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Graduation & Future Planning:

Make it Happen!

Boonville High School

Class of 2027

January 2026

BHS Guidance Staff

Amy Ulrey: A-I

aulrey@warrick.k12.in.us

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Josh Watjen: J-Me

Test Coordinator

jwatjen@warrick.k12.in.us

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Elizabeth Rohl : Mi-Z

erohl@warrick.k12.in.us

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Cassie Lashley: Guidance Secretary

clashley@warrick.k12.in.us

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Amanda Taylor: Social Worker

ataylor@warrick.k12.in.us

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Adrienne Jones: College Connection Coach:

ajones@warrick.k12.in.us

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Junior to Senior Year �“At-A-Glance”

February-May 2026:        Senior Year Course Selection

                                                 Take the SAT March 4th

                                                 NCAA Submit 6^th semester transcripts

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May-July:                             College Visits, Research & Explore opportunities for post high school

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August:                                 Senior Year Begins; Senior Meeting for applications and scholarships

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November:                          Priority Deadline for most colleges

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October 1, 2026–April 15, 2027    Financial Aid Information –Submit FAFSA based on 2025 taxes

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August—May 2027:       Scholarships (Large amount of local scholarships available January)

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May 1, 2027:                       College Selection Deadline  (suggested)

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May 2027:                           Graduation!

Graduation Requirements

• Everyone:
• Take a senior English course
• Take a form of Government and Economics
• Take a math and/or a science course
• Work towards your Graduation Pathway
• Align your electives to match your career/college goals

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• Diploma Types
• Core 40
• Academic Honors
• Tech Honors

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Testing/Pathways

• ALL Juniors MUST take the SAT exam on March 4, 2026.

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• ALL students must meet a graduation pathway in order to graduate.

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Graduation Pathways

Senior Year Classes

Juniors: The single most important thing right now is that you explore your options for after high school, and MAKE SURE you are picking the right courses for what you want to do. Many colleges have required courses that you must have taken in high school to even be eligible for admission. It is your responsibility to do the research NOW, be informed, and make those class choices so you meet admission criteria.

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This information can be found on school/program websites, by calling admission offices and asking for this information directly, or asking when you do a visit.

EXAMPLES:

• Indiana University and Purdue University have specific high school math course requirements for admission. Programs within those universities may have other entrance requirements that need to be reviewed.
• Rose Hulman and University of Evansville Engineering programs typically require an applicant to have had Chemistry, Physics, and/or Calculus in high school.
• Nursing… some programs require high school anatomy.
• It is impossible to list every college and every program, which is why we are telling you now is the time to research this!

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What do I need to take senior year?

Students received their course recommendations today. Please ask your child to go over this with you. We will go off of what the teachers recommended, while also considering the diploma type, graduation pathway, and future goals of each student. We will be meeting individually with each student to make sure this is completed correctly.

Required Classes, Pathway Electives, and Electives will allow students to

Students who do NOT have this form filled out will be scheduled after everyone else has been scheduled! It is VERY IMPORTANT to bring this completed sheet with you to your scheduling meeting!

What do I need to take senior year?

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• If you have not met a graduation pathway, you will be scheduled into the courses to meet a pathway. This may mean going to SICTC, WPCC, or doubling up in our pathway electives. Remember, you must earn at least 6 credits in the graduation pathway and have a C or better average.

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• Once your required classes are met and your graduation pathway courses have been scheduled, some seniors will still have room for other electives.

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• In your Google classroom, there are flyers that is describing each department’s offerings.

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• If students have room in their schedule, they may consider going into our School to Work (ICE) Program. The ICE program grants students elective business credits for working outside of school and provides on the job training for students. Students MUST have a job by August 5t^h (the first day of school) and must work a minimum of 5 hours a week for every period of release time. If you fail to have a job, you will be put in electives with openings.

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• Graduation Pathway Courses take precedence over all electives, including ICE. Therefore, you MUST meet your graduation pathway or be enrolled in courses working towards your pathway ahead of other electives.

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Required Classes, Pathway Electives, and Electives will allow students to

We are pleased to now offer the Indiana College Core Certificate. If your student is on track to potentially earn this credential, the guidance staff met with him/ her last week. Please speak to your child about this. If we did not meet with your child, and you think they could earn this, please have them contact the guidance office to discuss.

