1. KHSCD Senior kNight
℅ 2017
September 1, 2016

2. Student Services Staff
Counselors
Mrs. Kristy Ratliff- Dean of Students
Ms. Erica Clarkson- last names A-F
Mrs. Kate Davis- last names G-N
Ms. Jessica Holmes-last names O-Z
Ms. Jessica Martz- SAP Counselor
Mrs. Tasia Sanders- 9th Grade
Other Student Services Staff
Ms. Monica Turewicz- College Advisor
Mr. Jamal Carr- Graduation Coach
Mrs. Sonya Meeks- CDC Coordinator
Mrs. Joanne Minori- Guidance Technician
Mrs. Lavon Barrett- Data Manager
Mrs. Paulette Smith- Registrar

3. What has the journey to Senior year been like for you?
Reflection
What has the journey to Senior year been like for you?

4. Good Things
Senior Year

5. Stay Connected! Text @KHSCD17 to 81010 Follow @KHSCDCounselors
@erica_clarkson (A-F)
@kdavisKHSCD(G-N)
@JHolmesKHSCD (O-Z)
@Counselor_Martz (SAP)
@ratliffkd (Dean of Students)
@knightdalecgc (College Advising)
@tasia_sanders (9th Grade)

6. Cap and Gown Orders 10/28-Place orders during lunch
10/27 5:30p-7p- Parent Ordering Session
11/7 Make up Ordering Session during lunch

7. Career Development Coordinator Mrs. Sonya Meeks
The CDC assists students in making the connection from School to Work by ensuring that your 12th grader hears, sees, and/or experiences the post secondary career they are most interested in. This only works when the student takes advantage of the available services which include but are not limited to the following:
Career Interest Inventories (Go Center)
Resume Writing and Job Applications (Go Center)
Classroom Speakers
Lunch and Learn Series
Career/College Fairs
Professional Panels
Job shadowing
Internships
Site Based Learning Experiences (Field Trips)
For the latest career development info and announcements, follow Mrs.

8. Career & Technical Education Coordinator Mrs. Ruth Brown
ACT WorkKeys- assessment which measures job skills and career readiness
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)- aptitude test that helps determine natural abilities to assist in making informed career decisions. Required for military
CTE EOC’s and Articulation Agreement Requirements- Articulation Agreement allows student to receive advanced placement credit for completion of identified Career and Technical Education courses while in high school

9. GO Center - Ms. Turewicz, College Advisor
Schedule an advising meeting through Mrs. Minori at the Student Services front desk - and pick up a pass before first period the day of your meeting!
Drop in: Ask your teacher for a GO center pass to come work on desktops for college related work; as space and time allows
GO Center
Student Services Room 1131
College search
SAT/ACT info & test prep
College Applications
Scholarships
Recommendations
College Essays
College Visits
Financial Aid
for daily tips & information on all these topics!!

12. Recruitment & Outreach Officer Student Services
Anthony Garnes
Recruitment & Outreach Officer
Student Services

13. Statistics Wake Tech is the largest community college
in the state with approx. 22,000 curriculum students
Average class size : 21
92% of our students pass their licensure and certification exams
Wake Tech graduates had an overall GPA of 3.02 after their first year at a UNC System institution, compared with UNC native juniors overall average GPA of 2.88

14. Health Sciences Campus
Campuses
Main Campus
Health Sciences Campus
Northern Wake Campus
RTP Campus
Coming Soon
Western Wake Campus
Pubic Safety Ed. Campus

15. Areas of Study Applied & Engineering Technologies
Business Technologies
College/University Transfer
Computer Technologies
Health Sciences

16. Anthony Garnes agarnes@waketech.edu
Questions?
Anthony Garnes

17. Breakout Sessions Mid-year Graduates: Theater Ms. Ratliff
Last names A-F: Theater with Ms. Clarkson
Last names G-N: Chorus Room with Mrs. Davis
Last names O-Z: Learning Commons with Ms. Holmes
Thank you for coming!