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Home Sports Calendar Faculty & Administration Resources and Link School Store Contact Us	Important Dates & Deadlines................	Next ACT Test Date: June 13, 2009 Late Registration Deadline Dates (fee required): May 22,2009
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		ACT............... The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Click on the link to the left to register online to take the ACT, access information about the next ACT test date, get tips for taking the test, and to learn about score reports and career planning.
	SAT................. Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year. Click on the link to the right to learn more about the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, register online, and view and send your SAT scores.
		FAFSA......Free Application for Federal Student Aid The FAFSA is the federal application for financial aid, and it may also be used to apply for aid from other sources, such as your state or school. The deadlines for your state or schools may be different from the federal deadlines and you may be required to complete additional forms. Click on the link to the left to complete the FAFSA Application online and learn more about financial aid and scholarships for college!
	Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program............ TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Award amount - $4,000 for 4-year institutions; $2,000 for 2-year institutions (no more than cost of attendance) Entering freshmen (High School Class of 2005 and thereafter) must have a minimum of a 21 ACT (980 SAT) OR Overall weighted minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) Home School graduates – minimum 21 ACT (980 SAT) GED Applicants – minimum 525 and 21 ACT (980 SAT) If a student ceases to be eligible for HOPE, except for GAMS and HOPE Access Grant, the student may regain HOPE, one-time only. Click on the link to the right to apply online for a Tennessee Lottery Scholarship and learn more about the program!
		Federal Student Aid PIN............. The Federal Student Aid Pin Web site is your source of information for the Federal Student Aid PIN.Your PIN can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid and to access your U.S. Department of Education records online. If you receive a PIN, you agree to not disclose or share your PIN with anyone. Your PIN serves as your electronic signature and provides access to your personal records. You should never give your PIN to anyone, including commercial services that offer to help you complete your FAFSA. Click on the link to the left to apply online for your Federal Student Aid PIN!
	TCIDS..................Tennessee Career Information Delivery System The Tennessee Career Information Delivery Systemis funded by the State Department of EducationCareer & Technical Division. TCIDS is an interactive website that assists students in determining future career and educational goals.The site contains: An Interest Survey A data base of over 700 occupations Career videos (closed-captioned and Spanish) A searchable data base of Colleges and Universities Career and education planning resources for counselors, students, parents, and administrators Tennessee “Career of the Week” videos Click on the link to the right to find your career!
		Pathways..... This site is designed for individuals seeking to make a career decision. It includes the 16 career clusters and the occupational pathways for careers included in the each career cluster. Once you have selected a specific occupational pathway, you will find the educational institutions in the state of Tennessee that provide the required training to enter that field. The site also includes a link to a contact on each campus to assist you with your educational goals. Click on the link to the left to research a "pathway."
	Planning Your Dreams..... Use the Tennessee College and Career Planning System to assess your interests, skills, and work values. Sponsored by Edsouth, every student in Tennessee is able to access this planning system free of charge. STEP 1: Contact your school counselor or career planning staff person for your free batch code. STEP 2: Create your own account by clicking on "New Users" to the right. If you have already created an account, you may begin using the Tennessee College and Career Planning System. Click on the link to the right to start "planning your dreams!"
		Tennessee Career Clusters...... This is the official website for the States' Career Clusters Initiative (SCCI). This website serves as a clearinghouse for Career Clusters research, products, services and technical assistance for implementation of the States' Career Clusters Framework for lifelong learning. Career clusters identify pathways from secondary school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school, and the workplace, so students can learn in school and what they can do in the future. This connection to future goals motivates students to work harder and enroll in more rigorous courses. Click on the link to the left to investigate a wide range of career choices. The career cluster approach makes it easier to understand the relevance of required courses and helps to select elective courses more wisely.