Class of 2018Senior Advisement
Katoya BledsoeCounselor for A-J
Veronica BridgesCounselor for K-Z
What do you need to do this year?
MEET Graduation Requirements
DECIDE on your post-secondary plan
ACCOMPLISH your goals
BE Respectful, Accountable, Motivated and Successful!!!
Seniors must do the following to graduate…
1. Pass required classes and earn at least 23 credits
2. Make up failed/missing classes
3. Pay off all debts owed to NHS
4. Meet attendance requirement
4 English (9th Lit, World Lit, American Lit or AP English Language, Multicultural Lit or AP Lit)
4 Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Adv Algebra, CRM,PreCal, AP Stat or AP Calculus)
4 Science (Biology, Physical Science or Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sys or Environmental Sci and a 4th Science)
4 Social Studies (Government, World History, US History, Economics)
1 PE/Health (or 3 units of JROTC)3 CTAE, Fine Arts or Foreign Language Electives3 Additional Electives ___23 Credits
We offer gradpoint and credit recovery courses online. Many students work on their make up classes during 1st period.
Dr. White, our graduation coach, will be meeting with your student to sign them up for these courses.
Check your infinite campus accounts to see if you have any fines due to lost text books or uniforms
Check with the media center to make sure you do not owe for lost books
Check with our bookkeeper to see exactly what you owe
Option 1: “Just graduate” $50- covers the cost of your diploma and graduation fees/tickets + Senior shirt. Senior shirt will only be included if dues are paid by September Friday 23rd.
Option 2: Includes graduation package + a Fall Activity, 2 Spring Activities, Senior Picnic, & long sleeve shirt. There will be 3 payment installment dates if you do not want to pay a lump sum.
*9/23: $50 (ensures short sleeve shirt order)*10/20: $50 (ensures inclusion in Fall Activity & Long sleeve shirt order)*2/1: $70 (ensures inclusion in Spring Activities)
Come to school everyday!
If you are sick, have a doctors appointment, have to go to court or attend a funeral bring in a note from your doctor, the court or program from the services
Your parent can write up to 5 notes for other days you may be out
If you have more than 10 UNEXCUSED absences you will not receive credit from the course and you will have to retake the class if you need it to graduate
2-year and technical
More lenient admissions requirements
H.S. diploma and placement tests
Accept H.S. grads, G.E.D. recipients, (depends on the college)
4-year
ACT or SAT scores are required
G.P.A., class rank, transcripts.
Volunteer work, personal statement, professional essay, extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation
1. Submitted directly to college
▪ The Application (gafutures, college website or Common Application)
▪ Application fee or fee waiver
▪ Write an Essay (only a few colleges)
▪ Submit your Resume (few colleges)
▪ Standardized Test Scores (via College Board or ACT)
▪ (some colleges will accept a copy)
▪ Letters of Recommendations (some colleges)
▪ Transcript
▪ School Report (some colleges)
▪ School Profile
What is the NCAA Clearinghouse? Ensures the academic eligibility of student athletes in
Division I and Division II.
All Division I & II athletes must go through the Clearinghouse in order to play in college. All Division I and Division II athletes cannot take Credit Recovery at NHS.
Division I: sliding scale eligibility requirements for both core GPA and SAT or ACT scores (combined).
Division II: sliding scale with core GPA of 2.0+ and SAT or ACT scores.
ACT: Must make at least a 17 English 17 MathSAT: Minimum 430 CR 400 Math
Average scores:School GPA ACT SAT Tuition/COA
Harvard 4.0 32-35 710CR/700M $45,000/60,000
UGA 3.8-4.0 27-31 1290-1480 (CR&M) $11,600/25,000
Georgia State 3.2-3.7 20-25 950-1160 (CR&M) $10,000/24,000
Kennesaw St 2.5 (80) 18E /18M/ 20C 450CR/450M/950 $4300/25,000
Savannah St 2.3 (78) 17E / 17M 430 CR/400 M $3300/8200
Take the ASVAB TestNovember 29, 2017 (tentatively)
Students will sign up in the Student Service Center prior to the test.
Talk to a recruiterThey come at least once a month for cafeteria visits (except Air Force)
Write your resume Set up an interview Research ways to be
promoted within your company
Will you need some college or training?
Save your money
Senior Year Planning Time Table
Counselors will meet with each Senior for advisement starting SEPT 6th
Register for the SATs and/or SAT subject tests, and/or ACTs (if needed)
All students should have an account with Georgia Futures at: (www.gafutures.org ) If not, they will need to create one.
Attend college PROBE Fair at StonecrestMall on 9/7 at 6pm OR Alcovy HS on 11/1 at 5:30pm
Register at NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I & II Athletics: (Fees can be waived)
September
Senior PlanningTime Table (cont’d)
Continue to study for ACT/SATs, etc. Pick Six – finalize list of colleges to
apply to. Ask teachers for recommendations. Visit colleges or take a tour during
Fall Break Attend college open houses. Complete your FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov
October
Senior Year Planning Time Table
Send Early Decision or Early Action applications.
Apply to College Day (16th)tentatively
Research Scholarships published in the NHS Senior Newsletter and:(www.fastweb.com)(www.meritaid.com)(www.collegeboard.com)
Attend college Rep visits at NHS
November
DECEMBER
FAFSA Meeting at NHS on December 5th
Send college applications by December 15th
Meet with counselor to complete application process.
JANUARY
Send mid-year grades to colleges (if requested).
Continue looking for scholarships.
FEBRUARY
Research and apply for local scholarships announced online (school and county website)
Check rank and HOPE Eligibility
MARCH
Continue to research and visit colleges to which you have applied.
Remember the importance of May grades!!
Senior Year Planning Time Table
Review your college responses and aid offers.
Make final decision on where to attend.
Send deposit by May 1st( National Declaration Day!)
Register for AP exams (if registered for AP courses).
April
MAY
Take AP exams.
Let your counselor know where you will be attending.
Send “thank you” notes to those who wrote you letters
Sr. Honors Night
Request Mrs. Lewis to send final transcript to college of your choice.
Register for your courses at your college (if possible).
GRADUATE!!!!
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