Chapel Hill High School Presents Senior Life and Beyond Class of 2017 September 29, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Agenda for Tonight Graduation Requirements, Testing, Financial Aid Scholarships NCAA Information ‘Senioritis’ Honor Organization Requirements Herff-Jones: Cap & Gown/Invitations Class of 2017 Information Graduation Procedures and Expectations Yearbook

Herff-Jones CHHS rep is Mr. Keith Foust Problems or questions? Contact Herff-Jones at 770-795-1626 or 770-605-2220 www.highschool.herffatlanta.com

Expectations at Graduation Graduation is a formal ceremony and should be treated as such. Students must be on time for all practices and for graduation. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

(purple handout) Procedures for Graduation Important Dates & Information Dress Code for Graduation Graduation Practice is MANDATORY No Practice – No March All fines MUST be cleared or a student will not be allowed to march Students will receive 12 tickets, extras will be $5.00

Date of 2017 Graduation SATURDAY MAY 27, 2017 6:00 P.M. UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

www.eligibilitycenter.org can answer specific questions. NCAA Information Students who are interested in playing athletics at an NCAA school must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. www.eligibilitycenter.org can answer specific questions. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to the Clearinghouse (use code#9999). See Mrs. Walker-Harry so that we can send a transcript ($3.00).

NCAA (handouts in lobby) Eligibility for athletes Division I and II schools Division III schools – does not apply ACT/SAT requirement GPA requirement Core classes only Minimum core GPA of 2.0 (Div II), 2.3 (Div I) Not the same as HOPE core GPA 8th grade classes that gained HS credit are NOT accepted

NCAA (con’t.)… Take care of yourself. Don’t expect your coach to “take care of you” – apply and prepare for your own future now regardless of athletics (have a back-up plan).

(yellow handout) Honor Clubs’ Requirements Each club has its own requirements for earning stoles, cords, etc. that can be worn at graduation. It is each student’s responsibility to make sure that he/she is meeting all requirements. Contact club sponsors with questions.

Class of 2017 Officers President: Daisha Phelps Vice-President: Jake Melish Secretary: Hannah Bricker Public Relations: Logen Roberts Class Sponsors Jon Cook, Leslie Austin, Leah Wilson, Zac Cooper

SENIORITIS There is NO ‘senior skip day’ Be careful with cell phones (texting) Remember that senior year grades will be on final transcripts that are sent to colleges at the end of the year – so…… DO NOT SLACK OFF

Top 5 ways to make sure You are a 5th Year Senior! 1. Never come to school on time. 2. Don’t do the Senior Research Paper. 3. Go to breakfast at Waffle House or Chick-fil-a instead of going to first block. 4. Never, ever study. 5. Take a Senior Skip Day every Friday.

Options after High School….. Work Military Trade Schools College Other

Guidance Information (Green) Article on tips for parents regarding college admissions Setting Goals/College Visits Important Dates Two vs. Four Year Colleges Senior Newsletter Information/handouts in lobby NCAA Testing information Go Build Georgia FAFSA

Congratulations Letter (Pink) Congratulations Letter Units to graduate Current overall GPA Recognitions your student may be pursuing: Douglas County Board Scholar Chapel Hill High School Honor Graduate Douglas County Fine Arts seal Douglas County Foreign Language seal

(Pink) Transcripts & Schedules Please check transcript and schedule (work in progress on transcript) to make sure that all graduation requirements are being met. IF YOU THINK THERE IS AN ERROR, E-MAIL OR CALL NOW. We consider students and parents to be part of the “team” that is responsible for ensuring that all requirements for graduation are met.

Options to Recover Credits Don’t wait! Final grades in May (no time then for recovery to graduate) Credit Recovery—as part of student’s schedule during the day; must pass to graduate Ombudsman—Night School (full or part time) and Project Graduation Performance Learning Center (PLC)—alternative day program, application process

VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN The Valedictorian is the student who is ranked #1 academically in the senior class; the Salutatorian is the #2 ranked student. A core numeric average is calculated and extra points are added for Honors, AP, and DE courses. Final calculations for Val/Sal are not done until all grades are in after senior finals in May.

