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As seniors prepare for graduation, important transitions lie ahead! Join us for Senior Transition Meetings starting Wednesday, Sept. 11th, where parents are invited to discuss college applications, financial aid, and more. Ensure you're on track with credit checks, letters of recommendation, and the Common Application. Be proactive in your academic journey with options like Study Island for Keystone remediation. Stay informed through the Senior High webpage and participate in guidance sessions to fully prepare for life after high school.
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Class of 2014 What to expect when you’re a senior
Senior Transition Meetings • Begin Wednesday Sept 11th - Passes • 15 minutes – parents are invited to attend • Credit check / Focus on college applications / Intro to financial aid • Post Secondary Representatives • Counselor Bulletin Guidance Related – Mr. Habowski
September / October • Online versus Paper • Accuracy • Instant delivery to colleges • Less paperwork to organize and keep track of • Fee Waivers – see your counselor • Common Application • Information session – Wed Sept 11th 2:45-3:00 room 116 College Applications
Most often associated with a secondary school report. • Check to make sure your school requires a letter of recommendation. • Senior Brag Sheet – available in the Guidance Office. • Allow a minimum of 10 school days for a letter of recommendation. Letters of Recommendation
Online – Parchment • Must log on to create account – input registration code • Email invitation will be sent as well. • Cost • Free electronic transcripts (1700 colleges). • $2 for transcripts that need to be mailed. Transcript Request
EASD Home Page Senior High Senior Page Senior Page - What’s going on?
Yearbook Photo – from Martin’s Studio by October 25 Obligation list – see Mrs. Cummings – Grad Project – Must complete, submit, teacher eval and be accepted by March 31, 2014 for any ENB scholarships and to buy PROM tickets; May 9 for participation in graduation ceremony Say What?
SAT – October 5, 2013 Keystones – Dec 3-13, 2013 (Biology & Literature) January 8-22, 2014 (Algebra 1) ASVAB (Jan/Feb, 2014) AP TESTS – May 5-16, 2014 Finals – May 29-June 5, 2014 Exams
ALGEBRA 1 KEYSTONE • Non-Proficient – Your present math class • Your additional optional choice: Alg. 1 Study Island course independently or during a study hall in the e-Lab. • You will retest in the Winter Wave (January 2014) – state requirement
LITERATURE KEYSTONE • Non-proficient – English 11 or L & L 11 with Study Island components embedded in course • Your additional optional choice: Literature Study Island course independently or during a study hall in the e-Lab. • You will retest in the Winter Wave (Dec. 2013) – state requirement
BIOLOGY KEYSTONE • Non-Proficient – Study Island Biology – independently or during a study hall in the e-Lab • You will retest in the Winter Wave (Dec. 2013) – state requirement
SENIOR CAFÉ HOMEROOM • FIRST ROUTE • Graduation Project is completed • Proficiency of the Keystones in all three areas – Alg. 1, Literature, and Biology -OR – • SECOND ROUTE • Graduation Project is completed • Successful completion of the Study Island courses in your non-proficient Keystone areas
December 6, 2013 – senior class meeting (advisory period) – distribution and explanation of graduation outfit purchase packet January 24, 2014 – purchase grad outfit – this is the ONLY day the representative will be @ EHS (not class meeting – by Advisory Homerooms) Graduation – it’s not too early
Participating in the graduation ceremony is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. Participation in the graduation ceremony is not required, but your parents are probably counting on seeing you there. Thoughts to Ponder
P = Previously O= Owned G= Gown Must have been purchased since 2009. Must be in excellent condition Must be brought in for ‘inspection’ and storage by Nov 30, 2013 Length – between knees and ankles Need gown, cap, tassel and victory hood (may purchase individually) There will be no refunds on purchased graduation outfits or POGs. Are you a POG?
Scholarships – not just for college bound – (absences and class/school tardy accumulations will reduce your chances) Social Networking – posts will follow you forever Procrastinating – the real world is 9 months away – be prepared. References – most jobs, scholarships, college applications will expect a reference from a teacher Make Good choices
Any questions? Q & A