12th Grade Information

HELPFUL NAVIANCE DIRECTIONS

SENIOR MEETING REVIEW

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GRADES: Colleges look at your entire high school transcript, so it's important to finish strong! If you're struggling, please take advantage of MPHS tutoring, talk to your teacher, and come see me. I can always help you with a plan. 

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is crucial! While colleges can't see your attendance, it's important that you don't exceed 10 absences. If you plan to visit colleges during the school day, please see attendance in the front office for an Educational Opportunity Form. 

TRANSCRIPT: During your senior and junior meeting, your counselor and you will discussed your transcript and remaining graduation requirements. Seniors will not be permitted to make changes to their schedule once transcripts are sent. Any changes you make to your schedule will be reflected on your transcript. Your transcript is a legal document, so these changes MUST be approved by the colleges on your application list BEFORE making a change.  

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:  Some schools request an unofficial transcript. You now have access to your transcript and do not need to ask us for one. Go to documents on your IC and click unofficial transcript. 

CPCC TRANSCRIPTS: While the courses you take at CPCC will be on your CMS transcript, colleges will still request your official CPCC transcript. Once you register for CPCC classes in October, you will send your CPCC Transcript to the colleges you applied online (Click Here).

RANK/GPA: Official rank and GPA are not run until after the 15th day of school. This is a CMS policy. We cannot push up this date.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:  Some schools request an unofficial transcript. You now have access to your transcript and do not need to ask us for one. Go to documents on your IC and click unofficial transcript. 

INCIDENTS: If you have an incident or behavior infraction listed in  IC, your counselor will discussed how you should report this to colleges. Remember, honesty is the best policy! 

THE COMMON APP VS. NAVIANCE :You will use The Common App to submit your college applications. Counselors do NOT have access to The Common App. You will use Naviance to request teacher recommendations, transcripts, school profile's, etc. Counselors DO have access to Naviance. When you "match" The Common App and Naviance, your counselor can see where you're applying, each deadline, and what you're missing. You MUST match them so your counselor can send colleges what they need. To "match," you must sign the FERPA on The Common App. Then, press the red "Match" button under "My Colleges" in Naviance. This is super important!  See the instructional video above.

NAVIANCE: Please remember to go back and input into Naviance if you were accepted or denied for the colleges you are applying to. This is helpful data!

TEST SCORES:  It is YOUR responsibility to submit your ACT and/or SAT scores. For information on sending your SAT scores, visit this website. For the ACT, see this website. 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: If your colleges require teacher recommendations, please request these through Naviance. It's YOUR responsibility to follow-up with your teachers about completing them. If you need a Counselor Recommendation, you MUST complete this Brag Sheet or resume and email it to your counselor.

CPCC/DUAL ENROLLMENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION: If you are taking CPCC courses it is important to note the following.  Unfortunately, spring classes will only be on your final transcript and CPCC transcript for college applications.  Advising for spring will happen 2-4 weeks after a student reapplies for spring if you request a worksheet on the application.  

• Your Common App has a space to explain anything in more detail to a college.  Most students put something like. "I am planning to take _#_ Dual Enrollment AP level classes in the spring. Since registration has not started yet I cannot confirm exact course names. "

• Once you register for CPCC classes in October, you will send your CPCC Transcript to the colleges you applied online (Click Here).

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS:  KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Early Action: Plans are non-binding - students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the reply date. Students apply early (Mid-October or November 1st) and receive an admission decision early in the admission cycle (usually in January or February)

Early Decision: Plans are binding - a student who is accepted as an early decision application must attend the college/university. Students apply early (Mid-October or November 1st) to his / her first-choice college and receive an admission decision from the college usually by December.

Regular Decision: Generally applications are due typically by January 1st. Apply to hear in the Spring. (School dependent. Typically March / April)

HBCU: Check out the Common Black Application  on our website if you plan to apply to a HBCU. This is a great resource especially since it is $20 to apply to a lot of colleges. This is the website.

CPCC: You can apply to CPCC here: CPCC application. They have some great programs such as the CPCC Guaranteed Admissions.

DIRECTION ADMISSIONS: North Carolina now has a program that you will be automatically admitted to schools. For more information visit the website. You must log into your CFNC account to review where you were accepted. Your must accept their offer by JANUARY

CFNC FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK: This is a free  week in October that a great deal of college and universities in NC allow you to apply for FREE. Counselors will be available during this week to assist students. It is usually the 3rd week in October. Pay attention to announcements. When CFNC releases the official date we will post it! 

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIPS: If you need help with scholarships, we have a ton of resources on our website and Naviance. Make sure you keep documentation of every award received. CMS asks for proof of these at the end of the year. 

