2nd semester update

Senior Parent Semester Update V O L U M E

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Items for Immediate Attention

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Important Dates

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Special Events

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Financial Aid

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Depositing

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College Visits and Final Details

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What should we be doing??

These are a few things that you will want to immediately give your attention: Graduation Supplies: ** Cap & Gowns: Balfour will be on campus for the final orders on Jan. 20 and 21 in the gym foyer during lunch.

The fee is $50. I have extra order forms in my office if you need one. ** Invitation/ Announcement Orders: If you would like to order these and have not, you can order these on the 20th or 21st or you can order on-line at www.balfour.com. I have extra order forms in my office if you need one.

Turn in Scholarship Award Letters for Honors Assembly

Please be sure that you are sending copies of all scholarship awards for the Honor Assembly . We will print a program and want to recognize your child. Please send in all awards, even to schools they are not planning to attend. Also, let us know what college your student will be attending as decisions are made.

Honors College Applications Many HCs require additional applications and remaining deadlines are quickly approaching. Be sure that they are submitted on-time!

Submit your Enrollment Deposit before May 1st The National Candidate Reply Date is May 1st. It is by this date that students must notify

Important Dates: Jan 20/21 Feb 3 Feb 16-20 Mar 20 Mar 21 April 3-10 April 29 April 30 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7

Balfour Orders during lunch in gym foyer K5 Visit Mardi Gras Break K5 Field Day Prom—Battlehouse Hotel Spring Break Senior’s Last Day of School Honors Assembly 9:30 AM Auditorium 8:30 Seniors Arrive 8:00 AM—AP Chemistry exam 12:00 PM—AP Psychology 8:00 AM—AP Calculus 8:00 AM—AP English Literature 12:00 PM—AP Physics I 8:00 AM—AP Spanish Language 12:00 PM—AP Physics 2, AP Art History

May 11 May 12 May 15 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21

the college that they plan to attend. After this date, colleges will no longer be obligated to reserve your space in the class or any scholarship awards.

Don’t forget that housing often requires a separate housing application and fee. Be sure that you have completed all that you need to in order to be ready for fall.

Enjoy every last minute!

If you thought first semester went by fast, this one will be a roller coaster. Take time to enjoy the rest of the senior year.

How did it get so late so soon?

It's night before it's afternoon.

December is here before it's June.

My goodness how the time has flewn.

How did it get so late so soon? ~Dr. Seuss

8:00AM—AP Biology, Music Theory 12:00 PM—AP Physics C 8:00 AM—AP US Government 12:00PM—AP French 8:00 AM—AP Human Geography Baccalaureate Practice – Springhill Baptist 9:00 Participants Arrive 10:00 All Students Arrive Baccalaureate Service 6:00 PM Springhill Baptist 5:15 Seniors Arrive Graduation Rehearsal Graduation—Cooper Stadium, 7PM Students arrive by 5:30

** Senior exam schedule will be posted later in the semester. ** Note that Baccalaureate will be held on Tuesday at Springhill Baptist.

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February is financi al aid mont h!

Now is the time to get busy filing those financial aid documents. Start with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This is a must for financial aid consideration. This is a FREE government form, so if you are asked to pay, you are using the wrong site. Please use this tutorial for assistance in navigating this often cumbersome process. Of course, if you have any questions or problems, please let me know.

Don’t forget about community based scholarships.

These can be used at any school of your choice.

Create an account at www.fastweb.com and be sure to check Haiku for opportunities that come through our office.

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Be mindful that most schools require an enrollment deposit to confirm that the student is attending . Many schools also require a separate housing deposit. Often, these deposits can be partially refundable if the student requests them back in writing prior to May 1st. A student should never have two deposits pending at a school, so be sure that you alert the institution of any changes in your intent to enroll.

Senior Interests

Deposit

Final transcripts are required, so keeping those grades up is critical

Our last senior parent meeting will be held in April. Be on the lookout for a Save the Date!

Mid-Year Grade Reports Many schools require updated transcripts at semester. I sent those for the students based on the applications that they submitted in the fall. If a student is no longer interested or has withdrawn the application, please let me know and I will make the correction. Otherwise, mid-year reports will be sent to all schools that require them without an additional request.

Be sure that you let colleges know if you are not planning to attend.

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College Visits  

Be sure that you send a

Last day for excused college visits is March 20th.

note to let

For days to be excused as a college visit students must have completed each of the following steps:

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colleges

you will not be attending.

- Turned in a parent note - Completed the teacher signature form.

- Submitted verification from the college of the visit.

Final Transcripts I will send final transcripts to the school that your child has let me know that they plan to attend. I will also send final transcripts for all students who have registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. If you need transcripts for summer school, your child will need to complete a transcript request form.

Final transcripts are not available until after graduation. To be final they must include a graduation date and cannot be released until after that date. I will prepare them for mailing prior to graduation and mail them on the 21st. You will be able to use the copies that I mail for unofficial uses, including sorority rush.

This semester will be the best yet!

Enjoy it!!

- Mary

UMS-Wright CCO Phone: 251-470-9038 Fax: 251-665-4065 E-mail: mcourtney@ums-wright.org