Indiana College Core

���Mid Term Graduates�

• Must Meet ALL Graduation Requirements
• Meet Graduation Pathway by December 2026
• Earn all credits for diploma
• Complete Employability Skills
• Talk to Counselor during senior scheduling
• Complete Mid-term Grad Agreement form

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SAT and ACT College Entrance Tests

Sign up for SAT by visiting www.sat.collegeboard.org/register

Sign up for ACT by visiting www.actstudent.org/start

Dates and locations are on our website.

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ALL JUNIORS will take the SAT School Day exam on March 4, 2026. This SAT exam can be used for college admission requirements as well. However, if you would like to retake the SAT for college admission requirements to obtain a better score or would like to take the ACT, you will need to sign up for a Saturday testing date. Some scholarships, like the Lilly Endowment award, take applications very early in the senior year. It is important that scholarship seeking students take an SAT or ACT in the spring of their junior year, so they have a score on file to use for those early applications.

Our website also contains helpful resources for preparing for these exams. Be sure to check it out.

Parchment & Google Classroom

All transcript requests will be sent through Parchment. We will explain how to to this at our Senior Meeting in September. If you need one before then, please reach to Mrs. Lashley in the Guidance Office.

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Join our Google Classroom.

This can only be accessed through your student’s Warrick County School Corp email so parent may have to log into his/her child’s email to access it. Sorry for the inconvenience that may cause.

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Next Level Jobs- Indiana pays tuition and mandatory fees

Workforce ready grants for technical training: Tuition free certificates (1-3 semester programs) in the state’s most sought after sectors:

• Health and Life Sciences
• Information Technology (Cybersecurity, System Administration)
• Business Services (Accounting)
• Building and Construction (HVAC)
• Transportation and Logistics (Mechanic, Logistics)
• Advanced Manufacturing (Robotics, CNC Machining)
• Human Services & Early Childhood Education

Eligibility Requirements

• Indiana Resident
• HS diploma or GED
• No previous certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
• No previous 2-year degree or higher

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What Are Colleges �Looking For?

Check out www.collegeboard.org where you can compare schools side by side, see the average SAT/ACT scores, average GPA, average freshman retention rate, a college cost estimator, and lots of other vital information.

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It is important to know if you meet their admission requirements. You will also want to make sure your GPA and SAT/ACT scores are on target for that school. For example, did you know in order to be admitted to IU Bloomington that you must have math beyond what is required for Core 40? It is your responsibility to be sure you know what the prerequisites are for your possible colleges/ universities. If you need help, please come to the guidance office.

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We have lots of good resources to help improve your standardized test score. There are a number of practice tests available online which are free. Check out these Websites!

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Collegeboard.org www.learnmoreindiana.org www.indianacollegecosts.org � www.TripToCollege.org www.actstudent.org

College Visits

BHS allows 2 college visits between your junior and senior year so use them wisely.

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Mrs. Lashley has a form in the guidance office that must be completed before you take your day. This form, once completed, will excuse the student absence.

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Visiting during planned days off (fall break, spring break) or in the summer is a good idea. Once you narrow your choices down, a visit to the campus should be made while in session.

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What To Look For In A College Visit

1. People (Professors)- Who do you see as a potential mentor during your studies?
2. Places- Look for places where students are gathering informally. Helps gauge social network opportunities.
3. Projects- What projects is your student going to have access to? Where will they find the hands-on opportunities that will distinguish them upon graduation?

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• Talk with someone working in the academic program(s) you plan to study. This is your best opportunity to understand what makes this program unique and vibrant.
• Ask for other meetings where you have questions (scholarships, financial aid, bursar, interest areas). You are deciding where to invest your time and resources, ask questions before you commit. You are evaluating how well this organization will serve your needs.

Career and Vocational School

Most industry jobs require training, schooling, or some sort of classes. It is important to talk to people in the field or industry you want to work in.

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Find out what would give you an edge over someone else. The more marketable you make yourself, the better chances of you getting a job.

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There are also many non-traditional types of school options. Talk to one of the counselors to find out if one fits your interest. Most schools have financial aid available so don’t rule out a school based on money alone.

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Those interested in the Southern Indiana Career and Tech Center that didn’t apply or didn’t get in last year, can apply for next year. Some programs will take 2nd year students only. Visit applytoSICTC.com to apply online or see Mrs. Ulrey to find out more.

