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Herschel V. Jenkins High School Class of 2018

Get important information about graduation, update your contact information, stay on top of grades and attendance, and learn about planning and preparation for life after high school.

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Herschel V. Jenkins High School Class of 2018

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  1. Herschel V. Jenkins High SchoolClass of 2018 Senior Parent Information Night Wednesday Sept. 27, 2017 … 6:00pm – Auditorium

  2. HVJ Class of 2018 PLEASE NOTE! • We plan to cover a large amount of important information tonight. We need to keep on task to be sure the presentation doesn’t take too much of your time. • We encourage you to write down any questions you may have during the presentation – but PLEASE hold all questions until the end. • Most likely, we will answer your questions as the presentation moves forward. • We will have a brief Q & A session when we are finished. Hopefully you will already have your question(s) answered before we get to the end!

  3. HVJ Class of 2018 GRADUATION 9:00 a.m May 23, 2018 Savannah Civic Center

  4. HVJ Class of 2018 Update Your Contact Information! • This is a busy year for you and your student! Before we reach graduation in May there will be many reminders, updates, grade reports, academic status letters (what’s left before graduation), confirmations and communications sent out. We can’t reach you if we don’t have your correct contact info! • Do we have your updated contact information? • Complete it on the Sign-In Sheet. • Mailing Address? • Home and Cell Phone Contacts? • Email? • Do you have your Parent Access Log In and Password?Now is not the time to let go! Be sure you are staying on top of your student’s grades and attendance! • Need your log-in and password? Visit the Main office. • You can email teachers directly • You can see absences and tardies by class • You can see updated grades at any time

  5. HVJ Class of 2018 Planning and Preparation: This is a busy year for you and your student! It is also a very busy time for the Counselors Office and teachers are ALWAYS busy! Remind students to be pro-active – think ahead – do not leave things until the very last minute. “Who do I ask for what?” • Grades and attendance– “Will my child pass the class?” –contact teachers directly. • Transcripts – use the www.gafutures.org website for nearly all requests • Scholarships – newsletters are posted in counseling center and available on the website. • SAT / ACT / accuplacer Registration – are handled at home. We can offer computer usage during non-class time BUT ultimately you and your student are responsible for the actual registration.

  6. HVJ Class of 2018Who do I ask for what?” • Twilight Program – Counselor or Mrs. Wilson • Verification of Enrollment (child support, SSI, military, etc) – bring forms for completion to Ms. McNeill in school counseling center. • Letters of Recommendation – that depends; teacher or counselor – please remember to provide a week’s notice and your brag sheet of accomplishments. We have provided you with a copy of a “Brag Sheet” tonight. • Birth Certificate / Social Security Card – Your senior will need these items for their future plans. Be sure you have proper originals for their use. • Immunizations! – Students headed to college, a 2 year school or the military will need their updated immunizations record. Remember that what we have on file is OLD – usually not updated later than 7th grade. You will want to see your health care provider.

  7. HVJ Class of 2018 SENIOR ATHLETES! • DON’T MISS “SENIOR NIGHT”! Each sport offers its own FAREWELL to their seniors. Contact the coach for specific dates and times AND BE THERE to share the moment with your student and their teammates.

  8. HVJ Class of 2018Interested in college athletics 2 governing bodies • Naia-national association of intercollegiate athletics-no national clearinghouse, simple requirements www.naia.org • Ncaa-national collegiate athletic association-requires potential division I & ii student athletes to register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to register. see your counselor if assistance is needed!

  9. HVJ Class of 2018 www.gafutures.org Your senior should be very familiar with this site formerly known as gacollege411.com. It offers many tools for planning for their life after high school. They need to KNOW THEIR LOG IN AND PASSWORD! This will be critical for help during their senior year and after graduation. • Career Planning – What skills do I have? What job is right for me? • College Applications – One stop shopping for many of Georgia’s public and private colleges. • Transcript Requests – the fastest and most efficient way to get your transcript sent to colleges.

