PWBHS Senior Handbook - Class of 2020

Paul W. Bryant High School Senior Handbook
Class of 2020


Table of Contents
Meet Your Counselor Calendar of Senior Events FAQs
Password Page
Graduation Requirements
TCS Graduate Framework Diploma Options
Alabama High School Diploma
Alabama High School Diploma with Academic Distinction Endorsement Options
CCR Indicators
Post-Secondary Pathways College
Senior Year Checklist
ACT/SAT Fee Waivers
Applying to College
Admission Application Fee Waivers Requesting Your Transcript FAFSA
Scholarships
Sending Your FINAL Transcript Career
ACT WorkKeys
Resume-Writing Military
ASVAB Senior Survey


​Meet Your Counselor
Mrs. Andrea Markham Guidance Suite, Office 65 205-759-3538 ext. 1722 [email protected]


PWBHS
Class of 2020 Calendar of Senior Events
Date
Event
Time
Location
8/7/19
First Day of Senior Year
8:25 AM
PWBHS
8/16/19
ACT Registration Deadline
11:59 PM
www.act.org
TBD
JA Day
TBD
PWBHS
9/14/19
ACT National Test Date
9/18/19
Regional College Fair
9:00 AM
University of Alabama, Coleman Coliseum
9/20/19
ACT Registration Deadline
11:59 PM
www.act.org
10/1/19
FAFSA Opens
www.fafsa.ed.gov
10/25/19
Balfour Meeting (announcements and caps/gowns)
Zero Period
PWBHS Auditorium
10/26/19
ACT National Test Date
11/4/19- 11/8/19
Alabama College Application Week
11/6/19
ACT WorkKeys
TBD
PWBHS
11/7/19
Balfour Ordering
Lunch shifts
PWBHS Cafeteria
11/8/19
ACT Registration Deadline
11:59 PM
www.act.org
11/15/19
Panoramic Picture
8:30 AM
PWBHS Gym
11/20/19
Senior Portrait Make-Up Sessions with Prestige Portraits
by appointment only
PWBHS Auditorium
12/14/19
ACT National Test Date
TBD
Fall Final Exams (all grade levels)
TBD
TBD
1/10/20
ACT Registration Deadline
11:59 PM
www.act.org
TBD
AAMU Presidential Bus Tour
TBD
TBD


2/8/20
ACT National Test Date
2/19/20
Cap and Gown Pictures (optional)
by appointment only
PWBHS Auditorium
2/28/20
ACT Registration Deadline
11:59 PM
www.act.org
3/13/20
$115 Graduation Fee Due (cash, check, or money order accepted)
3:45 PM
To any PWBHS employee
4/4/20
ACT National Test Date
4/11/20
Prom
TBA
Tuscaloosa River Market
TBD
Senior Honors Night
TBD
TBD
5/8/20
ACT Registration Deadline
11:59 PM
www.act.org
TBD
Spring Final Exams (Seniors)
TBD
TBD
TBD
Grad Practice #1/Cap & Gown Distribution
TBD
TBD
TBD
Deadline to Submit Final Transcript Request
TBD
https://docs.google.com /forms/d/1nov99gcbTcZ sTdpgkIJCGvJsWBR7Z 1Rs3O-3kBokZpA/edit
TBD
Grad Practice #2
TBD
TBD
5/16/20
Graduation Ceremony (Tentative)
TBA
TBA
6/13/20
ACT National Test Date
6/19/20
ACT Registration Deadline
11:59 PM
www.act.org
7/18/20
ACT National Test Date


FAQs
How do I take Senior Portraits?
Schedule a studio session with Prestige Portraits by calling 205-758-6995. You may also take your senior portraits at PWBHS on ​11/20/19.​ The panoramic portrait is scheduled for ​11/15/19​.
What fees do I owe?
All seniors will owe the $115 graduation fee which covers the cost of cap and gown, stole, diploma, diploma cover, and graduation ceremony. Some seniors may also have outstanding fees related to coursework or extracurricular activities. Fee sheets will be distributed with the first progress report.
When is graduation?
Graduation is tentatively scheduled for 5/16/20.


