• February 20, 2020 • 8:00 AM & 2:00 PM Parent Center • 6:00 PM English Presentation • Little Theater • 6:00 PM Spanish Presentation • E5 • CLASS OF 2020 • SENIOR PARENT PRESENTATION Senior Parent • February 20th, 2020 • Spanish Presentation: E5 Night Presentation • English Presentation: Little Theater
Welcome • Dr. Abdullah • Principal, Proviso West High School
• English 8 semesters 4 credits • Math • Algebra I or Intergrated I 2 semesters 1 credit • Geometry or Intergrated II 2 semesters 1 credit • Math Elective 2 semesters 1 credit • Science 6 semesters 3 credits • History • World Civilization 2 semesters 1 credit • US History 2 semesters 1 credit • Civics 1 semester .5 credit • History elective 1 semester .5 credit • PE /NJROTC/Marching Band 6 semester 3 credits GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Health 1 semester .5 credit • Drivers Education 1 semester .5 credit • Consumer Ed • Consumer Math, Criminal Justice 1 semester .5 credit • Civics 1 semester .5 credit • Electives 8 semesters 4 credits • • Total 22 credits • Pass Constitution, Take April State SAT
7th Semester Senior Expectations Check List 19 credits* 40 hours of community service* Have a Post-Secondary Plan Applied to at least 3 colleges OR verified employment OR confirmed enlistment Applied to at least 3 scholarships Completed FAFSA Review Financial Aid packages
Academic Support Services • Tutoring • ELOS- Tuesday – Thursday 8:00am- 8:45am • Academic support for Math and English during lunch periods • After school from 3:30-5:30 in the library • Individual teacher appointments • Panther Academy every other Saturday: 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2 • Online resources • IXL • khanacademy
Preparing for Life Beyond High School • 4 year College or University • 2 year College • Military Career • Vocational Training • Employment at a Living Wage
• Transcripts Applying to • SAT Scores College Materials • Personal Statement Required • Supplementary Essays • Counselor Letter of Recommendation • Teachers Letters of Recommendation
Paying for College • FAFSA • Available as of October 1st their Senior year • FSA ID • Not in line for funding until submitted • Can use previous year’s taxes to qualify initially • Fee waivers • Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid for Undocumented and Transgendered Students • Scholarships • Naviance
• On June 21, 2019, the Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act was signed into law, with an effective date of January 1, 2020. As described in the enacting legislation, the Act provides that “a student who is an Illinois resident RISE Act and who is not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid, including, but not limited to, a transgender student who is disqualified for failure to register for selective service or a noncitizen student who has not obtained lawful permanent residence, shall be eligible for state financial aid and benefits…”.
Ø Can Undocumented Students Go to College?? 100% YES! Ø Do Undocumented Students need to apply to college as international students? NO! Most states offer in-state tuition to students who have been in United States High Schools a specific number of years. Ø Do Undocumented Students qualify for FAFSA? Undocumented NO! While Undocumented Students do not qualify for FAFSA, they do qualify for many private and institutional scholarships. In Illinois, the RISE Act has opened their state funded application for undocumented students as Students And of January 1, 2020. Undocumented students qualify for up to $5340 per year and additional state scholarships. College Apply for the Alternative Application Now! It takes less than 20 minutes to complete! https://www.isac.org/
• Naviance has a list of scholarships for our students • www.JLVCollegeCounseling.com • www.collegegreenlight.com • bigfuture.collegeboard.org • www.scholarships.com • www.raise.me • www.fastweb.com. • Unigo.com Outside • Check local colleges Opportunities • Parents Job • Schools you have an interest in and have applied to • Local businesses and organizations
Cap & Gown Package 2: $40.00 +$20 late fee Package 1: $50.00 +$20 late fee • • Cap, Gown, Tassel & Medallion Cap, Gown, Tassel & Medallion • • Year Date Tag with Chain Year Date Tag with Chain • Jumbo Tassel with Year Date Bling Package 3: $30.00 +$20 late fee • Cap, Gown, Tassel & Medallion Mail Payment to: Chicago Balfour 18333 Burnham Avenue Lansing, IL 60438 708-418-8400
• Graduation rehearsal • MANDATORY for all graduates • Monday-Wednesday, May 18, 19 & 20 @ 9:00 AM @ West • Students MUST clear textbooks, obligations, survey, etc to participate. Graduation • Cap & gowns will be distributed at rehearsal. Rehearsal • Tickets will be distributed after rehearsal. • Lunch will be provided on Wednesday.
