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Progress Reports will
be sent home with students on Monday, March 8
Pre-registration forms
should have been turned in by now, if not ASAP. – Counselor’s Office
Seniors – See your counselor
if you have questions about college, financial aid, military, vocational/tech.
school
·
Spring Testing Window: April 19-30 {May be moved
later in school year.}
Yes, maybe you could, but the statistics are against you. Check out the earnings and unemployment rates
from people 25 years and older in Kentucky with different levels of education:
|
Level
of education completed |
Unemployment
rate in 2006 |
Median
earnings in 2006 |
|
Less than a high
school diploma |
11.4% |
$17,077 |
|
High school graduate,
no college |
6.3% |
$25,288 |
|
Some college, no
degree |
5.4% |
$28,625 |
|
Associate degree |
3.4% |
$30,047 |
|
Bachelor’s degree |
2.1% |
$40,925 |
|
Master’s Degree |
1.8% |
$48,642 |
|
Professional degree |
1.5% |
$66,032 |
|
Doctoral degree |
1.3% |
$83,649 |
Source: 2008 American Community Survey, U.S. Census
Bureau
Sometimes
it’s hard to stay in school if you think you need to be working to earn
money. But, if you finish high school
and go on to college, you’ll have a wider variety of jobs to choose from and
you’ll earn more.
The Office of
Employment and Training has developed a comprehensive labor market workforce
information system called Workforce
This is good information
for
Title
|
Criteria
|
Deadline
|
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Commonwealth Credit Union “Nathan Leach – Reach for the
Stars” |
· Must be a member of Commonwealth Credit Union · 2.8 GPA+ · Provide acceptance/enrollment in college · 4 - $4000 scholarships awarded · See application for more details |
March 19, 2010
|
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PEPP Summer Workshop |
· Seniors · Interested in becoming a physician or dentist · Kentucky resident · No fee if parent income is less than $75,000 · Held at U of L School of Medicine · Workshop June 18 – July 16, 2010 |
March 31, 2010
|
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Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship |
· U.S. Citizen · GPA 2.5+ · Must enroll as a full-time college student · Have demonstrated leadership abilities through
community service or extracurricular activities · Deadline March 31, 2010 |
March 31, 2010
|
|
Randy Blount Foundation Memorial
Scholarship |
· See application for details · $1000 |
March 31, 2010
|
|
Frank H Moore Memorial
Scholarship – L & N Credit Union |
· Must be a L & N Federal Credit Union member
and/or daughters and sons of members · 2.5+ GPA · $1500 renewable · See application for further details |
March 31, 2010
|
|
BLUEGRASS CELLULAR Scholarship |
· Must be a Bluegrass Cellular Customer · GPA 2.5+ · Based on Financial Need, Academic Achievement,
Community Involvement · $1500 |
April 5, 2010
|
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FIRST STATE FINANCIAL Scholarship |
· $500 · Community Service Involvement · Recommendations Required |
April 9, 2010
|
|
CUMBERLAND HEALTHCARE, INC Scholarship |
· $1000 · Must be pursing education and a career in a
healthcare-related field · See application for details |
April 12, 2010
|
|
Cumberland Valley Electric
Scholarship |
· Parent/Guardian must be a member of Cumberland
Valley Electric · Applicant must reside in Cumberland Valley
Electric’s service area · Scholarship not renewable · Demonstrate high academic achievement and a
financial need · $500 scholarship paid directly to the
college/university |
April 15, 2010
|
Title
|
Criteria/Info.
|
Deadline
|
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AHEC Health Careers Summer Enrichment Program |
· Current Junior Class · July 4 - 16 · See Application for details |
March 19
|
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AHEC Health Careers Summer Enrichment Program |
· Current Sophomore Class · June 6 – July 16 · See Application for details |
March 19
|
Seniors: Here’s some
great information about frequently asked questions concerning federal student
aid…visit
http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/federalaidfirst/index.html
GoHigher
Kentucky
12th Grade/Senior Year
|
Fall Semester |
August/September: Review your high school transcript. Will
you meet all graduation and college entrance requirements?
