Good Afternoon Parents, Guardians and Stakeholders: Click the link below to join WCHS for our annual Title 1 meeting beginning at 4:00 pm. today.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97687040518?pwd=Y0JTSTMyVm5WSUYzUm1FVVZMMXNLUT09
College Application Week School Highlight: Drake State Community & Technical College
https://youtu.be/iWSzZHVroNo
College Application Week School Highlight: Jacksonville State University
From JSU Admission Counselor Sarah Engle.
https://jsu-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/seengle_jsu_edu/ERkN0WaKS2hPr110WowuExIBWLWtCLM9NA5uRkqyiSHfPQ?e=c4yvUz
College Application Week School highlight: Tuskegee University
https://www.youtube.com/user/tuskegeeuniversity
The University of Alabama's Free App Week starts NOW!
You have until 11:59 p.m. CDT on October 23 to apply to UA with their free code.
Free App Code: AL20
How to use the code:
1. Fill out the application in its entirety.
2. DO NOT mark the fee waiver box at the beginning of the application.
3. At the end of the application, type the student's free code into the 'Staff Only Use' box above the submit button.
Parents and Students,
Please plan to join us for the Countdown-to-College Workshop with Potential Magazine on October 22nd from 4pm-5pm via Gotowebinar. This VIRTUAL information-packed workshop is designed to help 8th-12th grade students and their parents prepare for college.
Attendees will leave this 60-minute workshop with:
● Insight into the college admissions process
● Scholarship opportunities
● Tips to earn scholarships
● Full understanding of the 3 areas that ACT scores impact
● ACT/SAT tips for improving scores
● Impacts of different real-life scenarios (missing deadlines, changing your mind, etc)
● Benefits of community college attendance and dual-enrollment
● Tips to maximize your FAFSA-based grants and awards
The registration form will be automatically entered into a scholarship drawing for a chance to win a $500 scholarship so please make sure to fill out all of the presented fields. (parents – your email counts as a bonus application!)
At the end of the workshop, there will be the chance for a door prize so make sure to stay through the end!
Here is the link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2910945349404730381
Senior Scholars: College Application Week starts today! From October 19-23, high school students throughout Alabama will have an opportunity to apply to over 50 colleges and universities in and around the state without having to pay the application fees. There are several things you will need to do after today to complete the college application process.
Step 1: Click on this link https://sites.google.com/g.pellcityschools.net/pchscollegeapplicationweek2020/home?fbclid=IwAR1qCqMpRL0X0RBxE8-0ROZ92F6B9ecglSRBKzXczj6_n3bGrYH6TyIC9zk and find the colleges to which you want to apply.
Step 2: Complete the application(s) to the colleges and universities to which you want to apply.
Step 3: Make note of any additional items you need to submit with your application (essay, transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, recommendation letters).
Step 4: Print out a copy of your confirmation page.. Keep the confirmation page or a copy of the application for your records!
Step 5: After you have submitted your application, submit transcript request https://bit.ly/31Wv8aZ
Step 6: Tell us where you applied to college. Help us celebrate you by sharing where you applied to college on social media. It’s easy! Use the #IApplied banner and write the name(s) of the college(s) where you applied - Take a selfie, ask a friend to take the picture, or make a short video - Post the photo/video on your favorite social media channels (SnapChat, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook) - Be sure to use the hashtag #IApplied - Tag the Alabama Goes to College Campaign so we can celebrate you! #IAPPLIED SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN Alabama Goes to College @ALGoes2College @ALGoes2College and Check in at Wilcox Central High School on Facebook.
Step 7: Register for your FSA ID – you will need this to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form early October. Many grants, loans, and scholarships will require that you submit a FAFSA, so this is a very important step. Go here to register for your FSA ID: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
You will need your social security number, your mailing address, and an email address to complete the process. REMEMBER YOUR FSA ID! Write it down if that will help you remember it and keep it in a safe place!
Step8: Follow-up! Make sure you submit any additional information the colleges you applied to require. This could include recommendation letters, test scores, and high school transcripts. Also, the next important step in the process is completing your FAFSA.
A list of school codes can be found on the school website under documents.
Happy Applying!
Alabama College Application Week is NEXT WEEK! College application fees are among one of the many barriers to postsecondary education. From October 19-23, high school seniors throughout Alabama will have an opportunity to apply to over 50 colleges and universities in and around the state without having to pay the application fees.
