Hi, Falcons!

Each month, I send you and your parents/guardians a High School newsletter via Infinite Campus Messenger with lots of information and dates for the upcoming months. You can login into IC to read past newsletters!

Transcript Questions?

Official Transcripts:

https://www.florencecarlton.org/page/transcript-request

Unofficial Transcripts 

PDFs can be downloaded from your Infinite Campus Portal

Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 25 & 26 from 4-7 PM.

We will have presenter tables near the high school entrance on both nights, featuring representatives from universities, colleges, and local programs. Availability varies, so some presenters may attend one or both nights.

Presenter Tables:

📌 Feb 25 (4-7 PM): WMT-AHEC, University of Montana Western, Sabai Professional Massage Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting, Tamarack Grief Resource Center

📌 Feb 26 (4-7 PM): Montana OPI Tobacco Prevention, University of Montana Western, Flathead Valley Community College, Tamarack Grief Resource Center, U.S. Army Recruiting, SAFE Community Programs, Sabai Professional Massage Academy, Montana Tech

📌 Feb 26 (Library Presentation, 6 PM): University of Montana, Reach Higher Montana

Harmony Pilot Program is Full – Spring Semester

Florence-Carlton School has launched a small pilot program for an online initiative called Harmony, enrolling a limited number of K-12 students. This semester serves as a trial to determine whether the program can expand to all students next year.

🚨 Note: The pilot group is at full capacity and cannot accept additional students this semester. However, as the program progresses, the school will evaluate whether it can be offered for the 2025-2026 school year, depending on budget and staffing.

Scholarship Updates

Please remember to check your deadlines for these opportunities Some of these scholarships have hard deadlines, which can be disappointing if you miss out on them

With 7th-semester grades finalizing, now is the time for students to complete scholarship applications, including the MUS Honor & STEM/Healthcare Scholarships and many local opportunities

🔹 Stay updated! New scholarships are posted every Friday on my website. Check regularly for new opportunities! Click HERE for national/local scholarship updates from your school counselor! 

New***CTE share page of PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS link! Check this link HERE for career pathways opportunities and even summer jobs!

New Student Information can be found HERE

College/Recruiter Request Visit Form can be found HERE

Scholarship Tracking Form Students please submit for each scholarship received.

https://forms.gle/EmJjCtxdHysZVCT58

Make a list of the scholarships that interest you. Don't underestimate the smaller scholarships--they add up! Here is a template you can use to help you keep track! Click HERE

Fill out your FASFA for priority consideration so you can find out your "Financial Aid Package". FASFA dates are announced annually and it's best to apply early. Many local scholarships require this to be completed! If you are an independent student because you are experiencing homelessness on your own, you will need a determination to apply for financial aid without your parent’s information. Please see me as I can provide you with a determination for your FAFSA.

Compare college costs and be aware of extra costs. You want to look for mandatory meal plans,  books, registration fees, parking, dorms,  or other fees. Would scholarships help cover any of that? Here is a tool to compare the cost of some schools you may be looking at. Click Here for a sample, or check with Ms. bristow for an Excel version, or you can create your own here for free! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comparing-College-Costs-Financial-Aid-Award-Letter-Review-7705805?st=2ac9dce6db54e15d897b6de3a1966f5a

Letters of Recommendation

Just a friendly reminder to please request your letters of recommendation from any staff or teacher at least 2 weeks in advance. We want to ensure that everyone has plenty of time to write a great letter for you, so try not to wait until the last minute! When you ask, please fill out and bring me your recommendation sheet (you can find it linked HERE and outside my office). This step is really important! If you just send a quick email like, "Hey, can you write me a letter?" without your personalized request form, it might not get done in time. Parents, your support here is super helpful: Sometimes students overlook this, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on a wonderful recommendation. If a teacher or staff member has or will be writing you a letter of recommendation out of their busy day, please take the time to write them a thank you note.

Health Plans and Student Section 504 plans

If you have a health or 504 plan as a continuing student, your accommodation plan will be shared with the High School teachers by the first day of school. If you have any emergent health concerns, don't hesitate to contact our school nurse, Julie Shepp, at sheppj@florence.k12.mt.us or 406-273-6741.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with me with any questions about the Section 504 evaluation process.