Ashley Ridge High School Senior Parent Information Meeting

Ashley Ridge High School Senior Parent Information Meeting Monday, September 23, 2019 Class of 2020

What You’ll Learn � How to Stay in the Know � Expectations � Important Senior Dates � Graduation Requirements � Graduation Procedures � State Scholarships & Grants � College Application Information Time for Questions & Answers at the end …. so let’s get started

Who to Know � Karen Radcliffe, Principal kradcliffe@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Brooke Matthews, Assistant Principal bmatthews@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Anthony Pieretti, Assistant Principal Prevention & Intervention apieretti@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Ebony Summers-Fogel, Assistant Principal esummersfogel@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us Prevention & Intervention

Who To Know � Callie Purvis, School Counselor (De-G) Early College Program cpurvis@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Shannon Scott, School Counselor (H-Ma) sscott@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Carolyn Pastor, School Counselor (A-Da) cpastor@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Chelsea Sewell, School Counselor (Si-Z) chesewell@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Tiffany Ravenel, School Counselor (Mc-Sh) travenel@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us � Pat Bradley, Career Development Facilitator pbradley@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us

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Power. School p. ARent Portal Keep checking: Grades & Attendance Announcements Balances Credits required

Graduation May 30 th, 2020 7: 00 PM North Charleston Coliseum

Mandatory Graduation Practice In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, students MUST attend graduation practice on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8: 00 AM Ashley Ridge High School

Student Names The diploma is a legal document. The name on the diploma will be the name on the birth certificate unless it was legally changed. If you foresee a legal change in your student’s name, please let me know before February. We order diplomas on February 1 st. kradcliffe@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us

Mandatory Graduation Practice Seniors will: � Fill out their post-secondary information form � Pick up their final report card �Walk through the graduation ceremony � Pick up their cap, gown, and any cords they’ve earned Students not eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony will be able to pick up their cap and gown on Monday, June 1 st, after 8 am

Graduation Day May 30 th, 2020 7: 00 PM North Charleston Coliseum � Parking will be an issue this year due to construction in the parking lot. � Students will receive ONLY 2 parking passes to be used for students, parents, and guest parking. � There will NOT be overflow parking at Tanger Outlet. � Doors will open at 6: 00 PM. � Students must be at the coliseum by 6: 00 PM dressed in their cap and gown READY TO GO. � Late arrivals will NOT be allowed to participate.

Graduation Supplies Ashley Ridge High School uses Jostens for our graduation supplies. They provide cap and gowns, invitations, note cards, t-shirts, etc. � Students only need a cap and gown � Jostens will meet with seniors on Thursday, Oct. 3 rd at 9: 00 AM � Graduation supply orders are due on Thursday, Oct. 10 th � Graduation supply make-up orders are due on Thursday, Oct. 31 st � All supplies will be delivered on Wednesday, April 8 th � http: //lowcountrygrad. com/

Important Dates 1 st Semester Senior IGP Conferences – Now - October Ring Collection Day – Sept. 18 th Ring Ceremony – Oct. 8 th ASVAB Testing- Sept. 24 th Ed- Op (college fair)- Sept. 30 th Academic Awards Ceremony – Oct 21 st (6: 30 PM) Jostens Meeting – Oct. 3 rd College Application Day – Oct. 15 th (9 AM – 2 PM) Graduation Supply Orders – Oct. 10 th (All Day) Financial Aid Night-TBA Senior Picture Make-Ups – Nov. 1 st Graduation Supply Orders (Make-ups) – Oct. 31 st. NCAA Signing Day- Nov. 13 th

Important Dates 2 nd Semester ASVAB Testing- Jan. 28 th NCAA Signing Day- February 5 th Cap and Gown Pictures – February 11 th 2 -Year College Application Day- March 6 th ASVAB Testing- March 3 rd Parent Graduation Meeting – March 25 th Prom – March 28 th at Embassy Suites Ready to Work Senior Retakes- March 31 st Graduation Supply Delivery - April 8 th (All Day) Spring Break – April 11 th-19 th NCAA Signing Day- April 22 nd Senior Trip – April 24 th-26 th

Important Dates 2 nd Semester (continued) Senior Awards Night – May 6 th (6: 30 PM) AP Exams – May 4 th – May 15 th Senior Picnic– May 1 st Senior Decision Day – May 1 st Senior Exams – May 18 th- 21 st MANDATORY Graduation Practice – May 27 th (8: 00 AM at ARHS) Senior Academic Letter Breakfast – May 28 th (9: 00 AM) Baccalaureate Service – May 28 th (7: 00 PM) at Old Fort Baptist Church GRADUATION- MAY 30 th (7: 00 PM)

Radcliffe’s Non-Negotiables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Attend school/class each day/each period Arrive at school and class on time Be respectful of adults, other students and self Take care of your school/facilities/belongings Graduate in four years!!!

