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Class of 2015Parent Meeting
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Our class of 2015
WE ARE 380
STRONG!
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Want to Graduate?O English-4 UnitsO Math-4 UnitsO Science-3 UnitsO US History-1 UnitO Government/Economics—1 UnitO Other Social Studies—1 UnitO PE—1 UnitO Computer Technology—1 UnitO Foreign Language or Career Course-1
UnitO Electives (can be anything!!)—7 Units
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AttendanceO YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!!!!!!!!!
O No more than 5 absences in a semester course
O No more than 10 absences in a year course
O Do not rely on Seat Time RecoveryO Check the Student Portal often
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Want to attend a Tec School?
O Open Enrollment with HS Diploma
O SAT/ACT/Tec Test
O Can earn an Associate degree—2 years
O Can transfer to 4 year college/University
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Want to attend a 4 year College/University after RHS?
O All Graduation RequirementsO 2 or 3 years of foreign languageO 3 Lab ScienceO 1 Fine ArtO 1 Math beyond Algebra 2
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SAT/ACT
Required by 4 year collegesRetake if your score is close for scholarshipsTake the Writing Section at least 1 time
Deadline for Oct 11 SAT is Sept 12.Deadline for Oct. 25 ACT is Sept 19.
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Fee WaiversO Students may qualify for a fee waiver
for both college applications and the ACT/SAT tests—2 waivers per lifetime
O Must receive free or reduced lunch to qualify.
O Must have used an SAT waiver to qualify for college application waiver—it’s up to the college whether to accept these.
O Waivers are in my office
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Score ReportingO Colleges/Universities will not accept
scores from Riverside as official scores.
O Most institutions and NCAA require that scores be sent directly by the testing service.O Can be done at time of registrationO Can be requested from testing service
for a fee.
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College VisitsO Students are strongly encouraged to
make college visits.O Follow procedure in handbook on page
3-middle column.Request made by parent prior to
visitCollege written verification upon
returnSeniors are allowed 3 days prior to 4th 9 weeks. THESE DAYS DO COUNT IN YOUR TALLY!!!
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ResumesO Create your Resume and give to Ms.
Collins for her recommendation. Also give one to any teacher or other person you ask to write you a recommendation.
O I put a blue sheet in your red folder last year that you may use. I will also accept one on other format. Keep it simple!!!
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Application ProcessO Nearly all applications are now online and up and
running.O Pick up a yellow “Class of 2015 Transcript for
EACH application, even if you are using the Common Application that will go to multiple schools. After tonight, emails will not be honored.
O Follow the directions on the form carefully and sign.
O Return to Ms. Collins in Guidance. Only if I am out of the office are you to give the form to someone else. I will inform the guidance secretary when this is appropriate.
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SC Scholarships
OSC HOPE ScholarshipOLIFE Scholarship OPalmetto Fellows Scholarship
OSC Need-based GrantOLottery Tuition Assistance
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General EligibilityO US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident
(Green Card) O SC Resident*O No felony convictions O No second or subsequent
alcohol/drug misdemeanors O Enroll in a degree-seeking program
at an eligible SC institution
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HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
O3.0 Final GPAONo applicationOMust attend SC 4 year institution
OUp to $2800—1 year award
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LIFE ScholarshipO Eligibility at a 2-year institution
O 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) upon high school graduation
O Eligibility at a 4-year institutionO Earn 2 of the follow 3 requirements
O 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) upon high school graduation
O 1100/SAT or 24/ACTO Rank in the top 30% of the
graduating class
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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
O TWO opportunities to apply:O Early Award: Mid-October- December
15th
O Late Award: Mid-April-June 15th
O Counselor driven application processO The application and application
materials must be submitted via the high school/home school association and in the Commission office by the established deadlines (listed above)
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Eligibility Requirements
O Rank in the top 6% at the end of the 10th, or the 11th , or the 12th grade academic year
O Earn a 1200 on the SAT/27 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year)
O Earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP)
O OR
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Alternate Criteria (without regard to rank)
O Earn a 1400 on the SAT/32 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year)
O Earn a 4.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP)
O $6700 1st year—Up to $7500 years 2-4
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LIFE & PFS Enhancements
O Must be enrolled in approved math/science major at college
O Must earn 14 credit hours of math and/or science by the end of 1st academic year
O Begin at the start of 2nd yearO Up to an additional $2500
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SC Need-Based Grant
O Must complete FAFSA
O Can be used at both 2year and 4 year institutions.
O Must be considered a degree-seeking student
O Up to $2500 for full time student
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Lottery Tuition Assistance
ODegree seeking student at a tech school or 2 year campuses
OFAFSA is required
O$1140 for full-time student
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Tuition GrantsO Can only be used at a private
institution in SCO Must complete FAFSAO Based on Financial NeedO Parents must be SC residentsO Top 75% or 900 SAT or 19 ACT or 2.0O Maximum for 2014-15 is set at
$3000
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Academic Common Market O Allows for South Carolina residents who are
enrolled in specific programs at out-of-state institutions to be charged only the applicable in-State tuition by the institution in which the student is enrolled
O http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html OR google Academic Common Market
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Mandatory Meetings & Graduation
O SENIOR MEETING—RHS AUDITORIUMO Will take place after the end of
senior exams and before Graduation Practice.
O GRADUATION PRACTICE—BON SECOUR ARENA—12:30 PM—June 1
O GRADUATION—BON SECOUR ARENA—2:00 PM—June 4
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Upcoming Senior Events
O October 2—College Application Day—We will have signups in guidance.
O October 20—Senior Assembly—Graduation Materials
O October 28—Orders for Cap/Gown
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STAY IN THE KNOW!!!
OSign up for text alerts!!
OText the message “@Warriorscholarships” to 23559
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More communication!!Located on Guidance Bulletin Board
Seniors – Check out the March
edition of the Senior Smoke Signals for
scholarship opportunities!
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Senior Life Skills
OSeniors should bring their own Transcript Request.
O If having difficulty in a class, ask your senior if THEY have spoken to the teacher. Do they know when help sessions are offered?
OSeniors must meet deadlines.
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Thanks for allowing me to work with your children for 3
years!!