1. Welcome to Junior kNight!
Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design
Welcome to Junior kNight!
February 8th, 2018
6:30 - 8:30 pm

2. Reflection
What is something you/your child accomplished this year that you are proud of?

3. Good Things...

4. Get Connected @KHSCDCounselors @Counselor_Martz (SAP)
Athena Kifah (10th-12th, A-F)
@JHolmesKHSCD (10th-12th, O-Z)
@erica_clarkson (Dean of Students)
@tasia_sanders (9th grade)
@KDavisKHSCD (10th-12th, G-N)
to 81010

5. Career Development Coordinator
Mrs. Sonya
The CDC assists students in making the connection from School to Work by ensuring that your student hears, sees, and/or experiences the post secondary career they are most interested in. This only works when the student takes advantage of the available services which include but are not limited to the following:
Career Interest Inventories (Go Center)
Resume Writing and Job Applications (Go Center)
Classroom Speakers
Lunch and Learn Series
Career/College Fairs
Professional Panels
Job shadowing
Internships
Site Based Learning Experiences (Field Trips)

6. Senior Pictures Class of 2019
Schedule your appointment NOW, for over the summer.
(919)
Only ONE school opportunity to take if not taken over the summer.
MUST be photographed by September 29th to be included in the yearbook.
There is a $15 sitting fee whether you take them at school or at the studio.

7. College Advisor
Ms. Laura
GO Center - Student Services Room 1131
College search
SAT/ACT info & test prep
College Applications
Scholarships
Recommendations
College Essays
College Visits
Financial Aid

8. 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.
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. (contact our CDC, Ms. Meeks)
Register for the SAT/ACT.
Take rigorous courses senior year (AP=1.0 weighted GPA, Honors=.5 weighted GPA)
Talk with coaches about college sports and scholarship eligibility.
Talk with military representatives if interested (on campus frequently) (Adapted from CFNC.org)

9. Mark your calendars
December 1st - AP Exam
December 4th-15th, February 12th-23rd - Junior Classroom lessons (SAT/ACT)
January 27th, February 24th - ACT Boot Camp 9am-1pm
February 27th - FREE ACT
February 28th - College Fair
March 12th- Registration and Junior Conferences Begin
March 20th - College Fair-4:30p-7:30p -Raleigh Convention Center

10. Remaining SAT/ACT Dates
SAT Test Date
(collegeboard.org)
SAT Registration Deadline
ACT Test Date
(act.org)
ACT Registration Deadline
March 10
February 9
April 14
March 9
May 5
April 6
June 9
May 4
June 2
May 3
July 14
June 15
*Check to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver. Forms available in Student Services.
When you register for the exam and up to a certain point after the exam, sending you score is FREE for up to 4 schools. Afterwards there is fee associated. $12-SAT $13-ACT

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

12. Graduation Requirements
4 English (English I, II, III/AP English Language, IV/AP English Literature)
4 Math (Math I, II, III, 4th Math- Essentials of College Math, Advanced Functions & Modeling or Honors Pre-Calculus)
4 Social Studies (World History, American History I & II/ AP US History & SS elective, 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

13. Quality Points 2017-2017 Letter Grade Standard Course Honors Courses
AP Courses A 4
4.5 5 B 3
3.5 C 2
2.5 D 1
1.5 F

14. What are colleges looking at?
Academic Achievement (Grades, Rigor of classes, Class rank)
SAT/ACT scores
Extracurricular Activities (clubs, sports, etc)
Community Service
Essay
Recommendation Letter(s)
Interview

15. Break-Out Sessions Session 1 (Last name A-F) 7:00 - 7:25 pm
Session (Last name G-N) :30 - 7:55 pm
Session (Last name O-Z) :00 - 8:25 pm
Evaluations :25 - 8:30pm

16. Break-out Sessions Room Number Topic Presenter(s) Commons Area
College Representatives
Military
Financial Aid
Scholarship Information
East Carolina University
Louisburg College
NC A&T University
UNC Wilmington
Wake Tech Community College
William Peace University
SSG Taylor, US Army Recruiter
Cecelia Edwards, National Guard Recruiter
SSgt Riggs, US Marines Recruiter
Mr. Morgan Middleton, NC State University
Mr. Ward, Recruiting Operations Officer, US Army
Learning Commons
Wake Tech Career & College Promise
Ms. Michelle Lair, Wake Tech Community College
Theatre
SAT and ACT Information
Ms. Jenny Peacock, College Wise

17. Thank You, Parents and Students, for attending Junior Parent kNight!
*Please take a moment to complete our evaluation.

18. “Plan for the future because that is where you are going to spend the rest of your life.” -Mark Twain