Class of 2024 Senior Newsletter
October 2024
Senior Year!
- Mrs. McGill
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OCTOBER MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE
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IMPORTANT DATES
- October 9: E-Day
- October 11: ALACRAO Jefferson County College Fair
- October 9th-13th: Homecoming Week
- October 16th: UAB Recruiter in 209 during 2nd block (sign up outside Guidance Office)
- October 17th: Opportunity Day for Juniors and Seniors (9th and 10th grade students will be taking the preACT this day.)
- October 16th-20th: FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!
- October 18th: University of Alabama Recruiter in 209 during 3rd block (sign up outside Guidance Office)
- October 19: Iron City Studios here for senior pictures ($45 sitting fee)
- October 27: No School
- October 31/November 1: WorkKeys Test (You will receive information regarding which date you will test, as well as your testing location.)
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IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
Click HERE to access important links and senior information!
Click above for information on how to request a letter of recommendation, order a transcript, apply for college, register to take the ACT, apply for the FAFSA, and more!!
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/12J0Yabld0YLX9SL1I4c7TxE99xHFMHtI/view?usp=sharing
In addition to the scholarships posted on the link above, there are various search engines you can use as well to look for scholarships. Below are just a few of the search engines that provide thousands of scholarships opportunities! Make sure to spend some time and see which scholarships you are eligible to apply for!
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College Listing
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MEET WITH OUR CAREER COACH
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FAFSA
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COLLEGE FAIR
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HOMECOMING WEEK: OCT 9th - 13th
Schedule of Events
Week Theme
Monday, Oct. 9 [ Elearning Day]
Theme: Spirit Day
Activity (Students)
Activity: Social Media Influence - Who has the most spirit?
Tag: @ _pv_nation on Instagram
Winner gets a free T-shirt and game ticket
Tuesday, Oct. 10Theme: Disney Characters
Wednesday, Oct.11Theme: Bikers vs. Surfers
T-shirt Sale: $12
Sold during Lunch on Wednesday and Bonfire. No pre-orders.
The design for the shirt will be given the week before.
Activity: Powderpuff Game (Seniors vs. Juniors) - Hosted by The Pinson Valley Football Coaches!!
Location: Pinson Field
Time: 5:30- 7:00 pm
Participants: $15.00 (includes t-shirt)
Spectators: Parents Free, Students must show their ID!!
Sign-up will be in room A1.- Today, Sept. 25
Thursday, Oct. 12Theme: Twin Thursday
Parade: 1:00 pm
Bonfire/Pep Rally Activity: 6:00-8:00 pm
Pinson Sports Complex
Free Entry - PVHS community
Free: Students with ID/ Faculty and staff
Food trucks will be available
- Friday, Oct. 13
- Theme: Camo/ Wear your homecoming shirt!
- Game: PV vs. CP: 7:00 pm
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WHY APPLY DAY!
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FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!
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REGISTER FOR THE ACT
https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org
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ASVAB MILITARY TEST
If you took the ASVAB Test on September 26th, your scores have arrived! Come to the Guidance Office to get a copy of your score report.
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WorkKeys Testing
The WorkKeys Test will be Given to Seniors in October.
The ACT WorkKeys test assesses workplace skills and is something that is used by various employers when hiring workers. Students take the WorkKeys test in the fall of their senior year.
There are 3 different WorkKeys subtests: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. You will be receiving more information about how to log in to the WorkKeys Curriculum for help with practicing for the test.
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PARENT AND STUDENT RESOURCES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs. McGill
amcgill@jefcoed.com
(205)379-5115
Email: amcgill@jefcoed.com
Website: https://www.jefcoed.com/domain/1798
Location: 6895 Highway 75 North Pinson, Alabama 35126
Phone: (205)379-5115