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RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
Parent Information Night
March 7, 2017
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Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Donna B. HugerDirector of School Counseling
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School CounselorsMr. Patrick Blake - Last Names: A-C
Mrs. Tanya Amoako - Last Names: D-H
Dr. Yolanda Smith-Charlestin - Last Names: I-O
Ms. Dorothya Nero - Last Names: P-T
Dr. Donna Huger - Last Names: U-Z
School Counseling PersonnelCollege Information Specialist
Dr. Pinkney Epps
Career Specialists Ms. Keredith JamesMr. Aaron Lucas
Work-Based Learning Coordinator Mr. Michael Sumter
GEAR UPMrs. Courtney Moody
Room 209
GEAR UP Webpage:http://rnegearup.weebly.com
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Stay in Touch ● School Counseling Webpage:
http://rnhschoolcounseling.weebly.com
● Twitter: @RNE_Counseling
● Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/renccc
● College/Scholarship – please contact Dr. Epps, at [email protected]
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Parent Portal● Parent Portal gives parents real-time access to
grades as they are posted in a teacher’s grade book.
● Sign up for Parent Portal – Call Ms. Chantel Brown at 699-2800.
● You can have multiple children on the same account.
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Stay in Touch with Teachers● Email is the quickest and most
convenient way to communicate with teachers
● Parent Conference:◦ One Teacher: contact the teacher directly◦ All Teachers: contact your School Counselor⚫ Held Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays @
11:50am-12:23pm (Lunch Period)⚫Wednesdays (Late Start) – 12:10pm-12:45pm⚫ Students are encouraged to attend
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IGP Conferences
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IGP = Individual Graduation Plan
Held to discuss academic progress, review next year’s classes and discuss future educational plans.
Schedules/Registration● Course Registration for 2017-2018 (During the IGP
Conferences)● Process
◦ Teacher – Student Conversation ◦ Teacher Makes Recommendation (core courses)◦ Parent – Student Conversation⚫ Discuss Teacher Recommendations⚫ Choose Core Classes⚫ Choose Electives⚫ Choose Alternates
◦ Counselor – Student IGP Conference◦ May 12 – deadline for course request changes
Naviance Family Connection is comprehensive website that students can use to help make decisions about colleges, scholarships and careers.
Naviance Family Connection provides each student with an online locker that is just for them.
Students can research colleges, conduct career searches, build a resume, create college lists and find scholarship and enrichment programs.
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Graduation Requirements &
Preparing for College
Ms. Dorothya Nero School Counselor
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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
•You need a 60 or better to pass a class
•You cannot have too many absences or you will fail the course, regardless of your grade
•You MUST earn 1 English, 1 Math PLUS a minimum of 3 additional credits to become a sophomore (At least 5 credits total)•You MUST earn 2 English, 2 Math PLUS a minimum of 8 additional credits to become a junior (At least 12 credits total)
•Grades and attendance matter
•Future course placement (CP or Honors)
•Meeting graduation requirements
•Earning scholarships
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Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 creditsMath 4 creditsBiology 1 creditOther Science 2 creditsU.S. History 1 creditGovernment ½ creditEconomics ½ creditOther Social Studies 1 creditPE or JROTC 1 creditWorld Language or CATE 1 creditComputer Science 1 creditElectives (including ½ Health credit) 7 credits
24 credits
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4-year colleges in SC require 3 credits of lab science & 2-3 years of the same world language (depending on the college).
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EOC AssessmentsEOC = End of Course Testing
EOC tests deal specifically with State standards for a course➢Algebra 1➢English 1➢Biology➢US History➢Multiple Choice format (50-65 questions) & Untimed➢20% of final grade for course➢Test Dates: early May (exact dates TBD)
CAVALIERSAfter School Tutoring
➢Monday – Thursday➢3:40 pm – 4:40 pm➢Media Center➢Free Tutoring
Get Involved …
Job Shadowing
Clubs, Co-curricular, and Extra-Curricular Activities
Athletics
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Success in High School is not just in the books…
College Admissions Testing PlanOct. Junior Year PSAT @ RHS No Cost
Students must sign up prior to the deadline each year.
