Individual Graduation

Plan Meetings

TL Hanna High School

School Counselors

Video Session 1

What is an IGP?

• An IGP is a plan that is developed for a specific student in relation to their

high school graduation, post secondary plans, and future career goals.

• The School Counselor works with the student and guardian to develop this

plan. Meetings begin in 8th grade and are conducted each year to update the

plan accordingly.

Updates

• We are incorporating exciting new updates with IGP’s this year.

• Students will watch a series of videos during Advisory that will address the many topics that have been shared during IGP meetings in the past.

• Parents may watch these videos when their schedule allows.

• We will still discuss your individual plan for high school graduation and plans for after high school. However, providing the rest of the information to students and parents in advance will reduce the amount of time missed from the student’s class and the parent’s personal and work schedule.

Topics covered during videos

• Graduation requirements

• SC Grading Scale

• Available resources

• Scholarships

• SAT/ACT and other tests

• Career Goals and Exploration

• High School course information

Naviance

• Naviance is a resource to help you prepare for your future.

• College and Career Preparation

• Career Exploration

• Academic Planning

• Self-Discovery

• There is a link to Naviance on the TL Hanna website. Students sign in using

their district log in and password. This site is referred to as Family

Connection.

Naviance video

• http://community.naviance.com/t5/Shared-Video-Library/Student-

produced-Promotional-Video/ta-p/2822

Your Plan

• At your IGP meeting, we will map out your graduation requirements.

• We will also discuss the additional class requirements for 4 year colleges in

South Carolina as they relate to your future plans.

• Your specific career choices and plans will also be discussed.

• During your individual meeting, we will also discuss the specific classes that

you would like to take next year, so come prepared!

When is my IGP meeting?

• 11th grade: November-December

• 10th grade: February-March

• 9th grade: March-April

• Counselors send home invitations with the assigned date and time listed.

Access your grades online

• Students may check their grades and attendance online using the Student Portal

• From the TL Hanna homepage, click on “Parent/Student Portal” on the left

• The username and password are the same as your school log in

• Parents may check their student’s grades and attendance online using the Parent Portal

• Parent should obtain a username and password from either the Main Office or Guidance Office

• From the TL Hanna homepage, click on “Parent/Student Portal” on the left

PowerHour

• Free tutoring for all students

• Teachers may send makeup work to PowerHour for you

• Monday and Thursday 3:50-4:50

• Bus transportation home provided

• Students must sign up for the bus before 10:00am on the day that they need the bus.

• This is completed on the TL Hanna website under the “Students” section

Attendance Laws

• Students under 17 are legally required to attend school. If a student has 3

full day unexcused absences in a row or 5 full day unexcused absences total,

an Attendance Intervention Plan is created. If the student continues to miss

school, they will be referred to the County Board of Education for truancy

and legal action may be taken.

Guidance WebsiteVarious resources available on website

• Announcements

• Course Catalog

• District Calendar

• Graduation Requirements

• Attendance Information

• Grading Scale & calculating your GPA

• Career Resources

• Resume Template

• College Resources

• Test Prep Resources

• Scholarship list & resources

• College Open House events

• NCAA Eligibility Center information

• Service Learning Opportunities

• List of area charity organizations

• Summer Opportunities

www.anderson5.net/tlhguidance

Video Session 2

High School Graduation Requirements

• 4 Math

• 4 English

• 3 Science (must include Biology)

• U.S. History

• Gov/Econ

• Other Social Studies

• Physical Education/JROTC

• Foreign Language or Career and Technology Course

• Computer Science

• 7 additional electives

• Total of 24 units

Grade Level Classifications

• 10th Grade

• 1 English credit

• 1 Math credit

• 1 Science credit

• 2 other credits

• 11th Grade

• 2 English credits

• 2 Math credits

• 1 Science credit

• 6 other credits

• 12th Grade

• 3 English credits

• 3 Math credits

• 2 Science credit

• 8 other credits

Grading Scale

• In the 2016-2017 school year, South Carolina started using a 10 point grading scale

which is weighted based on the level of the course (CP, Honors, AP/College) and

the specific numerical average (90, 91, 92… rather than “A”)

• Every point a student earns is calculated into their GPA. Every assignment is

important!

• The SC Uniform Grading scale is located on the TL Hanna Guidance website along

with instructions on how to calculate the GPA by hand.

