1. Welcome Senior Parents Banneker High School Class of 2015 10/6/2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Banneker High School Auditorium

2. Message From Senior Class Administrator

3. Message from Our Counselors

4. Banneker high school Counselors 12 th COUNSELORS Shamona Harrell, M.Ed Caseload: A-Gray harrells@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x137 Malongo Mukenge, Ed. S Caseload: Green-O mukenge@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x138 Erick Lawrence, M. Ed Caseload: P-Z lawrenceE@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x135

5. Counseling Agenda  12 Grade Counselor Caseload  First 6 weeks Progress Report Summary  Graduation Requirement  Ga. Goes to College Week – November 3 – 7, 2014  Financial Planning for College – Wells Fargo Rep.

6. 1 st 6-Weeks Summary Students Failed# of Classes 1400 721 382 213 134 35 06 17 08 288

7. Mrs. Kline - Wells Fargo At Work & Student Segment | Senior Relationship Manager Wells Fargo Materials Found in the High School kit The Art of Applying for Scholarships Does a college student need a bank account?

8. UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES: www.uncf.org (HBC Private Colleges Only) www.uncf.org www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net (HBC State Colleges Only) www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net http://livepositively.com (Coca Cola) http://livepositively.com www.facebook.com/target (Target) www.facebook.com/target www.kfcscholars.org www.tycobbfoundation.com http://directscholar.com http://www.hispanicfund.org (Hispanic) http://www.hispanicfund.org http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html (Methodist) http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html www.fastweb.com www.college-scholarships.com http://www.gmsp.org/canmzzaqll3rvwl45tzxtkp55)/default.aspx www.aicpa.org/search/search1.htm (Accountants) www.aicpa.org/search/search1.htm www.collegeprowler.com http://www.apa.org (Psychology) http://www.apa.org http://www.asm.org/search (Microbiology) http://www.asm.org/search http://fedmoney.org/grants/0-scholarships.htm (74 Different Scholarships) http://fedmoney.org/grants/0-scholarships.htm (74 http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml http://www.artsawards.org (Art, Talents) http://www.artsawards.org http://www.collegesource4u.com http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org (Community Service) http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/ (Art, Film, Writing) http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/ http://bcharrispub.com/scholarship/index.html (Catholic) http://bcharrispub.com/scholarship/index.html www.collegegold.com www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

9. Scholarships continued GRAD SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES: www.adultstudentgrants.com http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students/shtml (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students/shtml http://www.asanet.org/student/funding.html (Sociology) http://www.asanet.org/student/funding.html http://fedmoney.org/grants/0-fellowships.htm INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES: http://www.iefa.org www.internationalscholarships.com INTEREST FREE STUDENT LOAN RESOURCE: http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/paying-for- college/2010/09/07/how-to-find-interest-free-student-loans.htmlhttp://www.usnews.com/articles/education/paying-for- college/2010/09/07/how-to-find-interest-free-student-loans.html FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES: www.studentaid.ed.gov www.savingforcollege.com www.finaid.org www.collegeparents.org www.fastaid.com www.fafsa.ed.gov www.consumerfinance.gov/students/knowbeforeyouowe/ http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/trends-2009-what-parents-should-know-one-page.pdf

10. QUESTIONS?

12. College Tour of UGA October 15, 2014 – Buses leave campus at 8:40am and will return by 3:00pm. October 8, 2014 at 3:45pm Payments must be paid (first come first serve) Cost - $16.00 - $5.00 for Bus and $11.00 for Buffet Lunch Meal. S.T.E.M. Majors – Workshop at Ga. Perimeter College – Decatur

13. Prom 2015 Location : W Hotel Atlanta Midtown Date: April 17, 2015 Time: 8:00 p.m.– 12 midnight Ticket Price: 85.00 until December 19, 2014 (Ticket Prices Will Increase After This Date) **Ticket Sales Will Begin Oct 31, 2014** For Any & All Additional Inquiries Please contact Ms. Henderson hendersonk1@fultonschools.org

14. Tentative Senior Trip Location: Orlando, Florida - Grad Bash 2015 Tent. Date: Friday, April 24th - Saturday, April 25th More Information Will Be Forthcoming

15. Senior Photos Picture Day Lifetouch Studios October 8, Retakes – 9:00am – 3:00pm  October 9, 2014 – Senior Yearbook Photos  Banneker Auditorium 9:00am – 6:00pm Schedule a time with Mrs. Hill in Room 2859 Sitting Fee $35.00 ($25.00 to Lifetouch & $10.00 to Yearbook Staff) Cash or Money Order Only Class Photo October 22, 2014 - 9am – Location – TBA. – Seniors Must have the Official (Respect Yo Elders) T-Shirt to be in the Photo.

16. Senior Fees Fees Will Include The Following: Senior Dues Graduation Fees Senior Paraphernalia Senior Class Activities (2 Senior Weeks, Senior Breakfast & Senior Night) Yearbook Diploma Cover Cap, Gown & Stole Cost – $325.00 Nonrefundable– Due September 16, 2014 Due Dates: First Payment – $125.00 Due September 16, 2014 Second Payment – $100.00 Due October 16, 2014 Final Payment - $ 100.00 Due December 16, 2014 After December 16 th late fees will apply. Listen to Morning and Afternoon Announcements for Payment Location and Times or See Mr. Hallingquest Room 2686.

17. Fall Senior Week 10-27 – 31, 2014 - Proposed Events – Final List on 10/22/2014 Movie star Monday- dress up like your favorite movies star and screen on the green that night on the football field Tuesday black out- all seniors wear black and can't talk to underclassmen, all seniors will be given something so that if they talk to an underclassmen they have to give it to them. And they get a prize at end of the day Wednesday- pajama day, and read to the kids at Feldwood Elementary School Thursday- throw back Thursday dress up like a lil kid or old styles and that night we want to have a skate night or bowling night Friday- costume day, senior lock in that night after the game and back up plan is a tailgating party

18. Graduation Venue  Trojan Field  Ga. State University Dates  5/22/2015  5/24/2015

19. Thank-You  Updates Will Be Provided – via newsletters, twitter, robo calls, remindl101,morning and afternoon announcements.