1 CANE baY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2018
2 WHAT WE WILL LEARN TONIGHTHow to Stay in the Know Expectations Important Dates Graduation Requirements State Scholarships & Grants College Application Information ACT/SAT Information
3 WHO TO KNOW Tim McDowell, Principal Athletic DirectorADMINISTRATION Tim McDowell, Principal Athletic Director Cynthia McBride, Assistant Principal Kelli Farless , Assistant Principal Chris Buchholz, Assistant Principal Tiffany Brown, Assistant Principal Adrian Busch, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
4 WHO TO KNOW GUIDANCE Dr. Juann Edmondson, Director, 9th – 12th (A – B)Susan Pitcher, Counselor, 9th – 12th (C – F) Whitney Gooden, Counselor, 9th – 12th (G – Kel) Felicia Williamson, Counselor, 9th – 12th (Kem – Ne) Andrew Hirak, Counselor, 9th – 12th (Ni – Sim) Kris Presley, Counselor, 9th – 12th (Sin – Z)
5 CBHS WEBSITE
6 Look for School Counseling Under the Resource TabStay Updated!
7 Look for Scholarship Link Under the Resource TabStay Updated!
8 REFUSAL TO FAIL!!! Content Recovery –Assigned by teacher EACH QUARTER –IF your teacher doesn’t offer it, ASK!!! Credit Recovery –See your school counselor. Tutoring –Each teacher offers tutoring! Look for a posted tutoring schedule or ASK!!!
9 TEST PREP OPTIONS South Carolina Virtual School offers free, self-paced practice for ACT PSAT SAT AP exams See your School Counselor for more information!! Learning Express Library through the state library system also offers free, self- paced practice for See Mrs. Edwards in the Media Center for more information!!
10 COMMUNICATION Parent Portal –Web based program giving parents & students access to grades, attendance, school news, fees, and more… Teachers update their grade books and websites at least once each week If you do not have an account yet, pick up the form in the office—fill it out & return, and a password will be mailed to you within hours!
11 Other important dates Senior Pictures Deadline: See Mrs. Summers September – October: Senior IGP Meetings September 28: Jostens Senior Cap & Gown senior meeting. Order forms will be sent home. October 5th Jostens Graduation Supply orders will be taken from 9:00 to 4:00. November 8th: College Application Day December 1st: All College Applications should be completed.
12 South Carolina Diploma RequirementsGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS South Carolina Diploma Requirements BCSD HONORS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS English/Language Arts - 4 credits Mathematics - 4 credits Natural Science - 3 credits US History - 1 credit Economics - ½ credit US Government - ½ credit Other Social Studies - 1 credit PE or JROTC - 1 credit Computer Science - 1 credit Electives - 7 credits Foreign Language/Occupational Elective - 1 credit Total – 24 credits Complete a minimum of 28 credits Receive no grade below 77 in any course in grades nine through 12 Earn four credits in high school (grades nine through 12) in each of the four core subjects (math, English, science and social studies) Complete at least half of the core subjects taken at the honors, dual credit, advanced placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) level Take four courses in core areas to include English and math during his/her senior year Receive credits for one of the following combinations -two AP courses or four dual credit courses - one AP and two dual credit courses - two IB courses • Earn three foreign language credits Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of (without rounding) on the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale
13 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTSStudents must follow state and district attendance policies or will be denied credit 2 Credit Course –10 Days 1 Credit Course –5 Days
14 BECOME A BERKELEY COUNTY CAPSTONE GRADUATEEngage in meaningful experiences to help you become college and career ready. Have access to more scholarship opportunities. Earn an college prep or honors elective credit, by the end of senior year. Showcase grades, skills, and talents to colleges and employers via STEM premier. All students have the ability to become CAPSTONE graduates, they will engage in meaningful experiences that will help them become college and career ready; they will develop a digital portfolio for employers and colleges to access on Stem Premier; they will have access to more scholarship opportunities and will be eligible to receive an honors or college prep elective credit upon graduation.