  10. HVJ Class of 2018 • Explore Your Major – Not sure what you “want to be when you grow up”? Search programs and majors on Gafutures.org • “Go Build”–a comprehensive workforce development initiative that seeks to enhance the image of the construction industry and inform young people, parents, and educators about opportunities in the skilled trades – because a 4-year degree isn’t the only way to make a living. • HOPE Eligibility– See what you can expect HOPE to cover • Financial Aid – Apply for financial aid beginning Oct 1 • Scholarships– monthly scholarship newsletter, parents employment, who you bank with, church affiliation & etc are all sources. Be vigilant in your search

  11. HVJ Class of 2018 Where do I go from here? Help us to help your student! Be sure you and your child are communicating! We want to be sure that your student is prepared for their future after graduation. Your seniors should have already completed Senior Survey #1 for their Counselor during advisement. We will ask them to complete an updated survey prior to graduation. We know that not every student is headed off to a 4-year college and there are other options for students. Do you know your child’s future plans? • College – 4 year • College/Tech School – 2 year • Military – recruiter contacts • Work – WBL, JGG, gobuildgeorgia.com • “Undecided” shouldn’t mean “I don’t have a plan” …

  12. HVJ Class of 2018 Choosing Your College • Do Your Homework! • Does it offer my major? • Can I afford it? • Will it get me to my chosen career? • College Site Visits – • “Preview Days” – Campus Tours – Parent Weekends. • Take advantage of these opportunities to visit the campus. • Is it too big? Too small? Too far? Too close to home? • College Recruiters On Campus • Students sign up in the Counseling center to visit with recruiters who are on campus. • With the teachers’ permission any student may miss class to attend a session with a recruiter here at Jenkins. • Students are encouraged to DO THEIR HOMEWORK before these visits too!

  13. HVJ Class of 2018 • Applying to College • Applications can be submitted in several ways but most colleges now only want electronic applications (through their website or the gafutures.org website). • Nearly all colleges charge some type of aPPLICATIONfee (but some colleges will waive this fee at certain times of the year or for students who receive free or reduced lunch). • “Apply to College Week” Oct 23-27, 2017 at Jenkins – All seniors will be required to apply to a minimum of 3 colleges/universities. Counselors will be available to assist. Students need to be prepared with a way to pay application fees (if applicable).

  14. Upcoming College Visits The following colleges/universities will be visiting H.V. Jenkins High School during the FALL SEMESTER Georgia State University Clemson University Albany State University Valdosta State University Life University Young Harris College Georgia Southern University PROBE Fair October 18, 2018 6:00pm Oglethorpe mall

  15. Exploring college optionsstudent/parent info sessionsRSVP atwww.exploringcollegeoptions.orgDUKE, GEORGETOWN, HARVARD, PENN STATE & STANFORD

  16. HVJ Class of 2018 College Essay Workshop! Get your College Applications noticed! Our English Department has offered their help! Ms. Feldmann and Ms. McCoy will be offering essay writing Assistance for college Scholarships & applications. Please schedule a time to attend. Feldmann-Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 & MCCOY Thursdays 2:30-3:30

  17. HVJ Class of 2018 What if I’m not headed for college? Not every senior is headed off to a 4 year college. There are many other options available to these students as well. The Counselors can provide information for military recruiters, 2-year technical schools, Go Build Georgia job training and more. www.gobuildgeorgia.com

  18. HVJ Class of 2018 Savannah Tech Field Trip TBA $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ HOPE Grant vs. HOPE Scholarship Accuplacer Testing Students completed surveys to determine participation and programs for tour.

  19. HVJ Class of 2018 Savannah Tech Programs Offered

  20. HVJ Class of 2018 September 28, 2017 & March 8 2018-8:00am The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. Students are provided with scores on each of these individual tests and three Career Exploration Score composites: Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science and Technical Skills.

  21. HVJ Class of 2018 September 28, 2017 & March 8 2018-8:00am The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. Taking the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), does not obligate you to speak with a recruiter or enlist in the Armed Forces. Once the school receives results, an ASVAB CEP program representative will interpret results and help you to understand how your skills, interests, and values will assist with planning for college and future in the world of work For additional information and practice http://www.military.com/ASVAB

  22. HVJ Class of 2018 Transcripts • What is my GPA? – Look at the bottom of the transcript. • How do I know my Class Rank? – Look at the bottom of the transcript. • Will I be an Honor Graduate? – Honor graduates require a 90.0 at the end of the 1st semester of their senior year. You can check your GPA in powerschool. • How do I request a transcript? – We recommend students take advantage of www.gafutures.org for most requests (these are sent electronically and insure quick delivery). Otherwise the Guidance Office will need a signed request form. Students 18 and over can sign for themselves. Under 18 will require a parent/guardian signature.

