AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOLClass of 2020

SENIOR MEETING

Activity

Degree Check• If you notice you are missing a class that

you need to graduate, immediately tell me. We only have 1 more semester to fix any mistakes!

AHS Graduation Requirements

• English 4 Credits• Social Studies 3 Credits• Science 3 Credits• Math 3 Credits• Health & PE 1 Credit• Fine Arts 1 Credit• Electives 13 Credits

28 Credits to graduate

Kansas Scholars Curriculum

• English 4 Units• Math 4 Units• Social Studies 3 Units• Science 3 Units

– Biology, Chemistry, Physics• Foreign Lang. 2 Units

Must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA

Get Signed Up

Counselor’s Page

Scholarship information available at: https://ahs.usd402.com/173130_2

Senior Pictures

Yearbook Photo

On January 22, 2019 at 8:00am: Cap &

Gown photos for the yearbook

Senior PicturesYearbook Recognition Ads

Important DatesMon, 10/1 FAFSA application opensTBD Yearbook Rec Ads due for lowest priceWed, 11/20 Senior Graduation Order Day Wed, 1/22 Senior Cap & Gown Photo 8amSun, 3/31 Local Scholarship App DeadlineSat, 4/25 Junior/Senior Prom 8:30pmTue, 4/28 Scholarship Reception 7pmTBD Baccalaureate Practice 10:20amWed, 5/13 Baccalaureate 7pmTBD Senior’s Last DayFri, 5/15 Senior Breakfast 9:30amFri, 5/15 Graduation Practice 10:30amSun, 5/17 Graduation 2pm

Calendar Updates

Look for calendar updates at our websitehttps://ahs.usd402.com/173130_2

Senior Breakfast & Video

Class of 2020 Brag Stats

• There are 153 students – 9 students with a 4.0 GPA– 42 students with a 3.5 – 3.99 GPA– 47 students with a 3.0 – 3.49 GPA – Only 6 students under a 2.0 GPA

• 46 students completing the Kansas Scholars Curriculum• 47 students planning on a 4 year College• 61 students planning on Butler/other Community

College/Tech School • 7 students planning on Military

Kansas Qualified Admission Requirements

Complete precollege curriculum with a minimum 2.0 GPAAND achieve one of the following:

Achieve a composite ACT score of 21 or higherOR

Rank in the top 1/3 of their high school class

ANDMath ACT score of 22 or higher

OR4 credits of Math (taken each year of high school)

ACT and SAT Tests• ACT

• Is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school.

• Has 5 components: English, Math, Reading, Science, and optional Writing.

• Score is based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.

• Scoring 0 - 36• SAT

• Is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.• Has 3 components: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing.• Score is based on the number of correct answers, but takes off for

wrong answers and for guessing.• Scoring 200 - 800

Transcripts

FERPA Laws

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• When a student turns 18 years old, the rights transfer from the parents to the student (i.e. requesting transcripts, etc)

What’s Next?

4 year College/University

• Public or Private

• Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, PhD

• Admission Requirements• ACT/SAT• Pre-College Curriculum

2 year/Community College

• Public or Private• Associate’s degrees• Admission Requirements

• Entrance exams vary (Compass, ACT, None)

• Can transfer to a 4 year college/university– Be sure to talk with an

Advisor at the transfer university to make sure credits transfer

Vocational & Technical Schools

• Degree Programs• Certificate Programs• Admission

Requirements• Compass Test –

meeting certain scores for different programs

Apprenticeships

• Electrician• Carpenter• Chef• Elevator Constructor• Pipefitter

The Registered Apprenticeship program offers access to 1,000 career areas

Military• Branches

• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard

• Opportunities• Training, Education, Travel

• Entrance Requirements• High School diploma or GED

with college credits• Aptitude tests• Physical exams/drug

screening/criminal background check

• ASVAB test

The World of Work

• Full-time permanent jobs

• Combination of two or more part-time jobs

• Contract services or short-term basis

Choosing to go to a Post-Secondary School

Campus Visits• The campus visit is probably

the most important step in selecting a school.

• While there be sure to:• Investigate degree options• Attend a class• Talk with students and

faculty• Take a campus tour• Meet with an admission

counselor and talk to a financial aid officer

• Don’t forget to take a college visit form with you.