Class of 2017 Senior Timeline Given to students, on our website. Use this monthly guide to stay on top of things that need to be taken care of during the senior year. Pay close attention to important dates & deadlines. Put this checklist in a visible place so that you can refer to it often. Other important dates are in the Senior Newsletter and other handouts.

Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night for parents/seniors: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, 6:30 p.m. A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be present to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); based on 2016 tax returns. This includes HOPE information.

TESTING ACT: College Admissions (see Mrs. Walker-Harry if you think you may qualify for a fee waiver) SAT: College Admissions (be aware of new registration rules and new version of the test) ACCUPLACER (replaced Compass): Technical College admissions. Students can sign up with Ms. Walker-Harry in the Career Center to take this test. ASVAB: Test given by the military to help students identify strengths and weaknesses at CHHS October 19

SAT/ACT/ASVAB/Accuplacer RESOURCES Kaptest.com/satactpractice (practice tests) Youtube.com/collegeboard Youtube.com/watch?v=Aq07MvKOc1o&feature=youtu.be SAT app (question of the day) Act.org (practice test questions) March2success.com (ASVAB practice) Accuplacer.collegeboard.org Books in Career Center to check out

www.GaFutures.org Replaced GaCollege411. This is an online resource to help students & their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan how to finance their higher education. Use of this site is free. Look for Scholarship Information. Will have the latest HOPE Scholarship and Grant Program information.

Will need your social security number HOPE Information PROGRAMS— Scholarship—3.0 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP) calculated at the end of senior year; covers a percentage of the tuition (see website); no money for books or fees. Also need to have taken four rigorous courses. Zell Miller—3.7 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP), 1200 SAT verbal & math, four rigorous courses, covers full tuition, calculated at end of senior year; no money for books or fees. Grant—available for students seeking certificate or diploma at a Technical College; covers percentage of tuition. Will need your social security number www.GaFutures.org

Student Brag Sheet A resume of the student’s activities, academics, honors, and awards during high school; blank form given to all seniors. Seniors need to keep one on file in the College & Career Center (we may use brag sheets to help identify students for potential scholarship opportunities). It is never too late to develop a Student Brag Sheet.

Application Process Complete applications online. Include Student Brag Sheet if required. Include teacher/counselor recommendations if required. Attach check or make on-line payment for application fee (payable to the college) or include fee waiver. There is a $3.00 processing fee for each transcript (see Mrs. Walker-Harry for official transcript).

Continued…….. ACT/SAT scores are not included with the transcript; schools require that scores be sent directly from the testing agency. Do this when you register to take the test. Colleges look for best scores. Allow 3-5 days for turnaround. www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org Join First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Up Next” campaign by texting “COLLEGE” to 44044

College Visitation Days Students get two days to visit campuses. Student must have an appointment with the admissions office at the college. A note from a parent MUST be turned in to Mrs. Walker-Harry at least 3 days prior to visit; students will receive a college visit form. Students must take the form to each teacher to be signed. The admissions office at the school you visit must sign the college visit form. Bring the signed form back to school the next day to your first block teacher so the absence is excused.

SCHOLARSHIPS…… There is no magic pot of money at the end of the rainbow. Researching and applying for scholarships takes a lot of time and effort on your part. We will give you resources on where to look. It is the student and parent’s responsibility to find scholarships that the student may qualify for.

(light orange) Scholarship Information Check out the many web sites that offer scholarship information. Check with the financial aid office of the institution that you will be attending. Check with your employer, church, clubs. Scholarship newsletter will be available every month in the Career Center.

LUNCH AND LEARN COLLEGE IS KNOWLEDGE Invitation to Parents of Seniors Funded by SGA grant Every Thursday in October—6, 13, 20, 27; 12-1 p.m. Lunch provided In our Career Center with computer access Topics will include college admissions, scholarship search, and financial aid Sign up in the Lobby after meeting

YEARBOOK Ms. Holly Morton, Yearbook Sponsor Yearbooks – on sale now for $65 (after Oct. 7 price goes up) Order online, order #2568, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com Final deadline for Ads is November 11 Drawing for a free yearbook

Thank you for attending tonight Congratulations Class Of 2017 Please fill out the evaluation in your packet & turn in before you leave in Lobby