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The Senior Strike - Class of 2021
Get charged up, Seniors!
Need To Know
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Howard University - Karsh STEM Scholars
Applying to Howard University? STEM major? Check out this great opportunity!
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More on S3!
The S3 Homepage, S3 Calendar, and S3 Opportunities pages contains more information and opportunities. Be sure to check there too!
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CMHS Scholarship Application
Are you interested in any of the full-ride scholarships that accept school nominations? You need to complete the CMHS Scholarship Application. Learn more!
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Naviance Usage
Seniors! Please click the link to read important information concerning Naviance usage this year!
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Senior Pictures
Seniors should contact the studio to book their appointments for their senior pictures. Date options: 9/30, 10/1, 10/5, 10/6 starting at 9 am. Click on image to navigate to appointment reservation page.
Key Dates
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August 17 - Last First Day!September 18 - First Yearbook Order DeadlineDecember 14 - Senior Yearbook Ads DeadlineMay 25 - Virtual Senior Awards EventJune 11 - Graduation @ 7:30 pm @ Charlotte Motor SpeedwayAdd the S3 Calendar feed to your smartphone for additional information about opportunities and important deadlines!
Helpful Documents & Links
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College Applications: How To (CFNC Handout)
College Applications: How To (Video)
College Applications: NC College Admission Deadlines
College Applications: NC Residency Determination How To
College Applications: NC Residency Determination Services (RDS)
College Research: College Advising Essentials
College Research: CFNC College Search Tool
College Research: Gear Up UNC System Virtual Tours (Apple)
College Research: Gear Up UNC System Virtual Tours (Google Play)
Financial Aid: FAFSA Overview Video
Financial Aid: UNC System We Promise Tuition Assistance Program
NCAA Guide for College Bound Student Athlete
Scholarships: College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Scholarships: CMHS Scholarship Webpage
Scholarships: North Carolina Promise Program
Transcripts: How To (CFNC Handout)
Transcripts: How To (CFNC Video)
Early Graduation & Flexing
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Early Graduation
Students eligible for early graduation must have completed all of their graduation requirements by the end of the first (fall) semester of their senior year. These seniors do not attend high school for the second (spring) semester. Seniors requesting to graduate early must submit the online Schedule Change Form during the normal schedule change window. A student-parent-counselor conference is required for this option. Early graduates do not receive their high school diplomas until the graduation ceremony in June of their senior year. Students who need evidence of graduation prior to the graduation ceremony may request a letter from the school counselor or principal stating that they have met all graduation requirements and are eligible for a diploma.
Some students may be interested in graduating from high school in three years instead of four. Students wishing to explore this option should discuss it with their school counselors as early in high school as possible but not later than the start of their junio year. A student-parent-counselor conference is required.
Flexing
Students who have completed graduation requirements may have room in their schedules to flex (leave school) for one or more periods during their senior year. As per Cabarrus County Schools Guidelines, students are limited to flexing a maximum of one course per semester or two courses per year. Flexing is only allowed for at the start or the end of the school day. Flexing is strongly discouraged for college-bound seniors. Seniors requesting to flex one or two courses must submit the online Schedule Change Form during the normal schedule change window. A student-parent-counselor conference is required for this option.
Exam Exemptions
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Please speak with your teacher about exam exemptions, as the normal policy has been impacted by pandemic response. Thank you.
Fee Waivers
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College applications and college-entrance exams (ACT and SAT) have costs which can provide a financial challenge for some students and families. Fee Waivers may be available to qualifying students. Typically, the qualifying criteria is family income or hardship as determined by qualifying criteria for Free and Reduced Lunch. Once a student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, he/she may request Fee Waiver information for the ACT, SAT or college applications from the S3 Office Registrar. Learn more about Fee Waivers here:
College Appliciation Week Fee Waives (CFNC)
College Application Fee Waivers (ACT)
College Application Fee Waivers (College Board)
Transcripts
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Most college and scholarship applications will give seniors specific information on how to submit transcripts. Begin by carefully reading those instructions. After carefully reading that information, click on this link to learn about CMHS options for sending your transcript.