December 2015
Senior Newsletter
The Heritage High School Senior Newsletter will be published monthly to provide you with information about
upcoming events, scholarships, and the college admission process. It will be available for download on
PlanetHS. Additional copies will be available in the Counseling Center. Students are strongly encouraged to
share the newsletters with parents/guardians.
Transcript Request Procedures
Obtain a Transcript Request Form from the Counseling Center
and fill it out. Place the request in the wire basket on the
counter and pick up your completed Transcript, within ten days,
from the same basket. DO NOT open the envelope. This is an
official Transcript and it is stamped and sealed according to
college specifications.
Recommendation Letters
Seniors should begin requesting recommendation letters from
teachers and counselors for college and scholarship applications.
For a counselor recommendation, a Counselor Recommendation
Form needs to be picked up from the Counseling Center, filled
out completely, and returned. Please give counselors and
teachers at least ten days notice to write and submit letters.
College Admissions
Seniors should begin choosing colleges to apply to. Research
colleges to see which would be a good fit for you, talk to an
Admissions Counselor about the requirements for admission,
schedule a visit to the campus, and start looking at scholarships
available through the college. Pay close attention to college
application deadlines!
Financial Aid
All Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship or Tennessee Promise
recipients must apply with the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
The quickest way to apply is online! Parents AND students need
an FSA ID (formerly called a pin). Log onto www.fafsa.ed.gov to
apply for an FSA ID. Apply for the FSA ID now, and this will speed
up your financial aid process in January. The FAFSA is available
starting January 1, 2016. The deadline to apply is February 15!
IMPORTANT DATES
December 1 – UT Knoxville Regular
Application Deadline
December 3 – Early Graduate Meeting
at Heritage
December 10 – Maryville College
Financial Aid Night (open to all)
December 18 – Christmas Break
begins – spend some time
researching colleges and
scholarships!
January 1 – Vanderbilt Regular
Application Deadline
January 11 – FAFSA Completion Night
at Heritage – come for help!
January 13 – First Mandatory TN
Promise Meeting at HHS
February 15 – Deadline to complete
FAFSA for TN Promise eligibility
March 31 – Second Mandatory TN
Promise Meeting at HHS
*Start working on Community Service
Hours for TN Promise. 8 hours must
be completed by August 1, 2016.
ACT Test Dates (2015-2016)
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
December 12, 2015
November 6, 2015
November 7–20, 2015
February 6, 2016*
January 8, 2016
January 9–15, 2016
April 9, 2016
March 4, 2016
March 5–18, 2016
June 11, 2016**
May 6, 2016
May 7–20, 2016
Test Fees
ACT
ACT with Writing
$39.50
$56.50
Check the ACT website to see if the colleges you are
considering require or recommend the writing test
Be sure to list the colleges you want to send score reports to when registering. You can send
up to four score reports for free. Scores are normally reported 2-8 weeks after you test
(5-8 weeks for ACT with writing).
Sign up at www.actstudent.org
Koontz Cram Course, the lowest costing ACT prep class in
the area, can help! On average, our students increase their
ACT score by nearly 3 points! Sessions are offered in
Knoxville, Maryville and Tullahoma. Use referral code
“counselor” to receive $15 off.
http://www.koontzcramcourse.com/
SAT Test Dates (2015-2016)
Test Dates
Tests Offered
Regular Registration Closes
Late Registration Closes
December 5, 2015
SAT & Subject Tests
November 5, 2015
November 23, 2015
January 23, 2016
SAT & Subject Tests
December 28, 2015
January 12, 2016
March 5, 2016
SAT only
February 5, 2016
February 23, 2016
May 7, 2016
SAT & Subject Tests
April 8, 2016
April 26, 2016
June 4, 2016
SAT & Subject Tests
May 5, 2016
May 25, 2016
Tennessee Promise
We had a good number of students apply for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship this year. Handbooks were
given out at the beginning of November. If you signed up but did not receive a Handbook, they are available
in the Counseling Center. There are two mandatory meetings students must attend to remain eligible for the
scholarship (listed below). Eight hours of community service must be completed by August 1, 2016. Please
see your counselor if you have any questions or contact Meghan Woodward with TN Achieves.
