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Monthly School Events Calendar
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Senior Page Updated: May 20, 2008 May 23rd: HOSA & FBLA Trip
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May 24th: Senior Luau May 26th: Holiday May 28th: Senior Exams: 1st, 2nd, 3rd May 29th: Senior Exams: 4th, 5th May 30th: Baccalaureate Practice - Auditorium 3:05 p.m. June 1st: Baccalaureate - Auditorium 4:00 p.m. June 2nd: Graduation practice at the Civic Center 8:00 a.m. This is the only practice for Graduation. DO NOT BE LATE! Practice should be over by 11:30. MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! Any senior who is late, gets there after practice has begun, or is absent from practice will be send to the end of the line regardless of their previous status in line. Dress for Graduation: Boys: Dark pants, white shirt, dark tie and dress shoes Girls: Sunday dress, moderate jewelry and dark shoes June 2nd: Graduation Exercises are at 7:00 p m at the Civic Center. Seniors should arrive by 6:15 p m. After the program is over, seniors go back to your assigned rooms and turn in gowns, at that time you will receive your diploma. Information on College, Scholarships, ACT, SAT, and other career information: Updated February 7, 2008 A CD titled " A Student's Guide to Financial Aid" is available for check out in the guidance office. ACT Information: http://www.act.org for ACT information and practice tests - you will find the packets both in the guidance office and in the Library. SAT Information: College Search - SAT Registration - College Admissions - Scholarships for information, practice, packets, and online registration. Registration codes needed: Headland High School Code number is 011- 425. The U S Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid has a new web tool available to help students and their families plan for education beyond high school. For more information about FAFSA4caster, visit: Federal Student Aid - Gateway Home. Mississippi University for Women: hosting Scholars Day on February 21, 2008. For more information, visit Mississippi University For Women. Better Business Bureau: Start With Trust -- Start With BBB Federal Trade Commission: Consumer alerts Scholarships now available: updated February 7, 2008 Kiwanis Scholarship: for Key Club Members who have been active for at least 2 years, see Mrs. Frank for details and turn in your resume to Mrs. Frank. Deadline is April 16th. American Advertising Federation: of Dothan is offering 2 scholarships in the amount of $3000 each. Applicants must pursue a career in marketing, advertising, journalism, public relations, or graphic design. Deadline is April 18th. Applications in guidance office. A new scholarship database: is located at Student loan products and services ::: Nelnet Zonta International: Young women - a Public Affairs Scholarship is available for young women interested in pursuing a career in government, public affairs, politics, or community organizations. Applicants must evidence of active commitment to volunteerism and leadership in volunteer agencies. Application can be found in Mrs. Frank's office. Auburn University School of Engineering: now offering the Polymer and Fiber Engineering degrees. Starting salaries in 2007 were $52,000 to $56,000. For more information, go to: Polymer and Fiber Engineering. Auburn University's Samuel Ginn School of Engineering Scholarship is available online at Samuel Ginn School of Engineering Scholarship Auburn University E-Day is scheduled for February 27. E-Day is an excellent opportunity to explore the range of engineering programs. View exhibits, talk with faculty and meet students who are studying engineering. Students, parents, and groups are invited. No pre-registration is required. Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen: an educational assistance program scholarship program "Promoting Scholastic Achievemment, Creative Accomplishment, Healthy Living, and Community Involvement for America's Teens". This is the ONLY teen program associated with the Miss America and Miss Alabama Scholarship Programs. For an application and complete details, visit the following site or call (205) 223-5127 - deadline for application not provided to us. http://outstandingteen.homestead.com/ Mississippi State University: now accepting applications for their Freshman Academic Scholarships. Applications can be found at: State Your Choice || Office of Admissions and Scholarships || Mississippi State University The University of Alabama at Birmingham: announces the Global and Community Leadership Honors Program. To find out more, please visit: Global and Community Leadership Honors Program AUM: is seeking applicants and is offering partial scholarships to students with an ACT score of 23 or higher. For more information, go to: Auburn University at Montgomery—AUM: Home The University of Alabama: announces the E-MAP - Engineering Math Advancement Program. E-MAP is a summer calculus ramp-up class available to students after graduating high school, but prior to entering their freshman year of college. For more information, visit EMAP. The Christian Connector: provides a free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Long on to Christian Colleges - Free Information and $2500 Scholarship Drawing to request information and automatically be entered into the drawing. Teachers Needed: Several black colleges are looking for future black, male teachers and will pay for their four years of college - Free - Call 1-800-640-2657 or visit: Call Me MISTER Home Page. Tuskegee University and its Army ROTC Program: offer 4-year scholarships in Nursing and 3-year scholarships for incoming freshmen and transfer students. To apply, go to GoArmy.com > Army ROTC > Overview. American Legion: several scholarships available, see Mrs. Frank in the Guidance office for details. American Cancer Society: scholarships available to young cancer survivors. Must have had a cancer diagnosed before age 21, and a GPA of at least 2.5. