Transcript Senior Meetings - Lafayette High School

Success at School
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Get to know your Counselor
 Talk out your problems
 Make decisions
 Help with classes
 Grade printouts
Counseling Services:
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Academic Planning
 Grades
 Schedule Changes
 Educational and Career Information
 Problem-Solving Suggestions/Ideas
 Peer and Social Concerns
 Personal and Family Challenges
Graduation Requirements
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A student must complete all graduation
requirements before the graduation ceremony in
order to participate.
 All students will take the KCCT Writing Exam.
 All students must complete a writing portfolio.
 All students must update their ILPs each year.
(Individual Learning Plan)
Lafayette Graduation
Requirements:
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4 Credits English: English 1, 2, 3, and 4
3 Credits Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Alg II
3 Credits Science: Physical Science, Biology, and Earth/Space
Science
3 Credits Social Studies: Citizenship, World
Civilizations, and U.
S. History
1 Credit Health/PE: ½ credit of each
1 Credit Visual/Performing Arts
11 Credits Electives: (Pre-college: Level 2 of Foreign Language)
26 TOTAL CREDITS
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Henry Clay - 7 electives and 22 Total
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Credits Needed for Promotion
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To Become a Sophomore:
 To Become a Junior:
 To Become a Senior:
 To Graduate in 2011
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6 Credits
12 Credits
18 Credits
26 Credits
Henry Clay Students: 5, 10, 16 22 Total
Skills for Promotion!
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Participate in class
Ask questions
Use reference books, textbooks, library, and the internet
Listen and take notes
Use your Agenda to list assignments and refer to it
(Agenda) in the evening when completing homework
Devote some time EVERY night to review/homework
Complete assignments and turn them in ON TIME
Study for Tests and Quizzes
Attend ESS sessions when needed
College Information
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Files with information on particular colleges are
located in the back of the counseling office across
from Mrs. Adams’ office.
 If you have trouble finding up-to-date information
on a college of interest, let your counselor know.
 A set of the College Admissions Data Handbook
is located on the shelf above the college files.
Information on every college/university in the
country can be found in these books.
Remember KEES Scholarship $$$$$
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The grades you earn each year (your GPA) can earn you
$$$ for educational goals after high school.
If you earn at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA each year, you
will earn $$$. The higher your GPA each year, the more
you earn.
The money can be used for college, technical/vocational
school, or special training schools such as business,
computer, hair design, etc.
Ways to Assist Your Success
in High School:
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Attend School and All Classes Every Day
Keep a Positive Attitude about School and Learning
Participate in Extra-Curricular or
Co-Curricular Activities
Establish Goals for Your Future (ILP and Coin3)
Utilize Programs (ESS) and Services Available to You at LHS
Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular
Activities
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Academic Team
Art Club
Band
Beta Club
Chorus
DECA
Environmental Club
FBLA
French Club
Freshman Class
Key Club
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National Honor Society
Newspaper
Orchestra
Powder Puff Football
Spanish Club
Speech/Drama Team
Student Council
Yearbook
College Information
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Access to ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and
College/Career Search
Access to GoHigherKY.org (Kentucky College
and Career Information Search)
College Reps visit your school through the
Counseling office.
Central Kentucky College Fair in October
(Heritage Hall)
National Christian College Fair in September
Financial Aid/ Scholarships
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FAFSA forms will be available in the guidance
office in December.
 Financial aid workshop in January to help students
and parents with the FAFSA form.
 Scholarship list on school website.
KEES Scholarship Money
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Students must have a 2.5 unweighted GPA
for a particular year to earn KEES money.
 The only classes that are given weighted
credit for KEES are AP courses.
 Each student’s highest ACT score is
submitted at the end of the senior year.
 Students must earn at least 5 credits each
year to qualify for KEES money.
ACT/SAT
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If you are going to college and have not
taken the ACT or SAT, it is very important
that you take them in order to meet
application deadlines.
 ACT and SAT packets are available in the
counseling office or you can register online
at www.act.org and
www.collegeboard.com
Benefits of Higher Education
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Better jobs
More money, greater financial security
Fewer people on welfare
Better access to health care
Greater community service
Less criminal activity and fewer people in prison
Lower unemployment rate
Selective Service System
Registration
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Men who are 17 or 18 years old
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Student loans and grants
Job training
Government jobs
U.S. Citizenship (male immigrants)
Register the fastest and easiest way on the
internet:
www.sss.gov