Transcript CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL - Warrick County School Corp

CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF
2012
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CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC
HONORS
For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, students must:
Complete all requirements for Core 40.
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.
Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits.
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits.
Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward
the diploma.
• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.
• Complete one of the following:
– Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams
– Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT critical
reading and mathematics
– Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT
– Complete dual high school/college credit courses
(6 transferable college credits)
– Complete a combination of AP course (2 credits) and
corresponding AP exams and dual high school/college credit
course(s) (3 transferable college credits)
CORE 40
• Language Arts 8 credits
• Mathematics 6 credits
• 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II
• Students are required to take a math or physics course during their
junior or senior year.
• Science 6 credits
• 2 credits: Biology 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or
Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 credits: any Core 40 science course
• Social Studies 6 credits
• 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit:
• Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization
• Physical Education 2 credits
• Health 1 credit
• 40 total credits
JUNIOR YEAR
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JANUARY:
CHECK COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS.
REGISTER ON ConnectEd
FEBRUARY - MARCH:
SELECT SENIOR COURSES.
REVIEW CHOICES WITH PARENTS.
PREPARE WELL FOR COLLEGE.
JUNIOR YEAR, CONT.
FEB / MARCH:
REGISTER FOR ACT OR SAT.
www.collegeboard.com/mysat
www.act.org
FINALIZE CLASSES FOR SENIOR YEAR.
APRIL:
STUDY PRACTICE TESTS FOR ACT
AND SAT.
www.March2Success.com
TAKE ACT OR SAT.
JUNIOR YEAR, CONT.
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MAY AND JUNE:
TAKE ACT OR SAT.
VISIT COLLEGES.
WORK ON COLLEGE ESSAYS.
GET LETTERS OF REFERENCE.
FINISH SEMESTER WITH BEST GRADES
POSSIBLE.
• JUNE AND JULY:
• ATTEND SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAM.
• www.TripToCollege.org
SENIOR YEAR
• AUGUST / SEPTEMBER:
• REVIEW COLLEGE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS.
• DECIDE WHERE TO APPLY.
• DETERMINE WHETHER YOU NEED TO
RE-TAKE SAT/ACT.
• MEET WITH COLLEGE REPS.
SENIOR YEAR, CONT.
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OCTOBER:
ATTEND COLLEGE FAIR.
COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.
MEET COLLEGE REPS.
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS.
RE-TAKE SAT/ACT IF NECESSARY.
SENIOR YEAR, CONT.
• NOVEMBER:
• CONTINUE TO COMPLETE
APPLICATIONS – CHECK DEADLINES.
• MAKE COLLEGE VISITS.
• COMPLETE EARLY APPLICATIONS
• DECEMBER:
• COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.
SENIOR YEAR, CONT.
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JANUARY:
ATTEND FINANCIAL AID NIGHT.
COMPLETE FAFSA FORM.
CHECK THAT LETTERS OF REC. HAVE
BEEN SENT.
• APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
SENIOR YEAR, CONT.
• FEBRUARY:
• MAKE SURE MID-YEAR GRADES ARE
SENT TO COLLEGES THAT REQUIRE
THEM.
• ATTEND COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY.
• MAIL OR SUBMIT FAFSA FORM BY
MARCH 1ST (earlier for some colleges)
• COMPLETE AND SUBMIT
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.
SENIOR YEAR, CONT.
• MARCH - APRIL:
• FINALIZE COLLEGE CHOICE – KEEP
COUNSELOR INFORMED.
• CONTINUE APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
• APPLY FOR DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
SCHOLARSHIP.
• MAY - JUNE:
• ARRANGE FOR YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT
TO BE SENT TO THE COLLEGE YOU PLAN
TO ATTEND.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR STUDENTS
When making a college visit:
Dress Appropriately.
Be prepared before meeting with admissions.
When applying to college, be sure the following
represents you well:
Facebook Page
Email Address
Cell Phone Ring
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:
• Mrs. Sandra Mellis, Senior Counselor
• 858-3408
• [email protected]
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION
PROCESS
HOW DO I APPLY TO COLLEGE?
