College Admissions and Scholarships Edith Pickens Director of Secondary Programs Donna Clark Coordinator Guidance and Counseling Services August 15, 2013

Huntsville City Schools Scholarship Program Highlights 2012-13 On average, students in the Class of 2013 earned $26,466 per student in scholarship dollars. This is the highest average on record. The total dollars in scholarships earned this year was $34,326,390. Students in the Class of 2013 earned $6,439,675 more in academic scholarships than any class on record.

Huntsville City Schools Scholarship Program 2013-14 The HCS scholarship program for 2013-14 focuses on two major areas: Aggressive communication plan to disseminate information to students and parents. This will include individual student meetings, classroom guidance sessions, parent sessions, email communication, and a scholarship site on the HCS webpage. Athletic Directors will also be working with coaches on scholarships. Professional development and collaboration among HCS senior counselors.

Huntsville City Schools Scholarship Categories 2012-13

Huntsville City Schools Scholarships Earned

Huntsville City Schools Average Scholarships Earned Per Student

Senior Night for Parents Butler High School Sept. 17 6:00 p.m. Columbia High School Aug. 27 6:00 p.m. Grissom High School Sept. 12 6:00 p.m. Huntsville High School Sept. 11 5:30 p.m. Johnson High School Aug. 29 6:00 p.m. Lee High School Aug. 27 6:00 p.m. New Century Technology H.S. Sept. 19 6:00 p.m.

First Semester Senior Programs for Students and Parents Sept. 3 College and Career Connection Week for K-12 Sept. 5 College and Career Connection Day for Students at UAH Fitness Center and College Night for Parents from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sept. 8 College and Career Connection Seminar – Senior Counselor Panel Discussion, Lee H.S., 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Nov. 7 Post-secondary Scholarships Workshop, Butler H.S., 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Second Semester Senior Programs for Students and Parents Jan. 16 FAFSA and Financial Aid Workshop, Grissom H.S 10:00 a.m. and Johnson H.S. 6:00 p.m. Apr. 17 District-wide High School and Post-secondary Planning Night at each high school, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. *Grades (rising) 9-11 – What to expect; planning for high school and beyond; key steps for students and parents at each grade level *Grade 12 – Transitioning to college and career

Senior Survey and Data Packet Senior Survey Assesses: Career interests and required training Post-secondary interests Knowledge of admission requirements College visits Scholarships ACT/SAT Senior Data Packet: Biographical information Resume to assist with letters of recommendation and portfolio development

HCS Senior Handbook A guide to help senior students navigate post-secondary and career options including: College Terminology College Application Process Types of Colleges What Colleges Look For College Admission Tests NCAA Eligibility Campus Visits Information on Recommendations Financial Aid Military Options Workforce Guide

Huntsville City Schools Senior Counselors Butler High School – Leigh Ann Brown Columbia High School – Ruthie Whitman Grissom High School – Mary Cagle and Post-secondary Counselor, Sheri Crigger Huntsville High School – Nancy Wolfe and past Senior Counselor, David Whitener Johnson High School – Susan Eison Lee High School – Joanna Farmer New Century Technology High School – Robert Watson