jchs 2011-12 course catalogue - Geary County Schools USD 475

Senior Year
1. Complete college applications on time.
2. Complete financial aid forms on time.
3. Apply for scholarships.
4. Develop alternatives.
5. Continue good grades and activities.
6. Make your final college choice.
7. Take a deep breath and wait.
8. Participate in educational planning and career exploration using Kansas Career Pipeline.
www.kansascareerpipeline.org
Choosing a College
Choosing a college should be done carefully. Factors that must be considered are location, cost, size, fields of study
available, student population, etc. Students find it very helpful to visit the college and specific departments they are
considering (i.e. Family and Consumer Science, Engineering, Education). These arrangements should be made through
the career counselor or the student’s academy counselor.
Applying to a College
Applications for most Kansas schools are available from the counselors, but most colleges and universities now prefer
that applications are completed online. Other applications should be requested by the student from the college or
university. A counselor can assist with the address and other questions about applications.
Entrance Forms
Most colleges require that you take the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) before entering.
All Kansas colleges require the ACT. Many schools on the east and west coast require the SAT or the ACT plus writing.
Registration packets and test information are available from the counselors.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid, which includes grants, loans, scholarships, and college work study, is available for many students who plan
to attend college. Applications for financial aid should be made after January 1 of the senior year, but before March 1.
Forms are available from the Financial Aid Counselor. The Counseling Department will hold two financial aid meetings
for seniors and their parents. Most scholarship applications are made during the Senior Year. Students need to work
closely with the Financial Aid Counselor to receive the application forms and meet scholarship deadlines.
Scholarship Information
For information on current scholarships available consult the following two sources:
A. Visit Junction City High School web page and click on Scholarship Information
B. Blue Jay Scholarship Book with copies located in the Library, Senior Classes, Academy offices
Contact Mr. Honas, JCHS, D125, at 785-717-4237 or ernesthonas@usd475.org for more information.
College Credit
We encourage senior and junior students to enroll in college courses during the school day or at night. At the time of
enrollment, the high school student may request dual credit (meaning both high school and college credit) to be issued
for each course taken. See your counselor for additional information.
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