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit American Cancer Society . Auburn University Montgomery: for scholarship information, see Mrs. Frank in the Guidance office. University of Tennessee: accepting scholarship applications for its Nuclear and Radiological Engineering programs. Graduates in this field have 100% job placement. Median Annual income is $106,000. There is no out of state tuition required for this program. See Mrs. Frank for the details. 2008 SAE International Engineering Scholarships - see book of scholarships in guidance office or go online to view and apply at: SAE Engineering Scholarships. Horatio Alger Association: To see the eligibility requirements and online application, go to: The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans | Scholarship Programs. Our Family For Families First: scholarships for students whose parents are currently stationed at Forts Meade, Bragg, Polk, Rucker, or Riley - online application is located at: Our Family for Families First - Our Family for Families First™. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: for students who have lost a parent to Breast Cancer - up to $10,000 - renewable scholarships upon proof of satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree - applications and more information are located at: Susan G. Komen for the Cure: College Scholarship Awards. Samuel Ginn School of Engineering Scholarship - Auburn University: application and information located at: Scholarships. Huntingdon College: information about scholarships and applications are located at: Huntingdon College. Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund: for students attending the nation's Historically Black Public Colleges and Universities (HBPCU) - for additional information and applications, go to: Thurgood Marshall. National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarships: for more information and applications, go to: National Commission for Cooperative Education. Troy University Scholarships: applications and information is available in the guidance office. Mississippi State University Scholarships: Freshman Academic Scholarships - applications and information are located at: State Your Choice || Office of Admissions and Scholarships || Mississippi State University. Alabama Bankers Association Essay Scholarship: for more information and application, go to: http://www.alabamabankers.org/. Kid's Chance Scholarship Fund: established by the Worker's Compensation Section of the Alabama Bar Association for children who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. For applications and information, go to: Welcome to the Alabama Law Foundation. IOLTA program Scholarships, The Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship Fund, and Kid's Chance Scholarships. You can also call 1-800-354-6154 or email tallison@alfinc.org for more information. Navy ROTC Scholarships: provides full tuition and fees, an allowance for books and a monthly stipend of $250 - $400 for for years of college - for more information, visit: NROTC-Index. North Georgia State College & University: scholarships to students interested in the Army ROTC program - contact Keith Antonia, Director of Cadet Admissions at 706-867-2712 for more information. Veterans of Foreign Wars: scholarship information is located at: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: VFW Scholarship Programs. DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity): scholarships to students who are daughter or granddaughter of a career warrant (WO 1-5) or commissioned officer in the U S Army - for more information go to: Department of Defense Education Activity. This is a WEBSITE to help students make better decisions regarding their educational and career goals http://www.schoolsoup.com. It is the world's largest scholarship database so check it out. The American Legion offers several scholarships. The listing is in the guidance office. The American Cancer Society is awarding college scholarships to young cancer survivors. Must have had a cancer diagnosis before age 21, and a gpa of at least a 2.5. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. The 10th Annual Essay Contest of Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged" is open to seniors. First Prize is $10,000. There are several other cash awards. Deadline to apply is September 17, 2008. Go to www.aynrandnovels.com/contests College Information and Tips: 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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