a.l. brown high school senior parent night tuesday, september 24, 2013
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A.L. BROWN HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parent Night Tuesday, September 24, 2013. CLASS of 2014. A.L. Brown Senior Parent Night Program Agenda. Welcome -Kevin Garay , Principal National Recognition Presentation -Rob Kass , National Recognition - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A.L. BROWN HIGH SCHOOLSenior Parent Night
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
CLASS of 2014
A.L. Brown Senior Parent NightProgram Agenda
Welcome -Kevin Garay, Principal
National Recognition Presentation -Rob Kass, National Recognition
Graduation Requirements -Daryle Adams, Senior Class Administrator
Work Keys -Tena Martin, CTE
College Planning -Patti Stodghill. Counselor Student Services Website CFNC Website
NCAA Clearinghouse Paying for College -Brian Landis, Counselor Scholarships FAFSA
Important Dates -Daryle Adams, Senior Class Administrator
Questions - ALB Staff
Closing Remarks - Kevin Garay
Topics Covered
Graduation Requirements
Post-Secondary Options College Planning
College Foundation of
NC (CFNC)Transcripts Senior Year
Timeline / Dates
NCAA Eligibility Scholarships SAT vs. ACT
Graduation Requirements
What are the graduation requirements for A.L. Brown High School?
Graduation Requirements
What are A.L. Brown’s Graduation Requirements?
1. FUTURE READY CORE Course of Study
2. Completion of a SENIOR PROJECT
ALB EXIT/GRAD REQ
Graduation RequirementsWhat are A.L. Brown’s Graduation Requirements?
FUTURE READY CORE COMPONENTS• 4 English• 4 Math• 3 Science• 3 Social Studies• 1 Health and Physical Education• 2 Course Elective Concentration• 4 Course Career Cluster • 6 Additional Elective Credits
= 27 TOTAL CREDITS (MINIMUM)ALB EXIT/GRAD REQ
Graduation RequirementsWhat are A.L. Brown’s Graduation Requirements 2013?
MATHEMATICS - 4 credits Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 4th Math to be aligned with student’s post high school plans
Employ/2 Year College 4 Year College
Foundation Algebra/Geometry Advanced Function/ ModelingPrinciples of Technology Discrete Math Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Post High School Academic Options
What are my academic options after high school?
Post High School Academic OptionsWhat are my academic options after high
school?
High School diploma • COMMUNIT
Y COLLEGE (Associate Degree)
• Employment
High School diploma • Community College• 4 YEAR
COLLEGE (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Employment
High School diploma • 4 Year College • GRADUATE
SCHOOL (Master’s and Doctorate Degrees)
• Employment
Post High School Academic OptionsWhat are my academic options after high school?
COMMUNITY COLLEGES - Associate, Diploma, Certificate (6 months - 2+ years)
TECHNICAL COLLEGES - Diploma / Certificate (6 months - 2 years)
SPECIALTY SCHOOLS - Diploma / Certificate Programs
(6 months - 2 years)
FOUR YEAR COLLEGES - Bachelor’s Degree
(4 - 6 years)
GRADUATE SCHOOL - Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
(6 + years)
College Admissions Testing ACCUPLACER
- 2 Year Colleges
ACCUPLACER TESTCOMPUTER SKILLS TEST
Take onsite at Community College
College Transfer Program = Admission w/out SAT/ACT
College PlanningWhat schools can/should I apply to?
