Transcript Document 7326755

Welcome to
Senior Meeting
Class of 2014
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
Class of 2014 Graduation Criteria
English
4 credits
Mathematics
4 credits
Science
3 credits
Social Studies
3 credits
Health
.5 credits
Phys. Ed.
.5 credits (or waived)
FOR COLLEGE PREP:
Fine Art
1 credit
•Foreign Lang. 2 credits
Electives
x credits
Financial Literacy Instruction
---------Total:
21 credits
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
 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 cumulative GPA (eight semesters) as follows:
o Above 4.0= Summa Cum Laude (with highest
praise-Gold Medal)
o 3.75 – 3.99= 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.
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 Mrs.
Vlah in the Guidance Office
 Copy 1 gets mailed immediately
 Copy 2 gets mailed after graduation
Senior Year
Repeat ACT and/or SAT
Attend Senior Parent Presentation (tonight)
Meet with your Counselor
Solidify College Choices/College Visits/Show Interest!
Attend Financial Aid Presentation
Schedule a Financial Aid Meeting with LEAF Rep
If Needed, Develop/Finalize Essay
Attend Essay Writing Workshop (September 25, 7:30 am)
Apply to Colleges
Send Test Scores
Apply for Scholarships
Send Mid-Year Reports
Select a College
GRADUATE!
World of Work and Military
Apprenticeship information available in the guidance
office
If interested in the military, see your guidance
counselor for recruiter contact information
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


Same as Early
Action, but can
only choose it for
that ONE school.
Also known as:
Single-choice Early
Action
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 Mrs. Vlah 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 Mrs. Vlah in guidance so she can request this
recommendation via Family Connection.
Family Connection
Naviance
It is a web-based resource specific to
West Geauga High that supports student
career and college planning
It is used by the guidance staff to
process all college applications
It is used by the guidance staff to
communicate with students and parents
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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
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Register for Family Connection
STUDENTS= Students should already be registered.
If you are new to the school or unsure if you are registered,
please see your counselor
PARENTS= Each parent receives a code
Contact Guidance Counselor to request a code to create a
personal account
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Family Connection After Sign in
UPDATES
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Family Connection
College Information
COLLEGE
VISITS
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Family Connection
Track Applications
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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
Common App Account Matching
in Family Connection
Do Not Invite Recommenders Via
Common Application
YES
NO
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
 If you have an earlier deadline that what is listed, please
see your counselor to override it!
Preparing to Apply
 Request teacher recommendations (if required)
 Please follow teacher recommendation
guidelines.
 Fill out Brag Sheet(s) for Counselors & Teachers (if
required)
Preparing to Apply
about me
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.
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.
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.”
 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
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
College Application Mistakes
Not Telling Your Counselor You Applied through Family
Connection
Misspellings/Grammatical Errors
Not Reading Carefully
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
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 2014: 232 students
Mrs. Vickie Vlah
Mr. David Callahan
Mrs. Kimberly Zannetti
Miss Sarah Widman
Registrar
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]
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
 COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP
Presented by Academy Test Prep
Wednesday, September 25, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. = No sleeping in on that day!
West Geauga High School Library
 WEDNESDAY MORNING SENIOR HELP SESSIONS
Family Connection/Naviance and Common Application help. In the
High School Library on October 9 and future non-Mentoring
Wednesdays from 7:20-8:00 am. (Assistance will not be available
on October 16 due to PSAT testing)
 LAKE COUNTY FALL COLLEGE FAIR 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013; Noon – 2 pm at Lakeland Community College
Important Reminders
If you are applying to a Common App school, you MUST use the
Common App
You must log on to Family Connection and mark that you applied
in order to get your transcripts sent for all applications
All test scores must be sent directly from the testing company
PROOFREAD all documents
Communicate with your counselor
Give your counselor time- At least 2 weeks before any deadline!
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