Senior/Junior Memo
Vol.8#1
August 14, 2008
Welcome Back!! Hope your summer was restful!
Teachers: This copy has been provided for your bulletin board. Please call attention to
this newsletter and post it. Information is not repeated. Thanks!
Upcoming Dates—
Open House—MHS - Auditorium
Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.
Senior Parent Night—MHS Auditorium – IMPORTANT meeting for parents of seniors.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
PROBE Fair at Sandy Creek High School – Over 100 colleges will be present!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 & 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Junior Parent Night—MHS Auditorium – IMPORTANT meeting for parents of juniors.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 & 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Scholarships: Scholarship information is posted on the website www.mcintoshhigh.com --we hope you find this listing helpful. Please use the websites listed to obtain further information. If the listing indicates that a nomination is needed, come by Guidance to pick up the Nomination Form to complete and return to Guidance. Feel free to contact your guidance counselor if you need assistance. Mrs. Huey is this year’s contact for scholarships.
On-Campus College Visits: Come by Guidance to sign-up in the On-Campus Visit book, complete the form for a pass, and pick up a handout. These visits are for senior and juniors only. Remember no passes will be issued the day of the visit. Only three visits per student per year, so choose wisely!
Check the board in the Guidance office for the most updated information!
| College/University |
Date |
Time |
Place/Pass Info. |
| University of Alabama |
October 9 |
9:00 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
Information:
College Board Office South 866-392-4088
Fast Web Student Bulletin --Check out the bulletin board outside the Guidance office for information
Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information- Scholarships.com
Order Transcripts in Guidance, cost is $3.00 ea —and will be available in THREE school days after ordering. Transcripts can now be ordered on line at www.GAcollege411.org. Log on or create an account, click on “My Transcripts” on the left menu. Verify or update information, click “Update info and continue” button. Select destination schools (use CTRL and click to select multiple schools if you choose to send to more that one). Enable automatic release of future versions. Click “Release Transcript” button. A confirmation will be presented. Recipient Post Secondary Institution(s) will be listed with release date. After the Post Secondary Institution downloads the transcript, a date will be displayed. Log off.
MHS school code is # 112360
SAT and ACT Test Dates 2007-2008 School Year
Register at www.collegeboard.com
SAT 2008—2009
| Test Date |
Registration |
Late Registration |
| Oct. 4, 2008 |
Sept. 9, 2008 |
Sept. 16, 2008 |
| Nov. 1, 2008 |
Sept. 26, 2008 |
Oct. 10, 208 |
| Dec. 6, 2008 |
Nov. 5, 2008 |
Nov. 18, 2008 |
| Jan. 24, 2009 |
Dec. 26, 2008 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
| Mar. 14, 2009 |
Feb. 10, 2009 |
Feb. 24, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 |
Mar. 31, 2009 |
April 9, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
Register at www.act.org
ACT 2008 – 2009
| Test Date |
Registration |
Late Registration |
| Sept. 13, 2008 |
Aug. 12, 2008 |
Aug. 13 – 22, 2008 |
| Oct. 25, 2008 |
Sept. 19, 2008 |
Sept. 20 – Oct. 3, 2008 |
| Dec. 13, 2008 |
Nov. 7, 2008 |
Nov. 8 – 20, 2008 |
| Feb. 7, 2009 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
Jan. 7 – 16, 2009 |
| Apr. 4, 2009 |
Feb. 27, 2009 |
Feb. 28 – Mar. 13, 2009 |
| June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
May 9 – 22, 2009 |
For information on SAT/ACT prep classes call Community Schools at
770-460-3990.
Washington University in St. Louis invites you to an Admissions Reception to discuss academic programs, campus life and the admissions process. The reception will be from 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Crown Plaza Ravinia. For more information call 800-638-0700 or visit admissions.wustl.edu.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award program applications can be obtained at www.wendysheisman.com. Applicants must be male or female high school seniors with at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one school sponsored sport. The first 41,000 students that complete an application will win a Wendy’s Gift Card in amounts ranging from $5 to $50. Completed applications are due by Oct. 1, 2008. For questions regarding the program send an email to wendys@act.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION OF NEW CREDIT AND CREDIT RECOVERY
New Credit – No more than 1 credit may be obtained per semester. Limit of 2 credits may count toward graduation from a Fayette County Public School. The two credits are for the entire high school career, including summer.
Credit Recovery – No limit.
A permission form MUST be obtained from your counselor prior to enrolling in a course.