Senior Handbook 2023-2024 - Updated 10/3/23 - Updated yearly in October

Oct 5, 2026

Senior Handbook 2023-2024 for the School District of Manatee County provides guidance for high school seniors, parents, school counselors, and college & career advisors on postsecondary planning. It outlines a monthly Senior Checklist covering research, application options, essays, SAT/ACT registration and deadlines, recommendation letters, scholarships, community service submission, and Schoology steps. The guide also summarizes diploma requirements, test comparisons, military information, Bright Futures requirements and eligibility, key college terms, and financial aid items including FAFSA.

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Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

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Senior Checklist

August

September

October

Standard Diploma Requirements

SAT/ACT Test Comparison

SAT Dates and Information

ACT Dates and Information

Classic Learning Test (CLT)

SAT/ACT Test Preparation Tools

Military Information

Bright Futures Requirements

Volunteer Service & Paid Work Guidelines for Bright Futures

Manatee Technical College (MTC)

State College of Florida (SCF)

University of South Florida (USF)

Important College Terms

Self-Reporting Coursework (SSAR)

FAFSA

Financial Aid Checklist

State University System of Florida

Florida College System

Private Colleges and Universities of Florida

Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Florida

Technical Colleges of Florida

Career Exploration

Scholarship Opportunities

Websites to Know

Advisor Contact Lists

College Athletic Information

High School Graduation Dates, Times, and Locations

Senior Handbook 2023-2024 Updated 10/3/23 Updated yearly in October. The purpose of the Senior Handbook is to provide a resource to High School Seniors, Parents, School Counselors and College & Career Advisors for postsecondary opportunities which include university, two-year college, technical college, military, workforce, and volunteerism. School Board of Manatee County School District of Manatee County 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34205 Chad Choate III – Chair Cindy Spray–Vice-Chair Mary Foreman Gina Messenger Richard Tatem Dr. Jason Wysong-Superintendent Mission The School District of Manatee County will educate and develop all students today for their success tomorrow. | Page | Topic | | --- | --- | | 4-7 | Senior Checklist | | 8-9 | Standard Diploma Requirements | | 10 | SAT/ACT Test Comparison | | 11 | SAT Dates and Information | | 12 | ACT Dates and Information | | 13 | (CLT) Classic Learning Test | | 14 | SAT/ACT Test Preparation Tools | | 15-17 | Military Information | | 18 | Bright Futures Requirements | | 19-20 | Volunteer Service & Paid Work Guidelines for Bright Futures | | 21-22 | Manatee Technical College (MTC) | | 23-24 | State College of Florida (SCF) | | 25 | University of South Florida (USF) | | 26-27 | Important College Terms | | 28 | Self-Reporting Coursework (SSAR) | | 29-30 | FAFSA | | 31 | Financial Aid Checklist | | 32 | State University System of Florida | | 33 | Florida College System | | 34 | Private Colleges and Universities of Florida | | 35 | Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Florida | | 36-37 | Technical Colleges of Florida | | 38-39 | Career Exploration | | 40-41 | Scholarship Opportunities | | 42 | Websites to Know | | 43 | High School College & Career Advisor Contact list | | 44-45 | High School Counselor Contact List | | 46 | College Athletic Information | | 47 | High School Graduation Dates, Times, and Locations | Senior Checklist August Complete postsecondary research and make a final list. Gather all postsecondary information. Determine application options (early decision, early action, or regular decision) . If applicable, begin essays for college application. If applicable, register for SAT and/or ACT. Be aware of deadlines. Register for tests online. Have scores sent directly to colleges where you have applied. Fee waivers for SAT/ACT tests as well as college applications are available for students with financial need. See your school counselor for more information. Meet with postsecondary representatives who are visiting your school in person or via Zoom and phone. See College & Career Advisor for more information. Apply for applicable scholarships. Submit community service hours completed over the summer with coordinator at your school. Remember to make copies of hours prior to submission. Be sure to check your school’s Schoology page for Senior information. In Schoology, click “Courses”, then look for the “Class of” page. Click “Updates” on the left side menu. Send scores to at least one public university for Bright Futures. September Attend College & Career Night for Seniors at your high school campus. See College & Career Advisor for details. If applicable, gather letters of recommendations. Teachers and counselors should be given at least two weeks before the first college deadline. Also include a resume’ or list of activities to help the recommender write a well-rounded letter. Continue to work on essays for college applications. Have 1-2 people review essays. If needed, register for SAT and/or ACT. Be aware of deadlines. Register for tests online. Have scores sent directly to colleges where you have applied. Continue to meet with postsecondary representatives who are visiting your school in person or via Zoom and phone. See College & Career Advisor for more information. Apply for applicable scholarships. If applicable, work on completing col

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Senior Handbook 2023-2024?

It provides a resource for high school seniors, parents, school counselors, and college & career advisors to plan postsecondary opportunities, including university, two-year college, technical college, military, workforce, and volunteerism.

What key tasks are included in the Senior Checklist for August?

August focuses on completing postsecondary research, preparing application options and essays (if applicable), registering for SAT and/or ACT with deadlines in mind, gathering recommendation information, applying for scholarships, submitting community service hours, and using Schoology for senior updates.

When does FAFSA application open according to the handbook?

The handbook states that FAFSA APPLICATION OPENS DECEMBER 31st for this year only.

Oct 5, 2026

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