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Senior Class of 2020: Graduation Requirements & Deadlines

Stay on top of important deadlines for graduation requirements such as college applications, scholarships, and FAFSA. Learn about exams, transcripts, and the Common Application process.

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Senior Class of 2020: Graduation Requirements & Deadlines

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  1. Seniors Class of 2020

  2. WILDCAT ALPHA PODS

  3. 2020 Graduation Requirements

  4. Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines • Be aware of deadlines!!! • Is it a “received by” or “postmarked” deadline? • Is it a priority or final Deadline? • Applications and all supplemental items such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc. • SAT/ACT, FAFSA, Competitive Majors, Housing, etc. • Scholarships • All have deadlines!

  5. A.S.V.A.B.(College and Career Exploration Survey) Spring 2020

  6. TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE • Used for colleges in Texas to determine college readiness (placement exam) • Exemptions: • SAT – EBRW – 480/Math - 530 • ACT – Composite score of 23 with 19 in English and Math sections **If not exempt, MUST test!**

  7. SAT (2019-2020) sat.org/register Fee Waivers are available for students eligible for free/reduced lunch in the College & Career Center

  8. ACT (2019 – 2020) www.actstudent.org/start

  9. Transcripts • TMHS Process - Complete form from Registrar’s Office • Request from student (not colleges, coaches, or counselor) • Official $2.00 • Unofficial $1.00 • 48 hours • Final Transcript is FREE! • The Common Application • Counselors upload unofficial • Student must still request an official from Registrar’s Office • Lone Star College Transcript (for students enrolled in DC) • Send Unofficial Transcript for admission • Send Official once committed to school

  10. NCAAInitial Eligibility CenterIf you are planning to play for a Division I or II school, be sure to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and send your SAT/ACT scores as well. http://www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

  11. College Days Seniors are allowed 2 days to visit colleges without affecting their exemptions Student must complete a form and get prior approval from their AP office Student must return with something in writing indicating their attendance at the college https://tmhs.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=506341&type=u&pREC_ID=1002485

  12. TMHS Webpage

  13. Senior Checklist

  14. Join Senior Class of 2020Remind For updates! Parents @tmhs20par Students @tmhs20stu To: 81010

  15. Community Service Cord • Must have 160 hours to earn the cord • Must have 140 hours logged and verified in x2VOL by January 1, 2020 with a plan to complete and log the last 20 hours by March 1, 2020. •  All hours must be verified by April 1st of the senior year.  It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the sponsor/verifier.  https://tmhs.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=506341&type=u&pREC_ID=943680

  16. Benefits • Honors Associate Degree (AA or AS) • Award Package to include tuition and fees (up to 15 credit hours of in-district tuition per semester) • Book Allowance (up to $600 per semester) • Allowance ($600 per semester) • International travel opportunities • Eligibility • Open to new or returning students with at least one of the following: • A high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale • 1240 or higher on the SAT (combined math and critical reading sections) • 26 or higher composite score on the ACT • 3.25 GPA with a 9 or more college credit hours http://www.lonestar.edu/honorscollege

  17. Center for Leadership, Academic and Student Success At Lone Star College Tomball

  18. Register to attend http://www.lonestar.edu/TomballCollegeFair.htm

  19. Financial Aid Night TMHS Fine Arts WingOct. 1st (6:30 – 8:30 PM) Information about: • Scholarships 101 • Loans/Financial Planning • FAFSA – LSC Financial Aid Office Booths • Military

  20. TMHSSenior Class of 2020 Calendar of Activities

  21. Homecoming Dance • Saturday, September 21st • 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. • At TMHS

  22. Senior Portraits • Prestige Photography • Have Portraits made before October 12th • Sitting fee =Free • Must go to Prestige to have pictures in TMHS Yearbook • Call 281-897-8300 to make an appointment

  23. Senior Picnic • October 16, 2019 • Class Meeting (7:45 – 8:45) even if student has late arrival! • Balfour Representative will be here! • Caps & Gowns & Graduation Invitations • 9:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. (there will be early release buses) • At Burroughs Park • Will be transported by school buses • Must have PERMISSION SLIP

  24. Senior Yearbook Ad • The deadline is October 31, 2019 • Pick up information in Room 1025 • Turn in photos, text, & payment to Mrs. Chumley, Room 1025 • https://4.files.edl.io/6268/09/05/19/183424-e60644fa-6df5-426f-9cb1-75a417b90d7d.pdf

  25. Powder Puff Football 2020Powder Puff Football WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020

  26. SENIOR CLASS PICTURE March 19, 2020

  27. MR. WILDCAT 2020 “Beauty Pageant” for Senior Men April 3, 2020

  28. PROM: May 16, 2020THE WOODLANDS RESORT

  29. Prom Cost!! • Cost for Prom – Approximately $35,000+ • Trash Bag sales raised - $22, 000 • Everyone has to participate!!! • Sales begin on AUG. 29TH – SEPT. 19TH

  30. FUNDRAISER: TRASHBAGS • SELL 16 ROLLS = 1 FREE PROM TICKET • SELL 32 ROLLS = 2 FREE PROM TICKETS • SELL 50 OR MORE = HELP THE CLASS OF 2020 • LIMIT 2 FREE TICKETS TO PROM! • MUST TURN IN ALL ORDERS AND MONEY BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • COST OF TICKETS TO PROM = $65.00- $75.00 (approx.)

  31. TRASHBAG FUNDRAISER • YOU MAY ALSO ORDER AND PAY THROUGH SCHOOL CASH ONLINE: https://district.schoolcashonline.com • You may pay with credit card online only • If you choose to pay in person, please make just one check payable to TMHS or cash to Mrs. Bruton’s office. • For more trash bag forms: • https://tmhs.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=524620&type=u&pREC_ID=1078805

  32. Project Prom • Sunday, May 17, 2020 • 1:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. • Location – Main Event

  33. Scholarship/Senior Awards Program • By invitation only • Wednesday, May 8th Practice • Friday, May 13th Ceremony 9:00 a.m. TMHS Auditorium • Turn in copies of scholarship offers to Mrs. Phelan as you receive them.

  34. GraduationClass of 2020 Date: MAY 30, 2020 At: REED ARENA Time: 1:30 pm

  35. SENIOR PARENT ORGANIZATION • Purpose • Support the 2020 Senior Class • Sponsor Project Prom • Meetings • 9/11/19, 10/2/19, 11/6/19, 12/4/19 • 1/8/20, 2/5/20, 3/4/20, 4/1,20,5/6/20 • President • Eizabeth Skelton • More information www.tmhs-spo.com Consider becoming an SPO member!

  36. Class of 2020SPO Senior parent organization • Mission: • The purpose of the TMHS Senior Parent Organization, a non-profit educational organization serving the Tomball Memorial High School in the state of Texas, is to provide a safe and fun place for TMHS students to go after prom free of any alcohol and/or drugs while also providing many activities which are an important part of their senior year. This purpose is to be realized by • 1) raising funds and obtaining donations from individuals, business groups, corporations, foundations, and other donors in the community, • 2) from the funds raised provide prizes, games, entertainment, decorations and food for Project Prom which is the after-prom event each year for our high school seniors, and • 3) acting as a fiscal agent for the sponsorship of activities to carry out the first two purposes. • Important Information: • Webpage: TMHS-SPO.com • Next general member meeting: September 11th in LGI (room # 1404) at 6:30 • All events are made possible through memberships, donations, and sponsorships • All volunteers must complete a background check, and be a member of SPO.

  37. Once a Wildcat Always a Wildcat!

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