  23. HVJ Class of 2018 Class Rank / GPA / Honor Graduate • Class Rank is based solely on your complete GPA and the number of students in your grade level. • GPA’s change only when credit is awarded – the GPA currently showing will not change until the end of 1st semester. • FINAL SELECTIONS: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Graduates, Superintendent Scholars, etc will be made following the FIRST SEMESTER of your senior year. • HONOR GRADUATE: Only students who have attained an overall 90 cumulative average or above (with no rounding up) will be considered for designation as honor graduates. These designees shall be determined after the first semester senior grades have been posted.  Only graduating seniors who have earned a college preparatory or technology / career preparatory seal of endorsement may be designated as honor graduates and ranked accordingly. Any student who has transferred in more than five (5) units from a school that is not accredited by an approved state or regional accrediting agency (Policy JBC(4) Transferring Credits) may not be designated an honor graduate, salutatorian or valedictorian. • SUPERINTENDENT'S  AWARD:  Any graduating senior who has, at the end of the first semester of the senior year, a 95 overall grade point average (with no rounding up), as determined by the computer-generated Class Rank Report, and no Conduct Grades of "U" throughout the high school years, will receive the Superintendent's Award.  • There is no “rounding up”! A GPA of 89.95 WILL NOT QUALIFY for Honor Graduate status. WHILE WE DO NOT SHARE RANKINGS, HONOR GRAD STATUS, ETC., IT IS COMMONLY DISCUSSED AMONG THE STUDENTS DUE TO THE INFORMATION BEING AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS ON THEIR TRANSCRIPTS.

  24. HVJ Class of 2018 Community Service • “Doing the MINIMUM” … SCCPSS requires that all students perform 20 hours of Community Service prior to their senior year. • Remember that true “COMMUNITY SERVICE” is a chance to share your time and talent with others. • Many scholarship opportunities are looking for MORE THAN THE “MINIMUM”! • Be sure you document your service hours (we only track the minimum – you need to track all of it). • Seek out a leadership role – being a worker-bee is OK but to get noticed for scholarships you must GO ABOVE AND BEYOND the minimum!

  25. HVJ Class of 2018 Financial Aid! There’s no such thing as a free ride BUT there is help to get your financial aid in order for college! FAFSA Loans vs. Grants HOPE Scholarship Zell Miller Scholarship HOPE Grant Scholarships – Large and Small Not sure where you’re headed? You should still complete your FAFSA. You can complete your FAFSA beginning October 2017 using your 2016 tax information. Need help with FAFSA and other financial aid issues? Sign up for our annual Financial Aid sessions.

  26. Hvj class of 2018 Financial aid workshops • October 14, 2017 • November 11, 2017 • January 20, 2018 • February 24, 2018 All workshops will be held from 9:00am-11:00AM-HVJ media center

  27. HVJ Class of 2017 Scholarships! • WHO DOESN’T NEED $$$ FOR COLLEGE? • Scholarships come in all sizes from many different sources but one thing never changes – YOU MUST APPLY! WITH ONE VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION! • HOPE SCHOLARSHIP / HOPE GRANT - These are awarded by the State of Georgia after graduation. Students do not APPLY, BUT MUST COMPLETE THE FAFSA TO RECEIVE FUNDS. • Students will see their HOPE eligibility through their gafutures.org account around July 1st. • Usually students will know their HOPE award BEFORE WE DO. • HOPE is awarded based on the student’s ending academic GPA.

  28. HVJ Class of 2018 • Ask your student if they’ve picked up the monthly scholarship newsletter. It’s available in the counseling center and on our website. • In early Spring we will have several local scholarships that require individual applications. • This information will also be posted on our website with applications available in our office • National Scholarships are nice BUT several small local scholarships can add to your college fund too. • Transcripts for Scholarships:If your student needs a transcript for a scholarship application, be sure you request it before the deadline! We will never charge for a transcript used to apply for a scholarship.

  29. HVJ Class of 2018Changes in the HOPE Scholarship

  30. HVJ Class of 2018 SAT / ACT / accuplacer / ASVAB • When should I test? What test is right for me? • SAT / ACT Tests:Juniors should test in the 2nd semester of their junior year and again (if needed) in the 1st semester of their senior year. • Accuplacer: This test is scheduleD at Savannah Tech (and other technical schools) as part of your registration process. • ASVAB:An assessment of career skills and interests. Jenkins offers this test twice each year. Military recruiters can offer an ASVAB test at any time through their recruiting office.

