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To read the Senior Newsletter click on the following link: Seniors 
Portland High School has 3 Guidance Counselors Donna Dixon-12th, 9th H-N Kathy Freeman-11th, 9th A-G Josie Larson-10th, 9th O-Z
If you are continuing your education and if you have not filed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – you MUST do so as soon as possible!!! The website is: www.fafsa.ed.gov You and one of your parents/guardians must also have a pin number in order to log on the FAFSA web site. The website for your pin number is: www.pin.ed.gov - There are worksheets available in the guidance office to help you with this.
CREDIT RECOVERY WHAT IS CREDIT RECOVERY? It is a way to get back on track. It is a way to help YOU graduate from PHS. It is a system that allows individuals who have failed a subject to become successful in that subject.
IS IT RIGHT FOR ME? CR targets students in grades 9-12 who have previously failed courses which will not allow them to graduate on time with a high school diploma. If you have failed a required class for graduation------then YES!!!
HOW DOES CR WORK? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? Pick up an application package in guidance. Make adequate progress. Come prepared with paper, pencil and/or pen. Complete the end of program survey for each course recovered.
WHEN DO I ATTEND? The lab will be open Monday through Friday morning from 6:45 A.M. until 7:45 A.M. and after school Monday through Friday from 3:15 P.M. until 5:15 P.M. in Room 114. There is a possibility of Saturday and summer sessions also. Space in any lab is allotted on a first come basis.
CAREER NEWS Career Connection-HEALTH CAREERS
There has never been a better time to be in the health care industry. The pay scale
for jobs in health care differs widely. Here is a sampling of medical professionals
and what they were paid in 2004. The good news is that salaries are expected to
increase by about 27% between 2004 and 2014.
Position Median Salary in the U.S.
Ambulance Drive $19,400
Audiologist 53,000
Biology teacher, secondary 46,100
Biomedical engineer 48,503
Chemist 57,100
Chiropractor 69,910
Clinical laboratory technologist 46,700
Counselor, mental health 33,400
Dental hygienist 59,100
Dental laboratory technician 34,600
Dentist 129,920
Diagnostic medical Sonographer 53,600
Dietitian 44,400
Embalmer 34,700
Licensed practical nurse 34,700
Paramedic 25,600
Patent Lawyer 97,400
Pharmacy aide 19,000
Physical therapist assistant 38,300
Physician assistant 69,200
Registered nurse 53,600
Original Source: National Institutes of Health Office of Science Education,
SCIENCE.EDUCATION.NIH.GOV/LIFEWORKS.NSF/EDUCATION.HTM
Check out www.careervoyages.gov for more information about health careers.
TESTING INFORMATION END OF COURSE- GATEWAY TESTING ACT **For more information, go by the guidance office or go to www.actstudent.org **For more information, go by the guidance office or go to www.collegeboard.com
Study Tips  Follow the syllabus and its instructions
Be neat and careful on all work. Pay close attention to correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Keep work well-organized in a notebook. Consistently participate in class discussions. Ask questions in class or seek help when material is not comprehended. Make up all work immediately. Come to class with pencil, pen, paper, and textbook. Spend enough time studying to feel prepared for tests. Listen carefully to all instructions the teacher gives. Have a place to write down assignments and use it. Read all work assigned by the teacher. After receiving work back from a teacher, identify the mistakes made so they will not be made again. Follow all posted rules. Spend enough time on essays so that each one is an improvement. Do not wait until the last minute to prepare major assignments. Study vocabulary on a regular basis. Work should be completely ready to hand in when the tardy bell rings on the assigned due date. Be prepared for a quiz over assigned work on a daily basis. All writing assignments should meet or exceed the minimum requirements. Consistently demonstrate respect for self and others.
