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Pelion High School
Welcome!
Class of 2016 Senior Parent Meeting
PHS Counseling Staff:Jill Zueger: Director of Counseling and Advisement;
Last Names R-Z
Jessica Burke: School Counselor Last Names A-G
Ann Heywood: School Counselor Last Names H-Q
Michael Driggers: Career Development Facilitator
Tara Brazell: Interventionist
Sandy Curry: Power School Operator
Ashley Rogers: Counseling & Advisement Secretary
Lisa Shumpert: Special Services Secretary
Scholarships, Announcements, and much more!
This is our new, improved web page!!! Go to:
www.PelionHScounseling.com
Stay In the Know!Website: www.PelionHScounseling.com
Twitter: @PHSCounseling_1
Instagram: @PHSCounseling_1
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHSCounseling1
Remind Text Updates:
Sign up by texting @PelionHS to 81010
Mrs. Burke (A-G): [email protected]
Mrs. Heywood (H-Q): [email protected]
Mrs. Zueger (R-Z and Director): [email protected]
Mr. Driggers (Career Facilitator): [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
PHS GraduationJune 3, 2016
12:00 p.m. (Noon)Colonial Life Arena
Dates to RememberSenior IGPs: September 15- October 2
Midlands Technical College (Airport Campus) Tour: October 23. Listen for announcements on when to sign up.
EdOp College Fair: October 28 10:10am-10:55am
College Application Day: October 28. Listen for announcements on when to sign up.
First Semester Exams: December 15-18
Dates to Remember2nd Semester Begins: January 6, 2016
Graduation Supplies Delivered: March 14, 2016 (See Mrs. McDermet Rm 220 for more information.) Minimum order is cap/gown/diploma cover Jostens website for more info:
www.rhodesgraduation.com
Prom: April 30, 2016 (See Mrs. Brazell in the Counseling & Advisement Office for more information.)
Senior Awards Night: TBD
Graduation Practice: TBD
Graduation: June 3, 2016 @ 12noon
Transcript (2 copies) 1 White, 1 Purple (keep)
Name Verification SheetYellow paper
Email Setup Pink paper Naviance Flyer White paper Counseling Staff Info. Sheet Orange paper State Scholarship Information White paper
Folder ContentsFolder Contents
Transcript
All courses you’ve taken for high school credit
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)
Courses you’re taking this year
Current class rank
Graduation Requirements 4 English
4 Math
3 Science
1 US History
½ Government
½ Economics
1 Social Studies
1 PE or ROTC
1 Computer Science
1 World Language OR CATE Class
7 Electives
24 Total Units
Highlighted in the “Work In Progress” section of the transcript.
Must earn credit in all classes highlighted to participate in graduation.
GPA is printed in the GPA Summary. Most SC Schools use the GPA and Rank from the SC UGP GPA column.
Honor Graduate- Final GPA of 4.0 or top 10% of the graduating class. The student will be recognized at graduation.
Graduation Requirements
Refuse to FailIf you fail to plan, you plan to
fail.
Panther Time
After School Tutoring
Test Retake Policy
Destination- Work or Military
Work- secure work site toward the end of the school year
Job shadow, Co-Op, Internship 2nd semester still possible
Contact Career Specialist- Mr. Driggers
Military- speak with recruiters when available during lunch
Destination- Two-Year College
Transfer Programs vs. Career Programs
Take entrance exam required by the school.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURSUE A HEALTH CAREER AT MTC, YOU NEED TO TAKE THE SAT OR ACT.
Destination- Four Year College
Additional Four-Year College course requirements
Take a college Entrance Exam (For most colleges) ACT or SAT
Register for the early fall administration
Fee waivers are available for students who qualify.
Which College is right for me?Research Possible Colleges
Internet Searches- NavianceCollege GuideCollege Visits
SENIORS get 2 days Excused for Official College Visits (1 per semester). Simply get something signed and dated from the College and submit to attendance
office. NO PRE-APPROVAL NEEDED.
Call the University/College to set-up parking, best times, etc…
College Application Day
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Announcements will be made telling you when you can sign up.
How to Apply to College
Use the AT&T Method:
Application Apply through the college website.
Test Score Send your test score to the college.
Transcript Send your transcript to the college.
• On-Line applications are preferred by colleges
• Apply to at least three colleges
• Don’t let cost keep you from applying, check for waivers
• Apply NOW- even if you plan to take/retake an entrance exam
Application Apply through the college website
Deadlines!!!
Watch for deadlines- each school/scholarship sets their own
Allow 7 working days for PHS to process applications/requests
Set a personal deadline of October 31.
Application Apply through the college website
Recommendation FormsSome colleges (and many scholarships) will ask
for letters of recommendation.
Contact your references early- allow them at least two weeks to write your letter.
Carefully select references- someone who can comment on your positive characteristics.
Request a recommendation from a teacher through Naviance.
Application Apply through the college website
How to Apply to College
Use the AT&T Method:
Application Apply through the college website.
Test Score Send your test score to the college.
Transcript Send your transcript to the college.
SATSAT Reasoning Test
Critical Reading, Writing, and Math
Register on-line at www.sat.collegeboard.org
Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without charge- take advantage of this
Great Web Site!SAT Question of the DayPractice SAT testsCollege SearchAmend SAT registration informationScholarship Search
Test Score Send your test score to the college.
