Class of 2013
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY...SENIORS WHO ARE NC NATIVES (PREFERABLY FORSYTH/GUILFORD COUNTY) WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE JOHN PADDISON SCHOLARSHIP FOR $200. THE PRELIMINARY APPLICATION IS DUE WEDNESDAY, MAY 22. THE APPLICATION CAN BE ACCESSED BY SELECTING THE LINK BELOW:
SENIOR ORDER DELIVERY DAY - MAY 8 - AUDITORIUM (1:00 - 2:00)
*Seniors will report to the Auditorium during their lunch to pick up order from Jostens. Students will receive an ebill via email and a hard copy of their invoice in the mail by April 8. If there is a balance remaining, students must either pay online using the link provided in the ebill, call the Jostens office (1-800-Jostens), or pay with a check or money order only on May 8.
***Cap/Gown REQUIRED for participation in graduation ceremony***
ATTENTION SENIORS...THERE'S STILL TIME TO ORDER CAP/GOWN, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND OTHER ITEMS THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6! CONTACT MR. JAKE HONEYCUTT VIA EMAIL jacob.honeycutt@jostens.com or CALL THE JOSTENS OFFICE @ (800) JOSTENS. ANY ORDERS PLACED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A HIGHER RATE (E.G. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CAP/GOWN WILL BE MORE EXPENSIVE IF ORDERED AFTER MARCH 6).
Senior Packets were distributed February 13 at 10:00 in the Auditorium. Morning Career Center students or those who were absent on February 13 should stop by Mrs. Cobb's desk in Guidance to pick up materials.
Senior Order Day - March 1 - 1:45 pm.
***SENIORS MUST ATTEND 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period***
- ORDER CAP/GOWN - REQUIRED!!! This can be completed online prior to March 1 by visiting www.jostens.com (must select East Forsyth High School) OR on Order Day (March 1).
- ORDER CLASS OF 2013 MEMORABILIA (E.G. SOUVENIER TASSEL, MEMORY BOOKS) - OPTIONAL This can be completed online prior to March 1 by visiting www.jostens.com (must select East Forsyth High School) OR on Order Day (March 1).
- TAKE CAP/GOWN PICTURES - OPTIONAL This will be completed on Order Day (March 1); a make-up day will be determined by Strawbridge Photography at their studio if necessary.
- ATTIRE FOR CAP/GOWN PICTURES - Ladies - wear collarless shirts and heels the height expected at the graduation ceremony; Guys - wear a white shirt and tie; All - hairstyles that will accommodate properly fitted caps
FAFSA - THE WINDOW TO FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE
Seniors...in order to qualify for Federal Grants (e.g. Pell Grant) and Loans, you must complete the FAFSA. Application period opens January 1, 2013 but you can get your PIN now. Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to get started. Parents will need to have current year's tax information or can estimate based on last year in order to complete the FAFSA form. ***EFHS will host FAFSA Day on site Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. To register, visit EFHS website or contact Mrs. Cobb (Guidance Clerk) in Guidance @ 703-6792***
Attend WSFCS Financial Aid Night January 3 or January 10 to hear an expert representative from CFNC and WS Foundation discuss completion of the FAFSA form and offer tips for scholarship and financial aid searches. The meeting starts promptly at 6:00 and will be held in the WSFCS Education Building.
