NFHS SENIOR NEWSLETTER

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1 NFHS SENIOR NEWSLETTER SAT and ACT Test Dates SAT 2016 ACT 2016 Test Dates Late (Late fee required) Test Dates Late (Late fee required) March 11, NFHS February 10, February 21-28, May 6, April 7, April April 8, March 3, March 4-7, June 10, May 5, May 6-19, June 3, May 9, May 16-24, Register online at sat.org/register Register online at Naaman Forest High School Code: If you have been approved for free or reduced lunch this school year you are eligible for up to two fee waivers to take either the SAT or the ACT for free during your high school career. After you have registered using the fee waiver then you can send up to four colleges/universities your test scores for free and then also you can obtain online four free fee waivers for college/university applications. See Mrs. Reyna in the Counselors' Office.

2 Things to do in January and/or February Once Students have filed their FAFSA, they should review their Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy. Participate in alumni interviews and thank-you notes to interviewers Complete any scholarship applications. Make sure to check the scholarship file weekly in the The Lookout or on Naviance. We usually have active scholarships at a time. +++Local scholarships usually have a better chance of receiving as fewer students apply*** Follow-up with school if you were deferred at early decision. If you haven't taken the SAT/ACT, make plans to take TSI for community college admission. You will need to apply first to the community college and complete a pre-assessment. If you are interested in going to a Dallas County Community College see the following link: If you are interested in going to Collin County Community College see the following link: If you have any questions please see Mrs. Reyna in Counselors office. Student Resume A resume is very helpful to the individual writing a letter of recommendation. We encourage you to provide this information as early as possible so that the person writing your letter of recommendation can do the most accurate and best job in a timely manner. Please include the following:: Student Name Student ID Name(s) of college(s), including the mailing address Career interest &/or future goals Academic awards & other recognition Offices held Volunteer & Community service projects Talents, strengths & interests Names of teachers to be contacted for positive comments Any other information you deem pertinent Extracurricular activities Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation Transcripts for college applications at Naaman Forest are now to be requested through Naviance. The only exception to this is if there is a special circumstance where a paper transcript is needed, please see Mrs. Lackey, the Registrar. Each transcript is $1.00; however, electronic copies and the end of year transcript are free. Page 2 ing daily to fulfil those requests. Letters of Recommendation are very important in the college application and scholarship application process. It is now required to use Naviance for you teacher recommendations specifically for college applications. Once you have tagged a college in college I m applying to, underneath that is a link for teacher recommendations. After speaking with your teacher personally, use this to select your teacher from the dropdown menu. The teacher will receive an that you have asked them for a recommendation. You will be able to see how A student record release form must be completed and signed authorizing the release of a transcript. You must apply now thru the common app/naviance for college, transcripts are requested thru Naviance and Mrs Lackey will be checkmany recommendations the school requires, maximum that they will accept, and how many have been requested. You will also get an update as the teacher completes them. Remember that persons outside of school, employers, clergy, sponsors and leaders of volunteer organizations are all great resources for letters of recommendation and referrals.

