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College 101

Welcome to Henry Clay High School's College 101 presentation for parents. Learn about the minimum graduation requirements, pre-college curriculum, and Governor's Programs. Get information on AP courses, dual credit opportunities, and the ACT/SAT exams.

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College 101

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  1. College 101 Presented by Henry Clay High School

  2. Welcome Parents Meet your Counselor • Sharron Wesley – Students A – Ca • sharron.wesley@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3310 • April Cain – Students Ce - Goll • april.cain@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3313 • Rachael Howard – Students Gom–Kh • rachael.howard@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 1152 • Lyndsey Timoney – Students Ki- N • Lyndsey.timoney@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3312 • Josh Edwards – Students O - Sl • joshua.edwards@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3309 • Bonnie Barnes – Students Sm - Z • bonnie.barnes@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3308

  3. Minimum Graduation Requirements • English/Language Arts—4 credits • Math-3 credits (must take every year) • Science-3 credits (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry) • Social Studies-3 credits (US Government, World Civilizations, US History) • Health and PE-1credit • Arts and Humanities- 1credit • Electives-7 credits • Total = 22 credits

  4. Pre-College Curriculum • English/Language Arts—4 years • Math-3 years (Alg I, Geometry, Alg 2) • Science-3 years (life science, physical science, earth/space science; at least one lab course strongly recommended) • Social Studies-3 years (Government, World History, US History) • Foreign Language-2 years (same language) • Health and PE-1 year • Arts and Humanities-1 year

  5. Kentucky Governor’s Programs*Governor’s Scholars *Governor’s School for the Arts*Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Governor’sSchool for the Arts www.gsp.ky.gov www.kentuckygsa.org www.kentuckygse.com

  6. Governor’s Scholars Program • 5 Week Residential Summer Program • Between 11th and 12th Grade Year • Applications Available Online now • Nominated by the School and School District • PSAT, SAT, or ACT Required • Visit Website for More Information: www.gsp.ky.gov • Deadline for students to turn in all application materials is December 2.

  7. Governor’s School for the Arts • 3 Week Residential Summer Program • Students Interested in Creative and Performing Arts • Must currently be a Sophomore or Junior • Application Required and Available Online • Student deadline is January 10. • Prep Workshops www.kentuckycenter.org Creative Writing Dance Drama Instrumental Music Musical Theater Visual Art Vocal Music New Media Architecture

  8. Governor’s School for Entrepreneuers • 3 week summer program • Students develop an innovative product or service • 9th,10th or 11th graders. No minimum GPA. • Application Window: Opens November 15 • No cost • www.kentuckygse.com • Emphasis: people, planet, profit

  9. Stay connected with up-to-date info for Governor’s Programs.Remind Codes---text to 81010*GSP @hcgsp*GSA @hcgsa1920*GSE @hcgse

  10. Advanced Placement - AP • What is the AP Program? • College Level Courses • Most Challenging and Most Rigorous offered in High School

  11. Benefits of Taking AP Courses: • Added Challenge • Extra Credentials for College Admissions • Weighted Credit • Earn College Credit • Possibly earn Advanced Placement in College

  12. Henry Clay’s AP Courses • AP Computer Science A • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Psychology • AP European History • AP Human Geography • Art History • Art Studio • French • German • Spanish • English Literature • English Language • Seminar • Research • Statistics • Calculus I/AB • Calculus II/BC • Biology • Physics • Chemistry • World History • US History • US Government

  13. AP Exam Dates • Exams are given the first of May. • 2020 AP exam dates are May 4- May 15. • Check www.collegeboard.com to find out which test is offered when. • Dates and times vary depending on subject • Visit the Website: • www.collegeboard.com

  14. DUAL CREDIT Dual credit refers to students earning college and high school credit simultaneously for a course taken either in the high school or on a college campus. Students can earn dual credit on the high school campus through partnerships with a postsecondary institution when specific faculty criteria are met. Depending on the school/program, students also might be able to earn credit on the college campus. Tuition and/or administrative fees might apply. All FCPS high schools offer some form of dual-credit opportunities, but courses vary by school. Check with your school guidance counselor or college and career coach for the latest information.