Senior Newsletter January 22, 2009 You are now in the last term of your senior year, and there is much to be done. If you have not applied to a college, university, or technical school, do so immediately. In order to be accepted into a college/university, you must take the ACT. The next ACT test date is April 4. To get lottery money, a student must file the FAFSA. To file the FAFSA, a student and the parent or guardian must have a PIN which can be obtained by going online at www.pin.ed.gov. To file the FAFSA, go online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please be very conscious of deadlines. Many applications have a certain dates that must be observed. If you need to have a transcript sent to the school of your choice, please put your name and the school name on the yellow legal pad located on Mrs. Sprinkles’ door in the guidance suite. She will mail the transcript along with ACT scores and a health record. After you have been accepted to a college/university, you will be asked to send a final transcript. This cannot be done until this term is completed; however, please inform Mrs. Sprinkles that you need a final transcript sent to your desired school. For those of you who are going directly to work, please work on your resume; you may come to guidance for help. Lastly, if you have not applied for a XAP account, please come to the guidance office for instructions on this process. You must have a XAP account before the end of April. Now is the time to keep on keeping on; there is never a time to quit. Keep a positive “I can do attitude.” Dates to Remember File the FAFSA now January 20, Marine cafeteria visit January 22, Army cafeteria visit February 1, application deadline for APSU scholarships. February 2, last date for Burger King Applications online at www.bk.com/scholars February 7, ACT February 10, last date for KFC Colonel’s Scholars application online at www.kfcscholars.org February 12, Army cafeteria visit February 19, APSU cafeteria visit February 22, TN College Goal Sunday at Volunteer State—workshop for completing the FAFSA February 27, deadline for applying for the April 4 ACT February 28, Tennessee Student Assistance Award based on financial need determined by FAFSA completion. Priority is given to students who have submitted a FAFSA prior to March 1. March 6, last date for Body by Milk college Scholarship online at Sammy.bodyby milk.com Things to Do Attend the Tennessee College Goal Sunday work shop for help with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop begins at 2:00. For more information visit the website @ www.collegeGoal SundayTN.org. If you have any concerns about senior pictures or school pictures, see Mrs. Meadows, room 604. For senior picture information, call 325-5328. Scholarship Opportunities CIC Foundation, Inc offers scholarships to student pursuing degrees in Business, Accounting, Finance or related credit/financial fields. Applications are due March 27. Come to guidance for more information. Tennessee Education Association Sons and Daughters Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship available to a TEA member’s child who is planning to enroll in a Tennessee college. Deadline for submission is March 1. Portland Community Education Foundation scholarship applications are now in guidance. The deadline for this opportunity is March 17. Ned McWherter Scholars Program. Applications can be completed @ www.tn.gov/collegepays. Application and transcripts must be in by February 15. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program. Apply online at www.tn.gov/collegepays. Due date is March 15. Best Buy Scholarship applications online @ www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com. Deadline date is February 15. Tennessee Scholars Program information may be obtained @www.sumnercompass.org then click on the line to Tennessee Scholars. AXA Achievement community Scholarship. Apply by February 15. Visit online at www.axa-achievement.com Tennessee State UAW Community Action Program Region 8 offers a one –year scholarship to four seniors. Competition is based on an essay. Deadline for entry is March 1. Come to guidance for more information. The Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program recognizes and reward young volunteers ages 6-18 who help make their communities a better place. Nominations for this scholarship must be made. Visit www.kohlskids.com to check out the nomination requirements. See your counselor for more information. Need cash for college, go to nextSTEPmag.com/WinFreeTuition. Stress Tips Be proactive and try to do things early. Do not put off until the last minute. Take time to take care of your physical, mental, and emotional needs. Listen to music. Use your support system—everyone needs help at some time. Always tell the truth. Don’t forget to breathe. Deep breathing can be helpful and physically restorative. Stay positive. A positive outlook on things always makes things look better. Expect change. Change is hard but it is a part of living. Eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of sleep. Be yourself. People will respect you and not take you for granted when you are clear about who you are and what you need. The above tips were taken from “10 Ways to Cope with Stress” by Christine Scafidi. SENIOR NEWSLETTER February 23, 2009 A WORD FROM YOUR COUNSELOR It is never too late to do something about your future. If you have not applied for financial aid, you can still do so. If you have not applied to a college or technical