2012-2013 12th Grade

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2012-2013 Counseling Department

Meet Your Counselor : 

Meet Your Counselor Steve Kanner Jan Moore Brenda Lohr Mike Maluski Rosemary Gallo Ozzy Perez Amy Furrow

Counselor-Student Assignments : 

Counselor-Student Assignments

Senior Registration Meeting : 

Senior Registration Meeting Counselors will be calling you out starting Feb 10-17. If you have not met with your counselor before spring break go see them! It is important to make sure you are registered and on track for graduation.

Credit Checks : 

Credit Checks Check Total credits! Your transcripts should show 6 or less credits needed to graduate, otherwise you will need to take classes outside of the regular school day. AIMS – If you scored Approaching, Falls Far Below or you have no scores, you will need to take the test again. Watch for test dates and do not miss them. Your graduation depends on it!

Registration Forms and Informationwww.hamiltonhuskies.com : 

Registration Forms and Informationwww.hamiltonhuskies.com Describes what courses Hamilton offers. Informs you what classes you need to graduate. What classes you need to attend a university

Be prepared to meet with your counselor.Talk with your parents and get your form signed prior to February 10th meeting : 

Be prepared to meet with your counselor.Talk with your parents and get your form signed prior to February 10th meeting Sample schedule English 12 US/AZ Government & Constitution and Economics 3. Math 4. Science/Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective 

Start Working on Your Future : 

Start Working on Your Future Earn College credit in High School Enroll in Dual Credit & AP classes Dual Credit classes Dual credit courses require the payment of tuition to the cooperating community college. Dual enrollment credit is earned when the course is taken at a high school in the Chandler School District AP Credit classes College credit is granted after receiving a high enough test on AP exam

EVIT : 

EVIT Only for 11th and 12th graders Variety of Vocational classes available ½ day at HHS and ½ day at EVIT – Buses available Just write EVIT in your elective choice boxes and complete an EVIT application Check out www.EVIT.com EVIT

Physical Education (1.0 Credit) and Health (.50 Credit) : 

Physical Education (1.0 Credit) and Health (.50 Credit) If you have not completed the PE/Health requirements you must register for the class. It is a graduation requirement.

Options – Life after High School : 

Options – Life after High School Community Colleges College or University Military Work

College or University : 

College or University Apply Early! Why? The earlier you apply – the more scholarship money will be available, you get the first chance at housing, orientation dates, etc. Applications are available online in late summer. Send official transcripts Ordered from Mrs. Mead (A120) in the front office Know the minimum requirements. Check websites of schools

ACT’s and SAT’s : 

ACT’s and SAT’s April 24th – FREE ACT Send scores to all schools you have an interest in attending. Check if your school may require SAT Subject Tests (SATII) Online registration SAT – www.collegeboard.com ACT – www.actstudent.org

NCAA Clearinghouse : 

NCAA Clearinghouse If you plan to participate in collegiate athletics you must register at www.ncaa.org Questions see Mr. Maluski in C125

In-State College AdmissionsAssured Admissions : 

In-State College AdmissionsAssured Admissions ASU and NAU No Course Deficiencies AND one of the following: Top 25% of graduating class (NAU 50%) OR GPA of 3.0 OR 1040 SAT OR 22 ACT U of A No Course Deficiencies AND one of the following: Arizona Resident Top 25% of graduating class

Community College : 

Community College No Sat or ACT required Check out the programs of specialization at www.maricopa.edu Take the Placement Test Available at the colleges daily and It is Free!

Military : 

Military ASVAB given every year Academies – must obtain letters from Congressmen or Senators Recruiters on Campus Weekly

College Visits : 

College Visits Many schools visit HHS daily - Sign up at www.Hamiltonhuskies.com at the Career Center website for scheduled visits. College/University Fair Chandler High School (first semester) Greater Phoenix National College Fair – Fall 2010, Phoenix Civic Plaza

Scholarships : 

Scholarships Apply OFTEN and early Make it a part time job – Complete an application each week! Watch Career Center website!

FAFSA – Financial Aid : 

FAFSA – Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid http://www. fafsa.ed.gov MUST apply if you are getting any type of scholarship Money available for grants and loans Must apply after January 1, 2011

Letters of Recommendations : 

Letters of Recommendations Please give two weeks for any recommendation needed for colleges or scholarships. Have a RESUME ready to go along with your request for a recommendation! Provide a stamped, addressed envelope

Summary : 

Summary Colleges and University – APPLY EARLY Don’t get Senioritis! Make your time Count. Apply for Scholarships on a regular basis. Don’t forget to do the FAFSA form in January of your senior year. Visit Websites for College entrance requirements. Visit Career Center website for information and resources.