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Senior Guidance Counselor - Debbie Hill Important Reminders... ACT Registration packets and practice test booklets are available in the guidance office. The school code for registration is 431-179 ATTENTION SENIORS - Vouchers for one free ACT test are available in the guidance office. The voucher is good for one test only and does not cover the cost of the writing assessment. FAFSA Parents, you may now begin completing your FAFSA on the web at www.FAFSA.gov The FAFSA is your application for the Hope/Lottery Scholarship The deadline to apply for the fall of 2008 is August 31. Don't Delay - students with a 3.0 GPA are eligible to receive the Hope/Lottery Scholarship. The FAFSA is also your application for other government assistance such as Parent Plus student loans or PALE Grant. ****************************************************************************************** Every Tuesday—Marines FAFSA INFORMATION FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on the Web is the U.S. Department of Education's official electronic application for federal student aid and the Tennessee Lottery Scholarship. In order to sign the application, you must first obtain a "PIN" (personal identification number). The PIN allows you to electronically sign your application verses printing out the application, signing it by hand, then mailing it in. To apply for your PIN visit www.PIN.ed.gov To complete your FAFSA visit www.FAFSA.ed.gov For additional information about Federal Student Aid visit www.studentaid.ed.gov To qualify for the Tennessee Lottery Scholarship (also referred to as the HOPE Scholarship) you must score at least a 21 on the ACT and have a 3.0 GPA. ***************************************************************************************** TENNESSEE SCHOLARS The Tennessee Scholars Program is a course of study that encourages students to take more demanding classes in high school which will better prepare them to enter a technical school, community college, university or the work-force. Tennessee Scholars will be students who complete specific academic courses in math science, language arts, and social studies. Further requirements will include a computer course, wellness, fine arts, foreign language, and two technical courses in the same technical track. In addition, students will be expected to have 20 hours of community service, an overall "C" average in Tennessee Scholars courses, 95% attendance, and no out-of-school suspensions. As a Tennessee Scholar, students are recognized by teachers, parents, and community leaders as students who accept challenges and set high goals. Tennessee Scholars have opportunities for better jobs and are stronger candidates for certain types of financial aid and scholarships for college. By following, and exceeding, the graduation path requirements, every student can be a Tennessee Scholar. CLASS RANK Students will receive a class rank at the end of the seventh (7th) semester. Class rank may be required on college applications. TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS Requests for transcripts to be sent to colleges of your choice may be made with the registrar in the guidance office. Simply complete a "Transcript Request" form and the registrar will send copies of your transcript and ACT scores (if applicable) to the colleges or universities referenced on the form. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Information and applications for scholarships are available in the guidance office in a special file cabinet seniors may go through at their convenience. New scholarship information is posted on a continuing basis on Web TV located in each classroom and the cafeteria. SENIOR PROJECT All graduating seniors are required to complete a senior project. Information regarding requirements and due dates will be available at a later time. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Courses Comprehensive Path Units General Path Units Tech Prep Path Units____ English 4 4 4 Mathematics: 3 3 3 Algebra 1*, 2, & Geometry or one of the following: Statistics, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus Algebra 1A/1B, Geometry Science: 3 3 3 One (1) must be Biology 1 and one (1) must be from physical sciences U.S. History 1 1 1 Economics** 1 1 1 U.S. Government*** 1 1 1 World History or World Geography 1 1 1 Lifetime Wellness**** 1 1 1 Foreign Language 2 2 0 Fine Arts 1 1 0 Technical Education 4 0 4 Four (4) units in the same vocational area Electives 6 10 9 Total 28 28 28 **The Economics requirement for graduation may be satisfied by taking Consumer Economics, American Business Legal Systems/Business Economics or any marketing class. ***The U.S. Government requirement for graduation may be satisfied by taking either three (3) credits of NJROTC or one (1) credit of American Business Legal Systems/Business Economics ****Two (2) credits of J.R.O.T.C. may substitute for the one (1`) credit of Wellness required for graduation IF the local board of education has complied with the requirements of the state board of education. PROMOTION STANDARDS Units for graduation from a Wilson County high school are counted from the 9th grade forward. Students must earn six (6) credits to be a sophomore, thirteen (13) to be a junior, and twenty (20) to be a senior. In order to graduate from a Wilson County School, a student must earn a minimum of twenty-eight (28) credits. Credits earned in the Wilson County School System will be awarded in increments of one (1). TYPES OF DIPLOMAS/CERTIFICATES Students graduating from the Wilson County Schools may earn one (1) of three (3) types of diplomas/certificates. Regular Diploma - will be awarded to students who earn the required credits or satisfactorily complete an Individualized Educational Program (IEP), and make passing scores on all Gateway tests, as required. Certificate of Attendance - will be awarded to students who have earned the required credits, but who fail to meet Gateway standards, as required. Special Education Diploma - may be awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed an Individualized Education Program (IEP), but who hve not passed the Gateway tests, as required. ACADEMIC HONORS Academic honors will be awarded to graduating seniors based on the following criteria: Highest Honors: Top 5% of graduating class based on weighted grade point average at the end of 7 semesters High Honors: The next highest 5% of graduating class based on weighted grade point average at the end of 7 semesters Honors: The next highest 15% of graduating class based on weighted grade point average at the end of 7 semesters Note: The students with the highest and second highest academic averages will be recognized as the faledictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Class Rings/Cap and Gown Measurements Juniors will receive information about class rings soon. Seniors will receive will receive information about class rings soon. Books available in Guidance: America's Top 300 Jobs Indexes of Majors (list all colleges that offer your desired major) Sports Scholarships & College Athletic Programs Colleges with programs for students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorders Scholarships: More than $1 Billion in Free Money for College Scholarships, Grants and Prizes Many other books are available. Please stop by and check out the selection!
