Hail to Senior Year!
It is finally here: senior year. Everything you have worked towards over the last few years is coming together. All the hard work, dedication, and planning is setting you up for future successes. Time to finish this chapter strong as you await the next.
Here is what you will learn about as a Senior to become Career and College ready:
- develop a financial plan to support post-secondary transitions
- ensure their Academic and Career plan accurately reflects all honors, credentials, endorsements, etc. that comprise their Academic and Career Plan in Xello
- understand how to use and transition their Academic and Career Plan portfolio to ensure access after graduation
High School Planning
Having a plan is good idea, especially when it comes to your education. Stop here to get an idea of what you should be doing your senior year of high school. Each of these will better prepare you and build confidence as you take your next steps.
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Senior Year
Summer:
· Prioritize college choices
· Read all college mail and send reply cards back to schools of interest.
· Determine deadlines for colleges and scholarships.
· Apply for those scholarships whose deadlines are in the fall. You may be too busy once school starts.
· Continue to visit colleges that you may not have been able to in the spring.
· Create/update resume
· Register to take or retake the ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER
· Make sure senior course selections meet high school graduation requirements and college expectations
Fall - August through December:
· Take or retake the ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER
· Attend the Financial Aid Meeting at Plymouth High School in November!
· Apply for financial aid by completing and submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after October 1 as possible. The FAFSA is available from your guidance counselor, from your college's financial aid office, or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Look for job shadows, job fairs, and other work based learning experiences if you are pursuing the workforce pathways after graduation. Inispirewi.org is a great resource!
- If you currently have a job, see if it can be tied to a YOUTH APPRENTICESHP for high school credit and certification. Set up an appointment with our YA rep by contacting your PHS counselor.
· The information you receive back after the FAFSA is processed is the Student Aid Report (SAR). If any portion of the information on the SAR is incorrect, correct it and resubmit it to the processing center.
· Organize and record relevant dates on a calendar so you can plan your year more efficiently.
· Make copies of your admissions and financial aid forms. Practice filling them out before doing the final one.
· Meet with visiting admissions representatives from the schools that interest you. Attend college fairs
· Make arrangements to meet with your school counselor to go over the college application checklist form.
· Identify at least two of the following to write solid recommendation for you: a teacher, an extracurricular advisor, a counselor, a principal, or an employer. Send them an invitation to view your Career Portfolio.
· Submit your college admissions applications. Watch for deadlines!
· Start applying for scholarships. Watch for deadlines!
· Keep records of everything you submit.
· If seeking athletic scholarships, contact the coaches from the schools you are considering and include a resume of your accomplishments.
Spring - January through May:
· Call the school of your choice and confirm that they have received your admissions applications materials, including letters of recommendation and housing applications.
· Submit any additional financial aid forms and documentation that is required by the school of your choice. Some of these forms may be available online, including the FAFSA and some admission applications.
· Notify the school(s) in writing by the proper deadline as to whether you are accepting or declining admission.
· Take AP Subject Tests, as needed
· Request midyear transcript to be sent to the school of your choice, as needed by colleges/universities
· Review your financial aid award letter with your parents and be sure that you understand the terms and conditions that accompany each kind of aid. Sign your financial aid award letter and return it to the school.
· Notify the financial aid office of any outside scholarships or grants that you have accepted since your initial application.
· Request final transcripts to be sent to the college of your choice.
· Be aware of due dates for tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses. Find out how your financial aid will be disbursed and whether you can defer payments until the funds are available.
· Respond immediately to all correspondence regarding school, scholarships, and financial aid.
Summer:
· Prioritize college choices
· Read all college mail and send reply cards back to schools of interest.
· Determine deadlines for colleges and scholarships.
· Apply for those scholarships whose deadlines are in the fall. You may be too busy once school starts.
· Continue to visit colleges that you may not have been able to in the spring.
· Create/update resume
· Register to take or retake the ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER
· Make sure senior course selections meet high school graduation requirements and college expectations
Fall - August through December:
· Take or retake the ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER
· Attend the Financial Aid Meeting at Plymouth High School in November!
· Apply for financial aid by completing and submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after October 1 as possible. The FAFSA is available from your guidance counselor, from your college's financial aid office, or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Look for job shadows, job fairs, and other work based learning experiences if you are pursuing the workforce pathways after graduation. Inispirewi.org is a great resource!
- If you currently have a job, see if it can be tied to a YOUTH APPRENTICESHP for high school credit and certification. Set up an appointment with our YA rep by contacting your PHS counselor.
· The information you receive back after the FAFSA is processed is the Student Aid Report (SAR). If any portion of the information on the SAR is incorrect, correct it and resubmit it to the processing center.
· Organize and record relevant dates on a calendar so you can plan your year more efficiently.
· Make copies of your admissions and financial aid forms. Practice filling them out before doing the final one.
· Meet with visiting admissions representatives from the schools that interest you. Attend college fairs
· Make arrangements to meet with your school counselor to go over the college application checklist form.
· Identify at least two of the following to write solid recommendation for you: a teacher, an extracurricular advisor, a counselor, a principal, or an employer. Send them an invitation to view your Career Portfolio.
· Submit your college admissions applications. Watch for deadlines!
· Start applying for scholarships. Watch for deadlines!
· Keep records of everything you submit.
· If seeking athletic scholarships, contact the coaches from the schools you are considering and include a resume of your accomplishments.
Spring - January through May:
· Call the school of your choice and confirm that they have received your admissions applications materials, including letters of recommendation and housing applications.
· Submit any additional financial aid forms and documentation that is required by the school of your choice. Some of these forms may be available online, including the FAFSA and some admission applications.
· Notify the school(s) in writing by the proper deadline as to whether you are accepting or declining admission.
· Take AP Subject Tests, as needed
· Request midyear transcript to be sent to the school of your choice, as needed by colleges/universities
· Review your financial aid award letter with your parents and be sure that you understand the terms and conditions that accompany each kind of aid. Sign your financial aid award letter and return it to the school.
· Notify the financial aid office of any outside scholarships or grants that you have accepted since your initial application.
· Request final transcripts to be sent to the college of your choice.
· Be aware of due dates for tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses. Find out how your financial aid will be disbursed and whether you can defer payments until the funds are available.
· Respond immediately to all correspondence regarding school, scholarships, and financial aid.
Academics
Academic and Career Planning Guide: Click on the link to view the most recent ACP Guide
Course Selection Information: Click on the link to go to Course Selection Information page
Junior Course Options: Click on the link to view the course options for Seniors
Course Selection Information: Click on the link to go to Course Selection Information page
Junior Course Options: Click on the link to view the course options for Seniors
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
At Plymouth High School, students are highly encouraged to be involved in extra-curricular activities. The wide variety of activities offered allows students to experience new things, explore interests, and learn how to become active members of the school community.
Extra-curricular activity involvement is also regarded highly in all post-secondary options (tech schools, colleges, military, employers).
Get involved today!
Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Click on the link for more information about the variety of extra-curricular opportunities PHS provides.
Extra-curricular activity involvement is also regarded highly in all post-secondary options (tech schools, colleges, military, employers).
Get involved today!
Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Click on the link for more information about the variety of extra-curricular opportunities PHS provides.
Click for a helpful timeline and information on the college application process and college credit information
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Scholarships are a great way to pay for college. Click on the link for information on various scholarships. Please note that there available scholarships are not limited to those below.
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Click for information on financial aid.
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