Password Page
Use this page to safely record your usernames and passwords.
Account
URL
Username
Password
https://services.actstudent.org/
https://fafsa.ed.gov/spa/fafsa/# /LOGIN?locale=en_US


Graduation Requirements
The TCS Graduate Framework
● Communicator ​- Communication requires the creation of a common understanding of ideas, desires and observations through reading, writing and speaking effectively
● Global Citizen​ - Identifies with being part of an emerging world community and whose actions contribute to building this community’s values and practices.
● Innovator​ - Identifies issues that are unique and then seeks to find the best possible way to a solution
● Leader​ - Willingly collaborates and embraces new ideas and technologies, leads by example, motivates others
● Technologically-Advanced​ - Has the knowledge to effectively use technology in multiple areas, understands when additional information is needed and effectively uses technology to research
● Work-Ready ​- Has the aptitude and skill set to persist and achieve academic and career goals


Diploma Options
Alabama High School Diploma
Core Credits
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
9 10 11 12
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A/1B
Geometry
Algebra II or Algebra II/Trig
1 additional math credit
Biology
A physical science
2 science electives
World History US History 10 US History 11
Government/ Economics
Elective Credits
Life/PE or JROTC
Health or Family Wellness or Foundations of Health Science
Career Prep
3 Fine Arts/ Foreign
Language/ Career Tech
2.5 general electives
Total = 24 Credits


Alabama High School Diploma with Academic Distinction
Core Credits
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
9 10 11 12
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II/Trig
1 additional math credit
Biology
A physical science
Physics
1 science elective
World History US History 10 US History 11
Government/ Economics
Elective Credits
Life/PE or JROTC
Health or Family Wellness or Foundations of Health Science
Career Prep
2 Foreign
Language
1 Fine Arts/ Foreign
Language/ Career Tech
3.5
general electives
Total = 24 Credits
Additional requirements: at least 2 AP/IB/Dual Enrollment courses, 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA


Endorsement Options
Fine Arts/ Humanities
Business and Industry/ Public Service
Multidisciplinary Studies
STEM
Option 1:
Five Credits in Social Studies Discipline
Option 2:
Four Credits in Foreign Language
Option 3:
Four Credits in Fine Arts Discipline
Option 1: Career Tech Education
Option 2: English
Option 3: Public Service
Option 1: AP or Dual Enrollment
Option 1: Science
Option 2: Math
Option 3: Science and Math Combination


CCR Indicators
Indicator
Criteria
Attainment
Benchmark score on 1 ACT subsection:
18 on English
22 on Math or Reading 23 on Science
Qualifying score (3+) on AP exam
Earned college credit
Enlistment in military active service
Benchmark score (4+ on all three sections) on ACT WorkKeys


Post-Secondary Pathways
College Senior Year Checklist
https://www.nacacfairs.org/learn/apply/preparing-for-college-senior-checklist/
Admission Application Fee Waivers
Students are eligible for an unlimited number of admission application fee waivers.
This form will allow many colleges/universities to waive the admission application fee (which generally ranges from $25-$75 per institution).
ACT/SAT Fee Waivers
Students are eligible for 2 ACT fee waivers (this does not include the state ACT juniors
take in the Spring) AND 2 SAT fee waivers in their lifetime. Students may visit the table set-up outside the cafeteria during lunch shifts on Waiver Wednesdays to receive ACT/SAT fee waivers or submit the ACT Order Summary Page to Mrs. Wilson.
Applying to College
Step 1: Apply
Complete online ​UNDERGRADUATE​ admissions application at institution website.
Note: The University of South Alabama requires students to complete a paper-based application (available at
https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/resources/undergradadmissionsapp.pdf​) if using an admission application fee waiver.
Make sure you record all username/password information for accounts you create on the
Password Page.


Some useful information during the application process:
Your School
Your Counselor
Paul W. Bryant High School 6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive Cottondale, AL 35453 205-759-3538
CEEB Code: 010767
Andrea Markham
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive Cottondale, AL 35453 205-759-3538 ext. 1722
[email protected]
Step 2: Send Your Transcript
Request that your official high school transcript be sent to the institution using the Google Form located at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerm7iYg0ijpV4hfvDI1jm5FSSfy5Ve0Ecml w1uAss9SY0njQ/viewform
Students may request 4 official transcripts free-of-charge. Each additional transcript request will cost $5. Remember that your unofficial transcript is viewable in your student iNow account. All official transcript requests are processed on Tuesdays.
Each transcript will be accompanied by an admission application fee waiver. This means that, unless a school does not accept waivers, you will not have to pay to apply.


