WALKERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR NIGHT CLASS OF 2017

1. WALKERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR NIGHT CLASS OF 2017

2. Topics to be Discussed • General Senior Update Information • Graduation Requirements • Job Corps • College Application Process • Military • Applying to Community College • Applying for Scholarships & Financial Aid • NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements • Upcoming Events

3. Student Services Staff Counselor assignments are made alphabetically by last name • Mrs. Watkins : A-E • Mr. Carter: F-M • Mrs. Glasgow: N-Z • Ms. McCoy: Registrar • Ms. Bailey, Clerk

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

5. Senior Conferences • Graduation Conferences will be scheduled during student elective classes. (5-10 minutes). • Please contact your child’s counselor if you would like to attend.

6. Counselor Contacts Mrs. Watkins (A-E) amwatkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Mr. Carter (F-M) accarter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Mrs. Glasgow (N-Z) stglasgow@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

7. Credit Recovery • On-line Compass Learning • Forsyth Academy of Continuing Education (FACE) at Career Center • Registration available now • Monday - Thursday • 4:30-7:00 pm • Online course with a certified teacher present

8. Not Applying to College? • Job Corps may be an option for you • Government Career training and education program for low-income youth ages 16 – 24. • Career Training • Academic Classes • On-campus housing and meals • Clubs, athletics • FREE • 1 – 2 year program

9. Carpentry Clinical Medical Asst. Computer Technician Nurse Assistant Bricklaying Culinary Arts Office Administration Painting Welding Electrical Facilities maintenance Forestry Conservation and Firefighting Insurance Claims Processor Material Handling and Distribution Operations Accounting JOB CORPSSample Programs of Study

10. Job Corps Information • www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov • (800) 733-JOBS (5627) • Mr. Milton Kennedy, Admissions Counselor

11. Applying to College • Make sure you’ve signed up for the SAT and/or ACT • Narrow down your list. • Do your research: visit, online, get materials. • Know the entrance requirements and what is needed to apply. • Make sure it is a good fit for you. • College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won. • Keep a calendar of deadlines

12. Applying to Colleges Online College Application Week: November 14-18!

13. How Colleges Review Applications • Transcripts – Coursework, GPA • Test scores • Class rank • Essay • Recommendations • Activities / Work • Interview

14. Transition & Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) College programs for students with disabilities

15. What does TPSID offer? • A TPSID program for students with intellectual disabilities means a degree, certificate, or nondegree program that: • is offered by a college or career school and approved by the U.S. Department of Education; • is designed to support students with intellectual disabilities who want to continue academic, career, and independent living instruction to prepare for gainful employment; • offers academic advising and a structured curriculum; and • requires students with intellectual disabilities to participate, for at least half of the program, in regular enrollment in credit-bearing courses with nondisabled students, auditing or participating (with nondisabled students) in courses for which the student does not receive regular academic credit, • enrollment in noncredit-bearing, non-degree courses with nondisabled students, or • internships or work-based training with nondisabled individuals. Used with permission from Daya Patton

16. Types of TPSID Programs • UNCG • Beyond Academics • Appalachian State • Scholars with Diverse Abilities • Western Carolina • University Participant (UP) Program • Randolph Community • Career College at RCC • Central Piedmont CC • College & Career Readiness • Cape Fear CC • Adult Basic Education Essentials Academic Programs Career Technical Programs at Comm. Colleges Used with permission from Daya Patton

17. Types of TPSID Programs, Cont’d • Alamance Community College • Career College • College of the Albemarle • Pathways to an Accessible college experience • Cleveland Community College • ConneXions Independent Living Instruction Used with permission from Daya Patton

18. TPSID Application Requirements • Age 18-25 at the time of admission with a documented intellectual disability Have been enrolled in a high school special education program (such as the Occupational Course of Study or Certificate of Completion) that does not lead to completion of a regular high school diploma • Most current psychological assessment and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) • Recommendations from teachers, school counselor, or administrator • Interview (face-to-face or video) • Student resume • Evidence of family support • Application fee Used with permission from Daya Patton

