1 / 24

Senior Parent Night Class of 2013

Senior Parent Night Class of 2013. Sherry Hart Senior Counselor 824-3213 x 13605 shart@mcpss.com. Graduation Requirements. Credit Requirements Regular/Advanced Diploma 28 required Honors Diploma 30 required 3.5 GPA required, all honors core classes. Graduation Requirements.

auryon
Download Presentation

Senior Parent Night Class of 2013

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Senior Parent Night Class of 2013 Sherry Hart Senior Counselor 824-3213 x 13605 shart@mcpss.com

  2. Graduation Requirements Credit Requirements Regular/Advanced Diploma 28 required Honors Diploma 30 required 3.5 GPA required, all honors core classes

  3. Graduation Requirements ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM Reading, Math, Language, Social Studies, Biology Regular/Advanced/Honors Diploma = MUST PASS ALL Credit-Based Endorsement option – only offered at the end of student’s senior year if all credit requirements have been met; Reading, Math, & one other portion must be passed & the student must have attempted the test each time it was offered. The endorsement is final.

  4. AHSGE Dates • September 17 - 21 • December 3 - 7 • March 18 - 22 No cell phones allowed!! Test will be voided!!!

  5. MYTH College isn’t in my future. I have too many other responsibilities. FACT College includes any postsecondary education, including vocational training, certificate programs, & degree programs. You Can Go! www.YCG.org Watch videos of other students, just like you, who didn’t think college was in their future. Senior Year Myths

  6. Senior Year Myths MYTH FACT Oh no! Junior year helps prepare for college acceptance, senior year prepares for college level study. Choices made during 12th grade set the tone for college. • It’s time to take it easy because I’m a senior! I think I will drop math second semester and take an elective….

  7. Senior Year Myths MYTH FACT College admissions is contingent. Students must maintain the integrity of their grades and course of study throughout 12th grade. Final transcripts are sent in June to confirm. Admissions can be revoked! • I got into USA, U of Ala, Auburn (or any other college) so I don’t have to work too hard the rest of the year!

  8. Senior Year Myths Myth FACT The away experience is expensive and not for everyone. Investigate other options (BSCC, FSCC ) 2yrs @ BSCC /FSCC = @ $10,000 2yrs @ 4 yr public university (not living on campus) = @$16,000 2yrs @ 4 public university(in state, on campus) = @$20,000 - $25,000 • I have to go away to college since all of my friends are going away…

  9. Senior Year Myths MYTH FACT Community College is the best bang for your buck! The first 2 yrs of college are simply piling through requirements. Community Colleges offer these classes that will transfer (not remedial courses) and for a fraction of the cost. • If I go to a community college I’m a loser….credits won’t transfer…

  10. Communication • Bryant H.S. website - http://bryant.mcs.schoolinsites Many announcements will be on the homepage. Others will be on the “Senior Information” section. The “Guidance” section has links to needed forms, scholarships, careers, colleges & universities, etc.. BOOKMARK THIS PAGE! Check back often. • Facebook – “Bryant High School Seniors 2013” A group has been created to help you and your child stay up to date on all announcements. Please allow yourself to be added to this group. • Email – All students have a school email address. It can be accessed away from campus through the school website.

  11. Career Cruising www.careercruising.com • Career Matchmaker (interest inventory) • In depth occupations files with multimedia interviews • Explore colleges & universities (including cost) • Financial aid info (scholarship search tool) • Portfolio Tool – includes professional resume builder User ID and password required to log on. Directions on the school website, under the “Guidance" section.

  12. Post High School Options “Not all children need college, but all children need an education.” • Technical or Trade School • Military Service, Military Academies, ROTC • Community College • College & Universities • Apprenticeships & employment opportunities

  13. Military • Military Academies Academy Night with Congressman Jo Bonner Sept. 24th, 7:00 p.m., St. Paul’s School. • College ROTC program check with college of interest about ROTC • Military recruiters visit BHS quite often. Appointments can be set up also. The ASVAB will be given at BHS Sept. 4 & 5. Seniors should see Ms. Fields if wanting to take it.

