1. Senior Information September 18, 2012

2. Counselors Mrs. PhelpsGrade 9 Mrs. Gover10-12 A-F Mrs. Robertson10-12 G-O Mrs. Key-Baldwin10-12 P-Z

3. Senior Meetings Each senior will meet with his/her counselor in October 2012 during an individual meeting

4. Graduation June 15, 2013

5. Standard Diploma 23 Standard Credits and 6 Verified Credits StandardVerified English42 Mathematics31 Laboratory Science31 History & Social Sciences41 Health & P.E.2 Fine Arts or Practical Arts1 Electives6 Student Selected SOL1

6. Advanced Diploma 24 Standard Credits and 9 Verified Credits StandardVerified English42 Mathematics42 Laboratory Science42 History & Social Sciences42 Foreign Language3 Health & P.E.2 Fine Arts or Practical Arts1 Electives2 Student Selected SOL1

7. Testing SAT- Collegeboard.com ACT- ACTStudent.org ASVAB

8. NCAA-College Sports www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

9. Preparing for college and career Start looking at colleges and careers Plan college visits Apply to colleges and know deadlines! Prepare resumes for letters of recommendation Request letters of recommendation (at least a week before needed) and write essays early!

10. Preparing for college and career Request transcript (at least a week before needed) and SAT/ACT scores Visit SAT/ACT free preparation websites Take SAT/ACT Take the ASVAB if planning on joining military

11. Preparing for college and career Register on www.fastweb.com for scholarships and look at SHS website for scholarship informationwww.fastweb.com Please refer to the college handbook/handout for detailed information