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1 September Senior Parent Meeting DHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

2 AGENDA Welcome Introductions Service Learning Graduation Requirements College Planning NCAA Eligibility Odyssey Intervention Senior Fees

3 Administration Mr. Jesse Pratt, Principal Ms. Karen Williams, 12 th Grade Administrator Ms. Tanya Wingate, Administrator/Service Learning Mr. Christopher Scott, 10 th Grade Administrator Mr. James Moore, Freshman Academy Administrator Mrs. Angela Morris, 11 th Grade Administrator/Dean of Students

4 Our Staff Ms. Drennan Paylor, Freshman Academy Mrs. Vanessa McNeil (A-G) Mrs. LaTrayl Staton (H-O) Ms. Michelle Hines, (P-Z) Ms. NaTisha Peacock, Graduation Coach Ms. Symone Morales,College Advisor Ms. Lakeyia Ingram, Career Development Coordinator

5 Support Staff Members Mrs. Elizabeth Florence, Registrar Ms. Latonya Greenlee, Administrative Assistant Ms. Kashemi Henry, Data Manager Ms. Ann Reeder, School Social Worker

6 LET S GET CONNECTED

7 REMIND

8 DHS Counseling is on

9 College Advising Website

10 MY BIG CAMPUS MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

11 Service Learning 100 HOURS = S E R V I C E L E A R N I N G A W A R D A N D C O O L T O S E R V E I N V I T A T I O N 2 50 HOURS = S E R V I C E L E A R N I N G D I P L O M A A N D C O O L T O S E R V E I N V I T A T I O N N O V E M B E R 1 5 D E A D L I N E T O L O G L A S T Y E A R A N D S U M M E R H O U R S. W W W. V O L U N T E E R G S O. O R G P E R F E C T P L A C E T O F I N D S E R V I C E L E A R N I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S.

Service Learning Process Get involved Clubs, Class, Outside Agencies Complete and turn in the Service Learning Documentation form Log hours into Noble Hour

12 Service Learning Process Get involved Clubs, Class, Outside Agencies Complete and turn in the Service Learning Documentation form Log hours into Noble Hour Check you Noble Hour and account often to ensure that your hours have been approved. Meet all deadlines (Senior award application, Noble Hour Deadline)

13 NC Graduation Requirements English Math Science Social Studies I II III IV Algebra/ Math I Geometry/ Math II Algebra II/ Math III AFM Discrete Math H. Pre-Calculus H. Calculus AP Calculus Earth Sci. World History Health & PE Health and Physical Ed. Biology Civics CPR Required Physical Science or Chemistry US History If your student is off track, their math courses may look different. If this is the case, there will be a meeting set up by your student s counselor. Electives CTE Arts ROTC Foreign Language

14 Early Graduation Must meet course requirements Must meet Graduation testing requirements Must show need for early graduation by providing a post secondary plan

15 2014 Graduation Rate 85.5% LET S REACH HIGHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

16 College is a Pathway to Opportunity In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity it is a prerequisite. President Barack Obama

17 College Graduates Earn More Money Average Lifetime Earnings Professional Degree $5,612,760 Doctorate (Ph.D.) $4,449,440 Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Some College, No Degree High School Graduate High School Dropout $3,337,800 $2,742,160 $1,920,680 $1,863,040 $1,531,400 $1,102,120

18 What Colleges Look For in Students Credits and Course Selection Rank in Class Interest Test Scores Essays and Experiences Recommendations Interview Activities

19 UNC Minimum Entrance Requirements English Math Science Social Studies Second Language Health & PE English I Algebra I/ Math I Environment al Science World History Spanish I 1 credit English II English III Geometry/ Math II Algebra II/ Math III Biology Civics Spanish II Physical Science or Chemistry US History Latin I English IV AFM Latin II Pre- Calculus Discrete Math French I French II

Minimum GPA & Test Requirements Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 and beyond GPA 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.5 2.

20 Minimum GPA & Test Requirements Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 and beyond GPA SAT ACT Projected Please note: There were only 3 schools last year that accepted the minimum

21 Community Colleges 58 Community Colleges Cost Effective Open Door Policy Placement test

22 FACTORS TO CONSIDER Size Small vs. large college campuses provide different experiences Location Small town vs. large city Weather Campus Life Extracurricular Activities Reputation Cost Private vs. Public Major Intended Course of Study Is it offered?

23 The SAT VS. ACT SAT Reasoning Test What can you figure out? Emphasis on Critical Reading & Math ACT Achievement Test What do I already know? ACT + Writing Cost $52.50 Cost $54.50 Late Registration additional $28.00 Late Registration additional You must take one of the above test and meet the admissions requirements to be enrolled to a college or university.

