Time is moving quickly! The second semester is underway and Graduation will be here before you know it! There is a lot of information to know about the second semester, so please read through this newsletter and let us know if you have questions!

As you read through the newsletter, be sure to click on the links for more information.

To process your high school diploma, please complete the PCCMC Class of 2023 diploma survey by Friday, March 3rd. Why wait?? Do this today! Thank you!

PROM ELIGIBILITY:
From February 3rd, 2023 on, students who plan on attending prom will NOT be eligible to attend under the following circumstances:

-Has more than 5 unexcused absences (all excused notes must be submitted within 3 days of absence)

-Has more than 10 unexcused latenesses (all excused notes must be submitted within 3 days of absence)

-Grade of an “F” in ANY courses in which they are currently enrolled

Please see the attached CONTRACT for more information about Prom. Students who do not return their contract by THIS Friday, February 17th, will not be permitted to purchase a prom ticket or attend prom.

For more information or questions about Prom, please contact Ms. McClendon.

Event Information

Date: Friday, Jun 2, 2023

Time: 7 PM-11 PM (Doors close at 8 PM)

Location: The Warwick Hotel (Rittenhouse Square)- 220 S. 17th St.

Class dues payments reminder. At this time only 50% of the Senior Class has made a payment. It is essential that all Senior Class Dues are paid ASAP so that your Graduation Cap & Gown, Diploma, etc. can be ordered in time for Graduation.

DEADLINE FOR CLASS DUES-MARCH 17TH- 50% OF YOUR SENIOR PACKAGE MUST BE PAID BY MARCH 17TH.

STUDENTS WHO ARE BRINGING A DATE TO PROM WILL ALSO NEED TO PAY FOR AT LEAST 50% OF YOUR DATE'S TICKET BY MARCH 17TH.

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO MS. NGUYEN IN ROOM 101

CCP Graduation is Saturday, May 6th. Mr. Robinson will be starting the CCP Graduation Application process with Seniors starting on Friday, February 17th.

The application deadline will be Friday, March 3rd.

Class of 2023! We are so proud of your hard work! Please screenshot and upload all College and Post secondary acceptances to your AI's Google Classroom so we can celebrate your accomplishments! In addition, please upload all Financial Aid Award Letters to your AI Google Classroom.

Many students are looking to attend a 4 year university after Graduation from PCCMC. Others are considering a 2 year programs, technical & career programs, GAP year, US Military service or full-time employment. Post-Secondary plans are not "one size fits all". Each student needs to plan their own path. If you are unsure about your plans after PCCMC, please speak with Counselor Ludlow or your AI for support.

Reminder to complete the Financial Aid process in order to be eligible for Federal & PA State Aid eligibility. The FAFSA application for Federal Aid eligibility, PHEAA for PA State Aid eligibility.

On your FAFSA form, you can list up to 10 schools. Once your FAFSA is processed and you receive confirmation, you can then edit your schools and add extra schools to your FAFSA. You must re-sign and submit your FAFSA after you complete this.

Remember, you and a parent will need to sign your FAFSA using a FSAID. The FSAID is a secure way to sign your FAFSA. Please keep this information in a secure place so you will have easy access to it next year when you need to renew your FAFSA. If your parent has a FSAID from an older sibling, they will use the same FSAID to sign your FAFSA.

You should also complete your PHEAA (PA State Aid) form. You can only list one school for PHEAA. However, you can always change the school at a later time. You are only eligible for PA State Grant money if you attend a school in Pennsylvania.

Lastly, please be sure to complete the CSS Profile if needed for your school. You will be able to determine if you need the CSS Profile by checking on the website of the college/university if the CSS Profile is needed. You can also check this link for CSS Participating Schools.

Once you complete your FAFSA and list your schools, you will receive Financial Aid Award

Letters from your colleges. We will help seniors to understand how to compare award letters. There are also resources listed below.

Once you consider all your options, you will need to pay your Admissions deposit to your College by College Decision Day on May 1st. Your Admissions deposit will hold your spot in the upcoming Fall 2023 Class. Admissions deposits will be applied to the tuition bill you will receive in the Summer.

With so many options, how do you make a decision about the right College Fit?

1. Review Financial Aid Award Letters
2. Visit Your Top Choice Schools
3. Speak to Current Students