3 Sample of Scholarships in Naviance -? s See Mrs. Reyna, Counselors Secretary Texas Student Housing Is offering Texas high school and Texas community college graduates off-campus housing scholarships. These scholarships are open to students accepted to or attending college in Austin, College Station and Denton, TX that have NOT signed off campus housing leases. $2,500 scholarship a year. DEADLINE 1/31/ Dr Pepper Snapple Group Scholarship DEADLINE 1/13/ Harris Hill-Dallas Morning News Scholarship Student pursuing a career in Journalism or a related field. $ /31/17 Matthew S Shubzda Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is in honor of the memory of a former NFHS student and is being given to a current graduating NFHS senior who is planning on attending college. See criteria in Naviance. $ /31/ Laura Wycoff Arnold Athletic Scholarship Awarded to a Female graduating senior at NFHS. Applicant must have participated in girls athletics in any capacity. $ /31/17 Think HBCU Scholarship Open to seniors graduating with a B(3.0) or higher who have applied for admission and plan on attending a historically black college or university. $ DEADLINE 2/15/ Carl Luna Scholarship Awarded to graduating senior at one of the seven GISD high schools. $ /31/17 The National High School Essay Contest Your task is to provide recommendations to address the refugee/idp crisis, which you see facing the countries of Turkey, Kenya, Afghanistan or Iraq. $2, DEADLINE 3/15/ Garland Council of PTA s / Future Teacher Scholarship Available to students planning to enter the teaching profession and attend a accredited college or university within the state of Texas DEADLINE 4/1/ Alpha XI Omega Jr College/Community College This scholarship is open to female seniors who are planning t attend a two year college or community college. $ DEADLINE 2/15/ Travis T Lewis Signature Scholarship This $12, scholarship is awarded to a female student from Dallas County, graduating with a B(3.0) or higher and plan to attend a 4 year college or university. DEADLINE 2/15/ Global Lift Equipment Applicants are required to have a 2.5 or higher GPA and also must submit a short story from the viewpoint of an inanimate object. $ DEADLINE 6/15/ Garland Federation of Clubs Scholarship This program is open to GISD seniors and is awarded based on academic record, financial need, personal interview, community/extracurricular activities and reference. DEADLINE 2/3/ NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards Open to any graduating high school senior who owns and operates his/her own small business. Additionally, the student must enter their freshman year Baylor University Carr P. Collins Scholars Program This program was established to recognize academically gifted students who are dedicated to helping others in an effort to develop leaders of tomorrow through the gift of higher education. Collins Scholars are awarded a minimum of $5050 their freshman year, renewable for three additional years provided they meet program requirements. DEADLINE 1/31/ Texas Engineering Foundation The chapters of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers will award scholarships to students studying to become engineers in an engineering program at an ABET-accredited college or university. DEADLINE 1/9/ Rising Star Program Provides qualified students academic support, career development and up to $4, for tuition and books at a DCCCD College campus. DEADLINE 7/17/ Burger King Scholarship Open to Seniors with 2.5 or higher GPA on 4.0 scale, And who demonstrate substantial work experience and active leaderships roles in there school. $50, DEADLINE 12/15/2016 Page 3

4 Senior Newsletter NFHS Counseling Staff Rhonda Ramirez (A B) Esther Wanton (C-Fig) Pshawn Archie (Fin How) Rick Thompson (Hu-Ma) Liz Hudson (Mc Pera) Jill Ambrus (Pere Shaw) Angela McGill (She-Z) Jennifer Davis (LIGHT) Michelle Reyna (Secretary) Ext#62011 Charlotte Lackey (Registrar) Ext#62049 Julie Hostrup (Aide) Ext#62076 Linda Steele (Data Clerk) Ext#62079 Tip of the Month Affordable Colleges Online An organization dedicated to providing free higher education tools for current and future college students and their families. Key features are: Researched & published online, accredited, not-for-profit institutions, sorted by affordability. Spotlight interviews provided by many college deans with the institution s philosophy on online learning. Scholarship & financial aid options for college students in Texas. See this website for more info.: rg/online-colleges/texas/. IMPORTANT DATES Senior Prom - May Factory Ballroom Project Graduation May 31st June 2nd Graduation! June 2, 4:30 PM

5 WEEK 1 Morning 8 AM Afternoon 12 Noon MONDAY - May 1 Chemistry Environmental Science Psychology Tuesday - May 2 Computer Science A Spanish Language & Culture Physics 1 Wednesday - May 3 English Literature and Composition Physics 2 Thursday - May 4 United States Government and Politics Friday - May 5 United States History Computer Science Principles WEEK 2 Monday - May 8 Biology Music Theory Tuesday - May 9 Calculus AB French Language and Culture Spanish-Literature and Culture Wednesday - May 10 English Language and Composition Economics Thursday - May 11 World History Statistics Friday - May 12 Human Geography European History -_ AP Exam Cost and Information Garland ISD will be paying for all AP Exams given in May, with no cost to students and parents. Online registration for the AP tests is currently open. To register online, please see the Counselor tab then the AP Program link on the NFHS website. The deadline to register is Friday, February 24,. Exams are held during the school day. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the exam site. All students will need to complete one field trip form and turn into Mr. Thompson or Mrs. Hostrup in the Counselors office as soon as possible.