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Class of 2015 Parent Meeting

Class of 2015 Parent Meeting. Our class of 2015. WE ARE 380 STRONG!. Want to Graduate?. English-4 Units Math-4 Units Science-3 Units US History-1 Unit Government/Economics—1 Unit Other Social Studies—1 Unit PE—1 Unit Computer Technology—1 Unit Foreign Language or Career Course-1 Unit

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Class of 2015 Parent Meeting

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  1. Class of 2015Parent Meeting

  2. Our class of 2015 WE ARE 380 STRONG!

  3. Want to Graduate? • English-4 Units • Math-4 Units • Science-3 Units • US History-1 Unit • Government/Economics—1 Unit • Other Social Studies—1 Unit • PE—1 Unit • Computer Technology—1 Unit • Foreign Language or Career Course-1 Unit • Electives (can be anything!!)—7 Units

  4. Attendance • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!!!!!!!!! • No more than 5 absences in a semester course • No more than 10 absences in a year course • Do not rely on Seat Time Recovery • Check the Student Portal often

  5. Want to attend a Tec School? • Open Enrollment with HS Diploma • SAT/ACT/Tec Test • Can earn an Associate degree—2 years • Can transfer to 4 year college/University

  6. Want to attend a 4 year College/University after RHS? • All Graduation Requirements • 2 or 3 years of foreign language • 3 Lab Science • 1 Fine Art • 1 Math beyond Algebra 2

  7. SAT/ACT Required by 4 year colleges Retake if your score is close for scholarships Take the Writing Section at least 1 time Deadline for Oct 11 SAT is Sept 12. Deadline for Oct. 25 ACT is Sept 19.

  8. Fee Waivers • Students may qualify for a fee waiver for both college applications and the ACT/SAT tests—2 waivers per lifetime • Must receive free or reduced lunch to qualify. • Must have used an SAT waiver to qualify for college application waiver—it’s up to the college whether to accept these. • Waivers are in my office

  9. Score Reporting • Colleges/Universities will not accept scores from Riverside as official scores. • Most institutions and NCAA require that scores be sent directly by the testing service. • Can be done at time of registration • Can be requested from testing service for a fee.

  10. College Visits • Students are strongly encouraged to make college visits. • Follow procedure in handbook on page 3-middle column. Request made by parent prior to visit College written verification upon return Seniors are allowed 3 days prior to 4th 9 weeks. THESE DAYS DO COUNT IN YOUR TALLY!!!

  11. Resumes • Create your Resume and give to Ms. Collins for her recommendation. Also give one to any teacher or other person you ask to write you a recommendation. • I put a blue sheet in your red folder last year that you may use. I will also accept one on other format. Keep it simple!!!

  12. Application Process • Nearly all applications are now online and up and running. • Pick up a yellow “Class of 2015 Transcript for EACH application, even if you are using the Common Application that will go to multiple schools. After tonight, emails will not be honored. • Follow the directions on the form carefully and sign. • Return to Ms. Collins in Guidance. Only if I am out of the office are you to give the form to someone else. I will inform the guidance secretary when this is appropriate.

  13. SC Scholarships • SC HOPE Scholarship • LIFE Scholarship • Palmetto Fellows Scholarship • SC Need-based Grant • Lottery Tuition Assistance

  14. General Eligibility • US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card) • SC Resident* • No felony convictions • No second or subsequent alcohol/drug misdemeanors • Enroll in a degree-seeking program at an eligible SC institution

  15. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP • 3.0 Final GPA • No application • Must attend SC 4 year institution • Up to $2800—1 year award

  16. LIFE Scholarship • Eligibility at a 2-year institution • 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) upon high school graduation • Eligibility at a 4-year institution • Earn 2 of the follow 3 requirements • 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) upon high school graduation • 1100/SAT or 24/ACT • Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class

  17. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship • TWO opportunities to apply: • Early Award: Mid-October- December 15th • Late Award: Mid-April-June 15th • Counselor driven application process • The application and application materials must be submitted via the high school/home school association and in the Commission office by the established deadlines (listed above)

  18. Eligibility Requirements • Rank in the top 6% at the end of the 10th, or the 11th , or the 12th grade academic year • Earn a 1200 on the SAT/27 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year) • Earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) • OR

  19. Alternate Criteria (without regard to rank) • Earn a 1400 on the SAT/32 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year) • Earn a 4.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) • $6700 1st year—Up to $7500 years 2-4

  20. LIFE & PFS Enhancements • Must be enrolled in approved math/science major at college • Must earn 14 credit hours of math and/or science by the end of 1st academic year • Begin at the start of 2nd year • Up to an additional $2500

  21. SC Need-Based Grant • Must complete FAFSA • Can be used at both 2year and 4 year institutions. • Must be considered a degree-seeking student • Up to $2500 for full time student

  22. Lottery Tuition Assistance • Degree seeking student at a tech school or 2 year campuses • FAFSA is required • $1140 for full-time student

  23. Tuition Grants • Can only be used at a private institution in SC • Must complete FAFSA • Based on Financial Need • Parents must be SC residents • Top 75% or 900 SAT or 19 ACT or 2.0 • Maximum for 2014-15 is set at $3000

  24. Academic Common Market • Allows for South Carolina residents who are enrolled in specific programs at out-of-state institutions to be charged only the applicable in-State tuition by the institution in which the student is enrolled • http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html OR google Academic Common Market

  25. Mandatory Meetings & Graduation • SENIOR MEETING—RHS AUDITORIUM • Will take place after the end of senior exams and before Graduation Practice. • GRADUATION PRACTICE—BON SECOUR ARENA—12:30 PM—June 1 • GRADUATION—BON SECOUR ARENA—2:00 PM—June 4

  26. Upcoming Senior Events • October 2—College Application Day—We will have signups in guidance. • October 20—Senior Assembly—Graduation Materials • October 28—Orders for Cap/Gown

  27. STAY IN THE KNOW!!! • Sign up for text alerts!! • Text the message “@Warriorscholarships” to 23559

  28. More communication!!Located on Guidance Bulletin Board

  29. Senior Life Skills • Seniors should bring their own Transcript Request. • If having difficulty in a class, ask your senior if THEY have spoken to the teacher. Do they know when help sessions are offered? • Seniors must meet deadlines.

  30. Thanks for allowing me to work with your children for 3 years!!

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