College and Career

9th grade parent night

Amira Alexander - College Adviser

Sharnell Dixon - 9th and 10th Grade Counselor
Hunter Dansby - NCSU
Leaundra Clay - NCSU
Cassandra Haddock - NCSU
 Tonight we will discuss:

1. High School Transcripts 4. Summer opportunities

We’ll discuss what a high school transcript will look like We will share with you all of local summer
for your student and the high school requirements for opportunities available to your student
graduation.
2. High School pathways
Guidance counselors will further explain the different 5. College Basics
choices available for your child to choose from.
We will discuss the college entrance
3. Tardy Policy requirements and new developments in the
college admission requirements.
The guidance staff will explain the high school tardy
policy .
 Meet n’ Greet!
This is where we get to know one another
Sharnelle Dixon-9th and 10th grade counselor
Christa Bass- 11th and 12th grade counselor
Melba Keathley- Career Development Coordinator
Amira Alexander- College Adviser
 Getting to know your child’s teachers!

Mr. Christian Ms. Betty Mr. Brandon

Clark Bynum Hill

World History English Earth Science

Ms. Georgie Mr. Kate Keller

Wilkins
Math
Math
 1
High School Transcript

What is a transcript?
How to interpret your students’ transcript
 Understanding your
students’ transcript:

Part 1- student name,

student number ,
address, parent
information , school
information

*check to make sure

information is updated
 Understanding your
students’ transcript:

Part 2- course name,

numerical grade given,
credits earned, courses
remaining to enter 4-yr
universities

*check to make sure

information is
correct/updated
 Understanding your students’ transcript:

Part 3- GPA (unweighted and weighted), class rank,

credits earned towards graduation

*check to make sure information is correct

 2
High School Pathways

Students must take at least four technical credits from a

career cluster. At least three of the technical credits must
come from the Foundation Courses with at least one of the
Foundation Courses at the completer level (t). The fourth
technical credit may be either a Foundation or Enhancement
Course.
 3
Tardy Policy
All students adhere to this policy.
 The policy is as follows:

Tardies and absences shall be

recorded on the student’s report
Verification of absences in the
card and on his/her permanent
event of absences or tardiness, it
record.
shall be the responsibility of the
student to bring to the office a
note signed by the parent or
Student in grades six through
guardian giving reason for such
twelve who are absent one-half
absence or tardiness.
the class will be counted absent
for the class period.
 4
Summer Opportunities

How to maximize your students’ summer

 Summer
programs!
About the program:
Students will learn about the
Pre-Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Clinical Research,
and Nursing undergraduate
programs through lectures and
hands on labs and activities.

Date: June 12, 2018 and June 19,

2018

Deadline: May 11, 2018

Fee: $25
Campbell University - Discovery Days
Ag-Discovery at NC State University
is an outreach program to help students
learn about careers in plant science.
Students chosen to participate in
Ag-Discovery will explore a research topic
through hands-on laboratory
experiences, workshops, and field trips.
Students will also participate in character
and team-building activities and diversity
workshops.

Dates: June 18 – June 29, 2018

Deadline: March 12, 2018

Fee: free
North Carolina State University- Ag-Discovery
Crime Scene Processing involves the
study of objects that relate to a crime.
The objects are evidence and analyzing
the evidence is what crime scene
technicians do. They observe, classify,
compare, use numbers, measure,
predict, interpret data, and draw
inferences. Crime Scene Technicians
they are and crimes they solve.

Dates: July 10 – 13, 2018

Fee:$80

Wayne Community College-Crime Scene Investigation

Academy
 5
College Admission
Requirements
What does it take to get into college these
days?
 College Admission Requirements

4 English courses University specific: FAFSA - Free

4 Math courses 2.5 GPA Application for
Federal Student Aid
3 Science courses 880 SAT/ 17 ACT
2 Social Studies
courses *RDS - Residency
Extracurricular
Determination Service
activities
Volunteer hours
(recorded and verified)
 “
Student Athletes

Register for a free Profile Page

at eligibilitycenter.org to
receive reminders about
NCAA academic and
amateurism requirements
 “Typical” timeline
end of junior year end of senior year
Freshman/sophomore years
◈ Taking the ACT/SAT (and sending scores to ◈ Signing day!-NLI
◈ Register on eligibility center Eligibility Center) ◈ Official/final
◈ Focus on academics and ◈ Official and unofficial visits to campus transcripts
building a GPA ◈ Highlight tapes, scouting visits at games, ◈ Final NCAA
“evaluations” amateurism
◈ 10/16 core courses COMPLETED certification

early junior year early senior year

◈ Continued/increased visits to campuses
◈ Ensure on track for graduation ◈ Finishing strong!
◈ Increased communication with ⬥ GPA
coaches ⬥ SAT/ACT retake
◈ Highlight tapes (Huddle, etc.) ◈ Continued scouting visits
◈ Register with the
Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center if
not done
 College Options

◈ Public
◈ Private
◈ Community
◈ Vocational
Talent Search
A local organization that helps your child with
collegiate dreams! Free to join! Applications are
available!
 Paying for Higher Education

FAFSA Grants Scholarships

Free Application for Money you don’t have Money you don’t have
Federal Student Aid to repay; based on to pay back; based on
need academics and talent

Loans
Money you borrow to Work Study
help you pay for Money you earn from
a job provided by the
college
college
What does your students need to aim for?
Where does your student fall now?
 Important to Consider
Honors classes: offer the
same curriculum as regular classes
but are tailored for high-achieving
students
Savings account: a bank
account that earns interest
Meet your counselor: Mrs.
Dixon and Mrs. Bass
Why? These classes challenge your student
and look great on college applications!
Why? College is expensive! The earlier you
start saving, the more you’ll have for their
future.
Why? She can help make sure you’re in the
right class, learn about volunteer
opportunities, write recommendation
letters, etc.
 Thanks for coming!

Any questions?