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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:

                        University of Alabama

                        Auburn University

                        University of South Alabama

 

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 School of Education at the college/university she plans to attend and ask about departmental scholarships).

 

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 - Headland High School’s Code is 011425

 

 

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!.