Junior Year ACCUPLACER (Juniors) No CostJunior Year SAT $43-$60Junior Year ACT $40-$60Spring of Junior Year ACT @ RHS No CostSpring of Junior Year WorkKeys @ RHS No Cost
• For students attending a technical school right out of high school, the SAT/ACT is not needed. ACCUPLACER is the test required and is offered various days and times on all Technical College’s Campuses.
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PSAT/NMSQT (October each Year @ RHS)
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The focus is on the knowledge and skills that evidence shows matter most for college and career readiness…have questions and tasks that more closely resemble what is happening in today’s classrooms.” Components:
Evidence Based Reading & Writing TestMath Test
Total Testing Time: 2 hours and 45 minutesScoring:
Total Score Range (320-1520)Reading & Writing Score Range (160-760)Math Score Range (160-760)*No deduction for incorrect answers
ACTwww.act.org5 Sections⚫ Reading⚫ English⚫ Math⚫ Science⚫ Writing (optional)
● No penalty for wrong answers● Uses a composite score (Maximum score is 36)● Current Cost:
◦$56.50 with Writing◦$39.50 without Writing
● Universally accepted● Will include a summer test date starting in the summer of 2018
20Prices and information are subject to change.
SAT
21Prices and information are subject to change.
www.collegeboard.com4 Components
ReadingWriting & LanguageMathEssay (optional)
No deduction for incorrect answersScore Report:
Total Score (400-1600)Reading & Writing Scores (200-800)Math Score (200-800)Essay—reported separately and not part of total score
Current Cost: $54.50 with Writing$43 without Writing
Universally accepted
Official SAT Practice with
KHANAcademywww.khanacademy.org/sat
Scholarships
Dr. Pinkney Epps College Specialist
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ScholarshipsIt’s never too early to begin thinking about scholarships… All high school credit grades count!
Recent Scholarship Totals:Class of 2016: $14.589 millionClass of 2015: $16.950 million (RECORD)Class of 2014: $13.437 millionClass of 2013: $12.974 million Class of 2012: $10.583 million
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Scholarships❑ Remind students they are building a
transcript and resume
❑ Keep a resume of all honors, awards, extra-curricular activities, community service hours, etc. – organize by grade
❑ Limited opportunities for underclassmen in terms of college scholarships
❑ Look for essay contests, competitions, etc.
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Searching for Scholarships?❑ http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/
(Scholarships available for 9th-12th grades.)
❑ http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
❑ https://www.scholarships.com/
❑ https://uncf.org/scholarships (For students who attend private HBCUs.)
❑ https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/all-scholarships-2/
(Scholarships sorted by month.)
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SC Education Lottery Scholarships
✓Palmetto Fellows $6700✓ 1200 SAT/27 ACT and 3.5 GPA and Top 6%:
SAT of 1200 or ACT score of 27 and a cumulative 3.5 GPA on the Uniform Grading Scale at end of junior year and rank in the top 6% of the class at end of either sophomore, junior year, or senior year.
✓ 1400 SAT/32 ACT and a 4.0 GPA on the Uniform Grading Scale at the end of the junior year or senior year.
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SC Education Lottery Scholarships✓ Life Scholarship (up to $5000)
NO APPLICATION IS NECESSARY – college of enrollment will determine eligibility status based on the final transcript.
To be eligible, a senior must meet TWO of these three requirements: ✓ 3.0 GPA on Uniform Grading Scale at the end of senior year ✓ 1100 SAT or 24 ACT (SAT super scoring allowed)✓ Graduate in the top 30% of class. (no rounding allowed)
Please note: First time entering freshmen attending an eligible 2-year or technical institution must earn a 3.0 GPA on Uniform Grading Scale on the final transcript.
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SC Education Lottery Scholarships
✓ Hope Scholarship (up to $2800)NO APPLICATION IS NECESSARY – The college of enrollmentdetermines eligibility status based on final transcript.
Eligible students attending a state 4-year or private institution receive up to $2,800 during the first year of attendance only.
To be eligible, seniors must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on the UniformGrading Scale on the final transcript.
Recipients MUST NOT be a Life or Palmetto Fellows Scholarshiprecipient.
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Lottery Tuition Assistance Program ● Must complete FAFSA● Must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours
each term as a degree-seeking student in a certificate, diploma, or associate degree program.