Courses of Study / Majors Offered
Financial costs
Public vs. Private
Class size and faculty contact
Distance from home
Location
Sports programs POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
NC Colleges /Universities
NC STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC
Popular Majors: Engineering, Business, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Tuition: $16,202.00 (2012-13)Fall acceptance rate: 52.3%NCAA Division 14 year Graduation Rate: 41%Selectivity: More Selective
NC Colleges /Universities
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, NC
Popular Majors: Education, Nursing, Fine Arts, Business
Tuition: $13,347.00 (2012-13)Fall acceptance rate: 73%NCAA Division 1, Football 1-A6 year Graduation Rate: 54%
Selectivity: Selective
NC Colleges/Universities
UNIVERSITY OF N C CHARLOTTE (UNCC)
Popular Majors: Business, Biology, Education, Engineering, Criminal Justice
Tuition: $ 14,858.oo (2012-13)Fall acceptance rate: 69%NCAA Division 14 year Graduation Rate: 26 %
Selectivity: Selective
NC Colleges/Universities APPALACHIAN STATE, BOONE , NC
Popular Majors: Elementary Education, Psychology, Business, Accounting
Tuition: 15,948 (2012-13)Fall acceptance rate: 68%NCAA Division 14 year Graduation Rate: 38%6 year Graduation Rate: 65.7%
Selectivity: Selective
College Planning
What schools can/should I apply to?
College Application ProcessPaper applications vs. on line applications
Check deadlines
Send Transcripts using CFNC.org
Request recommendation letters (as necessary)
Application fee
College Planning Resources
COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF NCAll 16 UNC institutions utilize the CFNC.org
online applications system.CFNC is the official system for sending high
school transcripts electronically usingTRANSCRIPT MANAGER
www.cfnc.org
Plan. Apply. Pay
College Planning Resources
2013 ALB COLLEGE FAIR
Over 65+ colleges representedTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
ALB Media Center2:00pm to 3:00pm
College Planning Resources
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS BULLETIN BOARD main hallway
College Planning Resources
CFNCCOLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK
November 18 – 22, 2013
*application fees waived for most NC private colleges
College Planning ResourcesCollege Application Week
College Planning Resources
College Visitations• When? Fall/Winter of the senior year• Interviews• Tours• Visit the Hub, Commons or Rec Centers -
Sample the food and visit with students.
*2 excused visits to colleges per school year
College Admissions Testing
Do I need to take an SAT or an ACT Test ?
College Admissions TestingDo I Need to take an SAT or ACT ?
SAT vs. ACT – 4 Year College • SAT - Aptitude Test *1/4 point penalty for wrong
answer– Critical Reading– Math– Writing Test
• ACT – Achievement Test *no penalty for wrong answer – English– Math– Reading – Science– Writing test is optional
*Score requirements vary by school COLLEGE TESTING
UNC System Quick Facts
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2013
• minimum GPA is 2.5• minimum ACT is 17 (composite)• minimum SAT is 800 (reading and
math)• highly recommended that prospective
students take a math course unit in grade 12
Senior Wall of Fame 2013
ALB Student Services Website
Stay informed and follow us on the web!
A.L BROWN WEBSITEhttp://www.kannapolis.k12.nc.us/ALBrown/index.html
STUDENT SERVICES WEEBLYhttp://albhscounseling.weebly.com/
AnnouncementsCollege Planning
SAT/ ACT InformationScholarships
NCAA Eligibility
16 Core-Course Rule 16 Core Courses: • 4 years of English. • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra
I or higher). • 2 years of natural/physical
science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).
• 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.
• 2 years of social science. • 4 years of additional courses
14 Core-Course Rule 14 Core Courses: • 3 years of English. • 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I
or higher). • 2 years of natural/physical
science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).
• 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.
• 2 years of social science. • 3 years of additional courses
NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 2
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf
NCAA Test Score Requirements
Test Scores Division I has a sliding scale for test score and
grade-point average.
Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or ACT sum score of 68.
The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.
The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, mathematics, reading and science. The writing section of the ACT is not used.
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf
Scholarships and Financial Information
How do I pay for College?
What is Financial Aid?Every Applicant is Eligible
• MERIT – Based
• NEED – Based
• Scholarships
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal and Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid- Money given by the Federal Government to
help students attend college.- Fill out the FAFSA starting January 1, 2014.- Applications can be filled out online at:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarships and Financial Aid
*EVERY STUDENT WHO GOES TO COLLEGE SHOULD FILL
OUT THE FAFSA
(2 YEAR or 4 YEAR or TECHNICAL/TRADE)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Pell Grants/Loans/Work StudyPell Grant is given out through the FAFSA and based on income. Student loans are given out through local
banks or colleges (good interest rates).Work study is where you work on campus to help pay for tuition.
