Guidance and Counseling

Senior and Junior Announcements

To view or print the latest issue of Senior Announcements or Junior Announcements listing scholarship opportunities, college preview days, upcoming visits by college representatives, test dates, and other events, click on Forms.

Transcript Request

To print a copy of a Transcript Request form, click on Forms.  If student is under 18, the form requires a parent signature.  Turn in form to Ms. Malone in the Guidance Department.

Alabama Counselor Connection Newsletter Available Online

Visit:  http://www.kheaanews.com/ALCounselorConnection/  

Articles of interest are:

  ACHE offers several student aid programs .........

  Federal student aid programs can help pay college costs..........

  Students should learn to use credit cards wisely..........

  Checklist for College-Bound Seniors.......

Résumé Templates

     Click on Forms for suggested templates to use when preparing a résumé for scholarship and job applications.

Calhoun Scholarship Application Information

      Click on Forms to view information on how to apply for admission and scholarhips at Calhoun.

 The Big Question:  What's Next?

         Looking Ahead to Your Career and College Options  (Click on "Presentations" to view this PowerPoint presentation.)

Graduation Exam Practice Website:  http://www.usatestprep.com/

       See Coach Latham for your password.

Click on the "Calendar" button to view ACT  and SAT Test Dates.

Other Opportunites and College Days/Events (Grades 9 - 12)

Click on "Forms" then "Other Opportunities" to view opportunities, contests, scholarships available  for grades 9th, 10th, 11th, and/or 12th.  College Days and College Events are also listed.

Dual Enrollment Transfer Information

Are you considering taking a dual enrollment class?  Check this website to see if the class will transfer to the college in which you plan to enroll.  Click on "Forms" to print directions to this helpful website.

Useful Websites

Test Date for Numerous Exams   http://www.testdatescentral.com/act-test-dates.html

Alabama Mentor      http://www.alabamamentor.org

Alabama Student Loan Program     http://www.alstudentaid.com

Alabama Commission on High Education     http://www.ache.state.al.us

The Alabama College System     http://www.acs.cc.al.us

U.S. Department of Education     http://www.ed.gov

Free Application for Federal Student Aid     http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Making It Count College Funding Strategies     http://elearning.makingitcount.com

Sallie Mae College Answer Website    http://www.CollegeAnswer.com

Junior Achievement Student Center     http://www.StudentCenter.ja.org

 

For More Useful Websites

Click on "Forms".