Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Announcements - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016

REL Announcements:
  • Financial Aid Information – ALL SENIORS should apply for Federal, State, and institution-level financial aid! This money can be used for college or vocational training programs. Some programs, such as Florida Bright Futures, will allow a student to “save” the funds until they complete military programs. 
  • Interested in playing for the REL Girls Basketball team? See Coach Johnson or McFarland for more information.
  • Boys LaCrosse interest meeting – Oct. 19 at 2:15 in the Media Center. See Coach Badger for more information.
  • NHS members – mandatory meeting Oct. 19 at 2:15 in room 878. See Mrs. Sambol-Tosco for more information.
  • Art and Language Clubs will meet Oct. 20 at 2:15 in room 170. See Ms. Belzeski for more information.
REL Calendar:
  • Oct. 19 - PSAT administered at REL at 7:15 a.m.
  • Oct. 20 - College Quest
  • Oct. 20 - REL College Conversation with Savannah State University
  • Oct. 21 - Teacher Planning Day - No school for students 
  • Oct. 25th - Fall Parent & Student Information Night at 5:30 p.m. Topics include: Financial Aid Information & FAFSA assistance, NCAA Clearinghouse, dual enrollment, Early College timelines, and college fair.
  • Oct. 28 - REL College Conversation with Keiser University
  • Oct 28 - College Quest
  • Oct. 31 - Report cards distributed to students at the end of the day
  • Nov. 4 - REL College Conversation with Jacksonville University
  • Nov. 5 - Last day for Senior Pictures, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 7-Dec. 9 - Senior Ads for Yearbook due, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with Rutgers University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with FSCJ
  • Nov. 18 - College Quest
  • Dec. 12-15 - Senior Superlatives, see Ms. Thomas
  • Dec. 2 - Deadline to have senior pictures taken for the yearbook. See Ms. Thomas.
  • Dec. 16 - College Quest
  • Jan. 12 - Senior Quotes, see Ms. Thomas
  • Jan. 30-Feb. 3 - Senior Sign-off, see Ms. Thomas
  • April 21 - Grad Bash (senior activity). See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • May 26 - Graduation ceremony at 10:00a at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • ACT and SAT test fee waivers for Juniors and Seniors can be picked up from Mrs. Crowden-Richardson during 2nd and 3rd block. Students attending classes off-campus can pick up waivers Fridays 9:00-10:00a.
  • Free ACT and SAT Test Prep - Saturdays at Keiser University 10:00-11:45a. Call 904-296-3440 for more information.
  • After-school tutoring is available in the REL Media Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for all subject areas. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15p to participate. Students who participate in tutoring can catch the Activity Bus at 4:45. 
  • Senior Package Information 
Scholarship & Program Deadlines (click on the scholarship title for more information) -
·         Scholarship: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship awards up to $40,000 per year to community college sophomores and recent graduates to complete their bachelor's degree, in addition to opportunities for internships, study abroad, and graduate school funding. Deadline: Oct. 25.
·         Scholarship: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program awards up to $40,000 per year to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. Deadline: Nov. 30.
·         Scholarship: The LEDA Scholars Program seeks high-achieving, low-income high school juniors from around the country. Deadline: Dec. 12.
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