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School Counseling Office • Office Hours 7:45 AM – 4 PM A-B Mrs. Rogers C,F, W, X Mrs. Blevins D, E, G, I, T, Z Mr. Sumerel J, K, Y Mrs. Derrick H, L, N Mrs. Busch M, P, U, V Ms. Peasley O, Q, R, S Ms. Hintalla
Have you seen this folder?
What information was in the Blue Folder? • Senior Information Sheet with Important Dates • Application Information • Unofficial Transcript – may use for self reporting • Graduation Progress Form • How to request a transcript be sent to a college through Naviance – see the printed front/back yellow sheet
Mailing to Senior Parents • Should receive by the middle of October • Will include the following: – Letter with important dates • It will ask you to verify the correct spelling of your senior’s name – used to order diploma covers and diplomas – there is a charge for reorders – Graduation Progress Sheets
Social Media @RHSWARRIORGUIDE RHS School Counselor RHS School Counseling
BAND MESSAGES Seniors and their families should join @riverside2020 in the group "RHS Class of 2020" in the BAND app.
Mandatory Meetings & Graduation • Senior Meeting – May 27 @ 9:30am RHS Auditorium ***Date subject to change*** • Graduation Practice @ The Well – June 1@ 7:30 am • Graduation @ The Well – June 2 @ 9am • IF YOU MISS THE SENIOR MEETING & GRADUATION PRACTICE, YOU WILL NOT WALK AT GRADUATION!
Upcoming Senior Events • Greenville County College Fair – Sept. 16 5:30 PM-7:30 PM @ Greenville Convention Center • Senior Make-up Pictures – Sept. 23-25 More information is on RHS website • College Application Day @ RHS October 16 - more information soon! • Senior Graduation Supply – Senior Assembly: 11-1; 2 nd period; auditorium – Place Orders on 11-8 during lunch – Make-up orders on 12-5 during lunch
ATTENDANCE • It’s their responsibility! No more than 5 unexcused absences in a ½ semester course (example: Government) No more than 10 unexcused absences in a year long course (example: English 4) Do NOT rely on Seat Time Recovery! Keep up with attendance through the Parent Portal!
Class Dues & Debts • Dues – $50 – Used to pay for Prom, Senior breakfast, and Graduation • Payment made to Mrs. Armstrong in J116 by Spirit Week! • Failure to pay Dues & Debts – will result in you not participating in Prom and not walking at graduation!
Counseling Activity Calendar Link located on our web page
Graduation Requirements • English – 4 units • Math – 4 units • Science – 3 units (1 with EOC – Biology) • Social Studies – 1 unit • US History – 1 unit • Government – ½ unit • Economics – ½ unit • World Language/Career Course – 1 unit • PE – 1 unit • Computer Technology – 1 unit • Electives – 7 units
4 Year College Requirements • 2 to 3 consecutive years of World Language • 1 Fine Arts • 3 Lab Sciences • 1 unit of Math beyond Algebra 2 (example: Algebra 3, Pre-Calculus)
SC Technical College Requirements • Graduate with High School Diploma • Online application available • SAT/ACT is NOT mandatory • Entrance Test • Graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher may be eligible for Lottery Assistance
College Visits • May use up to 3 absences prior to the end of 3 rd Quarter • Absences MUST be pre-arranged through the Attendance Office • Absences DO COUNT against you! • Refer to Student Handbook for more information
Test Scores • SAT/ACT test scores WILL NOT be sent by RHS to colleges/universities • Institutions & NCAA Clearinghouse require that official scores be sent directly to the College/University by the Testing Service – This may be done at the time of registration for SAT/ACT – Scores may be requested after the test administration
Scholarship Applications & Test Scores • Test scores WILL be sent with scholarship applications if requested by the student
Fee Waivers • Students may qualify for a fee wavier for SAT/ACT and college applications. – Students must qualify for Free or Reduced lunch (current lunch application must be on file.) – Fee Waivers for SAT/ACT may be obtained from your school counselor – SAT College fee waivers are available on line after registration of test
College Applications • Majority will be done on-line • Request a copy of your transcript through Naviance. • Teacher recommendations should only be sent to those colleges that require them! • Watch Deadlines!!
