NRHS Class of 2015

1. NRHS Class of 2015 Senior Presentation September 2014 Senior Counselor: ML Cruey mary-lindacruey@spsk12.net

2. Thriving & Surviving Your Senior Year Successfully • Agenda: • Graduation Requirements • Important Dates and Expenses • Tests and Eligibility • College and Career Planning

3. Mrs. Cruey’s Door

4. Graduation Requirements • Standard Diploma (22 credits) • 4 English Standard Credits (2 Verified Credits) • 3 Mathematics Standard Credits (1 Verified Credit) • 3 Science Standard Credits (1 Verified Credit) • 3 History and Social Sciences Standard Credits (1 Verified Credit) • 2 Health and Physical Education Standard Credits • 2 Fine Art / CTE / Foreign Language Standard Credit • 1 Economics & Personal Finance • 4 Elective Standard Credits • 1 Student Selected Test for the 6th Verified Credit

5. Graduation Requirements • Advanced Studies Diploma (26 credits) • 4 English Standard Credits (2 Verified Credits) • 4 Mathematics Standard Credits (2 Verified Credits) • 4 Science Standard Credits (2 Verified Credits) • 4 History and Social Sciences Standard Credits (2 Verified Credits) • 2 Health and Physical Education Standard Credits • 1 Fine or Practical Art Standard Credits • 3 or 4 Foreign Language Standard Credits • 3 years of one Foreign Language or • 2 years each of two different Foreign Languages • 1 Economics & Personal Finance • 3 Elective Standard Credits • 1 Student Selected Test for the 9th Verified Credit

6. Graduation Requirements • Modified Standard Diploma (20 credits) • Determined by the IEP Team. • 4 English Standard Credits (Gr 8 Reading or EOC Reading SOL) • 3 Mathematics Standard Credits (Gr 8 Math or EOC Math SOL) • 2 Science Standard Credits • 2 History and Social Sciences Standard Credits • 2 Health and Physical Education Standard Credits • 1 Fine or Practical Art Standard Credits • 6 Elective Standard Credits

7. Important Dates: Military Visits • Military Visits: • Army: Tuesdays. • Marines: First & Third Thursdays of each month. • Navy: TBA. • National Guard: Fourth Tuesdays of each month.

8. Important Dates: College Visits • Check the NRHS Guidance Website for updates on college visits. Upcoming College Visits: • September 25, 2014: VCU • September 26, 2014: Swarthmore College, Randolph College • October 6, 2014: Regent University, Lynchburg College • October 7, 2014: Sweetbriar College, University of Alabama • October 8, 2014: Averett University • October 13, 2014: Indiana Tech • October 15, 2014: NSU, Radford University • October 21, 2014: Ferrum College • October 23, 2014: Longwood University • October 27, 2014: JMU, Hollins University

9. Important Dates: Events • Senior Night: September 29, 6:30 pm • College Night at KFHS: October 6, 6:30-8 pm • College & Career Readiness Fair at KFMS: November 1 • Financial Aid Workshop : November 12, 6:30 p.m. • Academic Reception : TBA. • Parent-Teacher Conference Days: Nov 14 & Feb 13 • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Report Cards Distributed) • Teacher’s Lunch: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

10. Important Dates: Testing • ASVAB Testing : November 24 & 25, April 1 • SOL Writing Testing: Oct 27-31, Mar 23-27 • SOL EOC Testing: Dec 9-18, Apr 14-24 (TG), May 14-22 • 1st Semester Exams: Jan 20-23 • CTE Credentialing Testing: Feb 2-20, Mar 23-Apr 17, • AP Testing: May 4-15 • Final Exams: June 9-12 (underclassmen)

11. Important Dates: Senior Events / Breaks • Thanksgiving Break: Nov 27-28 • Winter Break: Dec 22 – Jan 2 • Spring Break: April 6-10 • Prom: May 22 • Exempt Notification: May 20-21 • Senior Night/Reception: TBA • Senior Picnic: TBA • Senior Exams: May 22-29 • Graduation – Ted Constant Center, Norfolk: June 6 (Last)

12. Estimated Senior Year Expenses • Senior Dues - $40 (Senior Night Reception, Senior Picnic, Senior T-shirt) • Cap & Gown – Approx. $35 • Optional Expenses • Yearbook - $60-$75 • Senior Pictures - $$$$ • Graduation items (invitations, cups, diploma plaques, key rings, & T-shirts) - $$$ • Prom Tickets – Approx. $45

13. Estimated Senior Year Expenses • College Preparation & Application Costs • SAT I: $52.50 (Fee Waiver available) • ACT: $38 (w/o Writing), $54.50 (w Writing) • SAT II (Subject Test): $16 per test + $26 Basic Fee + $26 Lang • College Applications: Processing Fees range from $25 & up (nonrefundable) • College Deposits: $100 & up • College Dormitory Deposits: $300 & up • NCAA Eligibility: $70

14. Tests & Eligibility • SAT Test Dates (2014-2015) $52.50 • collegeboard.com • Fee waivers available for eligible students – see Mrs. Cruey.

