Welcome Senior ParentsBanneker High School

Class of 2015

10/6/2014

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Banneker High School Auditorium

Message From Senior Class Administrator

Message from Our Counselors

Banneker high school Counselors

12th COUNSELORS

Shamona Harrell, M.Ed

Caseload: A-Grayharrells@fultonschools.org

(770)969-3410 x137

 

Malongo Mukenge, Ed. S

Caseload: Green-Omukenge@fultonschools.org

(770)969-3410 x138

 

Erick Lawrence, M. Ed

Caseload: P-ZlawrenceE@fultonschools.org

(770)969-3410 x135 

Counseling Agenda

12 Grade Counselor Caseload First 6 weeks Progress Report Summary Graduation Requirement Ga. Goes to College Week – November 3 – 7, 2014 Financial Planning for College – Wells Fargo Rep.

1st 6-Weeks Summary

Students Failed # of Classes140 0

72 138 221 313 43 50 61 70 8

288

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 90

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

Students Failed

# of Classes

Mrs. Kline - Wells Fargo At Work & Student Segment | Senior Relationship Manager

• Wells Fargo Materials Found in the High School kit• The Art of Applying for Scholarships• Does a college student need a bank account?

UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES:

• www.uncf.org (HBC Private Colleges Only)• www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net (HBC State Colleges Only)• http://livepositively.com (Coca Cola)• www.facebook.com/target (Target)• www.kfcscholars.org• www.tycobbfoundation.com• http://directscholar.com• http://www.hispanicfund.org (Hispanic)• http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html (Methodist)• www.fastweb.com• www.college-scholarships.com• http://www.gmsp.org/canmzzaqll3rvwl45tzxtkp55)/default.aspx• www.aicpa.org/search/search1.htm (Accountants)• www.collegeprowler.com• http://www.apa.org (Psychology)• http://www.asm.org/search (Microbiology)• http://fedmoney.org/grants/0-scholarships.htm (74 Different Scholarships)• http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml (Veterinary)• http://www.artsawards.org (Art, Talents)• http://www.collegesource4u.com• http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org (Community Service)• http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/ (Art, Film, Writing)• http://bcharrispub.com/scholarship/index.html (Catholic)• www.collegegold.com• www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps•  

Scholarships continued

• GRAD SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES:• www.adultstudentgrants.com• http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students/shtml (Veterinary)• http://www.asanet.org/student/funding.html (Sociology)• http://fedmoney.org/grants/0-fellowships.htm•  • INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES:• http://www.iefa.org• www.internationalscholarships.com•  • INTEREST FREE STUDENT LOAN RESOURCE:

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/paying-for-college/2010/09/07/how-to-find-interest-free-student-loans.html• FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES:• www.studentaid.ed.gov • www.savingforcollege.com• www.finaid.org• www.collegeparents.org• www.fastaid.com• www.fafsa.ed.gov• www.consumerfinance.gov/students/knowbeforeyouowe/• http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/trends-2009-what-parents-should-know-one-page.pdf

QUESTIONS?

College Tour of UGA

• October 15, 2014 – Buses leave campus at 8:40am and will return by 3:00pm.

• October 8, 2014 at 3:45pm Payments must be paid (first come first serve)

• Cost - $16.00 - $5.00 for Bus and $11.00 for Buffet Lunch Meal.

• S.T.E.M. Majors – Workshop at Ga. Perimeter College – Decatur

Prom 2015Location: W Hotel Atlanta Midtown

Date: April 17, 2015Time: 8:00 p.m.– 12 midnight

Ticket Price: 85.00 until December 19, 2014 (Ticket Prices Will Increase After This Date)

**Ticket Sales Will Begin Oct 31, 2014**For Any & All Additional Inquiries Please

contact Ms. Henderson hendersonk1@fultonschools.org

Tentative Senior Trip

• Location: Orlando, Florida - Grad Bash 2015 Tent. Date: Friday, April 24th - Saturday, April 25th

• More Information Will Be Forthcoming

Senior Photos

Picture DayLifetouch Studios • October 8, Retakes – 9:00am – 3:00pm October 9, 2014 – Senior Yearbook Photos Banneker Auditorium 9:00am – 6:00pm Schedule a time with Mrs. Hill in Room 2859 Sitting Fee $35.00 ($25.00 to Lifetouch & $10.00 to Yearbook Staff) Cash or Money Order Only

Class PhotoOctober 22, 2014 - 9am – Location – TBA. – Seniors Must have the Official (Respect Yo Elders) T-Shirt to be in the Photo.

Senior Fees

Fees Will Include The Following:• Senior Dues • Graduation Fees• Senior Paraphernalia• Senior Class Activities (2 Senior Weeks, Senior Breakfast & Senior Night)• Yearbook• Diploma Cover• Cap, Gown & Stole• Cost – $325.00 Nonrefundable– Due September 16, 2014

Due Dates:• First Payment – $125.00 Due September 16, 2014• Second Payment – $100.00 Due October 16, 2014• Final Payment - $ 100.00 Due December 16, 2014• After December 16th late fees will apply.

Listen to Morning and Afternoon Announcements for Payment Location and Times or See Mr. Hallingquest Room 2686.

Fall Senior Week 10-27 – 31, 2014 - Proposed Events – Final List on 10/22/2014

• Movie star Monday- dress up like your favorite movies star and screen on the green that night on the football field

• Tuesday black out- all seniors wear black and can't talk to underclassmen, all seniors will be given something so that if they talk to an underclassmen they have to give it to them.  And they get a prize at end of the day

• Wednesday- pajama day, and read to the kids at Feldwood Elementary School

• Thursday- throw back Thursday dress up like a lil kid or old styles and that night we want to have a skate night or bowling night

• Friday- costume day, senior lock in that night after the game and back up plan is a tailgating party

Graduation

VenueTrojan FieldGa. State University

Dates5/22/20155/24/2015

Thank-You

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