1. Senior Session Class of 2016 September 21, 2015

2. CLASS OF 2016 CAPS AND GOWNS GRADUATION INVITATIONS SENIOR DATES AND IMPORTANT DEADLINES CLASS OF 2016 Jostens

4. Georgia Student Finance Commission HOPE Scholarship Eligibility o Is my HOPE GPA different from my high school GPA? Zell Miller Scholarship Eligibility Financial Aid Process – FAFSA o Financial Aid Parent Night Jan. 11, 2016 ~ 6:00 PM GACollege411.org

5. Yearbook Offer Purchase 2016 Jacket on-line only: www.jostens.com Yearbook cost - $60 AND Order PERSONALIZATION ($6.00) Pick up to 4 ICONs free of charge Offer ends December 1 st.

7. Local Scholarship Opportunities Monday, February 2, 2016 o All local scholarships will be available in the Guidance Office – See Ms. Crews Friday, February 26, 2016 o All local scholarship are due to Ms. Crews by 3:30 PM!

8. WCHS Honors & Awards Georgia Scholar Honor Graduate Wayne County Scholar 1600 Club STAR Student Scholarships HOPE Scholarship / HOPE Grant President’s Award for Educational Excellence Rotary/Exchange Student of the Month

9. SAT & ACT Registration School Code: 111720 ACT – An achievement test that measures what a student has learned in school – 5 Components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, & Writing SAT – An aptitude test that measures reasoning and verbal abilities – 3 Components: Critical Reading, Mathematics, & Writing

10. SAT and ACT Fee Waiver Information See Ms. Crews in Guidance Office for registration materials and to obtain a fee waiver. – Remember fee waivers are ONLY available to students in grades 11 and 12 who eat free/reduced lunch!

11. 2015-2016 SAT Testing Dates The SAT will be offered at WCHS on dates in “Red”. Test DatesRegular Registration Deadlines Saturday, October 3, 2015September 3, 2015 Saturday, November 7, 2015October 9, 2015 Saturday, December 5, 2015November 5, 2015 Saturday, January 23, 2016December 28, 2015 Saturday, March 5, 2016February 5, 2016 Saturday, May 7, 2016April 8, 2016 Saturday, June 4, 2016May 5, 2016

12. 2014-2015 ACT Testing Dates The ACT will be offered at WCHS on dates in Red! Test DatesRegular Registration Deadlines Saturday, September 12, 2015August 7, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015September 18, 2015 Saturday, December 12, 2015November 6, 2015 Saturday, February 6, 2016January 8, 2016 Saturday, April 9, 2016March 4, 2016 Saturday, June 11, 2016May 6, 2016

13. College Application Process Apply To College Day At WCHS TBA Every senior will have an opportunity to complete one online college application on GACollege411.org and receive assistance throughout the process. Appointment with Ms. Brooks for assistance.

14. Early Action Deadlines Pay attention to Early Action College Application Deadlines! University of Georgia October 15, 2015 Georgia Tech October 15, 2015

15. College / Career Opportunities PROBE Fairs o Coming soon - poster outside of Guidance Office College & Career Ready Fair o Tuesday, February 2, 2016 GA Apply To College Day o TBA Seniors are entitled to 2 College Day Passes! o See Ms. Crews for more information!

16. Testing Requirements Students entering 9 th Grade in 2012 are NOT required to meet the following testing requirements in order to earn a diploma. GHSGT or GHSWT

17. Georgia Milestone Test English – 9 th Lit. / American Lit. Math – Algebra I / Geometry Science – Biology / Physical Science Social Studies – Economics / US History Each exam will count 20% of your final grade!!

18. ASVAB Test / Advanced Placement (AP) Exams ASVAB Test o Required for military entry o Seniors must register to take the ASVAB with a recruiter. AP Exams o Students taking AP courses will be given an AP exam in May 2015.

19. Graduation Ceremony Expectations Dress Code o Ladies should wear a black dress or skirt. Black shoes are mandatory! o Gentlemen should wear black dress pants, dark colored socks, and black shoes. Graduation Practice – Mandatory o Thursday, May 19 th ~ Auditorium o Friday, May 20 th ~ Jaycee Stadium

20. Senior Debts & Expenses Senior debts are paid to Ms. Teresa Moseley, WCHS Bookkeeper. o Notifications will be sent out to seniors during advisement beginning in January 2016. o Please pay them early!!

22. Graduation Requirements Class of 2016

23. Senior Events Saturday, October 3, 2015 – Kickoff Homecoming Dance 7pm Thursday, October 8, 2015 – Homecoming Parade/Community Pep Rally 5pm (Downtown) Friday, October 9, 2015 – Homecoming Football Game 7:30pm/ SR. Breakfast 9:30pm Friday, October 30, 2015– Football Senior Night, 7:30pm Monday, January 11, 2016 – Financial Aid Meeting – 6:30 PM Monday, February 2, 2016– Local Scholarships available in Guidance Friday, February 26, 2016 – Local Scholarships are due to Guidance - 3:30 PM Saturday, April 16, 2016 – Junior/Senior Prom Saturday, April 29, 2016 – Grad Bash, Universal Studios, Orlando, FL Thursday, April 25, 2016 – Senior Supper – 6pm Thursday, May 19, 2016 – Graduation Practice 9am / Honors Celebration 7pm Friday, May 20, 2016 – Graduation Practice 9am – Jaycee Stadium Graduation Ceremony 7:30pm - Jaycee Stadium

24. Contact Information JoAnne Brooks –Senior Counselor jbrooks@wayne.k12.ga.us jbrooks@wayne.k12.ga.us o (912)-427-1096 #823 Lori Crews – Guidance Secretary lcrews@wayne.k12.ga.us o (912)-427-1096 #804

25. Questions & Answers

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