To prepare for next week, join in a webinar on navigating the college admissions process today, October 15 at 4:00PM. Educators, students, and families can register for the webinar here.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ieGh1YCT6i41ktbTY85pw
VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR AVAILABLE ONLINE BEGINNING
OCTOBER 7TH, 2020
Take a tour of inclusive programs around the country through a virtual exhibit hall. Free for all families interested in learning about inclusive higher education opportunities
Free to exhibit!
Visit sotaconference.com/college-fair for exhibitor information
Visit sotaconference.com to learn more
Coca-Cola is proud to invest in communities through the Coke Scholars Program. HS seniors, apply now through Oct. 31 at 5pm EDT for a $20,000 college #scholarship! More info: CokeURL.com/scholarships
Students you can view your progress reports through the STI student portal. If you do not have your username and/or password, you can get that information from either your English, Math, History, or Science teacher.
https://inow-wilcoxco.asc.edu/InformationNow/Login.aspx
The Wilcox County Board of Education will hold it's regular board meeting on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. You may access the meeting by computer, tablet, or phone by using the following link:
https://global.botomeeting.com/join819308661
Or join by phone by dialing 872-240-3212 Access Code 819-308-661
Hi WCHS Class of 2021,
Every now and then you have an opportunity to celebrate and recognize your story like never before .Seniors, its time to order your senior supplies and get ready for graduation .At Jostens, we look forward to assisting you in the upcoming weeks as you prepare for your once in a lifetime moment called graduation!! Click on the link to watch a video.
https://view.vidreach.io/viewer/reach/ea528bb5-6689-4dc2-8dd0-afcd43ca5f49/667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315/6cb02651-8082-47ef-8dad-2d2f91db23b2?pk_campaign=667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315
Senior cap and gown order day is tomorrow, Friday, October 9th. Jostens representatives will be on campus from 11:00-1:00. A $60.00 deposit is required when ordering.
Applications are available for any student who is 16 years old or older and interested in working the polls at the upcoming election. Applications are located on the school website under documents and/or can be picked up at the school. Applications must be signed by a school official and are due October 21st.
https://www.wilcox.k12.al.us/o/wchs
Cap and gown order day is Friday, October 9th from 11:00-1:00. This is the only time the Jostens representative will be on campus. A $60.00 deposit is required when you order.
Seniors Click on the following link and fill out information concerning how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. You must sign in with your google account. The deadline to have this completed is October 16th at 12 noon.
https://forms.gle/83KQZaVapAPLiQnk7
Dear Parents and Students,
Please plan to join us for the Countdown-to-College Workshop with Potential on October 22nd from 4pm-5pm via Gotowebinar. This VIRTUAL information-packed workshop is designed to help 8th-12th grade students and their parents prepare for college.
Potential is committed to help teens reach their full potential. With the large number of college and career choices, parents and students are not always sure where to begin. The Countdown-to-College Workshop is formatted as a panel with representatives from 3-5 colleges and universities. There will be opportunities to submit questions in advance and live throughout the webinar.
At the end of the workshop, there will be the chance for a door prize so make sure to stay through the end for a chance to win a free tablet! Attendees will leave this 60-minute workshop with:
● Insight into the college admissions process
● Scholarship opportunities
● Tips to earn scholarships
● Full understanding of the 3 areas that ACT scores impact
● ACT/SAT tips for improving scores
● Impacts of different real-life scenarios (missing deadlines, changing your mind, etc)
● Benefits of community college attendance and dual-enrollment
● Tips to maximize your FAFSA-based grants and awards
The registration form will be automatically entered into our scholarship drawing for a chance to win a $500 scholarship so please make sure to fill out all of the presented fields. (parents – your email counts as a bonus application!)
Here is the link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2910945349404730381
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is HERE! The new FAFSA cycle officially opens today, October 1st. Students can complete this application to determine their eligibility for grants, scholarships, work-study jobs, and loans from the largest source of financial aid.
Not sure where to start? Creating an FSA ID is the first step! The FSA ID acts as the username and password for logging into the FAFSA. Pro tip: Students are encouraged to use a personal email account not subject to change like their school or work email!
Completing this application is a key step in the college application process.
