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Junior Falcon Summit 2021-22
Please schedule a 45 min appointment with your student’s counselor by clicking on the name below to access the appointment calendar. We will discuss your student’s post high school planning and things to do over the next 6 months to help them prepare.
Grant VanGrinsven A-H
Janet Callender I-Q
Gina Brown R-Z
Junior year slide show 2021-22
Academics:
Credits Summary
Graduation Status
GPA
PE Waivers - must be done gr 10 or 11 for the final .5 credit of PE
ACT Scores ( study for ACT with Methodize in Xello)
ACT scores put on transcript . Email rfreyer@whitnall.com if you do not want your ACT score on transcript.
Required ACT with Writing - March 8. Online @ Whitnall High School
Counselors will help you to register for this test as we get closer.
If want to take it a second time - you need to register online & pay www.MyACT.org
Senior Courses: Programs to explore
Summer CNA course - application comes out Feb/ March thermann@whitnall.com
Trades week - first week of summer vacation thermann@whitnall.com
Youth Apprenticeships -Tom Hermann Thermann@whitnall.com
Early College Credit - (university ) watch the timeline
Start CollegECCP / SCN and DEA Programs Now -(technical college) watch the timeline
Dual enrollment academies MATC WCTC - watch timeline & required family sessions
GPS - program - timeline & family info session
Co-op (work release 1 hour/ Employability skills ( 1 class required) work 12-15 hrs
Early release 1 hour in lieu of study hall hr 7 or 1 - if meet criteria 2.0 GPA/ paid school fees / no F in class required for graduation
AP class(es)
Career Exploration
Xello Career Exploration, whitnall scholarship, info transcript requests… all through Xello
Where can you obtain education / training to pursue that career?
Exploring Pathways & Majors
Tours & Meeting with Representatives at WHS
Apprenticeships Building Advantage Org- explore careers in the trades
Military contacts for WHS recruiters
Careers in the Military
ASVAB Test is required to enlist - can explore careers in military
ROTC scholarships: ARMY NAVY AIRFORCE
Military Academies - nomination process take place junior year
Financial Aid for Military families
College/ Training Program Exploration
Video about College Fit
Big Future - college board
Xello
UW System
Private Colleges in Wisconsin - Private College Week
Minnesota State University System - WI / MN reciprocity agreement
Midwest Student exchange - colleges that offer tuition breaks for WI residents
Public Technical Schools in the area
MATC
WCTC
Gateway
Private Technical Schools / Training programs in area- explore your career interests for accredited programs
Bryant & Stratton, Herzing College
VICI, AVEDA, Paul Mitchell...
Froedtert Health Education Programs
Allied Health Education Programs - St Luke’s
Aurora Education Programs
Milwaukee Job Corps - Federally funded job training FREE for qualifying students
Apprenticeships
Building Advantage Org- explore careers in the trades
WRTP Big Step - assists with getting people into apprenticeships
Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship Exploration
Department of Workforce Development (career outlook info)
College Athletics
NCAA Eligibility registration for students wanting DI or DII
Video about recruiting college athletics
Guide with links about college athletics
College Admission: How to apply
Video about college admissions process
Hack the college essay - writing an awesome college essay that stands out!
Template Plan for Post High School- make a copy & it your own - put schools in of interest
Do not fill out applications prior to July 1 - of summer before senior year. Do not use your Whitnall email address.
Time line -check deadlines for college applications... suggested to have them filled out by Oct 31 Don’t use your school email.
UW Systems Schools: https://apply.wisconsin.edu/
Common App https://www.commonapp.org/
Check college portals/ emails / for updates on application materials and decisions
Financial Aid
FAFSA - can be filled as early at Oct 1 of senior year
Ripon College Video series about financial Aid
College Goal WI - free workshops with help filling out the FAFSA
Scholarships
District scholarships & any we receive - put in Xello
Explore parent/ student place of employment & community organizations
Financial Aid for Military families
National Scholarship searches
College Board Big Future Scholarship
Cappex.com
Fastweb.com
Raise.Me - offer micro scholarships from specific Universities
QuestBridge - scholarships for high achieving low income students.
Be aware of scholarship scams and learn how to avoid them.
Volunteering & Humatiram Opportunities
United Way volunteer opportunities
Explore ways to volunteer in a place you can explore career interests
Action Steps for spring & Summer
Visit programs - sign up on school website “visit us”
obtain Letter of recommendation request form - (if needed) can ask them to make it general for admissions & scholarship.
What help do YOU need to ensure that your Post-High School GOALS are in-place?
Senior year slideshow
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