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

2. 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.

3. Huntsville City Schools Scholarship Program 2013-14
The HCS scholarship program for 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,
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.

4. Huntsville City Schools Scholarship Categories 2012-13

5. Huntsville City Schools Scholarships Earned

6. Huntsville City Schools Average Scholarships Earned Per Student

7. 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 :00 p.m.
Lee High School Aug. 27 6:00 p.m.
New Century Technology H.S. Sept. 19 6:00 p.m.

8. 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: p.m.
Nov. 7 Post-secondary Scholarships Workshop, Butler H.S., 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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