IN-STATE TUITION: If you are applying to North Carolina State schools and would like to receive in-state tuition, you must complete the RDS. Information for how to do this can be found on the Residency Determination Service website. We also have a link on our website.

FAFSA: To determine your eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans, you must complete the FAFSA. More information on how to apply can be found here.  You will need a lot of information from your parent/guardian to complete this form.  We encourage all families to complete the FAFSA even if your family does not think they will qualify for support . 

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ATHLETICS

NCAA: If you are planning to play college level sports then you must apply through the NCAA eligibility portal. This includes all walk-on athletes. Click HERE

This MUST be complete even if you are being recruited by a coach. All D! and D2 schools require this documentation. If you need support paying for this fee you can request a fee waiver. 

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HELPFUL THINGS TO REMEMBER

EMAIL: It is very important that you check your school email. That is way our team will communicate with students. Start checking your school email weekly. 

PARENTS: If your parents did not attend your senior meeting and have questions please refer them to our appointment page. Have them select a parent meeting. We are happy to answer any questions they may have. 

EARLY RELEASE/LATE ARRIVAL FORM: It is imperative I have this form on file for you. This form allows our staff to know your location.  Thank you to everyone who has turned them in! If you have an early release in the 2nd semester you will need to complete one. This form does NOT apply to students dually enrolled in CPCC. 

  SENIOR QUESTIONS: Please refer to the Senior Website !

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GRADUATION INFORMATION

GRADUATION DATES: CMS will set the graduation dates and locations for all CMS high schools in January / February. As soon as the date is set, it will be communicated on the Senior Webpage, in the Mustang Express, and via all MPHS social media and communication channels.

EARLY/MIDYEAR GRADUATION: Make sure you have turned in your contract your counselor! Check your school mail for upcoming meetings.

3-YEAR GRADUATES:  Make sure you have turned in your contract your counselor! Check your school mail for upcoming meetings.

WHO YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

              Graduation Ceremony Co-Coordinator: Ms. Toth   (anne.toth@cms.k12.nc.us)

  Graduation Ceremony Co-Coordinator/ Cap and Gown Coordinator: Ms.  Zornow (tracy.zornow@cms.k12.nc.us)

*It is school board policy that if you are planning to walk in the graduation ceremony, you MUST be at the  rehearsal, so plan accordingly! Please make any necessary arrangements with your families and jobs  immediately. If you are absolutely unable to attend, send Mr. Folk an email explaining why for any possible exemption. Without his email approval, you will not participate in the ceremony.

CAP & GOWN/DRESSCODE

Cap & Gown. You must have a Myers Park Cap & Gown, stole, and tassel. If you lose any of these items  before the ceremony, you must pay to replace them. 

● Dress Code. Wear dresses, dress pants (no jeans or shorts), a collared shirt and appropriate shoes. No plastic footwear (flip flops or crocs) or sneakers will be allowed. Sandals may be worn if they are appropriate (leather, not worn down, do not flip when walking). Be thoughtful of your shoe choice.

● You may wear up to three cords and unlimited school-related pins on your stole. Everyone wears the white MPHS stole, and AP & IB Students may also wear the CMS-approved stole. No other stoles are permitted.

● Absolutely no messages or decorations are allowed on cap or stole.

● Cap and gown issues: see Ms. Zornow. Clothing needs: see Mr. Jeffus or Ms. Armstrong.

WHAT TO BRING: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! You may NOT have anything in your hands or pockets. Leave phones, keys, purse, and other items with family members. You will be checked for contraband.

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MILITARY/TRADE SCHOOL 

MILITARY: If you are planning to enlist in a military branch- we have a recruiter on campus every Thursday through October. We are working on having ASVAB on campus. Refer to this website for more information: Military Information

TRADE SCHOOLS: CPCC offers an abundance of trade school options. Check out this website 

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ON CAMPUS COLLEGE VISITS

ON CAMPUS COLLEGE VISITS: Many colleges will schedule visits to the MPHS campus in the fall. The schedule will be listed in Naviance & our website. You must sign up to attend sessions. You will be alerted to these visits by the email address listed in Naviance. If a you have a school in their "Colleges I am Thinking About" or "Colleges I am Applying To", the college will automatically send an email from Naviance alerting them if a rep from that college is planning to visit MPHS.  You must have a pass and to get that pass you sign up in Naviance. Report to our building to meet with the college representative. These visits are for STUDENTS only. 

MISSED THE MEETING: If you missed the meeting the college representative's email and phone number is listed on our website. Click here.