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September 2016
Welcome Class of 2016! This is your senior year – you made it! Student Services is ready to help you through this year. Each month you will receive a Senior Newsletter via your school email account. Included in the newsletter will be valuable information to help you transition to life beyond high school – whether that be college, work, or the military. We will provide updates relative to careers, colleges, and scholarships as well as remind you of upcoming deadlines and advertise other opportunities. Your responsibility as a senior is to explore your possibilities and make informed decisions. See your school counselor and our Career Specialist if you have specific questions or need help in finding information.
Information presented in this newsletter will also be available in Student Services.
Volume 1, Issue 1
Student Services
Counselors
Brenda Dooley (A-G) Sherry Watson (H-Mi) Pam Reams (Mo-Z) Julie Rojek (Career Specialist) Secretary Alysan Berry Ø Transcripts, GPA, Class Rank,
Scholarship Info, Military Letters, etc.
Need a Transcript? ** In order to receive a transcript for a college (except for USC), you must request them through Parchment.
• Go to www.parchment.com • You will need to create an
account. • Then you may choose where you
need your transcript sent.
For specific instructions, please stop by Student Services.
** To order a transcript to be sent with a scholarship or to send to USC with your application, you will need to stop by Student Services to put in a request. You must allow a minimum of 48 hours for this request to be completed.
The SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department sponsors a Youth Services Division. Juniors and
Seniors who have physical or medical limitations or who have IEP or 504 plans may be eligible for free vocational assessments, job placement services, resume and interview workshops, assistance with
college expenses, and more. For more information, Karimah Ervin at 896-6333 or
College Visits Seniors are allowed two college visitation days that are counted as excused absences. When you are ready to make a college visit, call the college’s admissions office and make an appointment. When you visit your college, have admissions write a statement on their letterhead verifying your visit. Bring that statement to Mrs. Smith in attendance when you return to school. Students interested in attending Midlands Technical College (or other technical schools) should take advantage of an excused college visit day by scheduling an appointment to visit the college campus and take the ACCUPLACER placement exam on the same day.
Financial Aid Information Grants and Scholarships do not have to be repaid.
Loans must be repaid and usually have low interest rates. Most payments do not begin until the student leaves college.
Student Employment is a job that the college assigns to help with the cost of attending school.
Institutional – most colleges and universities have their own scholarship and grant programs.
Federal Pell Grant offers direct aid to students based on financial need.
Federal Perkins Loan offers loans to students with exceptional need. No interest is accumulated during college.
Federal Stafford Loan offers low interest loans available to at least half-time students to help pay expenses related to attending school.
State Financial Aid, SC Tuition Grants provide assistance to eligible SC undergraduate residents who attend SC independent nonprofit (private) colleges. www.sctuitiongrants.com
From Cerra South Carolina
South Carolina Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to students who attend a college or university in South Carolina.
Palmetto Fellows: The amount of this scholarship is up to $6,700 for the freshman year and $7,500 for the sophomore, junior and senior year. Requirements are 3.5 GPA, 1200SAT/27ACT, & top 6% at the end of your Sophomore, Junior or Senior year OR 4.0 GPA & 1400 SAT/32 ACT.
Life Scholarship (4 year): Freshmen may receive up to $5,000. Requirements are two out of the three – 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT/24 ACT, top 30% of graduating class.
Life Scholarship (2 year): Students will receive up to the cost of tuition. Requirement is 3.0 final GPA.
Hope Scholarship: Freshmen attending a four-year institution may receive a one-time award of up to $2,800. Requirement is 3.0 final GPA.
Lottery Tuition Assistance: Award amount varies. Requirements are filing a FAFSA, legal SC resident, cannot be Palmetto Fellows, Life or Hope recipient.
Visit www.sccango.org for more information.
Not sure what college to attend?
We have brochures and facts sheets in Student Services on many different colleges. Come by and check them out.
Scholarship Opportunities
Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University
• $10,000 scholarship • Lyceum Scholars study the moral,
political, and economic foundations of a free society.
