D6OA Graduate's Gazette
One stop shop of Post Secondary and Graduation information
Updated: 5/2/2023
Class Song:
Feeling Good by Michael Buble
Class Flower:
Rose
Class Motto:
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. -Dr. Seuss
Important Dates
Oct. 18-20: Colorado Free Application Day$
February 21: Graduation Requirements Slideshow and Graduation Form must be completed. We highly encourage parents/guardians to carefully review the new graduation requirements in the slideshow impacting 2023 graduates. Academic Counselors and Advisors will be scheduling 1:1 follow up appointments to ensure graduates have met/plan to meet the following requirements before May 12:
22.5 Credits (must meet minimum credits in certain content areas)
Reading, Writing and Communicating Competency
Math Competency
Students place orders with Josten's for Graduation Gown, Cap, Tassel and optional Announcements and Memorabilia.
- Go to D6 Online Academy store at Jostens.com.
In order to walk in our graduation ceremony, graduates will need to order at minimum, a cap and gown package ($48.00 + shipping and tax = $62.16) by Feb. 28th.
If you need financial assistance, please contact the school office at onlineacademy@greeleyschools.org prior to Feb. 28th
Fill out Grad Requirement Form - DUE Feb. 28th
April 21: Graduation Book Information Form DUE: We will be printing up Graduation Books that include the information provided in this form as well as the baby and senior photos previously submitted. Every D6OA '23 graduate will be featured in the book even if they are not participating in the ceremony or you did not submitted any pictures.
We will print the books and give each graduate a copy at graduation practice!
April 30: High School Chippers Event - 5:30-8:00pmMay 1: Graduation Speech Submissions DUE. Administrators will review and select speech(s) to be delivered at the ceremony. The student commencement speaker(s) will be announced on May 11 at the Academic Awards Night.
May 11: D6OA High School Awards Ceremony @ Admin Building - 6pm
GPA awards / letters/ pins
3.0-3.5 - Honor Roll (Medal for Seniors)
3.5-3.7 - Cum Laude “With Honors” (Royal Blue Cord)
3.8-3.0 - Magna Cum Laude “With High Honors” (Yellow Cord)
3.9-4.0+ - Summa Cum Laude “With Highest Honors” (Teal/Royal/Silver Braided Cord)
May 12: Graduates last day. All coursework must be completed by 3:20.
May 16:
- Graduation Practice at Northridge (3:15-4:15) *Graduates ONLY
- Cap and Gown Pickup
- Senior Class Picture
- Graduation Yard Sign Distribution
- Graduate Family Picnic - Canceled due to low attendance based on RSVP
May 17 (12:00pm): All fines must be paid and all books and Chromebooks must be returned in order to participate in the graduation ceremonies.
May 18: 6:00 pm Graduation Ceremony at Northridge High School Auditorium
FREE APPLICATION DAYS AT UNC
Apply to UNC for Free!
To inspire more Coloradans to earn a college degree, University of Northern Colorado is excited to host Free App Days on December 1, 2022, February 1, 2023 and April 1, 2023.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply to college and save money. To get started, begin your online application using our Bear App or the Common App, save your application and then submit it. Use fee waiver code UNCFREEAPPDAY to save the $50 fee. It's that simple!
Financial Aid (FAFSA) NOW OPEN!
FAFSA - Opens Oct 1st.
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apple for grants or loans to pay for college. http://studentaid.gov
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans. But, since aid is limited, you have to meet the deadlines!
2023–24 Academic Year
Federal Deadlines
The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2024. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 14, 2024.
College Deadlines
Each college may have its own deadline. Both CSU and UNC's deadline is March 1st. Check with the college(s) you’re interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline. Is it the date your FAFSA form is processed or the date the college receives your processed FAFSA data?
State Deadlines
Each state has its own deadline. CLICK HERE to see the listing of deadlines by state.
Click Below for FAFSA TIPS•FINANCIAL AID
South Dakota Mines
A message from South Dakota Mines:
Our #FutureHardrocker students are a big deal. They put in countless hours crunching calc, studying for exams, and keeping that GPA in tip-top shape.
Students with over a 3.0 unweighted GPA and 24 on the ACT/1160 on the SAT are automatically considered for scholarships. Our scholarships make South Dakota Mines an even sweeter deal. And our return on investment is incredible too.
If you are a student that would automatically be awarded a scholarship, make sure you are accepted to South Dakota Mines by January 15th!
Metropolitan State University (MSU) - Denver
MSU Denver has changed the auto-admit requirement for Fall 2023. Students with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher will be automatically admitted. The application fee has also been eliminated; students can now apply for FREE at any time without a fee waiver code.
GREELEY ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Greeley Rotary Club scholarships are available for high school seniors. The scholarships are provided to encourage seniors to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution of their choice.
Scholarship Guidelines
- Eligibility: High school seniors whose permanent residence is within the boundaries of Greeley/Evans, Colorado.
- Scholarships: Three Scholarships valued at $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 will be awarded to help defray costs for the 2023-2024 academic year. All recipients must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution by summer or fall of 2023.
- Selection Criteria:
- Scholarship and academic achievement
- Participation in high school activities
- School honors or special recognition
- Community activities
- Life experience
- Potential for success
- Exceptional conditions that speak to the character of the individual
*Students who have received a Boettcher Scholarship will NOT be considered for this scholarship.
Application Procedures
Please access application at https://bit.ly/2023ROTARYSCHOLARSHIP. All application materials should be submitted using this link.
What you will need to complete application:
1. Brief personal statement on what makes you stand out as candidate or why you should receive this scholarship.
2. An official high school transcript that includes the first semester of your senior year. Transcripts should include your current grade point average (GPA) and ACT and/or SAT scores.
3. Two letters of recommendation from high school teachers, counselors, or those persons with direct knowledge of your aspirations. Letters may include those that were written for college applications and other related purposes. Letters of recommendation must not be from Greeley Rotary Club members.
4. Deadline to submit application is 11:59pm on March 20, 2023. Late submissions will not be considered.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Fatima Groom at (970) 397-9778 or fgroom.sunrise@nocoha.org
Selection
1. The Greeley Rotary Club Scholarship Committee will choose students from the candidate pool to invite for an oral interview in April.
2. Applicants will be notified in writing as soon as awardees are selected.
3. Awardees will be selected at the close of the interviews and notified by email shortly thereafter.
4. The financial award will be forwarded to the awardee’s college or university, subject to evidence of awardee being officially admitted chosen college/university
SCHOLARSHIPS ~ APPLY NOW... Some Deadlines are Quickly Approaching
Local Scholarships
The Weld Re-4 Universal Application will be available in March or April.
National Scholarship
National Scholarship Search Engines*(never pay for a scholarship!)*
BigFuture - College Planning Guide and Resources from CollegeBoard
Class of 2023: Qualify to win $40,000 just by planning for your future.
.Finding colleges and careers that are right for you doesn’t have to be stressful. Check out the BigFuture Website or click the pictures below for more information
Click the PDF below for application
Questions?
Contact one of your Graduation Gurus below!
Ashley Julian
Elizabeth Emmett
Mr. Gonzalez
Assistant Principal
jgonzalez47@greeleyschools.org
To schedule an appointment please call our school Office Manager, Mrs. Young, at (970) 348-6168
D6 Online Academy
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
Email: onlineacademy@greeleyschools.org
Website: greeleyschools.org/onlineacademy
Location: 1025 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO, USA
Phone: (970)348-6169
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