1. Planning for Graduation and Beyond

2. ANDREA WILLEY – A-F KATHLEEN RICHBURG –G-MA GIL SCHAEFER – MB-S NEASAH JONES – T-Z & 9TH GR. MO-Z KAROL BLOCH – 9TH GRADE A-MI CAROL DELANEY – COUNSELING SECRETARY CAROLYN MAYR – REGISTRAR Annapolis High School Counseling Department

3. Items In Your Folder 2 copies of a Senior Contract Diploma Request Form Release of Records- for transcript only Student Transcript

4. Check Graduation Requirements 4 English (2 ESOL + English 9 or higher + English 10) 4 Math (Algebra + Geometry + 2 others)  3 Sciences (Biology + 2 others)  3 Social Studies (US History + World History + US Government)  1 Fine Arts.5 Fitness for Live.5 Physical Education.5 Health 1 Technology Min. 2 years of ESOL Minimum of 26 credits 75 Service Learning Pass HSA exams

5. Service Learning All students must meet the state graduation requirement of 75 hours of service learning. Anne Arundel County Schools integrates this requirement into existing courses for students in grades 5 through 11 so that each student, by completion of the 11 th grade should have met this requirement.

6. Each Maryland graduate must pass the High School Assessment (HSA) requirement: Algebra Biology English 10 High School Assessments

8. This is the This is theinformation that will appear on your diploma – be precise

9. Allows AHS to send your student’s transcripts to colleges, employersetc…

10. After Graduation Colleges & Universities Military Travel Community College Employment Job Training

11. Continue Your Education Community College - Certificates (short-term job training, 15 credits) - Associates Degree (“2 year” 60 credits) Colleges and Universities - Bachelors Degree (“4 year” 120 credits) - Masters Degree - Doctorate Degree - Professional Degrees Job Training - on-the-job - trade schools - professional certifications

12. Keep All Doors Open College/University SATs and/or ACTs (June, October, November) Community College -- Accuplacer (Spring of Senior year) Armed Forces ASVAB (Fall of Senior year)

13. How to Apply to Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) 1. AACC Application (on-line)  no essay  no fee or obligation 2. Test Test Scores  Accuplacer (free, untimed) 3. Tuition  Apply for Maryland Dream Act if eligible (for in-state rate)  Scholarships, Grants, Loans

14. How to Apply to a College/University 1. Student Application (usually on-line – check for Common Application) select a major (or undecided) may require an essay usually a fee (waivers available) 2. Transcript showing cumulative g.p.a. 3. Evaluation forms and Letters of Recommendation Teacher(s) Counselor 4. SAT/ACT Test Scores (request to be sent from the testing company)

15. Common Application Teacher Evaluation

16. College Application Timeline Spring Junior Year - take SAT/ACT - college search - create and save your resume Summer - college search/visits - draft essays - identify deadlines Fall Senior Year - take SAT/ACT again - apply to colleges - request teacher, counselor letters of rec and transcripts - note institutional scholarship deadlines Winter Senior Year - complete FAFSA forms - apply for scholarships - consider rolling admission colleges - send mid-year transcripts if required Spring Senior Year - receive college decision notices - confirm your decision (send in a deposit if required) - attend orientation