2. Chapel Hill High School Presents Senior Life and Beyond Class of 2015 September 18, 2014 7:00 p.m.

3. Herff-Jones CHHS rep is Mr. Keith Foust CHHS rep is Mr. Keith Foust Problems or questions? Problems or questions? Contact Herff-Jones at Contact Herff-Jones at 770-795-1626 or 770-605-2220www.herffatlanta.com

4. Agenda for Tonight Graduation Requirements, Testing, Financial Aid Graduation Requirements, Testing, Financial Aid Scholarships Scholarships NCAA Information NCAA Information ‘Senioritis’ ‘Senioritis’ Honor Organization Requirements Honor Organization Requirements Herff-Jones: Cap & Gown/Invitations Herff-Jones: Cap & Gown/Invitations Class of 2015 Information Class of 2015 Information Graduation Procedures and Expectations Graduation Procedures and Expectations Yearbook Yearbook

5. Expectations at Graduation Graduation is a formal ceremony and should be treated as such. Graduation is a formal ceremony and should be treated as such. Students must be on time for all practices and for graduation. Students must be on time for all practices and for graduation. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

6. (purple handout) Procedures for Graduation (purple handout) Procedures for Graduation Important Dates & Information Important Dates & Information Dress Code for Graduation Dress Code for Graduation Graduation Practice is MANDATORY No Practice – No March Graduation Practice is MANDATORY No Practice – No March All fines MUST be cleared or a student will not be allowed to march All fines MUST be cleared or a student will not be allowed to march

7. Date of 2015 Graduation SATURDAY SATURDAY MAY 23, 2014 MAY 23, 2014 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

8. NCAA Information NCAA Information Students who are interested in playing athletics at an NCAA school must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Students who are interested in playing athletics at an NCAA school must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. www.eligibilitycenter.org can answer specific questions. www.eligibilitycenter.org can answer specific questions. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to the Clearinghouse (use code#9999). SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to the Clearinghouse (use code#9999). See Mrs. Walker-Harry so that we can send a transcript. See Mrs. Walker-Harry so that we can send a transcript.

9. NCAA (handouts in lobby) NCAA (handouts in lobby) Eligibility for athletes Eligibility for athletes Division I and II schools Division I and II schools Division III schools – does not apply Division III schools – does not apply ACT/SAT requirement ACT/SAT requirement GPA requirement GPA requirement Core classes only Core classes only Minimum core GPA of 2.00 Minimum core GPA of 2.00 Not the same as HOPE core GPA Not the same as HOPE core GPA 8 th grade classes that gained 8 th grade classes that gained HS credit are NOT accepted HS credit are NOT accepted

10. NCAA (con’t.)… Take care of yourself. Don’t expect your coach to “take care of you” – apply and prepare for your own future now regardless of athletics (have a back-up plan).

11. (yellow handout) Honor Clubs’ Requirements (yellow handout) Honor Clubs’ Requirements Each club has its own requirements for earning stoles, cords, etc. that can be worn at graduation. Each club has its own requirements for earning stoles, cords, etc. that can be worn at graduation. It is each student’s responsibility to make sure that he/she is meeting all requirements. It is each student’s responsibility to make sure that he/she is meeting all requirements. Contact club sponsors with questions. Contact club sponsors with questions.

12. Class of 2015 Officers Officers President: Alex Weems Vice-President: Kamara Daughtry Vice-President: Kamara Daughtry Secretary: Jasmine Mitchell Public Relations: Bailee Heckler Class Sponsors Class Sponsors Jon Cook, Kristen Johnson, Leah Wilson, Stephanie Walker-Harry, Zac Cooper

13. SENIORITIS There is NO ‘senior skip day’ There is NO ‘senior skip day’ Be careful with cell phones (texting) Be careful with cell phones (texting) Remember that senior year grades will be on final transcripts that are sent to colleges at the end of the year – so…… Remember that senior year grades will be on final transcripts that are sent to colleges at the end of the year – so…… DO NOT SLACK OFF DO NOT SLACK OFF

14. Top 5 ways to make sure You are a 5 th Year Senior! 1.Never come to school on time. 2.Don’t do the Senior Research Paper. 3.Go to breakfast at Waffle House or Chick-fil-a instead of going to first block. 4.Never, ever study. 5.Take a Senior Skip Day every Friday.