  15. Why Take the ACT or SAT • College Admissions • Scholarships

  16. College Entrance Exam - SAT • SAT – www.collegeboard.com • $47.50; $64.50 with essay for Registration • Highest Possible Score – 1600 • The National Average – 1500 (old scale) • Subject Areas • Writing and Language – combined with Reading for a total 800 Score • Math – 200 to 800 Possible Score • Reading – combined with Writing for a total 800 Score • Essay is optional (50 minutes)

  17. College Entrance Exam - ACT • ACT – www.actstudent.org • $50.50 for Registration; $67 with essay • Highest Possible Score – 36 • The National Average – 21 • Subject Areas • English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes • Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes • Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes • Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes • Optional Writing – 40 Minutes

  18. 2019-2020 Testing Dates

  19. Eligibility • Register Online - $90 (Fee waivers are availabe to students who have used a fee waiver on the ACT and/or SAT.) • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Official Test Scores MUST be Sent from ACT and/or SAT • Use Code 9999 • The Higher the ACT and/or SAT Score, the Lower the GPA has to be for Eligibility • 16 Core Courses are Required for Division I – Only core courses are used to compute the GPA

  20. Eligibility • Division II • 16 Core Courses • Minimum 2.2 GPA • Minimum SAT Score of 820 OR • Minimum ACT Sum Score of 68 • Division I • 16 Core Courses • Minimum 2.3 GPA • Slide Scale for Test Scores and GPA

  21. Eligibility • Division I • 4 English • 3 Math (Algebra I or Higher) • 2 Science • 1 Additional Math, Science, or English • 2 Social Studies • 4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language) • Division II • 3 English • 2 Math (Algebra I or Higher) • 2 Science • 3 Additional English, Math, or Science • 2 Social Studies • 4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language) GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY

  22. Division I Sliding Scale Example

  23. Eligibility • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Meet with your Counselor to Review Transcript • Register online • Keep track of your account and your eligibility process • Make an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about your core classes or the worksheet.

  24. Who Are We? Financial aid Grants/scholarships Work-study Loans Informational services Publications Getting In – for Seniors Getting Set – for Sophomores only online Getting Started – Freshman only online Outreach counselors Savings Programs Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA, is the state government agency that provides students with:

  25. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance AuthorityP.O. Box 798Frankfort, KY 40602-0798(800) 928-8926www.kheaa.com KHEAA Outreach Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans The Student Loan PeopleP.O. Box 24266Louisville, KY 40224-0266(888) 678-4625www.studentloanpeople.com

  26. Where to Find Information KHEAA – www.kheaa.com Application status • Account history • KEES awards • College Aid Calculator • Reference books College Circuit https://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/CollegeCircuit.pdf Getting In http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf

  27. Where to Find More Information Financial Aid Profile: www.collegeboard.com Matching Students to Scholarships: www.fastweb.com Scholarships Known to Henry Clay Counselors are on the Henry Clay website. Click on “Counseling” then find Scholarship Info for your grade level. • www.henryclay.fcps.net Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information.

  28. FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aidfor Grants and Student Loans • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Get Organized • Determine Dependency Status • Gather Required Documents • Complete FAFSA Worksheet on Website • Search for School Codes on the FAFSA Website • Apply for a PIN • Check Application Deadline Dates • FAFSA Workshops at Henry Clay • Several dates throughout October, November and December—reserve a space with Mr. Bingham in the counseling office • FAFSA Frenzy Night– October 30th at 6pm

  29. What Can College Do For Your Child

  30. College Admissions Process • Varies with College • Early Decision (Binding) • Early Action (Non-Binding) • Regular Decision (Non-Binding) • Contact College Admissions Office or visit the College Website

  31. Common Applications • Check website: www.commonapp.org • to see which colleges accept the Common Application • Application is available online.

  32. Recommendations • Provide Resume • Provide Stamps, if needed • Provide College Form, if needed • Give at least 2 Weeks Notice • For December 15 – January 10 deadlines, give all information to counselor by December 1

  33. College Visits • ALWAYS Contact College Admissions office to schedule visit • Contact Dean of the College for the selected major of student to arrange meeting • Contact the College’s Financial Aid office • Complete College Visit Form • Hard Copies are in the counseling office at Henry Clay • Return Completed form to Main Office at Henry Clay • Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits • Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits

  34. The Gary R. Martin Central Kentucky College Fair • September 30, 2019 • Bluegrass Ballroom at Lexington Center • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. • Approximately 100 Colleges • Annual event

  35. Henry Clay High School2100 Fontaine RoadLexington, KY 40502(859) 381-3423CEEB School Code - 181425 Henry Clay www.henryclay.fcps.net Fayette County www.fcps.net Kentucky Department of Education www.education.ky.gov Infinite Campus Parent Portal Email: parent.portal@fayette.kyschools.us Request username and password. Give your name, your child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the school name.

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