24 Do YOUR Research Visit Visit the Library Campus Tours The more time you spend on this, the better decision you can make!

25 The Application Do your best on the application Follow/Read directions carefully Keep track of deadlines Be sure to submit the application Proofread Essays What makes you different? Turn in your acceptance letters in to Ms. Morales

26 Requesting Letter of Recommendations? At least 3 week notice Data Sheet

27 Data Sheet

28 Transcript Request Please note: there is a 5 day waiting period for transcript request..plan ahead Request forms can be obtained in the Counseling Center or by visiting Dudley s Counseling Center webpage

29 Dudley Counseling Resource List More Links

30 Scholarships Scholarship Newsletters CFNC.org Fastweb.com Colleges and Universities Check with your church, civic organizations Check with your place of employment Check with your financial institutions (i.e. banks) Special Circumstances (military, medical conditions, child support, etc.

NCAA Eligibility Don t sit back and wait to see what colleges show interest Determine what schools you are interested in and contact coaches at those institutions Playing a sport in college requires

31 NCAA Eligibility Don t sit back and wait to see what colleges show interest Determine what schools you are interested in and contact coaches at those institutions Playing a sport in college requires a serious commitment Be realistic about your abilities (talk to your coaches) What are your ultimate athletic goals? Would you be happier making an ACC- level team never playing, making a Division I roster with a chance to play junior or senior year, or being a Division III All-American

32 Odyssey Intervention Odyssey intervention is utilized to assist students with meeting their graduation requirements during their cohort year Students must have a course to recover ATTENDANCE is MANDATORY!

33 Odyssey Hours of Operation Students MUST ATTEND at least 5 hours per week! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

34 Senior Fees Blue Package Fun Plus Package Fun Package Individual Yearbook Yearbook YB $65 1 Prom Ticket Prom $35+ C&G Pictures C&G Pictures Pics $40+ Senior T-Shirt Senior T-Shirt Senior T-Shirt T-shirt $20 1 Banquet Ticket 1 Banquet Ticket 1 Banquet Ticket Banquet $40 1 Breakfast Ticket 1 Breakfast Ticket 1 Breakfast Ticket Breakfast $8 1 Cookout Ticket 1 Cookout Ticket 1 Cookout Ticket Cookout $20 $205/100 Deposit $165/80 Deposit $90/ Deposit CAP AND GOWNS ARE NOT INCLUDED!!!! The Cap & Gowns must be purchased from Herff Jones. Save the Date: October and November (order date)

35 Payments Money WILL ONLY be collected on Wednesdays & Fridays before 2 pm. CASH AND MONEY ORDERS ONLY! NO CHECKS!!!!!

36 Senior Dates Oct. 24 Dec. 12 Jan. 10 Feb. 6 May May 20 May 21 May 22 June 12 June 14 Final Senior Portrait Make-up Day 4pm Club Picture Day and Senior Group (3:30pm) Saturday Cap & Gown Pictures 9am Cap &Gown Make-up Picture Day 4pm Senior Week Senior Banquet Marriot Downtown 6pm Senior Breakfast, Capping Practice, Senior Cookout Capping Ceremony Friday Graduation practice Special Event s Center Sunday Graduation 3:30pm **students must arrive at 2 pm**

37 Cap And Gowns CAP AND GOWNS ARE NOT INCLUDED The Cap & Gowns must be purchased from Herff Jones Save the Date: October November -order date

38 Save the Date! College Night October 7 College Application Week November SAT/ACT Test Dates SAT-October 11 ACT-September 13 Scholarship Deadlines Be sure to plan ahead

39 Things to Do o Attend all Senior Meetings! o See Ms. Morales for a SAT or ACT fee waiver and REGISTER! IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, THEN YOU PLAN TO FAIL o See Ms. Morales for a college application fee waiver o Read Scholarship Newsletter! o Turn in my Senior Data Sheet SMILE!

40 Helpful Hints for Parents Register for Parent Portal Attend Senior Meetings Attend Counselor Café s TBA Plan to complete taxes EARLY Track your student s Grades & Attendance Stay Involved!!!

41 Questions

Asheboro High School. Class of Senior Bulletin Fall Semester

Asheboro High School. Class of Senior Bulletin Fall Semester Asheboro High School Class of 2017 Senior Bulletin Fall Semester Asheboro High School 1221 South Park Street Asheboro, North Carolina 27203 TELEPHONE (336) 625-6185 FAX (336) 625-9320 Dear Senior/Parent: