Show Me the Money

January 26, 2018

SENIOR GIRLS: CNHS the Columbus Police Department, along with the Indiana State Police and IU Police will be teaching a one-day awareness class available to all Senior Girls at CNHS. You can sign up by picking up a form in the Counseling Center. The class is offered at North on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 and will be the entire school day. There is no charge for the class. If you have questions, stop by the Counseling Center or contact Officer Stevens.

REMIND

Sign up to receive updates from the Counseling Center via text through your phone with Remind. This is a free app that you can download to your phone. Encourage your child to do the same.

Seniors Text 810-10 - with the words “join cnhs2018” Juniors Text 810-10 – with the words “join cnhs2019”

Students If your address has changed in the past 6 months, please contact Mrs. Addis in the Columbus North Counseling Center at 812-376-4292 to update your students’ records.

College Application Process

Go to the college’s website and locate the admission page, create an account, review the admissions requirement and complete the application. Before you submit the application, proofread the application. Last step is to request a transcript on Parchment.

With Naviance, students have COLLEGE and CAREER information at their fingertips! Students can access a link to the Naviance log-in page via the CNHS website. Once logged in, students can do the following: Career Planning o Interest Inventory

o Resume Builder

o Learning Style Inventory

o Career Search

o Cluster Finder

o Career Interest Profiler

o Identify a career of interest ->See what college majors lead to that career ->See what

colleges offer those majors!

o Personality Profiler

o Road trip Nation (career videos)

College Planning o Look up college information (cost, admission requirements, etc)

o Find the perfect college match based off of student interests, GPA, test scores, etc.

o Track colleges you are interested in and applying to.

o Register for college visits that happen at North High School.

Other Naviance Tools o Communicate with your counselor

o Keep private or shared journal entries

o Goal setting tool

o Complete surveys

SENIORS: Transcripts will be fulfilled through Parchment. This is an electronic exchange between high schools and colleges to send your transcript. Most all colleges are using this exchange. You may also request for one to be sent to you. Most all colleges are requesting transcripts be sent electronically. Create an account with an email you will use after you graduate. Your school email will expire after you graduate and you may need to access your high school transcript after graduation.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation National Scholarship- The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for up to four years for undergraduate studies. At a minimum, applicants must: • Plan to graduate from a US high school in spring 2017 • Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2017 • Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above • SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 (based on the old SAT scores) or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above. • Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant. For more information visit http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/ The Levine Scholars Program @ UNC Charlotte seeks exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate commitment to community service, hold an academic record that reflects a sustained passion for knowledge and possess a capacity for ethical leadership that elevates students to higher levels. If interested see your counselor, You must be nominated for the program. Parentinn’s Scholarship 2016 “Cyberbullying Prevention for Teens Scholarship” for High School students. Award: $1250 for High School students Please check our scholarship page for more information. Link to our Scholarship page: http://www.parentinn.com/scholarship Deadline: Feb 28th. 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award- A national award recognizing young people for outstanding volunteer service. For more information visit spirit.prudential.com.

University of Dayton – If you have a passion for personal development and a commitment to service to be a Leadership in Service recipient from your school see your counselor to be nominated. This scholarship, for students admitted to UD, is worth $10,000 ($2500 per year for four years). For more information, contact the Counseling Center.

Indiana State University – Networks Scholarship Program - Get ahead of the competition in the Scott College of Business. Receive a full in-state tuition scholarship for four years. A free laptop, and $3000 for professional development. Plus, launch your career with opportunities like corporate industry visits, paid internships, international travel, and more. To learn more visit: www.indstate.edu/networks. REVISED Purdue Alumni Club of Bartholomew County Scholarship- We've been advised by the Purdue Club of Bartholomew County that the Purdue Alumni Association will be releasing an online application for the

Purdue Club scholarship for this year’s Senior Class. If you've already picked up a paper copy, hang onto to it, the online application will be available soon. Due to the change the online application will have a later due date. As soon as we have the link for the application, we'll make it available to you.

