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Counselor's Corner
| Graduation Requirements for 2011 | 4 English
4 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)
4 Science (to include Biology I)
4 Social Studies (Ms. History/Civics, Wld History, US History, US Gov't, Economics, or Adv. World Geography)
2 Advanced Electives (to include Spanish I and choice of Spanish II, 5th science, 5th math, or Advanced Wld Geography)
1 Computer
1 Fine Art
4 Electives: (Only 3 can be nonacademic credits: sports, annual staff)
+ 50 hours of community service
TOTAL: 24 CREDITS
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| ACT dates and Workshops | NEXT ACT***
October 23, 2010 (deadline to register Sept. 17)
Register online at www.actstudent.org
www.actstudent.org.
ACT SCHOOL CODE: 252-559
2010-2011 ACT TEST DATES
September 11, 2010 (registration closed)
October 23, 2010(deadline to register Sept.17)
December 11 , 2010 (deadline to register Nov 5.)
February 12, 2011 (deadline to register Jan.7)
April 9, 2011 (deadline to register March 4 )
June 11, 2011 (deadline to register May 6
Register online at:
www.actstudent.org
ACT WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE (Registration forms in Mrs. Fancher's office)
** We offer a FREE workshop the Thursday before each national test date for our students. The workshop is held on campus from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Students must sign up to attend.
1. ACT Workshop - Hinds CC Raymond - *May not be offered until spring 2011
TBA 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
$45
Contact the Counseling Dept. at HCC 601-857-3372
2. ACT Workshop – Holmes Community College
Holmes Community College will host ACT Workshops on the Saturday before each ACT test, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on the Ridgeland Campus. The cost of the workshop is $49. Applications will be available in Mrs. Fancher’s office. For more information call: 601-605-3339.
3. ACT Workshop - Mississippi College
MC offers separate ACT workshops: 2010 dates TBA
Math - - (9:00 - 11:30)
Test Mechanics & Reading - Sept. 26 (1:00 - 3:30)
Grammar -(9:00 - 11:30)
Science -(1:00 - 3:30)
Each session will cost $20. Please contact Judy Halbert at 601.925.3265 or go to www.mc.edu/continuinged/forms
4. FREE ACT Workshop *New Location - Millsaps College
ESF will conduct a FREE ACT Workshop on Saturday before each ACT test, from 8:00 a.m. –11:45 a.m. The NEW location for 2009 is Millsaps College in Jackson. Seating is limited!
October
December
January
March
^Review of each subject covered on the ACT (Free ACT Prep book)
^Actual practice testing
^Test-taking strategies
^Information on how the ACT is scored
^Tips on achieving your target score
Seating is limited! For information, call 601.321.5533
Register online at www.esfweb.com.
Call ESF today to reserve your space: 601-321-5533.
FREE ONLINE TEST PREP
www.actstudent.org.
www.4tests.com
www.Number2.com
www.act.org
Registration material available in the front office of at www.actstudent.org
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| 2010 - 2011 SENIOR NEWS | Currently being updated with 2010-2011 Information....thanks for you patience.
CURRENT News
Seniors of 2011 should be actively applying to colleges of choice. Many colleges have "early enrollment" scholarship incentives; many have ACT scholarships, Heritage scholarships, etc. You won't know until you apply - so don't wait!
SENIOR NEWS:
*Parent Meeting August 23 at 6:00 pm - Library
Nominate a SENIOR for the Watson Quality Home Team Hero of the Week!
See "scholarships" below
•Apply to colleges now!
*Be a MSU Bulldog for a Day -
Register online at www.msstate.edu
*Visit Ole Miss on Preview Day .
*Visit Delta State on DSU Day.
*Visit USM on Black & Gold Day.
(more details under "College Days")
•Arrange college campus visits. (Each senior is allowed 2 college days
•Sign up for Project Graduation night (see Mr. Adam or Mrs. Fancher)!!!