§ Narrow your list of
schools; request catalogues and admissions information.
§ Register for
October
§ Sign up for ACT or
October:
§ Review admissions
applications; begin writing essays.
§ Meet with college
admissions representatives or schedule visits to schools you are interested in
attending. Talk with students and staff.
§ Register for
December ACT and/or
§ Attend college
fairs and financial aid nights.
§ Request
recommendations from teachers, employers, and guidance counselors.
§ If applying for
Early Decision, send in application.
November:
§ If you haven't
already, register for December ACT and/or
§ Watch for the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that will be available from your
high school counselor, the financial aid office of the school you plan to
attend, or www.fafsa.ed.gov.
§ Continue working on
application essays.
§ Begin preparing
your college applications.
§ Watch scholarship
deadlines.
December:
§ Register for
January
§ Finalize application
essays and complete the admissions procedures for your top school choices.
§ Remind your
references of application deadlines. Send thank-you notes to these people.
§ Mail all
applications or turn them in to your high school, depending on the system your
school uses.
§ Keep copies of all
admissions applications.
Spring
Semester |
January:
- If you plan on going to college and plan on filing your
FAFSA On-line then go ahead and apply for a
- You can apply at Federal Student
Aid's
- THEN, be sure to go back to this
site, www.pin.ed.gov, once you have
received your
If accepted for
Early Decision, withdraw other applications.
§ Gather the
information necessary to complete the FAFSA.
EVERYONE is being encouraged to file the FAFSA Online via the
internet. This speeds up the process of
verifying your qualification for federal and state financial aid. Submit as soon as possible after January 1.
§ Keep copies of all
financial aid applications.
February: Register for March
§ Obtain a physical
examination. Forward to each school requiring a physical exam as a condition of
admission.
§ Review college
acceptances and compare with financial aid offers.
§ Make sure that
mid-year transcripts have been sent to the school to which you have applied if
required.
§ Gather the information necessary to complete the
FAFSA. If you expect any financial
assistance from either State or Federal Sources you must file a FAFSA (Free
Application For Student Aid). This can
be done via the internet or by using a paper application. See your counselor for a paper application or
visit http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/docs/PDF_FAFSA_08-09_en-bw_508_010708.pdf EVERYONE is being encouraged to file the
FAFSA Online via the internet. This
speeds up the process of verifying your qualification for federal and state
financial aid. Submit as soon as
possible after January 1.
§ Keep copies of all financial aid applications
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March:
§ Register for May
§ Make a final
decision about a school. Send in a deposit and notify other schools of your
decision.
§ Request course
descriptions and schedules from the school you have chosen.
§ Watch for your
Student Aid Report (SAR); review it for accuracy.
April:
§ Register for June
§ Confirm housing
arrangements. If necessary, send in deposits.
§ Research Advanced
Placement (AP) or College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) exams.
§ If you do not
qualify for need-based aid or need additional financial assistance, consider
other sources such as loans, work-study, or cooperatives.
May:
§ Register for June
ACT. You must take the ACT/
§ Complete AP
examinations.
§ Submit scholarship
acceptance forms.
§ Make sure you have returned
all financial aid award notices.
§ Plan to attend
freshman orientation and registration.
June:
§ Make sure your
final transcript is sent to the school you will be attending.
§ College can be
expensive. A summer job can help pay some of your expenses.
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Summer
After Senior Year |
July:
§ Make a list of what
you will need to take with you for your dorm room.
§ If you haven't met
your roommate, call, write, or e-mail to get acquainted.
August:
§ Make sure housing
documentation is quickly accessible when you move into the dorm.
§ Review a campus
map. Learn how to get around at your new school.
§ Buy your books and
supplies after the first class meeting.
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Kentucky
11th Grade/Junior Year
|
Fall Semester |
August:
§
Start
your year off right: Talk with your guidance counselor about your options and
your plans. Be sure to ask about test dates for the PSAT, ACT, and
§
Sign
up for courses with your eyes on the prize: college and money to pay for it! A
tougher course load may pay off with scholarships and may get you a better
chance to get admitted to the school of your choice.
