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Planning for Graduationand Beyond
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 SchoolCounseling Department
Items In Your Folder
•2 copies of a Senior Contract
• Diploma Request Form
• Release of Records- for transcript only
• Student Transcript
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 Health1 TechnologyMin. 2 years of ESOLMinimum of 26 credits75 Service LearningPass HSA exams
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 11th grade should have met this requirement.
Each Maryland graduate must pass the High School Assessment (HSA) requirement:
Algebra
Biology
English 10
High School Assessments
This is theinformationthat will appear on your diploma – be precise
Allows AHS to send your student’stranscripts to colleges,
employersetc…
After Graduation
Colleges & Universities
Military Travel Community College
Employment Job Training
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
Keep All Doors Open
College/University SATs and/or ACTs(June, October, November)
Community College -- Accuplacer (Spring of Senior year)
Armed ForcesASVAB(Fall of Senior year)
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
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)
Common Application Teacher Evaluation
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