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Applying for scholarships just got a lot easier!

HSoC,

Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.

To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.

To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students

You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.

Here are some reasons why I recommend Going Merry above other scholarship sites:

• Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.

• Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.

• Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.

• Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.

• Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).

• Financial aid applications: Seniors can also submit the FAFSA® through Going Merry, using their more user-friendly version of the government form, which they call “the FAFSA® Made Easier.”

To provide our community with safe, secure, and accurate elections with the highest level of integrity and transparency. One of the most important functions of the government is to oversee the electoral process. The Elections Department has the responsibility of conducting all federal, state, and county elections and certain elections for other political subdivisions that contract with Ellis County.

Ellis country has 49 political subdivisions which include Cities, schools, water districts, and Emergency Service Districts.

Identification Requirements for Voting- English

https://www.votetexas.gov/voting/need-id.html

Identification Requirements for Voting- Spanish

https://www.votetexas.gov/es/votacion/necesita-identificacion.html

Questions regarding elections in Ellis County: elections@co.ellis.tx.us

Cost of Tickets will be determined soon. Plan early for this event!

• Date
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All information can be found on this page:the Graduation page.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CAP-GOWN AND OTHER GRADUATION ITEMS

Interim Assessments

Students needing to take and pass the History E.O.C. in December will take an Interim assessment in November

We are an alternative high school, designed to help at-risk students achieve their goals of high school graduation and beyond. HSoC supports students through rigorous, innovative, and engaging learning experiences. Every student will be empowered to fiercely navigate their world with resilience, purpose, courage, humility, and pride.

Academic Performance and Effort

It is an expectation that all High School of Choice (HSoC) students put forth the effort to reach their maximum potential. Academic excellence is achieved by challenging yourself to improve on every assignment or task you encounter.

WISD Vision: Our vision is to be a district where innovation thrives and growth is limitless

Email: hsocmail@wisd.oeg
Website: wisd.hsoc/
Location: 55 Northgate Drive, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 923-4695