1. Senior Night 9/9/2014

2. Introduction Ashlee P. Smith Education University of South Alabama Special Education Educational Leadership Counseling asmith@satsumaschools.com Office number: 251-380-8222 Fax number: 251-380-8191

3. Transcripts/Exit Document Types of Diplomas Alabama High School Diploma…24 credits Alabama High School Diploma Satsuma Board Honors…28 credits/3.5 GPA (Pre-Cal) Beginning 2013, Alabama High School Diploma Career Pathway Diploma…24 credits GPA-weighted vs. un-weighted Un-weighted GPA assigns four points to every A grade, three points to B, etc. whereas a weighted GPA (AP classes) assigns five points to every A grade, four points to B, etc. Transcripts Students will need to complete a Trancript Request form that is available in the front office. Complete the transcript request form, give to Mrs. DuBourg, the registrar. The cost is $1.00.

4. ACT (American College Test) SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) ACT/SAT – apply online www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org. Pick up information or go to website www.sat.collegeboard.orgwww.sat.collegeboard.org. Go to website for test dates CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) Code 012383 Satsuma High School Check to see if you need to take the ACT with writing for your college of choice admissions If your child receives free or reduced lunch, they can see me for a fee waiver. Can take the test free one time List as many schools when you register to take the ACT Beginning in the 2014-15 academic year, every senior who takes the SAT® or SAT Subject Tests ™ using a fee waiver will receive four college application fee waivers from the College Board. These waivers will be delivered to students online via their SAT account starting in late August and are made possible by the generosity of more than 2,000 participating colleges and universities nationwide.college application fee waivers

5. College Applications When to apply for college…..NOW!! How to apply… Online Paper Application Common Application www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org What to know…deadlines, admission requirements

6. Scholarships ACT or SAT score Leadership Departmental Nominations Community Scholarships-more common in the Spring Military Scholarships Athletic Scholarships -NCAA Eligibility-Follow this link to SHS Athletic Handbook http://1.bottlecap.pcmac.org/media/1518430/scss%20 athletic%20handbook%202013- 2014%20(for%20student%20&%20parents).pdf http://1.bottlecap.pcmac.org/media/1518430/scss%20 athletic%20handbook%202013- 2014%20(for%20student%20&%20parents).pdf

7. How can students & parents get more information on scholarships? http://www.scholarships.com/ http://www.zinch.com/ http://schoolsoup.com/ http://fastweb.com/ http://scholarships4students.com/ College recruiters College visits

8. Financial Aid Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov The FAFSA can be completed using this year’s (2014) tax information and updated in 2015. All college students are expected to contribute towards their education costs. How much you and your family will be expected to contribute depends on your financial situation — and is what’s called your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form the U.S. Department of Education (ED) requires to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The government conducts a “need analysis” based on financial information, such as income, assets, and other family information, which you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) will be asked to provide. Pay attention to the deadlines! There are federal and state deadlines, and your colleges may also have a deadline.

9. Recommendation Letters Teachers Community Members Counselors -All students seeking college entrance should develop a resume Recommendation Forms-Students’ responsibility to download and provide

10. Scholarship Letters We wish to recognize all seniors who have been offered scholarships from organizations or colleges. In order to do this we need your child to provide a copy of any scholarship and/or award letters they ACCEPTED or DID NOT ACCEPT

11. Senior Trip Grad Bash 2015/Graduates on Tour April 22 th (leave @ 11:00 PM) 23 rd, 24 th, 25th, & return the 26th Caribbean Beach Resort/Universal Studios Cost $464.00 Bus $108.43 Total=$572.33 $75.00 non-refundable deposit due by Sept. 26 th The first 48 to pay their deposit will be eligible to go on the trip YETI fundraiser/Dec. & Mar. Students must be eligible to graduate in May 2015, no negative discipline and good school attendance

12. Expenditures College applications can cost $35.00-$50.00 and up to $75.00 each Senior Fees (SHS) $60.00 Grad Bash Trip $572.33 Cap and Gown $85.00 Balfour Announcements and Accessories Senior t-shirts and sweats (not available yet) Appropriate dress for Honors’ Day and Graduation

13. College and Career Day This year we will be attending College and Career Day at Faulkner Community College. The date is October 30 th. We will depart school around 10:15 and return at approximately 2:30. All seniors are required to attend. The cost is FREE. Students will meet with college and career recruiters from 11:00 to 12:00. Move to Faulkner’s auditorium where the choir, cheerleaders, etc. will perform. Lunch provided 1:00-1:45.

14. More INFO Most college applications are due by December 1 Most scholarship applications are due by December 1 If you qualify for a scholarship from a college or university based on your ACT score, check to see if you need to apply for their merit-based scholarship. Some times you are automatically considered when you apply for college Parents and students need to research colleges to find out their admission requirements as well as search for scholarships

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