UEW Healthcare EEOICPA Scholarship - The scholarship is open nationwide to those who will be attending college in the fall semester of 2018. Special consideration will be given to an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing a career in Home Healthcare. Requirements: Applicants must plan to attend college by fall of 2018; Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The scholarship is judged and awarded primarily on merit and need base. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1000. Deadline: July 21, 2018. For more information visit: www.uehealth.com/eeoicpa-reca/#scholarship-application. DePauw University - Applications for the Servicio en las America and Bonner Programs are now available through the DePauw University website. The Rector Scholarship is also available. Rector Scholars are the highest academically qualified students, typically in the top five percent of the class. Students must be nominated by a high school counselor or teacher to be considered. For more information visit: www.DePauwUniversity.edu. SCAD Challenge - Students can put their artistic vision on display for the opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, the University for Creative Careers. The SCAD Challenge completion is open to current juniors and seniors in high school as of the 2017-2018 academic year. Entries must demonstrate creativity, innovation and a strong understanding of aesthetics. A panel of SCAD faculty will review and evaluate submitted entries, and three winners will be selected from each category. Register and submit your entry by Feb. 2, 2018. Winners will be announced by March 9, 2018. For more information visit: www.SCAD.edu Knights of Pythias Educational Assistance Scholarship- Offering up to 30 - $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors. Requirements: Must be a Resident of Indiana and have a GPA of a B or above. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or at www.knightsofphthiaasofnewcastle.com. Application Deadline- January 25, 2018.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. Don't let your students miss their opportunity to apply for an HSF scholarship. The application opens January 1, 2018, and closes March 31, 2018. Scholarship recipients will be selected in June 2018. For more information visit www.hsf.net. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship- provides scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. This is a national highly competitive scholarship. For more information and to apply visit www.jackierobinson.org. Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship Award – Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust, Inc. (IBCAT) is currently application. The scholarship of up to $1500 is awarded to a high school senior whose parent is battle breast cancer or who has lost a parent to breast cancer. Information on downloading the application at www.breastcancerplate.org. Click on the Scholarship tab and follow the link to complete the application. Application Deadline is February 2, 2018.

Knights of Pythias High School/Visual Arts Contest- Open to any Indiana high school student in any grade. This is a poster contest with 1st through 8th place awarded various amounts for $100 to $1000. Additional information available in the Counseling Center. All entries due by April 1st .

Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships- Must be male and a member of a Lutheran congregation. You do not have to join Beta Sigma Psi to be considered. There are several opportunities listed below. Martin Luther Scholarship- Awarding $2000 for any 4 year College or University. Christian Leadership Award- $1500 for Purdue University- West Lafayette $500 for finalists admitted to Scholars program. Christian Leadership Award- $1500 for Indiana University. Christian Leadership Award- $1500 for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Students can apply for multiple awards. Apply online at http://scholarships.betasigmapsi.org. Applications are due February 17th, 2018. Columbus Educators Association Scholarship- Awards $1000 annually to the dependent of a CEA member. $500 each semester. The student must meet the following criteria for selection: 1. Be the dependent of a current CEA member. 2. Be a graduating senior 3. Use the scholarship at an accredited college or technical school in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applications are available in the Counseling Center. Application deadline 3:00 pm March 2nd to the CEA Scholarship Chairperson Carmella Musillami at Smith Elementary. BAR-CONS – Judy M. James Scholarship- Awards $1000 to a graduating Senior who meet the following criteria for selection: 1. Member of Bar-Cons for at least one year prior. 2. Have average or above average academic performance. 3. Have definite plans to attend advanced schooling. 4. Participate in an interview with the selection committee. Application are available at the Bar-Cons receptionist desk after February 1. Application Deadline: March 31st, 2018. Kiwanis Clubs of Columbus offers two types of scholarships and applications will be considered for one or both depending upon the materials provided by the students. Kiwanis Indiana Foundation Scholarship is a one-time award of $1000 but applicant must attend post-high school education in an Indiana School. Kiwanis Club of Columbus Scholarship Foundation is a four year award of up to $750 interest free loan. For more information visit www.ColumbusEveningKiwanis.org. Applications are available in the Counseling Center and must be sent to the Kiwanis Office along with a transcript by February 16, 2018. Application can be found in the Counseling Center. Hammett, Berlin and Oswald Law and Justice Scholarship - This scholarship is for all first-year college freshman who will be attending an accredited College/University during the 2018-2019 school year (current seniors). Requirements: - Applicant must be enrolled in and plan to attend a college/university during the 2018-2019 school year. - Proof of enrollment to an accredited college/university. - Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadline: - The application deadline is May 31, 2018. - LATE and INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Award Amount: $750 Application: Only online applications will be accepted. The application can be found at: http://hbolawfirm.com/law-justice-scholarship/ Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program from Centra Credit Union - High School-Awarding 23 scholarships valued at $2500 to graduating high School seniors. Applications will be evaluated on academic achievements, school and community involvement, and an essay related to financial literacy. To be eligible for the scholarship program applicants must be a member of the Centra Credit Union with accounts in good standing. Apply online at www.centra.org/scholarships Application Deadline: Feb. 28th. Questions: Jenni Carr jcarr@centra.org or 812-314- 0220 Indiana Assoc. of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship- Awarding one $1000 scholarship yearly to Indiana graduating seniors. This Scholarship is designed to assist a business education student who wishes to continue his/her education in an office-related career. Applicants must have completed 2 or more business educational courses-4 semesters within 4 years of high school from among the following: computer programming, accounting, finance, business (management, law, co op etc), computer science, or classes comparable to these courses. Must be enrolled or made application to an institute of higher education, 2 or 4