• YOU CAN APPLY TO COLLEGE WITH A
PAPER APPLICATION OR ONLINE.
• MOST COLLEGES PREFER ONLINE
APPLICATIONS, BUT PAPER
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON
THE COLLEGE’S WEBSITE.
HOW DO I COMPLETE A PAPER
APPLICATION?
COMPLETE YOUR PORTION OF THE
PAPER APPLICATION.
WRITE A CHECK FOR THE APPLICATION
FEE.
GET RECOMMENDATION LETTERS IF
NEEDED.
COMPLETE ESSAYS OR PERSONAL
STATEMENTS NEEDED.
HOW DO I COMPLETE A PAPER
APPLICATION, CONT.
• BRING COMPLETED APPLICATION,
FEE, ANY ADDITIONAL PAPERS, AND
$1.00 TRANSCRIPT FEE TO THE
GUIDANCE OFFICE.
• MRS. ELAMAN WILL COMPLETE THE
APPLICATION, ATTACH THE
TRANSCRIPT AND MAIL ALL
PAPERWORK TO THE COLLEGE OR
UNIVERSITY FOR YOU.
HOW DO I COMPLETE AN
ONLINE APPLICATION?
• COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION
ONLINE.
• PAY APPLICATION FEE ONLINE BY
CREDIT CARD.
• PRINT OUT THE COUNSELOR
PORTION OF THE APPLICATION.
• GET RECOMMENDATIONS, PERSONAL
STATEMENTS OR ESSAYS TOGETHER.
HOW DO I COMPLETE AN
ONLINE APPLICATION, CONT.
• BRING THE COUNSELOR PORTION OF THE
APPLICATION, ANY ADDITIONAL PAPERS
AND $1.00 TRANSCRIPT FEE TO MRS.
ELAMAN IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
• MRS. ELAMAN WILL COMPLETE THE
COUNSELOR PORTION, ATTACH THE
TRANSCRIPT AND MAIL ALL PAPERWORK
TO THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR
YOU.
WHAT ARE THE FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH
APPLYING?
$1.00 FOR TRANSCRIPT
$25.00 - $55.00 FOR
APPLICATON FEE
THE
SCHOLARSHIP
PROCESS
• WHAT MAKES A STUDENT A GOOD
CANDIDATE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
• WHAT CAN A STUDENT DO TO
IMPROVE HIS OR HER CHANCES OF
RECEIVING A SCHOLARSHIP?
WHERE CAN A STUDENT FIND
SCHOLARSHIPS?
• COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
• PARENT’S EMPLOYERS
• WWW.CASTLEHS.COM FOR THE
GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER AND PREP
HQ
• SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
What can parents do to help in the
scholarship search process?
• Ask the college/university what
scholarships are offered.
• Check to see if your employer offers
scholarships.
• Access ConnectEd and the Guidance
Newsletter often at castlehs.com under
Guidance.
• Check scholarship websites.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
• The deadline is the last possible day for
submission. Avoid turning applications in
at 3:00 P.M. on the deadline date.
• Postmarked or received by
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
• Apply for financial aid beginning in
January of senior year.
• Admission applications serve as initial
merit scholarship applications.
• Need-based & merit scholarships are
found:
• www.fastweb.com , www.SchoolSoup.com
www.discovercolleges.com
NEED-BASED
SCHOLARSHIPS,CONT.
• FAFSA online: www.fafsa.ed.gov
• March 10th is FAFSA deadline for ALL
Indiana colleges.
• Colleges out of state have earlier FAFSA
deadlines.
• 21st Century Scholars MUST apply to
receive aid.
• Colleges encourage everyone to file the
FAFSA
WHERE CAN I LOOK FOR
SPECIFIC HELP?
www.ncaa.org – athletes
www.blackexcel.org – African American
www.hsf.net – Hispanic
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook
www.commonapp.org – The Common Application
www.fastweb.com – Scholarships
www.finaid.org – Financial Aid
www.in.gov/ssaci/ - Indiana Financial Aid
www.careersandcolleges.com – Helpful Hints for
parents and students
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT
• Mrs. Saran Elaman, College and
Scholarship
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Coordinator
• 858-3408
• [email protected]