Boone County High School

Class of 2015

Parchment (Transcript Request)

www.parchment.com•Seniors will be given their parchment registration code during either their senior English class or during homeroom•ALL students are REQUIRED to use this account to request ALL transcripts including those being sent to colleges, scholarship committees, insurance companies, child support offices, etc. NO Paper Transcripts will be printed. •Students may also request a Self View using this site so they can keep an eye on their transcript.•Questions about transcripts should be directed to Mrs. Coomer (registrar) or Mrs. Parks.

http://www.bchs.boone.k12.ky.us/guidance/•Career Information•Scholarships•NCAA/NAIA•Financial Aid•ACT/COMPASS/SAT•ILP

Spend time researching and applying for scholarships! Scholarships are out there, you just

have to search for them!• Turn ALL scholarships into Mrs. Parks (even if you

are not accepting them)• Letters of Recommendation:– Provide Mrs. Parks with a resume or brag sheet (can

be informal) and allow up to 2 weeks for the letter to be written.

– Provide Mrs. Parks with an envelope and stamp and address for where the letter should be mailed.

• KEES Money (Check your account NOW)• To be eligible for a KEES yearly GPA award, a high school student must:

– Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident.– Be a Kentucky resident. You are eligible if your legal residence remains

Kentucky while you attend the U.S. Congressional Page School or participate in an approved foreign educational exchange program. You are eligible if your parent or guardian maintains legal residence in Kentucky while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

– Earn at least a 2.5 GPA in any year of high school while meeting the KEES curriculum requirements.

– Attend and graduate from a certified Kentucky high school or other approved high school.

– Not be a convicted felon.

4.0 point scale A = 4.0 F = 0.0

The student’s grade point average for the academic year is calculated using each grade awarded for all courses taken during the academic year.

High School GPA Calculation

Calculating Awards

Students who meet the eligibility requirements will be

awarded KEES Amount based upon each qualifying year’s GPA of 2.50 or higher

Ranges from $125 to $500 per year

Calculating Awards

Example – Mickey Mouse

9th grade GPA - 4.00 $50010th grade GPA - 3.80 $45011th grade GPA - 3.75 $43712th grade GPA - 3.50 $375Highest ACT score -26 $428

TOTAL $2,190

Award Notices

KHEAA sends an award notice after annual data is loaded.

High school graduatesUnderclass students (prior year’s 9th, 10th, 11th

graders)

Parents of incoming freshmen receive a letter and KEES brochure describing the KEES program.

Important Reminder

PLEASE . . .Don’t forget to update addresses!

Each year, approximately 20% of KEES award notices are returned to KHEAA due to incorrect addresses.

Providing a current address is a great way to help KHEAA save costs . . . and ensure your students receive the most recent updates on KEES and financial aid programs that may benefit them.

Zip Access at www.kheaa.com

Students can access their KEES account anytime.

Get your students involved with checking their account information prior to graduation.

Verify the correct Social Security number Verify date of birthVerify yearly grades and award amountsVerify the highest ACT or SAT score on file

Using a KEES Award

Students may use their KEES awards at any participating college or university in Kentucky.

Includes:

4-year public and private institutions

All of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS)

Does not include:

Beauty and barbering schools

Institutions offering only sectarian courses.

• Seniors are given 2 college visits during the school day

• It is recommended they take advantage of off days such as Fall Break to allow for more opportunities

• When you go on a college visit, get a letter from the college and turn it into the ATTENDANCE OFFICE for an excused day

• College Visits DO NOT have to be prearranged with BCHS.

• BE CAREFUL!• Credits WILL NOT and DO NOT have to

transfer to an accredited school• Very Expensive

ACTTest Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required

*September 13, 2014 Friday, August 08, 2014 August 9-22, 2104*October 25, 2014 Friday, September 19, 2014 September 20-October 3, 2014

*December 13, 2014 Friday, November 07, 2014 November 8-21, 2014*February 7, 2015 Friday, January 09, 2015 January 10-16, 2015

Saturday, April 18, 2015 Friday, March 13, 2015 March 14-27, 2015Saturday, June 13, 2015 Friday, May 08, 2015 May 9-22, 2015

*ACT Tests offered at BCHS

www.actstudent.org

ACT FEE WAIVERS: See Mrs. Parks or Mrs. MeyersStudents on Free/Reduced Lunch can have 2 fee

waivers

• STUDENTS AND PARENTS are invited to join Mrs. Parks’ REMIND 101!

• This will be a way to keep informed about everything SENIORS!

• https://dashboard.remind.com/classes/2087409/instructions/present

Senior Requirements for Graduation:

• I am Involved Card: See Mr. Schlotman • Senior Exit Interview (usually are held in April)• All fees must be current and paid prior to

graduation in order to participate• Keep an eye on your attendance.• PASS YOUR CLASSES!

UPCOMING PARENT/STUDENT NIGHTS:

• College Affordability: September 24, 2014 at 6:00pm in the BCHS Library

• FAFSA (Financial Aid) Information Night: October 15, 2014 at 6:30pm in the BCHS Library

Scheduled College Visits• 9/11/14: EKU: 9:30am• 9/12/14: University of South Carolina: 8am• 9/17/14: Brescia: 8am• 9/17/14: Centre: 1pm• 9/23/14: Tusculum: 8am• 9/24/14: UC: 9:30am• 9/25/14: UK’s College of Engineering:10:15am• 9/26/14: UK: 8am• 9/30/14: Gateway: 9:30am• 10/6/14: Transylvania: 9:45am• 10/7/14: U of L: 8:45am• 10/15/14: University of Alabama: 9:30am

Questions?