§
Start
investigating private and public sources for financial aid. Take note of
scholarship deadlines and plan accordingly.
§
Sign
up for activities to boost your college applications.
September:
§
Find
out about schools you are interested in attending. Treat your school selection
process like a research paper: Make a file and gather information about
schools, financial aid, and campus life to put in it. Go to college fairs and
open houses and learn as much as you can from the Internet about schools.
§
Begin
planning college visits. Fall, winter, and spring break are good times because
you can observe a campus when classes are going on.
October:
§
Take
the PSAT. You'll get the results by Christmas.
§
Sign
up for ACT or
§
Do
your top college picks require essays or recommendations? Now is the time to
begin planning your essays and choosing whom you'd like to ask for a
recommendation.
November:
§
Applications
for the Governor's Scholars Program are available in you
§
r
guidance counselor's office. The program offers high school juniors a taste of
college life.
§
Sign
up for the ACT and
§
You must take the ACT/
December:
§
Begin
the application process for service academies (
§
Decide
if you should take AP exams in May. Investigate the CLEP program.
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Spring Semester |
January:
§
Meet
with your guidance counselor again to develop your senior schedule.
§
Organize
your Individual Graduation Plan.
February:
§
Think
about lining up a summer job, internship, or co-op.
§
Plan
campus visits for spring break.
§
Memorize
your Social Security number if you haven't already. It will be your identity on
campus.
March/April:
§
Get
ready for AP exams next month.
§
Write
a resume.
May:
§
May
1 is the last day for students to accept or decline their Governor's Scholars
appointments.
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Kentucky
10th Grade/Sophomore Year
- Talk to your guidance
counselor (or teachers, if you don't have access to a guidance counselor)
about the following:
- Reviewing the
high school curriculum needed to satisfy the requirements of the colleges
you are interested in attending
- Finding out
about AP and other honors-level courses:
- What courses
are available
- Whether or
not you are eligible for the classes that you want to take
- How to
enroll in them your junior year
- Update your
file or start one if you haven't already. (See 9th
Grade for a list of what it should contain.)
- Continue
extracurricular activities, as admissions officers look at students'
extracurricular activities when considering them for admission.
- Continue participation
in academic enrichment programs, summer workshops, and camps with
specialty focuses such as music, arts, science, etc.
- Take the ACT
- Take the PSAT
in October. The scores will not count for National Merit Scholar
consideration in your sophomore year, but it is valuable practice for when
you take the PSAT again in your junior year when the scores will count, as
well as for the
- Start
preparing for the
- Register in
April for the
- Take the
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Kentucky
9th Grade/Freshman Year
- Talk to your
guidance counselor (or teachers, if you don't have access to a guidance
counselor) about the following:
- Attending a
college or university
- Establishing
your college preparatory classes; your schedule should consist of at
least 4 college preparatory classes per year, including:
- 4 years of
English
- 4 years of
math (through algebra II or trigonometry)
- 2 years of
foreign language
- 3 years of
natural science
- 3 years of
history/social studies
- 1 year of
visual and performing arts
- 1 semester
of physical education, health and computer applications
- Using the Freshman
Planner to keep track of your courses and grades.
- Enrolling in
algebra or geometry classes and a foreign language class for each
semester (most colleges have math and foreign language requirements)
Remember, you will have more options if you start planning now for college and
do your best to earn good grades.
- Create a file
of the following documents and notes:
- Copies of
report cards
- Lists of
awards and honors
- Lists of
school and community activities in which you are involved, including both
paid and volunteer work, and descriptions of what you do
- Start thinking
about the colleges you want to attend. (Hint: Use our Select a School module to
help look for schools.) Once you have narrowed down the list of colleges
and universities in which you are interested, start visiting the campuses;
our Campus Tours
section can also give you some valuable information.
- Find out about
AP and other honors-level courses:
- What courses
are available
- Whether or
not you are eligible for the classes that you want to take
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Getting
Admitted To A College or University
You've
decided to get a higher education and you know which school you want to attend.
What next?