year college, university, Business College, or school of vocational/technical education. Must maintain a 2.8 on 4.0 GPA. Applications can be found at: www.indianaaeop.com (You should be able to click on the Scholarship packet and download, then click enable editing to complete the application). Application Deadline: Postmarked by Feb 5th or emailed by Feb 10th. Professional Athletes Foundation’s Student Scholarship- The Indianapolis Chapter of the National Football League Retired Players Association is offering two scholarships in the amount of $2,500.00 each. The Professional Athletes Foundation’s Student Scholarship Program is seeking qualified recipients. The committee will consider one male senior and one female senior athlete from your high school who meet the criteria outlined in the attached information. This is a one-year scholarship only. Student must have a 3.2 GPA or higher. Accepted at a 2 or 4 year college or university. Nominated by High School coach. Participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one year. Has not accepted any scholarship funds or grants to participate in college athletics. More information attached or can be found in the Counseling Center. Application Deadline Feb. 9th . Aspiring Nurse Scholarship- NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com has just launched its fourth annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to a future nurse in the high school graduating class of 2018. We will award this scholarship to the applicant who best demonstrates: + A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics + A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare This scholarship competition is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on August 31, 2018. Interested students may visit https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here they'll find detailed scholarship information and the official application form. University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association Leadership Award- Open to 2018 graduating seniors in the upper 20 percent of their class who have shown extensive leadership qualities while in high school. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who attends USI beginning the 2018-2019 academic year. The $1,500 scholarship is awarded in $750 allotments for the fall and spring. The award will be applied by USI Financial Assistance toward the recipient’s tuition, fees and books. All applications must be submitted online at www.alumni.usi.edu/aala17 no later than Friday, March 2, 2018. Include the following in .doc, .docx or .pdf format: • Completed application

• Resume (List and description of your participation in school, community and church related leadership and service roles)

• Transcript • Two letters of recommendation giving evidence of leadership potential (one from school personnel and one from non-school person) • An essay of approximately 200 words on one of the following topics:

a. My Goals in Life b. The leadership Role, Person or Event that has influenced me most?

The alumni selection committee looks forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, contact Alumni Relations and Volunteer USI at 812-464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu.

IAG Scholarship Competition 2018- $2000 Scholarship- Indiana Association for the Gifted is now accepting entries for its 2018 Scholarship Competition for Indiana College bound seniors. To enter, visit www.iag-online.org. The deadline for entries is Friday, March 23, 2018. William M. Keller Memorial Annual Scholarship Appli cant Requirements - The purpose of the annual William M. Keller Memorial Scholarship is to support students pursuing education in medical, nursing, scientific, engineering or technical fields. This application is for one year only. Applicants may reapply annually and may receive funds up to a total of four years. Funds awarded to applicants will be issued directly to the educational institution. To qualify for the annual William M. Keller Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria: •The applicant must pursue an undergraduate or a graduate degree or certification in a medical, nursing, scientific, engineering, or technical field at an accredited institution. This includes adult students. •If the applicant is unsure about the eligibility of a particular major, an application may be submitted for review by the scholarship committee. •The applicant must be a current or past resident of Bartholomew County and must be attending 12th grade in a Bartholomew County high school, or be a graduate of a Bartholomew County high school. •If the applicant will enroll in 6 or more credit hours per semester, he/she must: 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.) online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov by the March Deadline. 2. Include a copy of your student Aid Report (SAR) In your application packet. You will find your SAR upon completion of your FAFSA. You can reach FAFSA via e-mail at www.FAFSA.ed.gov or by phone at 1-800-433-3243. •If the applicant will enroll in fewer than 6 credit hours per semester, he/she must submit a copy of the previous year’s 1040 tax form with the application. Dependent students must also submit copies of parents’/guardians’ 1040 tax return. Other criteria for selection of Keller Scholars may include the following: •Secondary and/or post-secondary academic performance •Family or student income •Character, motivation, and other general qualifications •School, social, civic, or other extra-curricular activities and achievements •Service to school and/or community •Employment record All applications must be submitted by March 31st . If any required information is left blank or is not included in the application packet, the application will be considered incomplete and ineligible. The complete application should be emailed to Scott.M.Johann@JPMorgan.com or faxed to 866-865-4404. Only send requested documentation. Please provide valid email address on application. All future communication will be sent via email. Any questions please contact Scott Johann at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. at toll free 855-344-6844 or via email at Scott.M.Johann@JPMorgan.com. Applications attached to this email or found in the Counseling Center.