15. Options after High School….. Work Work Military Military Trade Schools Trade Schools College College Other Other

16. Guidance Information (Blue) Article on tips for parents regarding college admissions, 2-year vs. 4-year colleges, setting goals, college visits Article on tips for parents regarding college admissions, 2-year vs. 4-year colleges, setting goals, college visits Important Dates Important Dates Testing Information Testing Information Senior Newsletter Senior Newsletter Information/handouts in lobby Information/handouts in lobby NCAA NCAA HOPE/Financial Aid HOPE/Financial Aid SAT/ACT SAT/ACT Go Build Georgia/Big Future Go Build Georgia/Big Future

17. Congratulations Letter Units to graduate Units to graduate Copy of Credit Summary on back Copy of Credit Summary on back Current overall GPA Current overall GPA Testing requirements Testing requirements Recognitions your student may be pursuing: Recognitions your student may be pursuing: Douglas County Board Scholar Douglas County Board Scholar Chapel Hill High School Honor Graduate Chapel Hill High School Honor Graduate Douglas County Fine Arts seal Douglas County Fine Arts seal Douglas County Foreign Language seal Douglas County Foreign Language seal (Red)

18. (Red) Transcripts & Schedules (Red) Transcripts & Schedules Please check transcript and schedule to make sure that all graduation requirements are being met. Please check transcript and schedule to make sure that all graduation requirements are being met. IF YOU THINK THERE IS AN ERROR, IF YOU THINK THERE IS AN ERROR, E-MAIL OR CALL NOW. E-MAIL OR CALL NOW. We consider students and parents to be part of the “team” that is responsible for ensuring that all requirements for graduation are met. We consider students and parents to be part of the “team” that is responsible for ensuring that all requirements for graduation are met.

19. Options to Recover Credits Don’t wait! Final grades in May (no time then for recovery to graduate) Don’t wait! Final grades in May (no time then for recovery to graduate) Credit Recovery—as part of student’s schedule during the day; must pass to graduate Credit Recovery—as part of student’s schedule during the day; must pass to graduate Ombudsman—Night School (full or part time) and Project Graduation Ombudsman—Night School (full or part time) and Project Graduation Performance Learning Center (PLC)— alternative day program, application process Performance Learning Center (PLC)— alternative day program, application process

20. VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN The Valedictorian is the student who is ranked #1 academically in the senior class; the Salutatorian is the #2 ranked student. The Valedictorian is the student who is ranked #1 academically in the senior class; the Salutatorian is the #2 ranked student. A core numeric average is calculated and extra points are added for Honors, AP, and DE courses. A core numeric average is calculated and extra points are added for Honors, AP, and DE courses. Final calculations for Val/Sal are not done until all grades are in after senior finals in May. Final calculations for Val/Sal are not done until all grades are in after senior finals in May.

21. Class of 2015 Senior Timeline Given to students, on our website. Given to students, on our website. Use this monthly guide to stay on top of things that need to be taken care of during the senior year. Use this monthly guide to stay on top of things that need to be taken care of during the senior year. Pay close attention to important dates & deadlines. Pay close attention to important dates & deadlines. Put this checklist in a visible place so that you can refer to it often. Put this checklist in a visible place so that you can refer to it often. Other important dates are in the Senior Newsletter and other handouts. Other important dates are in the Senior Newsletter and other handouts.

22. Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night for parents/seniors: Financial Aid Night for parents/seniors: Thursday, Jan. 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be present to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); based on 2014 tax returns. A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be present to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); based on 2014 tax returns. This includes HOPE information. This includes HOPE information.

23. Georgia High School WRITING Graduation Test Students must pass the Writing test Students must pass the Writing test (September 24 and February 25) --in order to graduate with a high school diploma AND --to participate in the graduation ceremony in May.

24. Other TESTING (see handout behind blue sheet) ACT : College Admissions (see Mrs. Walker-Harry if you think you may qualify for a fee waiver) ACT : College Admissions (see Mrs. Walker-Harry if you think you may qualify for a fee waiver) SAT : College Admissions (be aware of new registration rules) SAT : College Admissions (be aware of new registration rules) COMPASS : Technical College admissions COMPASS : Technical College admissions Students can sign up with Ms. Walker-Harry in the Career Center to take this test. ASVAB: Test given by the military ASVAB: Test given by the military to help students identify strengths and weaknesses at CHHS October 15

25. www.GAcollege411.org This is an online resource to help students & their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan how to finance their higher education. This is an online resource to help students & their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan how to finance their higher education. Use of this site is free. Use of this site is free. Students should have already created a portfolio. Students should have already created a portfolio. Look for Scholarship Information. Look for Scholarship Information. Will have the latest HOPE Scholarship and Grant Program information. Will have the latest HOPE Scholarship and Grant Program information. BigFuture.org--use to expand college search nationwide (handout in lobby). BigFuture.org--use to expand college search nationwide (handout in lobby).

