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BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL. Congratulations Class of 2015. COUNSELORS. A - Ca Dr. Trusty John.Trusty@pgcps.org Cb - Gard Mrs. Thomas-Nelson Donna.ThomasNelson@pgcps.org Gare - Ka Ms. Hooban Dolores.Hooban@pgcps.org
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BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations Class of 2015
COUNSELORS A - Ca Dr. Trusty John.Trusty@pgcps.org Cb - Gard Mrs. Thomas-Nelson Donna.ThomasNelson@pgcps.org Gare - Ka Ms. HoobanDolores.Hooban@pgcps.org Kb - Oli Ms. Moore Regina.Moore@pgcps.org Olj - Spei Dr. Taylor MTaylor@pgcps.or Spej - Z Mrs. Gardiner Michele.Gardiner@pgcps.org Senior Class Administrator: Ms. Washington mic2.washington@pgcps.org
Information You Need • Class of 2015 Reference Sheet • Senior contract • SAMPLE RESUME WRITING • Sample Resume • Personal Data Sheet • Transcript Request • SAT and ACT Test Dates • SAT and ACT comparison sheet • FAFSA Website • NCAA Eligibility • College Essay writing help sign up in guidance
GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS STUDENTS MUST Earn a minimum of 21 credits including 4 English 3 Mathematics ( including Algebra 1 and Geometry) 3 Social Studies ( U.S. History, Government, World History) 3 Science (including Biology) 1 Fine Arts 1 Foundations of Technology ½ Personal Fitness ½ Health Education Complete a state-approved pathway to graduation which includes either 2 Foreign Language Credits OR 2 Advanced Technology Credits OR Completion of a state approved career and technology program such as Career Cooperative Education (work study) Complete 24 hours of student service. . (Obtain Site Approval before you do your hours)
HSA • 2015 GRADUATES MUST TAKE AND PASS THE HSA TESTS. • Passing Scores: • Algebra 1 - 412 • Biology - 400 • English 10 - 396 A combined score of 1208. Make-up HSA Test- October 2014 Some students will be enrolled in an HSA AVP Course.
SENIOR CONTRACTS • Counselors and students meet in the early fall to • discuss credits earned, graduation requirements and future • plans. • The contract is signed by the counselor and the student. • A copy of the contract is mailed home for parents and • students to review.
RECOMMENDATIONS • Seniors needing a letter of recommendation or a secondary school report for college applications should do the following: • Complete a thorough resume (sample in folder). • Turn in resume and/or application to appropriate teacher/counselor. • Give 15 business days to complete letter of recommendation. • Students must pick up their letter of recommendation/ application. Guidance will not mail applications to the college.
Transcript Request • Students should: • Submit the permission to release information form with appropriate signatures (needs to be submitted one time only). • Submit a transcript request form (one must be filled out every time a transcript is requested). • Give the Guidance secretary three –five business days to generate transcript. • Return to pick up transcript (Guidance will not mail or fax transcripts).
FINAL GRADES • May 2015, each senior needing a final transcript must fill out a final transcript form. • Final transcript request forms must be submitted before the senior’s last day. • Bowie High School will mail the final transcript to the school requested.
COLLEGE VISITS TO BOWIE • In September College Representatives schedule visits to BHS • Listen to morning announcements to hear the schedule of schools • Go to Guidance before 1st period on the day of the visit to obtain a pass • If a student obtains a pass and fails to show for the scheduled visit, they will not be permitted to attend any future college visits • Only sign up for schools that interest you • Prepare appropriate questions to ask the representatives
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR OCTOBER 14, 2014 APPROXIMATELY 100 REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PRESENT
COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2 YEAR INSTITUTION WHERE STUDENTS CAN EARN AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE, AND/OR TRANSFER CREDITS TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY NO SAT/ACT SCORES ARE REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAMS ARE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE A STUDENT’S LEVEL INTO COLLEGE LEVEL MATH AND ENGLISH COURSES
ADMISSION TESTS CEEB CODE 210-283 SAT – http://www.collegeboard.com ACT – http://www.actstudent.org
FINANCIAL AID EASY PLANNER • FIND OUT WHAT COLLEGE WILL COST • SEE IF YOU’RE SAVING ENOUGH • ESTIMATE YOUR SHARE • SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS • APPLY FOR AID AND LOANS • COMPARE YOUR AID AWARDS
FAFSA WEBSITE http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Submit the FAFSA form on or after January 1, 2015
A.S.V.A.B. TEST DATE INTERPRETATION FALL 2014 TBD GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS NO MILITARY OBLIGATION
ARMED SERVICES CAREER • Sign up for the ASVAB • Decide on the branch of military you would like to join • Meet with the local recruiter • Finalize your plans and departure dates
GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2015!!