  31. HVJ Class of 2018 SAT / ACT • See FEES & DATES IN YOUR PACKET • Students who receive free or reduced lunch • may be eligible for a Fee Waiver to cover the cost of testing. Students receive 2 each for SAT and ACT. • may be eligible to have application fees waived at certain colleges. • NOTE: Changes to your testing info (date, test or location change) all cost extra. If you are using a fee waiver for the test you will still be responsible for these extra charges.

  32. HVJ Class of 2018 ACCUPLACER/ ASVAB • Accuplacer-is offered as part of your application to a technical school. Please ask them about any related testing fees. • ASVAB – This test is offered at no cost twice per year at Jenkins. It is available through your military recruiter throughout the year.

  33. HVJ Class of 2018 SAT and ACT Reminders! • You are responsible for registering yourself • This school DOES NOT register students for SAT and ACT but we will assist!. • Students may register themselves during lunch, before or after school using the computers in the counseling center. • Be sure you REMEMBER YOUR LOG IN AND PASSWORD– Jenkins HS cannot retrieve this information for you!

  34. HVJ Class of 2018SAT and ACT Reminders! • You will need to upload a picture as part of your registration for either test. No picture = no test. • If you do not request that your scores be sent TO COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES when you register, you will have to pay EXTRA for this after you test. • On Test Day … • Remember to bring your photo ID. Don’t have one? See the Media Center for a replacement ID. No ID = No Test! • Remember your printed admission ticket! No testing without it! • Bring your own calculator! Test sites do not furnish them!

  35. HVJ Class of 2018 SAT / ACT Know your student’s log in! • Your student creates his/her own account through the testing site. • This registration and account is not tied to Jenkins High School in any way. • Problems with registration? Forget your log in? You will need to contact the testing company directly. They have very helpful customer service people. • **If your student took the SAT as a middle school student you will need to call them directly to reset their account for high school.

  36. HVJ Class of 2018 SAT / ACT You will be asked for your “School CEEB” code when you register. This routes your test scores and results back to Jenkins. Jenkins High School CEEB Code 112-682

  37. COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER INFORMATION SAT- College Application Fee Waiver Requirements: • Students must register and take the SAT with a Fee Waiver SAT- Instructions to Retrieve College Application Fee Waivers: • Sign in to your account and go to MY Plan • Click on MY Test • Click on SAT Scores-then MY Scores • You should have a message stating that you have 4 waivers or a link ACT-College Application Fee Waivers • See your counselor

  38. HVJ Class of 2018 SAT: Where, When and How to Register www.collegeboard.com

  39. HVJ Class of 2018 ACT: Where, When and How to Register www.actstudent.org

  40. HVJ Class of 2018 Senior Class 2018 Officer Elections President – Vice President – Secretary – Treasurer Academic Eligibility: • Must be coded as 12th grade • Student must have an overall 85 or better GPA (as of the end of 2016-2017) Also • Teacher recommendations required • Speaking part audition required • Must complete application form including signature of parent/guardian • Must follow the rules and guidelines as outlined in the application

  41. SENIOR DUES ARE NOT OPTIONAL! $240 – must be paid in full by deadline April 6 • Ms. Hall – Room 86 – ruby.hall@sccpss.com • SCCPSS requires that each school contribute to the graduation exercise expenses relating to facility rental, setup, security, programs, and musicians. • Dues may be paid by money order or cashiers check only. • First Payment 10/31 , Second Payment 12/15, Third Payment 2/23, fourth payment 4/6 • Payments may be made before school and after school until 3:30 pm. • Cap and gown will not be delivered until dues are paid in full. • What is included in my dues?

  42. SENIOR DUES ARE NOT OPTIONAL! • What is NOT included in Senior Dues? Senior pictures, cap-and-gown pictures, Grad Bash, trips, announcements, name cards, thank you notes, Senior bags, Senior T-shirt, memory books and other mementos available for purchase through Herff Jones. No money will be refunded for students not completing graduation requirements or who choose not to participate in the graduation programs.

  43. HVJ Class of 2018 HERFF JONES Ms. Hall – Room 86 – ruby.hall@sccpss.com Need to contact Herff Jones directly? Randy Roderick and Associates, Herff Jones7-A South Mulberry Street - Statesboro, GA 30458 Phone: 912-764-9314 … Fax: 912-764-9550 … E-mail:info@herffjonesstatesboro.com Cost for Cap and Gown is covered in Senior Dues All other items are OPTIONAL and paid directly to Herff Jones! (Example: announcements, t-shirts, bags, extra tassels, diploma plaques).