• For more Information, please stop by Student Services.
Teaching Fellows Scholarship
• Up to $24,000 over 4 years ($6,000 annually)
• For students who want to be a teacher and is willing to teach in SC.
• Must attend one of the twelve teaching colleges to receive scholarship.
• There are no GPA or SAT/ACT score requirements.
• Go to http://cerra.org/teachingfellows/application.aspx to apply.
• Deadline is 12/1/16 • For more information, please stop
by Student Services.
Delta Waterfowl Greater Columbia Chapter South Carolina Scholarship ($1000)
• Must be attending a 2 or 4yr college • Must express an interest & desire to
enter the field of natural resources – Wildlife Management, Forestry, or Marine Sciences.
• Must be citizen of US. • Must have unweighted GPA of at
least 3.0 • For more information or to pick up
application, please stop by Student Services.
• DEADLINE: October 15, 2016
Scholarship Searches
• www.fastweb.com • www.finaid.com • www.scholarships.com • www.scholarshipprograms.org
SAT and ACT Test Dates
**Register online now**
SAT Dates (Gilbert is test site)
Nov. 5 Register by Oct. 7
Dec. 3 Register by Nov. 3
Jan. 21 Register by Dec. 21
Mar. 11 Register by Feb. 10
May 6 Register by Apr. 7
June 3 Register by May 9
www.collegeboard.org
ACT Dates
Oct. 22 Register by Sept. 16
Dec. 10 Register by Nov. 4
Feb. 11 Register by Jan. 13
April 8 Register by Mar. 3
June 10 Register by May 5
www.actstudent.org
• Financial Aid Night o October 24 5:00 - 8:30
• Ed-Op College Fair o October 26 9:40 – 10:25
• College Application Day o October 28 All Day
Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
• Scholarships rank from $1,000 to $10,000. • For senior scholar athletes with high
character who strives for excellence in the classroom, on the field, and in the community.
• Go to www.winthewendysheisman.com to apply.
• DEADLINE: October 3, 2016
BigSun Scholarship
• $500 Scholarship • You must be an athlete to apply. • You must be a high school senior who will be
attending a college next year. • To apply, simply write a short essay (500-1000
words) and submit. • For more information, please stop by Student
Services. • DEADLINE: June 19, 2017
SC Associaton of Educational Office Professionals – Marian Garrett Student Scholarship Application
• Open to business students who wish to continue their education and pursue work in the business field, preferably in the educational area.
• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. • Applicant must have maintained a “C” average or
better in high school and a “B” average or better in high school business courses.
• Must be planning to attend an accredited institution in the fall of 2017.
• Must be a US citizen and resident of SC. • Stop by Student Services for a copy of the
application and for more information.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
• $20,000 scholarship • Achievement based scholarship. Students are
recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and community.
• Must be a senior planning to attend an accredited college in the fall of 2017.
• US Citizen • Must have a min 3.0 GPA at end of junior year. • For more information, stop by Student Services • DEADLIINE: October 31, 2016
Are you planning to attend Francis Marion
University? If so, here’s a scholarship
opportunity for you.
McNair Scholars Program – Gov. Robert E McNair Scholarship
• This scholarship covers tuition, fees, room & board.
• You must be a HS senior with 1100 or higher on SAT or 24 on ACT.
• GPA must be 3.0 or higher • SC resident • Must have an interest in a career in public
services, broadly defined and be willing to commit to study abroad & service learning opportunities while enrolled at FMU.
• For more information, please stop by Student Services.
Are you planning to become a teacher? If so, here’s some information on Teaching Fellows.
• $6,000/year in exchange for 4 years of teaching in SC.
• 500 are selected to interview and submit a writing sample
• 200 are named Teaching Fellows • Application process opens September 1. • Deadline is December 1, 2016
Colleges with Fellows:
• Anderson University • College of Charleston • Lander University • USC-Upstate • Charleston Southern University • Columbia College • USC-Columbia • Winthrop University • Coastal Carolina • Francis Marion University • USC-Aiken
*Georgia Southwestern State University is waiving out of state fees for residents of Alabama, Florida, and SC. Interested? Stop by Student Services for more information.
