We know this is a lot of information to take in, but it contains many important reminders, deadlines, and resources to help you stay on track for graduation and your plans after high school! Take some time to look through everything, and don’t hesitate to stop by Guidance if you have any questions. We are always happy to help! |
May 25th, 2027 | 7:30 P.M.
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Address: 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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Seniors, there’s still time to boost your ACT score! A couple of national ACT test dates are still available. Register at act.org by the listed deadlines. If you’d like to see if you qualify for an ACT fee waiver, stop by Guidance for more information! |
Class of 2027 Valedictorians
Students who meet all Top 10% requirements and earn a 4.0 GPA.
Class of 2027 Salutatorians
Students who meet all Top 10% requirements and earn a 3.96 GPA (allowing for only one B).
Graduating with Distinction
Tennessee graduates who maintain a B average (3.0 GPA) and complete at least one additional approved credential will graduate with distinction.
Approved credentials include:
- A nationally recognized industry certification
- Attendance at Tennessee Governor’s School
- Participation in an All-State musical organization
- National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist recognition
- A composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT
- A score of 3 or higher on two AP exams
- At least 12 hours of postsecondary credit, documented by transcript (four Walters State courses)
Honors Diplomas
Honors Diplomas are awarded based on ACT subtest scores. Students must meet all four of the following benchmarks:
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Math: 22
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Science: 23
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English: 18
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Reading: 22
Top 10% Requirements
Students must meet all of the following requirements to qualify for Top 10% recognition and Valedictorian/Salutatorian status.
English
- A minimum of four English credits at Honors level or Dual Enrollment level.
Mathematics
- Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, and one credit in Pre-Calculus, Statistics, or a higher-level mathematics course.
Science
- Four science credits are required.
- In addition to the three credits required for state graduation, the fourth credit must be earned through one Honors level science course.
Social Studies
- A minimum of one credit in DE, AP, or Honors Social Studies.
Additional Requirements
- Fine arts and foreign language requirements may not be waived.
- Only one DE, AP, or Honors course may be repeated for an alternate grade.
- Students must meet Ready Graduate requirements.
- Students must have a GPA within the top 10% of the graduating class. (GPA Cutoff Reference: The GPA cutoff for Top 10% recognition for the Class of 2026 was 3.76. The cutoff for the Class of 2027 may differ.)
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SENIORS — IF YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN TN PROMISE, THIS MEETING IS MANDATORY!
TN Promise is a scholarship program that helps eligible Tennessee students attend a community college or eligible technical college tuition-free.
The mandatory meeting will provide important information about the TN Promise program, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and the steps you must complete to maintain your scholarship.
Meeting Details:
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Date: November 16
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Time/place: 10:30 A.M. in forum
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Attendance: Mandatory for students participating in TN Promise
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND! Missing required meetings or deadlines could affect your eligibility for TN Promise. Make sure you are there and pay attention to the information provided so you do not miss any important steps!
If you have questions about TN Promise, stop by the Guidance Office!
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TN Promise students are required to complete 16 hours of community service by August 1, 2027, to cover their first academic year of college.
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Deadline: August 1, 2027
- Total requirement: 32 hours over the course of your TN Promise eligibility (16 hours per academic year).
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Virtual hours: You may complete up to 16 hours virtually through approved tnAchieves webinars.
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Carryover hours: Any hours completed beyond the required 16 may carry over to your next deadline.
Make sure you keep track of your hours and submit them through tnAchieves.org. Be sure to check the guidelines to ensure your service hours qualify!
Need help finding community service opportunities or submitting your hours? Stop by Guidance!
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TN Direct Admissions is a program that allows eligible Tennessee high school seniors to be automatically accepted to certain Tennessee colleges, trade schools, and universities based on their academic records, without having to complete the traditional admissions application for those schools.
This means you may receive a letter or email letting you know that you have already been accepted to one or more colleges! This does not mean you have to attend that college. It simply gives you more options as you plan for life after high school.
DIDN’T RECEIVE A LETTER OR EMAIL?
Stop by the Guidance Office! There could be an error with your account or student information that needs to be checked. We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to receive their TN Direct Admissions notifications!
What do you need to do?
- Check your email regularly, including your spam or junk folder.
- Check your mailbox at home for letters from Tennessee colleges and universities.
- Read your notifications carefully to see which schools have accepted you and whether you need to take any additional steps.
- Remember that you will still need to complete any remaining requirements, such as submitting financial aid forms or accepting an offer, depending on the college.
