richland northeast september 9, 2016...
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RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
SENIORPARENT COFFEE
SEPTEMBER 9, 20161
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Donna B. HugerDirector of School Counseling
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School Counselors
Mr. Patrick Blake – Last Names: A-CMrs. Tanya Amoako – Last Names: D-HDr. Yolanda Smith-Charlestin –
Last Names: I-OMs. Dorothya Nero– Last Names: P-TDr. Donna Huger– Last Names: U-ZCherisha Floyd- School Counselor Intern
School Counseling PersonnelCollege Specialist
Dr. Pinkney Epps
Career Specialists Ms. Keredith JamesMr. Aaron Lucas
Work-Based Learning Specialist Mr. Michael Sumter
Stay in Touch ● Family Connections - Naviance College &
Career Planning Program● School Counseling Webpage:
www.richland2.org/rnh/Pages/Guidance.aspx
● Twitter: @RNE_Counseling
● Facebook:RNE College and Career Center
● College/Scholarship – if you are not currently receiving email, please contact Dr. Epps, at [email protected]
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Parent Portal● Parent Portal gives parents real-time access to
grades as they are posted in a teacher’s grade book.
● Sign up for Parent Portal – Call Ms. Chantel Brown at 699-2800.
● You can have multiple children on the same account.
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Stay in Touch with Teachers● Email is the quickest and most
convenient way to communicate with teachers
● Parent Conference:◦ One Teacher: contact the teacher directly◦ All Teachers: contact your School Counselor⚫ Held Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays @
11:50-12:23 (Lunch Period)⚫ Wednesdays (Late Start) – 12:10-12⚫ Students encouraged to attend
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Graduation Requirements &
Preparing for College
Ms. Dorothya Nero School Counselor
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Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 creditsMath 4 creditsBiology 1 creditOther Science 2 creditsU.S. History 1 creditGovernment ½ creditEconomics ½ creditOther Social Studies 1 creditPE or JROTC 1 creditWorld Language or CATE 1 creditComputer Science 1 creditElectives (including ½ Per. Health Credit) 7 credit
24 credits
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4-year colleges in SC require 3 credits of lab science. Physical Science is not a lab science, but it is a science for graduation credit.
CAVALIERSAfter School Tutoring
➢Monday – Thursday➢3:40 pm – 4:40 pm➢Free Tutoring
Get Involved …
Job Shadowing
Clubs, Co-curricular, and Extra-Curricular Activities
Athletics
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Success in High School is not just in the books…
ACTwww.act.org5 Sections
⚫ Reading⚫ English⚫ Math⚫ Science⚫ Writing (optional)
● No penalty for wrong answers● Uses a composite score● Current Cost:
◦$56.50 with Writing◦$39.50 without Writing
● Universally accepted
12Prices and information are subject to change.
SAT
13Prices and information are subject to change.
www.collegeboard.com4 Components
ReadingWriting & LanguageMathEssay (optional)
No deduction for incorrect answersScore Report:
Total Score (400-1600)Reading & Writing Scores (200-800)Math Score (200-800)Essay—reported separately and not part of total score
Current Cost: $54.50 with Writing$43 without Writing
Universally accepted
Official SAT Practice with
KHANAcademywww.khanacademy.org/sat
IGP Conferences
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IGP = Individual Graduation Plan
Held to discuss academic progress, review next year’s classes and discuss future educational plans.
Scholarships
Dr. Pinkney Epps College Specialist
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ScholarshipsIt’s never too early to begin thinking about scholarships… All high school credit grades count!
Recent Scholarship Totals:Class of 2016: $14.589 millionClass of 2015: $16.950 million (RECORD)Class of 2014: $13.437 millionClass of 2013: $12.974 million Class of 2012: $10.583 million
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Scholarships❑ Remind students they are building a
transcript and resume❑ Keep a resume of all honors, awards,
extra-curricular activities, community service hours, etc. – organize by grade
❑ Limited opportunities for underclassmen in terms of college scholarships
❑ Look for essay contests, competitions, etc.❑ www.fastweb.com❑ http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/
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SC Education Lottery Scholarships
✓Palmetto Fellows $6700$7500 2nd, 3rd, & 4th years
✓Life Scholarship (up to $5000)✓Hope Scholarship (up to $2800)✓Need Based Grant(up to $2500)
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General Eligibility RequirementsPFS, LIFE, HOPE, and LTAP
U.S. Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident*
S.C. Resident*
No Felony Convictions
No 2nd of subsequent alcohol/drug misdemeanors
Not in default of any state or federal loans
Enroll in a degree-seeking program at an eligible S.C. institution
*This must be determined no later than the date of high school graduation.
