Royall High School
CLASS OF 2024
Class overview
This page is run through the Royall High School Counseling Office. It covers information students and parents/guardians need to know regarding Graduation, Scholarships, Applications, and other college/career opportunities for the Senior Class of 2024.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, February 16th
MidQuarter
Tuesday, February 20th
Progress Reports sent home with students
Tuesday, March 12th
Job Shadow Day
Reminders
Parents and guardians can always check their student's grades on Skyward. If you are unable to or unsure of how to access your skyward account, please call or email Jody Green- Phone: 608-462-2600, Email: greenj@royall.k12.wi.us
Don't wait until Parent/Teacher Conferences to communicate with your students teachers! Reach out via phone or email. Check out the Staff Directory or call 608-462-2600.
This year School Counselor, Hailey Brown, will be on maternity leave for 12 weeks between January-April. During that time she will be reachable by email only and plans to respond within 2 business days. In the meantime, a School Counseling Intern through UW Superior, Cindy Plymesser, will be at school tending to the day-to-day operations. She can be contacted via email or phone. See all contact information at the bottom of this page.
Opportunities
Gundersen St. Joseph's recently obtained a grant through Allied Health for workforce development. This grant offers 100% paid tuition and books to obtain your degree through Western Technical College for the following careers:
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Applications need to be completed by March 1, 2024. After application review, interviews will be conducted to find the right candidate for the program. Students will need to enroll and be accepted into the Western Technical College Program for the Fall Semester of 2024, this interview timeline should give them adequate time to do this.
FREE APPLICATIONS TO WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE- Any student who applies to Western Technical College in the month of April will have the $30 application fee waived.
FAFSA Opened December 31st
The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid to help pay for attendance at college between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. We may initiate pauses for site maintenance and to make technical updates as needed to provide you with a better experience.
STEPS TO FILLING OUT THE FAFSA
Step 1: Collect Documents -click on the link to see what documents you need to collect in order to fill out the FAFSA
Step 2: Create an FSA ID -Parents/guardians and students need to create an account. Students have already created their FSA ID. They wrote down their account information and took a picture of the document. It is being stored in the Counseling Office and if they need that information reach out and we can provide it.
Step 3: Fill out the 2024-2025 FAFSA -Check with your college to see deadlines to complete the FAFSA (UW Financial Aid Information)
Need FAFSA ASSISTANCE?
FAFSA Completion Night- Viterbo University is hosting a FAFSA Completion Night at Hillsboro High School on Wednesday, January 31st at 6:30 pm in the HHS Cafeteria (just inside the doors you would enter for other events at HHS). Viterbo University representatives will be there to present everything you need to know about financial aid and the FAFSA. Please feel free to stay and complete the FAFSA while a financial aid staff member is here to assist. If possible bring a device (your students Chromebook works) and all of the information in Step 1 above. Prior to attending, both students and parents/guardians need to have created their FSA ID (Step 2).
College Goal Virtual and In-Person Events- College Goal has in-person and virtual events that you can register for. If you attend a College Goal event you will be entered to earn a scholarship. Learn more about that scholarship opportunity here.
FAFSA Youtube Videos- Click on the image to see videos that overview each part of the FAFSA.
Scholarships
College-Specific Scholarships
Each technical college or university will have scholarship opportunities for students who are attending that post-secondary institution. Look at your institution's Financial Aid page for scholarship instructions.
Local ScholarshipS
Local Scholarships: Local scholarships are offered to Royall High School Seniors. Each have different eligibility and submission requirements, deadlines, and application processes. This list is updated regularly as scholarships are added and edited each year.
For full scholarship details have your student log into their Xello accounts and select "College Planning". Link is attached to image above.
National Scholarship Sites
Fastweb: Log on and create your profile! Once you complete your profile you'll have access to Fastweb's database of more than 1.5 million scholarships. That's $3.4 billion dollars in funding - all available to students like you!
College Board: Applying to college is a complicated process, so College Board has created a program that guides you through it. This scholarship program is open to all students and it doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.
Counselor Recommendation: Spend a majority of your time filling out local and college-specific scholarships as they are specific to certain students, which means less students are applying for them making it more likely to earn awards.
Graduation Information
Dates
Senior Awards Night
When: Friday, May 17th
Where: Royall High School Gymnasium
Time: 6:30 pm
Seniors Last Day
When: Tuesday, May 21st
Special Note: If students do not have all of their work completed or are not passing all of their classes by the end of the day, they will need to attend school on the following Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Senior Class Trip
When: Wednesday, May 22nd
Where: Mall of America
Time: Depart @ 8:00 am, Return @ 8:00 pm
Special Note: Students will need to bring their own money to spend on the trip. Transportation is covered via fundraising efforts!
Graduation Practice
When: Friday, May 24th
Where: Royall High School Gymnasium
Time: 10:00 am
Graduation Ceremony
When: Saturday, May 25th
Where: Royall High School Gymnasium
Time: 10:00 am, Doors open at 9:00 am
Special Note: There is not a limit on number of spectators invited. Graduation will also be live streamed via our Youtube Account.
sHOP gRADUATION pRODUCTS
Royall School District goes through Jostens for all of your student's graduation needs. Celebrate your graduate’s accomplishments. Shop announcements, class apparel, cap & gown, senior jewelry and more!
Testing
ASVAB
If you're thinking about joining the military, it is required to complete the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Scoring high on the ASVAB will require study and concentration: ASVAB Test Prep. We will be hosting a Spring ASVAB test, date will be coming soon!
Placement Testing
College-Bound students may be asked to take a placement test prior to attending their institution.
UW Placement Testing- You’ll need to register for your placement test dates ahead of time. Registration opens in February, and tests take place in spring and summer. If you’re unable to take them during the times offered, contact the campus you plan to attend. Your admissions letter should state who to contact in this situation and list which tests you need to take.
Technical College Placement Testing- ACT scores can determine what courses you are able to take in college. If your scores are not high enough your institution may require you to take the ACCUPLACER. Please contact your college's admissions office to determine if you will need to do any placement testing.
Private College Placement Testing- Wisconsin's 22 private, nonprofit undergraduate colleges and universities are test optional for Fall 2024. To determine whether it is best to submit a score or if you need any further placement testing, get in touch with an admission representative.
ACT
ACT
If your Senior is interested in retaking the ACT, they can register by logging into their MyACT account. Students have all created their accounts and if they forgot their account information contact the Counseling Office. ACT also provides test prep materials that are delivered by the experts, and designed to fit your study preferences and your budget. Seniors are welcome to attend ACT Prep sessions that are available every Tuesday and Thursday during Pride in November-March.
Click on the image for ACT registration information.
Resources
Use the links below for more information.
College/Career Exploration
WI Universities/Colleges