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Preparing for your Senior Year

Get ready for your senior year at Liberty High School with this helpful guide from the School Counseling Department. Learn about academic expectations, graduation requirements, important dates, and more.

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Preparing for your Senior Year

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  1. Preparing for your Senior Year Liberty High School School Counseling Department June 10, 2015

  2. Mrs. Kelly Hamilton (A – E) • klhamil@carrollk12.org • Mrs. Shaunti Taylor(Dept. Chair) (F – K) • smtaylo@carrollk12.org • Mr. Jonathan Putt(L – R) • japutt@carrollk12.org • Mrs. Amy Cattrano (S – Z) • alcattr@carrollk12.org Liberty School Counseling Staff

  3. I can’t wait to be a Senior! • Rising Freshman

  4. Tempus Fugit

  5. Senior Status 18 Credits 55 Service Hours

  6. You’re a Senior!

  7. Attend school and all classes everyday • Study and complete all assigned work • Focus on your GPA • Get involved • Be a Role Model / Be a Leader • Meet all Deadlines Senior Academic Expectations

  8. 25 Credits • 4 English • 3 Social Studies • Government, US History, World History • 3 Science • Biology + 2 lab sciences • 4 Math • Algebra 1, Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 • *Must take a math during the senior year • 1 ½ Physical Education • Phys Ed 1 + Phys Ed elective • ½ Health • 1 Technology • 1 Fine Arts • ½ Financial Literacy • 7 Electives • 75 Hours Student Service Learning • H.S.A. / PARCC {State Testing} • Completer program Graduation Requirements

  9. Aug 31 – 1st Day of School • Sept 12 – ACT • Oct 3 – SAT • Oct – College Fairs • Nov 6 – End of MP1 • November 1-25 – College Applications due • January 1 – FAFSA • January 5-15 HSA exams • Jan 25-28 Semester exams • Jan 28 – End of Semester 1 • January 15 – College Applications due • February 14 – FAFSA completion • April 12 – End of MP3 • April 6-9 – HSA exams • May 2-13 - AP exams • May - Prom • May 22-28 – Senior exams • June 3 – Last day for seniors • June 10 2pm - Graduation Dates to Remember

  10. Narrow Search attend Open Houses • Take the SAT/ACT test • Begin Application Process • Fill out application • Secure Letters of Recommendation • Submit necessary paperwork Fall Winter • Research estimated family contribution • January complete FAFSA • Continue researching & applying for scholarship opportunities Spring • Continue researching & applying for scholarship opportunities • May 1st Deadline to send Statement of Intent to Register • Register to take Accuplacer Placement test if you are interested in attending a 2 year school Timeline

  11. Grades in academic courses • Plan your time • Complete homework • Learn to study • Take advantage of tutoring • Make appropriate adjustments Most important factor?

  12. 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 F=0 points • Honors courses: A=4.5 B=3.5 C=2.5 D=1 F=0 • AP courses: A=5 B=4 C=3 D=1 F=0 • Report Card vs Transcript GPA

  13. 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. Class Rank

  14. Mrs. Kristen DeVincent kmdevin@carrollk12.org Ms. Jessica Lewis jllewi3@carrollk12.org Senior Class Advisors

  15. President:Andrew Murphy Vice President: Christian Lansinger Treasurer: Nicholas Fiorelli Secretary: Luke Cho Historian: Parker Kleb Historian: Evelyn Zietowski Senior Class Officers

  16. Values • Ambitions • Achievements • Academic Strengths • Interests • Your Standout Talents Know Yourself

  17. High School is your Bridgeto your Future!

  18. It’s a Process • Search for schools or programs • Applications- watch for deadlines • Financial Aid • Decision • Acceptance Life after High School Plan

  19. Transcripts Other Documents • Green request form in Counseling Office • Letters of recommendation • Self-Assessment • Resume’ • Work permits • MD Division of Labor • www.dllr.state.md.us • Quick Links • Minor Work Permits • “Apply for a Work Permit” • Apply online and print • Minor signs • Parent/Guardian signs • Employer signs Transcripts and others documents

  20. 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 • ¼ of a point off for each wrong answer • Fee-Waivers • http://sat.collegeboard.org/register 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 • Scores are averaged to create composite score • Fee-Waivers • http://www.actstudent.org Testing 1-2-3

  21. 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 than testing • Remember to include LHS school code • 210501 • Have a list of colleges/schools you are interested in ready when you register Sending SAT / ACT scores

  22. October 5 – Carroll County College Fair (Carroll Community College) • October 12 – National College Fair Baltimore Convention Center (Balt. Convention Center: 10am - 1pm & 6pm - 8pm) • October 18 – National Performing & Visual Arts College Fair - Washington DC (Wash. Convention Center: 1pm – 3:30pm) College Fairs

  23. Types of Financial Aid Federal Student Aid • Scholarship • Grants • Work-study • Loans • LHS Website • Information & Links WWW.FEDERALSTUDENTAID.ED.GOV • Not just for college • FAFSA – “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” • FAFSA4caster • FAFSA PIN www.fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid

  24. High School is your Bridgeto your Future!

  25. www.CarrollK12.org/LHS/Counseling • Getin2College College Admission Handbook • College and Career Planning • Class of 2016 – Senior Handbook • College 101 Night Program • Scholarships and Financial Aide • FAFSA4caster • Current Scholarships • Paying for College • Advanced Placement Program Resources

  26. Workshops and Parent Presentations • Treasure Hunt: College & Career Search • July 30th 1 – 3 pm • August 4th 9 – 11 am • Using the Common App • August 5th 1 – 3 pm • August 19th 9 – 11 am • Coffee with the Counselors • Various Topics – Dates / times TBD Resources

  27. Prepare for Fall SAT and/or ACT • Research schools • Take virtual or real tours • Personal Statement – “Your Story” • Summer Reading Summer TO DO List

  28. Summer Assignments • Create or update accounts • http://sat.collegeboard.org/register • http://www.actstudent.org • https://www.khanacademy.org • https://www.commonapp.org • Athletes review NCAA eligibility rules • http://ncaa.org • Senior Meeting Summer TO DO List

  29. Questions

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