1. Health Sciences & Military, Global Leadership and Public Safety
Hawthorne academy:
Health Sciences & Military, Global Leadership and Public Safety
One School, One Voice, One Vision

2. Rising Senior Parent Information session
Welcome
Rising Senior Parent Information session
May 02, 2019

3. Agenda
Welcome Ms. Diann Weston, Principal Senior Seminar……………..Ms. Cook and Ms. Walker Road to College……………………………. Ms. Jaimes Career Development…………………………Mrs. Duke Senior Year At-A-Glance……………………... Ms. Cheek Senior Class Expenses………………………….Mrs. Bell Question/Answer Session………..……Hawthorne Team Closing…………….. Mrs. Nina Adams, Asst. Principal Lite Refreshments

4. Ms. COOK & Ms. Walker – School Counselors
Senior Seminar
Ms. COOK & Ms. Walker – School Counselors

5. Attendance Attending school regularly is vital to YOUR education
School Policy states that you can not miss more than 10 days in a class and receive a passing grade unless you do recovery of all days missed over 10
Excused and Unexcused absences both need to be made up
Always remember to bring a note to the Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Leeper, of why you were out
Hawthorne students are encouraged to recover time missed as soon as possible after each occurrence. If you miss more than 10 days in any class, see your teacher for details on how and when you can do the needed recovery.

6. CMS/NC Course of Study Graduation Requirements
Future Ready Core Plus
Special Requirements
Successful completion of the NC Graduation Project
English
4-Credits
English I,II, III, IV
English II EOC
Mathematics
Math I, Math II, Math III & 4th Math
Math I EOC
Science
3- Credits
Earth/Environmental Science, Biology & a Physical Science
Biology EOC
Social Studies
World History; American History, the Founding Prin., Civics and Economics; & American History I & II
Additional Science or Social Studies
1-Credit
Health & Physical Education
Electives
8-Credits (4 Must be Health Science/Public Safety) May include but not limited to (CTE, ROTC, AP or Arts Education)
Totals 24
**Second Language credits are not required to graduate, however, most 4 year schools require for admissions**
CMS/NC Course of Study Graduation Requirements

7. Graduation Credit checklist

8. Senior Early Release/Late Arrival Form

9. Senior Early Graduation

10. Ms. Jaimes – College Adviser
Road to College
Ms. Jaimes – College Adviser

11. Going to college? Select 3-5 schools you would like to attend
Type of School: 4-YR, 2-YR, Technical, Vocational
Research admission requirements, campus size, majors offered, extracurricular activities and Cost
Campus Visits/Open Houses
Seniors are allowed 2 college visit days
Must bring a letter to Attendance secretary stating you were there for a visit within 5 days of the absence to be excused
Take SAT/ACT/Accuplacer (as needed)
Fee Waivers

12. Types of colleges Technical Colleges 2-YR Colleges 4-YR Colleges
Ex: York Tech, Tri-County Tech, Guilford Tech
2-YR Colleges
Ex: Central piedmont community college (CPCC)
4-YR Colleges
Ex: University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), Johnson C. Smith (JCSU), NC State University (NCSU), Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)

13. 4-year college admission
Specific courses required
SAT/ACT
GPA/Class Rank
Summer Bridge Programs
Extra-Curricular
Volunteer

14. Resources for Undocumented/DACA Students
Out-of-state tuition
Scholarships
Paper FAFSA or Financial Responsibility Form

15. SAT Registration & Test Dates - www.collegeboard.org
Critical Reading, Math, Writing
Fee = $47.50
Highest Score = 1600 Critical Reading & Math /2400 including Writing
Super Scoring – Will match highest Critical Reading & Math score from different test dates
¼ point deducted for wrong answers
Subject Tests – May be required by some schools – Fee = $29.00
Measures level of achievement in a particular subject area (Biology, Math, etc.)

16. Sat testing dates

17. ACT Registration & Test Dates – www.act.org
English, Math, Reading, Science, Optional Writing
Take the writing section at least once
Fee = $46.00 ($62.50 w/Writing)
Highest Score = 36 not including Writing
No points deducted for wrong answers
Registration deadlines are usually 4-6 weeks prior to the test date
Practice Questions/Tests are available on these websites
Students with an IEP/504 Plan may request accommodations… see your counselor
SAT/ACT Score Comparison Chart – available on the Guidance website

18. 2019-2020 act testing dates 2019-2020 Test Dates (National) Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 14, 2019
August 16, 2019
August 17-30, 2019
October 26, 2019
September 20, 2019
September 21-October 4, 2019
December 14, 2019
November 8, 2019
November 9-22, 2019
February 8, 2020
January 10, 2020
January 11-17, 2020
April 4, 2020
February 28, 2020
February 29-March 13, 2020
June 13, 2020
May 8, 2020
May 9-22, 2020
July 18, 2020*
June 19, 2020
June 20-26, 2020

19. College admissions process
Complete and submit applications
Online applications are preferred
Check Deadlines (Application vs. Credentials)
Early Decision, Early Action, Early Notification
Essays & Recommendations
Request Guidance to send your transcript
Complete transcript request form
Guidance Counselor Evaluation Forms
Allow at least a week for processing!
Send test scores
Scores should be sent directly from the testing
center to the college/university admissions office
Final Transcript Request
Forms will be disbursed in June

20. Tips for applying to college
Apply Early
Don’t wait on updated SAT/ACT scores
Housing preference is based on the date application is submitted for some schools
1st round applications are usually due by October 15th
Verify receipt of application, transcript, test scores with the college/university
FAFSA opens in October now
Priority Deadline for some schools is December 1st

21. After Applying Continue to excel in your classes Mid-Year Reports
Some schools may require a mid-year transcript or report card…
contact your counselor if this is needed
Communication
Schools may communicate with you via or another communication system… be sure to check these regularly so you don’t miss important information or deadlines!

22. College acceptance and scholarship letters
College: Provide a copy of every letter to Mrs. Duke to be displayed in the school
Scholarships: provide a copy of every letter to mrs. Duke to be documented

23. Scholarship search Scholarship bulletin College/University of Choice
Contact your school’s financial aid office or academic department about available scholarships
Some schools will automatically consider you for scholarships when your application is considered

24. Scholarship search
Foundations, Sororities/Fraternities, Faith-Based Organizations/Church
Ethnicity-Based Organizations (i.e. NAACP, Hispanic College Fund)
Your Employer/Parent’s Employer
Corporations (i.e. Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, Buick)
US Department of Education (
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFCN.org)
State Employee’s Credit Union
Internet
Beware of services that charge a fee and other scams (

25. Mrs. Duke - Career development coordinator

26. Work-BASeD Learning/Career development
MAYOR’S Youth Employment program (myep)
Work Place Job Shadows
Guest speakers
College Tours
Volunteering
Free college application week

27. Entering the workforce?
Secure a position before the end of the school year
Create Resume
Complete Applications
Interview Preparation
Websites

28. Joining the military?
Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Registration Deadline
Contact a Recruiter
Recruiters may be available during lunch
Websites

29. Senior Year At-a-Glance
Ms. Cheek & Mrs. Bell – Senior Advisors

30. Senior Activities Senior Portraits (August 2019) Senior Dues
College night (September 24, 2019)
College Application Week (October 2019)
Testing (exams, Sat, ACT, Accuplacer, WorkKeys, Asvab, ETC.)
Applications (essays/personal statements, deadlines, resume, letters of recommendation, etc.)
Parenting with Love & Logic (Spring 2020)
Senior Week
Senior Awards
Senior Trip
Graduation: Cap & gown, rehearsal, etc. (June 2020)

31. Senior Dues/Fees