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Riverside High School

Welcome Parents! Class of 2020

School Counseling Office

• Office Hours 7:45 AM – 4 PM

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• Mrs. Rogers

C,F, W, X

• Mrs. Blevins

D, E, G, I, T, Z

• Mr. Sumerel

J, K, Y

• Mrs. Derrick

H, L, N

• Mrs. Busch

M, P, U, V

• Ms. Peasley

O, Q, R, S

• Ms. Hintalla

Have you seen this folder?

What information was in the Blue Folder?

• Senior Information Sheet with

Important Dates

• Application Information
• Unofficial Transcript – may use for

self reporting

• Graduation Progress Form
• How to request a transcript be sent

to a college through Naviance– see the printed front/back yellow sheet

Mailing to Senior Parents

• Should receive by the middle of

October

• Will include the following:

– Letter with important dates

• It will ask you to verify the correct

spelling of your senior’s name – used to order diploma covers and diplomas – there is a charge for reorders

– Graduation Progress Sheets

Social Media

RHS School Counselor @RHSWARRIORGUIDE RHS School Counseling

BAND MESSAGES

Seniors and their families should join @riverside2020 in the group "RHS Class of 2020" in the BAND app.

Mandatory Meetings & Graduation

• Senior Meeting – May 27 @ 9:30am

RHS Auditorium ***Date subject to change***

• Graduation Practice @ The Well

– June 1@ 7:30 am

• Graduation @ The Well

– June 2 @ 9am

• IF YOU MISS THE SENIOR MEETING &

GRADUATION PRACTICE, YOU WILL NOT WALK AT GRADUATION!

Upcoming Senior Events

• Greenville County College Fair – Sept. 16

5:30 PM-7:30 PM @ Greenville Convention Center

• Senior Make-up Pictures – Sept. 23-25

More information is on RHS website

• College Application Day @ RHS

October 16 -more information soon!

• Senior Graduation Supply

– Senior Assembly: 11-1; 2nd period; auditorium – Place Orders on 11-8 during lunch – Make-up orders on 12-5 during lunch

ATTENDANCE

• It’s their responsibility!

 No more than 5 unexcused absences in a ½ semester course (example: Government)  No more than 10 unexcused absences in a year long course (example: English 4)  Do NOT rely on Seat Time Recovery!  Keep up with attendance through the Parent Portal!

Class Dues & Debts

• Dues – $50

– Used to pay for Prom, Senior breakfast, and Graduation

• Payment made to Mrs. Armstrong in

J116 by Spirit Week!

• Failure to pay Dues & Debts – will

result in you not participating in Prom and not walking at graduation!

Counseling Activity Calendar

Link located on our web page

Graduation Requirements

• English – 4 units
• Math – 4 units
• Science – 3 units (1 with EOC – Biology)
• Social Studies – 1 unit
• US History – 1 unit
• Government – ½ unit
• Economics – ½ unit
• World Language/Career Course – 1 unit
• PE – 1 unit
• Computer Technology – 1 unit
• Electives – 7 units

4 Year College Requirements

• 2 to 3 consecutive years of

World Language

• 1 Fine Arts
• 3 Lab Sciences
• 1 unit of Math beyond Algebra 2

(example: Algebra 3, Pre-Calculus)

SC Technical College Requirements

• Graduate with High School Diploma
• Online application available
• SAT/ACT is NOT mandatory
• Entrance Test
• Graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher may be

eligible for Lottery Assistance

College Visits

• May use up to 3 absences prior to

the end of 3rd Quarter

• Absences MUST be pre-arranged

through the Attendance Office

• Absences DO COUNT against you!
• Refer to Student Handbook for

more information

Test Scores

• SAT/ACT test scores WILL NOT be sent

by RHS to colleges/universities

• Institutions & NCAA Clearinghouse

require that official scores be sent directly to the College/University by the Testing Service

– This may be done at the time of registration for SAT/ACT – Scores may be requested after the test administration

Scholarship Applications & Test Scores

• Test scores WILL be sent with

scholarship applications if requested by the student

Fee Waivers

• Students may qualify for a fee wavier

for SAT/ACT and college applications.

– Students must qualify for Free or Reduced lunch (current lunch application

must be on file.)

– Fee Waivers for SAT/ACT may be

• btained from your school counselor

– SAT College fee waivers are available on line after registration of test

College Applications

• Majority will be done on-line
• Request a copy of your transcript

through Naviance.

• Teacher recommendations should
• nly be sent to those colleges that

require them!

• Watch Deadlines!!

Application Checklist

• Double check your application

before submitting!

