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CLASS OF 2016
Surviving and Thriving During Your Senior Year
OVERVIEWPlanning for Graduation
• What are your goals?• How do you get from here to there?• What services are available?
STANDARD DIPLOMACourse Credits Verified Credits
• English 4 2• Math 3 1• Science 3 1• Social Science 3 1• Health & PE 2• Fine or Practical Arts 2• Economics/Finance 1• Electives 4• Student Selected Test 1• Total 22 6
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMACourse Credits Verified Credits
• English 4 2• Math 4 2• Science 4 2• Social Science 4 2• Foreign Language 3• Health & PE 2• Fine or Practical Arts 1• Economics/Finance 1• Electives 3• Student Selected Test 1• Total 26 9
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
• 4- or 2-year college• Trade and Technical Schools• Apprenticeship Programs• Military• Entry Level Employment
COLLEGE PLANNING
• collegeboard.org for college information• ACT.org for information• Virginia Wizard (virginiawizard.org)• School counselors• ACCESS advisor
WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR
• Grades in all courses (grade point average)• SAT/ACT scores• Recommendations from teachers or
counselors• Work and school activities (Resume)• Community service hours• Interview
TESTING FOR COLLEGE
• SAT I and II• www.sat.org/register
• ACT• www.actstudent.org/start
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
• College Fair, October 26, 2015, 6:30 p.m.Nansemond River High School
• Online at college websites (preferred)• KFHS Counseling Center (limited copies)• May use Common Application www.commonapp.org
--Must have an e-mail address --Simplified method that goes to multiple colleges
--Keeps track of colleges and paperwork submitted
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
• Visit NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org
• $75 registration fee (approximately)• Students must register to be eligible to play
Division I or II sports in college• Contact Mr. Baxter in the Counseling Center if
you have any questions• APPLY EARLY!
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
• Grants• Scholarships• Local Awards• Loans• Work Study• Most can be used at 2- or 4-year colleges or
technical schools• Americorps grants
FAFSA
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid• FAFSA form used to determine eligibility for
federal grants and loans• Financial Aid Night, November • January 2, 2016 first day can submit• Funds are limited• See Mrs. Miller, ACCESS Advisor, for assistance
SCHOLARSHIPS
• At the King’s Fork High School website, under “Guidance”
http://kfhs.spsk12.net/
• Check scholarships KFHS has listed
• Check other websites listed
KFHS WEBSITE
MILITARY
• Students must take the ASVAB test• Will be given at KFHS on November 6th
• Must sign up due to limited seating• www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab
MILITARY CONTACTS
• Air Force 757-825-6719• Army 757-934-3218• Marines 757-934-2211• Navy 757-539-3766• Army National Guard 757-925-2441
NOT GOING TO COLLEGE?
• Consider certificate programs at community colleges
• Tidewater Community Collegewww.tcc.edu/academics/programs
• Paul D. Camp Community Collegewww.pdc.edu/academic-programs
• Technical Schools
IMPORTANT DATES
• Senior Awards Night – May 11, 2016• Graduation: June 11, 2016, 9 a.m.
(IMPORTANT: Note the earlier graduation date)
• Senior Prom: To be determined, usually May• Senior Picnic: To be determined, usually May• Financial Aid Night: November 18, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
• Senior Dues: $10 if paid Junior Year dues; $50 if did not pay Junior dues
• Due by November 30th; • Yearbook: $60-$70• Prom: Tickets approximately $50• Graduation Robes: Approximately $25• AP Testing: $92; due between Feb. 18-28
MORE MONEY
• College Application Fees: $25-$100• Testing Fees: SAT - $54.50; ACT - $56.50
Fee Waivers available for students receiving free or reduced lunch
• NCAA Eligibility: $75Waiver available if student used waiver for SAT or ACT
COUNSELING SERVICES
• Aid in college search
• Provide career assessment services
• Guide students through application process
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
• Provide official transcripts – student requests transcripts through Parchment.com
• Provide letter of recommendation – requires written request 5 days in advance with list of activities or resume
TEAM MEMBERSWe’re here to help
• Mrs. Eberwine A – E• Mrs. Coley F – J, All IB• Mr. Baxter K – R• Mrs. Jerlin S – Z• Mrs. Miller ACCESS Advisor
HOW TO CONTACT US
• Phone, 923-5240• Fax, 923-5241• Mrs. Eberwine, A – E [email protected]• Mrs. Coley, F-K, all IB [email protected]
CONTACT, cont’d
• Mr. Baxter, L – R [email protected]• Mrs. Jerlin, S-Z [email protected]• Mrs. Miller, ACCESS Advisor [email protected]
GUIDANCE BLOG
THINGS TO DO
FIRST SEMESTER• Register and take required tests• Attend college fairs, visit campuses• Complete applications – goal should be to turn in
applications by December 1st• Pay senior dues • Order cap and gown• Research scholarships• APPLY EARLY!!!!!
THINGS TO DO (continued)
SECOND SEMESTER:• Complete and submit FAFSA application as early
as possible—aim for January• Research and apply for scholarships• Make sure all financial obligations are cleared
(library books owed, missing textbooks, club money or athletic gear)
• Send in required deposits to colleges or other postsecondary schools
Websites
• Suffolk Public Schoolswww.spsk12.net• King’s Fork High Schoolkfhs.spsk12.net• Guidance blogBlogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance
