Class of 2015Parent Meeting

Our class of 2015

WE ARE 380

STRONG!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!!!

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!!!

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.

SC Scholarships

OSC HOPE ScholarshipOLIFE Scholarship OPalmetto Fellows Scholarship

OSC Need-based GrantOLottery Tuition Assistance

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

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

O3.0 Final GPAONo applicationOMust attend SC 4 year institution

OUp to $2800—1 year award

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Lottery Tuition Assistance

ODegree seeking student at a tech school or 2 year campuses

OFAFSA is required

O$1140 for full-time student

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

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

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

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

STAY IN THE KNOW!!!

OSign up for text alerts!!

OText the message “@Warriorscholarships” to 23559

More communication!!Located on Guidance Bulletin Board

Seniors – Check out the March

edition of the Senior Smoke Signals for

scholarship opportunities!

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.

Thanks for allowing me to work with your children for 3

years!!