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Preparing for your Senior Year
Meade High SchoolSchool Counseling and Guidance Department
June 11, 2015
Meade School Counseling Staff
Ms. Taisha Rodriguez◦ [email protected]
Mr. Ronnie Richmond [email protected]. Britt Lewis
◦ [email protected]. Kandice Smith
◦[email protected]. Jeffrey Robinson
◦ [email protected]. Bianca Pilewski (Dept. Chair)
◦[email protected]. Tiffany Spalding
I can’t wait to be a Senior!Rising Freshman
You’re a Senior!
Senior Academic Expectations
Attend school and all classes everyday
Study and complete all assigned work
Focus on your GPA
Get involved
Be a Role Model- Exhibit the Mustang Code
Use Naviance often
Meet all Deadlines
Senior Status
Graduation Requirements Senior Status
26 Credits 4 English 3 Social Studies
◦ Government, US History, World History 3 Science
◦ Biology + 2 lab sciences 4 YEARS Math
◦ Algebra 1, Geometry + 2 higher mathematics 1 Physical Education
◦ Fitness for Life + fitness elective ½ Health 1 Technology 1 Fine Arts 8.5 Electives 75 Hours Student Service Learning High School Assessments Completer program
20 Graduation Credits
Student Service Learning
High School Assessments or Bridge eligible
Dates to RememberHINT: put in the calendar of your phone
August 25 – First Day of School
October 5-9 HSA exams October – SAT senior priority October – ACT senior priority October 30– End of marking
period 1 November 1 -25 – College
Applications due January 1 – FAFSA PIN January 5-14 HSA exams January 19-22 Semester
exams January 22 – End of semester
1 http://www.aacps.org/
January 31 – College Applications due
January 31 – All student service hours completed
February 14 – FAFSA completion
April 11 – End of third marking period
April 4-8 – HSA exams May - AP exams May - IB exams May - Prom May 23- 25 – Senior exams May 26 – Last day for seniors June Graduation http://meadeseniorshigh.org
MEADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION NOTIFICATION AGREEMENT
Name: ID#:
Parent: Phone:
Parent Email: Student Email:
Date of conference: ____________________________ School Counselor: ______________________________
Minimum credits needed for graduation: 26 Number earned to date: _________________________
AP Diploma Endorsement: Yes No
Completer Program: ________________________________________________________________________________
Service Learning: Met Hours needed: _____________
HSA requirements: Met Tests still need to pass: _______________________ Bridge: ______________
SPECFIC COURSES NEED FOR GRADUATION:
SECOND SEMESTER JUNIOR YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SENIOR YEAR SECOND SEMESTER SENIOR YEAR
NUMBER OF CRDITS TO BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO GRADUATE IN 2015
SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO COMPLETE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
SUMMER SCHOOL EVENING SCHOOL TWLIGHT SCHOOL OTHER
POST-SECONDARY PLANS: ____________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOLS: _________________________________________________________________________________________
SAT/ACT: date(s)_________________ Score_______________ FARMS form
If the above requirements are met, I will graduate: June ______________
If I fail to meet the above requirements, it is my responsibility to see my counselor to discuss my options.
_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Student Signature/Date Parent/Guardian Signature/Date
Student: _______________________ Grade: _____ Date: ___________
STUDENT ACADEMIC AGREEMENT It is understood that _________________________ will be enrolled in a previously failed class at Meade High School during the 2014-2015 school year. It is our expectations that __________________ will follow agreed upon stipulations. Such stipulations are:
1. Regular attendance at school and class. 2. Complete cooperation with school rules and regulations. 3. A normal participation in school work, such as being prepared for class, completing
assignments, participating in discussions and other involvements deemed necessary by the individual teachers.
4. A willingness of the student to take responsibility for his/her actions. 5. A commitment of the student to successfully complete the agreed upon class(es).
