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Ashley Ridge High School

Senior Parent Information Meeting. Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Ashley Ridge High School. Class of 2019. What You’ll Learn. How to Stay in the Know Expectations Important Senior Dates Graduation Requirements Graduation Procedures State Scholarships & Grants

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Ashley Ridge High School

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  1. Senior Parent Information Meeting Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Ashley Ridge High School Class of 2019

  2. What You’ll Learn • How to Stay in the Know • Expectations • Important Senior Dates • Graduation Requirements • Graduation Procedures • State Scholarships & Grants • College Application Information Time for Questions & Answers at the end ….so let’s get started

  3. Who to Know • Karen Radcliffe, Principal kradcliffe@dorchester2.k12.sc.us • Brooke Matthews, Assistant Principal bmatthews@dorchester2.k12.sc.us • Christopher Reger, Assistant Principal creger@dorchester2.k12.sc.us • Bronwen Gammons, Assistant Principal bgammons@dorchester2.k12.sc.us Prevention & Intervention • Ebony Summers-Fogel, Assistant Principal esummersfogel@dorchester2.k12.sc.us Prevention & Intervention

  4. Who To Know • Megan Jenkins, School Counselor (A-C) mejenkins@dorchester2.k12.sc.us • Callie Purvis, School Counselor (D-G) cpurvis@dorchester2.k12.sc.us Early College Program • Shannon Scott, School Counselor (H-Ma) sscott@dorchester2.k12.sc.us • Lauren Smalls, School Counselor (Mc-Sh) lsmalls@dorchester2.k12.sc.us • Chelsea Sewell, School Counselor (Si-Z) chesewell@dorchester2.k12.sc.us • Tiffany Ravenel, School Counselor travenel@dorchester2.k12.sc.us Prevention & Intervention • Pat Bradley, Career Development Facilitator pbradley@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

  5. On The Web Web Site – http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Ashley_Ridge_High_School Twitter – www.twitter.com @ARHSSwampfox Facebook – Ashley Ridge High School Swamp Guide www.facebook.com/arhsguidance

  6. ARHS Site http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Ashley_Ridge_High_School

  7. PowerSchool pARent Portal Keep checking: • Grades & Attendance • Announcements • Balances • Credits required

  8. Graduation May 25th, 2019 2:00 PM North Charleston Coliseum

  9. Mandatory Graduation Practice In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, students MUST attend graduation practice on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 8:00 AM Ashley Ridge High School

  10. Student Names The diploma is a legal document. The name on the diploma will be the name on the birth certificate unless it was legally changed. If you foresee a legal change in your student’s name, please let me know before February. We order diplomas on February 1st. kradcliffe@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

  11. Mandatory Graduation Practice Seniors will: • Fill out their post-secondary information form • Pick up their final report card • Walk through the graduation ceremony • Pick up their cap, gown, and any cords they’ve earned • Students not eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony will be able to pick up their cap and gown on Tuesday, May 28th, after 8am

  12. Graduation Day May 25th, 2019 2:00 PM North Charleston Coliseum • Parking will be an issue this year due to construction in the parking lot. • Students will receive ONLY 2 parking passes to be used for students, parents, and guest parking. • There will NOT be overflow parking at Tanger Outlet. • Doors will open at 1:00 PM. • Students must be at the coliseum by 1:00 PM dressed in their cap and gown READY TO GO. • Late arrivals will NOT be allowed to participate.

