Transcript Welcome to Senior Meeting Class of 2015 Presented by West Geauga High School Guidance Department.

Welcome to
Senior Meeting
Class of 2015
Presented by
West Geauga High School
Guidance Department
L.E.A.F.
Lake-Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation
FREE FINANCIAL AID HELP
Service Free to You
Every Wednesday at West Geauga High School
Make an appointment with LEAF representative, Sandra
Hanley by calling
(440) 729-5922 ext. 4164
OR email [email protected]
Website for LEAF- www.leaf-ohio.org
Check college cost calculators
December Financial Aid Meeting TBA
Honors Diploma Criteria
Students need to fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following for a
Diploma with Honors
 English
4 units
 Mathematics
4 units Including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
or equivalent
 Science
4 units Including Physics and Chemistry
 Social Studies
4 units
 Foreign Lang
3 units Including at least 2 units in each
language studied
 Fine Arts
1 unit
 GPA
3.5 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
 ACT/SAT
27 ACT / 1210 SAT Writing sections not included
Diploma with Honors requirements pre-suppose completion of all high school
diploma requirements in Ohio Revised Code including:
½ unit physical education -- ½ unit health -- ½ unit in American history -- ½ unit in
government
Class Honors
Class honors for graduates will be awarded on the
basis of weighted cumulative GPA (eight semesters)
as follows:
o Above 4.00= Summa Cum Laude (with Highest
Praise-Gold Medal)
o 3.75 – 4.00= Magna Cum Laude (with Great PraiseSilver Medal)
o 3.6 - 3.74= Cum Laude (with Praise-Bronze Medal)
Commencement Speakers
Summa and Magna Cum Laude candidates may apply
to speak at graduation. Eligible applicants will submit
proposed speeches to the Principal no later than
Prom Friday. Speeches will be numbered, copied, and
judged, with names removed, by a committee
consisting of: 1 member of the Board of Education; 1
Administrator; 3 teachers; 1 student and 1 parent.
Committee members will be approved by the
Principal and senior class advisor, who will be exofficio members of the committee. Selected speeches
must be read, as judged, at graduation. Committee
members may not be related, in any way, to speech
applicants.
Senior Year Road Map
World of Work
Military
2-year School
Trade School
4-year School
World of Work, Military, and
Trade Schools
Apprenticeship information available in the guidance
office (Blue Folder); use your networking skills to
determine placement
Research trade schools that can provide training for
future jobs
If interested in the military, see your guidance
counselor for recruiter contact information
Two-Year College
 Apply online (recommend to apply by end of January)
 Have test scores sent directly to the college
 Use Family Connection/Naviance to communicate that
you applied and allow counselors to send initial
transcript
Four-Year College
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Apply online via school website or CommonApp
Have test scores sent directly to the college
Prepare essay if needed
Procure teacher recommendations
Complete brag sheet for teachers and guidance
counselors
 Use Family Connection/Naviance to communicate that
you applied and allow counselors to send initial
transcript and supporting materials
Early Decision vs. Early Action
Early Decision
 COMMITS a student
to go to that school
 Is a binding contract
between the
student and the
school
 Student promises,
with acceptance to
this school, to
withdraw all other
applications
 Student can apply
Early Decision to
only one school
Early Action
 Student applies to
an institution of
preference
 Not a contract
between student
and school
 Student is not
obligated to accept
school’s offer
 Student will
typically receive
decision well in
advance of school’s
regular response
date
Restrictive Early
Action
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Same as Early
Action, but can
only choose it for
that ONE school.
Also known as:
Single-choice Early
Action
Check DUE DATES!
Letters of Recommendation
How many do I need? = 2
Who Should I ask? = Teachers who know you well and with whom
you have a good rapport, particularly those in the subject area you
plan to pursue.
How do I ask? = Ask in person! You must use the “Request for
Teacher Recommendation” form. These forms are available in the
Guidance Office
How it is sent? = Once you bring Ms. Sargent the signed form, she
will go on Family Connection and “Invite” your chosen teachers to
be your recommenders. They will then submit all forms online.
Can I see it? = You can only see a letter of recommendation if that
teacher allows you to access it. The guidance office will not allow
students to see the letters of recommendation from their teachers.
Request for Teacher
Recommendation
Student Name: _________________________
I agree to write a letter of recommendation for the student
listed above.
Teacher Name: ________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______
*Students: Once this is form completed, please bring
it to Ms. Sargent in guidance so she can connect
the student and teacher in Family Connection.
How to Access Family Connection
Family Connection is on the Web at
http://connection.naviance.com/geauga
OR
Go to www.westg.org
Click High School
Click Guidance
Click Family Connection Website
AND
Once you get there --Bookmark it! Students should have
accessed their account with our Career Specialist
Parent may ask for their own code
Family Connection After Sign in
UPDATES
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Family Connection
College Information
COLLEGE
VISITS
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Preparing to Apply
Submission Codes in Family
Connection
This means this school is a Common App School and you WILL use the
Common App to apply.
This means this school is NOT a Common APP school, but you can apply
online directly from the college website.
This means this school does not have an online application. And all forms
need to be mailed.
