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BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL

BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL. Congratulations Class of 2015. COUNSELORS. A - Ca                       Dr. Trusty  John.Trusty@pgcps.org Cb - Gard                Mrs. Thomas-Nelson Donna.ThomasNelson@pgcps.org Gare - Ka                Ms. Hooban Dolores.Hooban@pgcps.org

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BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations Class of 2015

  2. COUNSELORS A - Ca                      Dr. Trusty John.Trusty@pgcps.org Cb - Gard               Mrs. Thomas-Nelson Donna.ThomasNelson@pgcps.org Gare - Ka               Ms. HoobanDolores.Hooban@pgcps.org Kb - Oli                   Ms. Moore Regina.Moore@pgcps.org Olj - Spei                  Dr. Taylor MTaylor@pgcps.or Spej - Z                   Mrs. Gardiner Michele.Gardiner@pgcps.org Senior Class Administrator: Ms. Washington mic2.washington@pgcps.org

  3. Information You Need • Class of 2015 Reference Sheet • Senior contract • SAMPLE RESUME WRITING • Sample Resume • Personal Data Sheet • Transcript Request • SAT and ACT Test Dates • SAT and ACT comparison sheet • FAFSA Website • NCAA Eligibility • College Essay writing help sign up in guidance

  4. GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS STUDENTS MUST Earn a minimum of 21 credits including 4 English 3 Mathematics ( including Algebra 1 and Geometry) 3 Social Studies ( U.S. History, Government, World History) 3 Science (including Biology) 1 Fine Arts 1 Foundations of Technology ½ Personal Fitness ½ Health Education Complete a state-approved pathway to graduation which includes either 2 Foreign Language Credits OR 2 Advanced Technology Credits OR Completion of a state approved career and technology program such as Career Cooperative Education (work study) Complete 24 hours of student service. . (Obtain Site Approval before you do your hours)

  5. HSA • 2015 GRADUATES MUST TAKE AND PASS THE HSA TESTS. • Passing Scores: • Algebra 1 - 412 • Biology - 400 • English 10 - 396 A combined score of 1208. Make-up HSA Test- October 2014 Some students will be enrolled in an HSA AVP Course.

  6. SENIOR CONTRACTS • Counselors and students meet in the early fall to • discuss credits earned, graduation requirements and future • plans. • The contract is signed by the counselor and the student. • A copy of the contract is mailed home for parents and • students to review.

  7. RECOMMENDATIONS • Seniors needing a letter of recommendation or a secondary school report for college applications should do the following: • Complete a thorough resume (sample in folder). • Turn in resume and/or application to appropriate teacher/counselor. • Give 15 business days to complete letter of recommendation. • Students must pick up their letter of recommendation/ application. Guidance will not mail applications to the college.

  8. Transcript Request • Students should: • Submit the permission to release information form with appropriate signatures (needs to be submitted one time only). • Submit a transcript request form (one must be filled out every time a transcript is requested). • Give the Guidance secretary three –five business days to generate transcript. • Return to pick up transcript (Guidance will not mail or fax transcripts).

  9. FINAL GRADES • May 2015, each senior needing a final transcript must fill out a final transcript form. • Final transcript request forms must be submitted before the senior’s last day. • Bowie High School will mail the final transcript to the school requested.

  10. COLLEGE VISITS TO BOWIE • In September College Representatives schedule visits to BHS • Listen to morning announcements to hear the schedule of schools • Go to Guidance before 1st period on the day of the visit to obtain a pass • If a student obtains a pass and fails to show for the scheduled visit, they will not be permitted to attend any future college visits • Only sign up for schools that interest you • Prepare appropriate questions to ask the representatives

  11. BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR OCTOBER 14, 2014 APPROXIMATELY 100 REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PRESENT

  12. COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2 YEAR INSTITUTION WHERE STUDENTS CAN EARN AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE, AND/OR TRANSFER CREDITS TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY NO SAT/ACT SCORES ARE REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAMS ARE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE A STUDENT’S LEVEL INTO COLLEGE LEVEL MATH AND ENGLISH COURSES

  13. ADMISSION TESTS CEEB CODE 210-283 SAT – http://www.collegeboard.com ACT – http://www.actstudent.org

  14. FINANCIAL AID EASY PLANNER • FIND OUT WHAT COLLEGE WILL COST • SEE IF YOU’RE SAVING ENOUGH • ESTIMATE YOUR SHARE • SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS • APPLY FOR AID AND LOANS • COMPARE YOUR AID AWARDS

  15. FAFSA WEBSITE http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Submit the FAFSA form on or after January 1, 2015

  16. A.S.V.A.B. TEST DATE INTERPRETATION FALL 2014 TBD GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS NO MILITARY OBLIGATION

  17. ARMED SERVICES CAREER • Sign up for the ASVAB • Decide on the branch of military you would like to join • Meet with the local recruiter • Finalize your plans and departure dates

  18. GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2015!!

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