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Ashley Ridge High SchoolSenior Parent Information Meeting
Class of 2015
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
What You’ll Learn
How to Stay in the Know Expectations Important Senior Dates Graduation Requirements Graduation Procedures State Scholarships & Grants College Application Information
Time for Questions & Answers at the end….so let’s get started
Who To Know
Karen Radcliffe, Principal [email protected]
Bronwen Gammons, Assistant [email protected]
Stephanie Wells, Assistant Principal [email protected] & Intervention
Elizabeth House, School Counselor (A – G) [email protected]
Jaime Gouin, School Counselor (H-Pl) [email protected]
Sarah McAliley, School Counselor (Po-Z) [email protected]
Mandy Shipman, School Counselor [email protected] Prevention & Intervention
Pat Bradley, Career Development Facilitator [email protected]
Angela Bailey, Guidance Secretary [email protected]
On The Web
Web Site – http://ashleyridge.schoolfusion.us
Twitter – www.twitter.com (@ARHSSwampfox and @ARHSGuidance)
Facebook – Ashley Ridge High School Swamp Guide
www.facebook.com/arhsguidance
ARHS Senior Site
Stay updated!
All activities and events specific to seniors will be kept on the senior calendar
PowerSchool pARent Portal
Keep checking: Grades &
Attendance Announcements Balances Credits required
Radcliffe’s Non-Negotiables
1. Attend school/class each day/each period
2. Arrive at school and class on time3. Be respectful of adults, other students
and self4. Take care of your
school/facilities/belongings5. Graduate in four years!!!
Refusal to Fail
Unit Recovery – Assigned by teacher EACH QUARTER – Utilize APEX computer program
Credit Recovery – Students who earned a 60 – 69 on a course may retake it through credit recovery and earn a 70
Tutoring – Each teacher has tutoring times posted on their door
Supplemental Course Review
All students are assigned an APEX password
Students may use APEX for additional review work for core courses they are enrolled
Evening School
Recover credits or catch back up to graduate ON TIME
Blended learning (APEX & teacher instruction)
Self-paced so you will finish as quickly or as slowly as you decide
May attend day program & evening program or may elect to attend evening program only
Evening School has started
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Stephanie Wells [email protected] Evening School Administrator
Graduation
May 30th, 201510:00 AM
North Charleston Coliseum
Other Important Dates
1st Semester
Senior IGP Conferences – Now – Oct 22nd
Ring Collection Day – Sept 18th
Jostens Meeting – Oct. 13th (9:35 AM)
Academic Awards Ceremony – Oct 6th (6:30 PM)
Graduation Supply Orders – Oct. 16th (Lunches & After School)
College Application Day – Oct 10th (8AM – 1PM)
First Semester Exams – Dec 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th
Financial Aid Night- December 16th (6:30 PM)
Other Important Dates
2nd Semester
WorkKeys Retests- January 13th
Parent Graduation Meeting – TBA
Prom – April 11th (Embassy Suites)
AP Exams – May 4th – May 15th (Old Fort Baptist Church)
Senior Awards Night – May 6th (6:30 PM)
Senior Movie & BBQ– May 14th (7PM)
Senior Exams – May 18th , 19th , 20th, 21st , and 22nd
MANDATORY Graduation Practice – May 27th (8 AM at ARHS)
Senior Academic Letter Breakfast – May 28th (9:00 AM)
Baccalaureate Service – May 28th (7:00 PM)
Graduation Requirements English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 3 Credits US History 1 Credit Economics ½ Credit American Government ½ Credit Other Social Studies 1 Credit Foreign Language OR Career 1 Credit PE or ROTC 1 Credit Computer Science 1 Credit Electives 7 Credits
Total 24 Credits
Attendance Requirements Students must follow state and district
attendance policies or will be denied credit
Appeals for credits denied are made in writing to the Dorchester District Two Director of High Schools and ARHS does not have any influence on the decision of the district
Year-Long Course – 10 DaysSemester Course – 5 Days
Student Names
At the beginning of November, you will receive a postcard with your student’s name on it.
Check the name on the postcard because this is the way the name will appear on the diploma which is a legal document. The name should be the name on the birth certificate unless it was legally changed. If the name is incorrect, let Mrs. Radcliffe know [email protected]
Mandatory Graduation Practice
In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, students MUST attend graduation practice on
Wednesday, May 27th, 20158:00 AM
Ashley Ridge High School
Mandatory Graduation Practice
Seniors will:
Fill out their post-secondary information form Pick up their final report card
Walk through the graduation ceremony
Pick up their cap, gown, and any cords they’ve earned Students not eligible to participate in the graduation
ceremony will be able to pick up their cap and gown on Monday, June 1st, after 8am
Graduation Day
May 30th, 201510:00 AM
North Charleston Coliseum
No tickets are issued and there is no limit on the number of guests you may invite
Doors will open at 9:00 AM
Students must be at the coliseum BY 9:15 dressed in their cap and gown READY TO GO
Late arrivals will NOT be allowed to participate
Graduation Supplies
Ashley Ridge High School uses Jostens for our graduation supplies. They provide cap and gowns, invitations, note cards, t-shirts, etc.
