1. Welcome to Junior kNight!
Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design
Welcome to Junior kNight!
Kate
December 15th, 2016

2. School Counselors (Left to right)
Jessica Martz (SAP),
Tasia Sanders (Freshman Counselor),
Kristy Ratliff (Dean),
Erica Clarkson (10-12, A-F),
Jessica Holmes (10-12, O-Z),
Kate Davis (10-12, G-N),
Kate

3. Student Services Team Jamal Carr, Graduation Coach
Adria Kinney, College Advisor
Sonya Meeks, Career Development Coordinator
Sandra Winters, Financial Aid Advisor
Joanne Minori, Guidance Technician
Lavon Barrett, Data Manager
Paulette Smith, Registrar
Kate

4. How many credits does a student need to graduate from KHSCD?
Tasia

5. Good Things...
Tasia

6. Graduation Requirements
4 English (English I, II, III/AP English Language, IV/AP English Literature)
4 Math (Math I, II, III, 4th Math- Adv. Functions & Modeling, Essentials of College Math, or Honors Pre- Calculus)
4 Social Studies (World History, American History I & II, Civics and Economics)
3 Science (Biology, Earth Science or AP Environmental Science, Physical Science or Chemistry)
1 Health/PE
10 Electives (2 Credits of Foreign Language required if applying to a 4 year college)
26 Credits
Tasia

7. Advice for Junior Year Review your academic plan with your counselor.
Use CFNC.org and other resources to find free practice tests for the SAT/ACT.
Check admissions requirements of colleges that interest you.
Keep your CFNC plan of study updated.
Attend college fairs and financial aid workshops.
Visit colleges.
Start researching scholarships, grants, and loans using CFNC.org
Find a summer job or internship in your field of interest.
Register for the SAT/ACT.
Talk with coaches about college sports and scholarship eligibility.
Talk with military representatives if interested (on campus frequently) (Adapted from CFNC.org)
Jessica H.

8. Get Connected @KHSCDCounselors @erica_clarkson (A-F)
@KDavisKHSCD (G-N)
@JHolmesKHSCD (O-Z)
to 81010
Jessica H.

9. Mark your calendars
Opens February 13th- AP Exam Registration-
December 5th & 7th, February -Junior Classroom lessons (SAT/ACT)
February 28th - Free ACT for all Juniors
March 1-March 17- Registration and Junior Conferences
March 14- College Fair-4:30p-7:20p -Raleigh Convention Center
Erica

10. Remaining SAT/ACT Dates
SAT Test Date
(collegeboard.org)
SAT Registration Deadline
ACT Test Date
(act.org)
ACT Registration Deadline
January 21
December 21
February 11
January 13
March 11
February 10
April 8
March 3
May 6
April 7
June 10
May 5
June 3
May 9
Erica

11. (choose 3 to attend; 25 minutes each)
Break-Out Sessions
(choose 3 to attend; 25 minutes each)
Session :50 - 7:15 pm
Session :20 - 7:45 pm
Session :50 - 8:15 pm
Evaluations :15 - 8:30pm
Kate

12. Room Number Topic Presenter(s)
Media Center
College Representatives
Luke Sweeney, William Peace
Camellia Crump, Wake Tech Community College
Alyssa De Santis, East Carolina University
1617
College Information/Senior Year
Adria Kinney, KHSCD College Advisor
1613
Career Development for Juniors
Sonya Meeks, KHSCD Career Development Coordinator
1506
Study Skills
Jamal Carr, KHSCD Graduation Coach
1526
Financial Aid
Erica Clarkson, KHSCD School Counselor
1611
SAT and ACT
Jenny Peacock, College Wise
1524
Army (session 1)
National Guard (session 2)
Marines (session 3)
SSG Taylor, US Army Recruiter
SSG Jeffery W. Brewer, Recruiting and Retention NCO
SSG Christopher Dethmers, Recruiting and Retention NCO
SSgt Riggs, US Marines Recruiter
1522
Wake Tech Career & College Promise
Michelle Lair, Wake Tech Community College
Kate

13. Thank You, Parents and Students, for attending Junior Parent kNight!
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