Get an application for
admission from the school's admissions office or Web site, or apply
online at GoHigher Kentucky.
Complete and return the application. Pay attention to deadlines.
Make arrangements to have your high school transcript sent to the school. Get a housing application if you're going to live on campus and
submit it as soon as possible. Find out about deposits,
orientations, and registering for
classes. After you've been accepted, notify the school of your decision
and let the other schools you've applied to know you won't attend.
If you have questions or don't understand
something, ask your parents, guidance counselor, or the admissions director at
the college.
Find out what tests
are required and the deadlines for submitting the results. Be sure to confirm
this information with the school. If you've taken the required tests, check
with the school to make sure it has your results. It's up to you to make sure
you've taken the correct tests and that the results have been reported.
Some schools use an enrollment
contract to explain what you can expect them to give you for your money.
Read the contract carefully before you sign it. A representative of the school
may promise you things that aren't in the contract, such as help finding a job.
If the representative makes you a promise, ask him or her to write the promise
on the contract and sign and date it. A promise is usually not enforceable in
court unless it's in writing.
Early Decision and Early Action
In Early Decision, you
make a commitment to enroll in a school if you are admitted. You have to
withdraw all other applications and make a nonrefundable deposit by a date well
before May 1. One possible disadvantage to Early Decision is that it may mean
you don't have any leverage in negotiating a better financial aid package from
the school you choose.
With Early Action,
you apply to your preferred school and receive a decision before the normal
response date. You don't have to enroll at the institution or make a deposit before
May 1.
For more information, including deadline
and notification dates, contact the admissions office of the school you are
interested in attending.
College Information
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Providing fast and easy access to the
interactive tours of colleges across the
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Prepare
for College
Education past high school can be as much
or as little as you want! Trade school, technical school, and two-year or
four-year college degrees are all options past high school.
Going to school after graduation may be the
last thing you want to hear about. But attending college after you earn your
high school diploma increases your job opportunities, your earning power, and
your ability to enjoy a better life.
Get a bachelors degree and you can make
almost $21,180 a year more than your friends with just a high school diploma.
Do the math: $21,180 times a 30-year career
equals over half a million dollars! ($635,400 to be exact). Even if you don't
like math, you have to love that!
Information from the U.S. Census shows
earnings increase with higher education:
- An associate
degree can mean 35 percent more income than just a high school diploma.
- A bachelor's
degree can mean 74 percent more income than just a high school diploma.
- A master's
degree can mean 115 percent more income than just a high school diploma.
You already know pursuing more education or
training can mean more money in salary over your lifetime. So what else is
holding you back from a plan for your future?
My grades aren't good enough for college.
Good grades are important. Better grades
can mean a better chance to get into the school and program of your choice.
Good grades can also mean money for college. As a Kentuckian, each year you
make at least a 2.5 GPA, you are eligible for a Kentucky Educational Excellence
Scholarship (KEES).
But colleges don't just look at grades and
test scores when making admission decisions, either. Extracurricular
activities, talent in arts or sports, and community service can also play a
part in their decision. So, you aren't going to be the valedictorian next year?
Plenty of successful college students weren't either!
I don't know what I
want to be when I grow up ... But I know I don't want to ...
If you know what you don't like, chances
are you know what you DO like. Talk with people whose careers or jobs interest
you, asking where they went to school and what they thought of the program they
took. Ask your parents, guidance counselor, or librarian for help in your
career quest. Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook or the
Kentucky Occupational Outlook report. You can access the handbook online at www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm,
or 
download
the report.
Tech school, community college, private
college, or university? Which would be best for me?
Again, talk with your parents, guidance
counselor, or anyone in a career you think you'd like. Ask what school they
attended. Develop a list of schools you are interested in and contact them for
more information. What tests and qualifications are required for admission?
Know your options!
I can't afford it.
Most college students and their families
don't write a check for their college education. Financial aid is available and
is based on your family's ability to pay for college. Besides, after looking at
how much more an education can pay you over a lifetime, how can you NOT afford
it? Talk with your high school guidance counselor. Read Affording Higher
Education, a KHEAA book that lists 3,200 financial aid sources available to
Kentucky students. It's available at www.kheaa.com.