Class to place back in Schedule: _______________________________________ All courses must be approved by Mr. Yore, Principal. Class(es) to take in Summer/Evening High School:
AGREED TO THIS DATE: ________________________ By: ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian
______________________________________ Student
______________________________________ School Counselor
______________________________________ Assistant Principal
______________________________________ Principal
cc: Guidance Discipline Folder Student/Parent
Credit Recovery Options
Summer School ◦ July 7-August 6
Twilight School
Evening High School
APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL SCHEDULE
STUDENT NAME: ____________________ COUNSELOR: ____________________ INSTRUCTIONS: Students are to complete Part 2 with their counselor. Parents are to complete Part I. Only seniors may be granted partial schedules. An applicant for a partial schedule must meet ALL of the following conditions:
1. have earned at least 22 credits; 2. has successfully completed HSA requirement; 3. take one English class and one math class; 4. take at least two academic classes; 5. have transportation from school immediately following the last scheduled class*; and 6. have parent/guardian complete and sign a statement describing the need for a partial schedule.
Special needs include the following: a. concurrent college enrollment; b. health problems certified in writing on letterhead by a physician; c. Financial need requiring the student to work. A statement from the employer on
company letterhead verifying employment must be attached; or d. Internship
Please note that a partial day schedule may impact your acceptance to some colleges and universities. Please contact the institutions that you are planning to apply to for the college policy on this.
PART I I am requesting that my son/daughter be considered for a partial schedule for __________ semester of the __________ school year for the following reason(s). Please use the back of this form if needed.
* I understand that my student is not permitted in the building after their daily schedule is completed, and at any time my student no longer has transportation they will be given a full day schedule. I understand that my student is not allowed to ride the bus home if they do NOT have a full schedule. Afternoon Transportation will NOT be provided to students with partial schedules.
*Parent Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________ *Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________
PART 2 (completed by your Counselor) Total number of credits earned: __________ Grade Point Average: __________ Courses needed to Graduate: _ ________________________ ______________________________ Principal Initial: __________ Approved: Yes _____ No _____ Date: __________
Class Officers
◦Senior Class President -Infinity Navarro
◦Senior Class Vice President - Maliyah Davis ◦Senior Class Treasurer -Alexus Leary
◦Senior Class Secretary- Tiara Williams
Junior/Senior dues
The rising senior class officers have made junior dues $40 and the final day to pay them is tomorrow, June 12th. Cash/Checks are accepted, checks can be made out to Meade High School.
Senior Dues are starting at $70 but you get a $20 discount if you pay before Thanksgiving break.
If you would like to pay your Junior/Senior dues, please see Mrs. Moore.
C/o 2016 Prom Survey
The rising senior class has created a survey to help plan senior prom. We are asking every class of 2016 student to take the survey to decide… If they’re going to prom next year If they plan on bringing a guest (underclassmen or
person who does not attend Meade High School) What type of theme they want Whether they want a photo booth or not If they plan on eating, and what type of foods they
would like Whether or not they would like prom favorshttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Classof2016questionaire
Remind 10
This year, for the senior class, we have set up a Remind 101 account. It is easy for you or your child to join to stay up to date on senior year.
For email, please email [email protected]
You can leave subject and message blank.
Prom Venues
We have looked at 5-6 venues and have narrowed it down to two.Martin’s West
◦6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21244Bleues on the Water
◦7696 Altoona Beach Road, Glen Burnie, MD, 21060
Senior Fundraiser
Fall Fundraiser Prom incentive
Proposed dates-September 11th-28th, 2015 (dates are subject to change)
Kona Ice Proposed Dates (dates are
subject to change at anytime)September 4th, 2015September 25th, 2015
Panera Bread Proposed Dates (dates are
subject to change at anytime)October 5th, 2015
Chick Fil A Chipotle
Winter/ Spring Fundraiser Senior Dues and Prom
Incentive Proposed Dates-
February 12th-28th, 2016 (dates are subject to change at anytime)
Panera Bread Fundraiser Proposed Dates (Dates are
subjected to change at anytime)
March 7th, 2016 Chipotle Chick Fil A
High School is your Bridge to your Future!
