1. Senior Information Night Ms. Susie Smith-Senior Counselor

2. Welcome - Graduation Supplies and Procedures Important Senior Dates
Graduation Requirements
College Application Process
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Time for Questions

3. Mid Carolina High School Gym 7:00pm
Graduation
Friday, June 1, 2018
Mid Carolina High School Gym
7:00pm

4. Graduation Practice is MANDATORY
Thursday, May 31, 8:55am.
Mid Carolina High School Gym
Students receive graduation tickets at the end of practice

5. Graduation Supplies Rhodes Graduation/Jostens will be here tonight.
Students only need a cap, gown, tassel and diploma .
Graduation supply meeting will be Tues. September 5.  
Graduation supply order day will be Tues., September 12 from 11am-1p.m

6. High School Diploma Graduation Requirements
English 4 credits
World Language or CATE 1 credit
Math 4 credits
PE or JROTC 1 credit
Science 3 credits
Computer Science 1 credit
US History 1 credit
Electives 7 credits
Economic .5 credit
American Government .5 credit
Other social studies 1 credit

7. Understanding transcripts
You have received 2 copies of your high school transcript tonight
Transcript review: Confirm all information is correct.
Please sign one transcript copy before you leave today and leave in the basket.
The other copy is for you to keep.

8. Get Ready! ….Be at SCHOOL! Plan Be punctual with deadlines
Be Persistent
No not PROCRASINATE!
Pay attention to absences
An FA is factored in the GPA as a 51 on student transcript.
Do not let absences be an issue for you this year.

9. University of South Carolina-16
Where is the class of 2017?
Top Six Schools
Piedmont Tech-36
University of South Carolina-16
Newberry College-14
Clemson –7
USC Upstate–7
Lander-6

10. Where is the class of 2017? SC State-2 Anderson-2
Charleston Southern –2
Merchant Marines -1
Southern Wesleyan-1
NC A&T-1,
Winston Salem-1
Texas Southern-1
Columbia College-1
Newspring Leadership College-1
Greenville Tech-1
Full Sail Univeristy-1
Presbyterian College-5
Claflin-4
College of Charleston-4
Trident Tech-4
Midlands Tech-4
Winthrop-3
Spartanburg Methodist-2
USC Union-2
USC Aiken-2
CItadel-2
Art Institute of Charleston-2

11. College Application Day- Sept 28
Wed. Sept 28 from 9am-12pm in the MCHS Media Center.
Students sign up to reserve your space.
 College admissions counselors will attend and assist students with the college application process.

12. Important Dates for Seniors 1st semester
Senior Exit IGP's-- Month of Sept.
Wed. Sept. 27, am-12pm College Application Day—students schedule an appointment.
October 1—F.A.F.S.A. opens
Ed–OP visit will be Fri. Oct :30pm in Cafeteria.
Sat, Oct. 7, SAT Testing at MCHS
Mon, Oct. 16, LAST Senior Pictures-Make-up Day. 
Thurs, Oct. 26, Financial Aid Night, Guest Speaker and FAFSA info
Sat, Oct. 28, ACT MCHS
Wed, Nov. 8-- PTC Accuplacer Testing for Seniors
First Semester Exams-Dec 19-22

13. Important dates for Seniors 2nd semester
Senior Exams--May 22-25, 2018
Senior Night--May
Baccalaureate--watch for date/time in Senior newsletter.
Mandatory Graduation Practice--May 8:55am.
Graduation Day Friday, June 1, 7pm.

14. ACT/SAT Test Dates ACT/SAT is for 4 year colleges.
2 year and tech schools have their own placement testing-ACT /SAT not required.
You are responsible for sending your ACT/SAT and AP scores to colleges thru your ACT/SAT/AP account. Colleges will not accept scores from high schools or from you. NCAA must receive scores directly as well.
Handout includes available test MCHS.

15. Financial Aid information
Financial Aid Workshop Date-- October 26th TTBD
Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA opens after Oct 1
Grants
Loans
Lottery tuition assistance
Work studies
Many college's have a March 1st deadline and begin designating funds.

16. South Carolina Scholarship Requirements
Be SC Resident
Be a US Citizen
Be enrolled as a degree seeking student at an eligible SC private /public institution
Certify that he/she has never been convicted of any felony and has not been convicted of any second or subsequent alcohol or drug related misdemeanors.
Not in default of any state or federal loans
See handout for state scholarship specifics.

17. Prospective College Athletes
Must register with NCAA clearinghouse
SEND ACT/SAT scores directly to them (9999)
Print the form and give to Guidance to send a transcript
If you have questions see your coach or Ms. McAllister in the Counseling and Advisement Office

18. Military Military recruiters make campus visits during lunch period
Sign up to take the ASVAB-- November MCHS
Let us know of your interest so we can put you in touch with recruiter.

19. Planning for the future
Narrow choice to 3 schools
Request information on websites
Meet with Military Recruiters
Plan to attend College Open House and interest tours
Make contact with the College Admissions Office
Make a campus visit
Apply Early
Start looking for related job opportunities.

20. What to do  Seniors and Parents
Check your school for update's and new opportunities as they become available.
Use the parent portal account--Load App to your phone
Students--Look and listen daily for announcements.
Check the school webpage and Facebook page for updates
BE AWARE of deadlines.
Always ASK QUESTIONS if you need help.

21. Information for Applicants
Mid Carolina High School
377 Cy Shumpert Road
Prosperity SC 29127
MCHS phone 
MCHS CEEB code
Get a copy of your transcript ----Know your GPA---Class Rank

22. Contact information
Ms. Susie Smith
Mid-Carolina High School
Director of the Counseling and Advisement Office
Ext 80219
Parent Portal access--