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Graduation Requirements Communication Arts 4.0 units Social Studies 3.0 units Mathematics 3.0 units Science 3.0 units Fine Art 1.0 unit Practical Art 1.0 unit Physical Education 1.0 unit Health 0.5 unit Personal Finance 0.5 unit Electives 8.0 units
TOTAL 25 units
Graduation Requirements Cont. In addition to earning the required credits, graduates must pass
a U.S. Constitution test and a Missouri Constitution test.
Except for Art, Band, Chorus, Yearbook, and Wellness & Fitness no classes may be repeated for credit toward graduation.
No more than one unit of correspondence credit may be applied toward academic requirements for graduation. Correspondence courses must be approved by the building principal and taken through the University of Missouri at Columbia. The student is responsible for all correspondence fees.
College Preparatory Certificate The Missouri State Board of Education awards the College
Preparatory Studies Certificate (CPSC) to Missouri students who successfully complete a rigorous academic program in high school. The certificate is awarded in addition to the regular high school diploma granted by local school districts. Created by the Board in 1985, the certificate is designed to provide incentive and recognition for public and non-public high school students who exceed the state’s minimum graduation requirements. Because the certificate is awarded by the state, local schools may not add additional requirements for students to qualify.
Awarding the College Preparatory Studies Certificate is voluntary on the part of school districts, and meeting the requirements is voluntary on the part of the students. While the certificate is primarily intended as an incentive for college-bound students, those who are not planning to enter college also may wish to work toward earning the award. School officials are encouraged to use the program to encourage ALL students to pursue excellence in their high school studies.
College Preparatory Certificate Cont. To be eligible for the certificate, a student must meet these requirements:
1. Complete a rigorous high school program cooperatively planned by the school, the student and the student’s parents. The program must include at least these units of credit:
Subjects Units English/Language Art 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Social Studies 3 Fine Arts 1 Practical Arts 1 Physical Education 1 Specified Core Electives 3 General Electives 6
Total 24
College Preparatory Certificate Cont. 2. Earn at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), on a 4.0 scale, in
the combined subject areas of English/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school may calculate GPAs for its students at the end of the seventh or eighth semester of high school.
3. Score above the prior year’s national composite average on the American College Test (ACT) or on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This criterion is revised annually to reflect the latest national averages from the ACT and SAT. Check the current year’s certificate order form for the required minimum scores.
4. Complete a strong academic program.
*More information will be available in the Lockwood Planning Guide or on the school website under the counselor’s button.
Core Requirements (4 year public colleges)
4 units English 3 units Math (Algebra I and higher)* 2 units Science (not including Earth Science)* 3 units Social Studies 1 unit PE 1 unit Fine Art 3 units Foreign Language and/or Additional Core
Electives*
*University of MO=4 Math, 3 Science, 2 Foreign Language
Dual Credit
Dual credit courses are offered for the following subjects• English
• Algebra
• Chemistry
• Biology There will be a link to dual credit
information on the website under the counselor’s corner
ACT/SAT
ACT: Achievement test that measures what a student has learned in school.
• English
• Mathematics
• Reading
• Science
• Writing Test (optional)
SAT: More of an aptitude test that tests reasoning and verbal abilities.
• Verbal
• Mathematics
• Writing Test
4-year colleges require ACT or SAT2-year colleges may/may not require (contact Admissions Dept. for each college to find out)
ACT Information ACT Testing Dates
• October 23
• December 11
• February 12
• April 9
• June 11 Cost of ACT test is $33 ACT Writing Test is
additional $15 (few colleges are requiring the writing test at this time)
Registration packets and practice test booklets are available in LHS Counseling Office or online at www.actstudent.org
Be sure to include your school code 262020 when asked for it
Resources for selecting a college:
Contact College Admissions offices
College websites College
catalogs/literature
Monthly Senior Newsletters
College representative visits to LHS
College campus visits
College planning tips www.actstudent.org/planningInformation for parents www.act.org/path/parent
College Applications
Fall semester of senior year ideal time to apply Most require a $ fee High school transcripts (GPA, class rank)
• Unofficial (photocopy of transcript you send yourself)
• Official (sealed and stamped copy Mrs. Coose has to send for you)
Tell Mrs. Coose when you are applying to a college so she can send an official transcript to that school.
NCAA Clearinghouse
Athletic Division I and II Colleges/Universities
If you hope to play a sport in college, apply with NCAA after spring semester of junior year or first semester of senior year• Requires: Core Curriculum, ACT, GPA, Rank
Apply online at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Scholarships Most available during senior year
• College specific scholarships• Athletic/performance scholarships• General scholarships• Local scholarships
Any scholarships that come through Mrs. Coose’s office are posted in the newsletter and on the school website under Counseling Center. Go to www.lockwoodschools.org Click on High, Counselor’s Corner.
