1. Senior Class Meeting Abingdon High School Class of 2016

2. Transcript Review Check the following: – Name – Address – Date of Birth – Social Security Number – Classes/credits

3. Dropping 8 th Grade Classes If you failed an 8 th grade course you can drop it from your transcript. If you received a poor grade in an 8 th grade course you can drop it from your transcript as long as you do not need the credit and/or SOL for graduation. All drop credit forms must be turned in to guidance by the end of the first semester of your senior year.

4. Diploma Types  Advanced Studies - 26 Credits  4 English  4 Math  4 Science  4 Social Studies  2 PE  Foreign Language I(Either 3 years of one or 2 years of two)  Economics and Personal Finance  Standard - 22 Credits  4 English  3 Math  3 Science  3 Social Studies  2 PE  2 Sequential Credits  Economics and Personal Finance

5. SOL Tests/Verified Credits  Advanced Studies – 9 Total  2 English (Reading & Writing)  2 Math  2 Science  2 Social Studies  1 Other  Standard – 6 Total  2 English (Reading & Writing)  1 Math  1 Science  1 Social Studies  1 Other

6. Washington County Community Scholars Mrs. Kendrick, guidance secretary is the contact person. Must complete 20 hours of documented community service; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; maintain a 95% attendance rate and have little or no discipline. All forms must be turned in by March 1, 2013.

7. Early College Scholar To qualify for the Early College Scholars program, a student must: Have a "B" average or better; Be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; and Take and complete college-level course work (i.e., Advanced Placement or dual enrollment) that will earn at least 15 transferable college credits. Recognition is given at senior awards program.

8. VHCC Career Coach Mrs. Garnett, VHCC Career plan development, VHCC applications, scholarships, placement testing Hours: All Day Tuesday and Wednesday, Some Thursdays

9. SAT/ACT Tests  Required for all 4 year colleges  VA schools typically look at SAT/TN schools typically look at ACT  AHS Code is 470000  SAT register at collegeboard.org  ACT register at actstudent.org  Practice books are available in the Guidance Office

10. SAT TEST DATES for 15-16 October 11, October 3, 2015 November 7, 2015 December 5, 2015 January 23, 2016 March 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016

11. ACT TEST DATES FOR 14-15 September 12, 2015 October 24, 2015 December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016

12. College Applications Be sure to request counselor’s report, secondary report and transcript requests well ahead of time. Online applications are preferred. Only include information from your high school years.

13. Transcripts Sign clipboard for transcript request Pay Ms. Kendrick $1.00 when you pick up the ready-to-mail envelope. You mail it yourself. No charge to send an e-transcript. If taking a class at VHCC, you will have to request transcripts directly from them. SAT/ACT scores will be on your transcript if you requested them to be sent to AHS. Some schools will not accept SAT/ACT on transcript.

14. Letters of Recommendation Most colleges ask for at least one letter. Start asking now…teachers get overloaded with requests as deadlines near. Give them an addressed envelope with postage. You will get a better recommendation if you give the person enough time to do a good job for you. Who to ask? Teachers, Coaches, Employers, Club Sponsors, people you’ve worked with in a volunteer capacity.

15. Scholarships Scholarships are listed in the monthly senior newsletter, on the school website and emailed to parents. Check the list often and make sure you meet deadlines. Scholarships are available for all types of programs.

16. Scholarship Opportunities www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org www.scholarships.com http://www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com http://www.gocollege.com http://www.meritaid.com Other websites will be published on the school web page and the senior newsletter.

17. Enjoy your senior year, and “Take care of business” day by day Learn how to handle stress