  13. Graduation Supplies Ashley Ridge High School uses Jostens for our graduation supplies. They provide cap and gowns, invitations, note cards, t-shirts, etc. • Students only need a cap and gown • Jostens will meet with seniors on Thursday, Oct. 4th at 9:00 AM • Graduation supply orders are due on Thursday, Oct. 11th • Graduation supply make-up orders are due on Thursday, Nov. 1st • All supplies will be delivered on Wednesday, April 10th • http://lowcountrygrad.com/

  14. Important Dates 1st Semester Senior IGP Conferences – Now - October Ring Collection Day – TBD Ring Ceremony – TBD ASVAB Testing- Sept. 25th Ed- Op (college fair)- Oct. 1st Academic Awards Ceremony – Oct 1st (6:30 PM) Jostens Meeting – Oct. 4th College Application Day – Oct. 10th (9AM – 2PM) Graduation Supply Orders – Oct. 11th (All Day) Financial Aid Night- Oct. 18th Senior Picture Make-Ups – Oct. 29th Graduation Supply Orders (Make-ups) – Nov. 1st NCAA Signing Day- Nov. 14th

  15. Important Dates 2nd Semester ASVAB Testing- Jan. 29th NCAA Signing Day- February 6th 2-Year College Application Day- March 8th ASVAB Testing- March 12th Parent Graduation Meeting – March 28th Prom – March 30th at Embassy Suites Ready to Work Senior Retakes- April 2nd Graduation Supply Delivery - April 10th (All Day) Spring Break – April 15th-19th NCAA Signing Day- April 24th Senior Trip – April 27th-28th

  16. Important Dates 2nd Semester (continued) Senior Awards Night – May 1st (6:30 PM) AP Exams – May 6th – May 17th Senior Picnic– May 3rd Senior Decision Day – May 3rd Senior Exams – May 13th-16th MANDATORY Graduation Practice – May 22nd (8:00 AM at ARHS) Senior Academic Letter Breakfast – May 23rd (9:30 AM) Baccalaureate Service – May 23rd (7:00 PM) at Old Fort Baptist Church GRADUATION- MAY 25TH (2:00 PM)

  17. Radcliffe’s Non-Negotiables • Attend school/class each day/each period • Arrive at school and class on time • Be respectful of adults, other students and self • Take care of your school/facilities/belongings • Graduate in four years!!!

  18. Attendance Requirements • Students must follow state and district attendance policies or will be denied credit • Appeals for credits denied are made in writing to Karen Radcliffe Year-Long Course – 10 Days Semester Course – 5 Days

  19. Refusal to Fail • Unit Recovery – Assigned by teacher EACH QUARTER – Utilize APEX computer program • Credit Recovery – Students who earned a 50 – 59 on a course may retake it through credit recovery and earn a 60 • Tutoring – All teachers are available during ILT/SLT

  20. Evening School • Recover credits or catch back up to graduate ON TIME • Blended learning (APEX & teacher instruction) • Self-paced so you will finish as quickly or as slowly as you decide • May attend day program & evening program or may elect to attend evening program only • Evening School has started • Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 4:15 PM-7:15 PM • NEW – Transportation can be provided Bronwen Gammons bgammons@dorchester2.k12.sc.us ARHS Evening School Administrator

  21. Academic Overtime • Formally known as Saturday School • Held monthly from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM • Operated under administrators, school counselors, and volunteer teachers • Opportunity for students to complete makeup work • Provides additional structured time for students to get back on track

  22. Academic Overtime • Students must gather specific assignments from teachers before attending • All students must complete a Saturday School form before attending ACADEMIC OVERTIME DATES October 13th February 23rd November 10th March 16th December 16th April 6th January 12th May 4th

  23. Graduation Requirements • English 4 Credits • Math 4 Credits • Science- Biology 3 Credits • US History 1 Credit • Economics ½ Credit • American Government ½ Credit • Other Social Studies 1 Credit • World Language OR CATE 1 Credit • PE or ROTC 1 Credit • Computer Science 1 Credit • Electives 7 Credits • Total 24 Credits

  24. NCAA Initial Eligibility • 2.0 minimum core GPA • Minimum 820 SAT (CR & M) or ACT 68 sum of scores • Sliding scale for test score and core GPA with the minimum qualifying core GPA 2.3 All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.