NEW- Bill of Rights Institute Essay Contest for 8-12 Graders- Each year, our "We the Students" essay competition gives high-school students from across the U.S. a chance to share their perspectives on a trending topic. This year, we’re asking students to consider what role the government should play in monitoring internet content and we are awarding $20,000+ in scholarship and prizes to the winning essayists, including: • 1st Place – $5,000 and a scholarship to our 2018 Constitutional Academy in Washington, D.C. • Runners Up – Six prizes at $1,250 each. • Honorable Mentions – Eight prizes at $500 each.

For more information view: http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programsevents/scholarship. Deadline: February 5, 2018. NEW 2018 Bartholomew County Republican Ladies League will offer a one-time award of $750 to a Bartholomew County Senior. Requirements: Must pursue a college degree, 2 or 4 years at a Indiana College; have a 3.0 GPA or higher; involved in extracurricular school, community, or political activities; must pass the 5 question political history test; complete a separate 1 page essay and be a resident of Bartholomew County. Scholarships are open to all political preference. The application is available in the Counseling Center and attached as well. Completed application must be postmarked no later than March 9, 2018. NEW Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides need-based scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who attend college or career training. Before applying, verify your eligibility at www.mcsf.org/eligibility.

2017-18 College Admissions Testing Schedule

Columbus North High School Code: 150610

ACT TESTS SAT TESTS

Columbus North Test Center # 200350 Columbus North Test Center # 15185

Test Date Registration

Deadline

Late

Registration

Deadline

Test Date Registration

Deadline

Late

Registration

Deadline

Dec 9 November 3 November 17 Aug 26 July 28 Aug 15

June 9 May 4 May 23 Oct 7 Sept 8 Sept 27

Nov 4 Oct 5 Oct 25

Dec 2 Nov 2 Nov 21

Mar. 10 Feb. 9 Feb. 28

May 5 Apr 7 Apr 25

Cost: ACT Assessment: $ 46; Plus Writing $ 62.50

Late Fee: +$ 29.50

Cost: SAT 46; SAT w/ Essay $60 Late Fee +$29

Website: www.act.org Website: www.collegeboard.org

*All tests given at North*

Dates @ fees are subject to change

*All tests given at North*

Dates @ fees are subject to change

Columbus East High School Code: 150608

ACT TESTS SAT TESTS

Columbus EAST Test Center # 175-350 Columbus EAST Test Center #15-187

Test Date Registration

Deadline

Late

Registration

Deadline

Test Date Registration

Deadline

Late

Registration

Deadline

Sept. 9 Aug. 4 Aug. 18 Aug 26 July 28 Aug 15

Oct. 28 Sept. 22 Oct 6 Nov. 4 Oct 5 Oct. 25

Dec. 9 Nov. 3 Nov. 17 Dec. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 21

Feb. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 19 May 5 April 6 April 25

June 9 May 4 May 18

Cost: ACT Assessment:$ 46; Plus Writing $62.50

Late Fee: +$ 29.50

Cost: SAT Reasoning Plus Writing: $60 Late Fee

+$29

Website: www.act.org Website: www.collegeboard.org

*All tests given at East* *All tests given at East*

Test Prep Information Sylvan Learning- Provides test prep in class and on line. Contact Sylvan Learning of Columbus at 812-372-2104. Please remember that they offer financial assistance for students in need. The first six week class will begin on Sunday, January 28th from 1-5 p.m. They will be offering one more class beginning in April. FREE PREP MATERIALS & PRACTICE TESTS: AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT AND MORE ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NORTH LIBRARY. MORE INFORMATION IS ATTACHED TO THE SHOW ME THE MONEY NEWSLETTER. Rose-Hulman Homework Hotline- If you need help with Homework, contact the Rose-Hulman’s Homework Hotline. This is FREE service with student –tutors available Sunday’s-Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. You can call a tutor at 877-Ask-Rose (877-275-7673) or chat with a tutor at AskRose.org. You can email tutors by visiting AskRose.org at any time and they will respond during operating hours.

WORK OPPORTUNITIES

See the folder in the Counseling Center for current work opportunities.

