Rising Senior Grade Level Meeting

TC Roberson High School Counseling Department

Mrs. Eldridge (A-F)Mrs. Wagaman (G-M) Mrs. Parham (N-Z)Mrs. Anderson (9th grade)Ms. McCarthy (Special Programs)Mrs. Hostetter (Social Worker)Mrs. Mendez (Transcripts)Ms. Castelloe (Graduation Initiative)

Registration Timeline

Students receive registration materials and spring semester teachers advise on course selections.

Pick-up, complete, and return course applications to teachers and audition (if applicable)

Advisement and Registration by Homerooms

Registration closes in the end of March

Registration worksheet and parent signature pages due in Homeroom

Core Requirements: 16 Credits

➢English (4)• I, II, III, IV

➢Math (4)• I / II / III• 4th Math Course

➢Health and PE

• Science (3)• Earth/Environmental• Biology• A physical science

(Physical Science/ Chemistry/ Physics)

• Social Studies (4)• World History• American History I• American History II• Civics & Economics

Future Ready Core Graduation Requirements

➢Know NC Exit Standards for high school

●Complete CPR training●Score at proficiency Level III or above on the end-of-

course tests for English I, Math I, and Biology.●Successfully complete a graduation project.

Choose Electives and Concentration Area:

➢Second Language●Ex: Spanish, Latin,

French

➢JROTC➢Arts

●Band●Chorus●Visual Arts●Dance ●Theater

➢CTE Clusters●13 in Buncombe

County & TCR●List available online

➢Physical Education➢Academic Core

●Math●English●Science●Social Studies

Pro Tip: Research your electives before requesting a class!

CTE Courses Possible Honors CreditMust Complete Honors Contract

➢Apparel II➢Drafting II➢Early Childhood Ed. II➢Foods I➢Foods II- Technology ➢Foods II- Enterprise➢ Health Science I➢Health Science II➢Horticulture II➢Marketing

➢MSITA-A➢MSITA-B➢Multimedia Web Design

➢Personal Finance➢Nursing Fundamentals

➢Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

Options On-Campus for Electives

Distance Learning: Online classes supervised by a facilitator in our Distance Learning Lab (see T.C. Roberson website; “e-learning” link under academics)

●High school credit classes●High school + college credit classes●A quiet, independent learning environment

Options Off-Campus for Electives

AB-Tech College:

Dual-credit classes (high school/college) held on the AB-Tech campus during 3rd and 4th periods

- Tuition paid by Buncombe County Schools = FREE COLLEGE

- Student provides transportation and books

Focus on College Planning

➢Six Steps to complete college application process

➢Start Planning now

➢Explore all options

Academic Success1. Write homework in agenda or phone app daily

2. Bring needed materials daily to every class

3. Turn off electronics as soon as the tardy bell

rings (put them out of sight!)

4. Make up work quickly after absence (even

collect it before hand)

5. Organization is Key (folders)

6. Ask questions to clarify assignments before

leaving class

7. Turn in all work on time (penalties for late work)

8. Break projects down into manageable chunks

9. Ask for help

10. You know what it takes to be successful,

assume an active role in your education!

Extracurricular➢ The sooner you get involved, the better➢ Opportunities for leadership➢ Show a passion➢ Develop skills

➢Demonstrate ability to balance

➢Service oriented

➢Shows you stick to things

➢Completes a picture of who you are!

Examples: Clubs, Sports, Church groups, summer programs / camps, volunteer experiences

➢ Recognize strengths and weaknesses➢ Analyze interests and values➢ Achieve a personal goal➢ Increase earning power➢ Prepare for a career and expand

learning➢ Participate in extracurricular activities

and social life➢ Consider influence of family and

friends

Step OneKnow Your Reasons for

Attending College

Step TwoConsider College Characteristics

➢ Majors and Educational Programs➢ Type of School and Degrees Offered➢ Admission Policy➢ Location and Size➢ Costs and Financial Aid➢ Campus Activities➢ Support Services

Step ThreeList, Compare, and Visit Colleges

➢ Compile information from several sources:

