PARENT INFORMATION MEETING9/24/2015Welcome to South Florence High School!Agenda

-Welcome, Outcomes, & Introduction

-Resources

-Course opportunities and transcripts

-Preparing for college

-Financial Aid

-Q&A

Outcomes• What do we want to accomplish from this meeting?

• Promote greater awareness • Increase communication• Honor parent questions and concerns

Guidance Staff Introductions• Guidance Counselors

• Milton Gamble• Linda Alford• Angel Page• Barbara Hicks

• Career Specialists• Beverly McBride• Bryan DuBose

• Clerical Staff• Tammy Morris• Diane Lee

• Work-Based Learning Facilitator• Joanne McPherson

• Behavioral Health Counselor• Beth Graham

• FDTC High School Outreach Specialist• Angela Hayek

College Representatives

Angie Hayek Paul Mikowski

Important Events/Dates for 2015-2016Event Date

Senior Conferences September 14-30

Students meet in classroom setting with guidance staff to receive transcripts, test information, scholarship information, etc.Students will then meet individually with Counselor outside the classroom to discuss personal concerns and the IGP. • We encourage all parents to contact their student’s guidance counselor to

set up a conference appointment.

Junior Conferences TBA

Students meet in classroom setting with guidance staff to receive transcripts, test information, scholarship information, etc.Students will then meet individually with Counselor outside the classroom to discuss personal concerns and the IGP.• We encourage all parents to contact their student’s guidance counselor to

set up a conference appointment.

PSAT and ASVAB Wednesday, October 28

Sophomores and Juniors may take PSAT. Cost is $16 Juniors and Seniors may take ASVAB (free)PSAT Deadline was Sept 23

Important Events/Dates for 2015-2016Event Date

SFHS College Application Day Tuesday, November 17

FMU and FDTC on SFHS campus for on-site admissions. Other colleges to be announced. Counselors will be available in library to assist students with application process.

Financial Aid Workshop Thursday, January 28

College Goal SC February (TBA)

Parents and students who need help completing the FAFSA may attend for one-on-one assistance. Go to www.sccango.org for more information.

We continuously post important dates on our Guidance Webpage! Continue to check for new dates and updates to important student

announcements!

PowerSchool• PowerSchool allows parents to have real-time access to

their child’s grades, attendance, and teacher comments.

• You may obtain your access information from Mrs. Lee or Mrs. Morris in Guidance. • Bring a picture ID in person

• We are not allowed to give this information over the phone due to privacy and ID verification limitations.

Guidance Resources• Visit our webpage to view these resources

• Career Corner-Job and career resources such as job searches, resume and cover letter writing, job shadowing, career cluster information, etc.

• College Information-College searches, admissions information, open house information, etc.

• High School Dual Credit Procedures-Step by step process to apply for dual credit.

• IGPs-Information on Individual Graduation Plans• Informational Websites-Informative websites we feel are helpful

to students. • Scholarships and Special Opportunities-Contains scholarship

information sent to South Florence High School. Updated regularly.

Guidance Resources• CONTINUED….resources

• SCOIS- Instruction how to log in to these college and career resources. Career Assessments available to students on these sites.

• SFHS Course Listing-Quick access to courses offered at SFHS.• SFHS Majors-List of Majors by cluster offered at SFHS.

Early Graduates-Linda Alford• Stay in touch with your Guidance Counselor during the

spring semester.• Contact college for admissions and financial assistance.

Dual Credit Courses• Allows students to earn college and high school credit• Check with 4-Year Institutions as to application to major• Private/Out of state institutions• Schedules • FMU-Paul Mikowski• FDTC-Angie Hayek

College Information• APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!

• Apply to colleges early (September-December).

• Remember to check for specific admissions and scholarship/financial aid deadlines.

• Many deadlines are as early as December 1.

• Routinely check the SFHS Guidance Webpage for scholarships and other information.

• Applying online vs. applying on paper

• Transcript cost is $1

• Visit www.che.sc.gov to find college websites and additional information.

Transcript• What is on it?• SCUGP vs. 4.0 scale

SAT and ACT Information

SAT- Best combined Critical Reading and Mathhttps://sat.collegeboard.org/home

SAT Redesign Spring 2016

ACT-Best composite scoreWriting is optional

http://www.act.org/aap/

For test dates visit SAT and/or ACT websites or SFHS Guidance website

Picture upload required for both tests

SFHS test code

410755

Scholarship/Financial Aid-Angel PageClass of 2015- Awarded over $8 million

You can find information in many different placesGuidance OfficeGuidance Web Page- Scholarships and Financial AidColleges and UniversitiesOther WebPages

www.che.sc.gov www.ed.sc.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov www.scstudentloan.org www.sctuitiongrants.com www.salliemae.com www.eligibilitycenter.org

Scholarship Search Sites: Rule to remember- Should not have to pay for scholarship search.

Be alerted if asked for personal information

South Carolina ScholarshipsAPPLICATION DEADLINE for early decision: December 15th

Palmetto Fellows (SC 4-Year Colleges and Universities only)• $6700 for Freshman Year• $7500 renewable for Sophomore, Junior, and college Seniors if eligible.

• Mrs. Page will be in touch with students who qualify.• Criteria for eligibility (must meet all 3 of the following criteria)

• 1200 SAT CR/M or 27 on ACT• 3.5 GPA (UGP) at end of Junior year.• Top 6% of class at end of Sophomore or Junior year.

• You may also be eligible if you meet both of the following criteria• 1400 SAT CR/M or 32 on ACT• And 4.0 at end of Junior year.

South Carolina ScholarshipsPalmetto Fellows –Continued

FINAL AWARDS: June 15th

1. 1200 SAT CR/M or 27 ACT

2. 3.5 (SCUGP) at end of Senior Year

3. Top 6% of class at end of Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year.

OR

4. 1400 SAT CR/M or 32 ACT

5. 4.0 at end of Senior Year

South Carolina Scholarships

Life Scholarship (SC 2-Year and 4-Year Colleges and Universities only)

• $5000 /year (4-Year College)• No application required.• Criteria for eligibility for 4 year colleges(must meet 2 of

the following 3 criteria)• 1100 SAT CR/M or 24 on ACT• 3.0 GPA (SCUGP) –upon graduation• Top 30% of graduating class.

• Criteria for eligibility for 2 year colleges• 3.0 GPA (UGP)• Standardized test scores and class rank waived.• Up to cost of Tuition.

South Carolina Scholarships

Enhancement Life and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

$2500 increase for declared major in math or science.

Please visit www.che.sc.gov for more information.

South Carolina Scholarships

HOPE Scholarship(SC 4-Year Colleges and Universities only)

• $2800 • 1 year only!! • No application required.

• 3.0 GPA (SCUGP) Upon graduation• Becomes Life scholarship after first year if student meets criteria for LIFE Scholarship renewed (3.0 GPA and 30 credit hours per year).

More Financial Aid Information

FASFA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.govPell Grants Student/Parent Loans SC Tuition Grant (private or independent

colleges)- Work Study

Financial Aid workshop- January 28College Goal SC- February (Date & Place

TBA)Use College’s NET PRICE CALCULATOR

Closing Comments and QUESTIONS???

• Milton Gamble