Oakland High SchoolClass of 2015

Junior Presentation

Counseling Department• Jana Dickey A-E• dickeyj@rcschools.net

• Jessica Johnson F-L• johnsonje@rcschools.net

• Missy Blissard M-R• blissardm@rcschools.net

• Teri Pigg S-Z• piggt@rcschools.net

• Meredy Clifton Grad Coach • cliftonm@rcschools.net

• Laura Davis Secretary davislau@rcschools.net

Objective:

• To review graduation requirements and consider postsecondary options to help reach educational and career goals

Life After High SchoolCareer Planning

We defineCOLLEGE

as any kind of formal education after high school

Graduation RequirementsClass 2015

4 Credits – English4 Credits – Math3 Credits – Science3 Credits – Social

Studies2 Credits – Foreign

Language1 Credit – Fine Art1.5 Credit –

Wellness/PE

.5 Credit – Personal Finance

3 Credits – Focused Pathway

1 Credit – Electives

23 Total Credits Required

Diploma with HonorsACT Benchmarks

• English 18

• Math 22

• Reading 22

• Science 23

Diploma with Distinction3.0 GPA & One of the following

• Governor’s School• All State Musical Organizations• National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist• ACT score of 31 or higher• Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams• Score of 4 or higher on 2 or more IB exams• IB Diploma Candidate• 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit

Valedictorian Requirements

• 4.0 GPA

• 12 Honors or Above Courses

• Honors Diploma

• Distinction Diploma

Post Secondary Education is VITAL!!

• Increase Skills and Knowledge

• More Career Opportunities

• Greater Income Capabilities

• Certification Opportunities

Junior Year To Do’s

• Continue taking challenging courses• Study, Study, Study • Seriously start planning your future after

high school by:– Talking to college reps that visit OHS– Research colleges and careers online– Attend college and career fairs– Visit colleges – Volunteer

Life After High School

• Community Colleges – Associate’s Degree

(2 year)

• Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree

• Specialty Colleges – Art, Business

• Technical Centers – short term training

• Military

• Work Force

What Do Colleges Look For When Selecting Students to Admit?

• Challenging courses• Grades/effort• ACT/SAT scores• Leadership development• Community service• Work experiences• Letters of recommendation• Unique/special talents or experiences

Where To Go – Consider ThisWhat’s important to you (the student)?

• Cost

• Admission Requirements

• Location/Environment

• School Size

• Majors

• Special Programs

• Housing/Facilities

www.planningyourdreams.org

• Tennessee College & Career Planning

• Activation Code = N3696544XVK

OHS Mini College Fair

Wednesday, January 29

During all 3 lunches

in the gym

Career Cluster ShowcaseFeaturing: Hospitality & Tourism

Wednesday, February 5

during all 3 lunches

in the gym

MTSU

Guaranteed Admission -3.0 GPA/22 ACTConditional Admission – 2.7 GPA/19 ACT Scholarship Deadline – December 1 Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT www.mtsu.edu (Future Students)

University of TennesseeKnoxville

Class of 2012

Mid Range Core GPA 3.37- 4.63

Mid Range ACT 25-29 Early Action/Competitive Scholarship & Honors Program-November 1 Regular Decision-December 1 http://vip.utk.edu or www.commonapp.org

University of TennesseeChattanooga

Admission Requirement

2.85 GPA/18 ACT or 2.5 GPA/21 ACT

Scholarship Deadline – December 1 www.utc.edu/apply Degree in 3 – 3.0 GPA/21 ACT

Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville

Admission Requirement

2.0 GPA/19 ACT

2.5 GPA/17 ACT Scholarship Deadline – December 15 www.tntech.edu

www.tntransferpathway.org Tennessee College Transfer

Guarantee

Motlow State Community Collegewww.mscc.edu

Benefits of a Community College:

Saves Money

Improve GPA

Basic Requirements

Family Ties

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

www.ttcmurfreesboro.edu

Benefits of a Technical School:

Affordability

Short Duration of Courses

Employment Opportunities

Practical Training

Mike Rowe Foundationwww.mikeroweWORKS.com

• Trade Schools

• Apprenticeships

• Skills

ACT/SATWhat is the difference?

• Both fulfill the same role in the admission process

• Both have college readiness benchmarks

• ACT is content based

• SAT test critical thinking/problem solving

• Your strength and weakness

Junior ACT DateMarch 4, 2014

• Free

• Reportable Score

• Test during a school day

• School will complete registration for you

ACT Test Prep

• ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 26 & 27 at 3:30

Register at www.prepforthefuture.com – fee $79

• www.march2success.com – online free resource

• www.actstudent.org- online resources

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program

Hope - $4000(4yr) $2000(2yr)GPA 3.0 or ACT 21

General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000

GPA 3.75 and ACT 29Wilder-Naifeh - $2000

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Scholarship Resources

• OHS Guidance webpage• Email• University websites• Scholarship search engines• Civic organizations• Church• Employer

**College Planning Guide/Power Point will be posted on our web page

NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org

• Must register

• 16/14 core courses

• Test scores

2014-2015Youth Leadership Rutherford

• www.rutherfordbep.org/programs/ylr

• Applications due February 3, 2014 to Chamber of Commerce

Junior Parent Night

• Thursday, January 23, 2014

• 7:00 p.m.

• OHS Theatre

• To prepare parents to help their rising senior with 12th grade responsibilities

• Free ACT/SAT prep information

Spring RegistrationComing Soon!

• Late February

• Course Consideration

• Challenge and Rigor

• Dual Enrollment

Spring Test Dates

• AP Exams – May 7-May 14

• IB Exams – May 7-May 25

• Writing Assessment – February 3-28

• EOC Exams – May 5-May 9

Academic Pep RallyThursday, April 24

What are your goals?

Work to make them happen!

Summer Activities

• Senior Pictures – Paul Vaughn Studios

• Campus Visits

• Summer Programs

• Part Time Job

• Job Shadow

• Volunteer

Last Day of School

May 29

Pick up report cards