Mandatory Meetings at Heritage High School
First Team Meeting – January 13th at 5:30 pm
Meghan Woodward
Regional Coordinator
(615) 944-5219
Meghan@tnachieves.org
Second Team Meeting – March 31st at 5:30 pm
DO NOT MISS A MEETING! If you have a documented excuse to miss a meeting, you must
complete an excuse form within 72 hours of your assigned team meeting date. If
approved, then you are responsible for attending another meeting that fits your schedule.
Maryville College Financial Aid Night
Students and parents are invited to a Financial Aid Information Session. It is open to all students whether they
plan on attending Maryville College or not.
Free Financial Aid Info Session
Thursday, December 10, 2015
6:30 pm
Fayerweather Hall’s Lawson Auditorium
http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/news/2015/2366/mc-to-hostfinancial-aid-night-dec-10/
College Planning Webinars
Topics and Dates
Free monthly college planning webinars
to high school families
- December 12, 2015 - 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make in
Planning for College
By registering for the webinars, high
school families will have access to the
recording for 30 days after each webinar.
Families can click on the following link to
register for one or many.
- January 16, 2016 - The 7 Biggest Mistakes Made On The FAFSA
www.CollegePlanningWebinars.com
- May 14, 2016 - Picking Schools That Fit
- February 20, 2016 - ACT vs SAT
- March 19, 2016 - How to Analyze Financial Aid Award Letters
- April 16, 2016 - How To Graduate From College Debt Free
- June 11, 2016 - 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make in
Planning for College
Financial Aid Help
The Pellissippi State Financial Aid Office offers free help to
high school seniors and parents on completing the FAFSA.
The FAFSA is a requirement to receive the TN Lottery Hope
Scholarship, Pell Grant, and TN Promise scholarship.
Hardin Valley Campus
Goins Administration Building
Room 157
(865) 694-6400
Blount County Campus
Main Building
(865) 981-5300
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Graduation Requirements
If you are not currently enrolled in or have not completed one of the requirements below, please see
your counselor ASAP!
State Core Curriculum
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Personal Finance
Physical Fitness
Credits
4
4 yrs
3
4
0.5
1.5
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Program of Study
1
2
3
Local Requirement
Computer Applications
Requirements
Eng I, Eng II, Eng III, Eng IV
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Upper Level Math (at least 1 each year)
Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Additional Lab Science
World Geography or History, US History, Economics, US Government
Wellness, 0.5 credit in PE or other activity (Marching Band, school
sport, ROTC, etc.)
Art, Music, Theatre
Two levels of the same language – French or Spanish
Three classes in 1 area: Career Technical, Academic, Fine Arts, ROTC
1
**A Heritage High School Diploma Requires 28 Credits**
Contact Information
Position
Assistant Principal - Seniors
School Counselor – Last Names A-G
School Counselor – Last Names H-O
School Counselor – Last Names P-Z
Graduation Coach
Registrar (Transcripts)
Name
Robert Reeves
Hali Wright
Carrie Wicks
Isaac Bradshaw
Wanda DeWaard
Rhonda Adams
Contact E-mail
robert.reeves@blountk12.org
hali.talbott@blountk12.org
carrie.wicks@blountk12.org
isaac.bradshaw@blountk12.org
wanda.dewaard@blountk12.org
rhonda.adams@blountk12.org
Scholarship Information for 2015-2016
Remember to check the financial aid and scholarship website of the colleges/universities where you are applying. Pay
attention to deadlines and what materials are required as part of the scholarship application process. One of the largest
potential sources of financial aid comes from the school to which you may be attending.