15 Institutional scholarships and awards $cholarships-WHERE Do I Start? Online search engines are a great place to start – FastWeb.com, Scholarships.com, Cappex.com, SchoolSoup.com, and MANY, MANY more Institutional scholarships and awards Scholarship resources are listed on the scholarship page of the Cane Bay High School’s Website, under Resource and the “Scholarship Information” Link Website will be CONTINUOUSLY updated, so check back every week!!
16 Needing Reminders for all these Senior dates and ScholarshipsNeeding Reminders for all these Senior dates and Scholarships? Pick UP A Flyer before YOU leave to receive text message reminders
17 More Scholarship Info…Applications requiring a transcript MUST be turned in to Mrs. Gadsden one week prior to the due date or postmark deadline! Bring copies of letters to report ALL offers, even those you will not accept!!! Let’s beat the scholarship mark set by Seniors 2017 at $5,406,876.00 Scholarship recipients will be recognized at Senior Awards Night and scholarships offered will be printed in the graduation program!
18 PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPAcademic Criteria: Must meet ALL criteria – Score 1200 SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 27 ACT composite Earn a 3.5 minimum GPA at the end of the Junior year** Rank in the top 6% of the sophomore, junior or graduating senior class OR Score 1400 on SAT (Critical Reading & Math) or 32 ACT Earn a 4.0 GPA at the end of the Junior year** Award Amount: $6,700 Freshman year (sophomores, juniors & seniors may earn up to $7,500/yr) **GPA requirement at the end of the Senior year for Final Awards deadline ***Mr. Hirak will notify eligible seniors of application requirements.
19 LIFE SCHOLARSHIP 4-Year College Academic Criteria: Must meet 2 of the 3 criteria - Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the senior year Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class* Score at least 1100 on the SAT (CR & M only) or 24 on the ACT 2-Year College Academic Criteria: Award Amount:$5,000 or up to the cost of tuition*Students graduating in Summer School do not get ranked back in their class so can only qualify with the test score and GPA criteria for 4-year institution eligibility NO APPLICATION required. The COLLEGE will notify eligible students.
20 Hope Scholarship HOPE Scholarship –4-year CollegeOne-year merit-based for 1sttime entering freshmen Only available at four-year schools 3.0 Final GPA (but not eligible to receive LIFE) NO APPLICATION required. College will notify eligible students Award Amount: $2,800 toward cost of tuition Lottery Tuition Assistance Program –2-year College Only available at two-year schools Must be degree seeking student taking at least six credit hours Must complete the FAFSA Award Amount: Varies by funds available
21 New Academic Requirements 2018 Division II New Academic RequirementsNCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility 2018 Division I New Academic Requirements Complete 16 core courses. 10 of the 16 must be completed before 7th semester. 7 of 10 core must be in English, math, or science. Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.3. Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale. Graduate high school. 2018 Division II New Academic Requirements Complete 16 core courses. Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.2. Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division II sliding scale. Graduate high school. All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.
22 COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESSApply ONLINE and print confirmation and any ID they assign you. Remember your login information so you can check the status –GOOD IDEA TO ALWAYS USE THE SAME USERNAME & PASSWORD! If you complete a paper application you are responsible for mailing it before the application deadline and requesting your transcript! We DO NOT send copies of SAT/ACT scores. You must request an official copy be sent from the testing agency. Transcripts are free if requested through parchment. Paper transcripts are $2.00 each. Seniors are responsible for obtaining teacher recommendations.
23 College Admissions Testing2-Year Technical College : ACCUPLACER Placement Test FREE!! Contact TTC to arrange a testing date-Can test at any campus October 18 ACCUPLACER will be given here at CBH. Sign up in Guidance. 4-Year College/University: SAT –Must register online at ACT –Must register online at Fee waivers for SAT and/or ACT may be available for students receiving free or reduced price lunch Students planning to attend a technical college, even if transferring to a 4-year college later, do NOT have to take the SAT or ACT!
