Class of 2015 Parent Meeting
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Transcript of Class of 2015 Parent Meeting
Class of 2015Parent Meeting
Our class of 2015
WE ARE 380
STRONG!
Want to Graduate?O English-4 UnitsO Math-4 UnitsO Science-3 UnitsO US History-1 UnitO Government/Economics—1 UnitO Other Social Studies—1 UnitO PE—1 UnitO Computer Technology—1 UnitO Foreign Language or Career Course-1
UnitO Electives (can be anything!!)—7 Units
AttendanceO YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!!!!!!!!!
O No more than 5 absences in a semester course
O No more than 10 absences in a year course
O Do not rely on Seat Time RecoveryO Check the Student Portal often
Want to attend a Tec School?
O Open Enrollment with HS Diploma
O SAT/ACT/Tec Test
O Can earn an Associate degree—2 years
O Can transfer to 4 year college/University
Want to attend a 4 year College/University after RHS?
O All Graduation RequirementsO 2 or 3 years of foreign languageO 3 Lab ScienceO 1 Fine ArtO 1 Math beyond Algebra 2
SAT/ACT
Required by 4 year collegesRetake if your score is close for scholarshipsTake the Writing Section at least 1 time
Deadline for Oct 11 SAT is Sept 12.Deadline for Oct. 25 ACT is Sept 19.
Fee WaiversO Students may qualify for a fee waiver
for both college applications and the ACT/SAT tests—2 waivers per lifetime
O Must receive free or reduced lunch to qualify.
O Must have used an SAT waiver to qualify for college application waiver—it’s up to the college whether to accept these.
O Waivers are in my office
Score ReportingO Colleges/Universities will not accept
scores from Riverside as official scores.
O Most institutions and NCAA require that scores be sent directly by the testing service.O Can be done at time of registrationO Can be requested from testing service
for a fee.
College VisitsO Students are strongly encouraged to
make college visits.O Follow procedure in handbook on page
3-middle column.Request made by parent prior to
visitCollege written verification upon
returnSeniors are allowed 3 days prior to 4th 9 weeks. THESE DAYS DO COUNT IN YOUR TALLY!!!
ResumesO Create your Resume and give to Ms.
Collins for her recommendation. Also give one to any teacher or other person you ask to write you a recommendation.
O I put a blue sheet in your red folder last year that you may use. I will also accept one on other format. Keep it simple!!!
Application ProcessO Nearly all applications are now online and up and
running.O Pick up a yellow “Class of 2015 Transcript for
EACH application, even if you are using the Common Application that will go to multiple schools. After tonight, emails will not be honored.
O Follow the directions on the form carefully and sign.
O Return to Ms. Collins in Guidance. Only if I am out of the office are you to give the form to someone else. I will inform the guidance secretary when this is appropriate.
SC Scholarships
OSC HOPE ScholarshipOLIFE Scholarship OPalmetto Fellows Scholarship
OSC Need-based GrantOLottery Tuition Assistance
General EligibilityO US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident
(Green Card) O SC Resident*O No felony convictions O No second or subsequent
alcohol/drug misdemeanors O Enroll in a degree-seeking program
at an eligible SC institution
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
O3.0 Final GPAONo applicationOMust attend SC 4 year institution
OUp to $2800—1 year award
LIFE ScholarshipO Eligibility at a 2-year institution
O 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) upon high school graduation
O Eligibility at a 4-year institutionO Earn 2 of the follow 3 requirements
O 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) upon high school graduation
O 1100/SAT or 24/ACTO Rank in the top 30% of the
graduating class
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
O TWO opportunities to apply:O Early Award: Mid-October- December
15th
O Late Award: Mid-April-June 15th
O Counselor driven application processO The application and application
materials must be submitted via the high school/home school association and in the Commission office by the established deadlines (listed above)
Eligibility Requirements
O Rank in the top 6% at the end of the 10th, or the 11th , or the 12th grade academic year
O Earn a 1200 on the SAT/27 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year)
O Earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP)
O OR
Alternate Criteria (without regard to rank)
O Earn a 1400 on the SAT/32 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year)
O Earn a 4.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP)
O $6700 1st year—Up to $7500 years 2-4
LIFE & PFS Enhancements
O Must be enrolled in approved math/science major at college
O Must earn 14 credit hours of math and/or science by the end of 1st academic year
O Begin at the start of 2nd yearO Up to an additional $2500
SC Need-Based Grant
O Must complete FAFSA
O Can be used at both 2year and 4 year institutions.
O Must be considered a degree-seeking student
O Up to $2500 for full time student
Lottery Tuition Assistance
ODegree seeking student at a tech school or 2 year campuses
OFAFSA is required
O$1140 for full-time student
Tuition GrantsO Can only be used at a private
institution in SCO Must complete FAFSAO Based on Financial NeedO Parents must be SC residentsO Top 75% or 900 SAT or 19 ACT or 2.0O Maximum for 2014-15 is set at
$3000
Academic Common Market O Allows for South Carolina residents who are
enrolled in specific programs at out-of-state institutions to be charged only the applicable in-State tuition by the institution in which the student is enrolled
O http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html OR google Academic Common Market
Mandatory Meetings & Graduation
O SENIOR MEETING—RHS AUDITORIUMO Will take place after the end of
senior exams and before Graduation Practice.
O GRADUATION PRACTICE—BON SECOUR ARENA—12:30 PM—June 1
O GRADUATION—BON SECOUR ARENA—2:00 PM—June 4
Upcoming Senior Events
O October 2—College Application Day—We will have signups in guidance.
O October 20—Senior Assembly—Graduation Materials
O October 28—Orders for Cap/Gown
STAY IN THE KNOW!!!
OSign up for text alerts!!
OText the message “@Warriorscholarships” to 23559
More communication!!Located on Guidance Bulletin Board
Seniors – Check out the March
edition of the Senior Smoke Signals for
scholarship opportunities!
Senior Life Skills
OSeniors should bring their own Transcript Request.
O If having difficulty in a class, ask your senior if THEY have spoken to the teacher. Do they know when help sessions are offered?
OSeniors must meet deadlines.
Thanks for allowing me to work with your children for 3
years!!