school, you can still apply. If you have not taken the ACT, you can still sign up for the April 4 ACT test date by registering for the test on or before February 27. Those who apply early will have more opportunity for scholarships and federal money; however, there is always a chance that there will be money available. It is never too late to apply. When the end is in sight, it is very easy to start “slacking”. DON’T GET LAZY. Your grades for the eighth semester count, and those grades will be averaged for the lottery GPA. Also, failing a required course will cause a student to not graduate. Finally, colleges and technical schools do LOOK at the high school transcript; thus they see all eight semesters of your high school work. So, now is the time to do your best. If you are planning on going to the workforce right after graduation, you need to start preparing your resume. There are many good resources online for resume and job application preparation. You have so much to do, and at times you might seem overwhelmed. Hard work pays off; therefore, keep on keeping on. NEW SCHOLARSHIPS Alpha Delta Kappa, $1000-$1500 scholarship for seniors planning to major in education. Due to guidance by Friday, March 6. Pick up information in guidance. Community Awareness, two scholarships valued at $250. Applications due by 8:00, March 30, in guidance. Pick up applications in guidance. Portland Medical Center, GPA of 2.75 or above, get more information in guidance. March 14 is the deadline. Portland Community Education Foundation. Pick up applications in guidance. Must be returned to the chamber office by 4:00 on March 17. Sumner County Education Association offering 4 scholarships for high school seniors who wish to major in education. Applications may be picked up in guidance and must be returned by 8:00 on Tuesday, March 3. Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarships available. Pick up application in guidance. Deadline is April 15, 2009. TAU Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, TTU, is offering the Appointed Man Scholarship. Pick up application in guidance. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SCHOLARSHIPS Stan & Thelma Plumlee Scholarship. Student must be associated with the manufactured or modular housing industry. For example, living in a manufactured or modular home; or working in the manufactured or modular home industry. Scholarships are for a maximum of four years of school up to $8000. Deadline for receipt is March 16. Pick up applications in guidance. CIC Foundation Scholarship. Awarded to students pursuing majors in business, accounting, finance, or related financial fields. Pick up applications in guidance. Must be postmarked by March 27. Body by Milk. Applications are online at sammy.bodymilk.com until March 6. UAW Labor Essay Contest. Deadline is March 31. Pick up information in guidance. Volunteer State Community College . Scholarship application due March 1. Pick information in guidance. U.S. BANK Internet Scholarship Program. Deadline is February 28. Apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking. Tennessee Scholars. Must attend Volunteer State Community College. Must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and 40 hours of community service plus several specific classes. Pick up information in guidance.
TEA Sons and Daughters Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship. March 1 postmark deadline. Pick up application in guidance.
DATES TO REMEMBER Feb. 24, Aquinas College in cafeteria Feb. 26, US Army in cafeteria Feb. 27, last day to register for April 4 ACT Mar. 5, APSU in cafeteria Mar. 6, Sullivan University in cafeteria Mar 9, TSU in cafeteria Mar. 12, US Army in cafeteria Mar. 23, report cards Mar. 26, US Army in cafeteria Mar. 27, UTK in cafeteria FYI Information for The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) is available in guidance. To apply for the Practical Nursing Program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville, a potential student must pass the NET. Come to guidance for more information. Students who will be attending Volunteer State Community College have to opportunity to receive college credit for certain courses taken at Portland High School. For more information, come to guidance. It is not too late to file the FAFSA. To file online, get a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. The PIN is the signature required for filing the FAFSA. To file the FAFSA, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Remember, the FAFSA is the application for federal money as well as the Tennessee lottery money. Many of you have already filed the FAFSA. After filing the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR summarizes the information reported on the FAFSA. The schools students listed on the application receive electronic copies of the SAR and use the information to determine the student’s eligibility for federal financial aid. Also on the SAR is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) which is the dollar amount that a family is expected to pay toward a student’s educational costs. This federal calculation is based on family earnings, assets, students in college and size of family. If the SAR reports that you are receiving a pell grant, a supplemental educational opportunity grant, an academic competitiveness grant, or a national science and math grant, you will not repay any of those grants.
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Guidance Department 
Sumner County Schools