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Academic Calendar
March 14, 2021-Daylight Savings Time Begins
Spring Break-March 29-April 5, 2021
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Anonymous Tips
SchoolMessenger Notification
COVID-19 Update
Neighborhood Bridges
Break for a Plate Alabama
ECBOE Quick Sheet Reopening Guide
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Students
JSJ recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
Alabama Family Guides for Student Reading Success
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Meal Pick Up Cooking Instructions
Alabama Literacy Act Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you!
Nannie Crozier-Author
What's Happening in Our Schools
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Departmental Contacts
2021 Graduation Dates
Policies and Procedures
Strategic Planning
Communication Plan
2020-2021 Teachers of the Year
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School Board
2021 ECBOE Meeting Dates
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Departments
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Alabama Family Guides for Student Reading Success
Alabama Literacy Act Frequently Asked Questions
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Library Media
Check Student Grades
Chromebook Forms
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College Planning Links
College Searches
College Visits - Information and Recommendations
Scholarship Opportunities
Creative Writing Contest (k-12)
Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship
Forms and Policies
Anti-Bullying Policy
Cheerleader Selection
Enrollment Forms
Homebound Information
Student Code of Conduct
Graduation Requirements
2021 Graduation Dates
History Books (6th-12th grades) - Online and PDFs
Internet Safety
Acceptable-Use Policy
Digital Literacy Links for Parents
Digital Literacy Games and Activities
KINDERGARTEN Registration
MealpayPlus
Parent Guide to STAR Assessments
Parents' Right-To-Know
Resources for Students & Parents
School Calendar
Schools PLP Resources for Parents
Student Registration/Enrollment
Transfer Request
Students Attending Non-Public Schools
Understanding Assessments
Dissemination of Assessment Results to Parents
Virtual Academy
Alabama Broadband Connectivity
Teachers' Corner
Administrators
ECS Forms for Administrators
PLUs
College And Career Readiness:Connecting Aspire, Explore, Plan, and ACT Data to Classroom Instruction
Career Preparedness
Financial Literacy Resources
Money Island
Career Resources
Certification
Classroom Management
Department of Human Resources
DHR Staff Phone and Email List
Field Trip Request Forms
Grants for Schools and Classrooms
Education Grants
Higher Degree for Pay Purposes
Language Arts
PP's - Grammar Games, Poetry, and Review
Writing Home Page
Writing Activities and Projects
Research Writing
Writing Resources and Links
Elementary ELA (K-6)
Readers Workshops
Storytown Power Point Lessons-3rd Grade
Elementary Language Arts
Wonders
Secondary ELA (6-12)
Literature and Writing Coach Resources and Online Instructions
Language Arts Helpers and Goodies
JSU Language Arts Olympiad, Writers' Bowl, and Holocaust Writing Competition
Copy of Will Smith - "Just the Two of Us"
ELA Text Complexity
ELA Course of Study(CCRS)
Language Arts CCRS Checklists
Science, History, and CTE Content Literacy Standards
CCRS In Our Libraries
CCRS Resources and Graphic Organizers
Leave Request Form
Library Skills
CCRS In Our Libraries
ECBOE Student PowerPoints for Media Specialists
Library Media PowerPoints - Huge Selection!
Web Resources for LMS
School Wide Reading Challenge
Mandatory Reporting
Math and Financial Literacy
Cool Math Links and Resources
Elementary and Middle School ENGAGING Math Lessons
Financial Literacy
Money Island Program - 7th Grade Social Studies
Jump $tart - Financial Smarts for Students
Financial Literacy Activities for All Grade Levels
Geometry Project- How Tall is it?
