Parents of Seniors,

As graduation approaches, now is the time to think about making the final decision regarding college choice. Please be sure that the Financial Aid Application is completed, begin to discuss on or off campus housing, check the housing and meal plan deposit fees, as well as tuition deposits. Have those honest discussions needed to plan and prepare for the all-important college education. Should you need any guidance, please feel free to reach out to Coach Hankerson to discuss any concerns that you may have. Thanks.

To date we have had students accepted to:

Tallahassee Community College

Santa Fe Community College

Florida A&M University

Daytona State College

Arizona State University

University of Alabama

Johnson & Wales University

Clark-Atlanta University

Florida State University

Miami Dade College

Alabama State University

Our Seniors have also secured over $100,000 in scholarships to date!!!

Register for the My Future is Lit event at FAMU, February 24^th.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-future-is-lit-hbcu-college-career-fair-tickets-39290661426

We will meet for the event at the Lawson Center at 10:45am. Students must bring copies of their Educational Resume and Unofficial Transcripts. Business Casual attire is required. Parents are also invited to attend the Workshops that are offered. Don’t miss this great opportunity!!!

Please note that the 2^nd semester will take us into the testing season. Please be sure to remind your child of the importance of learning everything possible to ensure success and to meet graduation requirements.

To date we have had students accepted to:

Tallahassee Community College

Santa Fe Community College

Florida A&M University

Daytona State College

Arizona State University

University of Alabama

Johnson & Wales University

Clark-Atlanta University

Florida State University

Our Seniors have also secured over $75,000 in scholarships to date!!!

Happy New Year to each of you!!! We hope that your holiday was great and we are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2^nd semester. If you have not conferenced with your child’s teacher, please feel free to request a formal conference or a quick email update. Parents of Seniors, please be reminded of the $15 fee required for our 2^nd semester book study. We will study “How to Make College Work for You II”. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Hankerson at hankersone@leonschools.net. Please note that the 2^nd semester will take us into the testing season. Please be sure to remind your child of the importance of learning everything possible to ensure success and to meet graduation requirements.

Wow the semester has ended!!! Parents of Seniors, please be reminded of the $15 fee required for our 2^nd semester book study. We will study “How to Make College Work for You II”. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Hankerson at hankersone@leonschools.net. 

Wow the semester is coming to a close!!! If you have not conferenced with your child’s teacher, please feel free to request a formal conference of a quick email update. Parents of Seniors, please be reminded of the $15 fee required for our 2^nd semester book study. We will study “How to Make College Work for You II”. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Hankerson at hankersone@leonschools.net. 

To date we have had students accepted to:

• Tallahassee Community College
• Santa Fe Community College
• Florida A&M University
• Daytona State College
• Arizona State University
• University of Alabama
• Johnson & Wales University

Our Seniors have also secured over $40,000 in scholarships to date

Hello Parents,

We are halfway through the 2nd 9 weeks and time is flying. It is imperative that our students are gaining the necessary knowledge to be successful. Please be sure to encourage your child each day to focus on what is important. Improving Writing skills, Inquiring about concepts, Collaborating with classmates to understand concepts and help each other, Organization of binders, and most of all improve Reading skills is what we are striving to do. Seniors are now researching their intended major and will present to their peers. Seniors should also search and apply for scholarshiprs. Have you had an honest discussion with your Senior about the plans after high school? Please feel free to contact Mr. Sea (9th grade Instructor) at sear@leonschools.net, Mrs. Engram (9th & 10 grade Instructor) at engramj@leonschools.net, Mrs. Cooper (10th & 11th grade Instructor) at cooperg2@leonschools.net, or Coach Hankerson (10th & 12th grade Instructor) at hankersone@leonschools.net. 

Hello Parents,

We have completed the 1^st nine weeks and will continue to implement AVID strategies. All students have received binders and dividers tutorials are in full swing. Our Seniors are began the college application process and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened October 1st. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Roosevelt Sea, sear@leonschools.net, Johnnie Engram, engramj@leonschools.net, Genise Cooper, cooperc@leonschools.net or Earl Hankerson, hankersone@leonschools.net. Also visit www.avid.org for more details. 

Hello Parents.  

We are past the midway point of the nine weeks and will continue to implement AVID strategies. Our students have received binders and dividers and began tutorials this week. Our Seniors are beginning the college application process and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened October 1st. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Roosevelt Sea, sear@leonschools.net, Johnnie Engram, engramj@leonschools.net, Genise Cooper, cooperc@leonschools.net or Earl Hankerson, hankersone@leonschools.net . Also visit www.avid.org  for more details. 

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year. We are looking forward to an exciting year full of academic challenges to improve your student. We hope for the best for all of our students and we look forward to your support as our program is poised to grow and prosper. This year, we welcome Mrs. Johnnie Mae Engram and Mrs. Genise Cooper to our AVID Team. Students will still be instructed by Mr. Roosevelt Sea and Mr. Earl Hankerson. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Earl Hankerson at hankersone@leonschools.net or Dr. Aretha McNeil at mcneila@leonschools.net and also visit www.avid.org for more details. We are anticipating a great year and look forward to great success.