Senior Calendar

September 2009 through June 2010

General Reminders

	Focus on grades and maximizing learning
	Maintain and update personal profile/resume
	Attend college presentations in the Counseling Center by visiting college reps
	Check high school bulletin and counseling office regularly for new scholarship applications
	Register for ACT / SAT if not yet taken or you want to improve your score
	Register for SAT II if required by schools to which you intend to apply
	Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse if there is a chance you may want to participate in collegiate athletics
	What families should ask about financial aid

September 2009	October 2009
Start planning for SAT or ACT so you don’t end up taking it the Saturday after the all-night graduation party in June! We start working with Senior Class officers for the graduation ceremony Make appointment with photographer of choice for senior portrait session. Get portrait taken ASAP. Yearbook deadline for photo is Nov. 30, 2009. Black and White wallet size 2-1/4 by 3-1/4 preferred. Sept. 9 Deadline for Oct. 10 SAT & Subject test Sept 16 MHS Open House Sept 18 Deadline for Oct. 24 ACT test	Student should complete personal profile and give a copy to counselor and teachers from whom you wish to receive a recommendation Diploma forms taken home for parent signatures Submit college applications for early decision Visit college campuses under consideration Receive senior portrait proofs and place portrait order. Oct. 10 SAT & Subject test date Oct 16 End of first 6-week grading period Oct 24 ACT test date Oct. 1 Deadline for Nov. 7 SAT & Subject test
November 2009	December 2009
Diploma order is mailed by MHS Registrar Submit applications to colleges – meet each deadline. Request letters of recommendation and Secondary School Reports at least 3 weeks prior to deadlines Forward all SAT/ACT scores to colleges Check with colleges to see if they have additional financial aid forms or requirements Nov 3 - Cap and Gown, and Announcement orders will be placed at lunch hour. Nov 7 SAT & Subject Tests Oct 31 SAT registration deadline for Dec 5 test date Nov 6 ACT registration deadline for Dec. 12 test date Nov 11 MHS Counseling Center is hosting a financial aid workshop at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. A UI Student Financial Aid Services will discuss the forms of aid, need vs. merit based aid, The FAFSA, and other topics of interest. All parents of college bound students should plan to attend Nov 24 End of 2nd 6-week grading period Nov 24 Deadline to submit senior portrait for yearbook. Black and white wallet size (2-1/4 x 3-1/4) preferred.	Dec 5 SAT & Subject Tests Dec 5 Deb's Night Dec 12 ACT test date Dec 15 SAT & Subject Tests deadline for Jan. 23 test date
January 2010	February 2010
Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Jan 5 ACT registration deadline for Feb. 7 test Jan 4 School resumes Jan 15- 21 End-of-Semester Final Exams, no night activities scheduled this week Jan 18 Human Rights Day, No School Jan 23 SAT & Subject Tests	Most college applications and financial aid forms are due by the end of this month. Check exact deadlines for specific schools and scholarships so you don't miss any important dates. Feb 6 ACT test date Feb 4 SAT registration deadline for March 13 test date Feb 15 Financial aid priority deadline at University of Idaho
March 2010	April 2010
Mar 5 ACT registration deadline for April 10 test date Notify counselor of college acceptance and scholarships received Fill out a request for final transcript to be sent to the college of your choice in June Attend Freshman Orientation Day at the college of your choice to be assigned an advisor and pre-register for courses Mar 5 End of fourth 6-week grading period Mar 13 SAT test Mar 25 SAT & Subject test registration deadline for May 1 test	Graduation announcements delivered, date TBA Apr 10 ACT test date Apr 23 End of fifth 6-week grading period April 29 SAT & Subject Tests registration deadline for June 5
May 2010	June 2010
May 1 PROM Dignified Behavior graduation letter to parents Caps and gowns are distributed unless graduation requirement is at risk May 1 Correspondence Studies Cut-off May 1 SAT & Subject Test May 7 ACT registration deadline for June 13 test TBA Academic Awards Ceremony TBA Athletic Awards Banquet TBA Senior Sneak	June 9 Last Day for Students June 10 Make-up Day, Teacher Work Day June 11 8:00 a.m. Graduation practice REQUIRED (No participation, no graduation) June 11 7:30 p.m. Graduation at U of I June 5 SAT & Subject test date June 12 ACT test date (This is the one we warned you about way back in September...)