Welcome to the
NTHS Junior Parent Night
Class of 2016
Contact NTHS Counselors
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Last name begins with…
A-Fe
Fi-La
Le-Ri
Ro-Z
Ms. Maxfield
Ms. Savoie
Ms. Bronemann
Mr. Wagner
Brooke Stewart
Counseling Secretary
360-412-4810
Steve Yelenich
College & Career Center Specialist
360-412-4812
Handouts
Family Night Guide
• Parenting Resources
• High School Completion: Earning a Diploma
• Post-Secondary Education
• Career & Apprenticeship Information
• Useful Websites
Opportunities Publication
Tonight’s Agenda
High School Completion: Earning a Diploma
• Graduation requirements
• Educational planning
• Credit retrieval
Post Secondary Education
• College admission standards
• Admission and placement testing
• Helpful information
Career Exploration
• Washington Occupational Information System
• Apprenticeship
Graduation Requirements for
the NTHS Class of 2016
Earn the required number of credits in
required subjects, (see NTHS Catalogue)
Complete a “High School and Beyond
Plan” Portfolio (through the NTHS
Advisory Program)
Complete 20 hrs Community Service/Job
Shadow
Meet the state testing requirements
Class of 2016
Graduation Requirements
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
World Studies 1.5, US History 1.0, Civics .5
Washington State History .5
Visual and Performing Arts
PE/Fitness
Health
Occupational Education
Electives
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3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
1.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
7.0+
High School & Beyond Plan
20hrs Community Service/Job Shadow
Meet state testing req. for ELA, Math & Science
HSPEs & EOCs (…...or SBACs)
High School Proficiency Exams &
End-of-Course Exams (…..or SBAC)
Students Must Pass:
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Reading HSPE (400+)…………….(or SBAC ELA)
Writing HSPE (17+)………………(or SBAC ELA)
Math EOC Exam (EOC 400+)…..(or SBAC Math)
Biology EOC Exam (EOC 400+)
Alternative Tests (must attempt the HSPE or EOC at least once)
SAT (Reading=350, Math=390, Writing=380)
ACT (Reading=13, Math=16, Writing 15)
AP (Level 3 or above)
HSPEs & EOCs continued…
Other Alternatives to passing HSPEs/EOCs:
Grade Comparison
•Must
have taken HSPE once. Calculated at the District Office.
Collection of Evidence (COE)
•Must
have attempted the HSPE at least twice.
•Must be completed under teacher supervision.
•Scored at the state level by a panel of trained Washington
Educators.
High School Graduation
Making Up Credits
• For a fee:
• NTHS Summer
School
• NMSC Summer
School (lab fees)
• Online courses
Brigham Young
University Independent
Study High School
• Free
• Before and after school TA
• Zero Hour PE
• APEX online courses
(for eligible Seniors)
• Olympia Regional Learning
Academy (ORLA)
orla@osd.wednet.edu
Dual Credit Opportunities in
High School
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Tech Prep
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Advanced Placement (AP)
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Running Start
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New Market Skills Center
Eligibility to Participate in
College Sports
 Students
who plan to participate in
college sports must register with the
NCAA while in high school.
 www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
College Admissions
College Application
Terminology
Common Application
Online application
Paper application
GPA trend
Financial Aid
Scholarship
Wait list
Placement Test
SAT/ACT Admissions tests
How are students admitted to 4
year universities in Washington?
High School diploma
Grade Point Average (GPA)
SAT/ACT Tests
Extracurricular/Community Service
Leadership
Other (Essay, recommendation letter, etc)
College Entrance Requirements
4-year
Course
College
Academic
English
Distribution
Requirements Math
(CADRs)
Science
*Includes 1 year of algebrao
based Chemistry or
Physics. 3 yrs of science
recommended by
4-year colleges
**Check with Counselor
High School College/
University
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
3.0*
Foreign
Language
0
2.0
Fine Arts
1.0
1.0**
(or through
Pre-Calculus)
Community & Technical College
Tuition in Washington State
(2014-15)
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Average Annual Community
College and Technical College
Tuition $4000*
http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/f_tuition.aspx
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*based on 15 credits per quarter
Tips On College Admission
The most important: Academic rigor of the high
school courses.
Academic achievement “trend”
….not just an overall GPA
Standardized test scores: SAT and/or ACT
Personal profile that reflects leadership and what the
candidate does outside the classroom, including a strong
personal essay.
“Depth/quality” of extracurricular and community
involvement vs. Varied “token” participation
The College Application
Read through all the material before filling in
any information.
Be aware of application deadlines.
