Student Support Services
DECEMBER 2021
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COLLEGE VISITS!
Students in grades 9-12 are allowed to go on two college visits per year during the school day. These visits will be an excused absence if students fill out the College Visit Form located outside of the SSS office. The steps to follow are listed on the form, like the one below. We encourage students and families to take advantage of in-person and virtual college visits this fall. If you have questions, schedule an appointment or email your dean.
WALLIN SCHOLARSHIP
Application open now through February 4, 2022; www.wallinpartners.org
Wallin Education Partners is a proven college completion program that includes financial aid and comprehensive support to ensure graduation.
Financial Aid (Scholarship): Up to $16,000 over four years
Support: Comprehensive support including an advisor throughout college
Access: A network of current and former scholars; Internship opportunities; Career-to-college program
To be eligible:
- Graduating Senior (class of 2022) from a partner
high school
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted)
- Demonstrated financial need
- Must attend an accredited, 4-year public or private (not-for-profit) institution in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or any Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the nation.
Extended Day – Credit Recovery
Deans met with Junior and Seniors about credit recovery. Extended Day began on November 16th for Seniors and Juniors. Extended Day is using the platform Edgenuity, and will connect with their teachers virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm-4:15pm. If your student is a 10th grader and you’d like them to start extended day, please reach out to their academic dean. Otherwise, more information will come out 2nd semester for 10th grade students interested in credit recovery. Please contact the Academic Dean if you have any questions.
ACT RETAKES (12TH GRADERS)
12th graders who are interested in retaking the ACT test, should sign up by creating an account on the ACT website. www.act.org . The ACT test does have a fee ranging from $50-$67. Fee waivers are available in the SSS office for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
Upcoming ACT tests/registration deadlines:
Test: February 12th Deadline: January 7th
Test: April 2nd Deadline: February 25th
Transcript? Click or scan the QR code to visit Parchment!
How to send a High School Transcript
All college applications will require the student’s high school transcript to be sent after the application is submitted and again after graduation. All transcripts are sent through our electronic service called Parchment. Students need to create an account. They will keep this account even after they graduate to request their transcript. For more information and help with parchment you can also visit the HS website: https://fhs.fridleyschools.org/academics/academic-support-services
1. Go to the Fridley Parchment website: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/118798/account
2. Create an account. Registration codes were sent to each student (Fridley gmail). If they do not use the code, students need to make sure they are linked to Fridley High School and choose the correct graduation year.
3. Students may request a transcript. They search for the college, then click “Order”.
The order is not automatically sent. Our office secretary reviews the order, uploads the most current transcript, then sends the transcript.
12th Graders - Letters of Recommendation
Students may need letters of recommendation for some college applications or for scholarships. Typically, recommenders may be teachers (current or former), employers, coaches, or other adults who can highlight the leadership and/or academic qualities of the student. If the application requires a school counselor, please use the academic dean to complete that portion.
Things for students to remember:
· Talk to the recommender early! 2 weeks is generally a good minimum amount of time for a recommender to complete a well-written letter.
· Give recommenders the exact details—What/who is the letter for? When is it due? How is the letter submitted?
· It’s a good idea for students to waive their right to see the recommendation letter. This means the recommender will submit the letter directly to the college/scholarship by mail or upload it online.
· Always ask the recommender permission to use them as a recommender on an application. Ask in person, if possible. Email is generally acceptable as well.
· Use recommenders who will be able to highlight positives.
· It’s ok for a recommender to say no. They may not have the time to devote to a letter right now.
· Give the recommender a resume or details about what the student has accomplished and would like highlighted in the letter.