Stay Informed!“Like” us on !

www.facebook.com/CNHSCounselingCenter

www.Instagram@counselingcenter

Open House / Get Acquainted Days Marion University - Blue and Gold Days- Apr 21. Spring Preview Day Mar 17. Nursing Open House Apr 6. To sign up visit marian.edu/eventdaysignup or call 800-772-7264 or email events@marian.edu

University of Southern Indiana- Open Houses- Mar 17 and Apr 7. For more information visit USI.edu/visit

Anderson University- Fall 2017 Discovery Days- Nov 18th Spring Discovery Days- Feb 19th, Mar 23rd, Apr 13th and Apr 14 To schedule visit www.anderson.edu/visit

Eastern Kentucky University Spotlight Days- Mar 24th. Register at www.go.eku.edu/spotlight

Ithaca College- Open Houses- Apr 28. To register visit www.my.ithaca.edu.

Trine University- Mar 24th Trine Madness Visit Day, Apr 27th Spring Frenzy Visit Day and Engineering Expo, Jun 1st Storm Campus Visit Day, July 20th Summer Frenzy visit Day. Register online trine.edu/visit day Goshen College Explore Goshen Days and Open Houses- Jan 15th, Feb 19th, Mar 9th, June

University of Indianapolis - Business Preview Day, Feb 12 & Mar 19 School of Nursing Preview Day, Feb 19 School of Education Preview Day, Mar 21 Anthropology, Archaeology & Communication Preview Days, March 28 School of Engineering Preview Day, Mar 28 Health Professions Preview Day. Register at admissions.uindy.edu/visit.

IUPUC VIP Days- Feb 9th, Feb 28th and Mar 30th. All VIP days begin at 9:15 and end at noon. To learn more and reserve your spot visit www.iupuc.edu/visit.

IUPUI- School of Informatics and Computing- High School Open House-Friday, February 23rd - 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Learn about academic and student life. We’re opening our doors to high school students and their parents and guardians who want to learn more about academic and student life at the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI. Our Open House is an entertaining way to explore why you should be a future student here. Where Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing IUPUI 535 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Evening Activities We’ll provide pizza for all who attend. 6:30–7 p.m. Faculty Panel School Tours: · 5:15-6 p.m. · 6:00-7 p.m. · 7:00-8 p.m. To register: Visit https://soic.iupui.edu/undergraduate/visit/open-house/ Questions? ugrdsoic@iupui.edu

Other Important Information Ivy Tech ASAP- Each month this year, prospective ASAP students will have a day on the Ivy Tech Columbus campus where they can receive a tour, sit in on classes, meet current ASAP students, and enjoy lunch. Up to five students can visit on any given date. Students can also schedule individual visits if these dates do not work with their schedules. Experience ASAP Dates - Thursday, September 28, Wednesday, October 25, Wednesday, November 15**, Tuesday, January 30, Thursday, February 15**, Wednesday, March 28.

FAFSA- the FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and must be completed every year a student in going to school. Available online Oct 1st State Deadline is April 15...subject to change. Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ihhGk8mCY to create your FSA ID. A help sheet is attached.

Republic Senior Profile- The Republic will feature a senior each Monday in the Classroom section of the newspaper. The form is attached to the newsletter or you can find it in the Counseling Center.

NEW The Summer Science Program in Biochemistry at Purdue - JUNIORS interested in STEM imagine yourself at the SSP for a 5 ½ week immersion experience, one of the oldest and most transformative research-based, pre-college STEM opportunity. This will be the second summer at Purdue, and 60th overall. Other participants at Univ. of Colorado Boulder and New Mexico Tech will do an Astrophysics project: asteroid imaging and orbit determination. Your student is welcome to apply to do either project. For more information visit SummerScience.org. Application Deadline: March 2nd.

WEBSITES FOR COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES

www.fastweb.com. A free scholarship matching service. www.collegeboard.org. College and scholarship information www.learnmoreindiana.org. Indiana’s free college and career connection. Great map of Indiana colleges. www.raise.me. A way to start earning scholarship dollars a freshman in high school www.chegg.com. Free scholarship search site www.cappex.com. Free scholarship search site www.affordableColleges.com – A mission is to help you earn your degree with thousands of dollars in debt.

www.bcsc.k12.in.us/page/2763 - Helpful ESL links

TRIP TO COLLEGE Trip to College is a text messaging program that could be of interest to you. It will alert students with helpful hints and deadline reminders (ACT, SAT, etc.). This is a tool that will assist in the communication process. Students can text the word “grad” plus the high school graduation year (grad2018 for seniors, grad2019 for juniors, all the way down to 7th graders: grad2023) to 69979 to enroll (to opt out, text STOP to the same number).