  44. HVJ Class of 2018 Date-April 20, 2018 • Ms. Hall – Room 86 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com All details are forthcoming!

  45. PROM IS OPTIONAL! PROM April 28, 2018 • Ms. Hall – Room 86 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com • Admission to Prom is through a purchased ticket only. • Tickets go on sale January 5th for $70 per person ($60 for a guest ticket). The price increases as it gets closer to Prom. • The final day for ticket sales is April 20and tickets will cost $80 per person. • No refunds on any tickets purchased (REPEATING! NO REFUNDS!) • Guests who do not attend Jenkins will need to be “cleared” by their current high school – See Mrs. Hall for the form before April 6, 2018. • Only Jenkins students coded as 11th and 12th graders may purchase Prom tickets for themselves and their guests.

  46. HVJ Class of 2018 Senior Dinner/Senior Honors Night – April 19, 2018 6:30pm-Savannah Civic Center Ballroom • Ms. Newberry – beth.newberry@sccpss.com – Room 84 • Event is an opportunity to recognize and honor our seniors and their parents (guardians) for their support throughout their school years. • All seniors need to provide a current picture, a baby picture and a slide for the slideshow • Dinner will be served from 6:30pm to 8:30pm with the program following. • The dinner is a ticketed event-the deadline to purchase a ticket is TBA or until we reach the maximum number allowed in the facility • Children, adults, seniors- all the same price for a single meal. • No ticket? No Entry!

  47. HVJ Class of 2018 Senior Week Activities … The Home Stretch! • By this date, Seniors will have finished their coursework , grades are finalized and they are anxious to get to the BIG EVENT! Unfortunately, there is still work to be done. • Graduation Practice – (may 15-17, 2018) Every practice is MANDATORY! Students who work will need to clear their work schedule for this week. Each practice is important. It’s not just “marching in and marching out”. We cover many, many last minute issues for each of our Seniors (Transcript requests, exit surveys, military commitment forms and much more.) • Senior T-Shirt – often the most highly anticipated event (after graduation of course!) • Senior Breakfast– a last chance to let off a little energy and share one more relaxed gathering with other members of the Class of 2018.

  48. Senior Week Activities … The Home Stretch! • Graduation Tickets– This is when those highly sought tickets to the graduation ceremony are distributed! How many? We never know until Senior Week! Historically students receive approximately 15 tickets each. Need more? Get on the list for any extras – no guarantee but still we will try! • Fines and Fees– • Remember that old soccer uniform you forgot to return in 9th grade? What about that library book that’s been riding around in the back of your Jeep for 2 years? • Any outstanding fines and fees must be cleared before your student is allowed to receive their diploma. We can’t stop them from participating in the graduation ceremony BUT we can hold that diploma and final transcript until any outstanding fines or fees are cleared.

  49. SENIOR PICTURES / YEARBOOK Every senior receives a yearbook as part of their Senior Dues. • Mr. Sidney – paul.sidney@sccpss.com • Did you miss senior pictures? We have a makeup day scheduled for Oct 23, 2017. • Cap and Gown photos will be taken on April 9, 2018. • Still need more help? Contact Mr. Sidney – room 26 • Senior Yearbook Ads! • If you are interested in a Senior Ad for the yearbook prices start at $250.00 for a full color page ad, $150.00 for a half color page ad, and $85.00 for a quarter color page ad. • The deadline for Senior Ads for our 2018 Yearbook will be Friday, November 3, 2018.

  50. GRADUATION! May 23, 2018 Time-9:00am/Rehearsal 7:30am • Ms. Hall – Room 86 – ruby.hall@sccpss.com • Dress for Graduation: • Female attire is a black dress/skirt or dress black slacks (no denim), black dress shoes, and minimal jewelry. • Dresses should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee and no longer than the gown. Shoes should not have a heel higher than 3 inches. • When in doubt, have an advisor check the dress and shoes ahead of graduation day. • All attire must be approved by Ruby Hall, or Beth Newberry. • Male attire is black or navy pants, collared white dress shirt, dark tie and black dress shoes. Absolutely no tennis shoes or flip flops will be allowed. PLEASE NOTE: Any clothing item or accessory that is unduly distracting is a violation of the Code of Conduct and will not be permitted. Students not following this dress code will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

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