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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

7. 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 Common Application School Report Form
Letter of Recommendation
Brag Sheet/Self-evaluation – complete & submit to School Counselor (can be sent via )
Mid-Year Transcript Request
Final Transcript Request

8. 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

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