1. BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL PLAN ACT DECIDE
SENIOR NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL PLAN ACT DECIDE

2. School Counselors PLAN
Mrs. Detrya Youngblood (A-Den)
Mrs. Rhonda Yonce (Des- J)
Ms. Sharmaine Thomas (K-M)
Mrs. Amelia Jones (N-R, STAR, Director)
Ms. Angela Robinson (S-Z)

3. GRADUATION INFORMATION PLAN
Graduation Practice
BHS cafeteria
Monday, June 4, 2018 at 2:00pm
*MANDATORY
Graduation
Tuesday June 5 at 7:30 PM
North Charleston Coliseum

4. SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION PLAN
October 30, 2017 Senior Meeting (order Supplies)
PAY YOUR DUES - $105 dues
Pay in the Library (Cash or Money Order only!)
Payment arrangements can be made
Must be paid (before Prom May 18, 2018)
Dues include:
Yearbook
Senior activities throughout the year
Cost of the diploma
Facilities rental, security, flowers, programs etc…
Guidance Support

5. POST SECONDARY OPTIONS PLAN
Where will you go?

6. MILITARY PLAN
What should I do to prepare?

7. Work Force Work Force Work Force PLAN
Vocational Rehabilitation
What barriers are preventing you from being work ready?

8. Saturday, February 3, 9am-12pm Trident Tech Main Campus
Work Force PLAN
Youth Apprenticeships
Saturday, February 3, 9am-12pm Trident Tech Main Campus

9. Lunch and Learn Workshops
WORKFORCE ACTION
Lunch and Learn Workshops
Get the tools you need to be work ready.

10. CAPSTONE PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO ACTION
Independent Study- Monthly Meetings (before or after school)
Students will be responsible for creating a portfolio of academic and career activities.
Can earn CP or Honors Credit

11. IGP CONFERENCES PLAN Individual Graduation Plans
Discuss post-secondary plans, graduation requirements, gateway testing, etc.
Begin Monday, September 25, 2017
Appointment cards have been mailed

12. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS PLAN
Be aware of deadlines, deadlines, deadlines
Motto: Failure to plan on your part, does not constitute an emergency on mine.

13. Transcripts/Recommendations ACTION
Request your transcript
Parchment
OR Fill out the transcript request form in Counseling Services $2.00 per transcript (scholarship transcripts are free).
Your Counselor
Counselors’ addresses are available in the senior handbook/ prefer online recommendations if required

14. Free Application For Student Aid ACTION
A STUDENT IS ATTENDING COLLEGE (SCHOOL YEAR)
When to SUBMIT A FAFSA
INFORMATION REQUIRED
School Year
Between October 1, June 30, 2018
2016 income tax
Create a FAFSA ID for student and parent
Social Security Number
Driver’s License Number
List of schools to which you are applying

15. Scholarships ACTION Follow these steps to join! Join Via Text
Enter then
iPhone or Android open your web browser and go to the following link rmd.at/8k74b4
View Scholarship Form in your senior folder

16. COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY ACTION
November 14, 2017
School Counselors and College Representatives will assist with completing college applications.
Students will be scheduled by appointments.
Sign up in Counseling Services
November 16, 2017
Francis Marion Interview Day

17. NCAA Eligibility ACTION
Sports in College
Go to to register
The Eligibility Center must receive copies of your SAT/ACT scores (use school code 9999).

18. First Generation Group ACTION
A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree.

19. Pre-Registered Events ACTION
Voc / Rehab
School Based Testing (ASVAB/ October 25, 2017)
Note: (SAT/ACT independent online registration)
College App Day
Capstone Professional Portfolio
First Generation Group
Francis Marion Interview Day
Lunch and Learn Workshops

20. Decision Day Celebration
DECISION DAY DECIDE
Decision Day Celebration
April 2018
Must provide evidence

21. WEBSITES Berkeley Guidance Office http://www.bcsdschools.net/BHS
South Carolina Commission on Higher Ed