PostHigh School Planning Liberty High School Class of

Post-High School Planning Liberty High School Class of 2018

Your School Counselors: Mrs. Hamilton: A- E Mrs. Taylor: F- K Mr. Putt: L- Q Ms. Cattrano: R- Z Mrs. Luette: Student Support Mrs. Trump: Career Coordinator Mrs. Seegren and Mrs. Tucker: Counseling Office Secretaries Junior meetings: You will receive a pass during mod 1 to meet with your counselor to discuss course requests, and college/career planning.

Double Check Your Graduation Requirements! Total of twenty-five (25) credits Including passing 4 credits senior year Four years of attendance after grade 8 Must take a math and English class during senior year Seventy five (75) service learning hours 55 hours by the end of this year Pass the HSAs (Gov’t, Bio)/ Take PARCC tests Check the letter you will receive in June with your specific requirements! You will also receive a letter next January detailing your requirements.

Specific Graduation Requirements Academic Area English Social Studies Credits 4 3 Govt. , U. S. Hist. , World Hist. Science 3 Physics, Chemistry, Biology Mathematics 4 Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II (Must enroll in a math class during senior year) Academic Area Fine Arts Technology Education Physical Education Health Financial Literacy * World Language (AND Algebra II) OR Advanced Technology (AND Algebra II) OR Completer Program Credits 1 1 1 ½ ½ 2 2 4– 9

Planning For Your Senior Yearspecial programs Internships – see your counselor this year (you must be working on a completer or career major to do an internship). Make an appointment to see Mrs. Trump to discuss specifics. Dual Enrollment – see your counselor the semester before you’d like to enroll FAQ on the LHS School Counseling Website Parent meeting required

Options after High School Two-year college Four-year college Trade/Technical school § Hands on experience § Job placement Military § Free education (college and technical) Employment

College Planning: To Do During Your Junior Year Review your senior year course selections to ensure rigor. Keep your grades up. This semester is the last to factor into your cumulative GPA. Use websites to explore colleges, majors, and careers. Register with NCAA Clearinghouse and Service Academies (if applicable). Think about application essays and who to ask for letters of recommendation. Take the tests! Plan ahead as tests are only offered on certain dates. SAT, SAT II (Subject Tests), ACT, ASVAB, AP

Things to Consider When Looking at Colleges Size Small: under 2, 000 Medium: 2, 000 - 15, 000 Large: over 15, 000 Location (city, state, distance from home) Public or Private Cost Majors offered Academic and Social Atmosphere Teacher to Student ratio Campus Setting Urban, Suburb, Rural

What colleges are looking for in your application: Academic Record: GPA, class rank, consistency, improvement, difficulty of classes Testing: SAT, SAT II, ACT, AP Extracurricular Activities: Sports, clubs, leadership roles Letters of Recommendation: At least one person who has background knowledge of your academic ability Honors and Awards: Special recognition for skill or talent Essay/Personal Statement: How are you unique? Interview: Personal presentation, questions to demonstrate knowledge of the college

ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline Registration with Late Fee CCPS Test Sites September 10, 2016 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 -19 LHS October 22, 2016 Sept. 17 -30 ---- December 10, 2016 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 -18 ---- February 11, 2017 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 -20 ---- April 8, 2017 Mar. 3 Mar. 4 -17 LHS June 10, 2017 May 5 May 6 -19 ---- SAT signupswww. collegeboard. com ACT signupswww. actstudent. org SAT TEST DATES TEST(S) OFFERED Regular Registration CLOSES LATE Registration CLOSES - ONLINE CCPS TESTING SITES October 1, 2016 SAT and Subject Tests Sept. 1 Sept. 20 LHS, MVHS, WHS November 5, 2016 SAT and Subject Tests Oct. 7 Oct. 25 WHS December 3, 2016 SAT and Subject Tests Nov. 3 Nov. 22 ---- January 21, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests Dec. 21 Jan. 10 LHS, WHS March 11, 2017 SAT ONLY Feb. 10 Feb. 28 ---- May 6, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests Apr. 7 Apr. 25 MVHS, WHS June 3, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests May 9 May 24 LHS

Senior Year Timeline Summer Visit Colleges Narrow your choices Finish your college essay/personal statement Look at applications and deadlines Schedule senior meeting with your counselor and come to Summer Bootcamp sessions Fall Take SAT and/or ACT one last time Request transcripts from School Counseling Office Ask for Teacher/Counselor recommendations Start sending out your applications (early deadlines begin in October) Keep your grades up. Colleges will still review quarter one, mid year, and final grades.

How To Get More Information About Colleges Online Searches College. Board Big. Future. collegeboard. org/college-search www. getin 2 college. com (password protected, access from School Counseling section of LHS website or your Blue Handbook) College Visits & Open Houses (excused absence for 3 days with pre-approval) College Information Sessions at LHS during PAWSsign up in counseling office College Fairs- county college fair in October at CCC

Is Community College Right for Me? Provides time to explore options and improve your GPA Offers significant cost savings Simple application process Begin a bachelor’s degree and prepare to transfer credits If your GPA is competitive and you plan to take the SATs, consider the Hill Scholar’s program at Carroll. Visit http: //www. carrollcc. edu/ for more information. Open House on Thursday, April 12 from 6 -8. Please register to attend this event online or by calling 410 -386 -8430

Employment? Look for training opportunities Apprenticeships On the job training Career Programs Career Here at Carroll (and other non credit training programs) BERC (Business Employment Resource Center) DORS(resource for students with IEPs and 504 s) May include tuition reimbursement Volunteer Work (Peace Corps and / or Americorps)

Joining the Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard ) Earn money Expenses, from housing and food to health care and life insurance are paid Help pay for college ROTC programs in college Partial or full scholarships Upon graduation, students are military officers Serve on active duty, Army Reserves, or the National Guard. Take the ASVAB www. asvabprogram. com Contact recruiters (look for them during lunch shifts) Decide if the military is the right career path for you

Questions? Visit the LHS School Counseling Website (links for College and Career Resources, Career Connections, Scholarships, Service Learning, etc. )