Individual Graduation

Plan Meetings

TL Hanna High School

School Counselors

What is an IGP?

• An IGP is a plan that is developed for a specific student in relation to their

high school graduation, post secondary plans, and future career goals.

• The School Counselor works with the student and guardian to develop this

plan. Meetings begin in 8th grade and are conducted each year to update the

plan accordingly.

High School Graduation Requirements

• 4 Math

• 4 English

• 3 Science (must include Biology)

• U.S. History

• Gov/Econ

• Other Social Studies

• Physical Education/JROTC

• Foreign Language or Career and Technology Course

• Computer Science

• 7 additional electives

• Total of 24 units

Additional courses are required by 4 year

colleges in South Carolina.(source: South Carolina Commission on High Education)

• 4 units of College Prep English

• 4 units of College Prep Math

• 3 lab sciences (after Physical Science which is taken in 9th grade)

• This is 1 science beyond the graduation requirements.

• 3 units of Social Studies

• US History and Gov/Econ

• World History is strongly recommended

• 2 units of the same foreign language

• In SC, there are 3 schools that require 3 years of foreign language: Clemson University, College of Charleston, and Wofford College.

• 1 unit of Fine Arts

• 1 unit of PE/ROTC

• 2 units of College Prep Electives

SC Education Lottery Scholarships(Students are only allowed to use these scholarships at South Carolina colleges.)

• LIFE Scholarship

• Up to $5,000 per year (4 year college or 2 year college)

• Must meet 2 of the 3 requirements

• 3.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale upon high school graduation

• Rank in top 30% of graduating class

• 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT

• No application required.

• HOPE Scholarship

• Up to $2,800 for one year at a 4 year college

• Must earn a 3.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale upon high school graduation

• No application required.

• Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

• Up to $6,700 for 1st year and then up to $7,500 for years 2, 3, and 4.

• Must meet all requirements

• 1200 on SAT or 27 on ACT

• 3.5 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale at end of 11th grade

• Rank in Top 6% of the class at the end of 10th or 11th grade

• Alternate route:

• 1400 on SAT or 32 on ACT

• 4.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading scale at end of 11th grade

• Application process managed by the TL Hanna Guidance Office

**Students may only qualify for one of

the States scholarships**

SAT and ACT

• The PSAT (Practice SAT) is administered in the Fall to 10th graders. It is optional for students to take the PSAT again in their 11th grade year.

• It is recommended that students take the SAT and ACT during Spring of their Junior year of high school.

• The dates and deadlines for these assessments are located on the SAT website, ACT website, and TL Hanna Guidance website.

• Test prep resources are located on the TL Hanna Guidance website.

• South Carolina requires that all 3rd year students take the ACT. This will be administered on a school day in February/March at no cost to the student.

• The State also has all 3rd year students take the ACT WorkKeys which may be used by employers.

Career GoalsThere are 16 Federal Career Clusters

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

• Business, Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Finance

• Government & Public Administration

• Health Science

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Services

• Information Technology

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

• Manufacturing

• Marketing, Sales & Service

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Assessments may be completed through SCOIS.net

Choosing Classes

• During the IGP meeting, we will discuss class options for the following year. The classes discussed will be related to the student’s career interests, post secondary plans, and current performance.

• There are prerequisites for many courses. The prerequisites may be based on grades, test scores, and/or an application or audition process.

• Southwood Academy of the Arts advertises their audition dates. Those dates are discussed at IGP meetings if applicable.

• Anderson 5 Career Campus classes may have an application process. Several programs require and/or recommend continued enrollment for 3 years.

Dual Enrollment Classes

• TL Hanna partners with Anderson University, Clemson University, and TriCounty Technical College to offer opportunities for college credits to our students.

• AU and Clemson require SAT or ACT scores:

• 500 on the SAT Reading section or a 20 on the ACT English, Reading, or Writing section

• The student must provide a copy of their scores to their counselor by May 31, 2017

• TriCounty Tech uses the ACCUPLACER assessment

• TL Hanna administers the ACCUPLACER during October of 11th grade

• Scores are reviewed during the student’s 11th grade IGP meeting

• Prerequisite scores vary based on the course

• Students may retake the ACCUPLACER if needed. Retakes are completed at TriCounty (Anderson, Easley, or Pendleton campus) during specified hours. The student must provide a copy of their updated scores to their counselor.

• TriCounty will host an orientation at TL Hanna on March 7, 2017 at 6:30pm in the lecture hall.

Dual Enrollment Classes

• Clemson University

• Classes are located on the

TLH campus

• Classes meet during 1st block

2 days a week

• Scores must be provided to

your counselor

• Additional online registration

process

• Anderson University

• Classes are located on AU’s campus

• Classes meet during 1st

block 2 days a week

• Scores must be sent by the student directly to AU and provided to your counselor

• Additional registration process

• TriCounty Tech

• Most classes are located at the Anderson TriCounty campus.

• Classes typically meet 2 days a week

• Classes may be scheduled various times throughout the day. The majority of our students will take classes during 1st block.

• Fall 2017 scores have been provided to the TLH counselors. Additional scores must be provided by the student.

• Additional online application.

• Paperwork and Orientation required.

**Tuition, fees, and textbooks are required for Dual Enrollment Courses**

Post Secondary Plans

• Students should begin applying to college during Fall of their senior year.

• It is highly recommended that students visit various colleges throughout high school

to assist in making decisions related to their future.

• Student athletes that plan to play sports in college should register with the NCAA

Eligibility Center during 10th grade. Resources are available on the TLH Guidance

website and with the TLH Athletic Department.

Grading Scale

• Prior to 2016-2017, South Carolina used a 7 point grading scale that was weighted based on

the level of the course (CP, Honors, AP/College) and the specific numerical average (93, 94,

95… rather than “A”)

• Beginning 2016-2017, South Carolina has started using a 10 point grading scale which is also

weighted based on the level of the course and the specific numerical average.

• Grading rubrics and methods have adjusted to reflect the new grading scale

• Every point a student earns is calculated into their GPA. Every assignment is important!

Access your grades online

• Students may check their grades and attendance online using the Student Portal

• From the TL Hanna homepage, click on “Parent/Student Portal” on the left

• The username and password are the same as your school log in

• Parents may check their student’s grades and attendance online using the Parent Portal

• Parent should obtain a username and password from either the Main Office or Guidance Office

• From the TL Hanna homepage, click on “Parent/Student Portal” on the left

PowerHour

• Free tutoring for all students

• Teachers may send makeup work to PowerHour for you

• Monday and Thursday 3:50-4:50

• Bus transportation home provided

• Students must sign up for the bus before 10:00am on the day that they need the bus.

• This is completed on the TL Hanna website under the “Students” section

Attendance Requirements

• Students under 17 are legally required to attend school. If a student has 3 full day

unexcused absences in a row or 5 full day unexcused absences total, an Attendance

Intervention Plan is created. If the student continues to miss school, they will be

referred to the County Board of Education for truancy and legal action may be taken.

Guidance WebsiteVarious resources available on website

• Announcements

• Course Catalog

• District Calendar

• Graduation Requirements

• Attendance Information

• Grading Scale & calculating your GPA

• Career Resources

• Resume Template

• College Resources

• Test Prep Resources

• Scholarship list & resources

• College Open House events

• NCAA Eligibility Center information

• Service Learning Opportunities

• List of area charity organizations

• Summer Opportunities

www.anderson5.net/tlhguidance