1. SENIOR NIGHT

2. School Counselors Counselors Last Name Mr. Franklin (A-E) Ms. Sackfield (F-K) Ms. Sherman (L-R) Ms. Kerr (S-Z)

5. CHSCHS WILDCATSWILDCATS

6.  Regular – Will be awarded to students who earn thespecified 22 units of credit and have satisfactoryrecords of attendance and conduct. This includesstudents with an individual education plan who haveearned their specified 22 units of credit.  Students meeting Regular diploma requirements maybe recognized with Honors or Highest Honors bymeeting these additional  Requirements:

7.  Honors - All requirements for aRegular Diploma must be fulfilledplus:  85% cumulative percent average  no semester grade lower than a 75  score at or above ALL of the subjectarea readiness benchmarks on the ACTor equivalent score on the SAT

8.  Highest Honors – All requirements for an Honors Diploma must befulfilled plus a 90% cumulative percent average with no semester grade lower than a 75 and complete the courses below:  4 English to include a minimum of honors levels in 10th, 11th, and12th  One of the math credits must be earned in a course above the AlgebraII/Geometry level (While Bridge Math does include some standardsabove the level of Algebra II, it does not meet the requirement for aHighest Honors diploma)  3 high school science courses to include Biology I and two of thefollowing: Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy Physiology, AP Biology, APChemistry, and AP Physics  2 years of the same foreign language  2 Advanced Placement classes* (one must be from core - English,math, science, social studies)  *A technical licensing course that meets honors criteria may substitutefor a non-core AP course

9. Subject TestsACT Benchmarks English18 Math22 Reading22 Science23

10. NOTE: For the purposes of senior ranking and diploma types for Honors or Highest Honors qualified students, ACT benchmark scores must be received by the school prior to the end of Semester 1 for the ranking process and prior to the final day of regularly scheduled classes for the final diploma type. Students should plan accordingly to take the ACT well in advance so scores are received by the school in a timely manner.

11.  Graduating with Distinction  Students earning diplomas will be recognized on the graduation program asgraduating with distinction by attaining an 85%  cumulative average and completing at least one of the following:  Earn a nationally recognized industry certification  Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools  Participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations  Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist  Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT  Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two Advanced Placement exams(Students who have taken a minimum of 2 AP courses but who have notreceived final scores yet will be indicated as “pending.”  Successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme  Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit

12.  For students to obtain the Graduating withDistinction diploma seal you must submit a papercopy of your qualifying information to schoolcounseling by April 17 th if you want Graduating with Distinction notated on the graduationprogram in May.

13. NAVY ARMYAIR FORCE MARINES MEDICALMEDICAL LAW ENGINEERINGENGINEERING EDUCATIONEDUCATION AUTO MECHANICS BUSINESSBUSINESS SPORTS AND FITNESS

15.  Student Checklist  Nov 1, 2014  Apply to the Tennessee Promise program. A local partnering organization will contact you to help you complete your requirements.  Feb 15, 2015  File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on www.fafsa.gov.www.fafsa.gov  By Mar 15, 2015  Attend first mandatory meeting coordinated by partnering organization.  By May 31, 2015  Attend second mandatory meeting coordinated by partnering organization.  Spring  Apply to a community or technical college.  By Aug 1, 2015  Complete FAFSA verification, if required by your institution.  By Aug 1, 2015  Complete your first 8 hours of community service.

17. ACTACT

18. SATSAT

19. SATSAT APAP TESTSTESTS

21. Princeton University Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from grade 9 forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal or expulsion from the institution?

24. Scholarships  Several types  University specific  Organizations  Typical requirements  GPA/ACT score  Essay  Timeliness

25.  Resume  2 weeks  Scholarship Newsletter  CHS website under “Curriculum and Guidance”  Senior Corner  Scams

26.  Visit colleges  Open houses/tours  Website  College and Military Recruiter visits  Campus visits

27. THINGS TO REMEMBER Please use before school and after school tutoring Please listen to the daily announcements If you need to see a counselor please request a form from Mrs. Carman Keep copies of everything Keep records or your contacts  Person’s name  Name of college or scholarship  Phone number  Date and time Memorize Social Security Number Keep a calendar with important deadlines

28. Yearbook Senior Deadlines Jostens website: www.jostens.comwww.jostens.com For Yearbook and Senior Picture questions, contact Ms. Dusti Boone: dusti.boone@cmcss.net