Counselors ACon Mrs Cadogan steffanie cadoganpgcps org CooHol

Counselors • A-Con Mrs. Cadogan steffanie. cadogan@pgcps. org • Coo-Hol Mrs. Thomas-Nelson donna. thomasnelson@pgcps. org • Hop-Min Ms. Hooban dolores. hooban@pgcps. org • Mir-She Ms. Moore regina. moore@pgcps. org • Shi-Z Mrs. Gardiner michele. gardiner@pgcps. org • 9 Th Grade D-Z Mrs. Cowling dparra@pgcp. org • 9 th Grade A-C & 9 th Grade Repeaters Dr. Trusty john. trusty@pgcps. org

1. Counselors will meet with rising Seniors to discuss graduation requirements, the students’ academic program, and future plans while completing the senior contracts. 2. Parents should be aware of courses students have taken and credits earned. Transcripts can be found on School Max to chart progress. 3. Review the 2018 -2019 schedule, available on School Max, in early August to ensure accuracy. Course requests are currently available to view in school max.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STUDENTS MUST Earn a minimum of 21 credits including 4 English 3 Mathematics (Must include Algebra 1 and Geometry) Must be enrolled all four years 3 Social Studies ( U. S. History, Government, World History) 3 Science (including Biology) 1 Fine Arts Foundations of Technology ½ Physical Education ½ Health Education Complete a state-approved pathway to graduation which includes either 2 Foreign Language Credits OR 2 Advanced Technology Credits OR Completion of a state approved career and technology program such as Career Cooperative Education (work study) Pro Start, Child Growth Development Complete 24 hours of student service. High School Assessments

HSA & PARCC • 2019 GRADUATES MUST TAKE AND PASS THE HSA TESTS and must take the PARCC Tests. • Maryland Integrated Science Assessment – Students must sit for either the Biology HSA or the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment. • PARCC – English 10 (Must pass if class was taken 2016 -2017 school year or later) – Algebra 1 (Must pass if class was taken 2016 -2017 school year or later) • HSA Passing Scores: Government-394

• Counselors and students meet in the early fall to discuss credits earned, graduation requirements and future plans. • The contract is signed by the counselor and the student. • A copy of the contract is mailed home for parents and students to review. The contract must be returned with the signature of a parent.

In early fall, counselors will conduct an orientation on the college application process and procedures in all Senior English classes. Students will be given a folder of information to help with this process. Students should prepare a resume. (Naviance) Be mindful of priority deadlines when applying to colleges. • Counselors require a minimum of 15 business days prior notice to complete an application or letter of recommendation.

College Deadlines • • • University of Maryland Howard University Towson University Salisbury University Bowie State University November 1 st December 1 st Rolling

RECOMMENDATIONS • Seniors who need a letter of recommendation or a secondary school report for college applications should do the following: • Complete a thorough resume or a Personal Data Form (located in the counseling office) Turn in resume/Form and or application to your School Counselor. • Give 15 business days to complete letter of recommendation. • Students must pick up their letter of recommendation/ application. Counseling office will not mail applications to the college.

Transcript Request • Students should: • Submit the permission to release information form, which can be found in both North and South Counseling Offices, with the appropriate signatures (needs to be submitted one time only). • Submit a transcript request form (one must be filled out every time a transcript is requested). • Give the School Counseling Secretary three –five business days to generate transcript. • Return to pick up transcript (Counseling Office will not mail or fax transcripts).

COMMON APPLICATION MARYLAND COLLEGES • • Coppin State University Goucher College Hood College Johns Hopkins University Loyola University Maryland Institute College of Art Mc. Daniel College Notre Dame of Maryland University District of Columbia Colleges • • American University Catholic University The George Washington University Howard University

Common Black College Application http: //commonblackcollegeapp. com/ Apply to 53 Colleges for $35 • Pennsylvania - Cheyney University • Maryland – Coppin State University – Morgan State University • North Carolina – – – Bennett College Johnson C. Smith University Linvingstone College Saint Augustine’s College Shaw University • Virginia – – Norfolk State Virginia State University Virginia Union University Virginia University of Lynchburg

Common App Cont. Counselors will upload the following: • Transcript • Letter of Recommendation • Secondary School Report

FINAL GRADES • May 2019, each senior needing a final transcript must fill out a final transcript form and submit a self-addressed stamped envelope. • Final transcript request forms must be submitted before the seniors’ last day. • Bowie High School will mail the final transcript to the school requested.

SAT – http: //www. collegeboard. com Next Test: August 25 th (Deadline July 27 th) Students should take the SAT the spring semester of their Junior year and a 2 nd time in the fall of their senior year. ACT – http: //www. actstudent. org Next Test: July 14 th (Deadline June 15 th) September 8 th (Deadline August 10 th)

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NAVIANCE • Every student has a Naviance Account • They can sign in through CLEVER or utilize the Naviance Link on the Bowie High School website: – Click School Counseling Department under quick links – Click Important Information – Scroll down to Naviance

v In September College Representatives schedule visits to BHS v Listen to morning announcements to hear the schedule of schools v Go to North Counseling Office before school on the day of the visit to obtain a pass v If students obtain a pass and fail to show for the scheduled visit, they will not be permitted to attend any future college visits v Only sign up for schools that interest you v Prepare appropriate questions to ask the representatives

FINANCIAL AID • FAFSA fafsa. ed. gov Available October 1 st • SCHOLARSHIPS – – Fastweb. com Scholarships. com http: //www. pgcps. org/scholarships/ Local and Private Scholarships Email blast michele. gardiner@pgcps. org

OCTOBER 2018 APPROXIMATELY 90 REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PRESENT

q Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) q Decide on the branch of military you would like to join q Meet with the local recruiter q Finalize your plans and departure dates

TEST DATE INTERPRETATION November 2018 TBD GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS NO MILITARY OBLIGATION

GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2019!!