Final Transcripts to Colleges

Class of 2012 : Colleges will be expecting your final high school transcript shortly after graduation.  In order for your transcript to be sent to the correct school, you need to complete the Graduation Survey in your Naviance account.  Not only will your transcript be sent, but you will be helping underclass students with their post-secondary planning by providing critical information regarding admission decisions from this year.

Override Process

If you have questions regarding the level of courses for which you have been recommended, please speak with the recommending teacher.  Additionally, familiarize yourself with the expectations for the academic level you are requesting.  A description of the expectations for each academic level is available in the Program of Studies which is accessible at the high school website.

If you wish to override the recommendation after your discussion with your teacher, please contact Mrs. Culverwell in the HHS Guidance Office at 508.429.0677 x1107 to set up an override meeting with the appropriate high school department leader.  Meetings will be held on April 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th from 2:15 – 4:15 pm in the library.  These meetings are by appointment only.  No student will be placed into a core course without a teacher recommendation or completed override form on file in the Guidance Office.

Course Selection Information for 2012-2013

Course Selection Presentations during DSB:

Grade 10 – Tuesday, March 6

Grade 11 – Wednesday, March 7

Grade 9 – Thursday, March 8

Students will be given: List of courses recommended by teachers, information on graduation requirements, copy of transcript, list of courses available for 2012-13 as well as directions for selecting courses and alternative courses for next year.  (Override information is also included.)

Completed course selection sheets should be signed by parent/guardian and returned to first block teacher on March 14th.

Junior College Planning Seminars

This is your official kick off to what promises to be an exciting journey to one of the biggest rewards of your life – a college education!  There is a lot to know and more to do.  We will be beginning our Guidance Seminars this week and most groups will continue for the next two to three weeks during DSB. Topics to be covered include:

• SATs, SAT Subject  Tests and ACT information
• Factors in College Admissions
• Common Application Information
• Teacher Recommendations
• Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Admissions
• Beginning your College Search
• Developing a Comprehensive List of Schools
• Campus Visits, Interviews, and more….

These meetings are mandatory and we look forward to working with you and beginning your college search process. Any questions, please see your Guidance Counselor.

College Application Information

College application deadlines are quickly approaching .  Seniors, we would like to remind you of the following important information:

We ask students for at least 15 school days  notice when requesting letters of recommendations and/or transcripts from counselors/teachers. Below are target dates by which requests should be made with corresponding application deadlines:

Application Deadline:                Request letters/transcripts by:

11/1/2011                                          10/11/2011

11/15/2011                                        10/25/2011

12/1/2011                                          11/10/2011

12/15/2011                                        11/23/2011

1/1/2011                                             12/5/2011

1/15/2012                                          12/19/2011

2/1/2012                                             1/11/2012

*For Counselors: Please turn in the following to Guidance: Resume (email document to counselor or update Resume in Naviance), Parent/Guardian Brag Sheet and Records Release Form   (Follow guidelines on this form for envelopes when required.  The first transcript request is free.  Any additional request is $4.

Please make sure your Naviance account is up-to-date.  The FERPA (Right to Privacy) needs to be signed in order to process Common App schools.  This agreement is located under Colleges I’m Applying To.  Please make sure you move your schools to Colleges I’m Applying To from Colleges I’m Thinking About.

*For Teachers: Check with individual teachers to find out what  is needed.  Some teachers will be submit letters through Naviance (follow guidelines on Records Release Form for envelopes) and others will submit all letters through the USPS (in which case student will provide single-stamped, addressed envelopes to teacher.)

All seniors should schedule an individual meeting with their counselor.

Please stop by the Guidance Office with any questions.