1. WVHS and GEAR UP for Success
Senior Parent Night
10/25/2017
WVHS
and
GEAR UP for Success
October 5, 2016

2. Introductions: Welcome! Nancy Morris, Principal Julie Avery, Registrar
10/25/2017
Introductions:
Nancy Morris, Principal
Julie Avery, Registrar
Nichole Page, GEAR UP Specialist
Ann Taylor, GEAR UP Coordinator
Melissa Spencer, Senior English Teacher
Brad Donovan, Senior English Teacher
Teri Larew, Portfolio and Scholarships

3. Why Are We Here? Plans for beyond HS Exciting, scary, busy time!
10/25/2017
Exciting, scary, busy time!
School, parents, and students work together to help students take advantage of opportunities
Graduation Requirements
Plans for beyond HS
Nancy Morris
Principal

4. Visit our Website High school page Senior resources Calendar of events
10/25/2017
High school page
Senior resources
College links, Tech school links, FAFSA link, Family Access and more!
Calendar of events
Staff contact information

5. Graduation Requirements: Class of 2016
10/25/2017
ELA & Math
Reading (must meet proficiency)
Writing (must meet proficiency)
OR SBAC ELA (must meet proficiency)
Math (pass one EOC or SBAC Math)
Culminating Senior Project
HS and Beyond Plan
Complete Portfolio (Community Svc.)
22 Credits

6. Graduation Requirement: Portfolio
10/25/2017
Academic Portfolio
Completion date: May 4, 2017
Final Completion: May 19, 2017
Includes 40 hours of Community Service*
*50 hours for World Class Scholars
Teri Larew
Portfolio Coordinator

7. World Class Scholars--GHC
10/25/2017
If you are a WCS, in your folder is a “Congratulations” sheet
Check your requirements to make sure you are eligible
GPA
Portfolio
Community Service
Due End of April

8. Local Scholarships ■ Begin NOW!
10/25/2017
Applications on Web Page by mid-February
Due April 6, 3:00
GH College & Adkins Family Due March 1
■ Begin NOW!
■ Get letters of recommendation (from a variety of people)
Teri Larew
Portfolio Coordinator

9. Diploma and MORE!
10/25/2017
Please PRINT Student’s name on the form as it should appear on the diploma.
IMPORTANT DATE:
Jostens: November 8
Julie Avery
Registrar

10. Bring 8 Baby photos (mark 1 for the Yearbook) by November 30
Other Important Dates
10/25/2017
Bring 8 Baby photos (mark 1 for the Yearbook)
by November 30
Accuplacer Test at Centralia College October 12
Cost is $15; free for GEAR UP students

11. Transcript Requests Julie Avery Registrar
10/25/2017
Form in office; return to Julie
Ask for what you will need
Scholarships….10? 20? PLUS college admission
Sealed? Unsealed?
State whether you will take them or where they should be mailed
Allow plenty of time
Julie Avery
Registrar

12. Registration: Selective Service, draft
10/25/2017
Voter Registration
Draft registration
Nancy Morris
Principal

13. Let’s Make Plans for 13th Year….
10/25/2017
Testing…..ASAP!
SAT and ACT
Career Bridge
2 Days of College visitations are school-related absences

14. GEAR UP is here to help! Field trips to colleges and universities
10/25/2017
Field trips to colleges and universities
Cultural events and experience- enhancers
Funding for PSAT, SAT, ACT
Help with filling our financial aid forms
College, career guidance
Nichole Page
GEAR UP

15. Scholarships and Financial Aid
10/25/2017
Financial Aid information
Financial Aid Workshop
GHC Riverview Center (November)
Watch for scams
NEVER pay for scholarship access
CollegeBound
Local Scholarships (check webpage)
Scholarships
Grants
Loans

16. Remember….
10/25/2017
We are here to help, to answer questions, and to find an answer when we don’t know it!

17. Culminating Project /Paper
10/25/2017
Senior English: Mr. Donovan
Mrs. Howell
College Prep: Ms. Spencer

18. FAFSA & WASFA Workshop Mrs. Taylor’s Room FAFSA is open NOW
10/25/2017
Mrs. Taylor’s Room
FAFSA is open NOW
Can use last year’s tax return information
If you have your PIN, you are ready to GO!
WAFSA folks do NOT need a PIN
Help is available tonight and by arrangement whenever you need it.

19. In Your Folder…at your fingertips
10/25/2017
Career Bridge:
Colleges and Universities
Degree Programs
Fall Quarter Admissions and Financial Aid Deadlines
Community Colleges and Technical Colleges
Professional-Technical Programs

20. 4-Year University Take the SAT, ACT
10/25/2017
Take the SAT, ACT
Get the score you want, or re-take ASAP
Schools will take the best of your tests
Visit schools
See Admissions Office, campus tour
Visit while school is in session
APPLY EARLY, APPLY NOW!
WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange:

21. Community College Grays Harbor CC http://www.ghc.edu/ Centralia CC
Check out programs
Check out credit transfer
10/25/2017
Grays Harbor CC
Centralia CC
South Puget Sound CC
Lower Columbia CC

22. Vocational Schools Grays Harbor Tech Program www.ghc.ctc.edu
10/25/2017
Grays Harbor Tech Program
Bates Technical College
Clover Park Technical College

23. Military Service Army: http://www.goarmy.com/
10/25/2017
Army:
Navy:
Air Force:
Marines:
Coast Guard:
ROTC: See college ROTC office