Welcome Parents/Guardians

Class of 2026

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What Is In Your Senior’s Folder?

1. Copy of their unofficial transcript
2. SchooLinks Instructions
3. Class of 2026 Google Classroom code
4. Important Dates for Fall
5. CCR Information

• Please look at your transcript and check the spelling of your name.
• Is anything misspelled?
• Is your full legal name listed?
• This is important because each student’s full legal name must be listed on their high school diploma.
• We will also check the spelling during your IGP meeting
• Deadline to let us know of any corrections is Oct. 3rd.

Is your name misspelled on your transcript?

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Important Upcoming Dates

Sept 10 - Senior IGPs begin

Sept 18 - Senior Parent Meeting - 6:00 - Auditorium

Sept 18 - Launch GVL applications due

Sept 23 - Graduation Supply Orders during lunch

Sept 29 - Greenville Co. College Fair field trip (permission forms due to Guidance by Sept. 11th)

Oct 1 - FAFSA is scheduled to open

Oct 3 - Deadline to tell counselor is name is misspelled/incorrect

Oct 17 - College Application Day at TRHS - Sign Up deadline is Oct. 3rd

Oct 28 & 30 - WIN Testing-Seniors who missed the test last year or have not earned CCR

Nov 7 - ASVAB Test during 1st & 2nd Block - sign up information coming soon

Dec 1 - Last day to order caps & gowns before prices increase.

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Join The Class of 2026 on Remind

LAST NAMES (A-M):

Text @e284dfb to 81010

LAST NAMES (N-Z):

Text @fh3efe4 to 81010

**We will be using this method to send out important reminders about upcoming senior events, deadlines, scholarship info, graduation info etc. Please only one parent or student join.

ALL SENIORS MUST JOIN THE

Class of 2026 Google Classroom

CODE: evuvvftp

Throughout the year we will post A LOT of important information:

• Graduation Info/updates
• SchooLinks Instructions
• Financial Aid/Scholarship Info
• Internship Opportunities
• Mandatory District Surveys

Instructions for Accessing SchooLinks from Student BackPack���

• Student logs into Student BackPack account
• Select Educational Apps
• Select SchooLinks
• Check the SchooLinks section of our Senior Google Classroom for detailed instructions on completing required tasks

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What Seniors Need To Do Now:

Pre-IGP Assignment

• The Pre-IGP assignment is a quick survey that SchooLinks will require students to complete before we complete their IGP (Most seniors have already completed this onboarding)
• Please follow the instructions listed in the Google Classroom and complete ASAP

What Seniors Need To Do Now:

Senior Profile/Senior Resume

• Completed in your SchooLinks Account
• Instructions are listed in our Google Classroom
• Counselors/teachers need this before completing any recommendation forms or sending any transcripts
• This is a great tool for you to use to start building a resume that you can save & use after high school

School Counselors:

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Meghan Guth (A-Co/Md-Mi)

864-355-0017

mguth@greenville.k12.sc.us

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Beth Daniel (Cp-He/Mj-N)

864-355-0086

bdaniel@greenville.k12.sc.us

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Jaquetta Carter (Hf-Mc/O-Ph)

864-355-1081

jbcarter@greenville.k12.sc.us

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Emily Scott (Rp-Wh/Pi-Re)

864-355-1084

egscott@greenville.k12.sc.us

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Heather Foster (Wi-Z/Rf-Ro)

864-355-0019

hfoster@greenville.k12.sc.us

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School Address:

Travelers Rest High School 301 North Main Street

Travelers Rest, SC 29690

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Phone: 864-355-0000

Fax: 864-355-0089

High School CEEB Code: 411985

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Principal: Daniel Bruce

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Quick Reference

Completing Your College Application

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• Pay attention to application deadlines. We recommend that you request transcripts & recommendations 2 weeks prior to the deadline

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• Are you completing the college’s specific application or through the Common App?

• Letter of Recommendations should ONLY be sent if the college requests them.

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• PROOFREAD your info/essays and then get someone else to proofread for you.

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When do I submit my college applications?

Do not wait to receive your SAT or ACT scores to submit your application.

Check the college website!

Generally, submit your application as soon as possible – NOW!

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College Visits

• 3 college visit days are allowed. Notify your teachers of the upcoming absence. You are responsible to make up any missed work.
• Bring back a letter from the admissions counselor or admissions office of the college you visited, stating the day and time of your visit.
• Turn that letter into Mrs. Coleman in attendance.

