Senior Session Class of

2016September 21, 2015

CAPS AND GOWNS

GRADUATION INVITATIONS

SENIOR DATES AND IMPORTANT DEADLINES

CLASS OF 2016

Jostens

Georgia Student Finance Commission

• HOPE Scholarship Eligibilityo Is my HOPE GPA different from my

high school GPA?• Zell Miller Scholarship Eligibility• Financial Aid Process – FAFSAo Financial Aid Parent Night Jan. 11, 2016 ~ 6:00 PM

• GACollege411.org

Yearbook OfferPurchase 2016 Jacket on-line only:

www.jostens.com

Yearbook cost - $60 AND

Order PERSONALIZATION ($6.00)Pick up to 4 ICONs free of charge

Offer ends December 1st.

Local Scholarship Opportunities

• Monday, February 2, 2016oAll local scholarships will be

available in the Guidance Office–See Ms. Crews

• Friday, February 26, 2016oAll local scholarship are due to

Ms. Crews by 3:30 PM!

WCHS Honors & Awards• Georgia Scholar• Honor Graduate

• Wayne County Scholar• 1600 Club

• STAR Student• Scholarships

• HOPE Scholarship / HOPE Grant• President’s Award for Educational

Excellence• Rotary/Exchange Student of the Month

SAT & ACT RegistrationSchool Code: 111720

• ACT– An achievement test that measures what

a student has learned in school – 5 Components: English, Mathematics,

Reading, Science, & Writing

• SAT– An aptitude test that measures reasoning and verbal abilities– 3 Components: Critical Reading,

Mathematics, & Writing

SAT and ACT Fee Waiver Information

See Ms. Crews in Guidance Office for registration materials and to obtain a fee waiver.

–Remember fee waivers are ONLY available to students in grades 11 and 12 who eat free/reduced lunch!

2015-2016 SAT Testing DatesThe SAT will be offered at WCHS on dates in

“Red”.

Test Dates Regular Registration Deadlines

Saturday, October 3, 2015 September 3, 2015

Saturday, November 7, 2015

October 9, 2015

Saturday, December 5, 2015

November 5, 2015

Saturday, January 23, 2016

December 28, 2015

Saturday, March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016

Saturday, May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016

Saturday, June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016

2014-2015 ACT Testing DatesThe ACT will be offered at WCHS on dates in Red!

Test Dates Regular Registration

Deadlines

Saturday, September 12, 2015

August 7, 2015

Saturday, October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015

Saturday, December 12, 2015

November 6, 2015

Saturday, February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016

Saturday, April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016

Saturday, June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016

College Application Process

Apply To College Day At WCHS

TBA• Every senior will have an opportunity to complete

one online college application on GACollege411.org and receive assistance throughout the process.

• Appointment with Ms. Brooks for assistance.

Early Action DeadlinesPay attention to Early

Action College Application Deadlines!

• University of Georgia October 15, 2015• Georgia Tech October 15, 2015

College / Career Opportunities

• PROBE FairsoComing soon - poster outside of

Guidance Office• College & Career Ready Fair

oTuesday, February 2, 2016• GA Apply To College Day

oTBA• Seniors are entitled to 2 College Day

Passes! oSee Ms. Crews for more information!

Testing Requirements

Students entering 9th Grade in 2012 are NOT required to meet the

following testing requirements in order to earn a diploma.

GHSGT or GHSWT

Georgia Milestone Test

• English – 9th Lit. / American Lit.• Math – Algebra I / Geometry• Science – Biology / Physical Science• Social Studies – Economics / US

History

Each exam will count 20% of your final grade!!

ASVAB Test / Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

• ASVAB TestoRequired for military entryoSeniors must register to take the ASVAB with a recruiter.

• AP ExamsoStudents taking AP courses will be

given an AP exam in May 2015.

Graduation Ceremony Expectations

• Dress CodeoLadies should wear a black dress or

skirt. Black shoes are mandatory!oGentlemen should wear black dress

pants, dark colored socks, and black shoes.

• Graduation Practice – MandatoryoThursday, May 19th~ Auditorium oFriday, May 20th ~ Jaycee Stadium

Senior Debts & Expenses

• Senior debts are paid to Ms. Teresa Moseley, WCHS Bookkeeper. oNotifications will be sent out to seniors during advisement beginning in January 2016.

oPlease pay them early!!

Graduation RequirementsClass of 2016

Number of Credits/Units

NeededArea

4 English/Language Arts

4 Mathematics

4 Science

4 Social Studies

1 Health / Personal Fitness

3 CTAE and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts *College bound students must take 2 credits of Foreign Language

6 Additional Electives

26 Total

Senior Events• Saturday, October 3, 2015 – Kickoff Homecoming Dance 7pm• Thursday, October 8, 2015 – Homecoming Parade/Community Pep Rally 5pm

(Downtown) • Friday, October 9, 2015 – Homecoming Football Game 7:30pm/ SR. Breakfast 9:30pm• Friday, October 30, 2015– Football Senior Night, 7:30pm• Monday, January 11, 2016 – Financial Aid Meeting – 6:30 PM• Monday, February 2, 2016– Local Scholarships available in Guidance

• Friday, February 26, 2016 – Local Scholarships are due to Guidance - 3:30 PM• Saturday, April 16, 2016 – Junior/Senior Prom• Saturday, April 29, 2016 – Grad Bash, Universal Studios, Orlando, FL• Thursday, April 25, 2016 – Senior Supper – 6pm• Thursday, May 19, 2016 – Graduation Practice 9am / Honors Celebration 7pm • Friday, May 20, 2016 – Graduation Practice 9am – Jaycee Stadium Graduation Ceremony 7:30pm - Jaycee Stadium

 

Contact Information

• JoAnne Brooks –Senior Counselor jbrooks@wayne.k12.ga.uso (912)-427-1096 #823

• Lori Crews – Guidance Secretarylcrews@wayne.k12.ga.uso (912)-427-1096 #804

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