Preparing to Apply
 Log on to Family Connection , click the COLLEGES tab and put
colleges on your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list or move them
over from your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list
 Under the “Deadline” heading check for each college’s
deadline
Family Connection
Track Applications
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Preparing to Apply
about me
Preparing to Apply
Essay
 Craft your Essay (if needed)
 Tell the reader something about yourself they would
not be able to get from your application
 Be Creative!
 Proofread
 Find willing readers to help give constructive criticism
Preparing to Apply
 Request teacher recommendations (if required)
 Please follow teacher recommendation
guidelines.
 Fill out Brag Sheet(s) for Counselors & Teachers (if
required). Communicate to counselors that you have
completed the brag sheet.
Applying
Applying Via the Common App
 Use your common app account and apply
 Check to see if your colleges require supplements and/or fees
Applying Via the College Website
 To apply online go to that particular college’s website and follow
their directions to apply
 Complete & send your application at least 2 weeks before any
deadline
Applying Via Mail
 Submit your application to your counselor and we will include all
required supporting documents and send all at once via USPS.
The Common Application
If the college/university is a
Common Application school,
you MUST apply via the
Common Application
The Common Application
Go to www.commonapp.org
Check which schools accept the Common App; many Ohio
schools use common app including Ohio State
Set up an account/login
Complete the application
Check to see if your chosen college(s) require supplements
and/or fees
Have someone PROOFREAD all items
Be aware that once you hit ‘submit’ you will not be able to
make changes to your application
Common Application
Do Not Invite Recommenders Via
Common Application
YES
NO
IN ORDER TO GET TO THIS SCREEN YOU MUST CHOOSE A SCHOOL
TO APPLY; AND IDENTIFY THE SCHOOL YOU ARE IN NOW (WG).
Common App Account Matching
in Family Connection
After you Apply
Communicate to your Counselor
 Right after you hit SEND on your application Log on to Family Connection
 Mark That You Applied
 You need to do this to request your transcripts!
 In the “Colleges I’m Applying to” section under “My App” click “Have you applied?”
 Scroll to the appropriate college and click the button next to “I have submitted my
application.” (SEE NEXT SLIDE)
 Scroll to bottom of the page and click “Update Applications”
 Your counselor will prepare and send the application items. These include
your transcript & school profile along with any recommendations.
 Please give your counselor two weeks to send. Remember your deadlines!
After you Apply
After you Apply
Test Scores
 Request Your Test Scores
Go to the ACT and/or College Board SAT website and request that your
test scores be sent directly from the testing company to your chosen
school(s). Your scores cannot be sent by the guidance office.
www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com
Students must submit all test scores directly from the testing
companies
Scholarships
Family Connection, Colleges Tab find the link to Scholarships
Utilize LEAF
Periodically check for hard copy applications and
instructions on the rack in the guidance office
Use your networking skills to find scholarship dollars;
parents’ employers, organizations, and clubs
Mid-Year Report Requests
If you apply via Common App a Mid-Year Report will be
completed by your counselor after the 1st semester grades
have been posted.
If you have any other non-Common App schools that require
a Mid-Year Report you must notify your counselor.
College Application Mistakes
Not Telling Your Counselor You Applied through Family
Connection/Naviance
Giving Inaccurate Information
Having an Inappropriate Email Address
Not Checking Your Email Regularly
Letting Your Parents Do Your Applications
Failing to PROOFREAD before you submit
NCAA Clearinghouse Registration
Go to NCAA Clearinghouse Website @
www.eligibilitycenter.org and follow all directions for
registration.
Complete transcript request forms and bring them to Ms.
Sargent in the Guidance Office
 Copy 1 gets mailed immediately
 Copy 2 gets mailed after graduation
Important College Planning Websites
Family Connection
http://connection.naviance.com/geauga
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
West Geauga School Code: 360910
WGHS Test Center Code: Not given at WGHS
ACT
www.act.org
West Geauga School Code: 360910
WGHS Test Center Code: 182030
FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
NCAA Clearinghouse
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Senior Opportunities
WEDNESDAY MORNING SENIOR HELP SESSIONS
Family Connection/Naviance and Common Application help.
In the High School Library on October 8 and future nonMentoring Wednesdays from 7:20-8:00 am. (Assistance will
not be available on October 15 due to PSAT testing)
LAKE COUNTY FALL COLLEGE FAIR 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014; Noon – 2 pm at Lakeland Community
College
DECISION DAY
May 1
College Application Information Page
West Geauga High School
13401 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, Ohio 44026
PH: (440) 729-5950
FAX: (440) 729-5959
School Code: 360910
Class of 2015: 221 students
Ms. Michelle Sargent
Mr. David Callahan
Mrs. Kimberly Zannetti
Miss Sarah Widman
Secretary
Seniors A-G
Seniors H-O
Seniors P-Z
(440) 729-5962
(440) 729-5963
(440) 729-5964
(440) 729-5965
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
THANKS!
If you would like to schedule an
individual senior conference, please contact
your counselor…
Mr. Callahan- Students A-G
Mrs. Zannetti- Students H-O
Miss Widman- Students P-Z