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CLASS OF 2013 Parent Meeting

Join us for the Class of 2013 Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, to discuss graduation details, dress code, Josten's ordering, and college information. Don't miss out!

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CLASS OF 2013 Parent Meeting

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  1. CLASS OF 2013 Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 4, 2012

  2. Communication • School Website -(http://wchs.caldwellschools.com). • Alert Now • Phone Number/Address

  3. Graduation Dress Code • Josten’s: Every student will need a cap/gown/tassel ($45) • This needs to be ordered immediately (828-681-1712) • Students can borrow a cap/gown but will still need to order 2012 tassel ($24)

  4. Graduation Dress Code • Females: • Any Color Dress (dress must not hang lower than the gown • Natural color nylons • Black dress shoes (pumps or flats, NO SANDALS) closed toe and closed heel

  5. Graduation Dress Code • Males • Black or navy solid tie (no bow tie) • Black or navy dress solid colored pants • Black or navy solid colored socks • Black or navy solid colored dress shoes • White solid colored shirt

  6. Graduation Information • Graduation: May 24, 2013 • Students report to theater at 5:45 • (7:00 – West Caldwell Gym) Tickets are required for admission. (5) * Opportunities for more tickets for perfect attendance & for attending Senior Awards Night.

  7. Senior Dates • Sept. 11 (Tues.) 10:30 – Josten’s Graduation Packet Hand-Out • Sept. 18 (Tues.) during lunch – Josten’s cap/gown orders • Oct. 11 (Thurs.) Senior Picture Make-Up • NOVEMBER 1st – Josten’s cap/gown make-up order • January 9th – Senior Photo Flyer Distribution (during Advisory) • January 31st – Senior Individual Photos (8:00am in the Theater) • May 3rd - Senior group photo • TBA - Senior field trip – Carowinds – 1st 80 students - $50-$60 • April 27 (Sat.) Prom at the HUB • May - Josten’s will deliver cap/gowns • May/TBA – Senior Awards Assembly/ Touch of Class • May – Senior Awards Night • May 3 (Fri.) Cap/Gown photos – group/individual • MayJune – evening – Senior Awards Night • May 19th (Sun.) 6:00 pm – Baccalaurete • May 24th Graduation Practice – 8 am if you owe debts – 9 am if you don’t

  8. College Advisor • Help with College testing, college & scholarship searches, college application process, financial aid assistance • Page on Senior Website with current announcements under College Information – (http://wchs.caldwellschools.com). • Ms. Davenport is at West Caldwell Monday 8-4, Wednesday 8-4, Friday 8-12 By appointment or walk in.

  9. Graduation Requirements • 28 credits – specific credits for specific diploma tracks • Graduation Project • Early Graduation

  10. Senior Forms • transcript requests • college visit • mentor day • references

  11. NCAA Eligibility Center • If you plan on playing a sport at a collegiate level, you must register on www.ncaa.org. • Speak to your coach about your interest. • Do this NOW!

  12. Honors Programs • NC Scholars – 3.5 UNWEIGHTED grade point average, 1 Physics or Chemistry, 1 Career/Technical class, 1 Arts class, and at least 2 second-level or advanced courses • Caldwell County Scholars and West Caldwell Honors graduates – WEIGHTED cumulative GPA of 3.5 • President’s Education Awards Program – 3.5 UNWEIGHTED GPA and 85th percentile on either the verbal or math portion of the SAT or subject test or composite ACT score

  13. Financial Aid Information • Where to find it? – internet (cfnc.org, fastweb.org), daily announcements, WCHS website, posted on Media Center door, counselor’s office • When to look for it? – DAILY • When to apply? Whenever you qualify • Who applies? THE STUDENT

  14. Financial Aid Basics • Local, State, Federal/National, Institutional • Scholarships/Grants, Loans, Work Study • Need-based, Merit-based, Other-based • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – 2-16-13 at CCC&TI • Financial Aid package • Apply, apply, apply

  15. Look for … • College Advisor – Ms. Davenport • SAT/ACT – now • College Applications - now • College Fair at West – Thursday, Sept 20, 10 am • 2012 NC College Application Week November 13-16, 2013 - cfnc.org - FREE • Financial Aid night – Dec. 4th, 2012 • FASFA Day – TBA at CCC&TI – complete taxes asap • CAREER PLANNING!!!

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