19. Transcript Requests • Transcripts sent directly to schools • 1st 2 transcripts sent are free; $2 each additional • Fill out a transcript request form- must be signed by a parent if student is under 18. • If applying to in-state schools, use the CFNC Transcript Manager to have transcripts sent for FREE • Attach Counselor Report to Request Form • ACT & SAT scores are not included on transcript

20. Fee Waivers • Available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch • Up to 2 fee waivers each for ACT & SAT • Up to 4 fee waivers for College Application Fees

21. How to Get a Fee Waiver • 1.Call Margaret McKnight at the Child Nutrition office at (336) 703-4275. • 2. Requestyour Meal Benefits Notification Letterbe sent to the cafeteria. • 3. Pick upyour letter from the cafeteria. • 4. Bringyour letter to the Guidance Office for SAT and/or ACT. You will be given a card with a special code to enter when registering online to take the test..

22. Senior Success Sheets • Academic & Extracurricular Awards • Used for nominating students for scholarships and enrichment opportunities • Financial Aid Information Sheet (Optional) - Used for recommendations for need-based scholarships • Form available on website

23. Scholarships & Financial Aid • Scholarship Newsletter (on website) • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov • Pin number needed for student and parent • Complete as early as October 1st using 2015 taxes • FAFSA Day – October 29th; November 18 • College Scholarship Financial Aid (CSS) Profile

24. PLAYING SPORTS IN COLLEGE

25. What is the NCAA Eligibility Center? • They are a governing body that establishes rules that impact a student-athlete’s ability to practice, compete and receive an athletic scholarships coming out of high school. • Determination of eligibility is based on high school GPA and standardized test scores (i.e., ACT or SAT). • NCAA Division I & II require 16 core courses in high school. • Amateurism • Student must graduate from high school. (Div. 1 requires you to graduate within 8 semesters)

26. NCAA(National Collegiate Athletic Association) • ThreeDivisions • Division I – Largest, most competitive, most athletic scholarships available • Division II – Some athletic scholarships, less competitive than Division I • Division III – Very few athletic scholarships available, less competitive than Division I or II

27. NCAA Eligibility Center Registration Process • Prospective student-athletes can begin the registration process through the Eligibility Center web-site at www.eligibilitycenter.org. • Registration includes a $70 fee (Waiver of this fee is possible).

30. Community College Rolling Admissions- No Deadline 2-yr. program- Associates Degree College Transfer Option Certificate or Diploma Programs Waiting list & Pre-req for various programs Admissions requirements – vary with programs Required Testing: Accuplacer (FTCC), Individual School’s Placement Test, or SAT/ACT

31. Military & ASVAB • Recruiters visit WHS: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard • Set up information tables in the cafeteria during student lunches • Testing required: ASVAB – December 16 @ WHS Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery • Do Not Contact list *contact Student Services Office

32. Getting Accepted • Make sure to turn in a copy of your acceptance letters and scholarship awards to the Guidance Office by May 1st so we can celebrate you on Awards Day. • Last year’s reported scholarship and grant totals: over $2 million

33. Save the Date! • October 3 College Fair– Embassy Suites Hotel: 5 – 8 pm • College Application Week: Nov. 14-18 • October 20, November 14 – District Scholarship &Financial Aid Presentation: 6pm, Admin. Center Auditorium 4801 Bethania Station Rd. • December 2 – Senior Meeting 10 a.m. • December 9 – Senior Day (Cap & Gown) • FAFSA DAY – October 29; November 18

34. College Application Open Lab WorkshopsSign-Up Tonight • September 27 • After School 3:45-4:45 • October 5th • Before School 8:00-8:45

35. Stay informed! • Text @a8eh2h to 81010 • Get reminders of important senior events and tasks to be completed! • Follow us on Twitter! • @WtownSvcs

36. Visit us on the Web!

37. Payment of Senior Fees$65.00 Need to pay senior fees? See Ms. Bailey after the meeting.