Every plan has to have its first steps.
Once you decide what general career direction you want to pursue, meet with
your guidance counselor to discuss what classes to take to fit into your higher
education goals.
What about...
- Community
activities: Volunteered for your church's bake sale? Helped someone learn
to read? Picked up trash during Commonwealth Clean-Up Week? Make a list of
school and community activities as well as your volunteer and work
experiences. Come up a little short? It's not too late to dive into a
little community service, helping your community-and your college
applications-at the same time!
- Visit
businesses: Ask your teachers or counselor about a co-op or internship
program that can put you to work making contacts and exploring careers
while making money to help pay for college.
- Stacking up:
How does your coursework (so far) stack up to college admission
requirements? Do you meet the basic requirements of what you are aiming
for, or do you need to make some adjustments to your schedule?
You should be familiar with your Individual
Graduation Plan, which you have reviewed each year with your guidance
counselor. To pursue a Kentucky college education, you must meet the Precollege Curriculum requirements.
Bonus high school courses
Dual credit courses count for both high
school and college credit. They can save you time and money in pursuing your
education goals, so they are worth checking out. Visit the Kentucky Virtual
High School's Discover College Online for more information.
CLEP program
The College-Level Examination Program
offers more than 30 tests for subjects often taken during the first two college
years. Many colleges use CLEP scores to award college credit. Some private
industries, businesses, and other groups use CLEP scores to satisfy
requirements for licensing, advancement, and admissions to training programs.
Commonwealth Diploma
A Commonwealth Diploma is awarded to
seniors who complete 22 credit units, meet all minimum requirements of the
Precollege Curriculum, and who get a grade of "C" or better in four
Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in English,
science, and a foreign language, plus another AP/IB course. Students must also
complete three AP or IB exams in those subject areas.
These courses could also count as dual
credit for both high school graduation and college.
Check with both your high school guidance
counselor and the colleges you are interested in attending for more
information. AP or IB courses may also be available through the Kentucky
Virtual High School, independent study, or a college or university.
Institutional challenge exam
You can also take a test to prove you are
proficient in a subject matter at a higher education institution. If you can
pass the test, you can get credit for the course without having taken (or even
paid) for it. Ask the colleges you are considering if this option is available.
Tech classes
Interested in a technical field like
welding, information technology, health science, or carpentry? You may want to
take technical education classes offered at 53 Kentucky area
technology centers. Most Kentucky Tech credits will transfer to the
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).
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Testing
PLAN (10TH
Grade) September 15, 2009
The
As
a "pre-ACT" test,
Typically,
PSAT (11th Grade) October
17, 2009 (Time TBA @ WCHS)
About PSAT/NMSQT
TEST DATE:
October 18, 2008 (Saturday)
The Preliminary SAT /National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a co-sponsored program by the College
Board and National Merit Scholarship Corportation.
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT /National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It’s
a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test.
It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship
Corporation Scholarship programs.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
·
Critical reading skills
·
Math problem-solving skills
·
Writing skills
You have developed these skills over many
years, both in and out of school. This test
doesn’t require you to recall specific facts from your classes.
The most common reasons for taking the
PSAT/NMSQT are:
·
To receive feedback on your strengths and
weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those
areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
·
To see how your performance on an admissions
test might compare with that of others applying to college.
·
To enter the competition for scholarships
from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).
·
To help prepare for the SAT . You can
become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will
see on the SAT .
Scores & Review
Information on
the Score Report
The PSAT/NMSQT score reports provide three
different scores a scale of 20 to 80: One each for the critical reading,
mathematics, and writing skills sections. The average critical reading, math,
and writing skills score for students in eleventh grade is about 49.
Also listed on your score report is the
Selection Index, which is used to determine eligibility in National Merit
Scholarship Corporation programs (NMSC). It is the sum of the three scores in
each test section (CR + M + W). The Selection Index ranges from 60 to 240. The
average Selection Index for students in eleventh grade is about 147. Note: Only
students in eleventh grade are eligible to enter NMSC scholarship programs.