The application should be typed or neatly
printed.
If you apply online, make sure to keep a
copy for your records.
The College Essay
The best essays are not only well-written, but
present what are often ordinary events from
an unusual perspective.
In the essay, the student should describe
thoughts, events, or personal characteristics
that they have not communicated elsewhere
in the application.
The essay should be honest and accurate.
Letters of Recommendation
Washington State Public Universities do not require letters of
recommendation. Most will not even read them.
The student is responsible for making sure that all letters of
recommendation are written and mailed on time.
The student should make sure that the “NTHS Senior Survey,” is
complete and on file.
Provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope
Indicate to the college that the letter is “Confidential.”
Give teachers/counselor at least two week’s before deadline.
If student is applying online through Common App or SendEDU,
student must make an appointment with their counselor.
Summary: Points to Keep In Mind About the
Application Process
Consider applying to a “reach” and a “safety” college
in addition to those considered “possibilities.” Don’t
let college selectivity be the end-all be-all.
Don’t become over anxious! ~ 92% will get their 1st
or 2nd choice. There is a good college for everyone.
Work with your student’s school counselor, but
realize that you and your student must take charge.
Make an appointment with counselor after applying
online via SendEDU or Common Application.
4-Year Resident Tuition (2014-2015)
WA Public Universities:
2014 figures
Tuition, Fees, Books,
Room & other costs:
Central Wash. U.
$20,304 ($9,017)
Eastern Wash. U.
$18,695 ($7,972)
Evergreen State
$18,369 ($7,845)
U.W. Seattle
$24,433 ($12,394)
U.W. Tacoma
U.W. Bothell
$20,653+ ($12,262)
$23,950 ($11,911)
Wash. State Univ.
$24,563 ($12,327)
WSU Vancouver
($11,386)
Western Wash. U.
$20,105 ($8,965)
total (tuition & fees)
WA Private Universities:
2014 figures
Tuition & Fees
Only
Whitworth
$36,730
Gonzaga
$36,535
Pacific Lutheran
$36,530
Seattle Pacific U.
$35,472
St. Martin’s Univ.
$31,688
Seattle University
$37,485
U. of Puget Sound
$43,200
Walla Walla Univ.
$25,866
Whitman
$44,800
Financing The College Of Choice
Federal Government contributes the largest
percentage of college aid.
Independent sources.
States contribute a portion.
Colleges will compete if they want you.
Eligibility is based on need not just on income.
NTHS has a Financial Aid Night in December
every year.
Financing The College of Choice
Financial Aid Programs:
Grants
Federal Subsidized Student loans
Federal un-subsidized loans
Work-study
Washington State
Student Financial Aid Programs
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State Need Grant/state work study
◦ Families with significant financial need may be
eligible.
◦ Eligible students are considered after filing the
FAFSA and should contact the college’s
financial Aid office for more information.
Washington State
Student Financial Aid Program
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Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
 150% of receiving school’s resident tuition
 2 or 4 year college or university
 15 western states participate
Website: www.wiche.edu
Financing the College of Choice:
Money Saving Tips (1)
Choose the college wisely. Changing colleges may
result in loss of credits. (private for profits)
Take more than 4 years to earn your degree; take
fewer credits and work part time.
Enroll in a co-op education program.
Go ROTC, Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Air
Force.
Financing the College of Choice:
Money Saving Tips (2)
Attend a community college first, then transfer to
4-year college after basic requirements are met.
Enroll in an upside-down degree program.
Check out a 3-year bachelor program.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Scholarships
 thewashboard.org
 fastweb.com
 Fill
out the “NTHS Senior Survey” in
the College & Career Center for
nomination scholarships
Points to Remember for Financial Aid
To be considered for financial aid, you must apply.
Attend the NTHS Financial Aid Night in early December.
Be concerned about your total cost, not just the tuition.
Estimate total cost by using the Net Price Calculator.
Well-endowed, private colleges can be, and usually are,
more generous and flexible in their financial aid packages
than public universities.
Most merit scholarships from colleges are awarded for
students with outstanding academic records and
demonstrated leadership.
College and Career Selection
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Accessing WOIS online
• Go to www.wois.org
• Click Online Information on the
Navigation bar
• Enter the following information:
• User ID: nthurstonhs
• Site key: DXF126
• Click “Use WOIS” to explore Career
and Educational Planning resources
College is not the only
way to a bright future.
Apprenticeship- “The Other 4 Year Degree”
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Numerous highly skilled occupations
On-the-job training “OJT”
Classroom instruction
www.lni.wa.gov/scs/apprenticeship
Please see handout for more information.