School Counseling Department Senior Night J.R. Tucker High School School Counseling Department Monday, September 24th

Graduation & Diploma Requirements This information is also available in the HCPS Planning Guide for Students and Parents pages 8 & 9. Advanced Studies Diploma 24 Standard Units of Credit Subject Standard Units of Credit Required Verified Credits Required (9 from below content areas) English 4 2 required Writing (grade 10) Reading (grade 11) Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Laboratory Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry History & Social Studies World History I World History II VA & US History World Language 3 or 2 & 2 ____________ Health & PE 2 Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 Electives

Graduation & Diploma Requirements This information is also available in the HCPS Planning Guide for Students and Parents pages 8 & 9. Standard Diploma 22 Standard Units of Credit Subject Standard Units of Credit Required Verified Credits Required (6 from below content areas) English 4 2 required Writing (grade 10) Reading (grade 11) Mathematics 3 1required Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Laboratory Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry History & Social Studies World History I World History II VA & US History Health & PE 2 ____________ Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 Electives 6

Transcripts Unofficial transcripts are mailed home every October to all 10th-12th grade students. Check the transcript for: Credits earned toward graduation CUM GPA – Cumulative GPA. This is the GPA students report on college & scholarship applications. YTD GPA – Year to Date GPA. YTD is the GPA for each year of high school. GPA’s are updated at the end of the semester. Rank

College Application Requirements Rigor/Difficulty of Curriculum GPA – weighted vs. unweighted SAT Reasoning & ACT SAT Subject Tests? Extracurricular Activities Recommendations Essay Interview?

The Tucker Process Transcript Request – 10 SCHOOL days, scores sent Secondary School Report – attach to the transcript request School form example 1 – JMU “Secondary School Report Form” School form example 2 – VT “High School Counselor Supplemental Form” Supplement to the Common App. - 2012-13 Common Application School Report Form Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet/Self-evaluation – complete & submit to School Counselor (can be sent via email) Mid-Year Transcript Request Final Transcript Request

The Secrets to Success in the College Application Process Read the directions! Know and adhere to deadlines. Use the tools the colleges provide for you Know their site & policies Use their checklists and follow instructions Use their free help like videos, Hot Tips, and other admission counselor outreach tools

GRASP – Mrs. Ann Michie GRASP - Scholarships & Financial Aid GReat Aspirations Scholarships Program Scholarships & Financial Aid Sign-up in the School Counseling Office