Welcome to Junior Parent Night Class of 2016 presented by Oakland High School Counseling Department

Counseling Department Jana Hudson A-E hudsonj@rcschools.net Jessica Johnson F-L johnsonje@rcschools.net Missy Blissard M-R blissardm@rcschools.net Teri Pigg S-Z piggt@rcschools.net Marsha Thompson Grad Coach thompsonma@rcschools.net Jane Lisle Secretary lislej@rcschools.net

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 2016 4 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 English 18 Math 22 Reading 22 Science 23

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

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

www.planningyourdreams.org Tennessee College & Career Planning Activation Code = N3794375FHS

College Search Attend College Fairs Visit College Reps Arrange Campus Visits Virtual Tours Excused Absence

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

College Fair Patterson Park January 24, 2015 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Rutherford County college bound high school seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and parents invited to attend

College Fair NACAC Memphis (Agricenter International) February 24 6:00- 8:00 February 25 9:00-11:30 Nashville (Music City Center) April 26 1:00-4:00

Career Cluster Showcase Featuring: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Thursday, February 5 during all 3 lunches in the gym

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

GAME TIME!!! The Great Sorting Game Audience Participation

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

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 www.mtsu.edu (Future Students)

University of Tennessee Knoxville Class of 2014 Mid Range Core GPA 3.41+ Mid Range ACT 24-29 Early Action/Competitive Scholarship & Honors Program-November 1 Regular Decision-December 1 http://vip.utk.edu

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Admission Requirement 2.85 GPA/18 ACT or 2.5 GPA/21 ACT Scholarship Deadline – December 1 www.utc.edu/apply 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 www.tntech.edu

www.tntransferpathway.org Tennessee College Transfer Guarantee

Tennessee Promise Beginning with the class of 2015, students in TN can apply for this scholarship which will provide two-years tuition-free education at a community college or technical school in TN.

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

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

Application Checklist Watch for application deadline On-line application Application fee Initial transcript ($2 fee) Scholarship deadline (IMPORTANT) ACT/SAT Recommendations

The Common Application www.commonapp.org One application for over 400 institutions Same is true for recommendations, mid year reports, and end of year reports Still pay application fee for colleges to individual colleges though

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 3, 2015 Free Reportable Score Test during a school day School will complete registration for you

ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 25 & 26 at 3:30 ACT Test Prep ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 25 & 26 at 3:30 Register at www.prepforthefuture.com – fee $79 www.march2success.com – online free resource www.actstudent.org- ACT registration site, online resources

Financial Aid Overview Money for College Financial Aid Overview Grants- financial need Scholarships- awarded for academic achievement, talent, skill and/or financial need Loans- money borrowed that must be repaid Work Study- money earned by working on campus

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program www.tn.gov/collegepays TSAC Programs College Goal Tennessee

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program Hope – Up to $1750(4yr) $1500(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

Completing the Necessary Forms Most financial aid is need based FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) Available after January 1, 2016 www.pin.gov www.fafsa.gov Priority deadline is February 15, 2016

Scholarship Search Survival Skills Millions of unclaimed scholarship dollars each year Start early Get organized Request letters of recommendation Request Transcripts Answer ALL questions Meet deadlines

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

NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org Must register 16/14 core courses Test scores

NAIA Eligibility Center www.PlayNAIA.org 3.0 GPA 18 ACT Over 300 campuses Smaller colleges

Register with Selective Service Males only www.sss.gov It’s the LAW Before 18th birthday Federal Financial Aid

2014-2015 Youth Leadership Rutherford www.rutherfordbep.org/programs/ylr Applications due February 11, 2015 to Chamber of Commerce

Spring Test Dates AP Exams – May 6-May 13 IB Exams – May 6-May 22 Writing Assessment – February 2-27 EOC Exams – May 4-May 8

Academic Pep Rally Wednesday, April 22, 2015 What are your goals? Work to make them happen!

Graduation Attire Strictly Enforced Males: dark pants/collared dress shirt and tie/black dress shoes NO JEANS OR KHAKIS Females: dark dress, skirt or pants/black dress shoes NO FLIP FLOPS Dress code check in Disruptive behavior

Job Shadowing Senior Requirement Chance to investigate a career Develop deeper understanding of the field Will help solidify postsecondary goals Requirement during senior year Must take final exams

Summer Activities Senior Pictures Campus Visits Summer Programs Part Time Job Job Shadow Volunteer

Spring Registration Coming Soon! Late February Course Consideration Challenge and Rigor Dual Enrollment Choose Wisely! It's YOUR Future!!

Last Day of School May 27 Pick up report cards