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Welcome
Parents of the Class of 2016
Agenda
Welcome Donna RitterSenior Information Senior CommitteeGraduation Supplies Graduate Services
Yearbook Jeff PeakeCareers Jaconna BaileyStudent Services Lisa Nathan
Senior CommitteeYou will see members
names posted soon. This will be posted on the
Senior Information page.Important Events for the
class of 2016
Outstanding Senior Procedure
Seniors have to apply Applications are due November 20,
2015 Applicants must demonstrate:
-Leadership abilities-Involvement in school activities-At least a 3.0 GPA (weighted)
Dates to Remember
Important Dates document is linked to the Senior Information page
Committee Work Song, t-shirt, and mural committees will turn in
3 or more choices so that the Class of 2016 can cast a vote for class song, class t-shirt, and senior mural
CHS HOMECOMING WEEK – Oct.5 - Oct. 9 A Graduate Service Representative will meet
with the Class of 2016 in November with information concerning graduation supplies, such as caps, gowns, announcements and memory books. Graduate Service Visit and will then take orders about two weeks later.
Dates to Remember May 13 Senior Picnic
Cap and Gown Group picture
May 20 Senior Picnic (rain date)
May 25 Senior Athletic Banquet TBA Scholarship Night June 10 Senior Breakfast &
Graduation
SENIOR PARENT COMMITTEES
Senior Picnic – May 13 (rain date May 20)If you would like to serve on this committee notification for meetings will be posted on the Senior Information page. If you own a business that can donate money, food, or door prizes, please let the committee know.
Senior Breakfast – June 10 If you would like to serve on this committee notification for meetings will be posted on the Senior Information page. If you own a business that can donate money, food, or door prizes, please let the committee know.
PROM
Friday- April 29, 2016 Seniors bringing dates that are non-
CHS students, must have prior approval
Seniors and their dates must show their ID and ticket at the door. All non-CHS students must show a picture ID and ticket at the door
Tickets are non-transferrable
PROM
All school rules apply Dress should be appropriate for the
occasion; if in doubt, bring in a picture of the dress prior to the prom
Once a student enters the prom, he/she may not leave and come back
Prom court is made up of seniors
Additional Information
On the school website, there is a link for Student Life and under that you can see a page for Senior Information for those graduating in 2016.
Important dates for students and parents will be included on this page.
Outstanding Senior Applications may be linked on the Seniors of 2016 page (depending upon committee decision)
Graduate Services East
Caps Gowns Invitations Memory Items
Presentation in November Orders in December
The 2016 ClahischoClayton High School’s
All-Color YearbookOrder Now at:
Jostensyearbooks.com
“Early-Bird” Sale Through Tomorrow!
$55 plus tax, and I have a few extra forms with me tonight – I have to have these by tomorrow afternoon.
Mailings for our regular sales drive will go out next month.
Additional extras such as name stamps and cover protectors are available.
Name stamps available through January.
Purchase a Senior Recognition Ad Now!
The perfect way to honor your senior.Recognition ads are timeless – they will
mean as much to your senior (and you!) in years to come as they will in May.
We are continuing our online ordering system that we switched over to last year.
Jostens Convenient Online Ordering
Visit jostensadservices.comOrder by February 5th, 2016 ($315, $200, $130, $85)
Automated payment processing.Easy online ad creation that allows parents to
preview the ad as they create it.Customer service support for parents.Wide variety of template choices available.
All Ads are in Full Color!
Further Ad Customization and Reminders
Once your ad has been finalized and “dropped” into our side of the website, the yearbook staff can still add background color and font customizations.
Other reminders: senior portraits, permission forms for publications, senior quotes.
Yearbooks arrive in mid-May and seniors get theirs just prior to the senior picnic – we sold out last year, so reserve your copy as soon as possible!
Contact Jeff Peake at [email protected], or at 553-4064 (ext. 1598).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR SENIORS
Jaconna BaileyCareer Development Coordinator
CAREER GUIDANCE
Assist in researching career interests
Tips on completing resumes and cover letters
Tips for successful interviewing
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Check the Job Listings on the Comet’s Tale or postings in the Career Center
Youth Employment Certificates – Online at the NC Dept. of Labor
TESTING
Workkeys – (Career Readiness Test) All CTE Concentrators must take Career Readiness Test Measures skills and knowledge for employers Math, Reading, Locating Information Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Certificates
Accuplacer – Placement test Seniors going to Community Colleges Study Guides available in the career center
TESTING
ASVAB – Career exploration test Seniors interested in the military/other
careers Recruiters will be in the cafeteria or
career center periodically throughout the year and students can compare the different branches.
