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Class of 2020Senior Parent Night
Robert Morgan Educational Center High School
October 2, 2019
AGENDA
⊡ Welcome – Ms. Ledesma, Vice-Principal
⊡ Principal’s Address – Mr. Fox, Principal
⊡ Graduation Requirements – Ms. Anderson, Student Services Chair
⊡ CAP/FAFSA Information – Ms. Halfaker
⊡ Senior Activities – Ms. Castellanos, Student Activities
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Principal’s AddressMr. Fox
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Graduation RequirementsMs. Anderson
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Counselors
Ms. Anderson
Engineering & SPED
Ms. Almeida
Health Science & 9th – 10th
Grade Visual & Performing Arts
Ms. Santerre
Digital Media Technology & 11th – 12th Grade Visual & Performing Arts
Ms. Saunders
Entreprenuership
Ms. Halfaker
CAP Advisor
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Senior Contract AGENDA Starts
October 1st
Graduation requirements
NyFF Review
Handout Review
Senior Contract Review
Turn In Community Service
Sign Up For FLVS
Sign Up For 2H
Sign Copies ( One must be signed by parent and returned to counselor)
Sign Up for FFAA ( take a picture of instruction sheet)
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GraduationRequirements
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Diploma Recognition
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Transcripts
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Mid Year Transcripts will be available at the end of the semester
Hard copies are $2.00 and available from the school registrar (available next day)
Electronic copies sent to Universities free
Transcripts will be automatically uploaded to Bright futures ( no need to come request it)
Final transcripts will not be available until approximately the last week in June ( graduation codes must be posted)
www.flvs.net
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Letters of Recommendation
Request the form from your counselor
Complete the form
Attach a resume
Attach Highlights of your academic career
Adhere to deadlines
Common Application goes to your child’s counselors
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Senior Checklist
❑ Start applying to colleges
❑ Complete your SSAR (Self-reported Student Academic Record)
❑ Check eligibility for Bright futures
❑ FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
❑ FFAA ( Florida Financial Aid Application)
❑ Keep track of College deadlines
❑ Check Scholarship Bulletin
❑ RAISE ME
❑ Take SAT or ACT (pay out of pocket if need be)
❑ Military
❑ Student Athlete with scholarships
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA applications open October 1st
Nyff Booklet and handouts
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Bright Futures
Students are to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for federal scholarship, grant, or loan programs and certain state-funded scholarships and grants.
Important dates
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program – (October 1st 2019)
José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund –( April 1)
Rosewood Family Scholarship Program –(April 1)
Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans – (April 1)
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We want to celebrate your child!
Turn in Your Post Secondary Plans!
Acceptance letters
Military Deployment
Army/ ROTC
Technical college
Scholarship awards
Be Sure to Include
Note: Cap advisor will collect
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Save the Date!
Thursday, March 19th, 2020
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
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Help your child with deadlines
Check Scholarship Bulletin daily and adhere to deadlines!
Check College application deadlines:
11/1/2019
FSU, FAU, FGCU, UF,FIU, UCF, USF
Visit the schools website for more information.
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RMEC CAP 411 Mrs. Dianne Halfaker, CAP
FAFSA Workshops:
October 10, 2019
October 22, 2019
January 29, 2020
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All FAFSA Workshops are 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMin the high school Media Center
FAFSA: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Bright Futures:https://www.floridastudentsfinancialaidsg.org
Visit the school website for updates: http://robertmorganeducenter.com/cap/
CAP/FAFSA Information Ms. Halfaker
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Why is Completing the FAFSA Important?Dr. Anaeli Ramos, Director of Student ServicesMiami Dade College, Homestead Campus
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, HOMESTEAD CAMPUS
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.□ Free□ Easy to use□ Gives students access to federal grants, work-study, and loans□ Determines eligibility for state and school aid
What is the FAFSA?
https://fafsa.ed.go
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MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, HOMESTEAD CAMPUS
Required documents:□ 2017 taxes and W2s (if applicable) for 2019 –2020 FAFSA■Needed for Summer 2020 start
□ 2018 taxes and W2s (if applicable) for 2020—2021 FAFSA■Needed for Fall 2020 start
□ DHS Documentation if applicable□ Driver’s License□ FSA ID■Both the student and legal guardian/parent must create one
How do I complete the FAFSA?
