Welcome Back!!
Would you like to take the PSAT to potentially qualify for the National Merit Scholarship? Be sure to register through the Backpack message by August 24th.
It will cost $14. Payable through SchoolCash online.
Stop by and see college representatives during your lunch break. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and make a connection.
Army - August 20th
Clemson Teaching Fellows - August 24th
University of South Carolina - September 3rd
Wofford - September 28th
Davidson - October 1st
Erskine - October 5th
Syracuse - October 14th
Questions about the college application process?
Check out this presentation by our Junior Counselor, Ms. Parsons, here.
Junior Packet
We will go over this more thoroughly during your IGP meeting later this year!
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Your counselor will email you a copy of your course requests once all Freshmen IGPs are completed. This will most likely be during 2nd semester.
Our goal is to have every student be either College or Career Ready (CCR) upon graduation from high school. Please see the State Requirements below to become CCR.
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*Greenville High provides all CCR students with a cord to wear at graduation*
Meeting at least one of the following criteria makes you
“COLLEGE Ready"
Receive 6 hours of Dual Enrollment course work with a C or higher
Score a 3 or higher on at least 1 AP exam
Meet state benchmark of 1020 on SAT or 20 on ACT
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Meeting at least one of the following criteria makes you
“CAREER Ready”
Complete a CTE pathway AND certification
Earn 3+ on the WIN Work Ready test (taken Junior year)
Earn a 31 or higher on the ASVAB assessment
Complete a state-approved work-based learning experience
MUST INCLUDE
English I, II+ III, 3 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies
8 Elective Credits
Juniors School-Based Choice Test: SAT and ACT
Every student in their 3rd year of high school will have the opportunity to take either the SAT OR ACT at no cost during a school day in the Winter/ Spring.
Below are some links to articles with helpful information in determining which test may be best for you. Remember, you can always try both, but only get 1 for free in the school day.
Academic Common Market
Looking for a college degree not offered in your state? The Academic Common Market may be able to help. Many students qualify for in-state tuition to study in other states!
Learn About Scholarship Opportunities
Does Online College Make More Sense for your Goals?
These are a few features the guide offers:
Different types of online education
Tuition & Cost
Accreditation & Quality
Verified consumer and expert reviews