Palmetto Fellows To be eligible, a senior must meet one of the
two following academic requirements:
⬜ 1200 SAT*/27 ACT and 3.5 GPA and Top 6%: SAT of 1200 or ACT score of 27 and a cumulative 3.5 GPA on the Uniform Grading Scale at end of junior year and rank in the top 6% of the class at end of either sophomore, junior year, or senior year.
⬜ 1400 SAT*/32 ACT and a 4.0 GPA on the Uniform Grading Scale at the end of the junior year or senior year.
*SAT Scores subject to change with NEW SAT.
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LIFE ScholarshipNO APPLICATION IS NECESSARY – college of enrollment will
determine eligibility status based on the final transcript. To be eligible, a senior must meet TWO of these three
requirements:
● 3.0 GPA on Uniform Grading Scale at the end of senior year ● 1100 SAT* or 24 ACT (SAT super scoring allowed)● Graduate in the top 30% of class. (no rounding allowed)
Please note: First time entering freshmen attending an eligible 2-year or technical institution must earn a 3.0 GPA on Uniform Grading Scale on the final transcript.
*SAT Scores subject to change with NEW SAT.
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LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Enhancements● If 14 hours in Math or Life and Physical science or
both are completed by the end of the first year, LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships will increase by $2500. Declared major must be in Math, Science, or Health Field. It is the individual discretion of the college or university to determine which programs of study are considered Math, Science, or Health.
● Dual Credit, AP, and Summer School credits may be used to meet the 14 credit hour requirement for Enhancement.
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HOPE Scholarship NO APPLICATION IS NECESSARY – The college of enrollmentdetermines eligibility status based on final transcript.
Eligible students attending a state 4-year or private institution receive up to $2,800 during the first year of attendance only.
To be eligible, seniors must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on the UniformGrading Scale on the final transcript.
Recipients Must not be a Life or Palmetto Fellows Scholarshiprecipient.
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Need-Based Grant● An eligible student may receive up to $2,500
annually if enrolled full-time and up to $1,250 annually if enrolled part-time.
● Student must complete FAFSA AND must have financial need consistent with Pell Grant eligibility.
● The college at which the student enrolls
determines the exact amount.
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Lottery Tuition Assistance● Must complete FAFSA● Must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours
each term as a degree-seeking student in a certificate, diploma, or associate degree program.
● Must first apply for federal grants and the SC Need Based Grant
● Currently, eligible students may receive up to $95 per hour if enrolled part time or up to $1140 if enrolled full time.
● The award amount is subject to change based on funding.
SC Tuition Grants Program● A Need-Based Grant Program for
students attending one of 21 eligible private colleges in South Carolina.● Must complete FAFSA by June 30● Must attend full-time during Fall Term● Must be working on first 4-year degree ● Must rank in top 75% of class OR score
900 SAT/19 ACT – Must have 2.0 GPA
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SC Tuition Grants Program
● Average grants for 2015 – 2016 was approximately $2,710 at all eligible colleges
● Maximum grant amount for 2016-2017 will be $3,200 and will be based on budget situation with the SC State Legislature
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Avoid Scholarship ScamsNEVER pay to apply for a scholarship Websites to check for scams:
Department of Education www.sde.state.sc.us Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.govBetter Business Bureau www.bbb.org
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Necessary for most need-based scholarships, grants, student loans, work-study, etc.
●PINs have been replaced with FSA IDs●Can submit FAFSA on Oct. 1st of senior year.●Based on prior year’s Income Tax Return
Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov
NCAA Eligibility Center● All athletes who intend to play Division 1 or Division 2 athletics
must register online with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
● Students should register junior or senior year.
● SAT/ACT scores must be submitted by the Testing Agencies (Code 9999). The Eligibility Center super scores the SAT and ACT. Official Transcripts are required.
● Students must sign release sheet in Guidance to have transcript sent.
