1. WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS RISING SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO
RISING SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
June 12, 2018

2. Counselors A-Con Mrs. Cadogan steffanie.cadogan@pgcps.org
Coo-Hol Mrs. Thomas-Nelson
Hop-Min Ms. Hooban
Mir-She Ms. Moore
Shi-Z Mrs. Gardiner
9Th Grade D-Z Mrs. Cowling
9th Grade A-C & 9th Grade Repeaters Dr. Trusty

3. SCHEDULES & CREDITS
Counselors will meet with rising Seniors to discuss graduation
requirements, the students’ academic program, and future plans while
completing the senior contracts.
Parents should be aware of courses students have taken and credits
earned. Transcripts can be found on School Max to chart progress.
Review the schedule, available on School Max, in early August
to ensure accuracy. Course requests are currently available to view in school
max.

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
STUDENTS MUST
Earn a minimum of 21 credits including
4 English
3 Mathematics (Must include Algebra 1 and Geometry) Must be enrolled all four years
3 Social Studies ( U.S. History, Government, World History)
3 Science (including Biology)
1 Fine Arts
Foundations of Technology
½ Physical Education
½ Health Education
Complete a state-approved pathway to graduation which includes either
2 Foreign Language Credits OR
2 Advanced Technology Credits
Completion of a state approved career and technology program such as Career Cooperative Education (work study) Pro Start, Child Growth Development
Complete 24 hours of student service.
High School Assessments

5. HSA & PARCC
2019 GRADUATES MUST TAKE AND PASS THE HSA TESTS and must take the PARCC Tests.
Maryland Integrated Science Assessment
Students must sit for either the Biology HSA or the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment.
PARCC
English 10 (Must pass if class was taken school year or later)
Algebra 1 (Must pass if class was taken school year or later)
HSA Passing Scores:
Government-394

6. SENIOR CONTRACTS Counselors and students meet in the early fall to
discuss credits earned, graduation requirements and future
plans.
The contract is signed by the counselor and the student.
A copy of the contract is mailed home for parents and students to review. The
contract must be returned with the signature of a parent.

7. F.Y.I
In early fall, counselors will conduct an orientation on the college application process and
procedures in all Senior English classes. Students will be given a folder of information
to help with this process.
Students should prepare a resume. (Naviance)
Be mindful of priority deadlines when applying to colleges.
Counselors require a minimum of 15 business days prior notice to
complete an application or letter of recommendation.

8. College Deadlines University of Maryland November 1st
Howard University November 1st
Towson University December 1st
Salisbury University December1st
Bowie State University Rolling

9. RECOMMENDATIONS
Seniors who need a letter of recommendation or a secondary school report for college applications should do the following:
Complete a thorough resume or a Personal Data Form (located in the counseling office) Turn in resume/Form and or application to your School Counselor.
Give 15 business days to complete letter of recommendation.
Students must pick up their letter of recommendation/ application. Counseling office will not mail applications to the college.

10. Transcript Request Students should:
Submit the permission to release information form,
which can be found in both North and South Counseling Offices, with the appropriate signatures (needs to be submitted one time only).
Submit a transcript request form (one must be filled out every time a transcript is requested).
Give the School Counseling Secretary three –five business days to generate transcript.
Return to pick up transcript (Counseling Office will not mail or fax transcripts).

13. District of Columbia Colleges
COMMON APPLICATION
MARYLAND COLLEGES
District of Columbia Colleges
Coppin State University
Goucher College
Hood College
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola University Maryland
Maryland Institute College of Art
McDaniel College
Notre Dame of Maryland University
American University
Catholic University
The George Washington University
Howard University

14. Common Black College Application http://commonblackcollegeapp
Common Black College Application Apply to 53 Colleges for $35
North Carolina
Bennett College
Johnson C. Smith University
Linvingstone College
Saint Augustine’s College
Shaw University
Virginia
Norfolk State
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Pennsylvania
- Cheyney University
Maryland
Coppin State University
Morgan State University

15. Counselors will upload the following:
Common App Cont.
Counselors will upload the following:
Transcript
Letter of Recommendation
Secondary School Report

18. FINAL GRADES
May 2019, each senior needing a final transcript must fill out a final transcript form and submit a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Final transcript request forms must be submitted before the seniors’ last day.
Bowie High School will mail the final transcript to the school requested.

19. ADMISSION TESTS CEEB CODE 210-283 SAT – http://www.collegeboard.com
Next Test: August 25th (Deadline July 27th)
Students should take the SAT the spring semester of their Junior year and a 2nd time in the fall of their senior year.
ACT –
Next Test: July 14th (Deadline June 15th) September 8th (Deadline August 10th)

20. Khan Academy Free, one-on-one online tutoring
SAT and graduate-level entrance exam preparation
Tutoring for comprehensive and AP classes
US History, World History, AP US History, AP World History, AP Gov’t and Politics, Physics, AP Physics, Chemistry, Biology, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus to name a few!
Establish an account on the Khan Academy website:

21. NAVIANCE Every student has a Naviance Account
They can sign in through CLEVER or utilize the Naviance Link on the Bowie High School website:
Click School Counseling Department under quick links
Click Important Information
Scroll down to Naviance

24. COLLEGE VISITS TO BOWIE
In September College Representatives schedule visits to BHS
Listen to morning announcements to hear the schedule of schools
Go to North Counseling Office before school on the day of the visit
to obtain a pass
If students obtain a pass and fail to show for the scheduled visit,
they will not be permitted to attend any future college visits
Only sign up for schools that interest you
Prepare appropriate questions to ask the representatives

25. SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AID FAFSA fafsa.ed.gov Available October 1st
Fastweb.com
Scholarships.com
Local and Private Scholarships
blast

26. APPROXIMATELY 90 REPRESENTATIVES
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
OCTOBER 2018
APPROXIMATELY 90 REPRESENTATIVES
WILL BE PRESENT

27. ARMED SERVICES CAREER
Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Decide on the branch of military you would
like to join
Meet with the local recruiter
Finalize your plans and departure dates

28. A.S.V.A.B. TEST DATE INTERPRETATION November 2018 TBD
GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
NO MILITARY OBLIGATION

29. GOOD LUCK
CLASS OF 2019!!