Information for 11th Graders
Information for 11th Graders
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Need a letter of recommendation for a scholarship, academic program, or job?
Please complete the FIHS Student Brag Sheet and email your counselor to request a recommendation!
Scholarship Opportunity and Recognition Ceremony for Juniors!
Fountain Inn High School has the opportunity to nominate two students from our Junior class to apply for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Student of Integrity Award, worth $1000. This award is designed to recognize students who personify high character through leadership, community service, academic achievement, and overall personal integrity.
Students who would like to be considered for nomination should complete the google form linked below by Thursday March 26. Submissions will be reviewed by a scholarship panel, and two students will be chosen to represent FIHS. The nominated students will then complete a Student of Integrity Award Application packet, which will be due on Monday April 13. Students who are chosen by the BBB as award recipients will be recognized at the BBB's Annual Celebration of Ethics in November 2026. Recognized students must be present at the celebration in order to receive their award.
Google Form application link:
Paid internships are available for current Sophomores and Juniors for Summer 2026 through LaunchGVL. Application deadline is April 2 at 4:00 pm.
Students should apply directly by going to www.launchgvl.org and then clicking positions. You can apply by clicking on the position(s) of choice.
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) is excited to announce that applications for the 2026-27 College Process Ambassador Program are now open! From now until July 1st, high school juniors and seniors across the state have the opportunity to apply to become one of our ambassadors.
Our College Process Ambassadors play a vital role in supporting their peers by:
Highlighting college application and success resources.
Assisting others through community outreach.
Promoting and participating in key college access events such as College Application Month, College Goal SC (FAFSA First), and College and Career Decision Month.
Creating and sharing engaging social media content on SCCANGO platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube).
Ambassadors obtain up to $1,000 in scholarship funds, personalized support and feedback from CHE, and professional training on how to support other students during the college application journey.
To be considered for the program, students must submit:
A completed nomination form (must be submitted by counselor, principal or other school official).
An unofficial copy of high school transcript.
A College Process Ambassador application (including a 1,500 word essay).
Presentation from the Junior Parent Meeting on Monday, 10/27.
Senior Survival Guide CO 2027.pdfJunior IGP Materials & Handouts
Junior IGP Handout 25-26.pdfJunior Timeline 2025.pdfJunior year Checklist/Timeline:
Fall (August-December)
PSAT - qualifying for National Merit
IGP Meetings- planning for Senior Year!
Start your college visits - Juniors and Seniors get 3 each year excused
Challenge yourself academically
Prepare for your ACT/SAT
Attend the college fair
Update your resume with your involvement
ASVAB Test
Spring (January-May)
Start drafting your college essay/personal statement
School day ACT/SAT
WIN test
Apply for internships in your career field of interest
Create your Brag Sheet for letters of recommendation
Palmetto Girls/Boys State
Junior year is the year of starting to put your plans into place.
Get to know yourself. What is it you want to pursue as a career? What do you want to study? Think about your goals and values and what types of careers interest you.
Research careers you are interested in. What do those careers entail for training and/or education? Some jobs require work experience, technical certificates and degrees, a 2 year degree, some a 4 year degree, and some require a graduate degree.
Do you want to attend college after high school? If yes:
Research Colleges
Visit Colleges online or in person if possible
Take standardized college entrance exams like the ACT or SAT. You can take these several times even into your senior year if necessary.
Narrow your list of potential colleges to 3-8 or a number that seems reasonable to you.
College Visits
Juniors and seniors are allowed up to three college visits each year. Each visit must be to a different institution. In order for a college day to count as a field trip, you must bring written proof of your visit to the institution on the college’s letterhead the day you return to school. The attendance clerk will collect and file your proof in the attendance office.
If you fail to follow this procedure exactly, your college visit will count as an absence and count against your allotted absences per semester.
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