Finally, score reports include national
percentiles, which allow you to compare your scores with other students in your
grade level who have taken the PSAT/NMSQT. If you take the PSAT/NMSQT in the
eleventh grade, you receive junior percentiles. If you take the PSAT/NMSQT in
tenth grade or younger, you will receive sophomore percentiles. For example, a
student in eleventh grade with a percentile of 53 has earned a score better
than 53 out of every 100 college-bound juniors who took the test. Go to Score
Report Plus for more information about your score report.
ACT (Any grade, but recommended
grade 11 and/or 12)
Most
colleges in
The ACT Assessment is required or
accepted at all public and private colleges, community colleges, and
universities in Kentucky. It contains multiple-choice questions in four
sections-English, math, reading, and science reasoning. The scores range from 1
to 36. For more information, visit www.act.org.
Test Dates in
the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada
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Test
Date |
Registration Deadline |
(Late
Fee Required) |
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September 12, 2009* |
August 7, 2009 |
August 8 – 21, 2009 |
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October 24, 2009 |
September 18, 2009 |
September 19 –
October 2, 2009 |
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December 12, 2009 |
November 6, 2009 |
November 7 – 20,
2009 |
|
February 6, 2010** |
January 5, 2010 |
January 6 – 15, 2010 |
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April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 |
March 6 – 19, 2010 |
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June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
May 8 – 21, 2010 |
* The September 2009 test date is offered only
within the 50 United States and D.C.
** No test centers are scheduled in New York for the
February test date.
All fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.
2009 – 2010
ACT Fees and Services
All
fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.
For
information on ACT Fee Waivers, see Am I eligible for a
fee waiver?
Basic registration fee
(per test option)
|
ACT
(No Writing) |
$32.00 |
|
Includes reports for
you, your high school (if you authorize reporting), and up to four college
choices (if valid codes are provided when you register). |
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$47.00 |
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Includes reports for
you, your high school (if you authorize reporting), and up to four college
choices (if valid codes are provided when you register). The $15.00 Writing
Test fee is refundable, on written request if you are absent on test day or
switch to the ACT (No Writing) before you begin testing. |
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Services
for Students with Disabilities
ACT
is committed to serving students with disabilities by providing reasonable
accommodations appropriate to the student's disability. ACT has established policies
regarding documentation of an applicant's disability and the process for
requesting accommodations. For details, see ACT Policy for Documentation
to Support Requests for Testing Accommodations on the ACT Assessment. If
you currently receive accommodations in school due to a professionally
diagnosed and documented disability, you may provide documentation to support
a request for one of the following: · Center Testing #1:
Standard Time National Testing with Accommodations · Center Testing #2: Extended Time
National Testing (50% more time). If approved, you will be allowed up to
5 hours total to work on the multiple-choice tests at your own pace,
including breaks between tests. If you are taking the ACT Plus Writing, you
will be allowed up to 5 hours and 45 minutes total. · Special Testing: Testing at school
with extended time and alternate formats available—not as part of
national testing at a test center. The
basic fees for all forms of testing are the same. Read the information about
each to determine which one to choose and follow that application
process carefully. You may find the comparison chart helpful
to review the requirements and features of Extended Time National Testing and
Special Testing. If you have already been approved for Extended Time National
Testing, you may request a test
date change or re-registration. The
information you provide to ACT about your disability will be treated as
confidential and will be used solely to determine your eligibility for
accommodations. Details about your testing accommodations will be shared only
with the testing staff and will not be released to anyone else. The
ACT and ACT Plus Writing are offered only in English. Accommodations
(including extended time testing) are not available solely on the basis of
limited English proficiency. |
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Need to practice for the ACT? There are several good tools you can use for
this, but one of the easiest is located at the link below, and it’s completely
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
At this web-address
you can practice short sample sets of questions. This site is available free of charge and you
are not required to set up an account or enter any vital personal information.