● Current cost is $75; some student may qualify for a fee waiver. See you school counselor to see if you quality.
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NCAA EligibilityFull Qualifier:
Complete 16 Core Courses - 10 of the 16 must be completed before the senior year and 7 of those 10 must be in English, math, or science.Minimum Core GPA 2.3 plus test score based on
NCAA sliding scale.
Academic Redshirt: (practice but not compete)
Complete 16 Core CoursesMinimum Core GPA of 2.0 plus test score based on
NCAA sliding scale.
NCAA Eligibility Information on the new 10-Point Grading Scale
In April 2016, the State Board of Education unanimously voted to implement a 10-point grading scale effective in the 2016–2017 school year across the state for high school credit courses. The 10-point grading scale will replace the 7-point grading scale.
Richland Two will adopt the 10-point grading scale for Grades 2-12 beginning in 2016–2017.
LetterGrade NumericalAverageA 100–90B 89–80C 79–70D69–60F Below 60
For the senior class of 2016–2017, the quality points scored on the former 7-point grading scale will be averaged with the quality points earned on the 10-point grading scale to determine a student's GPA. The same system will be used for the classes of 2017–2018 and 2018–2019. Freshmen entering high school in 2016–2017 (senior class of 2019–2020) will enter under the 10-point grading scale.
NAIA Eligibility Center● All athletes who intend to play NAIA athletics must
register online with the NAIA Eligibility Center at www.NAIAeligibilitycenter.org.
● Students can register junior or senior year.
● SAT/ACT scores must be submitted by the Testing Agencies (Code 9876). The Eligibility Center super scores the SAT and ACT. Official Transcripts are required.
● Students must sign release sheet in Guidance to have transcript sent.
● Current cost is $75 until Oct. 1; After $80
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NAIA Eligibility – Early Decision for HS Seniors
Students who have completed their junior year of high school and have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale OR who are midway through senior year and have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and who have the minimum test scores required (18 ACT or 860 SAT), may obtain an eligibility determination before graduating from high school. Those students will need to request that their official transcripts be sent to the NAIA Eligibility Center and contact ACT or SAT to have their test scores sent directly.
Career Clusters &Work-based Learning
Opportunities
Ms. Keredith James & Mr. Michael Sumter
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Career Clusters’ icons are being used with permission of the:
States’ Career Clusters Initiative www.careerclusters.org
Career Clusters
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Career Services● The Career Services Department assist and
supports guidance and the college center; military liaison, career interest assessment, career days, and college fairs.
● Richland Northeast uses career assessments (SCOIS) to offer built-in career services and developmental life services for all students. It is an important part to the students experience specifically designed to help with their career choices.
● The development of personal profiles, career portfolios, networking and soft skills will allow the students a continuing growth towards college, military, the workforce and beyond.
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2016 Richland Two Career Pathways Expo @ R2i2
October 27, 2016Richland Northeast High School is excited to offer career exploration day to our students at the all new Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2)Richland Two Career Pathways Expo creates a critical link between the classroom and the workplace by employing students to explore various career paths so that they can make informed educational and career choices.● An introduction to career: exposure to career opportunities● Engaged learning: speakers give insight on education requirements in their
specific fields● Curriculum relevance: students identify how their classroom activities and
course selections help with their career choices● Career Preparedness: students discover and identify college majors and/or
technical programs that prepare them for their career path.
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Work-based Learning ● Work Based Learning Course
◦ The Work Based Learning Course allows students to earn credits by reporting work hours, creating a resume, learning soft skills and other work related habits. Through written reflections and supervisor evaluations, students can earn up to 2 credits. Grades are recorded as a part of their grade history.
● Job Shadowing◦ All students are encouraged to job shadow throughout their high
school years. Students are encouraged to shadow family and friends. Shadowing can also be set up through the Work Based Learning Coordinator when students have a specific career in mind.
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Work-based Learning
●Resume◦ All students are encouraged to have a working resume. The
WBL Coordinator and CDFs help students create a resume and provide guidelines for keeping the resume up to date.
●Interview Coaching◦ The WBL Coordinator and CDFs provide students the opportunity to
practice the entire job process through instructions on filling out applications and how to prepare for the interview; from how to dress, what questions to prepare to answer, to how to perform a proper hand-shake.
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Questions, Concerns,
Comments?
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