● Must first apply for federal grants and the SC Need Based Grant
● Currently, eligible students may receive up to $95 per hour if enrolled part time or up to $1140 if enrolled full time per semester.
● The award amount is subject to change based on funding.
Avoid Scholarship ScamsNEVER pay to apply for a scholarship Websites to check for scams:
South Carolina Department of Education www.sde.state.sc.us Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.govBetter Business Bureau www.bbb.org
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NCAA Eligibility Center● All athletes who intend to play Division 1 or Division 2 athletics
must register online with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
● Students should register junior or senior year.
● SAT/ACT scores must be submitted by the Testing Agencies (Code 9999). The Eligibility Center super scores the SAT and ACT. Official Transcripts are required.
● Students must sign release sheet in Guidance to have transcript sent.
● Current cost is $80; some student may qualify for a fee waiver. See you school counselor to see if you quality.
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NCAA EligibilityFull Qualifier:
Complete 16 Core Courses - 10 of the 16 must be completed before the senior year and 7 of those 10 must be in English, math, or science.
Minimum Core GPA 2.3 plus test score based on NCAA sliding scale.
Academic Redshirt: (practice but not compete)
Complete 16 Core CoursesMinimum Core GPA of 2.0 plus test score based on
NCAA sliding scale.
NAIA Eligibility Center● All athletes who intend to play NAIA athletics must
register online with the NAIA Eligibility Center at www.NAIAeligibilitycenter.org.
● Students can register junior or senior year.● SAT/ACT scores must be submitted by the Testing
Agencies (Code 9876). The Eligibility Center super scores the SAT and ACT. Official Transcripts are required.
● Students must sign release sheet in Guidance to have transcript sent.
● Current cost is $80
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NAIA Eligibility – Early Decision for HS Seniors
Students who have completed their junior year of high school and have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale OR who are midway through senior year and have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and who have the minimum test scores required (18 ACT or 860 SAT), may obtain an eligibility determination before graduating from high school.
NAIA Eligibility – Early Decision for HS Seniors
Those students will need to request that their official transcripts be sent to the NAIA Eligibility Center and contact ACT or SAT to have their test scores sent directly.
Career Clusters &Work-based Learning
Opportunities
Ms. Keredith James &Mr. Michael Sumter
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Career Clusters’ icons are being used with permission of the:
States’ Career Clusters Initiative www.careerclusters.org
Career Clusters
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Career ServicesThe Career Services Department assist and supports guidance and the college center; military liaison, career interest assessment, career days, and college fairs.
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Career ServicesRichland Northeast uses career assessments (SCOIS) to offer built-in career services and developmental life services for all students.
It is an important part to the students experience specifically designed to help with their career choices.
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Career Services
The development of personal profiles, career portfolios, networking and soft skills will allow the students a continuing growth towards college, military, the workforce and beyond.
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Annual Career Fair ● Richland Northeast High School is excited to offer career
exploration day to our students.
● Career Day creates a critical link between the classroom and the workplace by employing students to explore various career options so that they can make informed educational and career choices.◦ An introduction to career: exposure to career opportunities◦ Engaged learning: speakers give insight on education
requirements in their specific fields◦ Curriculum relevance: students identify how their classroom
activities and course selections help with their career choices◦ Career Preparedness: students discover and identify college
majors and/or technical programs that prepare them for their career path.
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Work-Based Learning ● Work Based Learning Course
◦ The Work Based Learning Course allows juniors and seniors to earn credits by reporting work hours, creating a resume, learning soft skills and other work related habits. Through written reflections and supervisor evaluations, students can earn up to 2 credits. Grades are recorded as a part of their grade history.
● Job Shadowing◦ All students are encouraged to job shadow throughout their high
school years. Students are encouraged to shadow family and friends. Shadowing can also be set up through the Work Based Learning Coordinator when students have a specific career in mind.
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Work-based Learning
●Resume◦ All students are encouraged to have a working resume. The
WBL Coordinator and CDFs help students create a resume and provide guidelines for keeping the resume up to date.
●Interview Coaching◦ The WBL Coordinator and CDFs provide students the opportunity to
practice the entire job process through instructions on filling out applications and how to prepare for the interview; from how to dress, what questions to prepare to answer, to how to perform a proper handshake.
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Questions, Concerns,
Comments?
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