Senior Night9/22/2015

Contact Info

Ashlee P. SmithJunior/Senior Counselor

251-380-8222 Office/251-380-8191 Faxasmith@satsumaschools.com

@misssashleee/Twitter

Transcripts/Exit Document• Types of Diplomas

Alabama High School Diploma…24 creditsAlabama High School Diploma Satsuma Board Honors…28 credits/3.0 GPA (Pre-Cal)Beginning 2013, Alabama High School Diploma Career Pathway Diploma…24 credits

• GPA-weighted vs. un-weightedUn-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.

• TranscriptsStudents 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.

Grading System

• One-Half of the Carnegie Unit will be awarded mid-year and the other half will be awarded in end of year.

• Students must earn both halves for all classes.

ACT (American College Test)SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

• ACT/SAT – apply onlinewww.actstudent.org. Pick up information or go to

websitewww.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 allowable when you register to take the

ACT

College Applications

When to apply for college…..NOW!!How to apply…• Online• Paper Application• Common Application www.commonapp.org• What to know…deadlines, admission

requirements

Scholarships• College/University Scholarships/Some scholarships are automatic

– Some schools require “scholarship” applications in addition to regular applications

• Based on Merit: 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%20athletic%20handbook%202013-2014%20(for%20student%20&%20parents).pdf

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

Financial Aid• Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov• The FAFSA can be completed using this year’s (2015) tax information and

updated in 2016. • 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.

Recommendation Letters

• Teachers• Community Members• Counselors

-All students seeking college entrance should develop a resume

• Recommendation Forms-Students’ responsibility to download and provide

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

Senior Trip• Grad Bash 2016/Graduates on Tour

April 13th (leave @ 11:00 PM) 14th, 15th, 16th, and return on the 17th

• Caribbean Beach Resort/Disney World/Busch Gardens• Cost $477.00 Bus w/ 48 students is $118.75 Total=$595.75• $100 non-refundable deposit due by Oct. 15th

• The first 48 to pay their deposit will be eligible to go on the trip• YETI fundraiser• Students must be eligible to graduate in May 2015, no

negative discipline, and good school attendance

Expenditures

• College applications can cost $35.00-$50.00 and up to $75.00 each

• Senior Fees (SHS) $65.00• Grad Bash Trip $595.75• Cap and Gown Rental is $85.00• Balfour Announcements and Accessories • Senior t-shirts and sweats• Appropriate dress for Honors’ Day and Graduation

College and Career Day

This year we will be attending College and Career Day at Faulkner Community College. The date is October 29th. We will depart school around 9:15 and return at approximately 1:45. All seniors are encouraged to attend. The cost is FREE. Students will meet with college and career recruiters from 10:00 to 11:00. Move to Faulkner’s auditorium where the choir, cheerleaders, etc. will perform. Lunch provided.

College Recruiter VisitsUniversity of Alabama is scheduled for Sept. 30th during Gator Period.College Recruiter Visits:Bishop State Community ColleeFaulkner Community CollegeUniversity of South AlabamaUniversity of Southern MississippiTroy University Auburn UniversitySpring Hill Mobile College

More INFO

• Most college applications are due by December 1• Most scholarship applications are due by December 1• Merit Based Scholarships: Based on a student’s

academics, athletics, or artistry• Parents and students need to research colleges to

find out their admission requirements as well as search for scholarships

• College Visit Form

Staying In The Loop

• Satsuma High School’s Facebook page• Twitter @misssashleee• Remind Junior-Text @jun2017 to 81010 Senior-Text @051316 to 81010• Announcements

Handouts

• Senior Calendar• Senior Contract-Initials and/or signature

required• Senior Contract/Property Abuse, Defacement,

or Destruction-Please sign• Mrs. Miller/Senior Project