SWI Photography will be on campus on Thursday, January 23^rd

ONE DAY ONLY to take cap & gown photos.  Photos will be taken in the lobby of the auditorium. 

This photo session is optional, however, these photos make a great keepsake and are fantastic to include with your graduation announcement.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please schedule your appointment using the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084baeab22a0f85-2020

You will have 3-4 poses taken (no sitting fee)

We recommend:

• Guys: wear or bring a white collared dress shirt and dark tie
• Ladies: wear a V-Neck top

SWI will provide the cap and gown.

Images will be viewable online within 2-3 weeks.

Previews will be mailed to your home address within 4 weeks.

SWI Photography

850-425-1010

800-226-0453

Attention Seniors:

This is a reminder that in order to qualify for the 7^th semester (early) Bright Futures Evaluation, you must complete your community service hours by the end of the first semester, December 20^th.  You have until January 17th to submit signed and completed forms to Mrs. Fisher in Guidance. You must also have completed the online application by January 17^th. (See below for instructions)

7^th semester evaluation includes the service hours earned by the end of the first semester, all grades earned through the end of the first semester, and test scores (ACT or SAT) earned by January 2020.

Remember, there is another (8^th semester) final Bright Futures Evaluation that includes all grades earned through second semester of senior year, test scores (ACT or SAT) earned through June 2020, service hours completed and submitted to Mrs. Fisher in Guidance by May 22^nd , and online application submitted by graduation.   Students who applied for the 7^th semester evaluation do not need to reapply.

Steps to Complete the Application Process:  

• Go to http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
• Select State Grants, Scholarships & Applications and then under First Time Applicants click on Create A Student Account and continue to complete the FFAA.

Please see Mrs. Brumage in Guidance if you have any questions.

Kim Brumage- brumagek@leonschools.net

The Key Scholarship is a great opportunity for seniors with an Individualized Education Plan who plan to pursue postsecondary education, vocational training, or other educational opportunities.  Please find the scholarship in the attachment and if you have any questions please contact Monica Verra-Tirado at monicaverratirado@gmail.com

Application is posted under the important documents section of the senior site.

Amanda Womble Thai

ESE Teacher

ESE Department Head

Chiles High School

850-488-1756

BRIGHT FUTURES & CLASS RANK INFORMATION

TWO IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS!!!

1.  BRIGHT FUTURES EARLY ROUND DEADLINES

This is a reminder that in order to qualify for the 7^th semester (early) Bright Futures Evaluation, you must complete your community service hours by the end of the first semester, December 20^th.  You have until January 17th to submit signed and completed forms to Mrs. Fisher in Guidance. You must also have completed the online application by January 17^th. (See below for instructions)

7^th semester evaluation includes the service hours earned by the end of the first semester, all grades earned through the end of the first semester, and test scores (ACT or SAT) earned by January 2020.

Remember, there is another (8^th semester) final Bright Futures Evaluation that includes all grades earned through second semester of senior year, test scores (ACT or SAT) earned through June 2020, service hours completed and submitted to Mrs. Fisher in Guidance by May 22^nd , and online application submitted by graduation.   Students who applied for the 7^th semester evaluation do not need to reapply.

Steps to Complete the Application Process:  

• Go to http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
• Select State Grants, Scholarships & Applications and then under First Time Applicants click on Create A Student Account and continue to complete the FFAA.

2. COMPLETION OF ONLINE COURSEWORK FOR CLASS RANKING:

Class rankings for recognition at the graduation ceremony are based on cumulative grade point average by the end of the first semester of senior year.  Students enrolled in an online class with LCVS or FLVS must have completed their course/s with the final grade issued by the deadline for teacher grade submission, which is January 8th.  It is strongly advised that students finish their online class by December 20th in order to ensure time to process the grade and credit.  No credit issued after January 8th will be included in senior rank.  Please see your counselor if you have any questions.

Please see Mrs. Brumage in Guidance if you have any questions.

Kim Brumage- brumagek@leonschools.net

Grad Bash Down Payment Due - December 4th!

Grad Bash at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure is Friday, April 17, 2020

Tickets are on sale now!!

1st PAYMENT: $85.00 non-refundable deposit is DUE December 4, 2019 

Total cost: $165.00

Payments can be made online or to Ms. Taylor room 14-104

NO ADDITIONAL SEATS WILL BE SOLD SECOND SEMESTER

Senior Yearbook Ads - Deadline to Order! - December 5th

Senior Fee / Cap & Gown Order - Due December 13th!

Dear Seniors/Parents:

Per your financial planning guide (see attached), all senior fee and cap & gown orders must be placed/paid for by December 13^th.

This fee is required for ALL seniors.   Payment/Orders must be made online at www.herffjones.com

Follow the prompts to order cap and gowns or use the link below:

https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/FL/LAWTON%20CHILES%20HIGH%20SCHOOL/09005569000/4292/continueShopping/1

You are only required to purchase the $100 Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Sr. Fee. (See bottom of the page below)

2019-2020 BEST & BRIGHTEST AWARDS

High School Seniors - wouldn't you love a scholarship that recognizes your dedication to education and the community? The Best & Brightest Awards are searching for the best of the best among Leon County seniors, to reward them for their commitment to excellence.

Best & Brightest awards are given in 15 different categories, ranging from business and science ... to art, foreign language and public speaking. Winners in each category will be recognized as being the elite at their school in their category - and that's some pretty impressive bragging rights!

Even better is the fact that each winner will also receive a cash prize. The first-place winner in each category will receive $1,500. Runners-up will receive $750, while honorable mention recipients will each get $500. All other school-based winners will receive at least a $100 cash scholarship.

And the top Best & Brightest finalists can qualify for even more scholarship packages available with Tallahassee Community College and the Southern Scholarship Foundation.

Students who have stood out in community service and academic achievements, and who possess exceptional leadership skills, are encouraged to apply. Each school's finalist will be interviewed and evaluated on his or her written application, and to assess the student's leadership abilities and confidence.

Maybe YOU will be next. If you are interested in participating this year, contact Mrs. Garner in guidance for more information.  garnern@leonschools.net

GRAD BASH 2020

SENIOR PANORAMIC PHOTO DATE CHANGE

Due to a scheduling conflict, our Class of 2020 senior panoramic photo has been rescheduled and will take place on Wednesday, October 23^rd during 2^nd period in the Gymnasium.

Seniors will report to the gymnasium after 1^st period.

Please see the flyer below for ordering information.

2020 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - SEMIFINALISTS

We are pleased to announce the following students have been named Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program

• Lyric Bearss
• Julia Hernandez
• Katherine Kirchhoff
• Ludong Li
• Andrew Shen
• Parul Singh
• Olusegun Sobanjo
• Jason Zhang

These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7, 600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring.  Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants.  The Nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than 1% of US high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.  The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of national total graduating seniors.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THESE STUDENTS!

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

COLLEGE WEEK LIVE

Florida Shines Webinar Registration

ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN

Pay your senior fee and order your cap & gown online TODAY at www.herffjones.com

Deadline is December 13th.

PAINT YOUR PARKING SPOT

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING GUIDE & CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CLASS OF 2020 - SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOS

Welcome to your Senior Year!  The first step of this exciting year is to have your formal yearbook photo taken. We want to make sure every senior is featured in the yearbook!

SWI Photography is our official yearbook photographer.   They have reserved June 24-28 exclusively for the Chiles graduating class of 2020!

Each of you should have received a postcard from SWI with an appointment time reserved just for you.

If you are not able to make the appointment you were given, please contact SWI at 800-226-0453 or email seniors@swiphoto.com