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Class of 2014 Kick-off “Race to the Finish”

Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:00 p.m. Class of 2014 Kick-off “Race to the Finish”. Your hard work and planning pay off in your senior year as you prepare for : Four Year College Community or Technical College Career or Trade School Military Apprenticeship. Senior Year.

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Class of 2014 Kick-off “Race to the Finish”

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  1. Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:00 p.m. Class of 2014 Kick-off“Race to the Finish”

  2. Your hard work and planning pay off in your senior yearas you prepare for : Four Year College Community or Technical College Career or Trade School Military Apprenticeship Senior Year

  3. Four-year colleges vary in size, costs, requirements, and in the majors they offer. They want students who are prepared for college level work. Earning a bachelor’s degree can provide a wide range of opportunities. Four-Year College

  4. Technical colleges provide affordable, career-oriented programs that enable students to begin a career after two years of college or less. Students can go to a technical college and then transfer to a four-year college. Two-Year Technical College

  5. The military trains young men and women so they can serve and protect our country. The military provides opportunities for career advancement and travel. For more information go to www.todaysmilitary.com. Military

  6. Career and trade schools offer short-term training programs in career fields such as auto body technology, cosmetology, dental assisting, and welding. Students need to carefully check the accreditation of any school they are considering. Career or Trade Schools

  7. Students may want to consider applying for an apprenticeship program if they prefer a hands-on approach to learning. Apprentices learn a skilled trade through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training. These programs usually last 2-6 years. Most programs are difficult to get into due to a limited number of openings. Apprenticeship

  8. Be sure to talk to your counselor and to your coach about your plans if you are thinking about playing sports in college. Colleges are affiliated with athletic associations. The NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA each have their own rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements. Information for Athletes

  9. As a senior, it is more important than ever to keep up with important dates and deadlines. Senior Dates and Deadlines

  10. Remind 101 Ms. Lipscomb TEXT: @78c99 TO: (919)344-0911 Remind 101 Mrs. Haynes TEXT: @3e56a0 To: (864)670-4027 Stay Informed

  11. Meet with your counselor to discuss your post-secondary plans. Go over your ACT and/or SAT scores and determine if you need to retake either of these tests. • 9/21/13 - ACT • 9/20/13 – Educational Opportunity Day • Open House at CCHS/TCTC 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. • 9/3/12 – 9/30/13 – Senior IGP Appointments and Graduation Check with Parent/Guardian and Student. September

  12. Complete college admissions, financial aid and scholarship applications. Be sure to apply to at least one school that you know you’ll be admitted to and that you can definitely afford. Retake the ACT and/or SAT if necessary. • For more information about college, visit the Commission on Higher Education Website at www.che.sc.gov. • 10/3/13 – ASVAB • 10/4/13 – Senior Class Meeting (Jostens) • 10/5/13 – SAT • 10/9/13 - Senior Order Day (Jostens) • 10/10/13 – College Application Day • 10/13 – 10/18 – Spirit Week • 10/18/13 – Senior Tailgate Party and Homecoming • 10/22 -10/14 – HSAP Testing • 10/26/13 – ACT • 11/2/13/ - SAT October - November

  13. If you need help paying for college , your parents will need to complete a FAFSA. You can get information and complete this form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2014. • 12/7/13 – SAT • 12/14/13 – ACT • Semester Exams – 12/18/13 – 12/19/13 • 1/27/14 - SAT December - January

  14. Decide which college to attend, send in your housing deposit, and return award letters. Notify your counselor of college acceptances and scholarship offers you receive. • 2/8/14 – ACT • 2/22/14 – College Goal Saturday • 3/8/14 SAT • 4/11/14 - PROM • 4/12/14 – ACT • 4/1/14 – 4/3/14 -HSAP February - April

  15. 5/22/14 – 5/23/14 Senior Exams • 5/23/14 -Senior Awards Night Celebration • 5/30/14 – Graduation Practice • 5/31/14 - Graduation May

  16. As you complete this final year of high school remember to make school a top priority. Nothing is more important to your future than education. “Race to the Finish”

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