WALKERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR NIGHT

CLASS OF 2016

Topics to be Discussed General Senior Update Information Graduation Requirements Job Corps College Application Process Applying to Community College Applying for Scholarships & Financial Aid NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements Upcoming Events

Student Services StaffCounselor assignments are made alphabetically

by last name

Mrs. Watkins : A-E Mr. Carter: F-M Mrs. Glasgow: N-Z Ms. McCoy: Registrar Ms. Bailey, Clerk

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Senior ConferencesSign Up Tonight

Parents who want to attend student senior conferences, please sign up on the back table after the presentation.

Conferences will be scheduled during student elective classes.

Credit Recovery

On-line Compass Learning Forsyth Academy of Continuing

Education (FACE) at Career CenterRegistration available nowMonday - Thursday4:30-7:00 pmOnline course with a certified teacher

present

Not Applying to College?

Job Corps may be an option for you Government Career training and education

program for low-income youth ages 16 – 24.Career TrainingAcademic ClassesOn-campus housing and mealsClubs, athletics FREE1 – 2 year program

JOB CORPSSample Programs of

Study Carpentry Clinical Medical Asst. Computer Technician Nurse Assistant Bricklaying Culinary Arts Office Administration Painting Welding

Electrical Facilities maintenance Forestry Conservation

and Firefighting Insurance Claims

Processor Material Handling and

Distribution Operations

Accounting

Job Corps Information

www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov (800) 733-JOBS (5627) Interested in attending a Job Corps

presentation at Walkertown? Please fill out the sign-up sheet on the

back table.

Applying to College Make sure you’ve signed up for the SAT

and/or ACT Narrow down your list. Do your research: visit, online, get materials. Know the entrance requirements and what is

needed to apply. Make sure it is a good fit for you. College is a match to be made, not a prize to

be won. Keep a calendar of deadlines

How Colleges Review Applications Transcripts – Coursework, GPA Test scores Class rank Essay Recommendations Activities / Work Interview

Transcript Requests Transcripts sent directly to schools 1st 2 transcripts sent are free; $2 each additional Fill out a transcript request form- must be signed

by a parent if student is under 18. If applying to in-state schools, use the CFNC

Transcript Manager to have transcripts sent for FREE

Attach Counselor Report to Request Form ACT & SAT scores are not included on transcript

Fee Waivers

Available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch

Up to 2 fee waivers each for ACT & SAT Up to 4 fee waivers for College

Application Fees

How to Get a Fee Waiver

1.Call Margaret McKnight at the Child Nutrition office at (336) 703-4275.

2. Request your Meal Benefits Notification Letter be sent to the cafeteria.

3. Pick up your letter from the cafeteria. 4. Bring your letter to the Guidance Office

for SAT and/or ACT. You will be given a card with a special code to enter when registering online to take the test..

Senior Success Sheets

Academic & Extracurricular Awards Used for nominating students for

scholarships and enrichment opportunities

Financial Aid Information Sheet (Optional) - Used for recommendations for need-based scholarships

Form available on website

Applying to Colleges Online

College Application Week: November 2 - 6!

Scholarships & Financial Aid Scholarship Newsletter (on website) Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.govPin number needed for student and parentComplete in January/FebruaryFAFSA Day – February 20th.

College Scholarship Financial Aid (CSS) Profile

Community College Rolling Admissions- No Deadline 2-yr. program- Associates Degree College Transfer Option Certificate or Diploma Programs Waiting list & Pre-req for various programs Admissions requirements – vary with programs Required Testing: Accuplacer (FTCC),

Individual School’s Placement Test, or SAT/ACT

Military & ASVAB Recruiters visit WHS:

Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard

Set up information tables in the cafeteria during student lunches

Testing required: ASVAB

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Do Not Contact list

*contact Student Services Office

Getting Accepted

Make sure to turn in a copy of your acceptance letters and scholarship awards to the Guidance Office so we can celebrate you on Awards Day.

Last year’s reported scholarship and grant totals: over $1 million

PLAYING SPORTS IN COLLEGE

What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?

They are a governing body that establishes rules that impact a student-athlete’s ability to practice, compete and receive an athletic scholarships coming out of high school.

Determination of eligibility is based on high school GPA and standardized test scores (i.e., ACT or SAT).

NCAA Division I & II require 16 core courses in high school.

Amateurism

Student must graduate from high school. (Div. 1 requires you to graduate within 8 semesters)

NCAA(National Collegiate Athletic

Association) Three Divisions

Division I – Largest, most competitive, most athletic scholarships available

Division II – Some athletic scholarships, less competitive than Division I

Division III – Very few athletic scholarships available, less competitive than Division I or II

NCAA Eligibility Center Registration Process

Prospective student-athletes can begin the registration process through the Eligibility Center web-site at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Registration includes a $70 fee (Waiver of this fee is possible).

Upcoming College Visits: Sign Up Tonight!

Save the Date!

October 5 – College Fair Benton Convention Center: 5 – 8 pm

College Application Week: Nov. 2 - 6 October __ – District Scholarship &Financial

Aid Presentation: 6pm, Admin. Center Auditorium 4801 Bethania Station Rd.

November 20 – Senior Meeting 11a.m. FAFSA DAY – February 20th

College Application Open Lab Workshops

Sign-Up Tonight September 22 and 24

After School 3:45-4:45

October 9 – Before School 8:00-8:45

Counselor Contacts

Mrs. Watkins (A-E) amwatkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Mr. Carter (F-M) accarter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Mrs. Glasgow (N-Z)stglasgow@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Stay informed!

Text @packco16 to 81010Get reminders of important senior events and

tasks to be completed!

Follow us on Twitter!@WtownSvcs

Visit us on the Web!

Payment of Senior FeesNeed to pay senior fees?

See Ms. Bailey after the meeting.