26. HOPE Information PROGRAMS— Scholarship—3.0 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP) calculated at the end of senior year; covers a percentage of the tuition (see website); no money for books or fees. Also need to have taken two rigorous courses. Scholarship—3.0 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP) calculated at the end of senior year; covers a percentage of the tuition (see website); no money for books or fees. Also need to have taken two rigorous courses. Zell Miller—3.7 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP), 1200 SAT verbal & math, covers full tuition, calculated at end of senior year; no money for books or fees. Zell Miller—3.7 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP), 1200 SAT verbal & math, covers full tuition, calculated at end of senior year; no money for books or fees. Grant—available for students seeking certificate or diploma at a Technical College; covers percentage of tuition. Grant—available for students seeking certificate or diploma at a Technical College; covers percentage of tuition. Will need your social security number Handout in Lobby www.GaCollege411.org

27. Student Brag Sheet A resume of the student’s activities, academics, honors, and awards during high school; blank form given to all seniors. A resume of the student’s activities, academics, honors, and awards during high school; blank form given to all seniors. Seniors need to keep one on file in the College & Career Center (please turn in by September 19); we may use brag sheets to help identify students for potential scholarship opportunities. Seniors need to keep one on file in the College & Career Center (please turn in by September 19); we may use brag sheets to help identify students for potential scholarship opportunities. It is never too late to develop a Student Brag Sheet. It is never too late to develop a Student Brag Sheet.

28. Application Process Complete applications online. Complete applications online. Include Student Brag Sheet if required. Include Student Brag Sheet if required. Include teacher/counselor recommendations if required. Include teacher/counselor recommendations if required. Attach check for application fee (payable to the college or include fee waiver). Attach check for application fee (payable to the college or include fee waiver). There is a $3.00 processing fee for each transcript (see Mrs. Walker-Harry for official transcript). There is a $3.00 processing fee for each transcript (see Mrs. Walker-Harry for official transcript).

29. Continued…….. ACT/SAT scores are not included with the transcript; schools now require that scores be sent directly from the testing agency. Do this when you register to take the test. Colleges look for best scores. ACT/SAT scores are not included with the transcript; schools now require that scores be sent directly from the testing agency. Do this when you register to take the test. Colleges look for best scores. Allow 3-5 days for turnaround. Allow 3-5 days for turnaround.

30. College Visitation Days Students get two days to visit campuses. Students get two days to visit campuses. Student must have an appointment with the admissions office at the college. Student must have an appointment with the admissions office at the college. A note from a parent MUST be turned in to Mrs. Walker-Harry at least 3 days prior to visit; students will receive a college visit form. A note from a parent MUST be turned in to Mrs. Walker-Harry at least 3 days prior to visit; students will receive a college visit form. Students must take the form to each teacher to be signed. Students must take the form to each teacher to be signed. The admissions office at the school you visit must sign the college visit form. The admissions office at the school you visit must sign the college visit form. Bring the signed form back to school the next day to your first block teacher so the absence is excused. Bring the signed form back to school the next day to your first block teacher so the absence is excused.

31. SCHOLARSHIPS…… There is no magic pot of money at the end of the rainbow. There is no magic pot of money at the end of the rainbow. Researching and applying for scholarships takes a lot of time and effort on your part. Researching and applying for scholarships takes a lot of time and effort on your part. We will give you resources on where to look. We will give you resources on where to look. It is the student and parent’s responsibility to find scholarships that the student may qualify for. It is the student and parent’s responsibility to find scholarships that the student may qualify for.

32. (Pink) Scholarship Information (Pink) Scholarship Information Check out the many web sites that offer scholarship information. Check out the many web sites that offer scholarship information. Check with the financial aid office of the institution that you will be attending. Check with the financial aid office of the institution that you will be attending. Check with your employer, church, clubs. Check with your employer, church, clubs. Scholarship newsletter will be available every month in the Career Center. Scholarship newsletter will be available every month in the Career Center.

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34. Thank you for attending tonight CongratulationsClassOf2015 Please fill out the evaluation in your packet & turn in before you leave in Lobby