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WALKERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR NIGHT
CLASS OF 2016
Topics to be Discussed General Senior Update Information Graduation Requirements Job Corps College Application Process Applying to Community College Applying for Scholarships & Financial Aid NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements Upcoming Events
Student Services StaffCounselor assignments are made alphabetically
by last name
Mrs. Watkins : A-E Mr. Carter: F-M Mrs. Glasgow: N-Z Ms. McCoy: Registrar Ms. Bailey, Clerk
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Senior ConferencesSign Up Tonight
Parents who want to attend student senior conferences, please sign up on the back table after the presentation.
Conferences will be scheduled during student elective classes.
Credit Recovery
On-line Compass Learning Forsyth Academy of Continuing
Education (FACE) at Career CenterRegistration available nowMonday - Thursday4:30-7:00 pmOnline course with a certified teacher
present
Not Applying to College?
Job Corps may be an option for you Government Career training and education
program for low-income youth ages 16 – 24.Career TrainingAcademic ClassesOn-campus housing and mealsClubs, athletics FREE1 – 2 year program
JOB CORPSSample Programs of
Study Carpentry Clinical Medical Asst. Computer Technician Nurse Assistant Bricklaying Culinary Arts Office Administration Painting Welding
Electrical Facilities maintenance Forestry Conservation
and Firefighting Insurance Claims
Processor Material Handling and
Distribution Operations
Accounting
Job Corps Information
www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov (800) 733-JOBS (5627) Interested in attending a Job Corps
presentation at Walkertown? Please fill out the sign-up sheet on the
back table.
Applying to College Make sure you’ve signed up for the SAT
and/or ACT Narrow down your list. Do your research: visit, online, get materials. Know the entrance requirements and what is
needed to apply. Make sure it is a good fit for you. College is a match to be made, not a prize to
be won. Keep a calendar of deadlines
How Colleges Review Applications Transcripts – Coursework, GPA Test scores Class rank Essay Recommendations Activities / Work Interview
Transcript Requests Transcripts sent directly to schools 1st 2 transcripts sent are free; $2 each additional Fill out a transcript request form- must be signed
by a parent if student is under 18. If applying to in-state schools, use the CFNC
Transcript Manager to have transcripts sent for FREE
Attach Counselor Report to Request Form ACT & SAT scores are not included on transcript
Fee Waivers
Available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch
Up to 2 fee waivers each for ACT & SAT Up to 4 fee waivers for College
Application Fees
How to Get a Fee Waiver
1.Call Margaret McKnight at the Child Nutrition office at (336) 703-4275.
2. Request your Meal Benefits Notification Letter be sent to the cafeteria.
3. Pick up your letter from the cafeteria. 4. Bring your letter to the Guidance Office
for SAT and/or ACT. You will be given a card with a special code to enter when registering online to take the test..
Senior Success Sheets
Academic & Extracurricular Awards Used for nominating students for
scholarships and enrichment opportunities
Financial Aid Information Sheet (Optional) - Used for recommendations for need-based scholarships
Form available on website
Applying to Colleges Online
College Application Week: November 2 - 6!
Scholarships & Financial Aid Scholarship Newsletter (on website) Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.govPin number needed for student and parentComplete in January/FebruaryFAFSA Day – February 20th.
College Scholarship Financial Aid (CSS) Profile
Community College Rolling Admissions- No Deadline 2-yr. program- Associates Degree College Transfer Option Certificate or Diploma Programs Waiting list & Pre-req for various programs Admissions requirements – vary with programs Required Testing: Accuplacer (FTCC),
Individual School’s Placement Test, or SAT/ACT
Military & ASVAB Recruiters visit WHS:
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard
Set up information tables in the cafeteria during student lunches
Testing required: ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Do Not Contact list
*contact Student Services Office
Getting Accepted
Make sure to turn in a copy of your acceptance letters and scholarship awards to the Guidance Office so we can celebrate you on Awards Day.
Last year’s reported scholarship and grant totals: over $1 million
PLAYING SPORTS IN COLLEGE
What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?
They are a governing body that establishes rules that impact a student-athlete’s ability to practice, compete and receive an athletic scholarships coming out of high school.
Determination of eligibility is based on high school GPA and standardized test scores (i.e., ACT or SAT).
NCAA Division I & II require 16 core courses in high school.
Amateurism
Student must graduate from high school. (Div. 1 requires you to graduate within 8 semesters)
NCAA(National Collegiate Athletic
Association) Three Divisions
Division I – Largest, most competitive, most athletic scholarships available
Division II – Some athletic scholarships, less competitive than Division I
Division III – Very few athletic scholarships available, less competitive than Division I or II
NCAA Eligibility Center Registration Process
Prospective student-athletes can begin the registration process through the Eligibility Center web-site at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
Registration includes a $70 fee (Waiver of this fee is possible).
Upcoming College Visits: Sign Up Tonight!
Save the Date!
October 5 – College Fair Benton Convention Center: 5 – 8 pm
College Application Week: Nov. 2 - 6 October __ – District Scholarship &Financial
Aid Presentation: 6pm, Admin. Center Auditorium 4801 Bethania Station Rd.
November 20 – Senior Meeting 11a.m. FAFSA DAY – February 20th
College Application Open Lab Workshops
Sign-Up Tonight September 22 and 24
After School 3:45-4:45
October 9 – Before School 8:00-8:45
Counselor Contacts
Mrs. Watkins (A-E) [email protected]
Mr. Carter (F-M) [email protected]
Mrs. Glasgow (N-Z)[email protected]
Stay informed!
Text @packco16 to 81010Get reminders of important senior events and
tasks to be completed!
Follow us on Twitter!@WtownSvcs
Visit us on the Web!
Payment of Senior FeesNeed to pay senior fees?
See Ms. Bailey after the meeting.