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NCAA Requirements

• Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org to get the latest NCAA Division I, II, and III requirement.
• The Core 40 requirements are no longer enough for eligibility. Make sure you have enough core classes (32) and that your electives count. See Mr. Watjen or your counselor for help with this.
• There is a $100 charge for registering with the NCAA.
• When you take your SAT or ACT you will want to share those scores. Be sure to list the NCAA as one of the receiving places to get your scores. The clearing house code is 9999.
• Junior and community colleges have different requirements so again, please check with your coach or the school to see if you are eligible.

How to Prepare for Post High School

NOW is the time to get serious about PLANNING for your future.

Don’t get lazy. Senioritis isn’t a real illness. ☺

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Colleges, unions, and employers will want to see your entire high school transcript. Make It Happen!!!

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Make yourself marketable. Take time to job shadow, plan a college visit, research careers, etc. See the handout for some great websites

to help you. Create your resume-like Pioneer Pete.

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Check out the Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs to get a better understanding of what careers are in demand.

Scholarship Search…

Everyone wants to know where to find scholarship money!

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• We have many resources to help you find scholarships. Any scholarships we are notified about are printed in our monthly scholarship bulletin, which is handed out in homeroom once a month from September-April of senior year. We also update this on our google classroom page & website monthly.
• Use your resources for other scholarship opportunities:
• Check with your or your family’s employers, your church, any organization you or your family belong to (i.e.Elks, Boy Scouts, etc.)
• Check the colleges you are interested in. Colleges often have their own, in house scholarships. Many require a separate application.
• If you plan to attend a college that a family member has attended, check to see if there is a “legacy” scholarship.
• Set a goal to apply to colleges by November 1^st. Often, scholarship priority is given to early applicants.

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Financial Considerations

• Consider the full cost of attendance before you commit.
• Realize the Cost of Attending statements vary greatly and do your own math. For example:

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• Calculate scholarship awards as a percentage of total cost. Some large number scholarship awards still leave students with substantial costs.

Get Organized, Get Noticed

Get organized: Get a folder, binder, shoe box, or tote started and put all your important info in it. That way when you need something, it’s all there.

Get noticed: Start now on building your resume. Community service is definitely “in” right now. Don’t just volunteer to add something to your resume. Find a worthy cause that is meaningful for you. This will not only look great on college, scholarship, and job applications, but it will also give you something to talk or write about in an interview or essay. Use your experiences to stand out among others.

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Get Involved, Get Recommended

Get involved: Colleges and employers want well rounded students that can multitask, handle a grueling schedule, and can offer more than one thing. So join a club, activity, sport, or organization. Take a leadership role to hone in on your leadership skills. Again this looks good on paper and will give you something to “brag” about in an essay or interview.

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Get recommended: You will no doubt need some letters of recommendation for your senior year. It may be for a job, a scholarship, a college application, or anything else. Start thinking about who you could ask to “brag” on you. You can use a pastor, an employer, a director for an agency you volunteer with, a coach, a teacher, your counselor, etc. It may be helpful to give them a list of all the things you’ve done throughout high school. Use your junior brag sheet to get started.

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Stay Informed (Parents and Students!)

Parents

• Sign up for the daily announcements. You can do this from our website or call or email Renee Hunt. rhunt@warrick.k12.in.us
• Read our school newsletters. They come out once a month via email.
• Read our senior newsletters. They have important dates, deadlines, and checklists to keep your student on track.
• Sign up for our Class of 2025 google classroom

Students

• Listen to the daily announcements.
• Get a calendar to keep a schedule!
• Read the monthly newsletter.
• Read and adhere to the senior newsletter. The scholarship bulletins are full of important info that could save you thousands!!!
• Sign up for our Class of 2027 google classroom and take the time to read the things we post. This google classroom will host lots of important info for you to use during this last stretch of high school.

What now???

• Don’t wait to get started on all these important things.

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• Spend time talking to your family about your senior courses so you are ready for our enrollment meeting. Make good choices that will help you in your post secondary college or career.

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• Be sure you are progressing towards meeting your Graduation Pathway and all graduation requirements for your diploma type.

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• Stay motivated… finish your junior year strong. Make yourself marketable to future scholarship committees, college admission boards, and future employers.

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• 21^st Century Scholars: Be sure you’ve joined our google classroom page and keep up with your scholar track activities. Join code= bsnofbo

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• SAT Information: You’ll take the SAT March 4th.

Questions???

Please, feel free to call or email with any questions you might have. We will see you the week of January 26th about next year scheduling!

Thank you!