15. Tests & Eligibility • ACT Test Dates (2014-2015) $38 (w/o Writing), $54.50 (w Writing) • act.org • Fee waivers available for eligible students – see Mrs. Cruey.

16. Tests: ACT vs. SAT http://inlikeme.com/test/sat-vs-act-comparison-chart.html

17. Tests: ASVAB • What is the ASVAB? • The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery • Series of tests on 8 or 9 subjects, • Assesses suitability for a specific job and which line of work matches your abilities, • Not an IQ test, • Timed, • Conducted at high schools and recruitment centers for the armed forces.

18. Tests: ASVAB • ASVAB Components and Structure • General Science: 25 questions (11 minutes) • Arithmetic Reasoning: 30 questions (36 minutes) • Word Knowledge: 35 questions (11 minutes) • Paragraph Comprehension: 15 questions (13 minutes) • Auto & Shop Information: 25 questions (11 minutes) • Mathematics Knowledge: 25 questions (24 minutes) • Electronics Information: 20 questions (9 minutes) • Mechanical Comprehension: 25 questions (19 minutes) www.study-asvab.com/what-is-the-asvab.html

19. Eligibility: NCAA • NCAA Eligibility Center • Certifies whether a prospective college athlete is eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I or II institutions. • Students should register at the beginning of their Junior Year but some register later. There is no registration deadline, but students must be cleared before they receive athletic scholarships or compete at Division I or II institutions. • Fee $70 • See Handout for details.

20. College and Career Planning • If you are considering attending a 4 year or 2 year college, university or technical school: • Make a list of schools that interest you. • Gather information about each school. • Register for the ACT or SAT if you did not take it as a Junior. • Visit campuses that you are seriously considering. • Apply early. • Apply early for financial aid. Pay attention to deadline for your chosen schools. Find out about local, state, and private financial aid and scholarships. • Make your decision. Consider your information and weigh your options.

21. College and Career Planning • If you are considering serving in the Armed Forces: • Talk with friends, neighbors, and relatives who have served in various branches of the military. • Study the military literature on websites. • Evaluate any physical limitations that might prevent you from serving. • Compare military training opportunities with possible civilian occupations. • Arrange to visit with various military recruiters • Compare benefits, tours of duty, training, and promotion opportunities of military programs.

22. College and Career Planning • If you are considering Direct Employment: • Explore your special abilities and interests. • Collect and study materials about writing resumes and letters of application. • Consider whether you want to move away from your home region. • Talk with individuals working in various occupations that may be of interest to you. • Become familiar with major employers in the areas where you are interested in working. • Be knowledgeable about the vocational/technical program offerings available at your high school. ACT

23. Workplace Readiness Skills Personal Qualities & People Skills • Positive work ethic • Integrity • Teamwork • Self-representation • Diversity Awareness • Conflict Resolution • Creativity & Resourcefulness

24. Workplace Readiness Skills Professional Knowledge & Skills • Speaking & Listening • Reading & Writing • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Health & Safety • Organizations, Systems & Climates • Lifelong Learning • Job Acquisition & Advancement • Time, Task & Resource Management • Mathematics • Customer Service

25. Workplace Readiness Skills Technology Knowledge & Skills • Job-specific Technologies • Information Technology • Internet Use & Security • Telecommunications

26. Internet & Social Media

27. Early Decision vs. Early Action • What is Early Decision? • Binding, • Early deadline. • What is Early Action? • Non-binding, • Early deadline • Early response.

28. Transcript Requests • Obtain an Orange form from Mrs. Cruey’s door. • Fill form out completely. • If you are picking up transcripts, include an email or phone number to be contacted by when transcripts are complete. • List out of state addresses on the back of the form. • Include all forms with your transcript request. • If you are also requesting a recommendation, include an academic resume. • Allow 7 school days to process (14 days for recommendation letters).

29. Transcript Requests: New Format • Parchment • Link via spsk12.net • Online access to most colleges. • Signup will begin next week.

30. Scholarships Available • Review the NRHS Scholarship Bulletin • Online: • www.spsk12.net/schools/nrhs/ • Posted under Guidance. • Paper (Notebook): • English 12 and Government classrooms, • Library, • Guidance office, • Guidance Bulletin Board • See your counselor for a request form or questions. Submit to Mrs. Cruey 7 days before deadline unless otherwise noted. If submitted online, inform Mrs. Cruey of name of scholarship and date submitted.

31. Beware of Scams • Beware of websites or advertisements that ask you to pay for college or scholarship searches. • Free Sites: • collegeboard.com fastweb.com • act.org bigfuture.com • vawizard.org (free to all Virginia residents) • scholarships.com • collegeview.com • collegequest.com • collegetoolkit.com • uscollegesearch.org

32. Questions • Thank you!