GO MATH
Junior High Math Bee Information
Math COS/CCRS
LTF (Pre-AP) Pacing Guides and Resources
Math CCRS and EOCT Checklists
Math Videos - Middle to High School
Money Island (Financial Literacy) - 7th Grade
7th-8th Texts - Online Resources
Promethean Flip Charts - Saxon Math
AMSTI
QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments
9-12 Glencoe Online Texts
Music
Music - Make your own and share
National Board Certification
IMPORTANT NBCT Links
ECBOE National Board Teachers
National Board Renewal
New Teacher Resource Page
Physical Education
INOW Fitness
INOW Fitness Videos
Professional Development
Addressing Disproportionality in Alabama Schools
Alabama New Teacher Mentoring (ATM) Program
Annual Mandatory Training for ALL Employees
Professional Development Websites
Professional Development Exchange Day
PD Subs and Travel Information
Travel Reimbursement
PowerSchool Unified Talent PD User Guides
Summer Professional Development
Educator Ethics Training Videos
Science
AMSTI
Astronomy Resources
Common Core Content Literacy Standards
Electricity Resources
Promethean Flip Charts
Quality Core End-of-Course Testing
Science Course of Study
Secondary Science Activities
Solar System Webquest
Pacing Guides (Secondary)
SchoolsPLP Resources for Teachers
Buzz Website Addresses for Teachers & Admin
Social Studies / History
Social Studies Weekly
Holt 6-12 Textbook Instructions and Resources
6th Grade Text - PDF
7th Grade Text - PDF
8th Grade Text - PDF
9th Grade Text - PDF
10th Grade Text - PDF
11th Grade Text - PDF
AP History Texts
7-12 Pacing Guides
Statement of Economic Interests
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Annual Training
Teaching With Technology
Free Online Education Resources
Podcasting Resources
Using Windows Movie Maker
ECBOE Student Podcasts
Promethean Resources
HUGE list of Promethean ActivInspire How-To Help Guides
End-of-Year Checklist
Promethean Quick Tips
Promethean How-To Manual
Calibrate Activepen
Royalty-Friendly Music and Images
Copyright and Fair Use Policies
Media Fair Use Guidelines
Copyright and FairUse Fuidelines for Teachers
The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
Royalty-Free Pics and Music
Social Media Guidelines for Teachers
ThinkCentral
Vertical Teams
Calendar
District Events
2020-2021 School Calendar
2021-2022 School Calendar
GAFE
Current Employees
Benefits
News and Updates
Insurance and Cafeteria Plans (PEEHIP enrollment info pages 12-13)
Leave
Direct Pay for Insurance (During leave or retirement)
COBRA (pg 47)
FMLA
On The Job Accidents
Employee Retirement or Resignation
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Central Office Contacts
Certification
Departmental Contacts
Employee Resources
Board Policies Related to Employment
Educator Code of Ethics
Guidelines for use of Email, Text Messaging, and Social Media
Laws Regarding School Employees and Students
Professionalism and Dress
Students First Act
Special Education Trainings and Resources
How to create Purchase Orders
Payroll
Overtime Guidelines for Classified Employees
Extra Pay for Bus Drivers
Supplements for Employees
Payroll Processes
Onboarding - New Employees
Life Events
Job Descriptions
Contact Payroll Management
Salary Schedules
Professional Development
Prospective Employees
How to Apply
Current Employment Opportunities
Substitute Teaching Opportunities
Technology Resources
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Senior Year
Senior Year
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Senior Year
Senior Year
SENIOR
YEAR
AUGUST:
Begin scheduling individual sessions with your counselor to discuss your postsecondary plans.
Schedule a tour of your colleges-of-choice. Remember, you are the one who will be attending this college for four years, not your friends.
Choose the college
that fits you.
Review your transcript for accuracy and make sure you are taking the courses you need for your diploma option, for graduation, and for college entrance.
Apply for college admission
and begin application for college merit scholarships.
If you are an athlete and plan to play Division I or Division II sports in college, if you have not already done so, you need to register online with either the NCAA Eligibility Center at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
or with the NAIA Eligibility Center at
www.PlayNAIA.org,
depending upon the college you plan to attend. In addition,
contact
college
coaches
at your
target
colleges/universities
and
include
a
schedule
of
your
senior-year
athletic
events.
Along
with
a resume
of
your
athletic
accomplishments,
it
is important
to
develop
a
video
or
DVD
of your
athletic
highlights.
You
must
also
have your
college-entrance,
standardized
test
scores
(ACT
and/or
SAT)
sent
directly
to
NCAA and/or
NAIA.
See
your
coach
or
your counselor
for
further
information.
Schedule
college visits
and try to narrow your search for a college that meets your interests, personality and needs.
Begin writing college essays. Ask your English teacher for assistance or review.
Sign up to meet with our college representatives when they visit your school to gain valuable college and career information.
Now is the time to begin asking teachers for recommendations.
Give them a copy of your resume
to help them with some talking points.