https://fafsa.ed.go
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MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, HOMESTEAD CAMPUS
□ Visit fafsa.ed.gov□ Select “Start Here”
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How do I complete the FAFSA?
https://fafsa.ed.go
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MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, HOMESTEAD CAMPUS
■ “Safety blanket” at MDC■Resident of Miami-Dade County■Graduate from high school May – July■Weighted high school GPA of 3.0 and college-ready test
scores■OR weighted high school GPA of 3.5■Pursuing an A.A. or A.S.■Minimum of 12 credits■Completion of FAFSA
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American Dream Scholarship (ADS)
Senior Activities Ms. Castellanos
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Ms. Ashley Castellanos,
Student Activities Director
Student Activities Office
(305) 253-9920 ext. 2517
Senior Activities
Ms. Lissette Lujardo,
Senior Class Sponsor
Room T80
Instagram: @rmec2k20
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“School-wide
remind accounts have been disabled
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Please check the school Instagram account for updates:
@RMEC.Pirates
And the activities calendar on the school homepage
The RMEC Activities Calendar shows up to date information..
Place your screenshot here
⊡Senior Events
⊡School-wide events
⊡Performances
⊡Pirate Jamborees
⊡Pep Rallies
⊡Ticket sale windows
⊡Deadlines
RMEC Activities Calendar
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Attendance
⊡ A student who has ten (10) or more cumulative absences (excused/unexcused) will not be allowed to participate in interscholastic competitions or performances for the remainder of the school year. (outdoor suspension is counted as an absence)
⊡ You may not be signed out early more than 10 times in a school year to participate in activities
⊡ A student who has twenty (20) or more cumulative tardies(excused/unexcused) will not be allowed to participate in interscholastic competitions or performances for the remainder of the school year.
⊡ Only a successful eligibility hearing at the District level can remove the suspension from participation.
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Suspension/disciplinary issues will also affect your eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities
Senior Stop List
Stay on track to graduate and off the “Senior Stop List”
⊡ Fulfilling all testing requirements
⊡ Completing all required course credits (passing grade)
⊡ Virtual school
⊡ Community services hours
⊡ Debts/Obligations
⊡ Library books/tablets
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Traditional
Traditionally, tickets for RMEC events have/will be sold through the Activities Office during lunch
Purchasing Tickets for Events
Online School Payment (OSP)New payment option this year:
For certain events, you will be able to pay online using a credit/debit card
⊡ Homecoming tickets
⊡ United Way Basketball game/pep rally event
⊡ Cap & Gown pre-order
⊡ More to be announced
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Advantages to using OSP:
• No waiting in line• Not having to carry cash• Option to use
credit/debit card
Senior Events
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Event Date Ticket Sale Dates Cost
Homecoming Dance Nov. 22 Oct. 28 – Nov. 15 $45 - OSP
Cap & Gown Orders Oct. 16 – Nov. 8 ONLINE using OSP $50 - OSP
Senior Breakfast Jan. 10 Dec. 2 – Dec. 13 $50
Senior Picnic TBA – May 2020 N/A No cost
Grad Bash April 3 Jan. 21 – 31 $150 (est.)
Prom May 9 April 6 - 17 $90
Senior Stop List will be applied to these events, please stay on task!
Graduation
All details pertaining to graduation are planned and released by the school district, not the school site.
⊡ Date, time, location TBD
⊡ Set by MDCPS
⊡ Range: May 26 – June 3, 2020
⊡ We usually get a date by the end of February
⊡ Tickets are FREE; but limited
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Ways to earn extra tickets
(should they be available)
Attendance/Academics
Should extra tickets be availible students in excellent academicstanding and students who have excellent attendance will be considered first
Senior Class Fundriasier
SENIOR EVENTS ARE EXPENSIVE! Students who participate in the upcoming senior class fundraiser (taking place during the second half of the year) will also receive preference
Purchasing a yearbook
Ms. Ortiz, RMEC Yearbook Sponsor
Room T79
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Thank you, if you have any questions please do not hesitate
to contact [email protected] or (305) 253-9920 ext. 2517
Please listen/look for School Messenger information:Phone, email, text notifications
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