Senior Parent Night Recap

Website - hchs.henderson.kyschools.us

Facebook - HCHSColonels

Instagram - colonelshchs

Twitter - HCHSColonels

Students should also check the 2027 Google Classroom as well as their school-issued email.

Counseling Website

Scholarship Website

College and Career Planning

Parent Resources

Student Resources

Class of 2027 Information

FAFSA - https://studentaid.gov
KHEAA - kheaa.com

Senior ACT is on October 3rd. Sign up in Google Classroom

Senior SAT retake is on October 21st. Sign Up in Google Classroom!

• An email was sent 8/26 for further set-up instructions

• Electronic transcript exchange: easily send and track transcripts.

• Be looking for an email in your Webmail (Managed Bookmarks) sent ______.

• Follow the prompts in the email from Parchment to complete the registration and send transcripts to self or universities.

• Ask Counselor to send

• Use Parchment--see email sent 8/26

• Many links in Senior Resources (School Counseling Website ⇒ Senior Resources)

• Getting In books--receive in Advisory

• Text OUTREACH to 1-800-928-8926 for automated messages with college planning updates

• FAFSA questions can text/email Connor Vogt at (270)392-8675 or cvogt@kheaa.com

• One in Fall (September 17 8:30-10:30 am), one in Spring (March)

• Can meet with Admissions Representatives, get information on colleges and universities, and compare opportunities.

• Will set up Strive Scan account which will also share contact information to/from colleges.

• Fall: College/University-specific scholarships: earliest deadlines typically Dec. 1st (UK)Merit: Based on GPA/standardized test scores.
• Competitive: Most schools have hub of scholarships (ie: Top Dollar, Scholarship Universe, etc)
• Usually access those in school account, so be sure you can log in prior to deadlines
• Spring: Updated regularly on School Counseling Website. Access via HCHS Website ⇒ Students ⇒ School Counseling drop down menu College & Career Planning ⇒ Scholarships ⇒ HCHS Local Scholarships
• Do not PAY for scholarships--that’s a scam!
• Check KEES money at www.kheaa.com
• Apply for specific scholarships from the schools you’ve applied to (ex. WKU = Top Dollar; UK = Scholarship Universe)
• National Scholarships = Bigger Pond
• Use your uniqueness
• Local Scholarships = Heavy in Spring
• Organized by Due Date on School Counseling Website
• Can see past ones if wanting to plan ahead.
• Work Ready--5 high demand areas: Health Care, Manufacturing, Logistics, Business, Construction

• Student loans are now capped per year and aggregate limit

• First year max (dependent students): $5,500

• Aggregate limit: $31,000

• Scholarships may affect the amount of federal student loans offered through the FAFSA, depending on your college's financial aid policies. Many colleges will reduce student loans first, helping lower what your student needs to borrow. However, each university has its own policy, and adjustments are based on the student's financial need, Student Aid Index (SAI), cost of attendance, and total financial aid received.

• studentaid.gov. (Directions on School Counseling Website ⇒ Senior Resources)

• Opens October 1 (complete as soon as possible so you have info regarding funding)

• It is FREE. If you are on a site that wants your credit card information, you are on the wrong site!

• Student will create account with information, then invite parent(s) to create account/complete FAFSA form. Students will need parent email address to invite.

• Both parent(s) and student need own unique account. If parents filed joint taxes, only 1 parent needs to create an account.

• Keep a folder with your ID and passwords or store in your phone since you will be completing this each year of college.

• In most cases, FAFSA will automatically use the IRS data retrieval tool. (Must match fields required exactly and it will put all of your tax information automatically into the FAFSA). If you have to manually input, you’ll need your 2025 Tax Returns.

Henderson Economic Development Links Below
Resources

Choose Henderson

Henderson Jobs

Workforce Development

HCC Fame Program

HCC Electrical Technology

Madisonville Community College Electrical Lineman Program

Here is a detailed explanation of what is required to attend each of the following events:

• Homecoming Court (Football - September 25th / Basketball - TBD)

• Nominated and voted on by fellow classmates

• In good academic, behavior, and attendance standing

• Winter Formal (December 5th)

• In good academic, behavior, and attendance standing

• Must be in attendance on Friday, December 5th

• 8 or less unexcused absences from August 13th -December 4th

• No guests over 20 years of age

• Senior Waltz (April 17th)

• Purchase ticket and be eligible to attend prom

• Participation in waltz practices - begin in March

• 8 or less unexcused absences from January 5th-April 16th

• Prom Court (April 17th)

• Nominated and voted on by fellow classmates

• In good academic, behavior, and attendance standing

• 8 or less unexcused absences from January 5th-April 16th

• Prom (April 17th)

• Cannot be failing a graduation required course

• Must be in attendance on Friday, April 16th

• 8 or less unexcused absences from January 5th-April 16th

• Must be at least a freshman in high school and not over 20 years old

• Post-Secondary Ready Holiday World Trip (May 21st**)

• Postsecondary Readiness (this information will be shared with your seniors during Advisory periods throughout the year)

• Commencement (May 26th**)

• Follow all expectations listed on page one of the Senior Contract for Senior Events

• No additional accessories may be worn unless issued by HCS (i.e. stolls, cords, etc)

• All grades submitted by HCHS deadline (subject to change due to circumstances, will be communicated to all seniors)

• 19 or less unexcused absences for the school year

**Dates are subject to change