Oakland High School Class of 2015 Junior Presentation

Counseling Department Jana Dickey A-E Jessica Johnson F-L Missy Blissard M-R Teri Pigg S-Z Meredy Clifton Grad Coach Laura Davis Secretary

Objective: To review graduation requirements and consider postsecondary options to help reach educational and career goals

Life After High School Career Planning We define COLLEGE as any kind of formal education after high school

Graduation Requirements Class Credits – English 4 Credits – Math 3 Credits – Science 3 Credits – Social Studies 2 Credits – Foreign Language 1 Credit – Fine Art 1.5 Credit – Wellness/PE.5 Credit – Personal Finance 3 Credits – Focused Pathway 1 Credit – Electives 23 Total Credits Required

Diploma with Honors ACT Benchmarks English18 Math22 Reading22 Science23

Diploma with Distinction 3.0 GPA & One of the following Governor’s School All State Musical Organizations National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist ACT score of 31 or higher Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams Score of 4 or higher on 2 or more IB exams IB Diploma Candidate 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit

Valedictorian Requirements 4.0 GPA 12 Honors or Above Courses Honors Diploma Distinction Diploma

Post Secondary Education is VITAL!! Increase Skills and Knowledge More Career Opportunities Greater Income Capabilities Certification Opportunities

Junior Year To Do’s Continue taking challenging courses Study, Study, Study Seriously start planning your future after high school by: –Talking to college reps that visit OHS –Research colleges and careers online –Attend college and career fairs –Visit colleges –Volunteer

Life After High School Community Colleges – Associate’s Degree (2 year) Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree Specialty Colleges – Art, Business Technical Centers – short term training Military Work Force

What Do Colleges Look For When Selecting Students to Admit? Challenging courses Grades/effort ACT/SAT scores Leadership development Community service Work experiences Letters of recommendation Unique/special talents or experiences

Where To Go – Consider This What’s important to you (the student)? Cost Admission Requirements Location/Environment School Size Majors Special Programs Housing/Facilities

Tennessee College & Career Planning Activation Code = N XVK

OHS Mini College Fair Wednesday, January 29 During all 3 lunches in the gym

Career Cluster Showcase Featuring: Hospitality & Tourism Wednesday, February 5 during all 3 lunches in the gym

MTSU Guaranteed Admission -3.0 GPA/22 ACT Conditional Admission – 2.7 GPA/19 ACT  Scholarship Deadline – December 1  Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT  (Future Students)

University of Tennessee Knoxville Class of 2012 Mid Range Core GPA Mid Range ACT  Early Action/Competitive Scholarship &  Honors Program-November 1  Regular Decision-December 1  or

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Admission Requirement 2.85 GPA/18 ACT or 2.5 GPA/21 ACT  Scholarship Deadline – December 1   Degree in 3 – 3.0 GPA/21 ACT

Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville Admission Requirement 2.0 GPA/19 ACT 2.5 GPA/17 ACT  Scholarship Deadline – December 15 

Tennessee College Transfer Guarantee

Motlow State Community College Benefits of a Community College: Saves Money Improve GPA Basic Requirements Family Ties

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Benefits of a Technical School: Affordability Short Duration of Courses Employment Opportunities Practical Training

Mike Rowe Foundation Trade Schools Apprenticeships Skills

ACT/SAT What is the difference? Both fulfill the same role in the admission process Both have college readiness benchmarks ACT is content based SAT test critical thinking/problem solving Your strength and weakness

Junior ACT Date March 4, 2014 Free Reportable Score Test during a school day School will complete registration for you

ACT Test Prep ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 26 & 27 at 3:30 Register at – fee $79www.prepforthefuture.com – online free resourcewww.march2success.com online resourceswww.actstudent.org-

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program Hope - $4000(4yr) $2000(2yr) GPA 3.0 or ACT 21 General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000 GPA 3.75 and ACT 29 Wilder-Naifeh - $2000 Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Scholarship Resources OHS Guidance webpage University websites Scholarship search engines Civic organizations Church Employer **College Planning Guide/Power Point will be posted on our web page

NCAA Eligibility Center Must register 16/14 core courses Test scores

Youth Leadership Rutherford Applications due February 3, 2014 to Chamber of Commerce

Junior Parent Night Thursday, January 23, :00 p.m. OHS Theatre To prepare parents to help their rising senior with 12th grade responsibilities Free ACT/SAT prep information

Spring Registration Coming Soon! Late February Course Consideration Challenge and Rigor Dual Enrollment

Spring Test Dates AP Exams – May 7-May 14 IB Exams – May 7-May 25 Writing Assessment – February 3-28 EOC Exams – May 5-May 9

Academic Pep Rally Thursday, April 24 What are your goals? Work to make them happen!

Summer Activities Senior Pictures – Paul Vaughn Studios Campus Visits Summer Programs Part Time Job Job Shadow Volunteer

Last Day of School May 29 Pick up report cards