24 ASVAB Testing – October 26The test will be administered here at CBHS. See a recruiter for more information.
25 TRIDENT TECH’S NEW Placement AssessmentACCUPLACER® is an integrated system of computer-adaptive assessments designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. ACCUPLACER is NOT a pass/fail assessment. ACCUPLACER helps high school and college educators advise students about course selection, preparation, and opportunities for success at TTC. Students may only take the test 3 times within a 1 year time frame.
26 OR You Can Prepare for ACCUPLACER® The Official Web-Based Study AppThe Web-based student app features practice tests in Math, Reading Comprehension and Sentences Skills. OR TTC provides Free ACCUPLACER Online Practice Tests through their Learning Express Library at \ { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "http://slideplayer.com/12283717/72/images/26/OR+You+Can+Prepare+for+ACCUPLACER%C2%AE+The+Official+Web-Based+Study+App.jpg", "name": "OR You Can Prepare for ACCUPLACER® The Official Web-Based Study App", "description": "The Web-based student app features practice tests in Math, Reading Comprehension and Sentences Skills. OR. TTC provides Free ACCUPLACER Online Practice Tests through their Learning Express Library at http://libguides.tridenttech.edu/c.php g=320184&p=2568568. \", "width": "1024" }
28 2017 – 2018 SAT Test Dates and DeadlinesRegistration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Test Fees SAT (no essay) $45.00 SAT (with essay) $57.00 SAT (no essay) $73.00 SAT (with essay) $85.00 October 7 September 8 September 27 November 4 October 5 October 25 December 2 November 2 November 21 March 10 February 9 February 28 May 5 April 6 April 25 June 2 May 3 May 23
29 Penalty for Wrong Answers?ACT OR SAT? WHICH ONE? It's all about the numbers. Many students end up scoring substantially higher on the ACT; others may do equally well on the SAT. SAT vs. ACT content-based test Type of Test Reading: 1, 65-min section; Math: 1, 25-min section (no calculator) & 1, 55-min section (w/ calculator); Writing & Language: 1, 35-min section; Essay: 1, 50-min section (optional) Test Format English: 1, 45-min section; Math: 1, 60-min section (w/ calculator); Reading: 1, 35-min section; Science: 1, 35-min section; Writing: 1, 40-min essay (optional) reading, relevant words in context, math, grammar & usage, analytical writing (optional) Content Covered grammar & usage, math, reading, science reasoning, and writing (optional) questions are evidence and context-based in an effort to focus on real-world situations and multi-step problem-solving Test Style straightforward, questions may be long but are usually less difficult to decipher Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing are each scored on a scale of Composite SAT score is the sum of the two section scores and ranged from Scoring English, Math, Reading, and Science scores will each range between 1-36. Composite ACT score is the average of your scores on the four sections; ranges between 1-36 no – you do not lose points for incorrect answers Penalty for Wrong Answers? questions increase in difficulty level as you move through that question type in a section (except reading passage questions, which progress chronologically through the passage) Difficulty Levels difficulty level of the questions is random arithmetic, problem-solving & data analysis, heart of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; formulas provided Math Levels arithmetic, algebra I and II, functions, geometry, trigonometry; no formulas are provided
30 Senior T-Shirts Search for CBH T-shirts $20 Ladies t-shirts $25 Long sleeve t-shirt $30 Hoodies $35 All orders must be placed ONLINE by September 25! Remember, this is the ONLY CBH shirt with the names of all of the Seniors on the back!
31 Date: Wednesday, June 6 Time: 10:00am North Charleston ColiseumGRADUATION Date: Wednesday, June 6 Time: 10:00am North Charleston Coliseum
32 Thank you for Coming! We will be available for questions in the commons.