Fall (September-November)

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• Narrow your list of colleges to anywhere between 5-10

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• Ask your counselor if these colleges fit your career plans, and ask for resources/forms detailing them
   

• Create a calendar for any of the following college activities:

          - Tests required to be taken, and fees/due dates of them

          - College application due dates

          - Required financial aid form deadlines

          - Any required recommendations/transcripts

          - Cousino's application processing deadlines

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• If you cannot afford applications/test fees, ask your counselor for a fee waiver

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• Retake the SAT again for a potentially higher score

          - Make sure your SAT scores are sent to the narrowed-down colleges you want

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• Get your FAFSA application done as early as possible! October 1st, 2021 is the earliest you can file the FAFSA

          - Getting your FSA ID can be done on the website here

          - Filling out the FAFSA can be done here

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• Complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application online to determine eligibility for aid money

          - Website to fill the application can be found here

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• Early decision/action/rolling admission applications should be prepared for early

          - They are usually sent between November 1st-15th, 2021

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• Ask teachers & counselor for recommendations of your academic record and extracurricular activities

          - Make sure these recommendations are stamped and addressed correctly with college forms

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• If essays are required, start writing early drafts and ask family/teachers for help

          - IMPORTANT: If you are applying for early decision college, finish your essays ASAP, as they are due much earlier!

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• Send your transcripts via Parchment if counselor are not available/recommend otherwise

          - A link to Parchment's website can be found here

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Winter (December–February)

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• Photocopy your essays and applications! These should be kept in a safe area to prevent loss of important information

          - If the college wants to see second-semester grades, make sure to copy them too

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• Make sure all appropriate grade forms are sent to your counselor for any colleges you select

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• Have your high school send grade transcripts to colleges-of-your-choice

          - This is sent by mail separately if done online

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Spring (March–May)

 

• Once you receive responses from your colleges, make your final decision

 

• Verify your financial aid before you make any college budget decisions

 

• Send your final transcripts to your college and meet housing deadlines

 

• Complete your AP tests before Summer

 

• [DATE TBA] Mandatory Senior Meeting #1/Panoramic Picture (Students Only) 7:20 AM – CHS Main Gym

          - What to expect during the meeting:

          - Senior Panoramic Picture by school pictures – Order forms distributed following picture

          - Senior packet distribution (please review with parents following the meeting)

 

• Review School Expectations –  Remainder of academic school year and senior activities

 

• [DATE TBA] Panoramic Picture order (optional) due to West House or order online at schoolpictures.com

 

• [DATE TBA Intent to Participate Letter due to West House for those attending graduation ceremony

 

• [DATE TBA] Senior breakfast – CHS cafeteria 7:14 AM-10:44 AM

          - Cost $15 per student; please listen for announcements regarding sales dates

 

• [DATE TBA] Senior Prom at Palazzo Grande 7:00 PM-11:00 PM

          - 54660 Van Dyke (south of 25 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp., MI 48316

 

• [DATE TBA] Completed request for Senior Exam excusal forms due to teachers

 

• [DATE TBA] Mandatory Senior Meeting #2/ Graduation Rehearsal (students only) – CHS Cafeteria

          - Student Last Name: A-Gn = 1st Hour Go-O = 2nd Hour P-Z = 3rd Hour Make Up Rehearsal = 6th Hour

 

• What to expect during the meeting:

          - Review of general commencement exercise expectations

          - Graduation Rehearsal

          - Review of school expectations- remainder of academic school year and Senior activities

 

• [DATE TBA] Commemorative Graduation Ceremony DVD order form due to Main Office

 

• [DATE TBA] Honors Convocation (By Invitation only)

          - 6:30 PM – WCS Performing Arts Center (adjacent to Sterling Heights High)

          - 12901 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312

          - Student arrival time: 6:00 PM

 

• [DATE TBA] Credit Recovery Deadline

          - All credit recovery transcripts due to counseling no later than 10:30 AM

 

• [DATE TBA] Senior Exams – hours 5 & 6; Full day for Seniors

 

Summer (June–August)

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• Attend your college’s summer orientations

 

• Apply for student housing

 

• Begin preparing for your college coursework

 

• [DATE TBA] Senior Exams – Hours 3 & 4; Dismissal following 4th hour exam

 

• [DATE TBA] Senior Exams – Hours 1 & 2; Dismissal following 2nd hour exam

 

• TBA Cap and Gown Distribution w/Commencement Tickets (Only 6 per student) –Aux Gym entrance

          - Student Last name A-Gn: 8:00 AM-8:15 AM

          - Student Last name Go-O: 8:15 AM-8:30 AM

          - Student Last name P-Z: 8:30 AM-8:45 AM

 

• [DATE TBA] Senior All Night party

          - Dave & Buster’s – Student Arrival Time: 10:00 PM/Student Dismissal: 5:00 AM (6/5/15)

          - WCS Transportation available form CHS at 9:30 PM/return at 5:00 AM

          - Address:  45511 Park Avenue Utica, MI 48315

 

• [DATE TBA] Commencement Exercises 9:00AM

          - Student arrival time: 8:15 AM

          - Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center

          - 14500 E. 12 Mile Road

          - Warren, Michigan 48088

          - Admission by ticket only (6 per student and distributed with cap/gown)

 

Please note that all caps and gowns have been ordered for your student.

Caps and gowns will be distributed-Date TBA.