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Senior Parent Night

Senior Parent Night. Wednesday, October 2 nd , 2013 6:30 p.m. - Cafeteria. Welcome Message Ms. Lisa S. Noffo Principal, M.A.S.T.@Homestead. Student Services Ms. Dana Baugh Guidance Counselor & Test Chairperson. Graduation Requirements. 2.0 GPA

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Senior Parent Night

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  1. Senior Parent Night Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 6:30 p.m. - Cafeteria

  2. Welcome Message Ms. Lisa S. Noffo Principal, M.A.S.T.@Homestead

  3. Student Services Ms. Dana Baugh Guidance Counselor & Test Chairperson

  4. Graduation Requirements • 2.0 GPA • Passing score on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) • Successful completion of each semester in required courses (5-Point Rule) • Successful completion of a least 24 credits and all required courses • Satisfactory class attendance: no more than ten unexcused (10) absences in an annual course or five (5) in a semester course • Satisfactory completion of both first and second semester senior art classes • Completion of a community service project of at least 150 hours Miami-Dade County Public School policy does not allow students to participate in the May/June graduation ceremony if they do not meet these requirements.

  5. College Assistance Program Ms. Kristen Gomez CAP Advisor

  6. Selecting a College or University There are over 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States. Keep the following in mind… → Location (Close to home or far away?) → Size (Under 3,000 students or over 30,000) → Private or Public Institutions → Programs of Study Offered → Athletic & Extracurricular Activities Available → Cost (Do not exclude any choice due to high cost…expensive schools may be able to offer more aid.)

  7. MAST @ HomesteadCOLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES2013-2014 • Talk with the CAP advisor (Ms. Gomez) and/or your counselor. Talk to instructors, family, friends, etc. about different colleges. Sign-up for admissions representative visits, field trips, and college fairs. • Take or apply to take the SAT I and/or ACT exams; determine if you need to take the SAT II exams. Fee waiver available if on free or reduced lunch. • Request information/applications from colleges. Put yourself on their mailing list. Look in Ms. Gomez’s office, Room 113, for college pamphlets. • Provide your counselor with a prospective list of colleges (3 to 5) that you are looking to apply to. No counselor recommendation/transcripts will be sent until you have provided this information. • Obtain teacher recommendations (academics/counselor) and provide teachers with addressed and stamped envelopes or invite them to submit their letters online. Do this very EARLY.

  8. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES Cont’d • Request your high school transcripts; allow at least 4 weeks before application deadline: How to Request High School Transcripts: I. State Public Universities/Colleges 1. Fill out transcript request form and give to our school registrar, Mrs. Yee. (Form can be found in Room 105) 2. Allow about a week for them to be printed and sealed. 3. Pick-up transcripts in bin in Room 105. II. Common App Schools Go to Commonapp.org and invite your counselor to electronically provide your transcripts, recommendations, and school profile. III. Schools NOT on the Common App (In/Out of State) Provide the contact information and email address to your counselor for whom the transcript/recommendation should be sent.

  9. COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES Cont’d • VERY IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to check your status on • each schools’ website to verify that all documents have been • received and processed by each institution. • **PLEASE NOTE** • Every Senior has been provided with a folder that contains: • college checklist, calendar, and step-by-step instructions. • 9. Apply online for Bright Futures. Counselors will give instructions – NOTbefore December! Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in core academic courses, not total GPA. Apply whether or not you think you qualify.

  10. SAT/ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

  11. College Visitations at MAST

  12. College Visits and Representatives Miami Dade College Millennia Atlantic University Nova Southeastern University Pine Manor College San Ignacio College St. Thomas University University of Central Florida University of Miami University of South Florida ~~~~~~~ *MAST’s First Annual College Fair* October 11th, 2013 12:45pm to 2:15pm Carlos Albizu Univeristy Dade Medical Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida State University Johnson and Wales University Keiser University

  13. FinancialAid → Grants Money you don’t pay back → Loans Borrowed funds…must be repaid with interest → Work Study Work at college or university and get paid ***Our AIM → SCHOLARSHIPS!!***

  14. Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) → Free Application for Federal Student Aid → Available January 1stof Senior Year → Current Family Income Tax Information isneeded to complete form → Application Available Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid Night at MAST is scheduled for February 4, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

  15. Florida Bright Futures For more information visit www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture or call 1.888.827.2004 Students may apply beginning December 1st, 2013.

  16. Application Deadlinesfor State Universities • Florida State University October 16th (Priority Deadline) January 15th (Regular Admissions) • University of Florida November 1st • University of Central Florida January 1st (Priority Deadline) May 1st (Regular Admissions) • University of South Florida March 1st Important! Universities will not accept late applications.

  17. College Resources • www.fastweb.com • www.facts.org • www.findaid.org • www.collegeboard.org • www.collegequest.com • www.college-scholarships.com • www.collegescholarships.com • www.collegiatefunding.com • www.theoldschool.org • www.gocollege.com • www.fastaid.com • www.salliemae.com • www.scholarship-page.com • www.studentscholarships.org Scholarships College Search Engines • www.collegeboard.org/bigfuture • www.connect.edu

  18. Recommended Reading Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope Letting Go by Karen Levin Coburn & Madge Lawrence Treeger EMAILS!! Everything Ms. Gomez does and sends out is through EMAILS.

  19. Student Activities Mrs. Lynda Weinstein Student Activities Director

  20. Activities Attendance Policy Students who have accumulated: → 10 or more absences → 20 or more days tardy/days excused early Will not be permitted to participate, compete or attend extra-curricular activities. Pre-Arranges Absences → College Visit → Special Circumstances (Packet must be completed two (2) weeks prior to scheduled absence. See Ms. Cordero for packet and additional information.)

  21. Senior Class Expenses *Price may change dependent on fundraising activities

  22. Q & A

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