Also
available for your use, located in the WCHS Library, there are several ACT
practice CD’s. Just check one out and
practice here at one of the computer stations in the Library. (See Mrs. Anderson or Mr. Halcomb for
check-out)
Each ACT
registration packet has an ACT Practice Booklet included. This practice test can be taken and give you
a good estimate of how you might score on the actual test.
Here are
some additional sites you might try:
http://www.testprepreview.com/act_practice.htm
http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=13
http://www.testpreppractice.net/ACT/Free-Online-ACT-Practice-Tests.aspx
The
Test Dates & Fees
2009-10 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Important Information for All Test-Takers
§
Sunday administrations
usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot
test on Saturday due to religious observance. For the test administration on
October 10, the Sunday test date has been moved to October 18 to avoid conflict
with the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.
§
The Language Tests
with Listening are offered only in November.
§
Deadlines for
international test-takers are given below the tables for U.S. students.
§
The Question-and-Answer
Service (QAS) is offered only on the Saturday test dates in October and
January, and for Saturday, Sunday, and school-based testing dates in May.
§
The Student
Answer Service (SAS) is available only on the test dates for which QAS is
not offered—those in November, December, March, and June. It is also available
for Sunday and school-based testing dates in October and January.
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U.S. Registration Deadlines |
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2009-10 |
Test |
Regular Registration Deadline |
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October
10, 2009 |
SAT
& Subject Tests |
September
9, 2009 |
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November
7, 2009 |
SAT
& Subject Tests |
October
1, 2009 |
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December
5, 2009 |
SAT
& Subject Tests |
October
30, 2009 |
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January
23, 2010 |
SAT
& Subject Tests |
December
15, 2009 |
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March
13, 2010 |
SAT
only |
February
4, 2010 |
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May 1,
2010 |
SAT
& Subject Tests |
March
25, 2010 |
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June
5, 2010 |
SAT
& Subject Tests |
April
29, 2010 |
Important Information About U.S. Registration
§
U.S. deadlines apply
to students testing in the United States, U.S. territories, and U.S.
commonwealths
§
U.S. registration
materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines.
§
On March 13, only the
SAT is offered.
Registering Late
If you are testing in the United States, U.S.
territories, or U.S. commonwealths, and you miss the registration deadline, you
still have time to submit a registration, but you must pay a late fee.
Note that late registrations made by mail have a different deadline from those
made by phone or online.
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U.S.
Late Registration Periods (late fee applies) |
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2009-10 |
By Mail |
By Phone/Online |
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Late Registration |
Postmark |
Late Registration |
Submission |
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October
10, 2009 |
September
10, 2009 |
September
23, 2009 |
September
10, 2009 |
September
23, 2009 |
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November
7, 2009 |
October
2, 2009 |
October
15, 2009 |
October
2, 2009 |
October
15, 2009 |
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December
5, 2009 |
October
31, 2009 |
November
12, 2009 |
October
31, 2009 |
November
12, 2009 |
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January
23, 2010 |
December
16, 2009 |
December
30, 2009 |
December
16, 2009 |
December
30, 2009 |
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March
13, 2010 |
February
5, 2010 |
February
18, 2010 |
February
5, 2010 |
February
18, 2010 |
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May 1,
2010 |
March
26, 2010 |
April
8, 2010 |
March
26, 2010 |
April
8, 2010 |
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June
5, 2010 |
April
30, 2010 |
May
13, 2010 |
April
30, 2010 |
May
13, 2010 |
COMPASS
The COMPASS Test is an ACT product used by some community
colleges and higher education institutions as a placement tool and may be used
by some schools as an entrance exam in place of the ACT.
The ACT Computerized Adaptive Placement Assessment
and Support System (COMPASS) is a series of tests in mathematics, reading,
writing skills, and English as a second language which helps pinpoint strengths
and weaknesses in particular areas. COMPASS is on the KCTCS approved list of
tests. For more information, visit www.act.org/compass/index.html.
ASVAB
TEST
DATE: Whitley County High School no
longer administers the ASVAB -- Students must sign up independently through one
of the military offices.
The
ASVAB is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. (We
give the ASVAB to select WCHS Juniors)
The ASVAB was originally designed
to predict future academic and occupational success in military occupations.
