Welcome Senior Parents Banneker High School Class of 2015 1/12/2015 Getting Ready for Post-High Endeavors 6:30pm – 7:30pm Banneker High School Auditorium

Message From Senior Class Administrator

Message from Our Counselors

Agenda Admissions Testing College Applications & Deadlines Ordering Transcripts Communication

College Admission Tests ADMISSIONS TESTS College Admission Tests *SAT I Reasoning Test 2014 2015 October 11 January 24 November 8 March 14 December 6 May 2 June 6 *ACT September 13 February 7 October 25 April 18 December 13 June 13

Ordering Transcripts: Electronically thru: Parchment Exchange www.parchment.com Free to students May be sent to colleges or 3rd party addresses

Communications Scholarship information is updated on Edmodo.com by Mrs. Hinton. The group code is d6ank8 Seniors can also receive messages via text or email through Remind 101. Please text @bhsgetinfo to (703) 635-3860 or send an email to bhsgetinfo@mail.remind.com so that your name can be added to the list of recipients. Emails are also sent to caseload students directly from their counselor.

Scholarship Announcement USDA 1890 National Scholars Program http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/ Pays full tuition, fees, books, & room/board Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2015 Requirements U.S. Citizen with a 3.0+ GPA Attend 1 of 19 select HBCUs Major in Agriculture, food, national resource science or related discipline

Financial Aid Financial aid is based on need Must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) After January 1 of the senior year File Early Have tax return ready to go Application Assistance will be February 19, 2015 6:00-7:30pm in Banneker Café. Colleges typically develop individual aid packages around the first of April

Final Questions?

Banneker High School Counselors Shamona Harrell, M.Ed Caseload: A-Gray harrells@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x137   Malongo Mukenge, Ed. S Caseload: Green-O mukenge@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x138 Erick Lawrence, M. Ed Caseload: P-Z lawrenceE@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x135

Senior Photos Picture Day Lifetouch Studios All yearbook portraits must be taken at Lifetouch Studios in Fayetteville. Yearbook Senior Ads (Final Day for Ads – 2/6/15 at 4pm.) **Full Page - $150.00 **Half-Page - $125.00 **Quarter-Page - $75.00 **Business Card – $25.00

**Students should pay Ms. Goodley in room 2663** Prom 2015 Location: W Hotel Atlanta Midtown Date: April 17, 2015 Time: 8:00 p.m.– 12 midnight Ticket Price: 85.00 until January 16, 2015 (Ticket Prices Will Increase After This Date) **Students should pay Ms. Goodley in room 2663** For Any & All Additional Inquiries Please contact Ms. Henderson hendersonk1@fultonschools.org

Date: Friday, May 1, 2015 Talent for Grad Bash 2015: Trey Songz! Grad Bash is the ultimate graduation party! Your high school seniors will enjoy the world’s most thrilling rides and attractions, live music and non-stop excitement at both of Universal Orlando’s two amazing theme parks: Universal Studios® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®. Plus, seniors will enjoy multiple dance parties; live DJs; video walls; karaoke; street performers and more. Talent for Grad Bash 2015: Trey Songz! Three-time Grammy® nominee Trey Songz performing his latest hits For more information and to volunteer on the planning committee please contact Glenda Shivers – 404-536-0757 or vichelle3@yahoo.com

Baccalaureate Ceremony Need a Parent Committee Committee Chairman Mr. Holland has agreed to allow the event to occur at Banneker High School – Auditorium and Cafeteria is the Committee Chairman

Senior Fees - Itemized Benjamin Banneker High School Class of 2015 Fees/Dues Package 1 Venue/Programs/Decorations/Invites/Misc. – 140.00 Graduation Regalia (Gown/Cap/Stole/Diploma Cover) – 60.00 Senior T-Shirt/Hoodie/Senior Weeks/Breakfast – 45.00 Yearbook – 80.00 Total: $ 325 based on Bulk Purchases **Late fee will apply after – 2/1/2015. Package 2 Venue/Programs/Decorations/Invites/Misc. – 140.00 Graduation Regalia (Gown/Cap/Stole/Diploma Cover) – 60.00 Total: $200.00 – Discounted Price $150.00 if paid by 1/10/2015 **Late fee will apply after – 2/1/2015.

Past/Future Events *Holiday Skate Night – Skate Towne – 5:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday December 18, 2014 – Will be a Faculty vs. Senior Class Skate Off. *Senior Night – 1/23/15 – Banneker Wrestling Team *Honda Battle of the Bands – 1/24/15 3:00pm Ga. Dome *Senior Night – 1/27/15 – Banneker Varsity Boys/Girls Basketball *Valentine Sadie Hawkins Dance – 2/6/14 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm Trojan Gym. (Sponsored by Class of 2015) *Spring Festival – Trojan Field – April of 2015 *College Tour of Kennesaw State University – March 2015

Graduation Ga. State University GSU Sports Arena 125 Decatur Street Venue Dates Ga. State University GSU Sports Arena 125 Decatur Street Atlanta, GA 30303 5/24/2015 – 11:00am

Senior Parent Night Meetings January 12, 2015 February 2, 2015 March 2, 2015 April 13, 2015 All meetings start at 6:30pm in the Auditorium

Thank-You Updates Will Be Provided – via newsletters, twitter, robo calls, remindl101,morning and afternoon announcements.