Open House Dates
Colleges and Universities often host Open Houses or Senior Days. Take advantage of these days and watch for opportunities to turn your applications in for free during an open house event.
Open House/Senior Day: Register online at the college’s website.
Anderson University: Open House • Friday, Sept 23rd • Friday, Oct 7th • Friday, Nov 4th
All Access Overnight Visit
• Thur/Fri, Nov 17-18
Charleston Southern: Open House
• Saturday, Oct 15th Saturday Visits (9:30)
• Saturday, Oct 29th • Saturday, Nov 19th
Clemson: Fall Blitz – Friday, October 7th
Weekday & Weekend Tours are listed on the website. You must register to attend.
Coastal Carolina: Open House Saturday Visits (9:30-11:00AM)
• Saturday, Nov 12th * Saturday, Oct 15th * Saturday, Nov. 19th
College of Charleston: Check the website to schedule your tour. Columbia College: Tours may be taken Monday – Friday. Visit website to schedule your today. Converse College: Open House
• Friday, Sept 23rd • Saturday, Oct 8th
Erskine: Open House
• Saturday, Oct 22nd Furman: Open House
• Saturday, Oct 8th (9:15 AM)
Weekday Appointments: visit website to see times and set up your visit
Lander: Open House • Saturday, Sept 24th • Saturday, Nov 19th
Bearcat for a day
• Wednesday, Sept 14th • Wednesday, Oct 19th • Wednesday, Nov 2nd • Wednesday, Nov 30th
Newberry: Open House • Saturday, Sept 24th • Saturday, Nov 19th
North Greenville: Open House
• Saturday, Oct 1st • Saturday, Nov 5th
Overnight Visits
• Thursday, Oct 6th • Thursday, Nov 17th
Presbyterian College: Open House
• Saturday, Sept 24th • Saturday, Oct 29th • Saturday, Nov 5th
Weekday Visits: Monday – Friday at 10:00 and 2:00 by appointment
Spartanburg Methodist: Open House • Saturday, Sept 17th • Saturday, Oct 22nd
USC Aiken: Open House
• Saturday, Oct 8th • Saturday, Nov 5th
Weekday Tours: Monday’s & Friday’s @ 10:30
USC Beaufort: Open House • Saturday, Sept 24th • Saturday, Nov 12th
USC Columbia: Open House
• Saturday, Sept 24th USC Lancaster: Weekday Tours - By appointment. Visit website for more details USC Sumter: Weekday Tours – By appointment. Visit website for more details Winthrop: Open House
• Saturday, Oct 29th
Saturday Visits
• Saturday, Oct 1st • Saturday, Nov 12th
Wofford: Open House
• Saturday, Sept 24th • Saturday, Oct 29th
Mrs. Rojek’s Career Corner
Are you interested in a pursuing a military career? Take the ASVAB test at Gilbert High School!
10-‐12 grade students
• October 19, 2016 (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) • Sign-‐up in Student Services
Are you interested in an internship or co-‐op for next semester? Get credit and valuable work-‐related experience during the school day! See Mrs. Rojek for details.
Is Engineering your career focus? Michelin is offering a scholarship to students interested in going into the
Engineering Electronic Technician program at Midlands Technical College.
Juniors and Seniors only
• Michelin Scholars Testing – Lexington Technology Center • 2 Test Dates – October 19 and November (8:30 -‐11:30 a.m.) • See Mrs. Rojek for details and sign-‐up in Student Services
Lexington County School District One’s Nondiscrimination Statement
Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer handle inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX. Inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504 for elementary students go to the Coordinator of ESOL/RtI and for secondary students go to the Director of Counseling and Advisement. The Mathematics Coordinator handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title II. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number (803) 821-‐1000.