Step 3: FAFSA
Step 1: Create an FSA ID at ​https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm​. Your FSA ID is your username and password you will use to file your FAFSA each year you attend college.
Make sure you record all username/password information for accounts you create on the
Password Page.
Step 2: Have your parent/guardian create their own FSA ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm​. Both you and whomever claimed you on their taxes in prior years will need an FSA ID.
Step 3: Log-in at ​https://fafsa.ed.gov/spa/fafsa/#/LOGIN?locale=en_US​ to file your FAFSA. You will likely need help from your family to enter the requested information. Note: Enter the 4-digit code for each school to which you’ve applied (up to 10) when filling out the FAFSA. This will allow each school to receive your information and provide you with a financial aid package offer.
Information you’ll need to file your FAFSA:
1. FSA ID​. Anyone who plans to fill out the FAFSA must have a​ ​FSA ID​. Parents and students will each need to have a FSA ID. The FSA ID is your electronic signature.
2. Social Security Number​. You will not need to provide a copy of your SSN card, but you will need to provide your social security number on the FAFSA.
3. Driver’s License Number​. Again, you did not need to provide a copy of your license, but you need to know the number. If you do not have your driver’s license, that is okay.
4. 2018 Tax Records​. Have your tax returns and other tax documents available. The FAFSA will ask for specific numbers that can be found on your tax documents. Many of the questions will tell you exactly where to find the information, such as the line from your tax return you will need for a particular question. The​ ​IRS Data Retrieval Tool​ is available for the 2020-2021 FAFSA.


Instead of inputting the information yourself, you may use IRS DRT to retrieve the
required tax information the FAFSA requires.
5. Records of untaxed income​. If you have any untaxed income, such as child
support, interest income, and veterans benefits, you will need to provide this
information.
6. Asset information​. The FAFSA will ask for information about your assets,
including savings and checking account balances, investments, and real estate. 7. List of schools you are interested in attending​. If you are applying for
admission and want to be considered for financial aid, you will need to list the schools you are considering. Colleges will receive the FAFSA information so they can determine how much financial aid they will offer. You can list up to ten schools on your FAFSA at a time. If you are applying to more colleges, you will be able to add more colleges at a later date. Some states require students to list schools in a particular order to be consider for state aid. To see if your state has a requirement,​ ​click here​.
Step 4: Have your parent/guardian sign your FAFSA using their own FSA ID and submit your FAFSA.


Step 4: Scholarships
ALL scholarship information is published in the ​Class of 2020 Scholarship Spreadsheet
located at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j777lFCG3RCOwIMR5SnB1HqplKf1qceOzfZU9 TRcV9Y/edit?usp=sharing
The spreadsheet is also accessible via the ​Stampede Students​ app through iPhone App Store or Google Play.
Step 5: Send your Final Transcript
Request that your FINAL high school transcript be sent to the institution YOU WILL ATTEND using the Google Form located at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nov99gcbTcZsTdpgkIJCGvJsWBR7Z1Rs3O-3kBokZ pA/edit
Students may request ONLY ONE final transcript free-of-charge.


Post-Secondary Pathways
Career
ACT WorkKeys
Employers considered ACT WorkKeys scores when making hiring decisions. ACT WorkKeys will be administered to PWBHS seniors on 11/6/19.


Resume-Writing
You can use your resume to help you:
● getajob
● filloutcollegeapplications
● submitscholarshipapplications
● givetothoseyouwouldliketowritelettersofrecommendationforyou
Characteristics of Strong Resumes:
● Typed
● Printedonhigh-qualitypaper
● Limitedtoonepage
● Formattedproperly
● Writteninactivevoice
● Focusedonskills
● ResumetemplatesareavailableinGoogleDocs.


ASVAB
Post-Secondary Pathways
Military
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered at PWBHS on 11/19/19 and 3/24/20.
Practice tests can be found at:
https://asvabpracticetestonline.com/ https://asvabtutor.com/asvab-practice-tests/ https://www.asvabtestbank.com/


Senior Survey