I blinked and January and February has gone by...how does this happen???
We are in the midst of application season - please be sure to get those applications complete this month! If you haven't completed your applications yet, you will want to do that so you can participate in our ACCEPTED posters that will be due at the end of February. We are busy with college application, scholarships and already have over $22.7 MILLION in accumulated scholarships turned in! WAY TO GO CLASS OF 2025!
This is a live newsletter, so feel free to come back here as often as you need to see updated information!
Please check out the rest of the newsletter for so much information!
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FINANCIAL AID Deadline 2/15/25:
Students must complete one of the following for graduation and UPLOAD PROOF INTO SCHOOLINKS (Click the blue link for instructions)
97 of you still need to be sure to upload the proof of this to graduate!
- FAFSA - The 2025-2026 FAFSA (required for the class of 2025) is NOW OPEN @ FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
- TASFA - the TASFA form will open soon! When it opens, you can find it on the TASFA website HERE.
- Opt-Out – If you do not wish to complete the FAFSA or TASFA, you can complete the OPT-OUT FORM and upload your completed form into SchooLinks.
CAP & GOWN:
Cap & gown are officially on sale. They are NOT included in the senior package.
If you haven’t ordered cap & gown for graduation yet, you still have time to make that happen. If you only want cap & gown, you can follow the steps HERE to order online!
IMPORTANT DATES:
The other thing we have ready for you is a list of Senior Dates! These dates are mostly set but could be subject to change. If they do, we will be sure to notify you! For a list of the Important Senior Dates you can find them HERE!
ACCEPTED SHIRT:
The next ACCEPTED shirt distribution will be on Friday, February 7th. Make sure you upload your ACCEPTED letters in SchooLinks and complete the form that is sent (to students) no later than noon 3/20 be included in this round.
SENIORS - Have you applied yet??
- Apply to a 2 or 4 year college! Use http://www.applytexas.org OR http://www.commonapp.org
- Apply to a trade school! https://www.tstc.edu/
- Request transcripts through SchooLinks. The registrar will be processing transcripts that are requested through SchooLinks. (See below for instructions on how to do this)
- Apply for scholarships! I post lots of scholarships down below so check back often.
- Finalize college plans. Narrow your list, choose a college, find a roommate, living arrangements, orientation, register for the TSI testing if needed.
- Explore career options!
- ASK ME QUESTIONS :)
ACCEPTED: As you get ACCEPTED to any college, university or military (even if you won't be attending) please upload them in SchooLinks. (Step-by-Step instructions found below). Once you've done that, I will send you an email with a link on what size shirt and if I can celebrate you on social media or not. You (the student) can fill that out and then send me a picture to use (if you'd like) and I will pass out ACCEPTED shirts once a month.
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS: As you get scholarships (even if you won't be using them) please upload them in SchooLinks. (Step-by-Step instructions found below). Each offer will be found in the graduation program so please be sure you turn in all offers even if you will not be accepting it.
TRANSCRIPTS:
OFFICIAL transcripts must be requested in order to make all of your college applications complete. To request an official transcript you can go to SchooLinks - see instructions below.
UNOFFICIAL transcripts can be used for some scholarships or for yourself. If this is what you're needing - you can find it under portfolio in skyward.
Wishing you the best!
Have a great day!
