1. Senior Information September 18, 2012

2. Counselors Mrs. Phelps Grade 9 Mrs. Gover 10-12 A-F Mrs. Robertson 10-12 G-O Mrs. Key-Baldwin 10-12 P-Z

3. Senior Meetings • Each senior will meet with his/her counselor in October 2012 during an individual meeting

4. Graduation June 15, 2013

5. Standard Diploma23 Standard Credits and 6 Verified Credits Standard Verified • English 4 2 • Mathematics 3 1 • Laboratory Science 3 1 • History & Social Sciences 4 1 • Health & P.E. 2 • Fine Arts or Practical Arts 1 • Electives 6 • Student Selected SOL 1

6. Advanced Diploma24 Standard Credits and 9 Verified Credits Standard Verified • English 4 2 • Mathematics 4 2 • Laboratory Science 4 2 • History & Social Sciences 4 2 • Foreign Language 3 • Health & P.E. 2 • Fine Arts or Practical Arts 1 • Electives 2 • Student Selected SOL 1

7. Testing SAT- Collegeboard.com ACT- ACTStudent.org ASVAB

8. NCAA-College Sports • www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

9. Preparing for college and career • Start looking at colleges and careers • Plan college visits • Apply to colleges and know deadlines! • Prepare resumes for letters of recommendation • Request letters of recommendation (at least a week before needed) and write essays early!

10. Preparing for college and career • Request transcript (at least a week before needed) and SAT/ACT scores • Visit SAT/ACT free preparation websites • Take SAT/ACT • Take the ASVAB if planning on joining military

11. Preparing for college and career • Register on www.fastweb.com for scholarships and look at SHS website for scholarship information • Please refer to the college handbook/handout for detailed information