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Preparing for your Senior Year

Preparing for your Senior Year. Meade High School School Counseling and Guidance Department June 19, 2014. Ms. Marquenta Taylor mitaylor@aacps.org New Counselor Mrs. Grace Matthews gmatthews@aacps.org Mrs. Kandice Smith krsmith2@aacps.org Mr. Jeffrey Robinson jrobinson@aacps.org

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Preparing for your Senior Year

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  1. Preparing for your Senior Year Meade High School School Counseling and Guidance Department June 19, 2014

  2. Ms. Marquenta Taylor mitaylor@aacps.org • New Counselor • Mrs. Grace Matthews • gmatthews@aacps.org • Mrs. Kandice Smith • krsmith2@aacps.org • Mr. Jeffrey Robinson • jrobinson@aacps.org • Mrs. Bianca Pilewski (Dept. Chair) • bpilewski@aacps.org • Mrs. Tiffany Spalding 9-12 IB • tspalding@aacps.org Meade School Counseling Staff

  3. I can’t wait to be a Senior! • Rising Freshman

  4. You’re a Senior!

  5. Attend school and all classes everyday • Study and complete all assigned work • Focus on your GPA • Get involved • Be a Role Model- Exhibit the Mustang Code • Use Naviance often • Meet all Deadlines Senior Academic Expectations

  6. Graduation Requirements Senior Status • 26 Credits • 4 English • 3 Social Studies • Government, US History, World History • 3 Science • Biology + 2 lab sciences • 4 Math • Algebra 1, Geometry + 2 higher mathematics • 1 Physical Education • Fitness for Life + fitness elective • ½ Health • 1 Technology • 1 Fine Arts • 8.5 Electives • 75 Hours Student Service Learning • HSA exams • Completer program • 20 Graduation Credits • Student Service Learning • HSA or Bridge eligible Senior Status

  7. Algebra 1 412 • English 10 396 • Biology 400 • Combination score 1208 • Bridge for Academic Excellence • Some students may take the PARC High School Assessments - HSA

  8. Summer School July 8-August 7 • Twilight School • Evening High School Credit Recovery Options

  9. Ms. Booker Ms. Ramos Senior Class Advisors

  10. Chris Samayoa -President • Jordan McClung-Vice President • Kiana Osborne-Secretary • Michelle Rogers-Treasurer Class Officers

  11. August 26 – First Day of School • October 6-17 HSA exams • October 11 – SAT senior priority • October 26 – ACT senior priority • October 31– End of marking period 1 • November 1 -25 – College Applications due • January 1 – FAFSA PIN • January 12-17 HSA exams • January 20-23 Semester exams • January 23 – End of semester 1 • http://www.aacps.org/ • January 31 – College Applications due • January 31 – All student service hours completed • February 14 – FAFSA completion • April 10 – End of third marking period • April 13-17 – HSA exams • May - AP exams • May - IB exams • May - Prom • May 22- 28 – Senior exams • May 28 – Last day for seniors • June 5 at 3:30 Graduation • http://meadeseniorhigh.org/ Dates to RememberHINT: put in the calendar of your phone

  12. High School is your Bridge to your Future!

  13. Un-Weighted GPA Weighted GPA •  A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by quality points earned from all courses taken in grades 9-12. This includes required courses and electives. Points are earned at the following rate: • A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points D=1 point E=0 points • Honors courses: A=4.5 B=3.5 C=2 D=1 E=0 • AP and IB courses: A=5 B=4 C=2 D=1 E=0 • Report Card vs Transcript GPA

  14. Class rank is based on final semester weighted average in all subjects taken in grades 9-11. Class rank is first determined at the end of the sixth semester (junior year). • Class rank is re-calculated at the end of the first semester of the senior year and at the end of the senior year. • Students having the same GPA are assigned the same rank. Class Rank

  15. One Stop Shop Tasks to complete Naviance is an online support for managing the post-secondary process. • College Tab • Career Tab • About Me • Counselors use Naviance to share important information as well as search for potential scholarship recipients • Teachers can be contacted via Naviance for recommendations • https://connection.naviance.com/meadeshs • Learning Style Inventory • Do What You Are • Career Interest Profiler • My Game Plan • Brag Sheet • FAFSA Forecaster • Resume Naviance

  16. Ordering Transcripts Other Documents • Naviance • Paper request form in Guidance • Letters of recommendation • Naviance • Work permits • MD Division of Labor • www.dllr.state.md.us • Quick Links • Minor Work Permits • Directions on Application – complete • Print receipt with “Control Number” • Bring completed application and receipt to Guidance Transcripts and others documents

  17. SAT ACT • Aptitude test • 3 components • Critical Reasoning, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test • Scale of 2400, with each section worth 800 points. • Correction for guessing-1/4 of a point off for each wrong answer • Fee-Waivers • http://sat.collegeboard.org/register • School code 210531 • Be prepared to make college choices • Achievement test • 5 components • English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test • Based on the number of correct answers-no penalty for guessing • Each subject test is scored 1 to 36, and scores are averaged to create composite score • Fee-Waivers • http://www.actstudent.org Testing 1-2-3

  18. Create your account online • http://sat.collegeboard.org/register • http://www.actstudent.org • Remember your login information • Both sites provide more then testing • Remember to include MHS school code • 210531 • Have a list of colleges/schools you are interested in ready when you register Sending SAT and ACT scores

  19. September 28 – National Performing & Visual Arts College Fair - Washington DC • October 27 – National College Fair Baltimore Convention Center • October 30 - Meade High School College Fair College Fairs

  20. Early College Access Program Process • Partnership between Anne Arundel Public Schools and Anne Arundel Community College which allows students to enroll in college courses while they are in high school. • High School 11th or 12th graders • 16 years of age • Minimum GPA of 2.0 • Counselor recommendation www.aacc.edu • Fill out application • Take Accuplacer • Return forms to counselor • Register for course • Copy of registration form to counselor ECAP

  21. It’s a Process • Search for schools or programs • Applications- watch for deadlines • Financial Aid • Decision • Acceptance Life after High School Plan

  22. Grades in academic courses • Plan your time • Complete homework • Learn to study • Take advantage of tutoring • Make appropriate adjustments Most important factor?

  23. Types of Financial Aid Federal Student Aid • Scholarship • Grants • Work-study • Loans • Naviance • Information & Links WWW.FEDERALSTUDENTAID.ED.GOV • Not just for college • FAFSA – “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” • FAFSA4caster – Naviance • FAFSA PIN www.fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid

  24. Senior meeting • Prepare for Fall SAT and ACT • Research schools • Take virtual or real tours • Personal Statement – “Your Story” • Summer Assignments • Athletes update Core GPA and review NCAA eligibility rules • www.clearinghousecalculator.org and http://web1.ncaa.org Summer TO DO List

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