TEST OUT PERIOD
In compliance with Michigan P.A. 380, Section 1279 (B), the Crawford AuSable School District will provide high school students with yearly opportunities to "test out" of courses at Grayling High School. The next Test Out dates are November 8-10, 2011, and February 7-9, 2012. Students wishing to test out of a class must complete a registration form, available in the counseling office. Registration forms require a parent's signature.

Earning credit in high school
Due to the number of students entering and leaving GHS, we remind you that high school credits are earned a trimester at a time. Each course is granted 1/2 credit per trimester completed. Leaving early, before a trimester has been completed, generally results in the loss of credit in every course, and it may result in the student failing to graduate with his/her class.

scholarship & LOAN opportunities
KESSELER CENTRALIS SCHOLARSHIP: Central Michigan University's Centralis Program is a scholarship program that is an extension of the University Honors Program. Centralis Scholarships are merit-based awards given to high school and community college students who have earned cumulative grade point averages of 3.5 or higher and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and extracurricular involvement. Recipients of these scholarships are provided with opportunities designed to enhance their academic and professional development. In turn, each Centralis award recipient brings talents and interests that contribute to CMU. At least 40 new Centralis awards are granted each year through a scholarship competition. Roger Kesseler is a member of the CMU Board of Trustees and he and his wife are both GHS graduates. As a means of giving back to the Grayling community, they have created an endowment which funds a Centralis scholarship to one member of every GHS graduating class. This scholarship covers tuition, fees and room and board for four years. Any senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher is eligible to compete for this generous scholarship award.

seniors: TIP, the Tuition Incentive Program, pays for the first two years of college and beyond for students who graduate from high school or complete their GED. To be eligible, you must have been Medicaid eligible for an 24 months within 36 consecutive months, from the time you were in Middle School. If you are eligible, you have been sent a letter. If you think you are eligible but have lost the letter, please see your counselor ASAP. To get TIP funds, you must apply before graduation.  

CHECK IT OUT: Our website contains pages for local and non-local scholarship opportunities. There are thousands of dollars out there waiting to be claimed. Visit the pages get loads of applications that could turn in to cash for college. Click here for local scholarship info. Click here for other scholarship info.

COLLEGE INFORMATION
Admissions recruiters will be visiting GHS frequently.  Juniors and seniors are eligible to attend.  Please see the daily announcements for current visit dates.

testing notices ~ 2011-2012

FAFSA APPLICATIONS
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be available in the counseling office soon. It is recommended that students and their parents complete the application as soon as possible after the first of the year. You must have your prior year taxes done before completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA can also be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you'd like to get FREE help with your application from financial aid experts, you should attend College Goal Sunday. On Sunday, February 12, at M-TEC in Gaylord,from 2 to 4 p.m., experts will be assisting students and parents with the FAFSA paperwork at 22 locations throughout Michigan, including Kirtland community college. You'll even get a chance to win one of four $500 scholarships just for participating. Get maps and details at www.MICollegeGoal.org.

Travel & Enrichment Opportunities
The Counseling Office receives many mailings from organizations offering opportunities for travel and enrichment, and we keep an updated list. Check it often because it is continually changing. Detailed information on each opportunity is available in the Counseling office. Just ask us. 

COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS: If you have a yen to see the world but no money to pay for it, consider applying for Educational Tours' Global Citizen Award. Ten students from the Untied States will receive an all-expenses paid educational trip to Europe. Application information is in the Counseling Office.

 

2011-12 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS       Date/Time Event Other Information 10/19/11 College Planning Night - Media Center - 6:30-7:30. Presenter from Alma. Parents are urged to attend. 9/16/11 Deadline for registration for October 22 ACT test Especially important if you think you could qualify for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship 10/13/11 Kirtland Community College hosts its annual College Fair  - 6:00-7:30 p.m. A great opportunity to check out a number of college options. 10/22/11 ACT Test Date Remember to take your picture ID to the test center. 11/04/11 Deadline for registration for December 11 ACT test.   11/30/11 Do you have your college applications sent in?   12/10/11 ACT Test   12/22/11 Meet the Grads - 1:30-3:00 p.m. - Media Center   1/02/12 FAFSAs may be filled out starting now. February 28 deadline for Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Forms available in the Counseling Office and online. 1/18/12 Financial Aid Night - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 Media Center  Presenter from KCC. 1/29/11 Are your credits all in order for graduation? How about for Community Service?   2/12/12 College Goal Sunday at KCC Gaylord M-TEC, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Financial aid volunteers will help you complete the FAFSA. 2/20/12 Local scholarships will be available in the Counseling Office. We will hold a meeting to help you complete your applications. 3/6/12-3/8/12 Regular MME testing window. This is for juniors and any seniors who did not take it last year. 5/16/12 SENIOR HONORS CONVOCATION - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium   5/17/12 SURVIVING COLLEGE SEMINAR Details to be provided: Check the announcements. 6/3/12 COMMENCEMENT!! - 2:00 p.m.