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    SENIOR PICTURES

     

    Click here for more information regarding Senior Pictures, Kaiser Letter

     

    Dear Parents and Guardians, 

    We are excited to announce the upcoming Senior Picture Day at Stevenson High School on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22. Two photographers will be on-site for cap and gown poses and traditional headshots for the yearbook and graduation composite. While the cap and gown shot are optional the traditional headshot is required.  

    If your student has already scheduled a session at Kaiser or another studio, they are not required to take another headshot at school. Students will have the opportunity to choose the image that will be used for both the yearbook and the graduation composite on Picture Day. Only one image can be selected for both purposes. 

    Within 2-3 weeks of Picture Day, students will receive an email containing an online ordering code to place orders. Please ensure your student is aware of these details so we can make this a memorable milestone for the Class of 2024! 

    There’s still time to order a yearbook! Please login to https://www.jostens.com/ to purchase a yearbook and purchase a special message to your senior.

     Thank you!  

    Kaitlin Edgerton, yearbook adviser  

    ONLY READ IF YOU ARE NOT USING KAISER PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL: 

    If you choose to be photographed at another studio and would like to appear in the yearbook, please take this letter with you so the proper specifications can be met. Please note that photos must be taken by a professional photographer, with the background described below, or it will not be published in the yearbook.  

     

    Portrait Specifications 

    1. Standard blue/grey, professional yearbook background.  

    2. No double exposures, multiples, over-the-shoulder, or group shots with animals and other objects. Photos must be straight forward without angled shoulders. 

    3. No cap and gown portraits; no hats, T-shirts, drapes, bare shoulders, spaghetti straps, sleeveless or low-cut tops. 

    4. No backlighting. 

     

    Digital Specifications 

    1. Digital images are required; prints will not be accepted. 

    2. Images can be either .jpg or .tiff files. 

    3. Images must be set to a minimum of 300 dpi. 

    4. Student will submit the image through: https://www.ybkplus.com/auth

    5. Photos sent via email will not be accepted and must be uploaded to the link provided.

     

    All senior photos from studios other than Kaiser due December 6, 2024. Information, as well as a link for digital submission directly to Jostens, will be available in the fall. 

     

    Thank you for your cooperation! 

     

     Kaitlin Edgerton, MJE (She/Her/Hers)

    Adviser of The Ambassador Yearbook and The Vanguard Newspaper

    Educator at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Sterling Heights, Mich.

    Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, Trustee

    Journalism Education Association, Michigan State Director

    MIPA Golden Pen Recipient, 2022

    JEA Rising Star Award, 2019

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Throughout the year...

    • Be aware of graduation requirements. Make sure you have all your credits to graduate from SHS. If you are unsure of this, message your counselor on Teams to set up a meeting.
    • Stay on top of your post-secondary planning! Be aware of application requirements and due dates for college and trade school admissions. If you plan on joining the military, connect with a recruiter to make sure you qualify for military enlistment. 
    • Manage your time. Senior year is busy and time management skills will help ensure it is a successful year.
    • Be aware of your emotions and mental health, and seek help or support when you need it!
    • Visit your counselor! Message your counselor on Teams to set up an appointment.

     

    • Begin to apply to colleges and scholarships.
    • Attend the UCS Financial Aid Night.

     

    • January - Begin filling out your FAFSA (Financial Aid Application) for grants and loans.
    • Counselors will visit English 12 classes to provide a presentation on FAFSA. This is a good time to ask any questions you may have.
    • Seniors who failed a 1st semester class MUST meet with their counselor to register for Credit Recovery. 
    • Continue to apply for colleges and scholarships.

     

    • If you have not applied for Macomb Community College, attend the MCC Apply Day session in April.
    • Decide which college you will attend! Weigh the pros and cons carefully. This choice is unique to your personal and academic goals, as well as your family circumstances.
    • Attend the mandatory Senior meeting in April. Caps and gowns will be distributed at this meeting!
    • Continue applying for scholarships.
    • Take your AP exams (if applicable).
    • Turn in your enrollment deposit to your selected college before or by May 1st.
    • Pass all of your classes!
    • Make sure you have paid all fines and fees before the last day of school.
    • Attend graduation in June and celebrate all of your accomplishments!

     

    Recommended Standardized Tests for Seniors

    SAT or ACT

    • Colleges will take SAT or ACT scores. They do NOT require both and there is no preference for either.
    • You should have already taken the SAT during junior year. If you would like to re-test, you may register on your own at www.collegeboard.com
    • If you would like to take the ACT, register on your own at www.actstudent.org

     

    SAT II Subject Tests

    • NOT NEEDED by any college in Michigan
    • Only needed if you are applying to a HIGHLY SELECTIVE university (like Harvard).
    • Students must register for SAT II Subject tests on their own through CollegeBoard.
    • Colleges will specify if they require the SAT II Subject tests, so do your research!

     

    AP Tests

    • Students will register for the AP tests in Fall. Students are provided a code from their AP teacher to register for the exams through CollegeBoard. For more information about AP tests, visit the Advanced Placement page on the Counseling website.

    • Important Dates for Seniors

      Senior Dates

       

       

       

      Scholarships for Seniors

       

       

      Check the Titan Voice and Scholarships page frequently for more scholarship opportunities! 

       

      College Apps, Transcripts, and FAFSA

       Seniors, visit the College Information Page for more information about college apps and transcripts.

      Visit the Financial Aid Page for more information about FAFSA, student aid, and scholarships.

       

      College Applications

       

      • It is not too late to start new college applications! If you haven't applied yet, and need help, visit the counseling office or contact your counselor on Teams.  Most college applications can be done in 10-20 minutes! Contact your counselor to help you plan for a great future!
    • Hello Stevenson Seniors and Families,
       
      Seniors can begin completing the 25-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) beginning December 1st.
       
      The FAFSA is required for all students who would like state and federal financial aid for two-year and four-year colleges and for the skilled trades programs and hot jobs certificates offered at Macomb Community College.
       
      To be ready to complete the FAFSA when it opens, we recommend creating your Federal Student Aid (FSA) account in November, using this link:
       
       
      Each senior and at least one parent/guardian will need an account.  Parents with older kids in college may already have an account.
       
      If you are wondering how many parents/step-parents in a family will need an account, this chart may help:
       
       
      For more Financial Aid info, you can visit Stevenson's Counseling page:
       
       
      Stevenson counselors are here to help!  Contact us with any questions 🙂
       
      COUNSELORS    LAST NAME
      Mrs. Boettcher     A - De; CORE; LCCE
      kristi.boettcher@uticak12.org        (586) 797-1976
       
      Ms. Dilday         Di - Jon; AVID
      dakota.dilday@uticak12.org         (586) 797-1979
       
      Mrs. DiLorenzo    Jor - Kn; MADE
      tamara.dilorenzo@uticak12.org      (586) 797-1975
         
      Mrs. Newell             Ko - Ric
      kristy.newell@uticak12.org                (586) 797-1977
       
      Ms. Sullivan         Rid - Z
      delaney.sullivan@uticak12.org        (586) 797-1980