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Senior Class News

Welcome to the PTSA Senior Class News Web Page

Check here regularly for important information and announcements regarding the Class of 2012

Leadership and Contact Information
Attendance Office Contact Information::
703-810-2282
Attendance Info here

Class Administrator:         
Mr. Jim Hannon, 703.810.2209, Jim.Hannon@fcps.edu

Administrative Assistant:  
Diane Barlow, 703.810.2217, Diane.Barlow@fcps.edu

PTSA Liaison:  
Ann Marie Ruskin and Lesley Aschenbach HHSClassof2012@aol.com

2011-2012 Class Officers:
President – Daniel Luparello
Vice President – Ayla Peacock Vo
Secretary – Brent Derry
Treasurer - Tabi Schaffner

Class Sponsors:
Lauren Eckert, Lauren.Eckert@fcps.edu




Visit the Student Services Pages for latest information and Counselor Contact listing.

2011/2012 Senior Timeline - Download Here

September

  • Continue to work on applications and or essays
  • Meet with your counselors
  • Submit requests for recommendations and transcripts - watch deadlines
  • Sign up to attend College Rep. sessions in Career Center
  • Register on-line for any SAT 1 SAT Subject Tests or ACT*
  • If applicable, sign up for the TOEFL**
  • Begin researching scholarships
  • Complete ROTC and service academy applications
  • Register for CSS Profile if required by college
  • Submit NCAA Clearinghouse forms

October

  • October 7 - deadline to request transcript and recommendations for Nov 1 and Nov 15 (early decision/early action college deadlines
  • Meet with your counselor
  • Submit requests for recommendations and transcripts - watch deadlines
  • Attend Colleg Fair at Fair Oaks mall or College Night at Hayfield Secondary
  • Register on-line for any SAT 1 SAT Subject Tests or ACT*
  • If applicable, sign up for the TOEFL**
  • Research scholarships
  • Submit NCAA Clearinghouse forms

November

  • November 4 - deadline to request transcripts and recommendations for Dec 1 and Dec 15 college deadlines
  • Continue with college applications and essays
  • Submit requests for recommendations and transcripts - watch deadlines
  • Register on-line for any SAT 1 SAT Subject Tests or ACT*
  • If applicable, sign up for the TOEFL**
  • Take Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)***, if applicable
  • Sign up to attend College Rep. Sessions in Career Center
  • Research scholarships

December

  • December 2 - deadline to request transcripts and recommendations for Jan 1 and Jan 15 college deadlines
  • Submit requests for recommendations and transcripts - watch deadlines
  • Begin FAFSA Process
  • December 12 Financial Aid Night at Herndon
  • Look for early decision notification
  • Register on-line for any SAT 1 SAT Subject Tests or ACT*
  • If applicable, sign up for the TOEFL**
  • Sign up for College Rep. visits in Career Center
  • Research scholarships

 

 

January

  • January 6 - deadline to request transcripts and recommendations for Feb. college deadlines
  • Submit financial aid form (FAFSA) as soon after Jan 1 as possible
  • Submit requests for recommendations and transcripts - watch deadlines
  • Sign up to attend College Rep. sessions
  • Research scholarships
  • Register on-line for SAT 1, SAT Subject Tests or ACT*
  • If applicable, sign up for the TOEFL**
  • Research scholarships

February

  • AVOID SENIOR SLUMP!!!!
  • Register on-line for any SAT 1 SAT Subject Tests or ACT*
  • If applicable, sign up for the TOEFL**
  • Sign up to attend College Rep. sessions in Career Center
  • Research scholarships

 

March

  • Register on-line for any SAT 1 SAT Subject Tests or ACT*
  • If applicable, sign up for the TOEFL**
  • Research scholarships
  • Turn in completed Local Scholarship Application

April

  • Notifications of college acceptances
  • Make decisions and submit required fees
  • Attend College "preview" programs

May

  • Take Advanced Placement and/or Baccalaureate exams
  • Attend Transitions Program
  • Apply for Civics Seal

June


GRADUATION

JUNE 14!

*Students are responsible for registering online to take college entrance exam. In addtion, students are responsible for sending their scores to colleges. For registration and test date information, log onto collegeboard.com or act.org
**TOEFL can be taken any time during the year. See your counselor for information on how to register. Registration Booklets are in the Career Center.

CLASS OF 2012 NEWS:

PROM 2012
When? April 28th
Where?  Dulles, Hilton
Tickets go on sale: April 16th-27th
Permission slips available to be filled out starting April 10th

Senior Dues

This year’s Senior Class Dues are $80.00 which covers the following costs:

  • Graduation Cap, Gown, and Tassel
  • Diploma and Diploma Cover
  • Patriot Center Rental cost for graduation ceremony
  • Senior picnic/lunch at the end of the year
  • Senior class gift

Payment should be made ASAP.   

Checks should be made out to HHS and should be dropped off to Mrs. Barlow in the 12th grade (RED) office

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SAVE THESE SENIOR DATES!!  You and your senior will want to be there!!

April 28, 2012                         Prom @ Dulles Hyatt
May 1                                      Senior Transition Night
May 31                                    Senior Awards Night
June 8                                     Senior Scenes and Thespian Inductions
June 10                                   Senior Baccalaureate Service (Time—TBD)                         
June 14, 2012                         Graduation @ George Mason University Patriot Center—2:00 pm
June 14—June 15, 2012         All Night Grad Party

ANOTHER REMINDER:
If you’re new to Herndon High School or just never signed up for the Class of 2012 e-mail blast, it is not too late.  Send an e-mail  to HHSClassof2012@aol.com.  Include your name and e-mail address.  You’ll be added to the distribution list and you’ll never miss out on important senior information.

Psychology Newsletter for Parents (click here)

Pathways to Baccalaureate Program
Check out the details on this extraordinary program. Open to all students interested in completing a 4 year degree, but thinking of starting at NOVA.  Download flyer here.

Update Your Blackboard Accounts!
The Guidance and Career Center are both now able to send messages to students via the Blackboard system.  To get these timely email reminders and updates from your counselor and career center specialist, update your account following these directions:

  1. Login to Blackboard
  2. Look in the upper left corner for a box labeled “Tools”
  3. Click on “Personal Information”
  4. Click on “Edit Personal Information”
  5. Type in current email address
  6. Scroll down and click on “Submit”
  7. On next screen click “OK”

Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
There are many ways that high school students can volunteer their time to help others. The FCPS Career Connections Volunteer Opportunities web site, found at http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/SchoolCounseling/CareerConnections/student/volunteer.htm, offers a list of organizations that have volunteer opportunities for young people, as well as tips on how to become involved in volunteer activities.



Questions?   Find an error? Contact Curator: Stephanie Stewart (smstewart1@fcps.edu)      Last updated: 02-Feb-2012

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