• Is your student's name spelled correctly? • Diploma names taken directly from Powerschool • Changes • until March 1. • must be accompanied by a copy Diploma of the birth certificate. • All changes must be brought to the registrar in the main office (by the welcome center)
Commencement Ceremony • Sunday, May 24 @ Credit Union 1 Arena (formerly called UIC Pavilion) • Ceremony starts at 1 PM • Students should be AT the Arena one hour early. Note: • Strollers and balloons are not allowed inside the venue! • Parking is $10 This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.
A Night of Mystery Proviso West Prom May 22, 2020
A Night of Mystery PW Prom Prom Post prom Venuti’s Restaurant & Moonlight Cruise upon the Banquet Hall Mystic Blue 2251 W. Lake Street Navy Pier Addison, IL 60101 600 East Grand Avenue 6-11 p.m. Chicago, IL 60611 Plated meal will be 11:30 - 4 a.m. (1-3a.m. served at 7:00 p.m. No cruise) entry after 8 p.m. *Students must take the bus to Navy Pier, no exceptions!
• Ticket prices are $160 each which includes favors,dinner, post prom (inc. light appetizers/soda, coach bus (to/from) Navy Pier, DJ, photo booth, & Banda. After 5/1, prices $175 • Tickets will go on sale 2/24-5/20 in the business office (senior expectations, permission slip req.) Only cash/money order 2020 Prom accepted • Guest approval deadline 5/1 Information • Picture information TBA • Doors open at 6 pm and close at 8 pm., dinner served at 7:00 p.m. • Only Proviso West 2020 Senior ticket holders (and approved guest if applicable) and Proviso West staff are allowed
Prom Expectations • • Remember Prom is a time of Min 17 credits (cannot attend as a guest if deficient) celebration and making memories. Therefore, the • Applied to 3 colleges/post- secondary programs/enlistment/employment privilege of attending Prom can be taken away for behavior • 3 scholarship apps or awards deemed disrespectful or • Completion of FASFA/Alt. App. inappropriate in any form at the • discretion of the Completion of community service hours Administration. Graduation participation privilege may also • Zero balance with the business office be affected. • 90% attendance (CONTRACT CAN BE PUT IN PLACE FOR IMPROVEMENT) • Dean approval • Adhere to dress/suit requirements
Class of 2020 Shirts Tshirts $15/20 Hoodies $25/30 • See Ms. Gray-Jones in B101 to order • Payment requested up front • Order form will be in prom packet • Cash, Cash app or Zelle accepted
Great America Lock In Saturday, May 16 th 8 pm – 4:45 am (inc. travel Details time) Ticket sales start 2/24, CASH ONLY Payments to Ms. Gray-Jones/B101 $80 for early entry, buffet, late night snack,souvenier, and transportation -Includes unlimited park visits until Labor Day -Cannot use seasonal pass for this event -Approved prom guests can purchase tickets as well -Deadline 4/13
Senior Parent • Text @pw20parent to 81010 Remind • Receive important senior updates • Text to 81010 Senior @pwaf2020 Student Remind @pwgl2020 by last name @pwmr2020 @pwsz2020
College Visits Days Off 3/3 Pulaski Day, 3/23-3/27 Spring Break, April 14-15 Important Thursday, April 30th Senior Awards Banquet Remaining Monday, May 4th Deadline for grad aduation Days/Activities requireme ment completion to walk the stage Credit Recovery , CommunityService , Constitution Friday, May 15th Deadline for obligations payments Sunday, May 24th Graduation
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