SEPTEMBER:
Attend the National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), to be held at the Birmingham/Jefferson Civic
Center
this
month.
Over
150
colleges
and
universities
will
be
represented
at
this
Fair.
In
addition,
content
sessions
will
be
held
on
ACT
and
SAT
preparation;
Scholarship
and Financial
Aid;
Support
Services
for
Students
with
Disabilities;
Historically
Black Colleges
and
Universities;
NCAA
Eligibility,
among
others.
Go
to
www.gotomyncf.com
to
register.
Register for the September and October
ACT
and/or the October and November
SAT.
For some colleges, these will be the last college-entrance exams you will be able to take before the December
1
st
scholarship deadline that many colleges set.
Complete college-admission
applications
online or send in your forms at least six weeks before
the
college deadline.
Attend meetings with college-admissions representatives who are scheduled at school.
Organize your files so that you do not miss college-admissions
and
/or scholarship deadlines.
Work on your college essays that are required for many scholarship applications. Once again, ask an English teacher or trusted friend or adult for help, even if it is just proofreading. Let the colleges hear your voice - speak from the heart!
Study hard and work on your grades. Senior grades do count!
It is your responsibility to know each college's procedure for application and the priority deadlines for scholarships and financial aid applications.
If you have any questions, be sure to consult with your counselor about colleges to which you will apply.
OCTOBER:
Remember, the deadline for most colleges for scholarship applications is December 1
st
.
File CSS Financial Aid PROFILE, if required (usually private colleges).
Work on your college essays. Proofread!
If you have not taken the
ACT
or
SAT,
and you want to attend college, you must register and take one of these college-entrance exams, if required by your college-of-choice.
Continue to meet with college-admissions representatives
at
school.
NOVEMBER:
Early Decision/Early Action deadlines are November 1-15. Check your applications for specific dates and be sure to send these out on time.
File CSS Financial Aid PROFILE, if required (usually private colleges).
Continue to apply for scholarships!
Remember the December 1
st
scholarship deadline
for many colleges!
Postmark your application before December 1
st
,if you are
mailing it.
Listen for school announcements, check the
ECBOE website
and continue to search out scholarships on your own. Contact the Financial Aid offices at the colleges where you are applying and request financial aid and scholarship information from them.
DECEMBER:
December 1
st
is the scholarship deadline for many colleges. Do NOT miss this deadline!!!
File CSS Financial Aid PROFILE, if required.
Continue sending out your college applications.
Visit college campuses
over the holidays, if they are in session!
Take the
ACT
or
SAT,
if you have not already done so.
JANUARY:
It is time to submit your financial aid form to
F
AFSA,
if you are requesting consideration for financial aid. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. See further information in this handbook.
File the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE, if required by your college.
This is the time to take the
SAT
Subject Tests, if your college requires these for placement purposes.
Come to the guidance counselor’s office and request that your first-semester grades be mailed to all
colleges to which you have applied
They need your mid-year transcript!
FEBRUARY:
Some will begin receiving college decisions this month. Be sure to share these with your counselor.
If additional information is required for college application, make sure you inform your counselor.
Continue
visiting college campuses
.
Check for independent and private scholarships.
MARCH:
You will continue to receive college decisions this month. It is now time to begin deciding which college you want to attend and inform the college. If you need help in the decision-making process, your counselor will be glad to assist you.
March
1
st
is the priority deadline for many colleges' financial aid applications. Make sure you have completed all application procedures and have sent your "Student Aid Report" to your college of choice.
APRIL:
The traditional reply dates from colleges to which you have applied are April1st - April 10
th
.
Remember to write a letter of acceptance to the college that you have chosen to attend and enclose deposits requested from you.
Also, decline in writing to other colleges to which you have been accepted so that they may admit other qualified candidates.
This is the month to take the
SAT
Subject Tests, if they are required for college placement at your college.
Make sure you send your deposit by May
1
st
to the college you plan to attend.
MAY:
Take the AP Placement tests this month, as scheduled and announced. You could receive college credit!
Provide your counselor with a list of any scholarships you received.
May
1
st
is your reply deadline. Be sure to notify the colleges of your decision.
Be sure to confirm your housing plans with your college.
Attend Scholarships and Awards Programs- Dates to be announced.
GRADUATION- Congratulations and Best Wishes!
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