Since its introduction in 1968, the ASVAB has been the subject of extensive
research. Numerous validation studies indicate the ASVAB assesses academic
ability and predicts success in a wide variety of occupations.
Several composite scores are
formed from different combinations of ASVAB test scores. Three composites, or
Career Exploration Scores, are provided specifically to help students engage in
career exploration. These scores help students to get a good sense of their
verbal, math, and science and technical skills compared to other students in the
same grade. ASVAB results are reported to students and counselors on the ASVAB
Summary Results sheet. This report shows grade-specific, gender-specific, and
combined standard scores and score bands for all eight tests and three Career
Exploration Scores. It also provides students with percentile-based
interpretations of those scores. The ASVAB Summary Results sheet provides
students with appropriate explanations of the scores, as well as suggestions
for their use.
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WHITLEY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
PROFILE
2009-2010
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1963, Whitley County High School was born through the merger of four older county high schools. This school serves the students of Southeastern Kentucky with a quality college preparatory educations as well as providing opportunities for those students wishing to pursue technical, vocational, and/or military training. Whitley County High School has 81 full-time teachers, 2 guidance counselors, one community counselor, and 2 librarians. Average class size is 24.
Current student population is 1271; the senior class number is 271.
G.P.A.
All Whitley County High School students’ grade point averages are based on semester grades. The GPA weighted with Advanced Placement courses weighted: A=5, B=4 and designated by “AP” on the transcript and grade reports. Honors courses are not weighted but designated by “H” on the transcript and grade reports. G.P.A. is also reported on a 4.0 point scale.
GRADING SCALE - A: 100-91, B: 90-81, C: 80-71, D: 70-65, F: 64 and below
ADVANCED
PLACEMENT COURSES OFFERED (10)
Art Biology Calculus Chemistry
Computer Science English Literature English Language Government
Spanish U.S. History
DUAL
CREDIT COURSES
University of the Cumberlands: Junior and Senior students (who meet certain criteria) are provided the opportunity to take classes on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands for a nominal cost.
Eastern KY University: Senior students (who meet certain criteria) are provided the opportunity to take evening classes on the campus of the EKU “Corbin Campus” for a nominal cost.
Lincoln Memorial University & KCTCS: Students involved in several of our
vocational programs have opportunity to earn dual credit through LMU and KCTCS.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to take a minimum of six courses each semester, and they must have at least twenty-two credits to graduate. Classes meet five times per week for 55 minutes class periods.
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General Track |
Pre-College Track |
Commonwealth Track |
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4- English Credits English I English II English English IV 3- Math Credits Algebra I Geometry Applied Math *** 3-Science Credits Physical Science Biology Chemistry 3- Social Studies Credits Integrated Social Studies World Civilization U.S. History ˝ credits Computer Applications Health Physical Education 1- Credit Visual & Performing Arts 6.5 Elective Credits |
4- English Credits English I English II English English IV 3- Math Credits Algebra I Geometry or Hon. Geom Algebra II or Hon. Alg. II *** 3-Science Credits Physical Science Biology or Hon. Bio. Chemistry or Hon. Chem 3- Social Studies Credits Integrated Social Studies World Civilization U.S. History ˝ credits Computer Applications Health Physical Education 1- Credit Visual & Performing Arts 2 Credits Foreign Language (same) 4.5 Elective Credits |
4- English Credits English I English II English English IV or AP 3- Math Credits Algebra I Geometry or Hon. Geom Algebra II or Hon. Alg. II Pre-Calculus or AP Cal. *** 3-Science Credits Physical Science Biology or Hon. Bio. Or AP Chemistry or Hon. Chem or AP Chem 3- Social Studies Credits Integrated Social Studies World Civilization U.S. History or AP ˝ credits Computer Applications Health Physical Education 1- Credit Visual & Performing Arts 3 Credits Spanish I, II, AP 3.5 Elective Credits * 1 required credit in AP: English, Math or Science,
Foreign Language and 1 AP elective. |
*** Incoming freshmen students 2008-09 will
be required to take a math course each year of high school.