complete a visitation form found in the counseling suite (must return it with all signatures to Ms. Bordelon at the attendance window ). College & Career Night Oct. 8th at the Dufresne Center Register in advance by going to www.gotocollegefairs.com and provide your information online. You will then be able to print out a form with a bar code or use the app to scan when you visit with the college rep.

Financial Aid Options (pg 11-15) FAFSA-student loans (graduation requirement) Scholarships varies per college, DHS scholarships, internet searches Federal & State Grants Pell, SEOG, Go Grant Loans Perkins, Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford, PLUS Work Study Program-work on campus TOPS scholarship

TOPS Awards TOPSAward Opportunity Performance Honors TOPSTech Award Tuition Tuition + $400 Tuition + $800 Tuition Core GPA 2.5 3.25 3.5 2.5 ACT 20 or better 23 or better 27 or better 17 or better/silver workkeys Tuition Paid Public Full Private Lump Sum Public Full Private Lump Sum Public Full Private Lump Sum Public Full Private Lump Sum Semesters/years 8Semesters /4 years 8Semesters /4 years 8Semesters /4 years 4 semesters/2 years

Tops Tech Award Tuition program designed for students interested in a technical education. Designed for students earning the Jump Start Diploma orTOPS University Diploma option 2.5 Core GPA & 17+ ACT/silver workkeys Earn 2 years at a Community College or University with technical program. Go to www.osfa.la.govfor details

TOPS Students who go out-of-state and return to a Louisiana college can claim the remainder of their TOPS eligibility. Students may also start in LA, go out-of-state, then return, and claim the remainder of their TOPS. LOSFA recommends sending them your ACT/SAT scores directly after April. Code for ACT is 1595 Code for SAT is 9010.

ACT vs SAT (pg 10) Louisiana is an ACT state Out-of-state schools may vary some require one or the other. Check the schools websites! SAT I & SAT II (subject area tests) $47.50 Cost -ACT -$52.00; Fee Waivers for student who are on free/reduced lunch Writing Portion of the ACT for admissions Tulane and LSU honors college Some out-of-state colleges also require the Writing Portion of the ACT check the school s website for details

Louisiana University Admissions Policies All require the TOPS University Diploma AND ACT English at least 18 and ACT Math at least 19 (no remedial classes) Flagship: LSU -3.0 in 19 Core Classes AND 22 ACT Statewide: La Tech, ULL and UNO*, 2.5 Core GPA, OR 23 ACT * UNO no app fee/instantly admitted

Louisiana University Admissions Policies cont. REGIONAL: Grambling, LSU-A, LSU-S, Southern BR, & SUNO 2.0 GPA OR 20 ACT Northwestern & McNeese Minimum 2.35 Overall GPA and one of the following: 20 ACT OR 2.0 Core GPA Nicholls One of the following: 21 ACT OR2.35 Overall GPA Southeastern & ULM Minimum 2.35 Overall GPA and one of the following: 21 ACT OR 2.0 Core GPA Community Colleges: Open admission policy

More Options (pgs 16, 17) Community College Delgado CC, BRCC, RPCC Proprietary Schools Cosmetology school, court reporting school, etc. The Workforce Apprenticeships-Electrical, Pipe Fitters Military https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUKNu S7yGwk

Graduation Pathways Tops University Jumpstart TOPS Tech English = 4 Credits English = 4 Credits Math = 4 Credits Math = 4 Credits Science = 4 Credits Science = 2 Credits Social Studies = 4 Credits Social Studies = 2 Credits PE or ROTC = 1 and Credits Health = Credit PE or ROTC = 1 and Credits Health = Credit Foreign Language = 2Credits Performance Art = 1 Credit Electives = 3 Credits Jumpstart Pathway Courses= 9 Credits + Credentials Manufacturing, Construction Health Sciences Hospitality, Tourism Entertainment Information technology http://whatsyouroption.webquil.com/ 24 Credits 23 Credits

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA Honors and/or AP English- I, II, III & IV Math-Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus , Statistics Science- Physical Science, Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II Social Studies-Civics, Human Geography, U.S. History, AP Psychology, World History AP Electives-AP Art History, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science, AP Music Theory, AP Studio Art, AP Spanish IV Must have 18 Honors/AP courses; overall honors/AP GPA of B ; no final grade lower than a C.

Satellite Center Students Teaching and Reaching (STAR) Health Career Exploration Patient Care Health Clinical Culinary Arts Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Advanced TV Broadcasting Digital Media Interactive Media Process Technology Instrumentation Engineering Design(Physics) Technical Theatre (Performing Arts) https://vimeo.com/249750338

Dual Enrollment on DHS Campus Students earn credit from River parish Community College for DHS courses Must be 15 years old Below is a partial listing of Dual Enrollment courses. Go to the DHS web site for a complete listing. Instructor Course(s) 25 courses Campus Young, Brian Basic Electricity DHS Young, Brian Electronics DHS Donald Diodene TV Production DHS/SLU* Lee, Jamie Jo Web Design DHS Bourg, Todd Welding I, DHS Bourg, Todd Welding II (2 credits) DHS

Dual Enrollment Senior students can enroll at local universities and colleges (Delgado, Southeastern, UNO and River Parish Community College) Junior and seniors are able to take the following classes at DHS DHS College Course English IIIDE English101 Math IV DE Math 161: CollegeAlgebra Math V DE Math 162: Plane Trigonometry Chemistry I-H Chemistry 101 Chemistry II Chemistry 102 French III French 101 Spanish III Spanish 101 Spanish IV Spanish 102

Dual Enrollment cont. Must have a 2.5 overall GPA (beginning Fall 2019) Must earn an ACT composite score of 19, 18 subscorein English and 19 subscorein Math on the ACT in order to qualify for academic courses Grades earned will be on your high school and college transcript

Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)

Electives to Consider Web Design, Digital Graphics, AP Computer Science, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship AP Art History, Film Literacy, Yearbook, TV Production Food & Nutrition Spanish III, AP Spanish IV & French III Sport Medicine I & II, III Psychology (regular & AP) Band, Choir , Art II, Art III Carpentry, Welding I, Welding II, Basic Electricity, Robotics (2), Electrical (2) Advanced Drafting

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