KHSCD Senior kNight ℅ 2017 September 1, 2016

Student Services Staff Counselors Mrs. Kristy Ratliff- Dean of Students Ms. Erica Clarkson- last names A-F Mrs. Kate Davis- last names G-N Ms. Jessica Holmes-last names O-Z Ms. Jessica Martz- SAP Counselor Mrs. Tasia Sanders- 9th Grade Other Student Services Staff Ms. Monica Turewicz- College Advisor Mr. Jamal Carr- Graduation Coach Mrs. Sonya Meeks- CDC Coordinator Mrs. Joanne Minori- Guidance Technician Mrs. Lavon Barrett- Data Manager Mrs. Paulette Smith- Registrar

What has the journey to Senior year been like for you? Reflection What has the journey to Senior year been like for you?

Good Things Senior Year

Stay Connected! Text @KHSCD17 to 81010 Follow @KHSCDCounselors @erica_clarkson (A-F) @kdavisKHSCD(G-N) @JHolmesKHSCD (O-Z) @Counselor_Martz (SAP) @ratliffkd (Dean of Students) @knightdalecgc (College Advising) @tasia_sanders (9th Grade)

Cap and Gown Orders 10/28-Place orders during lunch 10/27 5:30p-7p- Parent Ordering Session 11/7 Make up Ordering Session during lunch

Career Development Coordinator Mrs. Sonya Meeks The CDC assists students in making the connection from School to Work by ensuring that your 12th grader hears, sees, and/or experiences the post secondary career they are most interested in. This only works when the student takes advantage of the available services which include but are not limited to the following: Career Interest Inventories (Go Center) Resume Writing and Job Applications (Go Center) Classroom Speakers Lunch and Learn Series Career/College Fairs Professional Panels Job shadowing Internships Site Based Learning Experiences (Field Trips) For the latest career development info and announcements, follow Mrs. Meeks @cdc_khscd

Career & Technical Education Coordinator Mrs. Ruth Brown ACT WorkKeys- assessment which measures job skills and career readiness Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)- aptitude test that helps determine natural abilities to assist in making informed career decisions. Required for military CTE EOC’s and Articulation Agreement Requirements- Articulation Agreement allows student to receive advanced placement credit for completion of identified Career and Technical Education courses while in high school

GO Center - Ms. Turewicz, College Advisor Schedule an advising meeting through Mrs. Minori at the Student Services front desk - and pick up a pass before first period the day of your meeting! Drop in: Ask your teacher for a GO center pass to come work on desktops for college related work; as space and time allows GO Center Student Services Room 1131 College search SAT/ACT info & test prep College Applications Scholarships Recommendations College Essays College Visits Financial Aid E-mail: khscd.dukecac@gmail.com FOLLOW @knightdalecgc for daily tips & information on all these topics!!

Recruitment & Outreach Officer Student Services Anthony Garnes Recruitment & Outreach Officer Student Services

Statistics Wake Tech is the largest community college in the state with approx. 22,000 curriculum students Average class size : 21 92% of our students pass their licensure and certification exams Wake Tech graduates had an overall GPA of 3.02 after their first year at a UNC System institution, compared with UNC native juniors overall average GPA of 2.88

Health Sciences Campus Campuses Main Campus Health Sciences Campus Northern Wake Campus RTP Campus Coming Soon Western Wake Campus Pubic Safety Ed. Campus

Areas of Study Applied & Engineering Technologies Business Technologies College/University Transfer Computer Technologies Health Sciences

Anthony Garnes agarnes@waketech.edu Questions? Anthony Garnes agarnes@waketech.edu

Breakout Sessions Mid-year Graduates: Theater Ms. Ratliff Last names A-F: Theater with Ms. Clarkson Last names G-N: Chorus Room with Mrs. Davis Last names O-Z: Learning Commons with Ms. Holmes Thank you for coming!