Senior Class Sponsor: Mrs. Grabelsky
Senior Fee: Required to participate in senior activities.
$20 Due ASAP on the BVS eStore
Spring Senior Luncheon
BVS Senior T-Shirt: (select size before payment)
Senior Activities:
1. College Application & Essay Assistance: Wednesday, October 25th @ 9:30AM @ BVS
2. Barnes & Noble Meet & Greet & College Recruitment Presentation: Thursday, October 26th B & N Plantation @11AM
3. Senior Meeting: TBD
4. GradBash w/Atlantic Technical High School: TBD
5. Prom w/Atlantic Technical High School: TBD
6. Senior Luncheon: TBD
7. Senior Graduation: TBD
Senior Pictures: available January 2018 -
Due March 1st
We have contracted with Fox-Mar School Portraits www.fox-mar.com. They will be contacting you directly with information on how to set an appointment starting in January 2018.
DAVIE STUDIO
11332 W STATE ROAD 84
Davie, FL 33325
Tuesday - Saturday 12:00PM to 5:30PM
Tel: (954) 653-1700
Fax: (954) 653-1777
HILLSBORO STUDIO
4855 W Hillsboro Blvd, B4 & B5
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Open by appointment only
Tel: (954) 653-2301
Fax: (954) 653-2303
Senior Graduation Booklet: Digital Print
due February 1st
We don’t have a yearbook, but each year, we turn the graduation program into something special for students. Students must submit a digital cap gown picture for the graduation program booklet. Digital print can be sent to Ms. Eloi @ruth.eloi@browardschools.com.
Dedication ads—Graduation program book dedication ads are a great way to give your child the special dedication
and recognition they deserve, for everyone to see, in the graduation program. Placing your ad is simple and quick. Simply choose which size you wish to purchase (see attached order form; ad sizes shown are approximate), then provide Ms. Eloi (ruth.eloi@browardschools.com) with your favorite digital photo(s) along with your message. We’ll take it from there! All ads and payment are due February 1
st, no exceptions. Payment can be made on the BVS e-store at www.bved.net.
Cap Gown Tassel & Medallion: order
by March 1st (COLORS: Cap/Gown- Red, Tassel- Red/White/Black)
The district has contracted with Herff Jones Company to provide cap & gowns. Please place your order as soon as possible to get the pre-order discount price of $44.
Herff Jones Davie, Florida https://www.hjbroward.com/
Commencement is a special day in your life, graduate! The traditional cap, gown, and tassel are important iconic symbols of your success and pride in your school. From kindergarten to high school, college ceremonies and faculty regalia — Graduation is a special day and we want you to look your best.
Herff Jones Address
8230 West State Road 84
Davie, FL 33324
Phone: 954-693-0006
Fax: 954-693-0238
E-mail: info@hjbroward.com
STORE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 12:30pm
Diploma Names: Due February 1st
Please find the attached form to submit so that we can order your diploma.
Community Service Hours: Service Learning requirement-
Due April 1st to Ms. Eloi
The School Board of Broward County, Florida has incorporated Service Learning and volunteer service into the high school graduation requirements. Any student who wishes to earn a standard diploma must meet the graduation requirement of forty (40) documented hours in the Student Volunteer Service Program. The links provided will allow access to the rules governing exactly what will be accepted as service learning/volunteer service hours and what won't, the log sheets necessary to document hours and the Service Application and Approval Form (used when a student is not performing a service as part of a school sponsored organization).
http://www.browardschools.com/departments/service-learning-student-volunteer : Guidelines
http://www.browardschools.com/SiteMedia/Docs/Parents-Students/1-Student-Volunteer-Log-Sheet.pdf : Log form
Senior Graduation 2018:
Final Meeting: TBD
Cap & Gown distribution: TBD
Rehearsal: TBD
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Federal Deadline
Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2019.
Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 14, 2019.
State Deadline
Florida - May 15, 2018 (date processed)
College Deadline
Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the
college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.
FSA ID reminder:
Now is the time for students to complete the FSA ID username and password in preparation for the upcoming financial aid season starting October 1, 2017. YouTube tutorials from Federal Student Aid are available in preparation for financial aid applications:
How to Create an FSA ID - YouTube
FAFSA and FSA ID Tips for Parents - YouTube
FFAA: Florida Financial Aid Application
Seniors should begin applying for the FFAA starting Oct. 1st. It is an online application. The website is www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
Students who qualify for one of the Bright Futures Awards and who fill out the FFAA will automatically be awarded the scholarship.
Students have until their graduation to meet the criteria.
Students who qualify for one of the Bright Futures Scholarship Awards, but do not fill out an FFAA, will not receive the award.
SAT/ACT Testing
When should I take the SAT/ACT? Spring of Junior Year and Fall of Senior Year for college admissions. Take both tests because one will be your stronger test.
Why should I take the SAT/ACT test? The tests are college placement tests. Also, the Reading portion of the test can be used in place of the FSA Reading requirement for graduation.
How do I sign up? Go to the website: SAT - www.collegeboard.com
ACT - www.act.org
Our school code is 100603.
Can I test for free?
Yes, if you receive free or reduced lunch. Get a waiver request form to submit to Ms. Eloi from our website www.bved.net if you qualify for free/reduced lunch. You may take two ACT's and two SAT's for free and up to three Subject Tests for free.
How much are the SAT/ACT test?
2017 - 2018
SAT - $60 with the essay $46 w/out the essay ACT - $56.50 writing required
***You will need to upload your photo during registration.
How do I send my ACT/SAT scores?
Official scores are NOT on your high school transcript. The scores must be sent directly from the testing center. With the f/r fee waiver you can send four score reports for free.