Seniors, this is a great opportunity to explore your college options and see where you may already have a place waiting for you!
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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) helps students apply for federal financial aid to pay for college. The FAFSA typically opens on October 1 each year.
Need help completing the FAFSA? Stop by the Guidance Office, and we can help you complete the student section!
If you choose to complete it at home, you will need to create an account and make sure you are completing the 2027–2028 FAFSA form. Be sure to enter your information carefully and ask for help if you have any questions!
IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS: You MUST complete the FAFSA by April 1 to be eligible for Tennessee Promise! This is a required step, so please do not put it off! Even if you are unsure whether you will need financial aid, you still need to complete the application to meet the Tennessee Promise requirement.
Our school will offer FAFSA Help Nights to help seniors and their families complete the application and answer any questions. More information about these dates will be shared soon.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE THE FAFSA BY APRIL 1! This is a very important step in keeping your Tennessee Promise scholarship opportunity.
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This document will be updated each time a college admissions office sends us information or updates (usually these will be about upcoming deadlines, housing, next steps, etc.): |
UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship available to Tennessee high school students who attend a UT campus and meet the $75,000 income threshold.
- UT Promise only covers tuition and mandatory fees. Mandatory fees include facilities fee, maintenance fee, library fee, student services fee, technology fee, transportation fee, etc. Visit your campus’ website for more information.
- Students will still be responsible for covering any costs beyond tuition and fees such as book expenses and food/housing; however, excess UT Promise funds can be applied to these additional educational expenses until they run out. Once excess funds have been applied, the student is responsible for the remaining educational costs (e.g. remaining cost of food/housing, transportation, course materials, etc.).
For more information on campus admittance, financial eligibility, covered mandatory fees and financial aid or scholarships (such as HOPE, Pell grants, institutional scholarships, etc.), visit the financial aid offices for the campuses below!
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Walters State Community College Scholarships
- Students should visit their application status portal and complete their Intent to Enroll form. Once the form is submitted and MyWS account is activated, students can access the scholarship application in the financial aid section of their portal. The application opened on Sept. 1, and the deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2027.
- Walters State scholarships are awarded based on many factors. Some are reserved for students from specific counties or those majoring in a particular area of study, while others recognize academic achievement or demonstrated financial need.
- Scholarships may be available in areas such as athletics, debate and music. Funding for these scholarships is provided through endowments and donations made by generous donors to the Walters State Foundation.
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SENIORS — NEED TO SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPT OR ACT SCORES?
Parchment is a website you can use to send your high school transcript to colleges, universities, and other organizations.
What do you need to know?
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Transcripts: You can request for your official high school transcript to be sent directly to the college or university you plan to attend.
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ACT Scores: If a college requires official ACT scores, you may need to send them directly through your ACT account at ACT.org. ACT scores are not automatically included with your high school transcript.
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Check Requirements: Every college has different requirements, so be sure to check what documents you need to submit.
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Need help? If you have questions about sending your transcript or ACT scores, stop by the Guidance Office! We are happy to help you make sure your documents get where they need to go.
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Your one-stop spot for Northview Guidance Office updates! Find important deadlines, college and career resources, scholarships, financial aid information, upcoming events, and more. Check back often—new opportunities and updates will be added throughout the year! |
Scholarships You Should Apply For:
Local & NSA Scholarships — More Are Coming!
Don’t worry if you aren’t seeing a lot of local or Northview-specific scholarships just yet! Many of these opportunities begin opening around January and continue throughout the spring, with new scholarships becoming available all the way up until graduation.
- Local businesses, organizations, community groups, and NSA partners often release scholarships at different times, so keep checking the Scholarship Guide throughout the year!
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College Board's BigFuture offers students the opportunity to win $40,000 or $500 in college scholarships just by completing simple college and career planning activities!
💵 Here's how it works:
- Visit bigfuture.org/40k.
- Sign in or create your free College Board account.
- Complete eligible college planning steps through BigFuture.
- Each completed step earns you an entry into the monthly scholarship drawings
🎉 Every month:
- TWO students are selected to receive $40,000 scholarships!
- HUNDREDS of students receive $500 scholarships!
✅ No essays required!
✅ No minimum GPA required!
✅ No test scores required!
✅ Students who qualify as lower-income can earn DOUBLE entries!
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Don't stress! Stop by the Guidance Office, and we will help you get started! We are here to help you navigate the college application process, scholarships, FAFSA, and everything else that comes with senior year. You don't have to figure it all out on your own!
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