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Melissa High School Senior Seminar – Nov/Dec/Jan

Melissa High School Senior Seminar – Nov/Dec/Jan. Start Strong & Finish Strong. Deadlines matter! Grades matter! Until you walk across the stage, you are NOT finished!. Grade Classification MISD Policy. Ranked At the end of each semester June January Seniors Only: 3 rd Nine Weeks *.

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Melissa High School Senior Seminar – Nov/Dec/Jan

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  1. Melissa High School Senior Seminar – Nov/Dec/Jan

  2. Start Strong & Finish Strong Deadlines matter! Grades matter! Until you walk across the stage, you are NOT finished!

  3. Grade ClassificationMISD Policy Ranked At the end of each semester June January Seniors Only: 3rd Nine Weeks*

  4. Diploma Distinctions: Recommended High School Diploma • 4 Years of English • 4 Years of Social Studies • 4 Years of Math • 4 Years of Science • .5 Communications Applications • 1 Year Fine Arts • 1 Year PE • 2 Years Foreign Language • Electives

  5. Checklist for Aug/Sept/Oct • See counseling webpage…NOW!

  6. What should you do now (Nov/Dec)? • Continue to complete and monitor applications for colleges and scholarships (apply for as many scholarships as you can). • Deadlines may occur by Dec 1st or earlier. • Meet ALL application requirements. • Attend the Senior financial aid workshop for parents and students. • Search online (Fastweb & others) for scholarship opportunities including the websites listed on the counseling webpage and check directly with your college(s) financial aid department.

  7. After the semester ends…FAFSA! • When: January(ish) • Complete and return FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) as soon after January 1st as possible as financial aid is awarded on a first come first served basis. • Continue to complete and monitor applications for colleges and scholarships-make sure materials are received on time.

  8. 5 Minute FAFSA • http://www.fastweb.com/content/finaid_vid

  9. Maintain your grades. Your GPA is VERY important! • Rank/GPA & ACT/SAT scores are the biggest factors in the application process! • Be aware of graduation requirements. Finish semester strong and get ALL of your credits!

  10. Selective Service Registration • ALL Males MUST register for Selective Service upon turning 18 • http://www.sss.gov/default.htm

  11. Senior Trip • Sign up now!!! • *Total Cost will be $70.00 and includes trip to Fort Worth Stock Yards and trip to Six Flags • *You will need to bring money for lunch at the Stock Yards and any spending money you want. • *You need to sign-up and put down a $35 deposit by December 1st. • *Sign up and turn in your deposit to Ms. Gracy or Mr. Kiefer ASAP!!

  12. Additional Resources • Counseling webpage • Cardinal Graduation Guide • Parents • Counselor, Teachers, Administrators • Google • Colleges

  13. Questions? • Email the Counselor kgracy@melissaisd.org rkiefer@melissaisd.org • Email the Assistant Principal dsparks@melissaisd.org • Email the Principal lrainey@melissaisd.org

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