Seniors 2020
Class of 2020 News
(Updated on 12/18/19)
Mary Jo Cummings - Intervention Teacher & College/Career Counselor
Questions - mcummings@holyspirit-al.com
Since I serve as the Intervention Teacher, it is best to email or call to schedule a meeting.
Communication Methods:
Daily Announcements – morning and afternoon
Classroom and Individual Sessions
Parent Emails
Guest Speakers (Scheduled throughout the year)
Bulletin Board outside Mrs. Kyser’s Office
School Website
College Station - located in the library - college materials available for students to take
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Transcripts, Applications, Letters of Recommendation
Complete the Transcript Request Form in the main office. Forms are located in the main office above the student phone. Make sure that proper addresses/contact persons are included on the request form. Return the completed form to Mrs.Givens.
Please allow several days for your request to be processed.
Requests for letters of recommendation should be submitted at least one week prior. Students should provide a completed resume with a request for a letter of recommendation.
GENERAL INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES
11/8-A representative from The Mercedes Apprenticeship Program will be scheduled to meet with interested students in the next week or two. Please listen to daily announcements for the exact date and time.
11/13- A director of a college career services department will meet with seniors during Mr. Wright’s classes. Seniors will receive assistance with career exploration.
10/18-High school students interested in attending the UA are invited to attend a scholarship session on Sunday, October 27th.
Alabama College Application Campaign Week for SENIORS!!! - TBA Apply to Alabama Colleges for Free
E-Day - The College of Engineering will host an open house on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, from 8:30 am to 1 pm. Register by Sept. 26 at eng.ua.edu/e-day. Lunch will be provided.
ACT Tutoring Session - See attached flyer BELOW
College Café - August 30 Parish Hall
Senior College Fair - September 18 The University of Alabama
NACAC College Fair in Birmingham on September 15th. Over 130 colleges from across the country are expected to attend. visit www.gotomyncf.com register.
College Visits to Holy Spirit
(12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in hallway outside cafeteria for all visits)
NOTE: Colleges/universities will be added throughout the year
Individual Visits to College/University
Schedule a tour with a school (usually done online)
Pick up a College/University visit form from the main office prior to your visit
Forms are located in the front office.
Complete form and receive principal's approval
While on visit have form verified by a college/university official
Once you return from the visit give Mr. Loper your completed form
College-Bound Student-Athletes
If you are considering participation in collegiate sports, please visit www.ncaa.org to complete an application for eligibility.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
ACT/SAT
Holy Spirit Catholic High School Code is 012691
Fee waivers are available to students who qualify and students are able to receive up to four waivers throughout their high school years. Qualified students should see Mrs. Cummings.
ACT requires students to upload a picture when registering for the test. This photo will print on your admission ticket. Students will also be required to bring a government or school issued photo ID on their test day. Notify Mrs. Cummings or Mrs, Kyzer at least one week in advance if you need a school issued photo ID.
To register or learn about the ACT - www.actstudent.org
To register or learn about the SAT - www.collegeboard.com
HELPFUL WEBSITES
princetonreview.com (lots of college information)
-Admissions TAB (tons of information and articles) -College
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-Career Information
-Occupational Outlook Handbook
bls.gov (US Bureau of Labor and Statistics)
(career/major information)
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Educationplanner.org (interest inventory, career information)
-Students -(left) Find Careers -Which Careers Match Your Skills?
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Applying for Scholarships - General Information
Having enough financial aid might be the difference between a student going to college or choosing not to enroll. In the era of high college tuition and more college debt, students should maximize their potential scholarship earnings.
To do this, your seniors should apply for:
National Scholarships
Local Scholarships
College Scholarships
National Scholarships
Your students’ scholarship search can begin on the web, where there is an abundance of resources. For example, Fastweb is a resource that uses a national database to match your students’ unique characteristics to scholarships best suited for them. There are many more tools out there connecting students to scholarships if they simply search for them.
Local Scholarships
Then encourage your students to apply for local scholarships. These can be found through the community, religious organizations, local companies, etc. A lot of students miss out on attaining local scholarships, because they are focused on the national scholarships. Local scholarships could be low-hanging fruit for your seniors because less students usually compete for these compared to national scholarships.
College Scholarships
When your seniors apply for admissions, they’ll also be applying for that college or university’s scholarships. But, your students should contact the colleges and universities where they're applying to find additional scholarships. BE AWARE OF ALL DEADLINES.
AVOID Scholarship Scams!
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml
Beware of scholarship scams. There is no need to pay for information about scholarships or financial aid. All information is free and is available from the Guidance Office or the internet.
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Shelton State
Corporate Partnerships (Programs & Apprenticeships)
For more information:
BF Goodrich
https://www.sheltonstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BFGoodrich-Brochure.pdf?fbclid=IwAR02owus0TC4fdZxJ0VfkyEDzmjjxMElRzRZnAUlsJxfU7Ppt2AwWrCqlsU
Mercedes Technical Program (Open now) Mechatronics will open at a later date.
https://www.mbusi.com/employment/training/mercedes-tech-program
NUCOR
https://www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy
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The University of Alabama
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Scholarships for SPECIFIC Colleges/Universities
PLEASE CONTACT (WEBSITE, EMAIL, MEETING or PHONE) any specific schools you are interested in. Inquire about scholarships that you are eligible for and the deadlines.
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Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - https://fafsa.gov/
OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2019
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Additional Resources
FREE Scholarship Search Engines:
Achieve Alabama - https://www.achievealabama.org/
Cappex.com – https://www.cappex.com/
Fastweb.com - http://www.fastweb.com/
FinAid - http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
Peterson’s - https://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx
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