Welcome

1. Welcome Class of 2020!

2. Who is my Counselor? • A-D Mr. Grabiecmgrabiec@wcpss.net • E-K Ms. Avery mavery@wcpss.net • L-Ra Mr. Donatiniddonatini@wcpss.net • Re-Z Ms. Little vwlittle@wcpss.net • Dean of Students Ms. Carpinolcarpino@wcpss.net

3. Important Names to Know • Student Services Secretary- Ms. Jarvis, tjarvis@wcpss.net • Intervention Coordinator- Mr. Shaffer, bshaffer@wcpss.net • Registrar- Ms. Jackson, arjackson@wcpss.net • Student Assistance Program Coordinator (SAP)-Ms. Jennings, rjennings@wcpss.net • Career Development Coordinator- Ms. Claiborne, tclaiborne@wcpss.net • Financial Aid FAFSA Adviser-Ms. Norwood, mnorwood@wcpss.net

4. How Can I Make an Appointment to See My Counselor? * Email them for an appointment * Fill out an appointment request slip in Student Services* If it is an emergency you do NOT need an appointment

5. Graduation Requirements • 4 English • 4 Mathematics • 3 Science • 4 Social Studies • 1 Health/PE • 2 Electives from Arts, CTE or Foreign Language • 8 Electives of your choice • 26Total Credits

6. Do I Need a Foreign Language to Graduate From High School? • You donot need to take a foreign language to graduate from high school! • You do need 2 consecutive levels of foreign language to be eligible for NC public college admissions.

7. College Applications What’s Included: Letters of Recommendation: Give at least 2 weeks notice Who to ask? Addressed and stamped envelope if on paper • Transcript • Secondary school report (if required) • School profile (if required) • Essays, letter(s) of recommendation and activity resumes as required. Not all schools ask for these.

8. Who Gets In? • North Carolina University System Minimum Admissions requirements: • 2.5 Minimum GPA • 800 Minimum SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) • 17 Minimum ACT (composite) • 2 levels of the same foreign language • Higher Math • Rigor of courses- keep it up senior year! • GPA • Rank • ACT/SAT • Discipline Issues- answer truthfully on applications • Personal Essays • Extracurriculars

9. Standardized Testing • Cost for the SAT is $64.50 with essay and $49.50 without the essay • Cost of the ACT is $68 with writing and $52 without the writing section • Fee Waivers • Accommodations • The difference between the tests • SAT Subject Tests. Not required for all schools • Register via www.sat.org and www.act.org

10. Students with IEPs and 504 Plans • Colleges are legally responsible for providing services to students with learning needs • Services can vary- check with the colleges you are interested in • Greatschools.org is a good resource for students seeking information on test accommodations, legal rights and responsibilities and study skills

11. Undocumented Students • Colleges have guidelines they follow for undocumented students • Please contact the college/university of your choice regarding any required paperwork • See your counselor for more information

12. Wake Tech and Other Community Colleges • Advantages: • Cost • Smaller Classes • Chance to improve grades and then transfer to a four year college if desired

13. Trade Schools and Other Educational Opportunities • There are many independent schools that offer degree programs in a variety of fields. • Examples are: ECPI, Miller-Motte College, Universal Technical Institute, Johnson and Wales • Make sure to compare tuition, transferability of credits, accreditation • Compare what these schools offer with what NC community colleges offer

14. Military • Ms. Claiborne will talk about recruiters at Sanderson • Selective Service • Military academy information

15. College Bound Athletes • Register with NCAA Eligibility Center • See your coach or Mrs. Carpino for information • Minimum GPA for Division 1 sports is 2.3. SAT is a sliding scale based on GPA minimum • GPA for Division 2 sports is 2.0. Min. SAT 820 (CR+M) • Waivers available

16. College Jargon- What Does it Mean? Offer of conditional admission Denied Deferred Waitlisted • Early action • Early decision- BINDING • Regular admission • Rolling admission

17. Communicating With College Representatives Make sure your email address is professional Do not write an email as if it were a text Include your full name, date of birth and the name of your high school when communicating with admissions representatives Check spelling and grammar very carefully

18. NC Residency Determination • Requiredform for any student going to a public 2 or 4 year college/university, or seeking state grants of any kind • Things to know:  • 1. The form is mandatory. It is long and thorough and you will need your parent's help • 2. By completing this form, it will be determined if you are eligible for in-state or out-of-state tuition • 3. You only need to do the form one time to establish your residency, regardless of how many years you are in college or how many schools to which you apply • 4. This form can ONLY be filled out through CFNC • Complete information online at: https://www.ncresidency.org/ • See handout for more information- High School student needs parent/legal guardian information:social security numbers (or other identifiable number), tax return information, vehicle registration number, driver’s license and more • If you are in transition with housing (MV) see your counselor for help

19. Transcripts • Common Application- Link your counselor’s email address, your counselor will then upload the transcript for you (free) • In State Schools- www.cfnc.org (free) • Out of State Schools or Scholarships- www.wcpss.net/transcipts (1st 3 are free) • Quick link- On left side of main Sanderson site

20. Financial Aid • FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Available October 1 • Every college has a preferred FAFSA deadline to be considered for scholarships- check with your schools • Ms. Norwood- Financial Aid FAFSA Advisor, sign up in Student Services at the front desk. Wednesday appointments • Never pay someone for a “guaranteed” scholarship or to complete your FAFSA! • FAFSA Day, www.cfnc.org/fafsaday Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9-12

21. Scholarship Information Look on the Sanderson site under Students, then Student Services then Scholarships/Awards. Updated regularly!

