The page is dedicated to SENIORS 2022! All important information for this year will be posted and updated regularly.
Senior Orientation
The counseling department will host a Senior Orientation on September 27, 2022 in the auditorium at 5:30 p.m.
Resources:
Presentation
Senior Checklist
Surfing the Web for TOPS Tech
Surfing the Web for Financial Aid
Don’t Blow your TOPS Renewal
Tips for Filling out Applications
Louisiana Office of Financial Assistance
DIPLOMA NAME VERIFICATION
Please check with the counseling department by October 31, 2021 to verify the spelling of your name for your diploma. If you bring to our attention a discrepancy, we will check your birth certificate. Your name will be printed on your diploma as it is stated on your birth certificate only.
Virtual Students: Please send verification of your name through e-mail to Mrs. Wingate at cwingate@beau.k12.la.us
FAFSA GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
*This requirement must be met by March 1, 2022 or Graduation Supplies will be held until complete.
Seniors and their parents must do ONE of the following to meet this requirement: 1) Complete FAFSA application OR 2) complete waiver
FSA ID – Both the Student & Parent need to create this BEFORE filling out the application – Must use two separate e-mails and phone numbers!
FAFSA Application – After you have completed, you must forward the confirmation e-mail to Mrs. Wingate at cwingate@beau.k12.la.us
For a guide to completing your FAFSA, click here.
To schedule a FAFSA Completion Session, click here.
If you do NOT complete the FAFSA, then you must complete this waiver:
FAFSA Parent Waiver – Must be signed by your parent and returned to the counselor’s office
FAFSA completion assistance from LELA
From Mrs. Carmichael:
Please know that we are continuing to work individually with seniors to prepare them for the student financial aid process, which begins with the completion of the FAFSA. Spread the word to Seniors and their parents that virtual FAFSA completion assistance is available by calling our FAFSA HELPline at (844) 463-2372 or my mobile at (225) 931-7550.
If interested, students can contact me at carmichael@lela.org to schedule a virtual completion appointment.
STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THE FAFSA SHOULD REGISTER FOR A $1000 SCHOLARSHIP AT https://lela.org/completed_fafsa/
Ann Carmichael
FAFSA Completion Coordinator
(225) 931-7550
COLLEGE ADMISSION FEE WAIVERS
Students may qualify for a college admission fee waiver. Through the common app, you can request a fee waiver. Click the link below for a printed copy to send direclty to your college or university of choice.
NACAC Fee Waiver Application
SUNNY BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Students who qualify for this scholarship will be notified on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. In order for you to apply for this scholarship you need at least a 3.5+ GPA, a 23+ ACT composite score, be a DHS student for at least two years, and attend a 4 year university. There will be an informational meeting held on February 17, 2022. Applications will be due to Mrs. Wingate on March 21, 2022 no later than 3:00 p.m. The winner will be announced at the Senior Award’s Ceremony.
Download application HERE
SENIOR SLIDE SHOW
Please complete the google form for the Graduation Slide Show that will be presented during the Seniors Award’s Day. The deadline to submit the form is May 11th
ACADEMIC SIGNING DAY
Academic Signing Day is an event where seniors are recognized for their academic pursuits after graduation. Students who have been accepted into a college or have completed their military enrollment may participate. Families are welcome to attend and highly encouraged to participate by wearing your college/military colors and bringing decorations for the table.
If you plan to attend this event, please complete the google form by May 5, 2022 at 3 pm. Also, you must send your college or military acceptance letter to Mrs. Wingate at cwingate@beau.k12.la.us or drop it by the counselor's office.
Please click here for a list of honor graduates.
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