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3856990-10287000Topeka Collegeright34290Dr. Tiffany Anderson, SuperintendentDr. Joy Grimes, Principal-Avondale AcademyMs. Aryn McCoy, Principal—Capital City SchoolMr. Danny Ackerman, Principal—Highland Park High SchoolMr. Dale Noll, Principal—Hope Street AcademyDr. Tim Murrell, Principal- TCALCMs. Rebecca Morrisey, Principal—Topeka High SchoolMr. Dustin Dick, Principal—Topeka West High SchoolMs. Jessica Johnston, Associate Principal/Counseling Advisor-TCALC00Dr. Tiffany Anderson, SuperintendentDr. Joy Grimes, Principal-Avondale AcademyMs. Aryn McCoy, Principal—Capital City SchoolMr. Danny Ackerman, Principal—Highland Park High SchoolMr. Dale Noll, Principal—Hope Street AcademyDr. Tim Murrell, Principal- TCALCMs. Rebecca Morrisey, Principal—Topeka High SchoolMr. Dustin Dick, Principal—Topeka West High SchoolMs. Jessica Johnston, Associate Principal/Counseling Advisor-TCALCConnectionNewsletterFebruary 2020 EDITIONleft5715In this Edition:FAFSA DEADLINE Pg 1AP Testing Pg. 1College Search Pg. 2ACT/SAT Registration Pg 3-4District Announcements Pg 4School Announcements Pg 4Scholarships Opportunities Pg 5Grade Level Reminder Pg 600In this Edition:FAFSA DEADLINE Pg 1AP Testing Pg. 1College Search Pg. 2ACT/SAT Registration Pg 3-4District Announcements Pg 4School Announcements Pg 4Scholarships Opportunities Pg 5Grade Level Reminder Pg 6FAFSA DEADLINEThe FAFSA priority deadline for the state of Kansas is April 1, 2020. If a student is needing assistance completing the free application for federal student aid, please make sure to reach out to your students’ counselor. The State of Kansas will award money to everyone who is eligible and who submitted the FAFSA before the deadline until the state exhausts their funds.Some schools will not look at a student for any institutional grants or scholarships unless the student has submitted a FAFSA. Students should still submit the FAFSA even if they missed the deadline; however, the colleges will award everyone who has made the deadline first. PLEASE NOTE - some colleges and universities have deadlines PRIOR to the state deadline. Be sure to check on the college’s website to find out when the FAFSA deadline is for their school.476251171575Upcoming AP Testing:If your child was enrolled in one or more AP classes during the 2019-2020 school year, make sure to check in with their AP teacher and counselors if they are interested in testing for the class. Colleges can use AP test scores in order to receive credit for classes. Each class will have a designated testing date, time, and location. Check with your counselor to get dates & times for your school.00Upcoming AP Testing:If your child was enrolled in one or more AP classes during the 2019-2020 school year, make sure to check in with their AP teacher and counselors if they are interested in testing for the class. Colleges can use AP test scores in order to receive credit for classes. Each class will have a designated testing date, time, and location. Check with your counselor to get dates & times for your school.447675704850The Federal Aid Deadline for Federal Student Loans and PLUS loans (PLUS loans are for parents of dependent students) is June 30, 2021 – no matter what state you live in. The 2020-2021 School Year is from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. It is recommended that the student take out the Federal Student Loan first and only have the parent use the PLUS loan if needed. This is because there are usually better interest rates and a grace period for repayment for the student loan. It is recommended that you check the box on the FAFSA that you are interested in loans. If you check that you are interested, then your college will create a loan package for you. Once you receive this offer from your college, you will then need to accept or decline the loans. However, if you did not check that you are interested in the loans you will not be offered loans and if you decide you need the loans when your tuition bill is due, it could be several weeks before the loans are processed. This could result in a student’s classes being canceled if you need that loan money to pay the tuition bill.THE COLLEGE SEARCH: NARROWING THE FIELDThere are over 3,800 colleges and universities in the United States. How do you find the one that is right for you?Some important factors to consider:LocationDistance from home?Do you want to live at home or on campus?Do you want to be able to drive home on weekends or only fly home during breaks?Rural, suburban, or urban?Rural campuses allow students to focus their attention on-campus, but, internships and part time jobs may be limited.Suburban campuses provide a campus environment, but provide more opportunities and possible distractions off-campus.Urban campuses allow for the hustle and bustle of city life. There are endless opportunities for internships and part-time employment, but also, for distraction.SizeSmall schools: Small schools have less than 2,000 students. Class sizes will be similar to those in high schools and you will have great opportunities to get to know faculty and get involved.Medium schools: Medium schools range from 2,000 to 15,000 students. Class sizes may be bigger than 501 classes, but may be smaller when you are in your major classes. You may have more opportunities than at a smaller school, but maybe won’t get to know everyone on campus.Large schools: Large schools have more than 15,000 students. Many classes are held in lecture halls and graduate students teach some. Activities and academics are endless, but it may be a challenge learning how to balance it all. A large school allows you to disappear into a crowd if desired.CurriculumMany large universities offer different and specialized majors. However, you may be required to apply to these programs as a senior in high school.Liberal Arts schools involve the study of the basics, such as literature, languages, history, math, science, etc. It is similar to the subjects you have taken here at 501 schools, but goes much deeper. It teaches you how to use your mind in any area.You may find a school that will offer a varied curriculum including both liberal arts courses and some specialized fields.The College List: As you begin to make a general list of schools that interest you, try to keep three categories in mind. Your final list should have schools that fall within the (1) safety, (2) target, and (3) reach categories. “Safety” schools are where students have a very good chance of being accepted based on their academic credentials; you meet and surpass most of their entrance criteria. Safety schools should include affordable options. “Target” schools are schools for which the