FREE ACT Workshop for Hispanic Girls

Girls Inc. of Central Alabama will have a FREE ACT workshop for Hispanic girls in high school (grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) on Saturday, October 6th from 9:30am to 2:00pm. The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 3rd.

In the flyer, Girls Inc. is asking the girls to return this form to the counselor or the ESL teacher. 

Balfour - Graduation Supplies - It is almost time to order!

On October 1st a representative from Balfour will visit with ALL Seniors during their 5th period study time in the Bailey Theater.  During this meeting, Balfour will review the cost and process of ordering the graduation supplies (such as, cap and gown rental - required; announcements - optional).

Then, on October 10th during 5th period study, Balfour will return to campus to collect orders IN FULL.  This is the ONLY day Balfour will collect orders on HHS' campus.

Balfour's phone number:  205-981-9868

FAFSA Opens October 1st

Free Application for Federal Student Aide:  OPENS Oct 1st, visit fafsa.gov for the 2018-2019 application.

Senior Portraits

DEADLINE Sept 29th - Senior portraits must be made at Belmont by this date.  Contact: Courtney at Belmont Studies (205)403-4020 regarding appts.

ASVAB

Homewood High School will be administering the ASVAB to interested Juniors and Seniors.  This test can help identify skill areas and career interests and furthermore explore possibilities for one's future.  Click the link for more information!

Calling All Parents: Keeping Our Daughters Safe

On September 25th parents from Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Mountain Brook will come together to learn how they can keep daughters safe. 

See flyer for more details!

Journey: A Day on Addiction and Recovery

This is an event called Journey: A Day on Addiction and Recovery with this year’s keynote address given by local resident and creator of documentary “Recovering Hope” filmed in Birmingham and featuring over- the- mountain families. 

See the flyer and the Journey registration brochure for more information.

VIDEO re: Kuder & the Alabama Career Planning System

Click here to find out more about how Kuder and the Alabama Career Planning System can help you!

5 Questions All Juniors Should Ask (sponsored by ACT)

·         Why participating in sports, arts, and other activities can help after high school

·         Why the school counselor is a great resource for college and career planning

·         How to “try out” potential careers while still in high school

·         What your student’s priorities should be during junior and senior years

·         How to find scholarships, grants, and other ways to pay for college

Download this brand-new, FREE eBook—5 Questions Students Must Ask While College and Career Planning—for college and career planning tips, strategies, and other advice.