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Celebrating Ashlee P. Smith's Transition to a Guidance Counselor

Join us for Senior Night on 9/10/2013 to honor Ashlee P. Smith's remarkable journey from a dedicated special education teacher to an inspiring guidance counselor. After 17 years of service, she continues to impact lives at Robert E. Lee Elementary and the high school. Let's celebrate this milestone together!

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Celebrating Ashlee P. Smith's Transition to a Guidance Counselor

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  1. Senior Night9/10/2013

  2. Introduction

    Ashlee P. Smith I completed seventeen years as a special education teacher. This is my first year as a guidance counselor. I was a teacher at Robert E. Lee Elementary for nine years, and then transferred to the high school in 2005. asmith@satsumaschools.com Office number: 251-380-8222 Fax number: 251-380-8191
  3. Transcripts/Exit Document Types of Diplomas Alabama High School Diploma with Standard Academic Endorsement…24 credits Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement…27 credits/no minimum GPA Alabama High School Diploma with City of Satsuma Board Honors Endorsement…28 credits/3.5 GPA GPA-weighted vs. un-weighted Un-weighted GPA assigns four points to every A grade, three points to B, etc. whereas a weighted GPA assigns five points to every A grade, four points to B, etc.
  4. ACT (American College Test)SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) ACT/SAT – apply online www.actstudent.org(Sept. 21, Oct.26, Dec. 14) www.sat.collegeboard.org (Oct. 5, Nov. 2) CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) Code 012383 Satsuma High School Take the ACT with writing at least one time For more information see guidance area
  5. College Applications When to apply for college…..NOW!! How to apply… Online Paper Application Common Application www.commonapp.org What to know…deadlines, admission requirements
  6. Scholarships ACT or SAT score Leadership Departmental Nominations Community Scholarships-more common in the Spring Military Scholarships Athletic Scholarships -NCAA Eligibility-Follow this link to SHS Athletic Handbook http://1.bottlecap.pcmac.org/media/1518430/scss%20athletic%20handbook%202013-2014%20(for%20student%20&%20parents).pdf
  7. How can students & parents get more information on scholarships? http://www.scholarships.com/ http://www.zinch.com/ http://schoolsoup.com/ http://scholarships4students.com/ Monthly senior bulletin College recruiters College visits
  8. Financial Aid Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov The FAFSA can be completed using this year’s (2013) tax information and updated in 2014. All college students are expected to contribute towards their education costs. How much you and your family will be expected to contribute depends on your financial situation — and is what’s called your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form the U.S. Department of Education (ED) requires to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The government conducts a “need analysis” based on financial information, such as income, assets, and other family information, which you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) will be asked to provide. Pay attention to the deadlines! There are federal and state deadlines, and your colleges may also have a deadline.
  9. Recommendation Letters Teachers Community Members Counselors -Brag Sheet and be very DETAILED -Parent Questionnaire will also need to be completed for recommendation letter from counselor Recommendation Forms-Students’ responsibility to download and provide
  10. Scholarship Letters We wish to recognize all seniors who have been offered scholarships from organizations or colleges. In order to do this we need your child to provide a copy of any scholarship and/or award letters they ACCEPTED or DID NOT ACCEPT Mrs. Smith has a form to document this information.
  11. Senior Trip Grad Bash 2014/Graduates on Tour April 24th, 25th, 26th, & 27th Google Grad Bash 2014 Disney’s Pop Century Resort/Universal Studios Cost $394.00 Bus $104.00 Total=$498.00 $75.00 non-refundable deposit due by Sept. 20th Students must be eligible to graduate in May 2014, no negative discipline and good school attendance
  12. Dates to Remember Sept. 11th Senior Fees due to Mrs. Crisler $60.00/half due in order to participate in Senior Picnic/Field Day Sept. 13th Homecoming/Senior Picnic 11-1/Seniors may sign out after picnic AHSGE will be administered Sept. 16-20th and again in December and March University of Alabama-Sept. 17th @ 10:00 Naval ROTC-Sept. 18th @ 8:30 Samford University-Sept. 20th @ 10:00 $75.00 non-refundable deposit due on Sept. 20th ACT- Sept. 21st @ 8:00 UAB-Sept. 24th @ 8:30
  13. Continued.. Sept. 25th 8:30-10:00 Rachel Cruze, Dave Ramsey’s daughter will make a presentation to the Senior class.She understands the dangers of debt, and she’s seen firsthand the damage it can do. Now, Rachel has a passion to help students and young adults learn how to give generously, spend wisely, and save for the future. Senior Portraits-Sept. 26th Balfour Meeting with Seniors-Oct. 2nd @ 9:15 in the main gym Springhill-Oct. 4th @ 9:40 (Mrs. Miller’s Class) USA-Oct. 8th @ 9:00 Balfour will be on campus to take orders Oct. 10th & 11th Montevallo Oct. 14th @ 8:30 EQTs Oct. 15th, 16th, and 17th TWD Oct. 18th SAT Oct. 26th
  14. College and Career Day Held at the University of South Alabama. There will be over 100 vendors present. Cost is $10.00 per student. Oct. 28th & 29th(Satsuma has not been assigned a day)
  15. Waiting to hear… Troy University University of Mobile Auburn University of West Alabama LSU University of Southern Mississippi Alabama State University
  16. Expenditures College applications can cost $35.00-$50.00 and up to $75.00 each Senior Fees (SHS) $60.00 Grad Bash Trip $498.00 Cap and Gown $85.00 Balfour Announcements and Accessories Senior t-shirts and sweats (not available yet) Appropriate dress for Honors’ Day and Graduation
  17. More INFO Most college applications are due by December 1 Most scholarship applications are due by December 1-The University of Alabama has extended their deadline to December 15th in order for students to participate in the December 6th test If you qualify for a scholarship from a college or university based on your ACT score, you must apply for admission to the school and also apply for the scholarship
  18. Continued Parents and students need to research colleges to find out their admission requirements as well as search for scholarships Upromise.com by Sallie Mae-Set up an account, select your beneficiary, invite family & friends, register your debit card, credit card, gas card, shop & earn a percentage to earn cash back (online shopping, dining, travel)
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