1. Senior Parent Information Meeting
Class of 2018

2. Important Dates
Jostens Senior Delivery – March 9th at 9:00 am in Media Center (balance must be paid in full)
Senior Dues – March 5th – March 9th
Senior Make-Up Delivery – March 23rd during lunch
Honors Night – May 10th at 6:00 pm in Cafeteria
Parade of Graduates – May 21st at 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Senior Banquet – May 24th at 7:00 pm in Cafeteria
Graduation – May 25th at 8:00 pm Tiger Stadium

3. Senior Dues $25.00 for every Senior
Pays for Senior Banquet, Gift to Advisors, and Gift to School
Deadline is Friday, March 9th (will increase $5.00 every week after deadline)
Must be paid in order to march at Graduation

4. Graduation Attire Boys Girls No decoration of any kind on gown or hat
Dark dress shoes
Dark pants
Collared shirt
No tennis shoes or flip flops
Girls
Dark pants/dark dress
Dark shoes (no high heels…wedges are okay)
No decoration of any kind on gown or hat

5. College Visits
School allows 3 college visits with prior arrangements and approval
Obtain prior approval from Mrs. Callaway at least 2 days prior to visit
Return prior approval to Mrs. Callaway before visit

6. Admission Tests What test do you need to take?
4- year school – SAT or ACT
2-year school – ACCUPLACER
Schools will have different admissions score requirements usually listed on the admissions webpage
Have your scores sent directly to the school
SAT –
ACT –
Students need to take a test ASAP!!

7. SAT Test Dates Test Date Normal Deadline Late Registration*
SAT Test Dates (U.S.)
SAT Test Dates
Test Date
Normal Deadline
Late Registration*
October 7, 2017
September 8, 2017
September 27, 2017
November 4, 2017
October 5, 2017
October 25, 2017
December 2, 2017
November 2, 2017
November 21, 2017
March 10, 2018**
February 9, 2018
February 28, 2018

8. ACT Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
September 9, 2017
August 4, 2017
August 5-18, 2017
October 28, 2017
September 22, 2017
September 23-October 6, 2017
December 9, 2017
November 3, 2017
November 4-17, 2017
February 10, 2018*
January 12, 2018
January 13-19, 2018

9. Georgia Futures All students should have an account
See me for help with account information
Provides information for
HOPE and State Aid Programs
Federal Aid and Scholarships
College Planning (College Applications & Transcript requests)
Career Exploration

10. Common Application http://www.commonapp.org
Explore and apply to 700 schools across the world
Enter information one time and use it to apply to multiple schools
Helps students stay on track by sending reminders

11. GPA and HOPE Scholarship
Colleges will use weighted GPA (the school’s GPA found on transcript)
This GPA will be different from HOPE GPA 
Always check HOPE GPA on GA Futures, since that is the ultimate decision maker regarding HOPE
HOPE GPA is calculated using grades for core coursework in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language
The HOPE Scholarship minimum GPA requirement is 3.00 and the Zell Miller Scholarship minimum GPA requirement is 3.70

12. Final Transcripts
Although colleges will be making admissions decisions prior to graduation, students must send a final transcript
College acceptance is contingent upon student’s graduation and receipt of his/her final transcript
Students need to stay focused!

13. Scholarships
All scholarship information is posted on the school website
Hard copies may be picked up in Mrs. Callaway’s office
Do not wait until the last minute
Begin writing essays and asking for teacher recommendations now
Provide teachers with information for recommendations and allow enough time for teachers to complete
Most scholarships are due by end of January-February

14. Georgia Apply to College Month
State wide sponsored event
Builds school excitement around going to college
We have set aside a day during which all seniors will have the opportunity to focus on completing at least one application for admission
They will receive the encouragement and assistance of high school staff volunteers
Date: Monday, November 6th during Advisement

15. FAFSA FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid)
Everyone who is getting ready to go to college/technical school should fill out the FAFSA form
Covers expenses like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other related expenses
Determines eligibility for Federal Student Aid, State Financial Aid, Institutional Financial Aid, and Private Financial Aid
Student loans

16. Getting Started with FAFSA
Use the website fafsa.ed.gov
Create a FSA ID – memorable username and password unique to you
It is recommended that you provide a mobile phone number and address in case you need to unlock your account, forget your username or to reset your password
A parent might need a FSA ID as well
You will need your Social Security number, full name, and date of birth

17. Information needed for FAFSA
Social Security number
Driver’s license (if any)
Permanent resident card, resident alien card, or alien registration card (if applicable)
W-2 forms and other records of money earned
2016 income tax returns
Records of child support paid
Records of taxable earnings
Current stock, bond, and other investment records
Current business, farm records, bank statements