Holy Cross Senior Parent Meeting

“True Followers- #Jesus” 2014-2015 School Year

Current School Initiatives

O O O O Tim Weihe 2014-15 School Year Theme What the teacher’s have been working on.

Late Arrivals & Early Dismissals- Never Stop Improving

Who to contact?

O O O O O O O O O O General questions, calendar items, etc.- Ms. Bickel, ext. 104 Attendance- Ms. Moore, ext. 100 Books, Tuition, Financial Aid- Ms. Nopper, ext. 105 Lockers/Locks, Parking Passes, Cougar Den- Ms. Ryan, ext. 109 Tablet Issues- Mr. Tincher, ext. 226 or Mr. Willenborg, ext. 119 Disciplinary Issues, Guild System- Ms. Pence, ext. 219 Student schedule, concerns about a class (after student has discussed with teacher)- Mr. Strauss, ext. 148 Socio-emotional concerns about student- Mr. Wood, ext.128

Christian Service Program- Ms. Cleary ext. 229 College Info. & Process, Transcripts, FAFSA- Dr. Lega ext. 129

Website & Sycamore

O O O www.holycrosshs.com

Important features Sycamore O O O O O O Daily Email Class assignments calendar Email for grade change Email for failure report Email for detention (Dress Code & Tardy) Last minute announcements

Senior Service Project

O O O O O Why?

Graduation Requirement 20% of the Senior Theology grade Ms. Cleary is the primary contact Intertwined with curriculum O Circle of Faith in Action Awareness Analysis See packet of information . . .

Action

Senior Retreat

O O O O O O O Forms due Jan. 6-9 & Feb. 17-19 Check bags Tech free—no contact Letter to parents, Letters from you Closing We’d love every senior to attend!

College???

O O O O O O College Counselor, Dr. Mark Lega Senior Bulletins (sent home & web ) ACT dates FAFSA informational meeting November 24 th 6:30 (Tech Center- 3 rd floor). Transcripts Torchprep

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College Prep Timeline

September O October O Research and visit universities/colleges O O O Take A.C.T.- Sept. 13 th Identify target schools Take A.C.T.- Oct. 25 th November Prepare applications, essays and gather recommendation letters.

Attend FAFSA meeting- Nov. 24 th O December O Complete and send application packets O Take A.C.T.- Dec.13

th January O Complete FAFSA application and submit February O March O Begin to receive acceptance letters O Continue to check senior bulletins for scholarships Narrow down choices and make selection

End of year stuff

O O O O O O Graduation policies and procedures Balfour Caps and Gowns & Dress code Senior drapes Baccalaureate & Graduation Attendance Spring Break, Prom, Lock-In and Senioritis

Misc.

O O O O O Parking passes (loss of priveldge) Big/Little, Brother/Sister Program- pin ceremony Sept. 9 th Senior ads for yearbook BYOD Senior Gear

Don’t Forget

O O O O What?- Mini-Schedule Night—Go through your child’s schedule and meet his/her teachers!

When?- August 20th Where?- Begin in the gym ***You earn a point for your child’s Guild when you attend!