student meets the general admission criteria in academic and social arenas. Admission is likely at these colleges. “Reach” schools are schools that students may consider to be their “dream schools.” Based on their academic credentials, students are less likely to be accepted by their reach colleges. This may be because the student’s qualifications fall slightly short of the college’s average and admission to the college is very competitive. As long as you have applied to some other less competitive schools, then you can safely take a chance on a very competitive one.ACT TESTING DATES***NEXT TEST DATE: Saturday, February 8, 2020***ACT Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration DeadlineFebruary 8, 2020*Locations:Topeka WestWashburn UniversityJanuary 10, 2020January 17, 2020April 4, 2020Locations:Highland ParkTopeka High Topeka WestFebruary 28, 2020March 13, 2020June 13, 2020Locations:Topeka WestWashburn Rural June 8, 2019May 8, 2020May 22, 2020July 18, 2020*Locations:Topeka West July 13, 2019*June 19, 2020June 26, 2020*Contact counselor for Fee Waiver or to find out if you are eligible.589597511303000SAT testing dates***NEXT TEST DATE: Saturday, March 9, 2020***SAT DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration DeadlineMarch 14, 2020Locations: Topeka West February 14, 2020February 25, 2020May 2, 2020Locations: Topeka Collegiate April 3, 2020April 14, 2020June 6, 2020Locations: Topeka HighMay 8, 2020May 19, 2020district-wide announcementsDates to RememberMonday, March 9th – Friday, March 13th - No School SPRING BREAKMonday, March 16th- Teacher Planning and Prep- No SchoolGRADUATION IS COMING SOON!Graduation ceremonies are held at the Topeka Expo Centre on May 16th, 2020Topeka High ceremony beings at 10:30 AMHighland Park ceremony begins at 1:30 PMTopeka West ceremony begins at 4:30 PM Hope Street ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 14th, at 10 AM, at Hope Street. School AnnouncementsAll students are encouraged to check their school’s counseling services page on a regular basis. This page often provides important updates and information to be aware of each year of high school. Click on your school mascot to be connected. 4857750-8890Cap City00Cap City16573501657355772150167640scholarship opportunitiesIn addition to the scholarships highlighted below, be sure to check out the scholarships listed on our district website. New scholarships have recently been added to the district website. Be sure to check them out here. March/April DeadlinesApril 15th—Dr. Stanly and Tiffany Anderson Scholarship?? ?--$1,000 scholarship?? ?--Must have a 2.00 GPA?? ?-- Prior to post-secondary graduation, student agrees to provide 30 hours of service to Topeka Public Schools. Service type(s) & location(s) to be approved by TPS Superintendent or Superintendent Designee.?? ?--Be planning to attend a 4-year college/university immediately following or within 6 months of graduation.March 16th—Susan K Rogers Scholarship for Future Teachers? ? --$250 renewable scholarship for 4 years? ? --Minimum of a 3.4 GPA--Plan on majoring in elementary or secondary educationMarch 16—Student View Scholarship????????? --15-20 minute survey-- You will be entered for the chance of 1 ($5,000), 2 ($1,000), 10 ($500) scholarships--No minimum ACT, No minimum GPA, No essaysOngoingKansas Board of Regents Scholarships and GrantsDeadline:?OngoingRequirements: VariesApplication: Online applicationAmount: Varies based upon grant or scholarshipRaise me UP!Deadline:?Varies, but sign up now to avoid missing the “follow” deadlineRequirements: U.S. Citizen; high school junior or seniorApplication: Sign up on the website, create a profile, follow your desired schools, and upload information regarding courses taken and high school activitiesAmount: Varies based on the college, courses taken, and activities231457546990005076825114300Grade Level Reminders Freshmen: Plan a challenging schedule for next year and keep up your best efforts! Use your account to research possible careers and colleges. Sophomores: As you select your courses for next year, are you considering what your prospective colleges want to see on a transcript?. Students who took the PSAT in October have received their PSAT score reports. Be sure to use your College Board PSAT score report to help you prepare for college entrance exams if you are planning to attend a four-year college upon graduation from high school. See your counselor for if you misplaced your PSAT Score Report. Students should visit to learn more about what your scores mean. If you have an account with College Board, you can sign in with your Username and Password; if you don’t have an account, you will need to create a Student Account. Using your score report, you will learn how ready you are for college, explore which AP courses are a good match for you, and get insight into which skills to focus on in order to prepare for the SAT. You can also link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts to access FREE, personalized SAT practice based on your PSAT/NMSQT results. Find a summer program to make good use of your break...community service, workshops, etc. Juniors: Four-year college bound juniors should register for the May and/or June college entrance exams (ACT and/or SAT) online with a credit card. Students who are on Free or Reduced lunch can see their counselor for a FEE WAIVER so they do not have to pay for the test. Ask your counselor for more information. ACT and SAT practice booklets and resources are available with counselors Make sure you select a challenging senior schedule of classes. Division I or Division II College Bound Student Athletes need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at and pay with a credit card. Research interesting and challenging summer programs, courses, jobs, or volunteer activities. Have your list of colleges down to 8 to 10. Research colleges, tech schools, etc. in the Career Center and online at Seniors: If you haven’t submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, please do so at fafsa.. This is a must for student financial aid. Pay attention to detail and complete the admissions process by submitting all requested paperwork. Withdraw your applications from colleges you do not plan to attend in the fall. Apply for ALL scholarships for which you are eligible. Consider appealing a rejection from a college if it was your first choice and you have some reason for them to reconsider accepting you such as improved SAT/ACT test scores, honors award, etc. Keep up your grades and make sure you have everything that you need in order participate in graduation activities.left889000 ................
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