DEADLINES ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Scholarship Search Websites
www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.com www.collegeview.com www.princetonreview.com www.fastaid.com www.mach25.collegenet.com www.xap.com
Financial Aid Seniors planning to attend college are expected to
complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as your 2010 taxes are completed (January/February.)
Informational Parent meeting in late January regarding the FAFSA to help with this process.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)• Application for federal grants, loans, and some scholarships
• Requires income tax information for 2010 year
• Encouraged to apply online www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Obtain PIN # anytime between now and January at www.pin.ed.gov
A+ Program
Graduates of designated A+ schools who successfully complete the requirements of the program may be eligible to receive two years of state-paid tuition to attend any Missouri public community college or technical school.
Benefits Students who successfully complete the
requirements of the program are eligible to receive two years of paid tuition at any Missouri public community college or technical school. Participants are under no obligation to use the A+ tuition incentive. The tuition incentive is earned by each individual and is not transferable to any other student. Financial need is not a factor in determining student eligibility for the A+ tuition incentive. Participants will have up to four years (from the date of high school graduation) to access the A+ tuition incentive.
Student Eligibility Requirements for the A+ Program
The A+ tuition benefit may be made available on the condition that a student meets or exceed the following requirements:
Sign the A+ Participation Agreement by the end of the first semester of the senior year.
Attend Lockwood R-I High School or another A+ designated school for 3 consecutive years prior to high school graduation.
Graduate from high school with a cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 or higher.
Student Eligibility Requirements for the A+ Program
Graduate with a 95% attendance average over a four-year period.
Perform a total of 50 hours of approved, district-supervised, unpaid tutoring.
Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs/alcohol.
File a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) upon enrollment to college.
Register for selective services, if applicable.
A+ Program Enrollment Participation in the A+ program is voluntary. Students
may participate in the program by completing and returning the A+ Participation Agreement Form.
Students should try to begin their participation in the A+ program at the beginning of their freshman year. Enrolling in the program early allows students and parents to focus on the goals of the program.
Students may still enroll in the A+ program as seniors as long as all criteria can still be met, but they must register by the end of the 1st semester.
Technical School
Please follow the guidelines on the resources for selecting a college slide
If you are interested in attending a technical school please visit with me.
Career Entry Create a Resume
• Resume Workshops will be held during English Classes Practice Filling out Job Applications
• Examples can be found in the Counselor’s Office Work on Interview Questions
• Use Internet
• Examples of Questions can be found in the Counselor’s Office
Actively use Resources to Start Job Search• Newspaper
• Internet
Senior Parent Meeting Being a senior is an exciting time for high
school students, but can be a nerve-racking time for parents as they begin to make critical college decisions. Below is a timeline for parents to follow in helping seniors stay on track with deadlines and upcoming events. Any scholarship opportunities that come through Mrs. Coose’s office will be posted in her monthly newsletters. These are in paper form outside her office door, or online at www.lockwoodschools.org (click on the Counselor’s Corner.)
Senior Parent/Student Calendar September: Pick up monthly newsletter from Mrs. Coose or view it on
the LHS Counselor’s Corner website. Contact colleges to request applications and financial aid
information. Register for October ACT and/or SAT exams (view
college website or contact college admissions office to see which test they require. Some community colleges/2-year schools do not require an ACT score.)
Use the Internet to begin searching for scholarships (a list is provided on the LHS Counselor’s Corner website.)
Senior Parent/Student Calendar October/November/December: Pick up monthly newsletter from Mrs. Coose or view it on the
LHS Counselor’s Corner website. Watch deadlines. Schedule campus visits of colleges you are considering (pick
up prearranged absence form ahead of time from the counselor’s office.)
Continue researching scholarship opportunities online. Work on essays for college admissions. Apply for admission to your selected colleges (Make sure you
have sent an official copy of your transcript) Take ACT or SAT exams.
Senior Parent/Student Calendar January: Pick up monthly newsletter from Mrs. Coose or view it on
the LHS Counselor’s Corner website. Prepare income tax return as soon as possible. Attend financial aid informational meeting at LHS in late
January/early February (this meeting is to provide help with completing the FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
Obtain your PIN and complete the FAFSA online. Register for the February ACT (if needed.)
Senior Parent/Student Calendar
February/March: Pick up monthly newsletter from Mrs. Coose or
view it on the LHS Counselor’s Corner website. File all applications for admission,
scholarships, and financial aid on time. Be mindful of deadlines.
Acceptance letters and financial aid award letters should be arriving in the mail if you haven’t received them yet.
Senior Parent Calendar
April/May/June Pick up monthly newsletter from Mrs. Coose or
view it on the LHS Counselor’s Corner website. Compare financial aid award letters from each
school where you have been accepted. Make your final choice of school. Notify that
school of your decision, and let Mrs. Coose know where you plan to attend so your final transcript can be sent.
