Welcome Senior Parents

1. Welcome Senior Parents Banneker High School Class of 2015 10/6/2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Banneker High School Auditorium

2. Message From Senior Class Administrator

3. Message from Our Counselors

4. 12th COUNSELORS Shamona Harrell, M.Ed Caseload: A-Gray harrells@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x137 MalongoMukenge, Ed. S Caseload: Green-O mukenge@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x138 Erick Lawrence, M. Ed Caseload: P-Z lawrenceE@fultonschools.org (770)969-3410 x135 Banneker high school Counselors

5. 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. Counseling Agenda

6. 1st 6-Weeks Summary

7. Wells Fargo Materials Found in the High School kit • The Art of Applying for Scholarships • Does a college student need a bank account? Mrs. Kline - Wells Fargo At Work & Student Segment | Senior Relationship Manager

8. 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 UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES:

9. 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 Scholarships continued

10. QUESTIONS?

12. 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 College Tour of UGA

13. Prom 2015 Location: W Hotel Atlanta Midtown Date: April 17, 2015 Time: 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

14. Location: Orlando, Florida - Grad Bash 2015 Tent. Date: Friday, April 24th - Saturday, April 25th • More Information Will Be Forthcoming Tentative Senior Trip

15. Picture Day Lifetouch 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 Photo October 22, 2014 - 9am – Location – TBA. – Seniors Must have the Official (Respect Yo Elders) T-Shirt to be in the Photo. Senior Photos

16. 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 16thlate fees will apply. Listen to Morning and Afternoon Announcements for Payment Location and Times or See Mr. Hallingquest Room 2686. Senior Fees

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

18. Venue Dates 5/22/2015 5/24/2015 • Trojan Field • Ga. State University Graduation

19. Updates Will Be Provided – via newsletters, twitter, robo calls, remindl101,morning and afternoon announcements. Thank-You