•Project Graduation Fee - $200.00 (your parents may be paying the installments)
•Search scholarships at www.fastweb.com
DATES TO KNOW
May 1 - Senior Video submitted for approval
May 4 - Derby Day (senior's last school day)
May 2 - Senior Exam (1st & 3rd)
May 3 - Senior Exam (2nd, 4th, 5th)
May 2 - Senior Class Day Rehearsal @ 11:00
May 5 - Senior Class Banquet @ Eagle Ridge @ 7:00
(Senior Class and sponsors only)Dressy attire!
May 6 - Senior Class Day @ 10:00 (see details below)
May 9 - Senior Breakfast - Shoney's, Clinton, 8:00 am
*BRING Cap & Gown for pictures later
May 9- Graduation Rehearsal @ Hinds @ 9:30 *BRING Cap & Gown!!!
May 9- Graduation Pictures @ 10:30 (Class of 2011 + individuals)
May 9- Graduation @ 7:00 (Followed by Project Graduation)
May 6 - Senior Class Day, 10:00 am, Central Hinds gym
(Parents, family, friends...all are encouraged to attend)
Senior guys - wear khaki pants, WHITE dress shirt and tie
Senior girls - wear black dress, dress shoes
May 9- Graduation Practice, 9:30 am, Hinds CC Cain Hall
*Parents are NOT allowed at rehearsal!!!
Bring Cap & Gown for pictures following practice. Guys - bring khaki pants, shirt, tie, brown shoes for pictures: Girls - bring shoes
May 9- Graduation Individual & Graduation Class of 2011 Picture, 10:30 am (following rehearsal) Proper clothes and shoes are required.
May 9 - Graduation, 7:00 pm, Hinds CC Cain Hall. (Doors open at 6:00)
Guys - Khaki pants, button dress shirt, tie, brown dress/deck shoes - NO flips or tennis shoes)
Girls - Dress, black or clear dress shoes (avoid high-high heels - NO flips)
Seniors report at 6:15 pm...class prayer and line-up at 6:30!
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1. Education Services Foundation (ESF) – Test GEAR
ESF is now offering free on-line ACT and SAT test preps. The interactive sessions allow you to:
• Acquire test-taking skills
• Take practice tests
• Follow customized curriculum to improve areas of weakness.
Follow the easy instructions listed below:
• Log onto www.testu.com
• Create user name and password
• Enter universal code for ACT: 14668853 OR
• Enter universal code for SAT: 14815438
For additional information, please contact ESF at www.esfweb.com or call 601-321-5555.
******* SCHOLARSHIPS *******
1. Central Hinds - Jennifer Neely Memorial Scholarship
Applications available Feb. 2011
Application Deadline April 15, 2011
Up to Two - $500 scholarships will be awarded
3. Watson Quality Ford Home Team Hero Scholarship Program
Monthly $1000 scholarships to recognize young people who are giving back to our community by (1) leading by example in the classroom and/or sports programs, (2) respecting teachers and peers, (3) and volunteering time through church or civic organizations to help others in need.
To nominate a CHA senior, click here
www.wapt.com
Click on the Watson Quality Home Team logo
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
View the applicant requirements and apply between Dec. 1 and Feb. 10 at
www,kfcscholars.org
Best Buy Scholarship
deadline: Feb. 2011 (Applications available January 2011)
Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
Hinds CC Development Foundation Scholarships
Deadline - April 1, 2011
Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship
Patricia was a great woman who overcame some obstacles to make her life the way she wanted. The deadline for the $1,000 scholarship is May 31, 2011. Apply online at www.patricias-scholarship.org
Merit Aid is awarded to students with a broad range of GPAs. Students with a 2.0 GPA or higher often qualify. There are merit aid scholarships for students based on their interests, their intended majors, leadership and community service. Get a FREE instant custom report of merit aid scholarships available at all Mississippi colleges and universities.
www.meritaid.com
MTAG (Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant) - Apply at www.mississippi.edu
Students must meet the following criteria
*16 ACT score
*2.5 GPA
Scholarship Search engines:
www.fastweb.com
www.collegenet.com
www.collegescholarships.com
www.collegeboard.org www.scholarship.com
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| Yearbook Deadlines for 2011 Seniors | 1. Formal Portrait -Deadline Oct. 1- You may schedule a senior portrait with a photographer of your choice, BUT, in order to be included in the school composite, you must have a portrait made by Gray's Southern Image. You are not obligated to purchase any portaits to appear in the composite. If you have portraits made by another photographer, YOU must submit the portrait you would like printed in the yearbook.
