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BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL. Congratulations Class of 2015. COUNSELORS. A - Ca Dr. Trusty [email protected] Cb - Gard Mrs. Thomas-Nelson [email protected] Gare - Ka Ms. Hooban [email protected] - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A - Ca Dr. Trusty [email protected]
Cb - Gard Mrs. Thomas-Nelson [email protected]
Gare - Ka Ms. Hooban [email protected] Kb - Oli Ms. Moore [email protected] Olj - Spei Dr. Taylor [email protected] Spej - Z Mrs. Gardiner [email protected]
Senior Class Administrator: Ms. Washington [email protected]
Information You Need Class of 2015 Reference Sheet
Senior contractSAMPLE RESUME WRITING
Sample Resume
Personal Data Sheet
Transcript Request
SAT and ACT Test Dates
SAT and ACT comparison sheet
FAFSA Website
NCAA Eligibility
College Essay writing help sign up in
guidance
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
STUDENTS MUST Earn a minimum of 21 credits including
4 English3 Mathematics ( including Algebra 1 and Geometry)3 Social Studies ( U.S. History, Government, World History)3 Science (including Biology)1 Fine Arts1 Foundations of Technology½ Personal Fitness½ Health Education
Complete a state-approved pathway to graduation which includes either2 Foreign Language Credits
OR2 Advanced Technology Credits
ORCompletion of a state approved career and technology program such as Career Cooperative Education (work study)
Complete 24 hours of student service. . (Obtain Site Approval before you do your hours)
HSA• 2015 GRADUATES MUST TAKE AND PASS THE HSA TESTS.• Passing Scores:
• Algebra 1 - 412• Biology - 400• English 10 - 396
A combined score of 1208.
Make-up HSA Test- October 2014
Some students will be enrolled in an HSA AVP Course.
• 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 andstudents to review.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Seniors needing a letter of recommendation or a secondary school report for college applications should do the following:
• Complete a thorough resume (sample in folder).• Turn in resume and/or application to appropriate
teacher/counselor.• Give 15 business days to complete letter of
recommendation.• Students must pick up their letter of recommendation/
application. Guidance will not mail applications to the college.
Transcript Request
• Students should:• Submit the permission to release information form
with 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 Guidance secretary three –five business days to generate transcript.
• Return to pick up transcript (Guidance will not mail or fax transcripts).
FINAL GRADES
• May 2015, each senior needing a final transcript must fill out a final transcript form.
• Final transcript request forms must be submitted before the senior’s last day.
• Bowie High School will mail the final transcript to the school requested.
In September College Representatives schedule visits to BHS Listen to morning announcements to hear the schedule of schools
Go to Guidance before 1st period on the day of the visit to obtain a pass
If a student obtains a pass and fails to show for the scheduled visit, they will not be permitted to attend any future college visits
Only sign up for schools that interest you
Prepare appropriate questions to ask the representatives
OCTOBER 14, 2014
APPROXIMATELY 100 REPRESENTATIVESWILL BE PRESENT
2 YEAR INSTITUTION WHERE STUDENTS CAN EARN AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE, AND/OR TRANSFER CREDITS TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
NO SAT/ACT SCORES ARE REQUIRED
PLACEMENT EXAMS ARE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE A STUDENT’S LEVEL INTO COLLEGE LEVEL MATH AND ENGLISH COURSES
SAT – http://www.collegeboard.com
ACT – http://www.actstudent.org
1. FIND OUT WHAT COLLEGE WILL COST
2. SEE IF YOU’RE SAVING ENOUGH
3. ESTIMATE YOUR SHARE
4. SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
5. APPLY FOR AID AND LOANS
6. COMPARE YOUR AID AWARDS
FAFSA WEBSITE
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Submit the FAFSA formon or after January 1, 2015
TEST DATE INTERPRETATION
FALL 2014 TBD
GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
NO MILITARY OBLIGATION
Sign up for the ASVAB Decide on the branch of military you would
like to join
Meet with the local recruiter
Finalize your plans and departure dates
GOOD LUCKCLASS OF
2015!!