Senior Class MeetingAugust 21, 2014

Enterprise High School

Make Today Count

#wildcatprideUrgency!!

Why are you here and what do you hope to gain from today?

•What does a prepared graduate look like? •What skills do you need to

have learned before leaving EHS?• Turn & Talk

EHS-Our VisionEvery Child a Graduate – Every Graduate

Prepared

forCollege/Work/Adulthood in the 21st Century

Prepared Graduate Defined Possesses the

knowledge and skills needed to enroll and succeed in credit-bearing, first-year courses at a two- or four-year college, trade school, technical school, without the need for remediation.

Possesses the ability to apply core academic skills to real-world situations through collaboration with peers in problem solving, precision, and punctuality in delivery of a product, and has a desire to be a life-long learner.

A high school diploma is no longer a reliable ticket to a decent living. In an era of computers and instant access to information, problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for personal and national success.

~Instructional Rounds in Education, p. 2

How are you going to acquire these skills?

Collaboration

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Oral & Written Communication

Technology Savvy

Learning PartnershipStudent, Teachers, Administrators

What should you be doing to get ready for college?

• Repeat the appropriate college-entrance exam (ACT or SAT) in September and October, IF NECESSARY.

• Visit (if you haven’t already) your top 3-5 college choices.• Apply for admissions! Many universities have December 1

deadlines. Scholarships awards are offered only to students who are admitted. (You MUST request a transcript from guidance when you apply.)

• Update your resume. This will be helpful in completing applications and should be given to any person writing a recommendation.

• Familiarize yourself with the College & Career section of the EHS website. This is where scholarships and scholarship applications will be posted.

What should you be doing to get ready for college? Cont.

• Visit the College & Career Center. Get to know Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Mitchell. They can be a great help to you!!

• Get on Mrs. McClenny’s email and/or Remind 101 list.• Listen to announcements or check the calendar outside the C&C

Center for college representative visits.• Athletes should talk to coaches about registering for the NCAA

Clearinghouse.• CHECK WITH ADMISSIONS OFFICE OF THE SCHOOLS WHERE YOU

APPLIED AND CONFIRM THAT YOUR APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETE!

• Request PIN identification numbers from Free Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) in Nov./Dec. online at: www.pin.ed.gov

College & Career Calendar of Events

• Sept. 13—ACT Test (late reg. through tomorrow)• Sept. 16—Judson College Rep. available in the

C&C Center (9:30 am)• Oct. 1—UAB Rep. in C&C Center (1:45-3:00)• Oct. 2—Montevallo Rep. in C&C Center (11:30-

12:45)• Oct. 7—2-Year College Fair in the PAC (1:00)• Oct. 7—College/Scholarship Info Night in the PAC

(6:00)

College & Career Calendar of Events Cont.

• Oct. 21—College Fair in the Competition Gym (9-2:30)

• Oct. 23– ASVAB given at EHS• Oct. 25—ACT Test (register by Sept. 19)• Nov. 3-7 AL College Application Week!

AL College Application Week Campaign

• Goal: For all seniors to complete an application for admission to a college (2 year or 4 year) by November 7th.

• If you complete an application prior to Nov. 3-7, bring or email “proof” to the C&C Center to get added to the “I APPLIED” list.

• If not before, sign up for a time to apply during the week of Nov. 3-7 in the C&C Center. There will be several locations to apply with assistance during this week.

• At the end of the week, all students on the “I APPLIED” list will be entered into a drawing for a cash scholarship or IPAD.

Other Senior News

• Valedictorian and Honor Senior decisions will be made at the end of 1st semester.

• Caps/Gowns—Mrs. Lane• Mrs. Boyd

Stay Focused & Never Give Up!• This is not the finish line, only the beginning!• Your exit will be remembered a lot longer than your entry!• Write 3 goals you want to accomplish your senior year and place the list on your refrigerator. Look at it daily!• Prepare to be challenged! Prepare even harder to meet the challenge!! You can do it!

Stay Connected!

• “Like” the College and Career Center on Facebook: Enterprise High College & Career

• Sign up for Remind texts: Text: @ccseni to 571-248-3867• Ask to be added to Mrs. McClenny’s email list:

cmcclenny@enterpriseschools.net• Mr. Rodgers’ twitter - @Bebes92• Visit the C&C Center often!!

Class of 2014

The Class of 2014 was offered $12.5 Million in scholarship money. SCHOOL RECORD!!

Class of 2015 The Class of 2015 was

offered ____?_____ in scholarship money……

Make Today Count!College and Career

Ready!