Check @Ms.CalhounsAdvising for updated info as well
*if you don't have instagram, email me and I'll send you my posts separately*
Juniors: Be on the lookout for more info for Junior Night soon!
Seniors: Be on the lookout for Countdown to College Series on Instagram for college prep tips :)
April 18 - 27th: Spring Break !!
May 1: National College Decision Day
May 27-30: Senior Week!
November
Create your FAFSA account (aka: FSA ID)
It takes a few days to process, so get it done ASAP so you don't have to worry about it in December.
Ms. Calhoun will be calling down Seniors to discuss post-secondary plans and progress :)
December 1
FAFSA OPENS!!
You may want to wait a few days to start your application, as it typically glitches, and that will not affect your aid amount in any way :)
Visit my "FAFSA" page for more FAFSA info
October
Fill out RDS! You will need it for EVERY NC college application. Click the link to verify in-state status :)
This qualifies your for in-state tuition !!!
Look out for your new Simplified College Application from NC College Connect, more info:
October 21-27: COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!!
FREE application for participating colleges THROUGH CFNC
Ms. Calhoun will be in person EVERY DAY to help with applications
Monday - Tuesday: Student Services 345
Wednesday - Friday: Media Center
There is a RAFFLE check your email for how to enter!
October 21: College Fair in WCHS Gym register here !!
This is an amazing networking opportunity and a chance to talk to admission reps from the school you want to attend!
Additional raffle entires for attending and connecting with 3+ reps (screenshot from StriveFair required as proof)
August 22, 4pm - 7pm
Open House - Freshmen and Transfer Students
August 26
FDOC!!
June 1 - 30, Monday - Friday
Virtual FAFSA Office Hours - Ask any questions about FAFSA, award letters, scholarships, loans, etc, or just have a dedicated space to co-work and get the FAFSA finished with someone available to help answer questions as needed! Both parents and students can sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA4A82CA4FCCE9-50035134-fafsa
May 30th
Senior Decision Day Celebration!
Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Snacks, Drinks, Games (Cornhole, ladder golf, cards), Tye-dye, Raffle (dorm accessories and Amazon Gift Card), Music
Sign Up Required - Click here
Join us after the Senior Bike Ride and Wear your college gear!
April 27:
Junior Night (Students and parents of rising seniors)
April 1-5
Spring break!!
Friday 2/9:
FAFSA Application and Workshop (Juniors & Seniors - Media Center during 3rd Period)
Tuesday 2/13:
Young Waterfowler's Day (Wear Camo in honor and remembrance of dearly departed ECHS students)
Wednesday 2/14:
Scholarship Session with Mrs. Smith (Senior Focus)
Friday 2/16:
ACT Blitz - Practice Tests (Juniors - 600 Hallway)
Sunday 2/18:
NACAC Virtual College Fair 1-6pm (register here)
Monday 2/19:
NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
Tuesday 2/27:
ACT (Good luck y'all!!)
Thursday 2/29:
Scholarship Session with Mrs. Smith (Junior Focused, 2 sessions)
Saturday 3/23:
NACAC College and Career Fair (Charlotte Convention Center, 12-3pm)