Preparing for the Future
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The Renaissance High School Counseling Team is here to assist you with your college and career planning needs. Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year each academy at RnHS has been assigned a counselor to become a specialist in helping students in that academy plan for their future. RnHS counselors assist in the process of submitting college applications, getting to know your strengths and creative passions, and encouraging you to expand your academic and extracurricular interests to strengthen your college resume and to prepare you for a future career.
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Post-Secondary Information for Parents
Presented by Stephen Womack, WCS College Readiness Specialist
The goal of the Parent Academy is to discuss the issues that our kids will face that will impact their families as they prepare for what comes after high school. Our time together will be seeking to better understand the processes and preparing for conversations to have with our kids as they plan for those next steps. Participants will be engaged in discussions that prepare for those conversations.
- Class 1: Paths and Fit
There are multiple ways to get from one point to another. We will explore some of those paths, consider the benefits and "fit" of each, and discuss ways to help our kids pick the path that is best for them. - Class 2: The Impact of Testing
We will explore how achievement on various tests might impact opportunities and scholarships while considering how we can support our kids as they work to improve. - Class 3: Beyond Testing
We will look at components beyond testing that are part of a holistic review of students for admission and scholarship considerations, and we will discuss how to help our kids cultivate those traits. - Class 4: Writings That Matter
Admission essays, scholarship essays, and recommendations can all impact students' opportunities. We’ll discuss how to help our kids get the most out of these writing opportunities. - Class 5: Money for Everyone (coming soon!)
We will explore the cost and price of college, the factors that influence the cost of college, and the conversations we can have with our kids about money.
- Class 1: Paths and Fit
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Senior Parent Presentation
If you missed the senior parent night presentation you can view it here.
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Transcripts
Graduates 2019 to Present: Please visit orderatranscript.com to order a transcript (allow 5 days for processing).
Graduates 2018 and Prior: Please complete and submit this form (allow 10 days for processing).
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Tennessee Financial Aid Resources for Post-Secondary Education
Tennessee Promise
Seniors may apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, which will provide two years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college in Tennessee.
Tennessee Hope Scholarship
The Tennessee Hope Scholarship Program provides scholarship and grant assistance to Tennesseans attending eligible Tennessee post-secondary institutions. Interested seniors should review the requirements for the Hope Scholarship and apply online.
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation administers over 20 different state student financial aid programs, including the Hope Scholarship, Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, Tennessee Student Assistance Award, and the Dual Enrollment grant. TSAC provides a wealth of information about scholarships and financial aid. Students applying for financial aid should pay very close attention to the guidelines and information on this site.
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Pathways Tennessee
The state of Tennessee recognizes that a graduate has many options for success after leaving high school and that all residents of this state are “prepared for high-quality, in-demand careers” and that they will have the skills and training essential to fill the positions open to them in our ever-changing, technological world. The TN Transfer Pathways program focuses on making students aware of all of their post-secondary options and finding the best fit.
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Preparing for College