➢ Internet/Websites➢ College catalogs, videos, view books➢ College

Representatives ➢ College Fairs

➢ Counselors and

Teachers➢ Parents, Students and

Alumni

Preparing for College Visits

➢ Before the visit● Research the school● E-mail address● Dress● Online personality● Prepare Questions● Address / Information

Labels● TCR visitation policy-

2 College Days for 11th and 12th Grade

● Colleges Visiting TCR

Step FourApply for Admission

➢ Narrow Choices➢ Review College Admission Requirements➢ Know Application Fees and Deadlines➢ Submit Application Materials

• Application for Admission• High School Transcript• Recommendations• Admission Test Scores (Sent directly from • College Board or ACT)• Know Scholarship Requirements • OBSERVE ALL DEADLINES

The Application Process➢Online applications

➢CFNC.org applications for any NC School

➢College Application Week

➢Common Application

➢School Specific Applications

SAT and ACT➢ When do you start?➢ What is the ACT vs. SAT?➢ How do colleges report

the scores?➢ How do you send scores?➢ What is the subject test?➢ Test Dates➢ Register on line SAT=

www.sat.org/registration ➢ Register for ACT=

www.actstudent.org

Test Dates 2014-2015SAT-Test Date Regular Registration

Deadline* March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015* May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015* June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015

ACT- TEST Date Regular Registration Deadline**** March 3, 2015***** ******Given to all

juniors*******April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015*June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015

* Indicates given at TCR School Code- 343-630 Talk to your counselor to see if you qualify for a fee waiver.

Web sites- SAT= www.sat.org/register ACT= www.actstudent.org/start

Transcripts➢Sending transcripts depends on the way a

student applies for admission. ➢Common App is done electronically.➢Many other schools can be done

electronically.➢CFNC can be sent electronically.➢Out of State Schools will have to be mailed.

Sign up in the counseling office and pay $3.00.

➢Student picks up and mails. ➢ Check for School Report/Counselor Report.

The Recommendation

➢Complete Request for Letter of Recommendation. Make copies for teachers, outside references and counselor.

➢Share where you are applying. ➢Give the teacher plenty of time. ➢Check for School Report Forms.

The Personal Resume

➢ Your list of academic, athletic, work and community activities

➢ Make several copies➢ Begin immediately➢Workshops during

SMART Period➢ Utilize Online

Resources

The Personal Statement

➢ Offers information not found on the application

➢ Explain what you can offer the school

➢ Write it yourself➢ Have it proofread➢ Tips on CFNC.org➢Way to sell yourself

Step Five Paying for CollegeTypes of Financial Aid

➢ Merit Awards / Scholarship➢ Need Based Awards / Grants➢ Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans➢ Parent Loans for students➢ Work Study

The FAFSA

➢ Seniors should apply for your PIN number now at www.pin.ed.gov

➢ File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2016 at www.fafsa.ed.gov

➢ Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete the filing process.

Scholarships➢ Register at www.fastweb.com and

www.scholarships.com

➢ Check in Counseling Office and Check TCR Website.

Sign up for Mrs. Parham’s email

list serve!!!

Websites➢CFNC.org

➢SAT.collegeboard.org➢ACTstudent.org

➢usnews.com/education

➢fastweb.com➢Cappex.com➢Fastweb.com➢Bls.gov➢Hsf.net➢Fafsa.ed.gov

➢web1.ncaa.org➢Scholarships.com➢princetonreview.com➢TCR COUNSELING!

●News and Events●Twitter / Facebook

➢ Remain in contact with the colleges to which you have applied.

➢ Consider a second campus visit.

➢ Submit your housing application with a deposit prior to the deadline.

➢ Register for placement testing.

➢ Communicate your final plans to all colleges.

Step Six Finalize Your Plans

Student AthletesNCAA Eligibility Center

➢ Register with the eligibility center➢ After junior year, have Ms. Gaddy send your transcript➢ When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be

sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999"). ➢ Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final

authorization signature online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to enroll in college in the fall semester.

➢ Have your Ms. Gaddy send a final transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center in June.

➢ https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/

If you have any questions, see your counselor:

➢Last names A – F: Michelle Eldridge

➢Last names G – M: Michelle Wagaman

➢Last names N – Z: Melanie Parham

➢Special Programs:

Devon McCarthy