Application Checklist • Double check your application before submitting! – Look for typos – Areas not completed • Secondary School Report • Application Fee • Request your transcript
Recommendation Letters • Teachers, Coaches, Employer, Youth Minister • Allow the recommender at least 2 weeks to complete the letter • Provide a copy of your resume • Provide mailing address, if applicable • Write a hand-written thank you note to the recommender!
Senior Smoke Signals • Monthly scholarship newsletter posted on the school web site. – Important Dates – College Open House Dates – Financial Aid Information – Local Scholarship Opportunities
Senior Smoke Signal Link
Senior Smoke Signals
Scholarship Reminders • Be Aggressive! • Meet Deadlines • NO Scholarship is too small! • Do Your Own Research – FastWeb.com – Scholarships.com • Utilize the Senior Smoke Signals • Complete the FAFSA in October!
General Eligibility Requirements for State Scholarships SC HOPE, LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship SC Need-based Grant Lottery Tuition Assistance US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident* • SC Resident* • • No felony convictions • No second or subsequent alcohol/drug misdemeanors • Not in default of any state or federal loans • Enroll in a degree-seeking program at an eligible SC institution *this must be determined at the time of high school graduation.
State Scholarships & Residency: Basic Breakdown Students must have their immigration status verified through a federal process as either a US Citizen or legal permanent resident before they can be awarded any State scholarship. Students must be verified by the institution as a SC resident before they can be awarded any State scholarship. A student who is NOT verified as a US Citizen or legal permanent resident AND who is not verified as a SC resident at the time of their high school graduation cannot receive State scholarships at the time of initial enrollment or at any point in the future.
SC HOPE Scholarship • 3.0 GPA upon graduation • Must attend an eligible SC 4 year institution. • No application process! Institution reviews final transcript • Up to $2,800 for 1 st academic year ONLY!
LIFE Scholarship Eligibility at a 2-year institution • 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP) upon high school graduation Eligibility at a 4-year institution • Earn 2 of the follow 3 requirements • 3.0 Cumulative GPA upon graduation • 1100/SAT or 24/ACT • Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class
LIFE Scholarship Terms of Eligibility • Up to 4 consecutive semesters of eligibility at a 2-year institution • Up to 8 consecutive semesters of eligibility at a 4-year institution Up to $5,000 per academic year • Not to exceed to the Cost of Attendance • Must attend an eligible SC institution
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Application Periods • Any eligible student will need to be a part of the Early or Late Award application process during their year of graduation • TWO opportunities to apply: – Early Award: December 15 th – Late Award: June 15 th **a student cannot apply or earn the PFS once they have graduated high school** • Counselor driven application process – The application and application materials must be submitted via the high school.
PFS Eligibility Requirements • Rank in the top 6% at the end of the 10 th , 11 th or the 12 th grade year • Earn a 1200 on the SAT/27 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year) • Earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on SC UGP) OR Alternate Criteria (without regard to rank) • Earn a 1400 on the SAT/32 on the ACT (through the June test administration of the graduating year) • Earn a 4.0 cumulative GPA (based on the SC UGP)
Palmetto Fellows 2 nd ,3 rd & 4 th 1 st Year Years • Up to • Up to $6,700 $7,500
Important PFS Points The student MUST attend an eligible 4-year institution • the fall semester immediately following high school graduation – Enrolling in a 2-year institution during a fall or spring semester forfeits the student’s PFS eligibility – Not enrolling the fall semester upon high school graduation forfeits the student’s PFS eligibility A student who attends an out-of-state institution can • use any remaining terms of the PFS should they transfer to an eligible SC institution and meet the PFS renewal requirements In order for the student to receive scholarship funds • they MUST complete the DESIGNATION FORM – This is the SOLE responsibility of the student – The student is provided this form via email to the email listed on the electronic application
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