ACT Tutoring for June 13 ACT

ACT Boot Camp

at Robert E. Lee High School

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

June 8, 2014 through June 11, 2015

Way to Go, Class of 2015!

The school counselors have totaled the amount of scholarship money the class of 2015 earned and reported to us …..

$1,003,838

Way to go Class of 2015!

June ACT Tutoring

ACT Boot Camp

Session 1

at Robert E. Lee High School

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

June 1, 2014* through June 5, 2015
Boot Camp for Monday, June 1st has been cancelled due to graduation ceremony

ACT Boot Camp

Session 2

at Robert E. Lee High School

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

June 8, 2014 through June 11, 2015

Textbook Return

Students can turn in Robert E. Lee textbooks Monday through Thursday to the textbook room in the cafeteria during their lunch for the remainder of the school year.  

Students can turn FSCJ books in Friday, May 29, at 9:00 a.m. to the Dual Enrollment Bookroom (rm 334). Click here to submit your textbook information. Do not leave your textbooks or grade report with anyone or any other place at REL! This can result in your name being added to the debt list, FSCJ schedule being cancelled, or your transcript being withheld.

Senior Information

Seniors must have their lockers cleaned out by Tuesday, May 19th

Seniors should return all books to the book room (in cafeteria) before leaving campus

Senior last day of school - May 20th

Senior award ceremony - May 21st at 6:30

Mandatory graduation rehearsal - May 22 at 8 am in REL auditorium

Senior paintball day - May 26th

Senior skating party - May 27th

Cap and Gown distribution - May 28th at 8 am (students who haven't paid for a cap and gown will be required to pay $75.00 at this time - cash or money order only - payable to Herff Jones)

Any and all senior debts must be paid before a cap and gown will be distributed

All academic concerns must be cleared before a cap and gown will be distributed

Senior picnic - May 28th (after cap & gown disbursement) *This requires a pre-payment

Senior pool party - May 29th

Mandatory graduation rehearsals - May 22 at 8 am in the REL auditorium and June 1 @ Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (time will be announced)

More questions?  See link for Mrs. Morrison's PowerPoint from senior parent night:  Click here for more senior activity information

Senior End of Course Exams (CGA's)

Seniors-

If you missed an end of course exam (CGA) then the make up day is Tuesday, May 19th.  It will be your responsibility to get with the teacher to determine a good time to make up the CGA.

Extra Graduation Ticket Reminder

Seniors - you must turn in FAFSA confirmation e-mails and college acceptance letters to your counselor by noon on Tuesday, May 19th in order to get your extra graduation tickets.

If you have questions about how many graduation tickets you can get, click here for Mrs. Morrison's (activity director) end of year PowerPoint for seniors.

#ThinkAheadThursday - FAFSA Completion Rates

Did you know  

ONLY 1 in 3 REL seniors have completed 

the 2015-2016 FAFSA?! 

That means  

2 of every 3 SENIORS are leaving 

$$$ on the table 

even though 8 out of 10 SENIORS plan on attending college next year!

Completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the single most important thing you can do to get assistance paying for college. The U.S. Department of Education uses the FAFSA to determine students’ eligibility for federal student aid. Every year, the federal government awards about $150 billion in the form of grants, work-study funds, and low-interest loans to help millions of students pay for college. Many state governments and colleges also use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for nonfederal aid.

$150 BILLION! 

Part of that could be yours - if you fill out the form!

Don't delay. Do it today!

Click here for more information about the FAFSA!

FSCJ Scholarships - Due May 25th

If you are planning on attending FSCJ this fall and have not applied for scholarships, hurry!  The priority scholarship deadline is May 25^th. 

There are pages of scholarships out there for FSCJ, don’t miss an opportunity for FREE money for college!

Directions for the general scholarship application is below. 

1. Log into their FSCJ Connections Account (only applied students can apply for scholarships).
2. Set-up their FSCJ Email (if they have not done so). The email set-up cannot be done at school because of the fire wall. On the home page for Connections, there is a big button on the left that says email. Once they click it and put in their FSCJ user name and password and select their time zone, they should go right to their email. 
3. Next go back to the Connections home page. Click on “scholarships” (three up from the bottom on the right side on the main Connections page).
4. Once on the page with the list of scholarships, click “Sign-up” (up in the top right corner).
5. On the next page they need to use their FSCJ email to sign-up. That email will be their FSCJ student user id and @students.fscj.edu.
6. An email will be sent their FSCJ email and they can link to the application.
• The essay is required.
• They need two letters of recommendations or the email addresses of two people willing to act as references. 

