CLASS OF 2013 Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Communication School Website -(http://wchs.caldwellschools.com). Alert Now Phone Number/Address

Graduation Dress Code Josten’s: Every student will need a cap/gown/tassel ($45) This needs to be ordered immediately (828-681-1712) Students can borrow a cap/gown but will still need to order 2012 tassel ($24)

Graduation Dress Code Females: Any Color Dress (dress must not hang lower than the gown Natural color nylons Black dress shoes (pumps or flats, NO SANDALS) closed toe and closed heel

Graduation Dress Code Males Black or navy solid tie (no bow tie) Black or navy dress solid colored pants Black or navy solid colored socks Black or navy solid colored dress shoes White solid colored shirt

Graduation Information Graduation: May 24, 2013 Students report to theater at 5:45 (7:00 – West Caldwell Gym) Tickets are required for admission. (5) * Opportunities for more tickets for perfect attendance & for attending Senior Awards Night.

Senior Dates Sept. 11 (Tues.) 10:30 – Josten’s Graduation Packet Hand-Out Sept. 18 (Tues.) during lunch – Josten’s cap/gown orders Oct. 11 (Thurs.) Senior Picture Make-Up NOVEMBER 1st – Josten’s cap/gown make-up order January 9th – Senior Photo Flyer Distribution (during Advisory) January 31st – Senior Individual Photos (8:00am in the Theater) May 3rd - Senior group photo TBA - Senior field trip – Carowinds – 1st 80 students - $50-$60 April 27 (Sat.) Prom at the HUB May - Josten’s will deliver cap/gowns May/TBA – Senior Awards Assembly/ Touch of Class May – Senior Awards Night May 3 (Fri.) Cap/Gown photos – group/individual MayJune – evening – Senior Awards Night May 19th (Sun.) 6:00 pm – Baccalaurete May 24th Graduation Practice – 8 am if you owe debts – 9 am if you don’t

College Advisor Help with College testing, college & scholarship searches, college application process, financial aid assistance Page on Senior Website with current announcements under College Information – (http://wchs.caldwellschools.com). Ms. Davenport is at West Caldwell Monday 8-4, Wednesday 8-4, Friday 8-12 By appointment or walk in.

Graduation Requirements 28 credits – specific credits for specific diploma tracks Graduation Project Early Graduation

Senior Forms transcript requests college visit mentor day references

NCAA Eligibility Center If you plan on playing a sport at a collegiate level, you must register on www.ncaa.org. Speak to your coach about your interest. Do this NOW!

Honors Programs NC Scholars – 3.5 UNWEIGHTED grade point average, 1 Physics or Chemistry, 1 Career/Technical class, 1 Arts class, and at least 2 second-level or advanced courses Caldwell County Scholars and West Caldwell Honors graduates – WEIGHTED cumulative GPA of 3.5 President’s Education Awards Program – 3.5 UNWEIGHTED GPA and 85th percentile on either the verbal or math portion of the SAT or subject test or composite ACT score

Financial Aid Information Where to find it? – internet (cfnc.org, fastweb.org), daily announcements, WCHS website, posted on Media Center door, counselor’s office When to look for it? – DAILY When to apply? Whenever you qualify Who applies? THE STUDENT

Financial Aid Basics Local, State, Federal/National, Institutional Scholarships/Grants, Loans, Work Study Need-based, Merit-based, Other-based FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – 2-16-13 at CCC&TI Financial Aid package Apply, apply, apply

Look for … College Advisor – Ms. Davenport SAT/ACT – now College Applications - now College Fair at West – Thursday, Sept 20, 10 am 2012 NC College Application Week November 13-16, 2013 - cfnc.org - FREE Financial Aid night – Dec. 4th, 2012 FASFA Day – TBA at CCC&TI – complete taxes asap CAREER PLANNING!!!