Redesigned SAT- What does it mean for Seniors???
Odds are- you will not take it
Redesigned SAT starts in March
Old/Redesigned SAT scores cannot be combined for super scoring
Test scores will be delayed for the March administration
SAT Test Dates
ACT One composite score: 1-36
Most colleges require WRITING section
Register on-line at: www.actstudent.org
Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without charge- take advantage of this
Great Web Site!
Test prep, college planning, career planning, amend registration
Test Score Send your test score to the college.
How to create your ACT account for students who took the ACT at school
as juniors:
Go to www.actstudent.org and choose sign up/Log-in.
Select Create Account.
Answer Yes to both questions concerning if you have taken the ACT test before.
Complete the Name, email, etc page.
Enter your ACT ID. This can be found on the student individual score report or the student can call ACT and they will give the student that information.
1-319-337-1270
ACT Test Dates
How to Apply to College
Use the AT&T Method:
Application Apply through the college website.
Test Score Send your test score to the college.
Transcript Send your transcript to the college.
•Build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers
•Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past
•Research careers – Research hundreds of careers and career clusters, and take career assessments
•Create plans for the future – Create goals and to-dos, and complete tasks assigned by the school to better prepare your student for future college and career goals
PowerSchool Parent Portalhttps://powerschool.lexington1.net/public
Parent Portal
Naviancehttp://connection.naviance.com/
pelionhs
Enter your Lexington 1 School Username and Password
Naviance (Con’t)
Naviance (Con’t)
Naviance (Con’t)
Naviance (Con’t)
Add Colleges that you have applied to.
Naviance (Con’t)
Choose Look Up and search the college of your choice.
NavianceRequesting Transcripts
NavianceRequesting Transcripts
Naviance (Con’t)
Naviance Teacher Recommendations
Naviance (Con’t)
Naviance (Con’t)
Transcript Request
All college application transcript requests must be done through Naviance. If you have trouble or can’t find your college though
Naviance, please see your counselor.
TRANSCRIPTS for SCHOLARSHIPSScholarship transcript request
Only needed if scholarship dictates needing an Official Transcript then student needs to request and submit yellow form.
FREE transcripts for scholarshipsIf student “wins/earns” any scholarship,
please give us a copy of award letter- even if you don’t plan to use it!
College AthletesIf you are planning to participate in
college level athletics, you MUST register with the NCAA clearinghouse.
Registration is on-line at:
www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.com
Register NOW. Registration requires submitting your transcript. (Naviance)
You ALSO need to request your final transcript to be sent to the Clearinghouse- so that you will be cleared to play. (Naviance)
MajorsDo not have to earn a major to
graduateHigh school major does NOT have
to match your intended college major
Recognized at Graduation!
Majors Templates are in the District Course Guide
pages 9-46
And on our website!!
Financial Aid vs. Scholarships
Financial Aid- Awarded on needStandard Application
Pell GrantCampus-based ProgramsFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantFederal Work Study ProgramPerkins Loan ProgramStafford LoanPLUS Loans (Parents)
Scholarships- Awarded on MeritDifferent Applications
AcademicAthleticTalentOther areas
Financial Aid NightLate February
Prepare to do your taxes early.
To complete FAFSA you’ll need a
Federal Aid ID
You can apply for your Federal Aid ID today!
https://fsaid.ed.gov/
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% at the end of the sophomore, junior, or senior year
OR Score 1400 on SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 32 ACT Earn a 4.0 GPA at the end of the Junior year**
Early Awards are December 15. The last test date to qualify will be the November Test . Final Awards are June 15. The June test will be the final test you can take to qualify for the Final Decision.
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
Mrs. Zueger 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 yearRank 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 Mid-Year or 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 & Lottery Tuition Assistance
HOPE 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 students
Award 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 FAFSA
Award 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.
ScholarshipsNaviance is the 1st place to start looking for scholarships.
All Scholarships sent to PHS will be posted in Naviance
Other scholarship search engines:FastWeb.comScholarships.comBigFuture
All College/Universities will have their own scholarships posted on their financial aid sites.
DEADLINES are there for a reason. DO NOT miss a DEADLINE!
Local Scholarships
Listed on Naviance
Emailed to Seniors’ Lexington 1 email
Listed on Counseling & Advisement Website
Institutional Scholarships:
Contact your schoolContact your school’’s Financial Aid s Financial Aid Office/WebsiteOffice/Website
Many are automatically consideredMany are automatically considered
Community Scholarships:
Church
Work
ClubsPHS Local Scholarships will come out in the late spring.
Local ScholarshipsLocal Scholarships
Scholarships- continuedWebsites
Scholarship Scams If the scholarship or service asks for money- beware!!
PLEASE submit a copy of any award letter to the Counseling Department. We will use this award letter to tally the scholarship money for the Class of 2016! Students will be recognized on Awards Night and in the graduation program.
National Web Sites
Local Scholarship
s
Institutional
ScholarshipsWher
e you want
to be!!
Other Scholarships
• Return 1 signed copy of the transcript as you leave the theater.
• Return the Name Verification Page
• Sign up in the lobby for an individual IGP meeting if more information is desired.
Next StepsNext Steps
Senior IGP MeetingsSeptember 15-October 2
Sign up for an appointment If you can’t make an appointment, we
will meet with your student individually and send him/her with a packet of information.
Questions?
Thank you for coming!
