1. Class of 2017 Spring Senior Assembly
Graduation is just around the corner!

2. Counselors Last Names A-F Ms. Tsosie Last Names G-N Mr. Valdez
Last Names O-Z Ms. Jeffery
College & Career Ms. Cabral

3. TUSD Graduation Requirements
TUSD Course Requirements
Credits
AZ Dept. of Educ.
Requirement
English
4.0
Pass the Civics Test
(60% or above)
Math
Science
3.0
Social Studies
Health
0.5
Physical Educ.
1.0
Fine Arts or CTE
Electives
6.5
Total
23.0

4. AZ University Entrance Requirements
Course
Requirements
TUSD
AZ Univ.
English
4.0
Math
Science
3.0
Laboratory Science
Social Studies
2.0
1.0 must be Am. Hist.
Health
0.5
N/A
Physical Educ.
1.0
Fine Arts or CTE
Electives
6.5
of the same World Lang.
Total
23.0
16.0

5. Transcripts & Credit Checks
You will need:
your transcripts
a Graduation Credit Check form
Review your transcripts and make sure you are on track to graduate.

6. Civics Test Make sure you have passed the Civics Test
or plan to retake it
Spring Testing Dates TBA

7. You need to ….
Meet with your counselor to discuss any discrepancies, questions, or concerns.
NC’s, Incompletes, missing transcripts
Semester 1 Failing Grades
Weekend Academy ($100/sem)
CAP Credit Recovery (free)
Summer School (cost TBA)

8. Credit Recovery Deadline
All seniors who are needing to recover credits to be eligible to graduate need to be enrolled in Edgenuity Online classes by April 3rd, 2017.
Online classes must be completed by May 19th, 2017.

9. How much do grades matter?
Merit based scholarships are based on an unweighted G.P.A. and rank. Typically you must rank between the top 2% & 5% of your class.
Your ACT or SAT test scores can also earn you Merit based scholarships. The higher your scores, the more money you will get!
Keep your grades up until the end, this last year does count!

10. To take the ACT or SAT
Come to the Career Center and see if you are eligible for a test fee waiver and for information about upcoming test dates.

11. Stay on top of college deadlines
Most college admission applications are due by mid-February. Follow up with the colleges to make sure they received your paperwork. Follow up with your high school to be sure they have submitted your transcript.
Gather financial aid information and apply for scholarships. Submit financial aid applications by February to enhance your chances of receiving priority financial aid. Do your FAFSA by February 14th!
You should begin receiving acceptance letters and financial aid offers by April. By May, you should make a decision on the college you want to attend. Once you choose a college, you may be asked for a nonrefundable deposit.
In May, take AP® or IB exams for potential college course credit.

12. FAFSA Help Every Tuesday during 6th & 7th Periods Walk-ins accepted
Bring 2015 tax information

13. Portraits Personalization Baby pictures Senior ads
Your Yearbook
Portraits
Personalization
Baby pictures
Senior ads

14. Your Yearbook Senior Portraits
1661 W. Prince Road
We need you in the yearbook with your Senior Class of 2017
even if you are not sure you will walk!

15. Your Yearbook Baby Pictures Jan. 27,2017 deadline
Your Name in Blue Foil
Jan. 27,2017 deadline

16. Your Yearbook Personalization Feb. 17,2017 deadline
Forms available in Room D-2
Your Name in Blue Foil

17. Your Yearbook Senior Ads March 3,2017 deadline
Full page to 1/8th page ads available.
You design or let us work with you!

18. Dates to remember: 2/10 Sadie Hawkins Dance $15 (student council)
2/ Wedding Chapel Photos
4/8 Prom at Starr Pass Resort

19. Order Your Cap & Gown ASAP!
Rembrandtgrad.com

20. Seniors Portraits
(520) N. Country Club Rd.

21. From 7 o’clock to 11 o’clock At the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
PROM
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
From 7 o’clock to 11 o’clock
At the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort

22. Calendar of Senior Events
April 8
Prom 7pm– JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
April 27
Senior Assembly
TBA
Senior Speaker Try-outs & National Anthem Try-outs
May 5
Luau
May 11
Top Scholars Dinner (Top 30 in class)
May 15-19
Senior Final Exams (Senior Grades Due May 19th)
Senior Memories & Honors Night Practice Assembly
May 17
Senior Memories & Honors Night
May 22
Mandatory Senior Check-Out Day
May 25
Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice following breakfast
Graduation

23. You’re almost there.