1. AIG Information Session Ann Matthews, 12 th grade counselor Desiree Lackey, 10 th and 11 th grade counselor Nicola Withers, 9 th grade counselor

2. 9 th Grade Start becoming involved in clubs and leadership opportunities in and out of school in order to begin building the high school resume. If interested in applying to the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics as a 10 th grader, attend the informational session on October 9 th. Meet with Mrs. Withers to look at options for second semester courses and to begin planning 10 th grade courses.

3. 10 th Grade Summer Ventures- A 5 week residential program located on one of five UNC system campuses that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Students apply online. Applications are due January 31. Governor’s School- A 6 week residential summer program located at Meredith or Salem Colleges. 10 th graders may apply for performing arts disciplines. Students must score in the 92 nd percentile or higher on an EOC to be eligible to apply. Applications are due October 16. North Carolina School of Science and Math- Interested students should attend the information session at ELHS on October 9. Students may apply for entry in 10 th grade. Applications are online and will be available October 15.

4. 11 th Grade PSAT/NMSQT- Juniors can qualify for recognition as a National Merit Scholar by taking the PSAT. National Merit awards are given typically to students with scores in the top 5% of the nation. Summer Ventures- A 5 week residential program located on one of five UNC system campuses that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Students apply online. Applications are due January 31. Governor’s School- A 6 week residential summer program located at Meredith or Salem Colleges. 11th graders may apply for performing arts and academic disciplines. Students must score in the 92 nd percentile or higher on an EOC to be eligible to apply. Applications are due October 16. Career and College Promise- Dual enrollment courses offered through Gaston College. Students may take college transfer courses in a online only format or in a hybrid format through the afternoon college located on the Lincolnton campus of Gaston College. The Spring 2016 course list has been released and students may now enroll. National College Fair- March 20, 2016/12pm-4pm/Charlotte Convention Center

5. 12 th Grade Career and College Promise- Dual enrollment courses offered through Gaston College. Students may take college transfer courses in a online only format or in a hybrid format through the afternoon college located on the Lincolnton campus of Gaston College. The Spring 2016 course list has been released and students may now enroll. College Application Week- November 2- November 6 CFNC Financial Aid Night- December 2/6:30-8:00/Citizens Center in Lincolnton National College Fair- March 20, 2016/12pm-4pm/Charlotte Convention Center

6. Classroom Visits Counselors will be visiting classrooms throughout the year to teach skills to students to help prepare them for college and careers. The following are topics that have been or will be covered. How to electronically send high school transcripts to colleges How to interpret the high school transcript How to create an account and apply for college through CFNC Information on Gaston College classes, Governor’s School, and PSAT College Application Week Mental health awareness and bullying

7. Resources www.collegeboard.org (PSAT, SAT, Advanced Placement information) www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org (ACT information) www.actstudent.org www.cfnc.org (College Foundation of North Carolina) www.cfnc.org www.ncgovschool.org (Governor’s School) www.ncgovschool.org www.summerventures.org (Summer Ventures) www.summerventures.org www.ncssm.edu (North Carolina School of Science and Math) www.ncssm.edu www.gaston.edu/career-college-promise (CCP) www.gaston.edu/career-college-promise