Q: I did not get my Balfour packet. What do I do?
A: See your Senior Sponsors for a packet. See the front office. Ask your Class
President. This packet contains all the ordering info for cap/gowns, graduation
announcements, etc. Balfour will be back on campus February 9th & 10th during ALL
lunches to take your order. An $80.00 deposit is required when you turn in your
order. If your order is less than $80.00, you will pay the full amount when placing
your order. THIS IS NOT COVERED in your Senior dues.
Q: When will I receive my announcements and cap & gown order?
A: Balfour states the estimated delivery date on graduation announcements will
be April, and an estimated delivery date for your cap & gown will be May.
Q: What do I need to know about Graduation?
A: Graduation for HHS is May 26, 2012. It will be held at Reliant Stadium; the
ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m. More details will follow regarding what time Seniors
should arrive to Reliant, and the time/date for Graduation Practice.
Q: I need a transcript to send with my college application, how do I order?
A: Transcripts must be ordered in person at the Registrar’s Office #3003. They
are $2.00 each, due at the time of ordering, cash only with a pick up in 2 days, OR!
NEW THIS YEAR! We will send your transcript Electronically to public colleges
within Texas FOR FREE. Come in and sign up today!
Q:
Is help available to Seniors who are still undecided about their future?
A: YES! A college employee staffs our College Room in the Library every Tuesday
from 8:00 – 2:30 and sets a table up in the Commons during lunch each Tuesday.
She can answer questions and offer guidance about ANY college. See Ms. Francis
to make a private appt; parents, email her at: Lashelle.Lassiter@loneStar.edu
Our website is full of information on every topic for seniors and their parents.
Please log on to: www.humbleisd.net/hhs/scholarships
Parent volunteers are here to help! Wednesdays, during 3rd period (9:00 am –
10:30 am) is for our Spanish speaking students. ASK YOUR 3rd period teacher for a
pass and report to the COLLEGE ROOM. A volunteer will help with researching
colleges, applications, scholarship applications, essay writing, applying for Aid.
An English speaking volunteer is here on Thursdays in LGI-3, from 8:00– 9:00
a.m. to help with the same subjects as listed above. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL
HUMBLE HIGH SCHOOL HAS TO OFFER YOU!
Q: How do I file with the NCAA to ensure I can participate in sports?
Log on to www.eligibilitycenter.org, complete the online application; report to Room
#3003 once you have finished. We will mail your transcript to the NCAA at no
charge. Second step: Log on to your College Board profile & order your SAT results
to be sent directly to NCAA, using code 9999.
Q: How do I apply for SCHOLARSHIPS?
A: It’s late, but not too late! New scholarships are posted weekly. Check
the webpage frequently. www.humbleisd.net/hhs/scholarships
Humble Optimist Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: February 6, 2012
Amount: $200 - $1,000
Criteria: Involved in our community; achievements in Jr & Sr years; extracurricular activities; good moral character; easy application!
Apply:
See Ms. Francis for the application
Best Buy
Deadline:
Amount:
Criteria:
Apply:
@ 15 Scholarship
February 15, 2012
$1,000 (1,200 awards to be given around the U.S.)
Must have solid grades, be involved in community w/ volunteer service, or
work experience. Grades 9 – 12 can apply.
Online application only at: www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
Keep Kingwood Green Essay Contest
Deadline: February 22, 2012
Amount: $100
Criteria: Humble ISD Grades 9 -12 can compete.
MUST TURN IN ESSAY TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER AT HHS.
Apply:
Log on to: www.keepkingwoodgreen.org for topics & ideas.
Zach Jones Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: 1 HHS Senior will win! U.S. citizen, min GPA of 2.5 or higher; strong
academic achievement w/ leadership skills & volunteering, strong moral character.
Apply:
Print your application at www.zachjonesmemorial.com or see Ms. Francis
Slough Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2012
Amount: $5,000 (renewable each yr for 5 yrs)
Criteria: Must have your SAT or ACT scores already on transcript; must have
FAFSA done to include in this mailing; U.S. citizen, min. GPA of 3.0 or higher
Apply:
See Ms. Francis in Room #3003 for an application or log on to:
www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
Kingwood/Humble Aggie Mom’s Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Amount: $500
Criteria: Humble ISD senior who will attend Texas A&M College Station or
Galveston. 3.0 GPA/4.0 or higher; financial need.
Apply:
Online at: www.khaggiemoms.org or see Ms. Francis
Lambda Delta Chapter Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2012
Amount: $600
Criteria: Humble ISD Female, senior who will pursue a degree in education;
teaching career. Award based on need, motivation, academics &
Potential.
Apply:
Pick up application from Ms. Francis.
Delta Kappa Gamma/Mu Pi Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Amount: $500.00 (2 awards available)
Criteria: Humble ISD Female senior who will pursue a degree in education;
teaching career
Apply:
See Ms. Francis in Registrar’s Office.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Must be a Female, senior, of ANY Humble ISD school GPA of 3.0 or
higher, must have a College Acceptance letter already.
Apply:
Application available in Room #3003, see Ms. Francis.
Humble Area Football League
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Amount: $1,000 (3 awards)
Criteria: Must have participated in the HAFL program, football or cheering, for
at least 1 year; good academics, extra curricular & volunteer hours.
Apply:
See Ms. Francis for the application.