For our students
Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year here at MHS! Check this part of the website frequently for updates to scholarship information, student announcements, and many other important updates.
Important Documents/Links
- Bully Reporting
- The Official Senior Class Website
- 2008-2009 Student Code of Conduct (PDF File)
- Mrs. Champagne's Website
Scholarship Links
- Students check out the latest scholarship posted in your classrooms. See Ms. Estridge if you are interested in any of them
- Find out more information about Bright Futures...Be sure to apply starting December 1 of your SENIOR year. You can find more information through the Florida Department of Education.
- Check out the Polk Scholar Society! They have great information for parents and students regarding community service, scholarship, extracurricular activities...and more!
- Financial Aid Workshop for Junior and Senior Parents: Feb. 3 @ 6:30 PM in the MHS Auditorium. See Ms. Estridge for more information!
Washington DC Youth Tour Youth Tour is an annual event held each summer. Approximately 1,500 students from around the US visit Washington DC and visit historical places of interest, learn about electric cooperatives and government, and meet with legislators. Click HERE for more information.
Florida A and M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $3,000 to $5,000 per semester for female African American students. Please see Ms. Estridge for more information.
Upcoming SAT/ACT Dates
SAT (College Board) - Test Information
- January 24, 2009 (Deadline: December 26, 2008)
- March 14, 2009 (Deadline: February 10, 2009)
- May 2, 2009 (Deadline: March 31, 2009)
- June 6, 2009 (Deadline: May 5, 2009)
ACT - Test Information
- February 7, 2009 (Deadline: January 6, 2009)
- April 4, 2009 (Deadline: February 27, 2009)
- June 13, 2009 (Deadline: May 8, 2008)
Planning for College?
What Students Should Do
- Dec. 1 - preferred application deadline for UCF
- Jan. 2 - priority application to be considered for Merit Scholarships at USF
- Jan. 21 - final application deadline for FSU (to be considered for Fall '09)
- See Ms. Estridge in the office if you have any questions or concerns about scholarships or applying to colleges.
- Are you on track with colleges? Checkout the College Board's planning calendar if you are a Senior, Junior, or Sophomore.
- Be sure to use the ACT Checklist for College Planning - Click Here
- Find a college or university that is right for you! Use FACTS to help find the perfect fit.
- College and Career Planning
Links to Florida College/Universities
| Public Institutions | Private Institutions | Community Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida - Gainesville | Southeastern University - Lakeland | Polk - Lakeland/Winter Haven |
| University of South Florida - Tampa | Florida Southern College - Lakeland | Hillsborough - Tampa/Brandon |
| University of Central Florida - Orlando | Warner Southern - Lake Wales | Santa Fe - Gainesville |
| Florida State University - Tallahassee | University of Miami - Miami | Valencia - Orlando |
| Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton | University of Tampa - Tampa | Seminole - Orlando |
| Florida International University - Miami | Webster University | Tallahassee - Tallahassee |
| Florida Gulf Coast University - Ft. Myers | Keiser University | |
| University of North Florida - Jacksonville | Nova Southeastern University | |
| University of West Florida - Pensacola | Bethune Cookman University - Daytona | |
| Florida A M University - Tallahassee | ||
| New College - Sarasota |