Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Announcements - Tuesday, December 1, 2016

Today's Announcements:

The 2016-17 Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) is available online as of December 1, 2015 (TODAY). This application is for students seeking State scholarship and grant awards for the 2016-17 academic year. This single application is used to evaluate the student for the programs listed below:
  • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program – Deadline August 31
  • José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant – Deadline April 1
  • Rosewood Family Scholarship Program – Deadline April 1
  • Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans – Deadline April 1
Steps Students Should Take to Complete the FFAA:
  • Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
  • Select State Grants, Scholarships & Applications 
  • Under Applicant Quick Links, select Student Application 
  • The FFAA will provide a User ID and password to each applicant upon submitting the application via the Saved Results Page and in an e-mail communication.
  • Students may use User IDs and passwords to check:
    • The status of certification(s) prior to the program deadline(s).
    • The status of awards following the program deadlines.
    • Notifications from OSFA regarding award status.

REL Generals College Conversations:
The following universities, colleges, and programs have reserved time to speak with REL Seniors, Early Grads, and Juniors. Click on the links provided to learn more about the program and to register:
REL Generals #ReachHigher #CollegeDaze #BetterMakeRoom
Students, don't forget to submit your college acceptance letters to your counselor! To view the complete list of students who have already been accepted to college(s), click here. 

REL Calendar:
  • Dec. 1 - Parent Academy at REL. Click here for more information.
  • Dec. 3REL Blue Crew interest meeting at 2:15 in rm 308. See Maia H. or Mrs. Johnson for more information.
  • Feb. 1 - Financial Aid Information Night at REL
  • June 10 - Senior Commencement Ceremony (a.k.a. Graduation) 1:00p Jacksonville Veteran's Arena
  • Conversations with Dr. Vitti information
  • Math & English tutoring - all levels - Mon, Tues, & Thurs 2:15-4:45p REL Media Center
  • Senior Class Package Information - click here
  • Yearbook "Save the Dates" - click here
REL Sports and Clubs Information:
  • Yoga Club - Mondays 3:00p at Yoga Den Avondale
  • FCA Prayer meetings Mondays & Weds 7:05a @REL flagpole. Contact Mrs. Bloxom-Johnson for more info.  
  • REL Amnesty International Club - meet Mon & Thurs at 2:10 in rm 881. Contact Mr. Benyard for more information.
  • Unashamed Bible Club at FSCJ - Prayer Circle Mon & Wed at 10a, Tues 10:30a - Bldg B walkway; Effective Witnessing - Tues 10:45 Bldg B grass area
Scholarship & Program Deadlines -