Visit the webpage of your college of interest for campus visit info and watch for any announcements or emails. Make a college visit if at all possible before deciding on a college.

COLLEGE VISITS

Transcripts

Your transcript shows all the courses you have taken, your grades, a total GPA, and your class rank at the end of last school year.

TAKE NOTE:

• If you took a summer class and don’t see it listed on your transcript, please contact your counselor ASAP!
• If you were not enrolled at TRHS at the end of 2024-25 school year for ANY reason, then you may not have a TRHS transcript created yet.
• You must request your transcript be sent to your college of choice through SchooLinks. Instructions in Google Classroom. You can use your paper copy to upload into your college applications for self reporting
• If you took Early Classes you must also have your transcript sent from Greenville Tech. You can do this on Greenville Tech’s website at the end of the school year.

Admissions Tests

• Greenville Tech - Students may be required to take the Accuplacer test at Greenville Tech IF they don’t qualify with multiple measures (transcript/GPA)
• How do I sign up for the SAT/ACT?

Online registration for SAT

www.sat.org/register

Online registration for ACT

www.actstudent.org

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*If you did not request the SAT or ACT to send a copy of test scores to your college or university, you must request those from the testing agency.

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*Check to see if your college is test-optional

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Scholarships

Where to Begin?

• SchooLinks
• Spreadsheet updated weekly in Senior Google Classroom & on TRHS website
• Remind Text
• Student Email

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State Scholarships

• Listed in Senior Google Classroom

***DO NOT wait until the last minute to search for scholarships! Do your research and come to us with questions.

Senior IGP Meeting

• Starting Sept. 10th - your school counselors will begin IGP meetings with seniors to discuss your college and/or career plans, and to help answer any related questions you may have.
• Parents can call or email your counselor if they would like to be in the meeting.
• These meetings can be held virtually or in person.

CLASS OF 2026

GRADUATION DATE!!

May 19, 2026 - 8:00am

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

*Rehearsal date TBA*

Graduation Supplies!!!!

• Sept 23rd- Herff Jones reps will be back on campus to take your Graduation Supply orders and/or answer your questions during lunch
• There will not be a make-up date at school
• If you are ordering after Sept. 23rd, you can order online at herffjones.com
• Cords are earned and can only be worn at our ceremony if given to student by TRHS or district.

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College Application Day

Friday, October 17th

• Get help from College Admissions Reps & your school counselors
• Complete/start your college applications
• Get questions answered
• Sign up starting NOW
• Deadline to sign up- Oct. 3rd
• Once you’ve signed up, you will be notified of your time slot

Stay In The Know�

• Check your student email (username@greenvilleschools.us)
• When emailing your counselor, use the email listed in your Quick Reference Guide!!!
• Join the Remind Text
• Join the Class of 2026 Google Classroom
• Log into SchooLinks to get started on your Resume!

YEARBOOK REMINDERS

Senior Quotes: Please scan the QR code in your Google Classroom. If you submit an inappropriate quote it will be replaced.

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Senior Portraits: Did you miss your senior portrait this summer? Make ups are Oct. 14th at TRHS or sign up for an in-studio time. Check out Ms. Mlay’s (theater teacher) website for more details!

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Senior Ads: Deadlines and prices will be listed in the Google Classroom and on Ms. Mlay’s website

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CCR

College & Career Readiness

• CCR is an initiative of the state and the district to help prepare ALL high school students to be college and/or career ready.
• These are things you can add to resumes and college applications.
• There are many ways to qualify for CCR:
• ASVAB Score, AP/IB Score, WIN Score, SAT/ACT Score,

6 Credit Hours of Dual Credit, Work Based Learning, CTE Pathway

Completer at TR or Enoree

• Look on the back of your folder! If you

have a paw sticker you already

earned CCR! You will also receive a CCR Cord to wear at graduation!

Attendance/Seat Time

• Quarter Classes (Gov/Econ & Psy/Soc):
• 3 unexcused absences allowed
• Semester Classes
• 5 unexcused absences allowed
• All absences after the allowed amount, must be excused (doctor, dentist, bereavement, etc)
• Early College - Students will get dropped due to attendance if they are absent (or not turning in work for virtual classes) for 14 calendar days

Questions???

We know senior year is a very busy time! Please reach out to your counselor and make sure to ask questions during your Senior IGP meeting!