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SENIOR INFORMATION
August 2009
Graduation Information
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Make sure you have the correct 22 credits needed for graduation.
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Make sure any credit recovery or summer school grades are recorded on
your transcript.
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Make sure you have passed all three graduation tests:
Gateway Algebra, English II and Biology.
If you have not passed all of these, you may take the test(s) in
December.
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Take the ACT, if you have not taken it already.
It is required for graduation.
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If you have school debts, clear them as soon as possible. Official
transcripts to colleges will not be mailed if you have outstanding
debts.
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If you plan to receive a Williamson County Honors Diploma, be sure you
are on track.
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If you are an athlete and wish to play in college, be sure you have
registered with NCAA. Also, make sure that you have the correct core
curriculum for Division 1 and/or Division II schools. More information
is available online. You also need to have an NCAA release form on file
in the Counseling Center.
Please be sure you have recovered all failed courses. If you have
any questions, see your counselor immediately.
College Information
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Fill out your college applications
NOW!
Do not forget to pay application fees.
(Logon to college websites
to complete your admission application. Housing and scholarship
information is also available online.)
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Have all college applications in by December 1st at the
latest. UTK’s scholarship
deadline is November 1; the regular deadline is now December 1.
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If necessary, register online for the ACT and/or SAT
NOW! DO NOT DELAY!
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When registering for the ACT/SAT you will need the school code
430-705.
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You qualify for the Hope Scholarship if you have a 3.0 Cum. GPA or a 21
on the ACT or comparable SAT score.
Hope Scholarship Night for
parents is October 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin High School
auditorium.
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College Night is October 1 at Cool Springs Galleria from 5:30—8:00 p.m.
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Visit colleges if possible. A note from parent/guardian is required.
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Have an updated resume and set up a meeting with your counselor at least
2 weeks before a
recommendation is needed.
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Every college requires a transcript when you apply and a transcript
after you graduate. Please
fill out the transcript form and pay
$2 per transcript.
This form must be completed
2 weeks before the transcript
is needed.
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Ask your parents to attend
Financial Aid Night on December 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin High
School library.
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In January, remind parents to begin filling out the FAFSA form. Parental
tax information is required to complete the form.
Scholarship searches should include the following: checking for
scholarships on the FHS website, checking with parents’ employers,
checking on college financial aid websites, checking with community
organizations and churches, and searching the Internet (i.e.,
www.fastweb.com,
www.scholarships.com,
www.collegeboard.com, etc).
Also, try to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship.
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