HELPFUL WEBSITESInformation about the ACT as well as online registration Information on taking the SAT as well as online Registration Password “wildcats” List college web pages by state Athletic scholarships/participation Free scholarship search Search for colleges that match your goal and interests This is the first issue of your monthly senior newsletters. This is how we, counselors, communicate to you, seniors, about important graduation and scholarship information. We will do our best to give you all the information we can to make this year of future planning easier for you. We ask that you read this newsletter! You might even think about taking it home and showing it to your parents. They usually like to know what’s going on! 2008-2009 ACT TEST DATES Test Date Registration Deadline September 13 August 12 October 25 September 19 December 13 November 7 February 7 January 6 April 4 February 27 June 13 May 8 Increase Your ACT Score Check the webpage for upcoming ACT PREP Classes SAT Test Dates - 2007-2008 Test Date Registration Deadline October 6 September 10 November 3 October 2 December 1 October 30 January 26 December 26 March 1 January 29 May 3 April 1 June 7 May If you are planning to take either the ACT or the SAT, registration packets may be picked up in the Guidance Office. The State of Tennessee provides vouchers to pay for one base test fee for each student. You may get a voucher from Mrs. Tomlinson, Guidance Office Secretary. You will only get one voucher, so DO NOT LOSE IT! You may also register online at www.act.org (ACT) and www.collegeboard.com (SAT). What Should I Be Doing The time has come. Your high school days will be over before you know it. In just a few short months, you will officially be finished with this chapter of your life. Where will you go from here? That is the question you should all be seriously thinking about. Many of you will be going to college or to a 2 year or technical school. We suggest that you first make a list of all the schools you are considering. Then narrow that list down to a manageable number (3-7). These are the schools from which you need to be gathering information. Visit the Guidance Office. We have materials and applications for many different schools. You may take one of our applications. If we do not have what you are looking for, call the school’s admissions office or visit their website. You can find many college websites by visiting www.allaboutcollege.com. Check deadlines. All schools have different deadlines for applications and scholarships. Make sure you find out what those dates are and stick to them. If you are trying to get a scholarship from al college, make sure you check scholarship deadlines as well. Often scholarship deadlines are different than application deadlines and can be very early in the year. You must be self-motivated! This is your life. Don’t wait around for someone else to tell you what to do. Make something happen! Horatio Alger Scholarship Criteria: Plan to pursue bachelor’s degree; Critical financial need; Exhibit integrity/perseverance in overcoming personal adversity Award: from $1,000 to $10,000 Deadline: October 30, 2007. Applications available online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships Coca-Cola Scholarship Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher Award: 50 at $20,000 and 200 at $10,000 within the US Deadline: October 31, 2007. Applications available online at www.coca-colascholars.org. WCHS CEEB code is 431179 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Criteria: Involvement in a volunteer activity Award: $1,000 to 1 state winner Deadline: October 31, 2007. Applications available online at www.prudential.com/spirit Outstanding Students of America Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher; Active in community service and school activities Award: $1,000 Deadline: October 10, 2007. Applications available online at www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation Criteria: GPA and/or Aptitude tests Involvement in school or community, athletics or work experience Award: $14,000 total SAE Engineering Scholarship Program In recognition of the important contributions made by engineers in improving the quality of our lives, particularly those related to mobility, the SAE International is proud to be able to offer a number of scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and the related sciences. Applicants must intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science. Application deadline is November 19. Applications available in guidance Naval ROTC Scholarships An NROTC Scholarship delivers full tuition for four years, allowances for textbooks, monthly spending, and related educational expenses are covered. Log on to nrotc.navy.com for all the details regarding eligibility.
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