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Parent & Senior Informational Night
Wednesday September 20, 2017
Cascade High School Commons – 6PM
Welcome!
Introductions:
Elia Ala’ilima-Daley, Principal
Rudy Joya, Vice Principal (also our Spanish Interpreter)
Gina Kelly, Guidance Counselor
Brooks Murphy, Intervention Specialist
Katie Schmitten, Career Counselor
Tonight’s Guest:
Staff Sergeant Chris Pederson (U.S. Marine Corps)
Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself; he is great at answering questions and providing resources.
Selective Services (Mandatory By Law)
Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.
https://www.sss.gov/Registration-Info/Who-Registration
Senior Timeline
Fall Take or retake the SAT/ACT
Begin the Common Application or specific university applications
Create Activities Resume (Helpful for people writing recommendation letters)
Identify people who will write recommendations for you EARLY
Visit schools that you’re interested in if you haven’t done so already
Attend college presentations in the Career Center
Career, College, Financial Aid Exploration (My School Data)
Research Scholarships
Contact a military recruiter if you have a military interest
Senior Timeline (Continued)
Winter
Continue to work on college applications (university, community college, technical/vocational programs, etc.)
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
BIG CHANGE … Opens: October 1st, Ends: June 30th
First come, first serve basis
WVC hosts a FAFSA night in January/February – we will have more information as the time approaches
Apply for Scholarships
Attend the One Stop Shop Scholarship Night in January
Senior Timeline (Continued)
Spring
Continue to apply for SCHOLARSHIPS
Notify your acceptance to the university of your choice by the date they’ve provided to you
Verify your financial aid packages
Resume/Cover Letter (if pursuing the work-force)
Scholarships
One-Stop-Shop Scholarship Night in January 2018
A night for you and your senior to meet and greet our local scholarship committee’s! It’s a great way for your student to network with the committee’s and “get their foot in the door” to WIN
Local Scholarship Application Timeline
September – December
Most local and regional scholarships committee’s are updating their applications/due dates from the previous year
January – June
Applications are DUE!
Various deadlines per scholarship
Last Year Local Scholarship Dollars = Approximately $50,000
Scholarships (Cont.)
Scholarship Resources! Looking for scholarships? TheWashBoard.org makes it
simple. It will connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers….for FREE. Whether you're attending in-state, or out-of-state colleges, the washboard will connect you with scholarships that fit YOU.
www.TheWashBoard.org
Check with your college admissions counselor for school specific scholarships available and DUE dates!
My School Data – Scholarship Profiler
College Bound Scholars
Career Center WEBSITE!!! https://www.cascadesd.org/Page/947
See Mrs. Schmitten for additional resources
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
SENIOR SLIDESHOW PICTURES DUE NOVEMBER 15TH TO TAMMY MURPHY
SENIOR PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK DUE NOVEMBER 20TH TO MARGY HESSE – DON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
JOSTENS SENIOR SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE IF SENIOR GRADUATION PACKETS HAVE NOT YET BEEN ORDERED. www.Jostens.com
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
See Mrs. Kelly or Mrs. Schmitten:
RECOMMENDATION LETTER FORMS
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH FORMS
If qualified, students have up to four fee waivers for different college applications AND fee waivers for the SAT/ACT!!!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (Websites)
FAFSA Website
www.fafsa.ed.gov
SAT Registration
www.sat.collegeboard.org
ACT Registration
www.act.org
Common Application
www.commonapp.org
Counselor Contact Information
Gina Kelly, Academic Counselor
(509)548-5277 Ext. 2307
(509)548-7458 Fax
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm
Katie Smithson, Career Counselor
(509)548-5277 Ext. 2409
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm
Brooks Murphy, Intervention Specialist
(509)548-5277 Ext. 2306
(509)433-0065 Cell Number
Office Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm
FYI ….
This slideshow will be featured on the Career Center’s website for you to access at your convenience.
Up Next … Senior Sober withMr. Bill Davies
• Elect a Steering Committee
• THEME???
• Volunteer Food Committee Members
• Volunteer Fundraiser Committee Members
• Volunteer Decorating Committee
• Volunteer Clean Up Committee
• Volunteer Mr. Kodiak Committee
• Set date for next Senior Sober Meeting