REMEMBER!Grants/Work Study Programs do not have to
be paid back…….STUDENT LOANS DO!
How Financial Aid is Awarded
Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) – results in a family’s EFC Expected Family Cost of AttendanceContribution (EFC) The amount, as determined by The amount budgeted for a Federal methodology, that represents student to pay tuition, room and Your family’s ability to pay for board, books, fees, supplies and one year of college. other related expenses.
Cost of Attendance 20,000.Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - 6,000________________________________________________Eligibility for Financial Aid = 14,000
Determining the Financial Aid PackageCost of Attendance 20,000
Expected Family Contribution -6000Eligibility for Financial Aid 14,000
Financial Aid Package University Grant 5,000Presidential Scholarship 2,000
Federal Student Loan 2,625College Work Study 1,500
Total Award 11,125Eligibility 14,000 GAP 2,875Financial Aid -11,125 +EFC 6,000
GAP = $2,875 = Total Family Contribution $8,875
Scholarships and Financial Aid
What is a Scholarship?
- Based on merit, financial need, community service, or sports.
- Money that is awarded. (Do not have to pay back).
- You don’t get them unless you apply.
- They are work, but can pay off!
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Where do I apply? School based scholarships: Example: NC State Scholars,
UNC-Wilmington Scholars, etc. --- Apply to the college by the scholarship deadlines listed on their website.
ECU (3.5 GPA, 1800 SAT) has a separate application that must be downloaded and returned by December 1.
A.L. Brown Scholarship are traditionally given out in the spring semester and are chosen locally.
Watch everywhere for scholarships…..churches, Boy Scouts, Civic organizations, Parent’s employer, etc.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Where is the Scholarship Information?• Scholarship Scoop – Listing of Scholarships
• Website: http://albhscounseling.weebly.com/
• Email Alerts – [email protected]
• Announcements – Listen each day for new scholarships
• College Websites: under Financial aid and Scholarships
Student Services StaffSchool CounselorsPatti Stodghill – last names A – K [email protected] Landis – last names L – Z [email protected] Development CoordinatorKristi Parlier [email protected] Senior Class Administrator/Dean of StudentsDaryle Adams [email protected]/Drop-Out Prevention Program Camilla Buckwell [email protected] CoordinatorJackie Cross [email protected] Registrar/SecretaryKathy Hall [email protected] Behavioral Health , KCS Health and Wellness CenterAngela Ward [email protected] Gifted Program CoordinatorMichele Pitts [email protected] Academy CoordinatorJessica Reynolds [email protected]
Important Dates – Class of 2014SEPTEMBER
– 4 : Senior Class Meeting with National Recognition– 11 – 12: Cap and Gown Order– 24: Open House / Senior Parent Meeting– 27: Homecoming
OCTOBER– 2-4: Service Day – Cap and Gown– 4: Early Release Day– 17: Renaissance Festival– 29: End of First Nine Weeks– 30 & 31: Senior Announcement Ordering
Important Dates – Class of 2014
NOVEMBER1 –No School8: National Honor Society Induction @ 2:30Week of November 4: Report Cards issued11: Veteran’s Day Holiday – No School27 - 29: Thanksgiving Break- No School
DECEMBER2-WorkKeys test (Early grads only)3 & 5: Senior Presentations23-Jan. 1: Christmas Break
Important Dates – Class of 2014 JANUARY
1: No School 13 - 17: Exams17: End of First Semester20-21 No School22-2nd Semester starts
FEBRUARY17-No school25-Spring Open HouseMARCH7-Early Release12-15 Senior Trip14-National Technical Honor Society Induction27-End of 3rd nine weeks28-No schoolAPRIL: **Cap & Gown delivery & Pictures (TBA)18-27 Spring BreakMAY:6-Senior Awards Night6 & 8: Senior Presentations10-Prom26: Memorial Day - No School
Important Dates – Class of 2014
JUNE5-11 Spring Exams8-Baccalaureate (site TBD)11: Graduation Practice @9:0013: Honors Graduate Reception-5:00
June 13: GRADUATION!!6:30