Transcript Welcome Lakeshore High Titans

Welcome Class of 2014
Michelle Canas, Senior Counselor
[email protected]
985-624-5046 ext. 206
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Diploma Options
Graduation
TOPS
College Entrance Test
College Application Process
Collegiate Athletics
Scholarships
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21 required units
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4 English
4 Math
4 Science
4 Social Studies
2 Foreign Language
1 Art
1 ½ Physical Education or JROTC
½ Health
3 Electives
Total = 24 units to graduate
All incoming freshmen from the year 2008 and beyond will be
required to follow the Core 4 curriculum for at least the first
two years.
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16 required units
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4 English
4 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
1 ½ Physical Education or JROTC
½ Health
8 Electives (must complete a career area of concentration)
Total = 24 units to graduate
Can not choose this option until student has attended high
school for a minimum of 2 years
Must have meeting and written permission from parent to
choose this option
Will not meet current 4 year college automatic admissions
policies or TOPS
The Basis Core diploma does not require:
 a 4th Science or Social Studies credit
 foreign language or speech
 art
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Students must earn 24 credits
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Students must pass 3 end-ofcourse (EOC) tests in the
following categories:
◦ English II or English III
◦ Algebra I or Geometry
◦ Biology or American History
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Rank in class is determined at the completion of
senior year. Using criteria below the senior with
most quality points will be number one in class.
 Quality points earned in grades 9-12
 Calculated using maximum of 28 credits
 Maximum of 16 credits may be weighted
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Honor Graduate is determined by the overall
weighted GPA which must be a 3.5 or higher.
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Should a senior fail a first semester class required
for graduation, the alternatives are:
attempt to pass the course through Independent Study or on-line provider
(costs approximately $150-$200 per .5 credit)
possibly reschedule class for second semester 2014 (not all courses are
available; fees may apply)
repeat course in summer school and graduate at end of summer school (will
not be allowed to participate in 2014 graduation ceremony)
repeat course next school year and graduate in May 2015
Should a senior fail a second semester class
required for graduation, the alternatives are:
repeat the course in summer school (cost approximately $150 per .5 credit).
The student will be considered a 2014 graduate but will not participate in the
graduation ceremony.
repeat the course next school year and graduate in May 2015
Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
(TOPS) is a comprehensive program of state
scholarships and one of the most innovative and
progressive student assistance programs in the
nation. TOPS pays the amount equal to base tuition
at any Louisiana public college or university. The
courses and requirements are listed in the TOPS
Program rules, which can be viewed at:
www.osfa.state.la.us
TOPS/FAFSA Parent Meeting
December 4th 2013
6:30 pm LHS Cafeteria
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Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in
TOPS core curriculum and 20 on ACT or 940
on SAT
GPA is not rounded up
Must achieve qualifying score by:
April 12, 2014 ACT
March 8, 2014 SAT
TOPS calculator is on Lakeshore website
http://lakeshorehigh.stpsb.org/guidance.ht
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Complete the FAFSA
◦ www.fafsa.ed.gov
◦ January 1, 2014 is the earliest that a student can apply
◦ Submit by May 15th for priority deadline
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Send test scores to TOPS
- ACT code 1595
- SAT code 9019
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Missing or incorrect information can delay
your award.
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ACT or SAT
The ACT is an more of an achievement test,
measuring what a student has learned in
school.
The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing
reasoning and verbal abilities.
The ACT has up to 5 components: English,
Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an
optional Writing Test.
The SAT has 3 components: Critical
Reasoning, Mathematics, Writing.
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Approximate Cost: $36.50 or $52 for writing
(fee waivers are available to 11th or 12th on
free/reduced lunch see Ms. Canas)
Accommodations: Must be requested and
approved through ACT (see Ms. Canas or Ms.
Babin)
Registration: Visit www.actsudent.org for more
details and to register.
Test Date
October 26, 2013
December 14, 2013
February 8, 2013
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014
Registration Deadline
September 27, 2013
November 8, 2013
January 10, 2014
March 7, 2014
May 9, 2014
(Late Fee Required)
Sept. 28 -Oct. 11, 2012
November 9-22, 2012
January 11-24, 2013
March 8-21, 2013
May 10-23, 2013
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Approximate Cost: $50 (fee waivers are
available to 11th or 12th on free/reduced lunch
see Ms. Canas)
Accommodations: Must be requested and
approved through SAT (See Ms. Canas).