GPA
Un-Weighted GPA Weighted GPA
A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by quality points earned from all courses taken in grades 9-12. This includes required courses and electives. Points are earned at the following rate:
A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points D=1 point E=0 points
Honors courses: A=4.5 B=3.5 C=2 D=1 E=0
AP and IB courses: A=5 B=4 C=2 D=1 E=0
Report Card vs Transcript
Class Rank
Class rank is based on final semester weighted average in all subjects taken in grades 9-11. Class rank is first determined at the end of the sixth semester (junior year).
Class rank is re-calculated at the end of the first semester of the senior year and at the end of the senior year.
Students having the same GPA are assigned the same rank.
Naviance
One Stop Shop Tasks to complete
Naviance is an online support formanaging the post-secondary process.
College Tab Career Tab About Me
Counselors use Naviance to share important information as well as search for potential scholarship recipients
Teachers can be contacted via Naviance for recommendations
https://connection.naviance.com/meadeshs
Learning Style Inventory
Do What You AreCareer Interest
ProfilerMy Game PlanBrag SheetFAFSA ForecasterResume
Transcripts and others documents
Ordering Transcripts Other DocumentsNaviancePaper request form in
School CounselingEach student will get 5
hardcopy official transcripts, plus their final at the end of June for FREE. Additional transcripts for Applications are available for $2.00 per transcript.
Transcripts for Scholarships are FREE
72 hr processing time
Letters of Recommendation◦ Naviance◦ Meade Website Printable◦ Counseling Center
Work permits◦ MD Division of Labor◦ www.dllr.state.md.us◦ No longer processed by the
school◦ Requires only a parental
signature
Testing 1-2-3
SAT ACT
◦ Aptitude test 3 components
◦ Critical Reasoning, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test
Scale of 2400, with each section worth 800 points.
Correction for guessing-1/4 of a point off for each wrong answer
Fee-Waivers http://sat.collegeboard.org/register School code 210531 Be prepared to make college choices
Achievement test 5 components
◦ English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test
Based on the number of correct answers-no penalty for guessing
Each subject test is scored 1 to 36, and scores are averaged to create composite score
Fee-Waivers http://www.actstudent.org
Sending SAT and ACT scores
Create your account online◦http://sat.collegeboard.org/register◦http://www.actstudent.org◦https://www.khanacademy.org◦Remember your login information◦Both sites provide more then testing
Remember to include MHS school code
◦210531Have a list of colleges/schools you are
interested in ready when you register
College Fairs
Over night college tour featuring Old Dominion – October 14
National Performing & Visual Arts College Fair -
Washington DC◦ Sunday, October 18
National College Fair Baltimore Convention Center◦ Monday, October 12◦ Tuesday, October 13
October 28 - Meade High School College Fair
ECAP
Early College Access Program
Process
Partnership between Anne Arundel Public Schools and Anne Arundel Community College which allows students to enroll in college courses while they are in high school.
High School 11th or 12th graders
16 years of age Minimum GPA of 2.0 Counselor recommendationwww.aacc.edu
Fill out applicationTake AccuplacerReturn forms to
counselorRegister for courseCopy of registration
form to counselor
Life after High School Plan
Search for schools or programsApplications- watch for deadlinesFinancial AidDecisionAcceptance
It’s a Process
Most important factor?
Grades in academic courses◦Plan your time◦Complete homework◦Learn to study◦Take advantage of tutoring◦Make appropriate adjustments◦ATTEND
Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid Federal Student Aid
ScholarshipGrantsWork-studyLoansNaviance
◦ Information & Links
WWW.FEDERALSTUDENTAID.ED.GOV
Not just for collegeFAFSA – “Free
Application for Federal Student Aid”
FAFSA4caster – Naviance
FAFSA PINwww.fafsa.ed.gov
Summer TO DO List
Senior meeting
Prepare for Fall SAT and ACT
Research schools
Take virtual or real tours
Personal Statement – “Your Story”
Summer Assignments Create or update accounts
◦ http://sat.collegeboard.org/register◦ http://www.actstudent.org◦ https://www.khanacademy.org◦ https://www.commonapp.org◦ Naviance
Athletes update Core GPA and review NCAA eligibility rules
◦ www.clearinghousecalculator.org and http://web1.ncaa.org
Please hand inFolderSigned Senior
ContractSigned AP ContractAddress Card