Junior Parent Information Night

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Junior Parent Information Night

• Miss Rosary Fleming (A-D)
• Mrs. Anne McClelland (E-K)
• Mrs. Elizabeth Drahushak (L-R)
• Mrs. Nancy Chelgren (S-Z)

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PSSA

• Dates
• Writing Feb. 10-12
• Reading/Math
• Mar. 17- 19
• Science April 29-30
• Results - July

• Scoring
• Advanced
• Proficient
• Basic
• Below Basic

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PSAT

• Preliminary- SAT/NMSQT
• Given Wednesday, October 15
• Results are currently being returned
• Access to My College Quick Start and MyRoad

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Dual Enrollment

• Enrichment or In lieu of
• Penn State DuBois
• Clarion- Saturdays/Online
• IUP- Punxsy/Online
• Lock Haven- Clearfield
• Triangle Tech
• DuBois Business College
• Free/Reduced Lunch form

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Scheduling

• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• http//apps.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.
  jsp
• European History, World History, US History,
  Economics, Calculus, Physics,
• Counselors meet individually with students
• Teacher recommendation for honors/advanced
  courses
• Summer schedule changes

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Academic Supports

• Progressbook- online gradebooks
• Call Llyn Prontock 371-8770
• Period 10 Tutoring
• Project Soar
• Credit Intervention cyber classes
• Summer School- 60 or above final grade

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SAT I Reasoning Test

• Online Prep Available
• Denise Delp
• ddelp_at_dasd.k12.pa.us
• -PSU SAT prep course
• 3 hours 45 min
• 45.00
• Register Online
• www.collegeboard.com
• or by Mail packets
• in C128
• School code 391053
• Fee waiver available

• Test Reg. By
• March 14 Feb 10
• May 2 March 31
• June 6 May 5

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Career Exploration

• Interest Inventories MyRoad
• www.educationplanner.org
• Job Shadow Groundhog Day
• PSU Career Day
• Medical Explorer
• Counselor Resources
• Summer Programs
• Ex. - PFEW, Governors School,

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College Searches

• National College Fair Friday, Feb. 6
• College Reps at DAHS
• Websites
• www.educationplanner.org
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.princetonreview.com
• Individual College Websites
• Printed Resources request or see counselor
• Campus Visitations spring/summer 2009

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College Application Process

• Applications
• - 3 Schools reach, realistic, and safe
• - Early Decision vs. Early Action
• - Regular Decision -Ready By November 30
• - Online Applications
• - Common Application www.commonapp.org
• Materials
• - Letters of Recommendation
• - Essay
• - Application and Fee
• Fee waiver available
• - Transcript meet with counselor

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NCAA Clearinghouse

• College Athletics 2009
• Register for eligibility - 60.00
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• Give 2 Transcript Release Forms to Counselor
• Fee waiver available

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More to Come

• Senior Interviews
• Financial Aid Night
• Scholarships

• Graduation Project
• Portfolio
• Resume
• Term Paper
• - Exit Interview

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Highlights

• Guidance Website
• www.dasd.k12.pa.us
• - Select a School
• - Senior High School
• - Guidance

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Questions or Comments?

• Rosary Fleming
• rfleming_at_dasd.k12.pa.us
• Anne McClelland
• amcclelland_at_dasd.k12.pa.us
• Elizabeth Drahushak
• ldrahushak_at_dasd.k12.pa.us
• Nancy Chelgren
• nchelgren_at_dasd.k12.pa.us
• Maureen Gregorio grade 9
• mgregorio_at_dasd.k12.pa.us
• Marcy Kennis School Social Worker
• mkennis_at_dasd.k12.pa.us
• We appreciate your attendance and support!