Due to circimstances beyond our control, the FAFSA wiorkshop today has been been cancelled. Dr. Hamer will let us know when it is rescheduled. Email her if you have any questions at lhamer@shelbyed.org
Parents of 9th, 10th and 11th grade students,
Please see the attached flier in regards to an ACT Diagnostic Test that will be given Thursday.
Senior Parents: The following information was emailed to your student.
SENIORS.
Just a reminder that Cap and Gown Pictures will be taken on March 5th. In addition, we are still accepting baby pictures for the yearbook.
*There is a google form in the email sent to seniors to upload the baby picture.
See attachment
See attachment.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open!
Seniors can complete the FAFSA by clicking on this link studentaid.gov.
You can login by using your FSA ID.
In Alabama, it is a high school graduation requirement to have a completed
FAFSA (or signed waiver letter) on file. Also, scholarships offered from some
colleges require a completed FAFSA on file. Please know that one parent or legal
guardian has to create their own FSA ID - if they do not have one already. This will
be needed for your senior to send you an invite to complete the parent information
section as well as to sign the application.
If seniors or your parents have any questions regarding FSA ID or FAFSA, please
email Dr. Hamer, Career Coach at lhamer@shelbyed.org. Please make note that
a FAFSA Workshop will be held in the Media Center at Calera High School from
8:00 am-11:00 am on Friday, January 17th.
Financial aid specialists from Jefferson State Community College will be
available to assist you during the workshop.
Parents,
If you did not fill out the google form to precheck out your student, the form has been opened back up until 9 PM.
https://forms.gle/hfWML9jWpu4bgJN76
Help First Priority give to families in need this Holiday Season.
Parents,
The following email was shared with your student today.
Students:
You may have noticed a new icon in your Clever called Ready Platform (see attachment for picture of icon)
It's the new ACT Masteryprep platform that we are now offering as a resource to prepare you for the ACT. You are free to begin using it. There are three options within the platform:
TruScore (Practice Tests)
Snapcourse (you can begin using without taking a practice test)
Study Hall (this will not open up until you complete the practice test).
In January, we will take Practice Test 2 (please do not take it yet). You can take practice test 1 on your own if you'd like. Once you take a practice test, a Study Hall option will open up for you. This diagnostic tool will personalize a study plan and target areas where you need the most improvement within the course.
Until then, you can use the Snap Course option.
This will not replace the Cantrell Waller strategies you learned earlier in the year, but will be used hand in hand with it.
We are so excited about this new tool! For those of taking the ACT Saturday, Good Luck🩵!
Seniors and parents of seniors,
The guidance department will be hosting a college financial aid night this coming Monday, December 9th at 6pm in the auditorium. Mrs. Kim Miller from the University of Montevallo will be here to discuss FAFSA and other forms of financial aid with seniors and senior parents. We look forward to seeing many seniors and their parents there.
Parents:
Please reference the attached document in regards to Semester Exams. Students will also be bringing home a paper copy today.
Students will be allowed to checkout after exams if the google form below is completed. A parent's driver's license has to be uploaded for it to be valid.
https://forms.gle/Vz5vA217ezM3b4WMA
FROM THE NURSE:
If your child is sick with flu, COVID or any other respiratory illness, please complete the Google form attached. This will not take the place of the excuse for the absent. This will help the nurse track these illnesses in the school better. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/m57SLr1Bw7mpwR3K8
Please see attachment in regards to a C.A.S.E parent night Dec. 3 @ 6.
Baseball is selling Boston Butts for $40 each. See attachment
Potential bus delay.
Due to a stopped train on Hwy 25 and vehicle fire on Hwy 31, buses may be delayed this afternoon.
Jersey Mike's Subs and Best Buddies are back at it again! Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, Jersey Mike’s will donate 20% of all sales nationwide to support Best Buddies' mission of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Calera's Best Buddies' would love the support!
Meet the Eagles Basketball, Nov. 6 @ 6 PM.
Calera High is holding a Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 8.. We are honoring any current or former member of the armed forces. Your sacrifice for our nation is extremely important so we want to celebrate you.
If you plan to attend, please fill out the form below.
https://forms.gle/7PiBNpG9LuG4xbpr7
Please reference the attached letter in regards to Diagnostic ACT scores that will be sent home with students in grades 9-11 today.
