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Students who entered 9th grade in the 2022-2023 school year
Class of 2026 report your awarded $cholarships HERE
Whether you plan to accept the scholarship or not, please report any awarded scholarships to Mrs. Rivers. It will count toward the PHS total scholarship amount and you will be recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony in May!
Upcoming Palisades Events:
No current events for 12th grade.
Graduation Dates for Class of 2026
End of Year Graduation Practice
TBA
Time: TBA
End of Year Graduation
TBA
Time: TBA
Summer Graduation
TBA
Time: TBA
Senior Assembly: September 2025
Senior Assembly: September 2025
Seniors and senior parents please review the Senior Assembly information presented to all 12th grade students and parents in September 2025.
Senior Assembly Class of 2025PDFmin (1).pdfCollege Visits:
Please see upcoming visits from college representatives to Palisades High School. All College Visits are also located in Naviance -> Colleges -> College Visits. If you would like to attend, please look out and respond to email from Mr. Lapham.
No current upcoming college visits.
Military Recruiter Visits
Military Recruiter Visits
Recruiters are here to meet with interested students! Please see below for Military Recruiter Schedules:
Army Reserves-Monday's (all lunches)
Army National Guard-Thursday's (all lunches)
Other branches...TBA.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities outside of PHS:
INROADS College Links is a college and career readiness program that provides high school students with professional and soft skill tools, goal setting and planning skills, and access to career immersion activities. INROADS welcomes high school students nationwide to apply!
Eligibility:
Must be a high school student
Have a GPA of at least 2.5
Committed to participate in the monthly sessions
More information and Application Link: https://inroads.org/college-links/
College Links Flyer (3) (2).pdfL.E.A.D. Ambassador Program is an interactive, engaging, and educational series with goals to increase participant knowledge of education equity issues, introduce racial equity and social justice lenses to change-making, expose participants to education policy as a career and those who practice it, and offer a small stipend/grant to kickstart change.
Summer Programs:
Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience offered on-campus and online. 9-12th grade high school students dive deep into a field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals.
Eligibility:
Current high school students in grades 9 through 12.
A clean high school disciplinary record.
A strong academic background combined with a genuine passion for learning.
Registration deadline: The application opens on November 1st. We accept students on a rolling basis until all programs are filled. There is no hard deadline to apply. Students are encouraged to apply early as popular institutes begin to implement waitlists in January.
Brown Pre-College Summer Program
Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You’ll enjoy the excitement and responsibility that comes from balancing rigorous academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades.
Eligibility:
Current high school students in grades 9 through 12.
A clean high school disciplinary record.
A strong academic background combined with a genuine passion for learning.
Registration deadline: The application opens on January 15th. We accept students on a rolling basis until all programs are filled. The hard deadline for all programs is May 9th 2025 Students are encouraged to apply early as popular institutes can fill up quickly.
CPCC Honeywell STEM Prep Program
CPCC is offering a free 4-week academic enrichment summer program for rising 11th grade, rising 12th grade, and/or graduating 12th grade students that are interested in attending Central Piedmont as a duel enrolled or 1st time college student in Fall 2025 and studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
STEM Prep will give participants an introduction to STEM topics at the college level. The summer session will be held for 4 weeks starting June 17 - July 17, 2025, in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm - 5:15pm. Also including lunch on Central Piedmont's Central Campus. STEM Prep completers will be given priority consideration for admission as a scholarshiped Honeywell STEM Academy Fellow for fall 2025.
Application Deadline: May 2nd 2025
Where to apply: Scan QR code on graphic ->
CPCC STEM Prep Flyer.pdfSTEM Prep Brochure.pdfNaviance:
How to match your Common App and Naviance accounts:
Please remember to complete the FERPA waiver before matching Common App and Naviance accounts so that counselors have permission to send your documents to listed colleges.
Requesting Teacher Recommendations on Naviance:
Special thanks to our alumni, Nadia Sesay, for creating a tutorial video to guide you through requesting teacher recommendations through Naviance. Remember to ask a teacher if they would mind providing a recommendation for you prior to sending them a request.
Scholarships:
Useful pages/apps to find scholarship opportunities:
Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities:
Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority Inc
Deadline: April 11th 2025
Requirements: Applicant must be a female high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need and be accepted into a 2 year or 4 year college/university, or trade program.
Reward Amount: Varies
Where to Apply: Paper application. Contact Mrs. Rivers for application.
NSDAR Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th 2025
Requirements: High school senior planning to study at an accredited Community College in North Carolina.
Reward Amount: $500
Where to Apply: Paper application. Contact Mrs. Rivers for application.
Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th 2025
Requirements: LGBTQIA+, Women, and/or BIPOC high school seniors who are majoring in computer science and are also pursuing other interests.
Reward Amount: up to $5,000
Where to Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/lyndsey-scott-coding-plus-scholarship/
North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship
Deadline: April 18th, 2025
Requirements: High school senior who has been accepted into a higher-education school (colleges, universities, technical institutes or trade institutes) with at least a 2.5 GPA, who has at least one parent who is a current member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or an active client of the Child Support Program.
Reward Amount: $2500
Where to Apply: https://nccscouncil.org/forms/
Bridging the Dream Scholarship
Deadline: April 25th 2025
Requirements: High school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution or a continuing education program during the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and strong moral character and submit a short video sharing a unique perspective, passion, or curiosity that drives their academic interests.
Reward Amount: Up to $10,000
Where to Apply: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
Crossword Maker Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th 2025
Requirements: Open to all current or incoming undergraduate students who will be enrolled for the fall 2025 semester or quarter. To be considered for the competition, all crosswords must be original, written solely by the applicant, and not previously published elsewhere. Additionally, they must be created and published publicly on Crossword Maker following all instructions and guidelines.
Reward Amount: $1,000
Where to Apply: https://blog.brightsprout.com/brightsprout-crossword-scholarship/
Useful Resources and Info:
Did you know??
Did you know??
You need 24 credits to graduate. These must include 4 English credits, 4 Math credits, 3 Science credits, 4 History credits, 1 Health & PE credit, and 8 elective credits, plus a CPR credential. Keep track of your graduation requirements with the Class of 2025 Checklist.
*If you plan on attending a 4 year University, it is STRONGLY encouraged to take 2 levels of the same foreign language and either Chemistry or Physics as your Physical Science Credit.
College GPA-SAT-ACT.pdfAverage GPA/SAT/ACT for Colleges/Universities
Do you fit the profile??
Do you fit the profile??
Take a look at the document to see if you fit the profile that colleges and universities are looking for. See a list of common Colleges/Universities along with the average GPA, SAT, and ACT scores they accept. Keep this information in mind for your dream school to ensure you are keeping up with the profile throughout high school! Every class counts!
Don't see a College/University you are interested in? Go to https://www.collegedata.com/ and search any school for information.
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