Transcript Senior Night - Ware County School System

WELCOME
Class of 2011
Introductions
Mr. Joe Brasfield, Ware County High School Principal
 Ms. Dorrie Jones, Chaps Counselor
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– Mr. Bert Smith, Academy Principal
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Mrs. Loretta Coar, Time Counselor
– Mrs. Stacey Lutz, Academy Principal
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Mrs. Jewell Sharpe, Ware A& M Counselor
– Mr. Harold McClain, Academy Principal
Ms. Sharon Barrow, Cornerstone Counselor
- Mr. David Hitt, Academy Principal
 Mrs. Susan Zeigler, Graduation Coach
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What Does It Take to Participate
in the Graduation Ceremony on
May 20, 2011?
 Graduation
Requirements
 Attendance
 Recovery
Programs
Mrs. Jewell Sharpe
Graduation Requirements
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Earn at least 28 credits (core classes & electives)
Pass all five parts of the Georgia High School
Graduation Tests
Writing
Science
Math
Social Studies
Language Arts
Attendance
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If your child is absent, please send a note
within 3 days.
 Students who miss five or more
UNEXCUSED absences in one semester
will lose credit for the course, and if they
drive to school, they will lose their parking
permit.
 Unexcused absences can be appealed- See
Mrs. Laura Morris for a package.
Recovery Programs
After School (Monday-Thursday)-Sept
Saturday School (Saturday Only)- Sept
Tutoring Programs
GHSGT Review (Mon. – Thurs. & Saturday)
After School Tutoring
Seniors
What to expect your senior year?
 Senior Contracts
 Newsletters and Announcements
 College/Military Entrance
 Activities and Event
 Graduation Timeline
Class of 2011
Opportunities and Expectations
SAT and ACT Tests – All Year
 Scholarship Opportunities- All year
 Job shadowing experiences- All Year
 College Visitation Day (3) – All Year
 Cap, Gown and senior supplies- All Year
 Letters of Recommendation- All Year
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Class of 2011
Expectations and Opportunities
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Graduation Test- Sept., Nov., and March
Probe Fair- Oct.
Write a Resume- Oct
Apply to College Week- Nov.
Senior Interview Day- Nov.
Work Ready Ware Test- April
Honor’s Night Program- April
Graduation - May 20, 2011
Life After High School Plan
- GA College411 workshop- Nov.
- Senior Interview Day – Nov.
- Making It Count Program- Feb.
- Job Fair- April
- Final Transcript mailed to colleges – June
Things To Do
Decide where to further your
education
Cost
Housing
Distance from home
Programs of Study
Dorrie Jones
College Visits
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Seniors must follow guidelines in order to
receive a NI (excused absence) when
visiting colleges or technical schools.
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Limited to 3 one day visits a year.
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50 miles radius from Waycross
Websites
www.GAcollege411.org
www.gcic.peachnet.edu
www.finaid.org
www.chase.com/educationfirst
www.fastweb.com
www.nasfaa.org
www.fastaid.com
www.uncf.org
www.uncf.orgach25
www.easi.ed.gov
www.collegeboard.com
www.faam.org
www.grantsandfunding.com
www.freschinfo.com
www.collegequest.com
www.salliemae.com/scholar
www.collegeview.com
www.plato.org
www.blackstudentfund.com
www.yahoo.com/education/financial aid
www.gcic.peachnet.edu
 User
Name: warecshs
 Password:
gcis524
www.GaCollege411.org
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Career planning
 Register for financial aid—including
Hope scholarship
 Research colleges & technical schools
 Send applications to colleges
When to Apply?
It Depends on the School…
If UGA or GA Tech the time is soon.
 Once schools are full they may not accept
more freshmen
 Awards are often given out on a first come first
serve basis
 If you apply now you won’t run the risk of
being overlooked
Complete Applications
Counselor Will:
You need to:
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Request an application
or apply on-line
 Request letters of
recommendations
 Request your
transcript
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Review your
application upon your
request
 Write a letter of
recommendation
 Ensure your transcripts
are sent upon request
Always keep a copy of your
application packet!
Send everything as one packet!
Georgia
HOPE
HOPE Scholarship
- For Students going to 2 year and 4 year colleges
– Average the 17 Core (Academic Courses On)
– Minimum 3.0 GPA
– Book Allowance
– Males 18 and older must be registered with
Selective Services
Mrs. Loretta Coar
HOPE is now tougher to get
and keep!
Old method:
English 9
Math 1
Biology
Government
B
C
B
B
New method:
English 9
Math 1
Biology
Government
B=
C=
B=
B=
85
79
80
80
81
3
2
3
3
2.75
HOPE Grant
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Used only at Technical
colleges and schools
Must have a high school
diploma or a GED.
GA resident for previous
12 months
Book allowance up to
$100 dollars
Males must be
registered with
Selective Services
Financial Aid
Patti White, Concerted Services - Will be
here Tuesdays 285-6083
 Pell Grant
 College Based Scholarships
 Local Organization Scholarships
 Web Searches
 FAFSA
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Remember……..
“There are millions of dollars in
scholarship funds that no one
ever uses”
 Those complaining are those
who did not look for the
scholarships!
 Never pay for anything that is
supposed to be free
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Not Going to College?