Attendance Requirements � Students must follow state and district attendance policies or will be denied credit � Appeals for credits denied are made in writing to Karen Radcliffe Year-Long Course – 10 Days Semester Course – 5 Days

Refusal to Fail �Unit Recovery – Assigned by teacher EACH QUARTER – Utilize APEX computer program �Credit Recovery – Students who earned a 50 – 59 on a course may retake it through credit recovery and earn a 60 �Tutoring – All teachers are available during ILT/SLT

Evening School � Recover credits or catch back up to graduate ON TIME � Blended learning (APEX & teacher instruction) � Self-paced so you will finish as quickly or as slowly as you decide � May attend day program & evening program or may elect to attend evening program only � Evening School has started � Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 4: 15 PM-7: 15 PM � NEW – Transportation can be provided Ebony Summers-Fogel ARHS Evening School Administrator esummersfogel@dorchester 2. k 12. sc. us

Academic Overtime �Formally known as Saturday School �Held monthly from 10: 00 AM to 2: 00 PM �Operated under administrators, school counselors, and teachers �Opportunity for students to complete makeup work, tutoring, and take tests/quizzes �Provides additional structured time for students to get back on track

Academic Overtime � Students must gather specific assignments from teachers before attending � All students must complete a Saturday School form before attending ACADEMIC OVERTIME DATES October 12 th February 8 th November 16 th March 14 th December 14 th April 25 th January 11 th

Graduation Requirements � � � English Math Science- Biology US History Economics American Government Other Social Studies World Language OR CATE PE or ROTC Computer Science Electives 4 Credits 3 Credits 1 Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 7 Credits � Total 24 Credits

NCAA Initial Eligibility Sliding scale for test score and core GPA with the minimum qualifying core GPA 2. 3 2. 0 minimum core GPA Minimum 820 SAT (CR & M) or ACT 68 sum of scores All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.

Confirm your info is correct Courses you’re taking this year Your Transcript GPA Based on 4. 0 weighted South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy (SC UGP GPA) Un-weighted 4. 0 GPA (not used for lottery scholarships or reported on college applications) All courses you’ve taken for high school credit Current class rank

Graduation Honors � Valedictorian – 1 st rank in senior class � Salutatorian – 2 nd rank in senior class � Distinguished Honor Graduate – 4. 37 or higher � Honor Graduate – 4. 0 – 4. 36 (Students will find out at graduation practice if they are a Distinguished Honor Graduate or an Honor Graduate but actual GPA’s will not be given out until after June 8 th) � SC Academic Achievement Honors Award

Academic Achievement Honors Award In addition to satisfying all graduation requirements: � Receive a minimum grade of “B” for each course in grades nine through twelve through the seventh semester, and � Achieve either a score of 710 SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, or a 690 SAT Math, or an ACT score of 30 on English, or 33 on Math OR � Have a combined score of 1400 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math sections, or an ACT composite score of 31

DD 2 Diploma of Distinction Must meet ALL seven criteria by the end of the senior year: � 28 credits � Overall GPA of 4. 0 or higher � SAT (EBRW+M) 1100 OR ACT (composite) 24 or higher � Earn four or more credits in: English Math Science Social Studies � Earn three or more credits at the AP, Dual Credit, or IB level � Earn at least three credits in the same foreign language � Show written verification of participation in at least one school sponsored organization (club) in 10 th-12 th grade or complete 50 hours of approved community service during high school

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Academic Criteria: Must meet ALL criteria – Score 1200 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing & Math) or 27 ACT composite � Earn a 3. 5 minimum GPA at the end of the Junior year** � Rank in the top 6% of the sophomore, junior or graduating senior class � OR Score 1400 on SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing & Math) or 32 ACT Earn a 4. 0 GPA at the end of the Junior year** Award Amount: $6, 700 Freshman year (sophomores, juniors & seniors may earn up to $7, 500/yr) **GPA requirement at the end of the Senior year for Final Awards deadline Ms. Scott will notify eligible applicants when information is available (typically Nov. )

Life Scholarship 4 -Year College Academic Criteria: Must meet 2 of the 3 criteria Have a cumulative GPA of 3. 0 at the end of the senior year Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class* Score at least 1100 on the SAT (EBRW & M only) or 24 on the ACT 2 -Year College Academic Criteria: • Have a cumulative GPA of 3. 0 at the end of the senior year Award Amount: $5, 000 or up to the cost of tuition *Students graduating in Summer School do not get ranked back in their class so can only qualify with the test score and GPA criteria for 4 -year institution eligibility NO APPLICATION required. The COLLEGE will notify eligible students.

HOPE Scholarship & LTAP HOPE Scholarship – 4 -year College � � One-year merit-based for 1 st time entering freshmen Only available at four-year schools 3. 0 Final GPA (but not eligible to receive LIFE) NO APPLICATION required. College will notify eligible students Award Amount: $2, 800 toward cost of tuition Lottery Tuition Assistance Program – 2 -year College � � � Only available at two-year schools Must be degree seeking student taking at least six credit hours Must complete the FAFSA Award Amount: Varies by funds available

SC Needs-Based Grant Provides additional financial assistance to South Carolina’s neediest students � � Must complete the FAFSA each academic year Must be enrolled a minimum of six credit hours (part-time) or twelve credit hours (full-time) for the term Award Amount: Up to $2, 500/year for full-time students and up to $1, 250/year for part-time � � May receive funds up to eight full-time equivalent terms of funding Foster care youth may receive the maximum award in addition to Needbased Grant funds specifically for foster care youth. These youth must self-identify by May 1 st.

