CLASS OF 2016 Surviving and Thriving During Your Senior Year

OVERVIEW Planning for Graduation What are your goals? How do you get from here to there? What services are available?

STANDARD DIPLOMA Course CreditsVerified Credits English42 Math31 Science31 Social Science31 Health & PE2 Fine or Practical Arts2 Economics/Finance1 Electives4 Student Selected Test1 Total226

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA Course CreditsVerified Credits English42 Math42 Science42 Social Science42 Foreign Language3 Health & PE2 Fine or Practical Arts1 Economics/Finance1 Electives3 Student Selected Test1 Total269

OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 4- or 2-year college Trade and Technical Schools Apprenticeship Programs Military Entry Level Employment

COLLEGE PLANNING collegeboard.org for college information ACT.org for information Virginia Wizard (virginiawizard.org) School counselors ACCESS advisor

WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR Grades in all courses (grade point average) SAT/ACT scores Recommendations from teachers or counselors Work and school activities (Resume) Community service hours Interview

TESTING FOR COLLEGE SAT I and II ACT

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS College Fair, October 26, 2015, 6:30 p.m. Nansemond River High School Online at college websites (preferred) KFHS Counseling Center (limited copies) May use Common Application --Must have an address --Simplified method that goes to multiple colleges --Keeps track of colleges and paperwork submitted

NCAA ELIGIBILITY Visit NCAA Eligibility Center $75 registration fee (approximately) Students must register to be eligible to play Division I or II sports in college Contact Mr. Baxter in the Counseling Center if you have any questions APPLY EARLY!

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID Grants Scholarships Local Awards Loans Work Study Most can be used at 2- or 4-year colleges or technical schools Americorps grants

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form used to determine eligibility for federal grants and loans Financial Aid Night, November January 2, 2016 first day can submit Funds are limited See Mrs. Miller, ACCESS Advisor, for assistance

SCHOLARSHIPS At the King’s Fork High School website, under “Guidance” Check scholarships KFHS has listed Check other websites listed

KFHS WEBSITE

MILITARY Students must take the ASVAB test Will be given at KFHS on November 6 th Must sign up due to limited seating

MILITARY CONTACTS Air Force Army Marines Navy Army National Guard

NOT GOING TO COLLEGE? Consider certificate programs at community colleges Tidewater Community College Paul D. Camp Community College Technical Schools

IMPORTANT DATES Senior Awards Night – May 11, 2016 Graduation: June 11, 2016, 9 a.m. (IMPORTANT: Note the earlier graduation date) Senior Prom: To be determined, usually May Senior Picnic: To be determined, usually May Financial Aid Night: November 18, 2015, 6:30 p.m.

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Senior Dues: $10 if paid Junior Year dues; $50 if did not pay Junior dues Due by November 30th; Yearbook: $60-$70 Prom: Tickets approximately $50 Graduation Robes: Approximately $25 AP Testing: $92; due between Feb

MORE MONEY College Application Fees: $25-$100 Testing Fees: SAT - $54.50; ACT - $56.50 Fee Waivers available for students receiving free or reduced lunch NCAA Eligibility: $75 Waiver available if student used waiver for SAT or ACT

COUNSELING SERVICES Aid in college search Provide career assessment services Guide students through application process

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Provide official transcripts – student requests transcripts through Parchment.com Provide letter of recommendation – requires written request 5 days in advance with list of activities or resume

TEAM MEMBERS We’re here to help Mrs. EberwineA – E Mrs. ColeyF – J, All IB Mr. BaxterK – R Mrs. JerlinS – Z Mrs. MillerACCESS Advisor

HOW TO CONTACT US Phone, Fax, Mrs. Eberwine, A – E Mrs. Coley, F-K, all IB

CONTACT, cont’d Mr. Baxter, L – R Mrs. Jerlin, S-Z Mrs. Miller, ACCESS Advisor

GUIDANCE BLOG

THINGS TO DO FIRST SEMESTER Register and take required tests Attend college fairs, visit campuses Complete applications – goal should be to turn in applications by December 1st Pay senior dues Order cap and gown Research scholarships APPLY EARLY!!!!!

THINGS TO DO (continued) SECOND SEMESTER: Complete and submit FAFSA application as early as possible—aim for January Research and apply for scholarships Make sure all financial obligations are cleared (library books owed, missing textbooks, club money or athletic gear) Send in required deposits to colleges or other postsecondary schools

Websites Suffolk Public Schools King’s Fork High School kfhs.spsk12.net Guidance blog Blogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance