CLASS OF 2016
Surviving and Thriving During Your
Senior Year
OVERVIEW
Planning for Graduation
• What are your goals?
• How do you get from here to there?
• What services are available?
STANDARD DIPLOMA
Course Credits
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English
Math
Science
Social Science
Health & PE
Fine or Practical Arts
Economics/Finance
Electives
Student Selected Test
Total
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
22
Verified Credits
2
1
1
1
1
6
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
Course Credits
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English
Math
Science
Social Science
Foreign Language
Health & PE
Fine or Practical Arts
Economics/Finance
Electives
Student Selected Test
Total
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
3
26
Verified Credits
2
2
2
2
1
9
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
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4- or 2-year college
Trade and Technical Schools
Apprenticeship Programs
Military
Entry Level Employment
COLLEGE PLANNING
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collegeboard.org for college information
ACT.org for information
Virginia Wizard (virginiawizard.org)
School counselors
ACCESS advisor
WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR
• Grades in all courses (grade point average)
• SAT/ACT scores
• Recommendations from teachers or
counselors
• Work and school activities (Resume)
• Community service hours
• Interview
TESTING FOR COLLEGE
• SAT I and II
• www.sat.org/register
• ACT
• www.actstudent.org/start
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
• College Fair, October 26, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
Nansemond River High School
• Online at college websites (preferred)
• KFHS Counseling Center (limited copies)
• May use Common Application
www.commonapp.org
--Must have an e-mail address
--Simplified method that goes to multiple colleges
--Keeps track of colleges and paperwork
submitted
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
• Visit NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
• $75 registration fee (approximately)
• Students must register to be eligible to play
Division I or II sports in college
• Contact Mr. Baxter in the Counseling Center if
you have any questions
• APPLY EARLY!
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
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Grants
Scholarships
Local Awards
Loans
Work Study
Most can be used at 2- or 4-year colleges or
technical schools
• Americorps grants
FAFSA
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• FAFSA form used to determine eligibility for
federal grants and loans
• Financial Aid Night, November
• January 2, 2016 first day can submit
• Funds are limited
• See Mrs. Miller, ACCESS Advisor, for assistance
SCHOLARSHIPS
• At the King’s Fork High School website, under
“Guidance”
http://kfhs.spsk12.net/
• Check scholarships KFHS has listed
• Check other websites listed
KFHS WEBSITE
MILITARY
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Students must take the ASVAB test
Will be given at KFHS on November 6th
Must sign up due to limited seating
www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab
MILITARY CONTACTS
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Air Force 757-825-6719
Army 757-934-3218
Marines 757-934-2211
Navy 757-539-3766
Army National Guard 757-925-2441
NOT GOING TO COLLEGE?
• Consider certificate programs at community
colleges
• Tidewater Community College
www.tcc.edu/academics/programs
• Paul D. Camp Community College
www.pdc.edu/academic-programs
• Technical Schools
IMPORTANT DATES
• Senior Awards Night – May 11, 2016
• Graduation: June 11, 2016, 9 a.m.
(IMPORTANT: Note the earlier graduation
date)
• Senior Prom: To be determined, usually May
• Senior Picnic: To be determined, usually May
• Financial Aid Night: November 18, 2015,
6:30 p.m.
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
• Senior Dues: $10 if paid Junior Year dues; $50
if did not pay Junior dues
• Due by November 30th;
• Yearbook: $60-$70
• Prom: Tickets approximately $50
• Graduation Robes: Approximately $25
• AP Testing: $92; due between Feb. 18-28
MORE MONEY
• College Application Fees: $25-$100
• Testing Fees: SAT - $54.50; ACT - $56.50
Fee Waivers available for students receiving
free or reduced lunch
• NCAA Eligibility: $75
Waiver available if student used waiver for SAT
or ACT
COUNSELING SERVICES
• Aid in college search
• Provide career assessment services
• Guide students through application process
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
• Provide official transcripts – student requests
transcripts through Parchment.com
• Provide letter of recommendation – requires
written request 5 days in advance with list of
activities or resume
TEAM MEMBERS
We’re here to help
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Mrs. Eberwine
Mrs. Coley
Mr. Baxter
Mrs. Jerlin
Mrs. Miller
A–E
F – J, All IB
K–R
S–Z
ACCESS Advisor
HOW TO CONTACT US
• Phone, 923-5240
• Fax, 923-5241
• Mrs. Eberwine, A – E
maryeberwine@spsk12.net
• Mrs. Coley, F-K, all IB
reneacoley@spsk12.net
CONTACT, cont’d
• Mr. Baxter, L – R
brucebaxter@spsk12.net
• Mrs. Jerlin, S-Z
charlenejerlin@spsk12.net
• Mrs. Miller, ACCESS Advisor
amiller@accesscollege.org
GUIDANCE BLOG
THINGS TO DO
FIRST SEMESTER
• Register and take required tests
• Attend college fairs, visit campuses
• Complete applications – goal should be to turn in
applications by December 1st
• Pay senior dues
• Order cap and gown
• Research scholarships
• APPLY EARLY!!!!!
THINGS TO DO (continued)
SECOND SEMESTER:
• Complete and submit FAFSA application as
early as possible—aim for January
• Research and apply for scholarships
• Make sure all financial obligations are cleared
(library books owed, missing textbooks, club
money or athletic gear)
• Send in required deposits to colleges or other
postsecondary schools
Websites
• Suffolk Public Schools
www.spsk12.net
• King’s Fork High School
kfhs.spsk12.net
• Guidance blog
Blogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance