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Senior Page 2010-2011 Dear Parent or Guardian: After many years of hard work and commitment, your son or daughter has reached a goal set many years ago-that of becoming a SENIOR at Headland High School. As dedicated and supportive parents or guardians you have played an important role in helping this young man or woman reach this point. We look forward to working with you to make this year a very productive and memorable one in the life of your "SENIOR". We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of some very important dates and projected expenses for the upcoming year. Please place these dates on your calendar so there will be no unexpected conflicts, especially for graduation practice in May. There will be only one graduation practice, so it is very important that seniors be at this practice. August 19th Balfour will be here to preview graduation supplies/QSP with magazines September 3rd Magazine Sales End September 6th Holiday (Labor Day) September 10th Deposit needed to order graduation supplies Please note that Balfour will not accept personal checks. You may place deposits and orders with cash, certified checks, money orders, or credit cards. Deposit amount will depend on the total cost of graduation supplies. September 17th Homecoming September 20-24th Alabama High School Graduation Exam October 8-11th Fall Break October 15, 18, 19th 1st Nine Weeks Exams October 25th Parent Conference Day 1:30-4:30 November 11th Holiday (Veteran's Day) November 22-26th Holiday (Thanksgiving) December 6-10th Alabama High School Graduation Exam December 18-Jan. 2nd Christmas Holidays January 10-12th 2nd Semester Exams January 14th First Prom Payment due-$35.00 January 17th Holiday (Martin Luther King Day) February 11th Second Prom Payment due-$35.00 Feb. 28th, March 1-4 Alabama High School Graduation Exam March ?? Invitations Delivered March 9th Cap and Gown Pictures (Price will be determined later). We provide cap, gown, tassel, honor stole or cords. Boys should wear a white dress shirt and dark tie, preferably black or dark blue. All seniors should bring academic award medals won if you would like to wear them for the picture. March 11th Final Prom Payment due-$30.00 March 14-18th Spring Break March 22-24th 3rd Nine Weeks Exams April 15th Prom pictures will be taken from 6:00pm until 10:00pm. Picture package price will be determined at a later date and payment is due when pictures are made. Lead out is at 7:00pm. Chaperones are needed. If interested, please call Mrs. Gibson at 693-2442 ext. 36. Prom decorations have to be assembled on Friday, April 15th from 8:00am until around 1:00pm. Seniors involved in decorating for the prom should not make any hair or makeup appointments or plan to pick up tuxedos until after 1:00pm in order for everyone to assist in decorating for the prom. Past groups have commented on feeling a great sense of accomplishment after all the decorations are completed. It is really a great learning experience for all involved. April 22nd Holiday (Good Friday) May ?? Honors and Awards Banquet- Headland First Baptist Church May 18th-20th Senior Exams May 24th Graduation Practice--Dothan Civic Center--8:00am This is the only practice for graduation!!!!!!!! MANDATORY ATTENDANCE!!!!!! Graduation exercises are at 7:00pm at the Dothan Civic Center. Seniors should arrive by 6:15pm. After the program is over, seniors go back to your assigned rooms and turn in gowns. At that time you will receive your diploma. Graduation is very important. If a senior is late, gets there after practice has begun, or is absent, he or she will be sent to the end of the line regardless of their previous status in line. Dress for graduation: Boys: Dark pants and dress shoes/ White shirt/ Dark tie Girls: Sunday dress/ Dark shoes/ Moderate jewelry
SCHOLARSHIPS
A Scholarship
List is updated every 2 – 4 weeks.
This list is emailed to every teacher to post in their classrooms.
Please send your email address to me at
sfrank@henryschools.org and I will
be happy to email the scholarship update list to you as an attachment.
Please write sch update list in the subject area.
The first scholarship update list should be available by September 15.
DECEMBER 1, 2010
is the deadline for the general freshmen scholarship applications at:
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
is the deadline for the general freshmen scholarship application to UAB.
MARCH 1, 2011
(if it’s the same as in past years) is the deadline for scholarship applications
to Wallace Community College.
JANUARY 15, 2011
(if it’s the same as in past years) is
the deadline for the Leadership Scholarship to Troy University.
**If a student
knows what he wants to major in, he should contact that school in which he plans
to major for Departmental Scholarship
opportunities as some of these require a separate application (For example:
A student wants to major in education.
She should contact the
To search for
scholarships, students can visit
www.careercruising.com. The user
name is headland and the password is high.
After you enter the username and
password, click on schools at the top.
Next, click on financial aid, then click on search for
scholarships. Choose any letter and you will find information about, and
links to, many scholarship opportunities.
ACT -
ACT TEST DATES
ACT Registration Deadline
October 23, 2010
September 17, 2010
December 11,
2010
November 5, 2010
February 12,
2011
January 7, 2011
April 9, 2011
March 4, 2011
June 11, 2011
May 6, 2011
**There is a
September 11, 2010 test date (late
registration deadline August 20, 2010 - basic fee plus $20 late fee
required).
**Basic fee for
the ACT is $33.00 ($48.00 includes the writing section –UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA and AUBURN
UNIVERSITY requires the writing section)
**More
information about the ACT may be found at
www.act.org or www.actstudent.org.
**Registration
packets are in guidance office, or you can register online at
www.actstudent.org.
Federal Student Aid: Can be applied for after Jan. 1, 2011 There are three ways to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): 1. Apply online at www.fafsa.gov 2. Or at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
3. Call 1-800-4-FED-AID to request a paper copy.
Web sites to visit in searching for colleges: Career Training and Technical Schools - Search 4 Career Colleges Career Education and Training - Career Explorer Colleges and Universities at U.S. College Search College Planning for Students - KEY Magazine Tips: Remember: The first step in preparing for your future is to explore your career options. Look for a career that revolves around activities you enjoy. Then, if education beyond high school is required, look for colleges/universities or technical schools that prepare you for your career choice. Visit as many of the college campuses as you can. Be sure to get prior approval from an administrator before you are absent from school. Don't Delay! Apply for admission now if you plan to attend a major college or university! Submitting an application for admission is a prerequisite for academic scholarship consideration. Campus housing often fills up early in your senior year. It is extremely important to apply now and send your deposit to save your place if you are accepted. ACT or SAT? It is important that college-bound seniors have a competitive ACT or SAT1 score before December 1st of their senior year. ACT encourages registration online, see the link at top of page. SAT also encourages registration online, see the link at top of page. Most colleges accept either ACT or SAT1, contact the college admissions office to find out which is accepted. The Common Application: If you are applying to several different schools, they may accept the same application. To find out, visit: Welcome to the Common App!.
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