College/University• Apply EARLY - for admission - for scholarship (November 1st deadline)• Contact Financial Aid Dept. (write down who

you talk to)• Fill out FAFSA October 1st • Athletes - Contact coaches - Check NCAA requirements

Communication

• Talk about the goal (and value) of college

• Talk about the costs of college

• Talk about family finances

• Talk about scholarships

Financial Aid

• Free Application for Student Aid – FAFSA• Fill out beginning October 1st • Pay attention to college deadline for submitting FAFSA

– Some want completed by December 1st • www.fafsa.ed.gov has great resources available• Butler Community College is having a FAFSA

Completion Event for students and parents attending college

Federal Programs

• Pell Grant – Maximum$5,920 depending on:• Financial need• Cost of attendance• Status as a full-time or

part-time student• Plans to attend school for a

full academic year or less

Amounts can change yearly

http://studentaid.ed.gov

• Student Loans – Maximum $3,500 for 1st yr, $4,500 for 2nd yr, and $5,500 for remaining undergrad• Perkins loan – not all schools

participate• Direct Subsidized – the

government pays the interest while in school and for the 1st 6 months after gone

• Direct Unsubsidized – the borrower is responsible for the interest at all times (interest will accrue if not paid monthly)

• Parent PLUS – available to parents (there is a loan fee and an interest rate)

Parent Plus Loan

• For parents who applied for and were denied:– $7,500 for 1st year

students– $8,500 for 2nd year

students who have completed the first year

– $10,500 per year for students who have completed 2 years

• Available to parents of dependent undergraduate students

• If student’s parents are divorced, both parents can take out separate Plus loans

• Eligibility does NOT depend on borrower’s credit scores

• Borrower must NOT have an adverse credit history (default, bankruptcy, foreclosure, tax lien, etc. in past 5 years– If does, can still borrow with a

cosigner who does not have an adverse credit history

• There is a 4.264% Loan Fee and a 7% Interest Rate

FAFSA• BE SURE TO LIST ANY COLLEGE STUDENT IS

CONSIDERING ATTENDING ON FAFSA• Cost of Attendance

• tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board, transportation and personal expenses

• Examples: Butler ($3,648), KU (~$26,041), KSU (~$19,985), WSU (~$9,342 + housing)

• Expected Family Contribution• Family income, number of children in family and how many in

college.• Will be the same no matter which school a student attends.

• The college financial aid office at each school will put together a package that comes as close as possible to meeting your needs.• Work Study, loans, grants

Scholarships

• Local scholarships will be available to apply for starting February 1st, 2019.

• The deadline is March 31st for local scholarship apps

• Rudd Scholarship

You Want Money - Lots & Lots of Money

• Scholarships• Need – Based

• determined from FAFSA information

• Merit• for students who excel in

academics, athletics or other skills and talents

BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS

You will know it is a scam if…..• A fee is charged• Guaranteed scholarship is promised• Someone requests a credit card or checking account

number to confirm eligibility• A loan is offered where you pay an “upfront fee”• A free seminar turns out to be a sales pitch• A fee is charged to assist in filling out the FAFSA

Where to look for Money

• Universities-Academic (ACT & GPA) -Performance (Activities)-Service (Volunteer & desire to cont.)

• Departmental Scholarships• National Scholarships • Local Scholarships

National Scholarships

• Most Popular-Coca Cola-Wal-Mart -Tylenol-Target -Toyota-Nations Bank

Few get these types of scholarships, but worth the try

Apply, Apply, Apply

You can’t win awards or receive funds for which you

do not apply. So search, apply, and pay attention to

deadlines.

Myths About Scholarships1. Billions of college scholarships

go unclaimed2. I can’t get a scholarship because

of the competition3. Undergraduate scholarships only

go to the best students 4. I’m a top student, so

scholarships will come to me5. If I apply for a loan, it will

lessen my chances for a scholarship

6. Student scholarships require a glamorous talent

Don’t Stop Applying for Scholarships

Computer Aided Searches

• Top 3 Internet Sites

-www.fastweb.com

-www.finaid.com

-www.collegeboard.org

Factors Influencing Admission and Scholarships

• Grades in College Prep classes• Cumulative GPA• ACT/SAT Scores

• The higher the better

• Community Service• Extracurricular Activities• Work• Personal recognition• Recommendations

All the information I just gave

you and more is in your

SENIOR HANDBOOK

Give us a call if you need anything!Mrs. Davis-Homen

Mrs. Lary