Students only need a cap and gown
Jostens will meet with seniors on Mon, Oct. 13th at 9:35 AM
Graduation supply orders are due on Thurs., Oct. 16th
All supplies will be delivered in April
http://lowcountrygrad.com/
Graduation Honors
Valedictorian – 1st rank in senior class
Salutatorian – 2nd rank in senior class
Distinguished Honor Graduate – 4.37 or higher
Honor Graduate – 4.0 – 4.36(Students will find out at graduation practice if they are a Distinguished
Honor Graduate or an Honor Graduate but actual GPA’s will not be given out until after June 2nd)
SC Academic Achievement Honors Award
Academic Achievement Honors Award
In addition to satisfying all graduation requirements:
Receive a minimum grade of “B” for each course in grades nine through twelve through the seventh semester, and
Achieve either a score of 710 SAT Critical Reading, or a 690 SAT Math, or an ACT score of 30 on English, or 33 on Math
OR Have a combined score of 1400 on the SAT Critical
Reading and Math sections, or an ACT composite score of 31
DD2 Diploma of Distinction
Must meet ALL seven criteria by the end of the senior year:
28 credits
Overall GPA of 4.0 or higher
SAT (CR+M+W) 1,600 OR ACT (composite) 24 or higher
Earn four or more credits in: English Math Science Social Studies
Earn three or more credits at the AP, Dual Credit, or IB level Two of these three must be earned in three of the four core areas
Earn at least three credits in the same foreign language
Show written verification of participation in at least one school sponsored organization (club) in 10th-12th grade or complete 50 hours of approved community service during high school
Your Transcript
GPA Based on 4.0 weighted South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy (SC UGP GPA)
Un-weighted 4.0 GPA(not used for lottery scholarships or reported on college applications)
Confirm your info is correct
All courses you’ve taken for high school credit
Courses you’re taking this year
Current class rank
Palmetto Fellows ScholarshipAcademic Criteria: Must meet ALL criteria – Score 1200 SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 27 ACT composite Earn a 3.5 minimum GPA at the end of the Junior year** Rank in the top 6% of the sophomore, junior or graduating senior class
OR Score 1400 on SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 32 ACT Earn a 4.0 GPA at the end of the Junior year**
Award Amount: $6,700 Freshman year (sophomores, juniors & seniors may earn up to $7,500/yr)
**GPA requirement at the end of the Senior year for Final Awards deadline
Ms. McAliley will notify eligible applicants when information is available (typically Nov)
Life Scholarship4-Year College Academic Criteria: Must meet 2 of the 3 criteria - Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the senior year Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class* Score at least 1100 on the SAT (CR & M only) or 24 on the ACT
2-Year College Academic Criteria: • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the senior year
Award Amount: $5,000 or up to the cost of tuition
*Students graduating in Summer School do not get ranked back in their class so can only qualify with the test score and GPA criteria for 4-year institution eligibility
NO APPLICATION required. The COLLEGE will notify eligible students.
HOPE Scholarship & LTAPHOPE Scholarship – 4-year College One-year merit-based for 1st time entering freshmen Only available at four-year schools 3.0 Final GPA (but not eligible to receive LIFE) NO APPLICATION required. College will notify eligible studentsAward Amount: $2,800 toward cost of
tuition
Lottery Tuition Assistance Program – 2-year College
Only available at two-year schools Must be degree seeking student taking at least six credit hours Must complete the FAFSAAward Amount: Varies by funds available
SC Needs-Based Grant
Provides additional financial assistance to South Carolina’s neediest students
Must complete the FAFSA each academic year Must be enrolled a minimum of six credit hours (part-time) or
twelve credit hours (full-time) for the term
Award Amount: Up to $2,500/year for full-time students and up to $1,250/year for part-time
May receive funds up to eight full-time equivalent terms of funding
Foster care youth may receive the maximum award in addition to Need-based Grant funds specifically for foster care youth. These youth must self-identify by May 1st.
Scholarships – Where ARe they?