Registration:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register
Test Date
November 2, 2013
Registration Deadline
October 3, 2012
(Late Fee Required)
December 7, 2013
November 8, 2012
November 9-22, 2012
January 25, 2014
December 27, 2012
Dec. 28 – Jan. 10, 2013
March 8, 2014
February 7, 2013
February 8-21, 2013
May 3, 2014
April 4, 2013
April 5-18, 2013
June 7, 2014
May 9, 2013
May 10-23, 2013
October 4-18, 2012
Selecting a College
◦ Type of college
◦ Admissions criteria
◦ College/career major
◦ Sports
◦ Financial Aid
◦ Campus Visit
Helpful Links
◦ http://lakeshorehigh.stpsb.org/guidance.html
◦ http://college.stpsb.org/
◦ https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
◦ http://www.princetonreview.com/college/findyour-best-fit.aspx
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Each senior is granted two excused absences
for college visits.
Letter from the university on their school
letterhead including your name and the dates
you visited. Bring to student services upon
returning to school.
College visits count as field trips.
The Application
◦ Complete admission application online
◦ Fees for application (may allow fee waivers for students on
free/reduced lunch)
◦ Be aware of deadlines
◦ Secondary School Report/Letters of Recommendation
◦ Always print a copy before sending
◦ Send ACT/SAT score
◦ Send High School and or College Transcript
◦ Housing may be limited so apply early
◦ Follow up in 2-3 weeks
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Go to student services for a transcript
request form.
Fill out the transcript request form and pay
the appropriate fee.
$1.00 for the first copy and .25 for each
additional copy. Add .50 for each mailed
copy.
All DE courses require an original transcript
from the college where you earned the
credit.
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All high school student-athletes wishing to compete in
college must register with an Eligibility Center.
NCAA for Division I and II schools such as LSU, SLU, ULM, ULL,
ect.
Register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
You must arrange for ACT/SAT to send your scores directly to
the Clearinghouse. NCAA Clearinghouse code is 9999.
Complete a transcript request form in Student services to
have your transcript mailed to the NCAA Clearinghouse.
NAIA Louisiana Colleges include Dillard, LSA-Alexandria &
Shreveport, Loyola, Southern-New Orleans, and Xavier
Register online with the NAIA Clearinghouse at PlayNAIA.org.
You must arrange for ACT/SAT to send your scores directly to
the NAIA Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse code is 9876.
Complete a transcript request form in students services to
have your transcript mailed to NAIA.
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NAIA Louisiana Colleges include Dillard, LSA-Alexandria &
Shreveport, Loyola, Southern-New Orleans, and Xavier
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Register online with the NAIA Clearinghouse at PlayNAIA.org.
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You must arrange for ACT/SAT to send your scores directly to
the NAIA Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse code is 9876.
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Complete a transcript request form in guidance to have your
transcript sent to the Clearinghouse.
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College - Academic and/or Athletic
Employers
Scholarship Search Engins
Local - (See scholarship list)
◦ Listen to announcements.
◦ Go to LHS website.
◦ See information on scholarship table by student
services
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Select a College
Apply for Admission
Send your Test Scores and Transcripts
Apply for Housing
Athletes: Register with NCAA/NAIA
Never rule out a school because of cost alone.
Compare cost before applying: Net price
calculators can give a clear picture of actual cost
and are on the college’s webpage.
Remember to complete the FAFSA.
Some schools may provide funds through the
CSS/Financial Aid Profile.
Get advice from the financial aid officers from the
college and College Goal Sunday.
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www.osfa.la.gov/collegeknowledge
http://asa.regents.state.la.us/ACMU
www.knowhow2go.org
www.allaboutcollege.com
www.gocollege.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegedata.com
www.collegenet.com
www.collegequest.com
www.collegeview.com
www.catholiccollegesonline.org
www.embark.com
www.hacu.net
www.edonline.com/cq/hbcu
http://LATransferDegree.org
www.mappingyourfuture.org
www.collegeboard.org?profile
LOSFA-College Knowledge
Academic Common Market
Know how to go
All about college
Go College
College Board
College Data
College Net
College Quest
College View
Catholic Colleges
Embark
Hispanic Colleges
Historically Black Colleges
LA Transfer Degree
Mapping Your Future
CSS Profile
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www.osfa.state.la.us
Office of Student Financial Assistance
http://www.finaid.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
http://www.questbridge.org
Scholarships.com
Fastweb.com
Scholarshipproviders.org
www.rodriguefoundation.org
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
http://spirit.prudential.comU
www.coca-colascholars.org
http://www.hsf.net/default.aspx
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Information on Federal Student Aid
FAFSA 4caster
Quest Bridge
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Scams
Spirit of Prudential Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm Horatio Alger Scholarship
College Entrance Test and Test Prep:
www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.kaplan.com
www.princetonreview.com
www.march2success.com
ACT
SAT
Test Prep
Test Prep
Test Prep
Career Information:
www.bls.gov
http://collegemajors101.com
www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors
www.monstertrak.com
www.personalitypage.com
www.onetcenter.org/CIP.html
Bureau of labor and Statictics
Majors Search
Majors Search
Career Focus
Personality Test
Interest Profiler