Florida Conference of Black State Legislators 2015 Scholarship Application - Due June 1

Scholarship Application: Click Here for Scholarship Application

Message to seniors on campus at Robert E. Lee (NOT early college seniors)

Seniors on campus at REL (not FSCJ)-

The book room is open during your lunch Monday-Thursday for the remainder of the school year.  If you have books that you need to return, then be sure to do that before May 19^th.  Failure to turn in textbooks will result in additional fines added to your student debt.  If you have outstanding student debt, then you will not be allowed to walk for graduation.

Parents - Link to Check Student Grades

Parents:

You can check your child's grades online.  Click the link below and enter your username and password.  If you don't know your username and password then come to the school with your picture ID and the username and password will be given to you.  Or, you can ask your child to log in for you.  Their login and password is the same login and password that they use to log into the computers at school (yes, they know it - don't let them tell you they don't).

https://dcps.mygradeportal.com/sso/index/dcps?ReturnUrl=%2f

Prom - FYI

If you are attending prom, please know that the formal dress code will be strictly enforced.  The dress code can be found here:  http://www.duvalschools.org/Page/10748

In addition, we have been asked to let students know that prom tickets cannot be sold or transferred.  You will need an ID to enter the prom.

Message to ON CAMPUS seniors regarding textbooks (NOT FSCJ books)

Seniors on campus at REL (not FSCJ)-

The book room is open during your lunch Monday-Thursday for the remainder of the school year.  If you have books that you need to return, then be sure to do that before May 19^th.  Failure to turn in textbooks will result in additional fines added to your student debt.  If you have outstanding student debt, then you will not be allowed to walk for graduation.

Prom dress code information

Parents/Junior/Seniors

Prom is Saturday, May 11th.  The event begins at 7pm and ends at 11pm at Everbank Field.

All students should abide by the school's formal wear dress code which can be found on the school's website:  http://www.duvalschools.org/Page/10748

Senior Class Breakfast Information

Any senior interested in attending the senior class breakfast must purchase a ticket in advance.  

There are only 150 spots available and the cost is $12.  

The breakfast will be held at the Potter's House Soul Food Bistro on May 27th at 8:30am.  

Payment can be made beginning on May 6th - May 13th to Mrs Morrison in room 892.  

Grad Bash Dress Code

Grad Bash Dress Code - https://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Grad-Bash/Dress-Code.aspx    

Note: Dress Code is set by Universal Studios, not DCPS or REL. 

You’ll be ok if you wear the following:

Girls
Dresses, skirts, capris or Bermuda shorts, no shorter than mid-thigh

·         Casual pants (including jeans)

·         Casual blouses and tops with sleeves at least three inches wide

·         Comfortable shoes
(including tennis shoes, dress sandals, boots and flip-flops)

·         Purses no larger than 8.5" x 5.5"

·         Cameras and cell phones

Guys
Casual pants or shorts (including khakis and jeans), secured at waist

·         Shirts with sleeves (golf/polo, dress and T-shirts with sleeves), sport jackets and dress suits

·         Comfortable shoes
(including tennis shoes, dress shoes, boots and flip-flops)

·         Cameras and cell phones

If you wear any of these things you will not be allowed on the bus:

Unacceptable attire*
Clothing affiliated with any school, sports team, group, club, etc.
(ex: letterman jackets, clothing with school logos, etc.)

·         Gang paraphernalia, jewelry, tattoos, clothing or other insignias of any kind

·         Clothing or accessories with area codes

·         Visible undergarments

·         Clothing with visible tears, holes, and shredding

·         Belts, wallet chains, or jewelry of any kind containing spikes

·         Extremely revealing clothing including: bathing suit tops, bottoms, or see-through clothing of any kind

·         Any clothing deemed inappropriate at a school function

·         Guys may not wear tank tops or undershirts

·         Clothing with language or graphics that are obscene, offensive or suggestive of sexual, vulgar, drug, alcohol, or tobacco-related messaging

·         Hats and other head attire

·         All backpacks, briefcases, hip packs, camera bags, tote bags, and oversized purses larger than 8.5" x 11"

·         Weapons, knives, laser pointers, and chemical irritants of any kind

·         Over-the-counter medications; tobacco or tobacco related products such as lighters, matches, pipes, etc.;
and alcohol or any controlled substance

·         Any containers with fluids of any kind; this includes water, any drinks and perfumes

·         Aerosol cans/bottles of any type

·         Guys and girls may not wear basketball shorts of any kind

·         Girls may not wear tube tops, tube top dresses, one-shoulder shirts or any off the shoulder dresses of any kind

9 scholarships for YOU!

