Category: Seniors

2020-2021 Schedule Release

8/24/2020

The moment you've been waiting for is here--schedules are released!

For the first time ever, NMHS is releasing schedules exclusively online. View your schedule on your Infinite Campus Portal account beginning Monday, August 24, 2020.

Login instructions can be found here.
Logging into IC Portal just got easier--students can now "Sign In with Google" (their student Google accounts, specifically).

Something wrong with your schedule? Submit an online Schedule Change Request Form, which will be available from August 24 until the end of August 27. Schedule change requests will only be accepted through this form. Also, we did our best with "wants" that were expressed during course selection in the winter/early spring. At this time we will primarily address "needs" based schedule change requests.

Class of 2020 updates digest

5/15/2020

All seniors were sent an important updates/reminders email yesterday evening. Please check your student email account accordingly. Topics included:

Scholarship Recognition (let Dr. Harkleroad know by May 20 of any scholarships you are receiving, any that are not related to Pell Grant, HOPE/Zell Miller, or Federal Work/Study)
Final Transcript Requests procedure/link (see our Transcript Requests page)
Zell Miller Scholarship requirement adjustment due to COVID-19's impact on ACT/SAT testing (also noted here)
reminders about Prom, Graduation dates
reminders about how to find scholarships, complete your FAFSA, college application considerations, and college/career exploration tools.

Seniors - Do you want free money for higher education?

4/7/2020

In this 10-minute video, we explore some vital resources for landing free money for higher education. With all this extra time on your hands, why not file your FAFSA this weekend? Fill out some scholarship apps? Also included: a PSA for seniors who are failing a class.
For more info, please also visit our College Financial Aid page!

Special Update From Dalton State College Admissions

3/31/2020

(Please note that this is about regular admissions, NOT Dual Enrollment admissions.)
Our Dalton State College representative and class of 2012 alum, Gabriel Alvarado-Gonzalez, contacted the NMHS Counseling Office about a special update. In light of current events, the following adjustments are being made to the admissions requirements for the upcoming 2020 semesters:

Dalton State College is still taking applications for the Summer and Fall 2020 semesters.
From now until June 1st, Dalton State will waive application fees for all students.
Dalton State will not require ACT or SAT scores for the Summer or Fall 2020 semesters.
For more info or if you have any questions, you can reach Mr. Alvarado by this contact info:
706.712.8208 (Office)
762.219.9012 (Cell)
galvarado@daltonstate.edu

Special Resource Pages Assembled for COVID-19 Closure

3/23/2020

The role of school counselors is to deliver a program that nurtures development in Academic, College & Career, and Social-Emotional Domains. To continue this under the current, extraordinary circumstances, we have assembled resources categorized under these very domains. Visit our new menu for Resources During COVID-19 for more! We will also update these pages periodically as more resources/tools come to our attention. We also plan to add a page under this new menu to offer activity suggestions by grade level.

SENIORS--Local Scholarship Application due February 3!

1/17/2020

Visit our College Financial Aid page (under College and Career Planning menu) to download the Local Scholarship Application. While you're there, don't forget to review the rest of the page for more about securing free money for college!

Senior Parent Night resources

11/8/2019

Thank you to all the senior parents and students who participated in the 11/07/19 Title I Senior Parent Night! We appreciate your braving a cold, rainy evening to learn more about the high school-to-post-secondary transition.

For any and all who need it, the slideshow and handout items are now available on the Senior Parent Night resources page.

For Selective Schools, Here’s How You Stand Out (Davis Enterprise)

11/12/2018

In this article by the "College Corner" columnist for Davis Enterprise, Jennifer Borenstein answers a common question she receives: "What are my chances of getting into (highly competitive college)?" Using her know-how as an independent college advisor, Borenstein offers practical pointers for making your application stand out.

Read Borenstein's article here: For Selective Schools, Here’s How You Stand Out (Davis Enterprise)

Scholarships Page Updates

1/18/2017

Here are the latest additions to the scholarship page:

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest - February 28 deadline
Must write an essay of 500 words or less about an African-American who has inspired you. Minimum GPA of 2.0. $5,000 scholarship award each for 15 high school seniors.

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship - March 2 deadline
Established to provide financial assistance to fifty high school seniors who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school, but may not be able to meet the expenses of a higher education without such aid and often do not qualify for other scholarships. Cumulative GPA requirement of 2.50 to 3.20, and applicant must demonstrate financial need. $2,500 award each for up to 50 high school seniors. Also, scholarship is renewable for up to one additional school year if eligibility is maintained.

Also, don't forget about the NMHS Local Scholarship Application, featured at the top of our College & Career Planning page--deadline of February 1!

For more information about these and other scholarships, visit our College & Career Planning page!

3 Mistakes That Will Cost You a Scholarship - Time.com

2/2/2016

This article from Time's Money publication is a great reminder not to take scholarships for granted. In addition to meeting scholarship eligibility requirements to earn them in the first place, some scholarships have requirements a student must meet to continue receiving them. Some students learn this the hard way and risk losing their scholarships. To learn more about these costly mistakes and how to avoid them, follow the link below:

http://time.com/money/3149027/dont-lose-your-college-scholarship/

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