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Work Ready Test
-Write a resume
-Attend job fairs
-Arrange to job shadow in field of interest
-Apply for jobs with benefits
-Explore advancement opportunities within
the company
 Military
-Meet with Recruiters during lunch
-Take the ASVAB
Yearbook
Information
Mrs. Ingram
Purchase of a Yearbook
October 15th
- $60
 Oct. 18th thru Jan.14th
- $70
 Jan. 18th - ….
- $80
Order your yearbook earlier!!!
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2010 Yearbooks Available for $80
2009 Yearbooks Available for $60
2008 Yearbooks Available for $20
Senior Recognition Page
is October 6th
 Prices in your packet.
($75, $100, $150, $300)
 Senior Shout Out includes 1
picture and a message.
 Deadline
Senior pages and yearbooks are two
separate purchases.
Things to Remember
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Follow all rules and guidelines- no hand
sign, nudity of any form, alcohol, or
suggestive photos or sayings.
 Avoid copyright laws by not including
lyrics to songs.
 Include the senior’s name on the page.
 Images must be the right size and
resolution.
SWI is our photographer
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for Senior portraits, cap and gown pictures,
homecoming and prom, buddy pictures and club
pictures.
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Questions regarding these pictures should be
addressed to them at the following:
http://swiphoto.com/gainesville/
[email protected]
3710 NW 51st Street Suite B
Gainesville, Fl 32606
Toll free # (800)226-0453
(352)378-8411
Senior Year
Ms. Rena Riviere, Senior Advisory
Senior Year
Calendar
 Prom
 Picnic
 Grad Night
 Senior year cost sheet
 Graduation
 Senior Year Tips and Etiquette
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Please note all dates are subject to change –
please have students check daily
announcements regarding events.
Senior’s Calendar
August
26th - Jostens will meet with seniors during
homeroom to order cap, tie and gown
(Joe Mercer or Scott Jernigan - 229- 435-1809)
September
1st- Jostens will be here during lunch.
October
6th – Senior pages due
15th- Last day for $60 yearbooks
22nd – Homecoming Game and Dance
November
9th – Apply to College
16th – GACollege411 Workshop
18th – Senior Interview Day
December
14th - Cap and Gown pictures and Club pictures
January
25th – Financial Aid Parent Workshop
TBA- Making It Count Program
February
TBA- Pay for Grad Nite in full
TBA- ASVAB Test
March
24th - Job Fair
TBA - Delivery of Senior Supplies
TBA - Group cap and gown picture
Guys will need the
white shirt and tie for
the group picture
sometime in March !
April
9th- Prom
20th – Cap and Gown retakes and Buddy
pictures
26th – Senior Honor’s Night
May
7th – Grad Night at Magic Kingdom
13th – Senior Picnic
19th -20th -Graduation Practices (9 am)
20th
-Graduation (7 pm.)
(Seniors must report by 6 pm)
PROM
April 09, 2011
PROM
April 09, 2011
Grad Nite
Approximately $150
Disney Magic Kingdom
Fun!!!!
See flyer..
GRAD NITE
Cost – Senior Year Can
Be Expensive!
We have worked hard in recent
years to spread out the
payments for various senior
events.
Cost Sheet
Graduation:
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Basic Cap, Gown, Neck tie & Tassel approximately
$40.00
 Other Supplies – invitations, thank you notes….
Varies
No money is required on the Aug. 26th various payment options are available.
Graduation Practice
(May 19 & 20) – Thursday and
Friday morning at 9:00 AM sharp.
Must practice to participate.
Graduation Ceremony
May 20, 2011
Starts at 7:00 PM at Memorial
Stadium
Seniors must be at the activity
room at Williams Heights
School at 6:00 PM
Graduation Dress
Please read the information about
required attire – we try hard to have a
unified graduation and students not
adhering to the dress code will not be
allowed to march – if you have any
questions or need help with this matter
please call the school.
Girls
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You may wear conservative jewelry (small ear rings,
watches, and rings). Chains and necklaces may not be
worn outside the graduation gown.
Shoes should be dark dress shoes. All shoes must
have a back or a strap – sandals are fine but they
must have a strap around the back. Hose are optional,
but if worn should be the approximate color of your
skin. Do not wear socks. No boots.
Dress- you may wear a dress or skirt. Neither the
neck or length should show from under your gown.
Cap must be worn so the board is straight, NOT
tilted.
Do not bring purse or other valuables –
Guys
Dress pants – black.
 Shoes – black or dark brown dress shoes –
no boots. Socks - you must wear dark socks.
 Shirt – solid white dress shirt.
 Necktie – will be part of graduation packet
 Cap – worn straight.
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Questions
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If you have questions about dress –
please call.
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Also – parents – please check your
child’s attire !
Graduation Pictures
A professional photographer
will photograph each student
as they cross the stage and
afterward with their diploma
– these are relatively
inexpensive and very good!
Contact information:
Rena Riviere, Senior Class Sponsor
Room. 527
287-2348 ext. 157/245
[email protected]
Counselor Contact Information
(912) 287-2351
Dorrie Jones
ext. 114
[email protected]
Loretta Coar
ext. 225
[email protected]
Jewell Sharpe
ext. 111
[email protected]
Have a great senior year!
The end will be here
before you know it!
The Count Down Is On…..
Only “159”school days
until GRADUATION!