SCPS College & Career Readiness
September 2017 Newsletter
FAFSA Completion Night
- Student Computer
- 2016 Tax Returns and W-2s
- Student and Guardian Social Security #
- Student and Guardian FSA ID (this can be created beforehand. Click here)
The FAFSA can not be completed before October 1st. Money is first come, first served!
Fall 2017 ACT Dates
- October 28th (registration deadline: September 22nd)
- December 9th (registration deadline: November 3rd)
Shelby County High School is the District ACT Testing Site; however, all spots are currently taken for the October 28th ACT. Spencer County and Western Hills High School both have seats still available
Applying to College
- Complete the school's admission application online
- Pay the application fee (student's who receive free/reduced lunch can have these fees waived by letting Ms. Gorman know where you've applied)
- Submit your transcript using parchment.com
While you wait for a decision, begin completing the school's scholarship application! We already have students from the Class of 2018 who have applied and been accepted to college! Don't delay! Click here to learn more!
Scholarships
Open House and Preview Days
Dual-Credit Update
Dual-credit courses are in full swing! Students need to be checking their KCTCS email account and BlackBoard on a daily basis! Registration for spring semester courses will begin in October (more info soon!).
If you are struggling with your dual-credit courses, please be sure you are doing the following things:
- Are you attending all of your classes?
- Are you checking your KCTCS email and BlackBoard daily?
- Are you turning assignments in on time?
- Are you communicating any issues you are having with your professor?
- Are you scheduling time to meet with your professor during office hours?
- Have you attended tutoring at JCTC?
Free ACT Workshops and Practice Exams
Need help registering for the ACT? Watch the video below!
ALL Shelby County Students Will GRADUATE COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER READY!
Ms. Gorman - District College and Career Readiness Counselor
Email: maggie.gorman@shelby.kyschools.us
Website: https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/domain/1364
Twitter: @ShelbyCoCCR