Good afternoon seniors!  Below you will find 9 different scholarships that you can apply for.  Please take the time to READ them!

1.       Get Girls Golfing Scholarship- $1,500- 1 Award (Deadline: May 15, 2015)

To be eligible for the Get Girls Golfing Scholarship you must:

A)     Be a female student in her senior year of high school.

B)      Intend on playing golf as a freshman.

C)      Attend a 2 or 4 year college.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10971/get_girls_golfing_scholarship.php

2.       MCO Scholarship- $500- Many Awards (Deadline: May 15, 2015)

To be eligible for the MCO scholarship you must:

A)     Be attending college or university no later than December of 2015.

B)      Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by December of 2015.

C)      Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2015.

D)     Be currently in your last year of high school or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college/university.

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/available_scholarships_2015.php

3.       Scholarship Points Award- $10,000- 12 Awards (Deadline: May 15, 2015)

To be eligible for the Scholarship Points Award a student must:

A)     Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

B)      Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.

To date, Edvisors has given away more than $650,000 through their scholarship program

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10959/2015_scholarship_points_awards_scholarship.php

4.       LM Scholarship- $500- 1 Award (Deadline: May 31, 2015)

To be eligible for the LM Scholarship a student must:

A)     Be currently enrolled or expected to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.

B)      Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.

C)      Be a US resident or a Canadian resident and must also attend a school in Canada or the US.

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/grants.php

5.       Odenza Vacations Scholarship- $500- 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2015)

To be eligible for the Odenza Vacations Scholarship a student must:

A)     Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1^st, 2015

B)      Submit answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 1^st deadline.

C)      Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

D)     Be a resident of the United States or Canada.

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/odenza.php

6.       Got a Spine Scholarship- $500- 1 Award (Deadline: June 2, 2015)

To be eligible for this scholarship a student must:

A)     Be attending college or university no later than October of 2015.

B)      Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2015.

C)      Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

D)     Be a US resident

E)      Be attending a school in the US by October of 2015.

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/2015_college_scholarships.php

7.       Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship- $1,000- 5 Awards (Deadline: June 15, 2015)

To be eligible for this scholarship a student must:

A)     Be a graduating high school senior or have graduated from high school within the past two years.

B)      Be enrolled in a college-level program, university or an accredited automotive technical program by September of the year you are applying.

C)      Priority will be given to those pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.

Applications can be found by going to: http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10527/aia_and_the_global_automotive_aftermarket_symposium_scholarship_scholarship.php

8.       BBG Communications Scholarship- $500- 1 Award (Deadline: June 30, 2015)

To be eligible for this scholarship a student must:

A)     Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2015.

B)      Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award.

C)      Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Applications can be found by going to: http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9824/bbg_communications_scholarships_scholarship.php

9.       S.L.A.C. Scholarship Program- $500- 1 Award (Deadline: September 15, 2015)

To be eligible for this scholarship a student must:

A)     Be enrolled in full-time studies at a college, trade, or technical school by no later than September 2015.

B)      Be currently residing in the US and intend on continuing studies in the United States.

C)      Complete the Online Application no later than September 15, 2015.

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentloanrepaymentprogram.org

PFLAG Scholarship - Due 6/1

Parents Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons Jacksonville Chapter Organized in 1992

SCHOLARSHIP  OPPORTUNITY

PFLAG of Jacksonville is awarding $2,000 in scholarships to OUT lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students who reside in the Jacksonville and northeast Florida Area-Duval, Nassau, Clay, St. Johns, Clay Counties

The Scholarship application form can be found at :  Must be received by 6/1/2015

Deadline June 1, 2013

www.pflagjax.org

 
The deadline for applications is June 1, 2013

Jesse B. Smith Scholarship - Due 5/15

Jesse B. Smith

Memorial Scholarship

The Jesse B. Smith Memorial Scholarship Review Committee is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for deserving and qualified persons residing in Duval County. Scholarships of $1,000.00 are intended for the 2015-2016 academic year and must be used for tuition expenses at any higher education institution located in Duval County offering an undergraduate or graduate degree in urban studies, planning, public administration or a related field. Applications and other related information are available at the Jacksonville Planning and Development Department, 214 North Hogan Street, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, or by download from http://www.coj.net/Departments/Planning+and+Development.aspx

(Jesse B. Smith Memorial Scholarship link found on the left-hand side of this web page).