22. Scholarship Criteria • Academic merit • Leadership activities • Community service • Special talents (artistic, athletic etc.) • Honors and achievements • Financial need • Essays

23. Senior Year To Do List • Take the SAT or ACT in the fall • Visit colleges (you get 2 “free” visits as far as exam exemptions) • Visit www.cfnc.org for college planning • Review your transcript for accuracy • Complete Personal Information Sheet if you need a recommendation letter from your counselor • Think about who to ask for letters of recommendation • Apply to colleges • Apply for scholarships • Complete the FAFSA (see Ms. Norwood) • Complete Residency Determination Form • Keep your grades up (colleges get mid year/final grades) • Take advantage of college representatives that visit SHS

24. Stay in Touch! • Just For Seniors Site: SHS website > students > student services > Just for seniors! • Twitter: @mrs_carpino

25. Congratulations Class of 2020! • Ms. Claiborne, our CDC, will now share some information with you • After her presentation you will get a copy of your transcript • Please email your counselor with questions! We are here to help you

26. Career Services Ms. Claiborne, CDC- tclaiborne@wcpss.net Location: RM 166 Career Center

27. Undecided about your Next Steps? • Take an interest or skills inventory to help you identify potential career options. • Helps you match your interests and skills to occupations you would like or perform well • My Next Move • CFNC • NC Works Online • O*NET (Great tool to research careers & occupations) • JA My Way (Junior Achievement) • Major Clarity

29. Explore Your Interests • Job Shadowing (a day observing someone in that career) • Internship (short term i.e. 4-6 weeks) Honors Option • Volunteer at a company! • Get work experience/ Part time job- • Current job flyers in Career Center or website • Attend Career Fairs & College Fairs to meet & network w/people that can help you. • Networking is one of the top ways to find a job • Interview someone working in the field! • Find a career mentor!

30. Job Searching tools • Set Personal/Professional Goals • Write/Update your RESUME and other online profiles. • Practice your INTERVIEWING SKILLS • Attend Career & College Fairs • Networking Events • Look at job trends, fastest growing as well as declining industries!!

31. What employers want!!

32. Consider a Career in the Trades! Barber Welder Electrician Plumber Pipefitter Carpenter Roofer Solar Energy Technician Heavy Equipment Operator Collision Repair Automotive Technician Cosmetologist Truck Driver Architectural Drafter Construction Manager Brick Masons Machinist Helpers Aviation Mechanic Wind Turbine Technician Drill Operators (Oil/Gas) Painter Glazier

33. Military Options • Recruiters are here to answer your questions • Air Force- Una Paul • Army- SSGT SMEAD & SSGT Jackson • Coast Guard GM1 Jason Trail • Marines SSGT Thomas Wilkie • National Guard SGT Kricko • Navy Petty Officer Emily Compton • Contact info for each recruiter in the CAREER CENTER or CC website! • Table set ups on campus once a month during both lunch periods lobby outside of cafeteria.

34. ASVAB- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery • Sanderson Fall Test Date: November 22, 2019*** • Sanderson Spring Test Date: February 27, 2020 • Sign up in career center now if you want to take the test! • Interpretation of scores provided • Enlistment and bonus options will be provided upon return of scores from MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station)

35. Military Service Academies • US Air Force Academy, CO • US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY • US Military Academy, West Point, NY • US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD • US Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT Does not require congressional nomination • Lengthy & competitive process; Visit website of Academy of interest to get a checklist and see deadlines. • Must receive a nomination from NC senator or the congressional representative serving your district.

36. Senior Military Colleges • The Citadel • Virginia Military Institute • Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets • Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership • Norwich University • Texas A & M Corps of Cadets • University of North Georgia • “Similar to service academies, senior military colleges (SMCs) offer a combination of higher education and military instruction. They offer financial aid packages for eligible students. Every SMC cadet must participate in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, but only those cadets who receive an ROTC scholarship are required to enter military service following graduation.” Taken from todaysmilitary.com

37. Selective Service- It’s the law! • All young men must register when they turn 18 years old. 30 days prior or after. • Registering does not mean you’re entering the military • Think of it as a database of eligible men that could be called up to serve if a draft were necessary. Seeks to make the selection process fair. • Failure to register is a felony punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or jail time. • Failure to register also makes you ineligible for federal financial aid, certain federal jobs, security clearance and more. www.sss.gov

38. College & Career Options FAIRThursday, October 178:00-10:00 a.m./ small gym

39. UPCOMING Career Focused Events! • Career and College Fair • Thursday, Oct. 17th 8:00-10:00 a.m. • Attend with class or sign up for a pass to attend • Chick Tech For girls interested in STEM (Learn to code! Free! Transportation provided! • ACE Mentoring Program Architecture, Construction & Engineeringprogram • $ Reality of Money $ Financial Literacy Simulation • NC Auto Expo & Career Fair Follow @careersandersonto stay up to date on all activities!!

40. College Admissions Reps come to Sanderson to speak to you about admissions, campus life, financial aid, etc.

41. At Sanderson October 2019… Sign up in career center. • High Point University • Appalachian State University • University of Alabama • UNC- Chapel Hill • University of Vermont • NC Central University • Columbia University • Elon University • UNC- Asheville

42. NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program  ... the degree that pays ... the other four-year degree • Apprenticeship “An arrangement in which you get hands-on training, technical instruction, and a paycheck—all at the same time. Apprentices work for a sponsor, such as an individual employer or a business-union partnership, who pays their wages and provides the training.” • Over $150,000 investment in each apprentice. • Gain your Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering at Wake Tech or Mechatronics at VGCC • Some pre-requisites apply. • NC TAP will visit SHS this fall for an info session. • Sign up in career center to attend.

43. SHS Grads as NCTAP Apprentices @Superior Tooling

44. Questions? Contact Ms. Claiborne, CDCtclaiborne@wcpss.net