Online search engines are a great place to start – FastWeb.com, Scholarships.com, Cappex.com, SchoolSoup.com, and MANY, MANY more
Institutional scholarships and awards
Scholarship resources are listed on the Scholarship page of the ARHS website under the Senior tab
Swamp Fox ScholARships
Click on Seniors Scholarships Click the link for the latest Swamp Fox Scholarships posted…….
Scholarships – Places to check
State & Local Scholarships SC State Fair Scholarship Coastal Community Foundation Summerville Mayors Committee Albert Glover Funeral Home Sororities, Churches, Civic
Organizations
ARHS Scholarships PTSA Scholarships AR Athletic Booster Club
Scholarship
Colleges CSU Student Success CofC Presidential Scholarship Trident Technical College Fund
Career or Intended Major SC Teaching Fellows Call Me Mister Program
Parent/Student Employment Nucor Steele Corporation Chick-fil-A Wal-Mart
Military Commitment Army College Fund Navy College Fund US Service Academy
Appointment ROTC Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarship information we receive will be posted on the Scholarship page with a link to the application
Applications requiring a transcript MUST be turned in one week prior to the due date or postmark deadline
Bring copies of letters to report ALL offers, even those you will not accept (anything with a $)
Scholarship recipients will be recognized at Senior Awards Night on May 6th and scholarships offered will be printed in the graduation program
Scholarship Award Letters
Scholarship Award Letters
NCAA Initial Eligibility
All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.
Sliding scale for test score and core GPA with the minimum qualifying core GPA 2.0
2.0 minimum core GPA Minimum 820 SAT (CR & M) or
ACT 68 sum of scores
College Application Process Apply ONLINE and print confirmation
Remember your login information so you can check the status – GOOD IDEA TO ALWAYS USE THE SAME USERNAME & PASSWORD
Enter Counselor email address correctly for schools with online counselor verification forms. If forms cannot be submitted online, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to print a copy, fill it out, & bring it to your counselor at least one week prior to the application deadline.
We DO NOT send copies of SAT/ACT scores. You must request an official copy be sent from the testing agency
Bring copies of ALL decision letters (acceptances, denials, wait lists) to Mrs. House, Mrs. Gouin, or Ms. McAliley
College Application Day
October 10th 8am-1pm
Media Center
Complete & submit apps with assistance from school counselors and college admission reps
Request delivery of transcript on Parchment so you know everything is DONE
Chance to win a tablet computer! (an AR senior won three years ago!)
Electronic Transcripts
Requesting Transcripts
www.parchment.com
Delivery of all transcripts must be requested at parchment.com
Transcripts will be sent electronically (even if you apply using paper application, an account must be created to have transcript sent electronically)
FREE to all colleges in SC, minimal fee for some out-of-state schools if they choose to charge (over 1,700 colleges/universities in the network)
Request Delivery then Track Receipt of your transcript Request Initial Transcript for ALL colleges applying Request Mid-Year Transcript at the semester (to schools requesting) Request Final Transcript to the college you will attend
College Admissions Testing2-Year Technical College : COMPASS Placement Test
FREE at ARHS!!! Scheduled testing throughout the
year; sign up in Counseling Office
4-Year College/University: SAT – Must register online at www.collegeboard.com ACT – Must register online at www.actstudent.org
Fee waivers for SAT and/or ACT may be available for students receiving free or reduced price lunch who meet academic criteria
Students planning to attend a technical college, even if transferring to a 4-year college later, do NOT have
to take the SAT or ACT!
ACT Dates To register online go to www.ACTstudent.org
FEES: ACT (No Writing) $38.00ACT (Plus Writing) $54.50
Late Registration add $24
SAT DatesTo register online go to www.CollegeBoard.com
FEES:
SAT I Reasoning - $52.50
Late fee - $28.00
SAT II Subject TestBasic Fee (per test date)-
$26.00Language & Listening Tests (per test)- $26All other Subject Tests (per test) - $16
SAT I is used for admission.
Check with your college to see if SAT II Subject Test is required.
Military Commitments
Recruiters maintain visit schedule during lunches
College scholarships attached with enlistments since training/college is paid by military
We want to recognize allstudents making acommitment to join the US Armed Forces
Senior IGP Meetings – Now – Oct 22nd
What’s NEXT? It’s about more than “do I have the right 24”
Career Plans, Expectations, Goals, READINESS Career Shadowing How do I become THAT
At least one parent should attend with their senior Generally last 20-25 minutes Arrive on time, early if possible
What to bring? Admissions requirements & deadlines for all 4- or 2-yr colleges
applying Recruiter contact if enlisted/enlisting in the armed forces Resume if planning to join the workforce
Questions
Thank you for coming!