The deadline for applications is Friday, May 15, 2015.

Attention Seniors - RE: Senior T-Shirts

Seniors that purchased a senior package:

Mrs. Dalton will be distributing t-shirts TODAY during lunch and immediately after school on the 3rd floor!  After today, she will be testing until Wednesday of next week and no shirts will be given out what so ever!! 

Junior Parent Night Presenation

Parents of 11th graders:

If you missed the junior parent night on 4/23, hosted by the school counselors at Robert E. Lee, please click here for a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.

No Senior End of Year Permission Slip on File with Mrs. Morrison = NO GRADUATION CEREMONY

Seniors-

A GREAT number of you have NOT turned in your senior end of year event permission slip to Mrs. Morrison.  Remember GRADUTATION is a senior end-of-year event.  So if you’d like to attend your own graduation ceremony, It is suggested that you get the permission slip signed and returned to her ASAP.

The permission slip can be found here.  Forms can also be located in the main office near the main circulation desk.  Students may seek assistance from Mrs. Morrison during change of classes Thursday, 4/23 and Friday, 4/24.

Parents-

If you have not signed a permission form for this event please sign and return it to school via your child as soon as possible.

Scholarship Opportunity for Hispanic Students - Deadline May 4

The Achieving The Dream Scholarship is for Hispanic/Latino descent students who are pursuing their Associates of Bachelors Degree and meet the following criteria: 

o    U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident only

o    Pursuing bachelors degree

o    At least one parent or grandparent of Hispanic/Latino origin

o    Minimum GPA 3.0

o    Being a resident of one of the 5 counties (Duval, Baker, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau)

You can refer students directly to me. I'm chairing the scholarship committee of the  First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Please help us spread the word. 

Deadline to apply is May 4.

Information for seniors about final transcripts and Florida financial aid application

Seniors-

If you were absent the day that Ms. Patterson came into your English class to help you fill out the Florida financial aid form or the blue final transcript request form, then you still need to take care of those things.

Please stop by the counseling offices and fill out a blue ‘2015 Graduate Transcript Request Form’ then give the form to your counselor.  This form will ensure that your final transcripts are sent to the college(s) of your choice during the summer (late June/early July).  

You will also need to go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org and fill out the Florida financial aid application.  The helpful hints guide can be found here to help you with the process.  It’s really easy and it’ll only take about 15 minutes, if you need help = see your counselor.

A longer version of the classroom presentation can be found here:  http://leehighschoolgraduation.blogspot.com/2015/04/junior-classroom-guidance-lesson-from.html

The counselors will get a list of students who have errors on their Florida financial aid application, if that’s you then we will call you into our offices to help you correct the application.

Avrek Law Scholarship - $5,000 - Due June 1

The scholarship contest is hosted by Avrek Law, and is open to all undergraduate, and graduate students who are attending, or plan to attend a two or four year university. The deadline for entries is June 1, 2015. The prize amounts range from $1,250 - $5,000.

The link to all the scholarship information and rules are on this page: www.Avrek.com/scholarships . 

Parent Letter for Virtual Options

Parents:

Please click here for the annual parent letter advising of the virtual options available to your children.

Math Tutoring for End of Course Exams

Math Camps - Get prepared for Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II EOCs! 

Tutoring for math EOCs offered every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30-4:30

Alg I - rm 855, Geom - rm 845, Alg 2 - rm 846

Junior Classroom Guidance Lesson from Ms. Patterson

Juniors, 

I promised you while I was in your English class that I would post the PowerPoint presentation on career and college readiness for you.

Click on link below to see the presentation electronically.

Junior Classroom Guidance Lesson


If you have any specific questions, please see your school counselor.

:)
Ms. Patterson

Scheidel Scholarship - Deadline May 5th

Individuals who wish to receive the Scheidel Scholarship must meet the following criteria

Be affiliated with one of the following:

• Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville
• The Foundation Academy
• The Children's Home Society
• The PACE Center for Girls
• Recipient of the Herbert W. Scheidel Community Leadership in Action Award
• Former University of North Florida Scheidel Scholars

Click here for application

CoJ Lifeguard Training Schedule