  25. Your Transcript Confirm your info is correct GPA Based on 4.0 weighted South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy (SC UGP GPA) Courses you’re taking this year Un-weighted 4.0 GPA (not used for lottery scholarships or reported on college applications) All courses you’ve taken for high school credit Current class rank

  26. Graduation Honors • Valedictorian – 1st rank in senior class • Salutatorian – 2nd rank in senior class • Distinguished Honor Graduate – 4.37 or higher • Honor Graduate – 4.0 – 4.36 (Students will find out at graduation practice if they are a Distinguished Honor Graduate or an Honor Graduate but actual GPA’s will not be given out until after June 4th) • SC Academic Achievement Honors Award

  27. Academic Achievement Honors Award In addition to satisfying all graduation requirements: • Receive a minimum grade of “B” for each course in grades nine through twelve through the seventh semester, and • Achieve either a score of 710 SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, or a 690 SAT Math, or an ACT score of 30 on English, or 33 on Math OR • Have a combined score of 1400 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math sections, or an ACT composite score of 31

  28. DD2 Diploma of Distinction Must meet ALL seven criteria by the end of the senior year: • 28 credits • Overall GPA of 4.0 or higher • SAT (EBRW+M) 1100 OR ACT (composite) 24 or higher • Earn four or more credits in: • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • Earn three or more credits at the AP, Dual Credit, or IB level • Earn at least three credits in the same foreign language • Show written verification of participation in at least one school sponsored organization (club) in 10th-12th grade or complete 50 hours of approved community service during high school

  29. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Academic Criteria: Must meet ALL criteria – • Score 1200 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing & Math) or 27 ACT composite • Earn a 3.5 minimum GPA at the end of the Junior year** • Rank in the top 6% of the sophomore, junior or graduating senior class OR • Score 1400 on SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing & Math) or 32 ACT • Earn a 4.0 GPA at the end of the Junior year** Award Amount: $6,700 Freshman year (sophomores, juniors & seniors may earn up to $7,500/yr) **GPA requirement at the end of the Senior year for Final Awards deadline Ms. Scott will notify eligible applicants when information is available (typically Nov.)

  30. Life Scholarship • 4-Year College Academic Criteria: • Must meet 2 of the 3 criteria - • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the senior year • Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class* • Score at least 1100 on the SAT (EBRW & M only) or 24 on the ACT • 2-Year College Academic Criteria: • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the senior year • Award Amount: $5,000 or up to the cost of tuition • *Students graduating in Summer School do not get ranked back in their class so can only qualify with the test score and GPA criteria for 4-year institution eligibility • NO APPLICATION required. • The COLLEGE will notify eligible students.

  31. HOPE Scholarship & LTAP HOPE Scholarship – 4-year College • One-year merit-based for 1st time entering freshmen • Only available at four-year schools • 3.0 Final GPA (but not eligible to receive LIFE) • NO APPLICATION required. College will notify eligible students Award Amount: $2,800 toward cost of tuition Lottery Tuition Assistance Program – 2-year College • Only available at two-year schools • Must be degree seeking student taking at least six credit hours • Must complete the FAFSA Award Amount: Varies by funds available

  32. SC Needs-Based Grant Provides additional financial assistance to South Carolina’s neediest students • Must complete the FAFSA each academic year • Must be enrolled a minimum of six credit hours (part-time) or twelve credit hours (full-time) for the term Award Amount: Up to $2,500/year for full-time students and up to $1,250/year for part-time • May receive funds up to eight full-time equivalent terms of funding • Foster care youth may receive the maximum award in addition to Need-based Grant funds specifically for foster care youth. These youth must self-identify by May 1st.

  33. Scholarships – Where ARe they? • Online search engines are a great place to start – FastWeb.com, Scholarships.com, Cappex.com, SchoolSoup.com, and MANY, MANY more • Institutional scholarships and awards • Scholarship resources are listed on the School Counseling page of the ARHS website under the Scholarship tab