Additional courses are required by 4 year

colleges in South Carolina.(source: South Carolina Commission on High Education)

• 4 units of College Prep English

• 4 units of College Prep Math

• 3 lab sciences (after Physical Science which is taken in 9th grade)

• This is 1 science beyond the graduation requirements.

• 3 units of Social Studies

• US History and Gov/Econ

• World History is strongly recommended

• 2 units of the same foreign language

• In SC, there are 3 schools that require 3 years of foreign language: Clemson University, College of Charleston, and Wofford College.

• 1 unit of Fine Arts

• 1 unit of PE/ROTC

• 2 units of College Prep Electives

Choosing Classes

• During the IGP meeting, we will discuss class options for the following year. The classes discussed will be related to the student’s career interests, post secondary plans, and current performance.

• There are prerequisites for many courses. The prerequisites may be based on grades, test scores, and/or an application or audition process.

• Southwood Academy of the Arts requires auditions for many of their courses. Audition dates are the Southwood website and TLH website.

• Anderson 5 Career Campus classes may have an application process. Several programs require and/or recommend continued enrollment for 3 years.

Dual Enrollment Classes

• Anderson University

• Classes are located on AU’s campus

• Classes meet during 1st

block 2 days a week

• SAT/ACT scores must be sent by the student directly to AU and provided to your counselor

• Additional registration process

• TriCounty Tech

• Most classes are located at the Anderson TriCounty campus.

• Classes typically meet 2 days a week

• Classes may be scheduled various times throughout the day. The majority of our students will take classes during 1st block.

• Junior scores from the test given at Hanna have been provided to the TLH counselors. Additional scores must be provided by the student.

• Additional online application.

• Paperwork and Orientation required.

**Tuition, fees, and textbooks are required for Dual Enrollment Courses**

Video Session 3

Post Secondary Plans

• Students should begin applying to college during Fall of their senior year.

• It is highly recommended that students visit various colleges throughout high school

to assist in making decisions related to their future.

• Student athletes that plan to play sports in college should register with the NCAA

Eligibility Center during 10th grade. Resources are available on the TLH Guidance

website and with the TLH Athletic Department.

Which Tests Should I take and when?

• PSAT- all 10th graders take the Practice SAT on a school day. 11th graders may sign up to take the PSAT for extra practice.

• SAT/ACT- Used by 4 year colleges to determine admission. 11th grade and 12th

grade (sign up on test company’s website). There is a possibility of these being offered on a school day to 11th graders. Students will be informed of the test dates in advanced if offered on a school day.

• ACCUPLACER- Used by 2 year colleges to determine class placement. Fall of 11th

grade on a school day.

• ASVAB- Used by the military to determine suggested career pathways. 11th and/or 12th grade on a school day.

• WorkKeys- Measures skills that are required in order to be successful in the workplace. 11th grade on a school day.

SC Education Lottery ScholarshipsStudents are only allowed to use these scholarships at South Carolina colleges

and may only qualify for one of the three State scholarships.

• LIFE Scholarship

• Up to $5,000 per year (4 year college or 2 year college)

• Must meet 2 of the 3 requirements

• 3.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale upon high school graduation

• Rank in top 30% of graduating class

• 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT

• No application required.

• HOPE Scholarship

• Up to $2,800 for one year at a 4 year college

• Must earn a 3.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale upon high school graduation

• No application required.

• Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

• Up to $6,700 for 1st year and then up to $7,500 for years 2, 3, and 4.

• Must meet all requirements

• 1200 on SAT or 27 on ACT

• 3.5 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale at end of 11th grade

• Rank in Top 6% of the class at the end of 10th or 11th grade

• Alternate route:

• 1400 on SAT or 32 on ACT

• 4.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale at end of 11th grade

• Application process managed by the TL Hanna Guidance Office

Scholarship Resources

• The TL Hanna Guidance Department maintains a list of scholarships. It is

posted on the Guidance website.

• There are scholarship search websites that will help you filter through

scholarships that may be relevant for you.

• Examples: FastWeb, Big Future, My Scholly

• You should not pay to have a person or company search for you.

• Individual colleges may also offer scholarships specific to that school.

Career GoalsThere are 16 Federal Career Clusters

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

• Business, Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Finance

• Government & Public Administration

• Health Science

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Services

• Information Technology

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

• Manufacturing

• Marketing, Sales & Service

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Assessments may be completed through SCOIS.net

Careers

• https://vimeo.com/24627921

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