– Look for typos – Areas not completed

• Secondary School Report
• Application Fee
• Request your transcript

Recommendation Letters

• Teachers, Coaches, Employer, Youth

Minister

• Allow the recommender at least 2

weeks to complete the letter

• Provide a copy of your resume
• Provide mailing address, if applicable
• Write a hand-written thank you note

to the recommender!

Senior Smoke Signals

• Monthly scholarship newsletter

posted on the school web site.

– Important Dates – College Open House Dates – Financial Aid Information – Local Scholarship Opportunities

Senior Smoke Signal Link

Senior Smoke Signals

Scholarship Reminders

• Be Aggressive!
• Meet Deadlines
• NO Scholarship is too small!
• Do Your Own Research

– FastWeb.com – Scholarships.com

• Utilize the Senior Smoke Signals
• Complete the FAFSA in October!

General Eligibility Requirements for State Scholarships

SC HOPE, LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship SC Need-based Grant Lottery Tuition Assistance

• US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident*
• SC Resident*
• No felony convictions
• No second or subsequent alcohol/drug

misdemeanors

• Not in default of any state or federal loans
• Enroll in a degree-seeking program at an eligible

SC institution

*this must be determined at the time of high school graduation.

State Scholarships & Residency: Basic Breakdown

Students must have their immigration status verified through a federal process as either a US Citizen or legal permanent resident before they can be awarded any State scholarship. Students must be verified by the institution as a SC resident before they can be awarded any State scholarship. A student who is NOT verified as a US Citizen or legal permanent resident AND who is not verified as a SC resident at the time of their high school graduation cannot receive State scholarships at the time of initial enrollment or at any point in the future.

SC HOPE Scholarship

• 3.0 GPA upon graduation
• Must attend an eligible SC 4 year

institution.

• No application process! Institution

reviews final transcript

• Up to $2,800 for 1st academic year

ONLY!

LIFE Scholarship

• Earn 2 of the follow 3 requirements
• 3.0 Cumulative GPA upon graduation
• 1100/SAT or 24/ACT
• Rank in the top 30% of the graduating

class

Eligibility at a 4-year institution

• 3.0 Cumulative GPA (based on the SC

UGP) upon high school graduation

Eligibility at a 2-year institution

LIFE Scholarship

• Up to 4 consecutive semesters of

eligibility at a 2-year institution

• Up to 8 consecutive semesters of

eligibility at a 4-year institution

Terms of Eligibility

• Not to exceed to the Cost of

Attendance

• Must attend an eligible SC institution

Up to $5,000 per academic year

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Application Periods

• Any eligible student will need to be a part
• f the Early or Late Award application

process during their year of graduation

• TWO opportunities to apply:

– Early Award: December 15th – Late Award: June 15th

**a student cannot apply or earn the PFS once they have graduated high school**

• Counselor driven application process

– The application and application materials must be submitted via the high school.

PFS Eligibility Requirements

• Rank in the top 6% at the end of the

10th, 11th or the 12th grade year

• Earn a 1200 on the SAT/27 on the ACT

(through the June test administration of the graduating year)

• Earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on SC UGP)

OR

Alternate Criteria (without regard to rank)

• Earn a 1400 on the SAT/32 on the ACT

(through the June test administration of the graduating year)

• Earn a 4.0 cumulative GPA (based on the

SC UGP)

Palmetto Fellows

1st Year

• Up to

$6,700

2nd,3rd & 4th Years

• Up to

$7,500

Important PFS Points

• The student MUST attend an eligible 4-year institution

the fall semester immediately following high school graduation

– Enrolling in a 2-year institution during a fall or spring semester forfeits the student’s PFS eligibility – Not enrolling the fall semester upon high school graduation forfeits the student’s PFS eligibility

• A student who attends an out-of-state institution can

use any remaining terms of the PFS should they transfer to an eligible SC institution and meet the PFS renewal requirements

• In order for the student to receive scholarship funds

they MUST complete the DESIGNATION FORM

– This is the SOLE responsibility of the student – The student is provided this form via email to the email listed on the electronic application

LIFE & PFS Enhancements

Up to an additional $2,500

Must Earn 14 credit hours of math and/

• r science by the

end of the 1st academic year Must be enrolled in an eligible major at their home institution Starts the student’s 2nd academic year (6 semesters) at a 4-year institution

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State Scholarships

• To learn more about the State

Scholarships and grants visit www.che.sc.gov

FAFSA

• www.fafsa.gov

– Only use this website and don’t EVER pay to complete the FAFSA!

• You may begin completing the FAFSA on

October 1, 2019 for the 2020-2021 school year.

GCS Financial Aid Workshops

• 9/30

Hillcrest High School

• 10/7

JL Mann High School

• 10/14

Traveler’s Rest High School

• 10/21

Eastside High School All workshops are open to the public. All types of aid, including scholarships, grants & loans will be discussed.

Thank you for coming!