  14. College Proprietary Schools/AKA For Profit Schools • Remington, Virginia College, UTI, ITT, Fortis… Be aware that most of the courses that are taken at schools such as these are not transferable to a 4 year university.

  15. College 2 year Community Colleges • Offer certificates, degrees, and transferrable credits at much lower costs. • Offer specialized programs that only require a 2yr degree • APPLY ONLINE. There is no application fee • Can apply anytime during senior year. Most applications are online or download the PDF.

  16. College 4 year • Student must have taken ACT/SAT for admissions • www.actstudent.org ACT test dates, registration, & scores to send to colleges • www.collegeboard.org SAT registration & scores to send to colleges, AP (Advanced Placement) info

  17. College 4 year The Application Process • Apply online • Pay College Application Fee/app fee waiver available to qualified students • Fill out application • Print out “counselor” or “school” page • Gather any letters of recommendation if needed • Bring all documents (counselor/school page, letters of recommendation) to the guidance office. Give to Mrs. Hart to be sent together. • Fill out a “transcript request form” so that an official transcript can be sent to the requested college(s). Give to Mrs. Strauss.

  18. Top 10 College Application Mistakes • Misspellings and grammatical errors • Applying online, but the application is not actually submitted • Forget to sign the application • Not reading directions carefully • Writing illegibly • Not completing a “transcript request form” so that the official transcript is sent • Using an email address that is not appropriate (sexydancer01…) or have inappropriate pics on FACEBOOK/MYSPACE… • Not checking email regularly • Letting Mom or Dad fill out college applications/write essays

  19. Student Responsibilities • Fill out college/scholarship/NCAA applications • Be sure to meet all application deadlines. Check college websites and contact the admissions office to be sure. (Many colleges visit often in the fall. Check Mrs. Hart’s calendar) • Bring items to be sent to the guidance office. Don’t assume the counselor knows your child is applying to a school. Complete a “transcript request form” and check any/all colleges applied to. • Student Profile Form should be completed thoroughly. This is used to write letters of recommendation (if needed)

  20. Student Responsibilities • Sign up for & take the ACT/SAT. Fee waivers available for students receiving free/reduced lunch • Be sure to have ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges: www.actstudent.org/www.collegeboard.comIf requested when registering for test, no additional request is required. • NCAA/Students aspiring D1 or D2 athletics: meet with counselor to assure all high school classes align with NCAA standards. Students must go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to file an application to be cleared. A transcript must be sent for NCAA clearing. ACT/SAT scores must also be sent. When registering for ACT/SAT, NCAA code is 9999 for scores to be sent without add’l request.

  21. Financial Aid • Financial aid is any scholarship, grant, work study, or loan that will help pay for college. • File FAFSA (free application for student aid) no sooner than Jan. 1; www.fafsa.ed.gov but before March 1. • Do not pay an agency to assist with financial aid. Use our guidance office and college financial aid offices for assistance. (fafsa.com is a scam website – never pay to complete the FAFSA) • A Financial Aid workshop will be held at BHS in January. Exact date & time TBD.

  22. Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid • Federal government aid – need based • Admissions scholarships – GPA based (beware deadlines) • Private foundations – need & GPA based • Scholarship & grants – need & GPA based Call US Dept of Ed 1-800-4-FEDAID

  23. Helpful sites Help with ACT/SAT Visit the BHS website for a link to Testing Help! • www.march2success.com • www.ineedapencil.com • www.zaps.com$79 fee; National ACT prep course offered at BHS Oct 15 & 16;3:00 – 5:30 (just prior to the Oct administration) Must register • www.collegeboard.org

  24. Other Notes… • Seniors are allowed 2 college/military visits (excused) for the year. See Mrs. Hart for form. It can also be downloaded at the school website. • MCPSS College & Career Days – Oct 30 & 31; all seniors will attend at USA Mitchell Center (field trip). Over 200 booths set up, colleges, military, career fields, etc… • Most university scholarship deadlines – Dec. 1st. You must apply by this date. (USA, UofA, Auburn, Springhill) • Visit colleges you are interested in. “Fit” is most important! Set up private tour or visit on Preview Dates

More Related