Juniors Information Meeting

Welcome and Introductions

• Principal – Mr. Chuck Gordon• Assistant Principal – Mrs. Danette West• Counselor – Mr. Hank Mason

Planning your student’s education

The courses offered at Boiling Springs High School prepare our graduates for successful post secondary experiences. A high school diploma is the basic preparation for the increasingly complex world of work. It is imperative that students not only meet basic graduation requirements, but also explore and develops his/her academic potential with the future in mind. Course selection is one of the most important decisions you will make while in high school. Careful course selection will guide you into college or work training programs, and ultimately the career of your choice. All students are encouraged to select courses beyond the basic requirements. Students should take courses that are appropriate, challenging, and interesting.

Graduation RequirementsSubject Units required

English/Language Arts 4

Mathematics 4

Science 3

US History and Constitution 1

Government and Economics 1

Other Social Studies 1

Physical Education or Junior ROTC 1

Computer Science (Bus Apps) 1

Foreign Language or Career and Technology (CATE)

1

Electives 7

Total 24 units Total 24 units

Entrance Requirements for South Carolina Public Colleges and Universities

• English - 4 Units of CP or Higher • Math - 4 Units of CP or Higher/ Alg 1 and higher • Lab Science – 3 Units of Lab Science • Foreign Language - 2 Units of same Foreign Language

( except Clemson Univ. and College of Charleston require 3)

• Fine Arts – 1 unit Art, Drama, Band , Chorus, Orchestra

Entrance Requirements for South Carolina Public Colleges and Universities continued…

• Other – 2 Units chose from Math, Lab- Science, Global Studies, Western Civilization

• U. S. History – 1 Unit• Government/ Economics – 1 Unit• Additional Social Studies – 1 Unit• Physical Education – 1 Unit

4 Year College Requirements

College Entrance Test

• 4 year college and Universities Accept both ACT and SAT

• ACT – Test Knowledge level in each subject area English, Math, Reading, Science

• SAT – Test Higher level Thinking Skills • Now both ACT/SAT require digital picture up

loads when signing up for the test Spartanburg Community College and Greenville

Tech. Accept Compass Test giving on campus

Test Centers Web Sites

• ACT - www. Act. Org SAT - www. Collegeboard. Org• Now both ACT/SAT require digital picture up

load when signing up for the test • Compass - Call admissions office of

Spartanburg community college or Greenville Tech.

Act Test DatesTEST Dates Deadline to Register Test Locations

September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 BSHS

October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 Check with ACT.Org

December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 BSHS

February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 Check with ACT.Org

April 18, 2015 March 13,2015 BSHS

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 BSHS

Must upload picture ID

Sat Test Dates

TEST Dates Deadline to Register Test Location

October 11, 2014 September 12, 2014 BSHS

November 8, 2014 October 9, 2014 Check with College Board

December 6, 2014 November 6, 2014 Check with College Board

January 24, 2015 December 29 , 2014 Check with College Board

March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015 BSHS

May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 Check with College Board

June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 Check with College Board

Action Plan for High School juniors

• Meet with your counselor• Dedicate time to outside activities• Research colleges• Begin financial planning

Summer Activities

• Take the ACT or SAT• Take a summer course or work with a tutor• Explore careers• Search for colleges (SCOIS)• Find out more about Financial Aid• Visit college campuses• GET ORGANIZED!

Junior Year Planning

Preparing for CollegeAs a high school Junior, you may not feel ready to make a

final decision about the college you would like attend. But it's not too early to prepare and begin narrowing your choices to five or fewer. Then you can begin visiting those campuses, learn more about the programs they have to offer, get to know some of the admissions and financial aid personnel and talking with some of the students who attend. You can apply to as many colleges as you like, as long as you are willing to complete the applications and to pay the application fees. Your college decision is an important one—not one that you should make at the last minute or without careful thought.

Things Considered in the College Admissions Process

• Academic Record• Results of College Entrance Tests• Recommendations• Special Talents, Interests, Skills• Other summer Camps activities ( Boy’s/Girls

STATE, BMW /Upstate out reach camp)

Levels of College Selectivity

Schools By Selectivity

Spartanburg Community College Tour info

Spartanburg Methodist College

Web Sites you will Need

More Web sites

More Web Sites

Web Sites

Federal Aid sites

Federal aid programs

Teacher Grants

Scholarships Military Families

Foster care students

South Carolina Scholarships & Grants

South Carolina Scholarships & Grants

More Web Sites

Life/ Hope Scholarships

SC Student Loan

SC Student Loan

SC Teacher Loans

SC Teaching Fellows

More Web Sites

Check List for College / Visits

Check List for College / Visits

ACT Readiness BenchmarksACT Test College course ACT Score

English English Composition 18

Mathematics College Algebra 22

Reading Introductory Social Science 21

Science Biology 24

College visit sheet

Thank You