1. WALKERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR NIGHT
CLASS OF 2016

2. 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

3. Student Services Staff
Counselor 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

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Counselors will meet with
seniors individually to review graduation requirements.

5. Senior Conferences Sign 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.

6. Credit Recovery On-line Compass Learning
Forsyth Academy of Continuing Education (FACE) at Career Center
Registration available now
Monday - Thursday
4:30-7:00 pm
Online course with a certified teacher present

7. 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 Training
Academic Classes
On-campus housing and meals
Clubs, athletics
FREE
1 – 2 year program

8. JOB CORPS Sample 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. How Colleges Review Applications
Transcripts – Coursework, GPA
Test scores
Class rank
Essay
Recommendations
Activities / Work
Interview

12. 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

13. 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

14. How to Get a Fee Waiver
1.Call Margaret McKnight at the Child Nutrition office at (336)
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..

15. 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

16. Applying to Colleges Online
College Application Week: November 2 - 6!

17. Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarship Newsletter (on website)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Pin number needed for student and parent
Complete in January/February
FAFSA Day – February 20th.
College Scholarship Financial Aid (CSS) Profile

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. PLAYING SPORTS IN COLLEGE

22. 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)

23. 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

24. NCAA Eligibility Center Registration Process
Prospective student-athletes can begin the registration process through the Eligibility Center web-site at
Registration includes a $70 fee (Waiver of this fee is possible).

27. Upcoming College Visits: Sign Up Tonight!

28. Save the Date!
October 5 – College Fair Benton Convention Center: 5 – 8 pm
College Application Week: Nov
October __ – District Scholarship &Financial Aid Presentation: 6pm, Admin. Center Auditorium Bethania Station Rd.
November 20 – Senior Meeting 11a.m.
FAFSA DAY – February 20th

29. 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

30. Counselor Contacts Mrs. Watkins (A-E) amwatkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Mr. Carter (F-M)
Mrs. Glasgow (N-Z)

31. Stay informed! Text @packco16 to 81010 Follow us on Twitter!
Get reminders of important senior events and tasks to be completed!
Follow us on Twitter!
@WtownSvcs

32. Visit us on the Web!

33. See Ms. Bailey after the meeting.
Payment of Senior Fees
Need to pay senior fees?
See Ms. Bailey after the meeting.