2. Casual Portrait - Deadline Oct. 1- Please give Mrs. Specks/Mrs. Ferguson/Mrs. Fancher your 1 choice for the annual.
3. Baby/Childhood Pictures - Deadline Oct. 1 - Please supply 2 baby or childhood pictures. The pictures will be returned if properly identified on the back.
4. Senior Ads - Deadline Nov. 1 - A great way for parents or honor their students in the yearbook. We need these orders by Nov. 1. If you are unsure of a design at this time, you can submit your order including size and payment to reserve your page. Submit order and payment to Mrs. Specks, Mrs. Ferguson, or Mrs. Mason. Order form are available in the office.
5. BIO Sheets - Dec. 14- Activities you have participated from 9th to 12th grades.
Please observe all deadlines listed. If you do not meet deadlines, you run the risk of not having your information or pictures in the yearbook. Mark your calendars!!! |
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| CLASS OF 2011 |
GRADUATION - MAY 9, 2011
HINDS Community College
Cain/Cochran Hall
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| College Spring Preview Days | College Events - Spring 2010
Hinds CC - Raymond - Preview Night of FUN
Prospective students and their parents can learn everything they need to know about enrolling at Hinds Community College with information sessions including:
admissions, financial aid, scholarships, residence hall and student activities, as well as about the more than 170 academic, career and technical programs available throughout the district.
Mississippi State Preview Day
March 29, 2010 @ Sanderson Center
Registration begins at 9:00 am followed by: Campus Tour, Student Organizations, General Assembly for student life and academics, Lunch, Academic visits, MSU Ice Cream, Housing Tours.
www.admit@msstate.edu
MSU Bulldog for a DAY
March 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
April 16, 30
May 15
This group visit program allows prospective students to meet with admissions counselors, tour campus and see all the opportunities MSU has to offer.
ss12.msstate.edu/visit/bulldogday
Ole Miss Spring Day, April 10
9:00 am - Registration
Includes: Academic Fair, Student Life Fair, Campus Tours, Financial Aid/Scholarships, Admission process, The Grove, Residence Hall & Campus tour, Picnic in The Grove @ 12:00 pm
* FREE T-shirts to the first 250 students signing in on campus
* Musical Entertainment
www.olemiss.edu/admissions
USM - Black & Gold Day, Family Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday, April 9th
RHA Luau
Freshman Quad
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Baseball (USM vs. UCF)*
Pete Taylor Park
6:30 p.m.
http://southernmiss.cstv.com
Saturday, April 10th - Eagle Fest
Big Event Reflection Celebration
Pride Field
11:30 a.m.
http://www.usm.edu/bigevent
Pep Rally
Pride Field
12:30 p.m.
Softball (USM vs. Tulsa)*
Southern Miss Softball Complex
1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
The Legacy of Athletics: Baseball Centennial Celebration
Baseball (USM vs. UCF)*
Pete Taylor Park
3:00 p.m.
Spring Football Game
M.M. Roberts Stadium
6:00 p.m.
Eagle Fest Concert
Pride Field
8:45 p.m
Sunday, April 11th
Baseball (USM vs. UCF)*
Pete Taylor Park
11:00 a.m.
Sorority Preview Event
The Sorority Village
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Softball (USM vs. Tulsa)*
Southern Miss Softball Complex
1:00 p.m.
*Tickets required. Please visit www.southernmiss.cstv.com for ticket information.
We look forward to meeting you! Please visit our Information Station located in the Thad Cochran Lobby.
Hours: Friday, April 9th – 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 10th – 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
For more information email parentsandfamily@usm.edu.
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