Career and College PromiseCollege Transfer
Begin preparing for your career now.
Minimum 3.0 GPAMeet Benchmark in English, Reading,
and Math on assessment tests English American Literature Precalculus Public Speaking Biology Psychology Chemistry Microeconomics
Career & College PromiseCTE Leads to a certificate, diploma, or
degreeMinimum 2.0 GPA
Pathways Accounting Heating & Air Bioprocess Spanish Interpreter Computer-Integrated
Machining Cosmetology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Emergency Medical
Science Fire Protection
Technology
Heavy Equip. & Transport Horticulture Technology Industrial Systems
Technology Information Systems
Security Medical Office
Administration Diploma Networking Technology
diploma Nursing Assistant Office Administration
Diploma Paralegal Diploma Welding Technology
CAREER FAIR Career Fair held at JCC each year
(Parents) If you have a business or would like to share information about your Career, contact the CDC to arrange for you to join us at the Career Fair.
Senior Counselors
• Jacquelyn Harris, A-G [email protected]
• Jessica Druzak, H-O [email protected]
• Lisa Nathan, P-Z [email protected]
Graduation Requirements ALL students must complete the
requirements for the “Future Ready Core” course of study.
5 English credits 4 Math credits3 Science credits 4 Social Studies credits1 Health/PE credit4 credits fulfilling an “Elective
Concentration Area” 8 elective credits
Total = 28
4-Year College…what is required to apply?
Completed application. Students may apply through the school’s own portal, CFNC, or Common Application.
Application fee Official transcript Official SAT or ACT score report Teacher recommendation (as
requested) Counselor Report (as requested)
4-year Schools in the University of North Carolina System
1. Appalachian State University2. East Carolina University
3. Elizabeth City State University4. Fayetteville State University
5. North Carolina A&T State University6. North Carolina Central University7. North Carolina State University
8. UNC Asheville9. UNC-Chapel Hill10. UNC Charlotte
11. UNC Greensboro12. UNC Pembroke
13. UNC Wilmington14. UNC School of the Arts
15. Western Carolina University16. Winston-Salem State University
UNC System Minimum Admission Requirements:
GPA SAT Score (CR + M)
ACT Composite Score
2.5 800 17
Admission Profiles (for schools most popular w/ CHS
graduates)School Name SAT Mid 50% range (CR)
SAT Mid 50% Range (M)
ACT Scores Range
Avg WeightedGPA
Admit Rate (percentage)
Appalachian State 530-620 530-620 23-28 4.20 63
East Carolina 470-550 490-560 19-23 3.67 77
Fayetteville State 400-470 410-490 17-21 3.25 50
NC A&T 410-490 420-500 17-21 2.68 57
NC Central 400-470 410-480 17-19 3.20 43
NC State 560-650 600-680 26-31 4.42 51
UNC-Chapel Hill 600-690 610-710 27-32 4.5 28
UNC-Charlotte 490-570 510-600 21-25 3.86 64
UNC-Greensboro 470-560 470-560 21-25 3.67 59
UNC-Wilmington 550-630 560-640 22-26 4.10 59
Western Carolina 460-560 470-560 20-24 3.75 43
Data from www.collegeportraits.org for freshman entering Fall 2014
SAT: Aptitude test with math, critical reading, and writing
sections. Revised SAT begins in March 2016. Very few seniors
should need to test this late. ACT:
Achievement test with math, critical reading, science, and writing sections.
All seniors who were in 11th grade in NC took the ACT test in March 2015. Score reports were mailed to the home.
Students are not required to take both, but can if you choose. Schools will accept scores from either/both tests
The student must send scores to the college through their ACT or College Board account
Colleges will consider the higher of all scores they receive (superscoring).
Not required for admission to community college.
SAT vs. ACT
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Community College Admission
“Open Door” admissions No application fee SAT/ACT is not required Applications for Fall 2015 will be
available Nov 2-6 (CAW), and again in January 2016.
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www.cfnc.org An extremely useful website for college
planning. Research and compare schools, research careers.
Apply to college (must use if applying to community college)
Submit transcripts electronically (required for all NC schools)
Students must create an account to submit applications and transcripts
35Clayton High Classroom Guidance Notes
Scholarships Generally for students who have good grades and
SAT/ACT scores, and have been active in school and/or community.
CHS maintains a listing for national, state and local scholarships. It is updated at least once/month. Access through CHS website.
Start looking now at: CHS Student Services website (subscribe!) CFNC.org College/Universities Collegeboard.com Fastweb.com
You should apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA after Jan. 01, 2016. Apply early!!! Most schools have a FAFSA deadline of March 1st.
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