  34. Swamp Fox ScholARships

  35. Scholarships – Places to check • Career or Intended Major • SC Teaching Fellows • Call Me Mister Program • Parent/Student Employment • Nucor Steele Corporation • Chick-fil-A • Wal-Mart • Military Commitment • Army College Fund • Navy College Fund • US Service Academy Appointment • ROTC Scholarships • State & Local Scholarships • SC State Fair Scholarship • Coastal Community Foundation • Summerville Mayors Committee • Albert Glover Funeral Home • Sororities, Churches, Civic Organizations • ARHS Scholarships • PTSA Scholarships • AR Athletic Booster Club Scholarship • Colleges • CSU Student Success • CofC Presidential Scholarship • Spartanburg Methodist Scholar

  36. Scholarships • Scholarship information we receive will be posted on the Scholarship page with a link to the application • Applications requiring a transcript MUST be turned in one week prior to the due date or postmark deadline • Bring copies of letters to report ALL offers, even those you will not accept (anything with a $) • Scholarship recipients will be recognized at Senior Awards Night on May 1st and scholarships offered will be printed in the graduation program

  37. Scholarship Award Letters

  38. Scholarship Award Letters

  39. College Application Process • Apply ONLINE and print confirmation • Remember your login information so you can check the status – GOOD IDEA TO ALWAYS USE THE SAME USERNAME & PASSWORD • Enter Counselor email address correctly for schools with online counselor verification forms. If forms cannot be submitted online, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to print a copy, fill it out, & bring it to your counselor at least one week prior to the application deadline. • We DO NOT send copies of SAT/ACT scores. You must request an official copy be sent from the testing agency • Bring copies of ALL decision letters (acceptances, denials, wait lists) to Mrs. Jenkins, Ms. Scott, Ms. Smalls, Ms. Purvis, Mrs. Sewell, Mrs. Richardson or Mrs. Ravenel.

  40. College Application Day • October 10th 9AM-2PM • Media Center Labs • Complete & submit apps with assistance from school counselors and college admission reps • Request delivery of transcript on Parchment so you know everything is DONE

  41. Electronic Transcripts

  42. Requesting Transcripts www.parchment.com • Delivery of all transcripts must be requested at parchment.com • Transcripts will be sent electronically (even if you apply using paper application, an account must be created to have transcript sent electronically) • FREE to all colleges in SC, minimal fee for some out-of-state schools if they choose to charge (over 1,700 colleges/universities in the network) • Request Delivery then Track Receipt of your transcript • Request Initial Transcript for ALL colleges applying • Request Mid-Year Transcript at the semester (to schools requesting) • Request Final Transcript to the college you will attend

  43. College Admissions Testing 2-Year Technical College : • Accuplacer Placement Test for TTC • FREE at ARHS!!! • Scheduled testing throughout the year; sign up in Counseling Office 4-Year College/University: • SAT – Must register online at www.collegeboard.com • ACT – Must register online at www.actstudent.org • Fee waivers for SAT and/or ACT may be available for students receiving free or reduced price lunch who meet academic criteria Students planning to attend a technical college, even if transferring to a 4-year college later, do NOT have to take the SAT or ACT! 

  44. ACT Dates To register online go to www.ACTstudent.org

  45. SAT Dates To register online go to www.CollegeBoard.com

  46. ACT/SAT Workshops • Held at Ashley Ridge HS • First come, first serve for the first 40 students per each workshop • The cost is $55 • Students may sign up in the School Counseling Office • 9:00 AM – 3:55 PM • AR Media Center

  47. ACT/SAT Workshops

  48. Military Commitments • Recruiters maintain visit schedule during lunches • College scholarships attached with enlistments since training/college is paid by military • We want to recognize all students making a commitment to join the US Armed Forces

  49. Senior IGP Meetings – Now – Mid-October • What’s NEXT? • It’s about more than “do I have the right 24” • Career Plans, Expectations, Goals, READINESS • Career Shadowing • How do I become THAT • At least one parent should attend with their senior • Generally last 20-25 minutes • Arrive on time, early if possible • What to bring? • Admissions requirements & deadlines for all 4- or 2-yr colleges applying • Recruiter contact if enlisted/enlisting in the armed forces • Resume if planning to join the workforce

  50. Questions Thank you for coming!

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