1. Senior Parent/Student Night Class of 2019
Monday, September 17, 2018
5:30pm-6:30pm

2. Pioneer Senior Bon Voyage Party
Tradition since 1995 when an alcohol-related car accident claimed the life of a Pioneer Graduate on graduation night. School is transformed to provide games, inflatables, casino, prizes, food and more; giving Graduates a fun, safe, drug and alcohol-free environment.
Pioneer Senior Bon Voyage Party

3. Pioneer Senior Bon Voyage Party
Over 300 Graduates attend to celebrate as a class! June 6, 2018 from 10:30pm-4:00am, following graduation ceremony. Throwing a party for 300 people takes many hands. Please consider volunteering your time, donating a raffle prize, a personal or corporate donation.

4. Pioneer Senior Bon Voyage Party
To Volunteer or Donate Money or Raffle Prizes, please contact Anne Steinhauer at To download a senior ticket order form and/or learn more, please visit the Pioneer PTSO website and click on the Bon Voyage tab:
Ticket sales only cover half the cost
Volunteer leading up to the party or during the event

5. Senior Staff Class Principal – Mr. Kevin Hudson5
Class Principal – Mr. Kevin Hudson
Class Secretary – Ms. Elam
Career Center Director - Mr. Jacob McLouth
Records Secretary - Ms. Deidre Banks
Counselors
Ms. Sara Vance– A - CH
Mr. Kevin Kilgore – Ci - G
Ms. Connie Akins – H - K
Ms. Chris Woods – L - O
Ms. Stephanie Carter – P - So
Mr. Christopher Kasper – Sp – Z
Ms. Colleen Creal – 9th grade

6. CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
College Representative Visits
Assistance with college applications
Scholarship Information and workshops
Contact Jake McLouth at

7. Important Dates 7
10/9/18 - FAFSA Workshop Night. Representatives from UofM will be on hand to assist
10/12/18 - Last day to submit request for recommendation to counselors to ensure the letters will be uploaded by the early notification deadlines of November 1, 2018
12/3/18 - Last day to submit request for recommendations to ensure they will be uploaded by winter break this includes applications with January deadlines)

8. Important Dates 5/1/19 - Deposit deadline for college admission8
1/15/19 - Scholarship Information Night
5/1/19 - Deposit deadline for college admission
5/6-17/19 - AP Testing
5/17/19 - Prom
6/6/19 - Graduation of the Class of 2019

9. Steps in Applying to College9
Complete Student Profile and Parent Brag Sheet
CAREFULLY READ DIRECTIONS FOR EACH APPLICATION!
Make a master calendar with all due dates and deadlines
Most college applications are completed entirely online

10. Steps in Applying to College10
Give teachers at least three weeks notification for recommendations
Please allow up to three weeks for counselors to process recommendation letters and complete applications
Computers for student use are available in the Counseling Office, Career Center and Media Center

11. Testing and Transcript Information11

12. Recommendations 12
Counselor recommendations are based on: Student Profile, Parent Brag Sheet, the student interview and the transcript
Students will be contacted by their current counselor if more information is needed for letters
Students/Parents can provide updated information to current counselors via

13. UPDATE ON FAFSA
OCTOBER 1, 2018 NEW DATE TO START ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL AID
October UofM will be on hand to assist in out FAFSA Workshop Night

14. Staying on Track Senior Year14
Remember the STUDENT is applying to college— encourage and help stay on track but be sure student is doing the work
Maintain a rigorous schedule the entire year
Do not drop academic classes second semester
Admission can be rescinded if grades slip and academic rigor decreases
Make good choices!!!

15. We are here for you!! We will not miss deadlines… do not miss yours!15
We will not miss deadlines… do not miss yours!
Good Luck!!
And NOW Naviance…

16. Naviance Information 16
Naviance is a secure way to send transcripts and recommendation letters
Over 2,000 schools use Naviance
Students log into Naviance through “Clever”
Let’s take a look at Naviance