Scholarships – Where ARe they? � Online search engines are a great place to start – Fast. Web. com, Scholarships. com, Cappex. com, School. Soup. com, and MANY, MANY more � Institutional scholarships and awards � Scholarship resources are listed on the School Counseling page of the ARHS website under the Scholarship tab

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Scholarships – Places to check � State & Local Scholarships � SC State Fair Scholarship Coastal Community Foundation Summerville Mayors Committee Albert Glover Funeral Home Sororities, Churches, Civic Organizations Scholarship Colleges CSU Student Success Cof. C Presidential Scholarship Spartanburg Methodist Scholar Career or Intended Major SC Teaching Fellows Call Me Mister Program � Parent/Student Employment Nucor Steele Corporation Chick-fil-A Wal-Mart ARHS Scholarships PTSA Scholarships AR Athletic Booster Club � � � Military Commitment Army College Fund Navy College Fund US Service Academy Appointment ROTC Scholarships

Scholarships � Scholarship information we receive will be posted on the Scholarship page with a link to the application � Applications requiring a transcript MUST be turned in one week prior to the due date or postmark deadline � Bring copies of letters to report ALL offers, even those you will not accept (anything with a $) � Scholarship recipients will be recognized at Senior Awards Night on May 6 th and scholarships offered will be printed in the graduation program

Scholarship Award Letters

Scholarship Award Letters

College Application Process � Apply ONLINE and print confirmation Remember your login information so you can check the status – GOOD IDEA TO ALWAYS USE THE SAME USERNAME & PASSWORD Enter Counselor email address correctly for schools with online counselor verification forms. If forms cannot be submitted online, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to print a copy, fill it out, & bring it to your counselor at least one week prior to the application deadline. � We DO NOT send copies of SAT/ACT scores. You must request an official copy be sent from the testing agency � Bring copies of ALL decision letters (acceptances, denials, wait lists) to Mrs. Pastor, Ms. Scott, Ms. Purvis, Mrs. Sewell, or Mrs. Ravenel.

College Application Day � October 15 th � 9 AM-2 PM Media Center Labs � Complete & submit apps with assistance from school counselors and college admission reps � Request delivery of transcript on Parchment so you know everything is DONE

Electronic Transcripts

Requesting Transcripts www. parchment. com � Delivery of all transcripts must be requested at parchment. com � Transcripts will be sent electronically (even if you apply using paper application, an account must be created to have transcript sent electronically) � FREE to all colleges in SC, minimal fee for some out-of-state schools if they choose to charge (over 1, 700 colleges/universities in the network) � Request Delivery then Track Receipt of your transcript Request Initial Transcript for ALL colleges applying Request Mid-Year Transcript at the semester (to schools requesting) Request Final Transcript to the college you will attend

College Admissions Testing 2 -Year Technical College : � Accuplacer Placement Test for TTC FREE at ARHS!!! Scheduled testing throughout the year; sign up in Counseling Office 4 -Year College/University: � SAT – Must register online at www. collegeboard. com � ACT – Must register online at www. actstudent. org Fee waivers for SAT and/or ACT may be available for students receiving free or reduced price lunch who meet academic criteria Students planning to attend a technical college, even if transferring to a 4 -year college later, do NOT have to take the SAT or ACT!

ACT Dates To register online go to www. ACTstudent. org September 14, 2019 October 26, 2019 December 14, 2019 February 8, 2020 April 4, 2020 June 13, 2020 July 18, 2020

SAT Dates August 24, 2019 October 5, 2019 November 2, 2019 December 7, 2019 March 14, 2020 May 2, 2020 June 6, 2020 To register online go to www. College. Board. com

ACT/SAT Workshops � Held at Ashley Ridge HS � First come, first serve for the first 40 students per each workshop � The cost is $55 � Students may sign up in the School Counseling Office � 9: 00 AM – 3: 55 PM � AR Media Center

ACT/SAT Workshops �October 30, 2019 – SAT Workshop �December 3, 2019 – ACT/SAT Workshop �February 5, 2020 – ACT Workshop �March 11, 2020 – SAT Workshop

Military Commitments Recruiters maintain visit schedule during lunches College scholarships attached with enlistments since training/college is paid by military We want to recognize all students making a commitment to join the US Armed Forces

Senior IGP Meetings – Now – Mid-October � What’s NEXT? It’s about more than “do I have the right 24” � Career Plans, Expectations, Goals, READINESS Career Shadowing How do I become THAT � At least one parent should attend with their senior Generally last 20 -25 minutes Arrive on time, early if possible � What to bring? Admissions requirements & deadlines for all 4 - or 2 -yr colleges applying Recruiter contact if enlisted/enlisting in the armed forces Resume if planning to join the workforce

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