9th GRADE GUIDE
Track your student’s quarterly status with TSIC:
Q1:
______ Q2: ______ Q3: ______ Q4: ______
Maintain a “High School Portfolio”. A folder or binder with standardized test scores,
Review the GPA goals set by your student. There GPA should take into consideration scholarship guidelines and college
admission expectations. The current Bright Futures Academic Scholarship requires a weighted core of 3.5!
Attend College Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto 6-8
Students should take at least 2 Honors courses in 10th Grade.
100 hours are needed for the Bright Futures Academic Scholarship & 75 are needed for the Medallion Scholarship.
Service hours earned by end of 9th Grade: __________
Volunteer at fund raising events – 10K Race Sat., 3/6/16 and Tennis Festival Sun., 4/30/16
10th GRADE GUIDE
Track your student’s quarterly status with TSIC: Q1: ______ Q2: ______ Q3: ______ Q4: ______
Attend College Fair Tues. 10/6/15 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto 6-8
Students should take the PSAT and the ASPIRE. Student must sign up for PSAT in advance. Test is offered
10/14/15. Save the Score Report for both tests in a Binder for a High School Portfolio. The Score Reports you
received will be used for the TSIC workshop.
PSAT Score Report Workshop at your school
Students should take at least 2 Honors and 1 AP courses in 11th Grade.
100 hours are needed for the Bright Futures Academic Scholarship & 75 are needed for the Medallion Scholarship.
Service hours earned by end of 10th Grade: ___________
Volunteer at Take Stock events: 10K Race Sun. 3/6/16 and Tennis Festival Sat. 4/30/16
11th GRADE GUIDE
Track your student’s quarterly status with TSIC: Q1: ______ Q2: ______ Q3: ______ Q4: ______
Attend College Fair Tues. 10/6/15 at Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto 6 to 8
Students need to attend a local College Fair
Check updates on our website www.TakeStockManatee.org
Students should begin looking for scholarship opportunities and cataloging them in their Scholarship Planner.
Visit this website: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarships-grants
SAT/ACT Basic Prep Workshop.
Date: ____________ Location: _________________________________________________________
Students should register for the SAT & ACT; each test should be taken at least once in the spring of their Junior year.
Remember: register for Free & Reduced lunch; fee waivers for the tests are received from the school’s Advisor!
Volunteer at Take Stock events: 10K Race – Sun. 3/6/16 and Tennis Festival – Sat. 4/30/16
TSIC College Tour
Tour Dates: ______________ , ______________
Will be held during spring break
Students should take at least 2 Honors and 2 AP courses in 12th Grade.
100 hours are needed for the Bright Futures Academic Scholarship & 75 needed for the Medallion Scholarship.
Service hours earned by end of 11th Grade: __________
College Application and Essay Writing Workshop – in Sept.
Applications to colleges need to begin being filled out this summer.
Remember: Many schools will waive their application fee if you qualify for the SAT and ACT fee waiver; see your high
school guidance counselor for more information on waivers
12th GRADE GUIDE
Track your student’s quarterly status with TSIC: Q1: ______ Q2: ______ Q3: ______ Q4: ______
Early Decision deadlines are often October 1st. Students need to complete all Early Decision applications first!
Attend College Fair Tues. 10/6/15 at Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto 6-8
Students should register for either the SAT and/or ACT to retake before December of this year.
College Application and Essay Writing Workshop.
Students may create a scholarship planner this year to apply to as many scholarships as possible.
Your student should plan on having ALL of his/her college applications completed by December!
Required Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop at your High School
Date: ___________
You will learn how to prepare your documents for FAFSA and learn about addition scholarships at this workshop. DO
NOT MISS IT!
Student’s apply for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship after December 1st , www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Begin completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) soon after 1/1/16. www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Even if you have not filed your taxes yet you should still begin the FAFSA application!
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FAFSA Step-by-Step Workshop at your School. DATE__________________________
Volunteer at Take Stock Fundraising events: 10K Race – Sun. 3/6/16 and Tennis Festival Sat. 4/30/16
Turn in your student’s SAR (Student Aid Report) to TSIC as proof of FAFSA completion. May be sent electronically.
100 hours are needed for the Bright Futures Academic Scholarship & 75 needed for the Medallion Scholarship.
Service hours earned by end of 12th Grade: _________
Attend required TSIC Graduation Ceremony and Dinner, May 5, 2016 Location TBA.
Required TSIC College Orientation Event at your student’s chosen College or University
Date: ___________ Location: _____________________________________________________
DO NOT MISS IT! Students will have better class choices. Important information will be obtained at this event.
Take an active role in assisting your student to fill out the FAFSA application for financial disclosures.
Oversee the college/university application process but ensure that your student is responsible for his/her own words
and actions during this exciting process. This is the beginning of a new chapter in his or her life; share the enthusiasm!