Senior/Parent Night Information Stuart W. Cramer High School 2016-2017
Class of 2017 Upcoming Dates September 29-30 Jostens Senior Cap/Gown order November 4 STORMFEST BBQ SALE April 3 Jostens Senior Cap & Gown Delivery April 6 Senior Volunteer Meeting in library at 6:30 p.m. (help plan senior breakfast) April 7 Money Due for Senior Trip to Carowinds Ticket price $45 (ticket price includes transportation and park admission, lunch and snacks not included in the ticket price)
Upcoming Dates Continued April 14 April 21 Spring Break ENJOY & RELAX April 28 Prom @ Stowe Botanical Gardens May? Senior Cap and Gown Group Photo 8:30 a.m. May 12 All fines, fees, dues, or library books paid in full May 15-19 Purchase Cords for Graduation - $12 each
Upcoming Dates Continued May 19 Senior Flower money due May 25 Academic Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m. in Auditorium May 26 Carowinds Senior Trip May 26 Senior Slideshow photos due to Mrs. Rouse Room #309 To be shown at senior breakfast
Upcoming Dates Continued June 4 Baccalaureate Service 6 p.m. Catawba Heights Baptist Church - 311 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road June 9 Senior Breakfast 9:00 a.m. in Cafeteria Parent Volunteers Needed *Graduation Rehearsal - 10:00 a.m. auditorium and stadium *ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY**
And the most important date of all June 10, 2017 Graduation Stadium 9:00am Seniors will arrive by 8:00am
Jostens Senior Orders Packets will be distributed tomorrow in first period. (Check with your student) Dates: September 29 & 30 during lunches Cap & Gown $29.95 plus tax (includes cap/gown/tassel) MANDATORY If you order anything other than a cap & gown you must bring a $60 deposit Orders less than $60 must be paid in full You can pay by cash, check, or credit card Orders over $60 must be paid by February 1, 2017
Senior T-shirts $10-Cash at school or online with Schoolpay. Orders will be taken until November 1.
Graduation Information Graduation will be held in the stadium, weather permitting. Each student will receive ten (10) tickets for admission. In case of inclement weather, the graduation service will be held in the auditorium and seniors will receive 4 tickets. (Students will receive graduation tickets on the morning of practice) A ticket is required for admission to the graduation ceremony.
Graduation Information Continued Required Dress Code for Graduates: Required Dress Code for Graduates: LADIES: Wear dresses and black low heel or black flat shoes for comfort. MEN: Wear black pants and dark shoes, white collared shirt, and tie. (No flip flops, jeans, tennis shoes, or distracting objects on cap or gown allowed!)
Stuart Cramer High School Counseling Staff Christy Clark Jenny MacDonald Lauren Miller (A-G Students) (H-O Students) (P-Z Students)
Stuart Cramer High School Counseling Information Remind 101 for Senior Information Text Updates: Text @93d2g to 81010 The SCHS School Counseling website is now live! Search on the SCHS Home Page under Departments for counseling resources and updates
Steps to College Applications Narrow choices to 3-5 colleges College Fair, 9/30/16 @ Gaston College Attend Open Houses/Take virtual tours Campus Visits College Days Forms must be completed before visit and a note from the admissions office must be returned after the visit. Recommended Resource: CFNC.org
Application Process Online Applications Available at CFNC and college web sites CFNC retrieves transcripts electronically. College Application Fee Waivers available to eligible students College Application Week Nov. 14-18 Remember: The application paints a portrait!
Applying A Parent s Role Get organized. Materials, folders, deadlines, checklists, timelines Brainstorm together. Activities, awards, strengths, choices, feedback, support Gather key information. SS # s, school code 340294, Student ID #, etc. Make copies of everything.
Acceptances Rolling Admissions Early Action( Nonbinding) vs Early Decision(Binding) Regular Acceptance
Letters of Recommendation Provide recommender a resume, envelope, directions, pertinent information, deadline Present to recommender at least two weeks before due date Recommenders can be teachers, counselors, employers, community leaders, pastors, etc. Application may indicate who can be a recommender Choose wisely. Write thank-you notes and tell your plans.
Resume or Brag Sheet Biographical Info Awards/Honors Activities/Organizations Religious, Civic, Charitable Activities Employment Goals/Objectives Note: Parent Brag Sheet can help, too!
SAT ACT - ACCUPLACER SAT/ACT scores are not provided on the official transcript. Students must request the scores be sent to the colleges/universities ACT & SAT locations vary- check the websites for location availability
SAT ACT - ACCUPLACER Don t wait for test scores before submitting college applications. Request on the SAT/ACT registration to send score reports to your colleges/scholarship programs. Fee Waivers available to eligible students ACCUPLACER Register at www.gaston.edu. FREE. Take a picture ID, pencil and calculator with you to test.
Community College and Transfers Application and ACCUPLACER scores Note: Some programs require SAT or ACT for acceptance into that program. Students may attend a 2 year community college and then transfer to a 4 year college Students who take Advanced Placement and/or CCP classes at Gaston College can receive college credit.
Scholarships Check the college website for scholarships Some colleges use the admissions application as the scholarship application. Example - ASU Others may have a separate application for scholarships. www.gastoncountyscholarships.com Scholarships in the Counseling Office: Scholarships are announced, on the STORM Counseling Website & STORM Scholarship Newsletter
Scholarships (cont.) Scholarship searches (FastWeb, Scholarships.com, etc.) Do not pay to find scholarships
Financial Aid FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid apply after 10/1/16 Financial Aid Workshop: 12/13/2016 @ 7:00 FAFSA Day 10/29/16 at Gaston College- Register at www.cfnc.org. Website: www.fafsa.ed.gov Request a pin number online...one for student, one for parent Request financial info to be sent to college choices. CSS/PROFILE: www.collegeboard.com or school specific applications
Student Athletes To participate in athletics at NCAA Division I or II institution, you must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Registration info at NCAA Eligibility Center. Fee Waivers for eligible students Request transcript twice from counseling after 6 semesters (11 th grade and after graduation). Use SAT/ACT Code 9999 for scores