Pellissippi State Community College
The Pellissippi State Foundation provides a variety of scholarships. Here is how to apply: Complete
the scholarship application materials at www.pstcc.edu/finanacial _aid/scholarships.php. You only
need to fill out the application once to be considered for different scholarships. Scholarships are
available based on such factors as need, academic achievement and major. Applications will be
accepted until all scholarships are awarded. Priority is based on the date applications are received.
Students are notified by mail of the scholarship award. For more info call 694-6400. You may also
pick up a flier in the Counseling Center for more information. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO TN
PROMISE and THIS IS A SEPARATE APPLICATION.
Tennessee Tech University
Deadline: December 15, 2015 on ScholarWeb
Now is the time to start applying for Scholarships at Tennessee Tech University for the Fall
2016/Spring 2017 school year. TTU scholarships require scholarship application in TTU’s online
scholarship database/application system called ScholarWeb. More information is available on TTU’s
scholarships. When students visit this database, one ScholarWeb application ensures review for all
TTU scholarships for which students are eligible. More information can be picked up in the
Counseling Center or students can visit TTU’s website: www.tntech.edu/scholarships.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 7, 2016
The GE-Reagan Scholarship Program awards approximately 20 college bound students who
demonstrate leadership, driven integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 dollars renewable scholarships--up to $40,000 dollars per recipient! Slips are available in the Counseling Center. For more
information, eligibility, and an online application, visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or
follow This scholarship on http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships.
Grote Chemistry Scholarship: University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Deadline: Postmarked or emailed by February 15, 2016
The Department of Chemistry and Physics and UTC is announcing the Grote Chemistry Scholarship
Program for 2016. Awards of $12,000 ($3,000 per year for four years) will be presented to as many
as three entering freshmen majoring in Chemistry. The awards are renewable over a four year period
and can be added to other University scholarships and the Tennessee Lottery scholarship. For more
information and other eligibility requirements, visit http://www.utc.edu/chemistry or pick up an
informational sheet in the Counseling Center.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Deadline: February 29, 2016
Discover is giving away $50,000 dollars in scholarships to high school and college students.
Students are automatically entered to win a 2,500 dollar scholarship when they sign up to receive
helpful tips on college plans and payments at CollegeCovered.com. More winners are chosen later
this year.
East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships:
Deadline: Available online December 1st and the DEADLINE is March 14, 2016 (unless
otherwise indicated on the flyer)
Students may pick up a hard copy of various scholarships offered through East Tennessee
Foundation Scholarship opportunities in the Counseling Center.
The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 18, 2016
The purpose of this scholarship program is to develop a deep knowledge and appreciation of the
Constitution of the United States for high school students. Other areas of this scholarship include
leadership, thinking and speaking clearly and intelligently, and to prepare for the recognition of duties,
responsibilities, rights, and privileges as an American Citizen. For more information and to print the
program rules, student certifications, contests dates, times, and locations, visit
http://www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=111. Students may also pick up information in the
Counseling Center.
Tennessee School of Beauty Redken Premier School: C.B. Brown Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2016
This scholarship is open to high school students, male or female, currently at the Senior level and
presently or previously enrolled in a Cosmetology course. Applicants should be students who are
interested in pursuing a career in the field of cosmetology. Four area high school students can
receive a full tuition scholarship of $15,000.00 each. Please pick up information in the Counseling
Center if you are interested.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 10, 2016
Students will be awarded up to $1,000 dollars to winner(s) each year. Students will submit an essay
on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the Abbott and Fenner website:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarship.htm. Full details are available at this website.
StudentScholarships.org
Deadline: Students may pick up a hard copy in the Counseling Center for more information on
deadlines/eligibility for various scholarships. Deadlines begin November 29th and go through
February 15, 2016.
Available Scholarships are: 1)Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award 2) Good360 Sustainability
Scholarship 3) Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships 4)2015 Scholarship Points Awards 5)
Flosum Scholarship 6)Solution Reach Scholarship 7) CrossLites Scholarship 8) 10 Words or Less
Scholarship 9)You Deserve it Scholarship
*See the attached flyer for more information regarding each scholarship, their eligibility requirements,
and deadlines for each one.