Seniors

  • Resources for Seniors

    Seniors - Next Steps & Exit Activities
      **March 25 email from Mrs. Prange (here)

    DECEMBER CLASS MEETING (12/18/24)
    Class of 2025 - Graduation Meeting (Dr. Grich & Mrs. Prange)

    AUGUST CLASS MEETING (8/23/24)
    Class of 2025 - Senior Meeting (Dr. Grich, Senior Principal)
    Class of 2025 - Senior Year, Graduation & Beyond (Mrs. Prange, Post-Secondary Counselor)

    **Local College/Career Events** (Schedule of events happening throughout the year)

    GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

    Confirm you are on track with your graduation requirements.  Use the Academic Plan Progress Report in Infinite Campus to view the status of your credits and required assessments (EOC exams, MO & US Constitution, American Civics).  Connect with your comprehensive counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

    COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

    Application Fee Waivers: If you have financial barriers and need assistance with application fees, waivers might be available for students who qualify for meal benefits.  To see if you are eligible, fill out the district application here.

    FINANCIAL AID

    Financial Aid
    Missouri A+ Scholarship Program

    Scholarship Sites:
     * SchooLinks - students log in with Clever, then go to Finances - Scholarship Match
     * My Scholarship Central - St. Louis Metro Database
     * Going Merry - National Database

    FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
    Regardless of your current financial status, we encourage all families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The FAFSA is also required for students planning to use the Missouri A+ Scholarship.

    Below are the steps to take for filing your FAFSA:
         1) Now: Create your FSA ID here. The student and any contributors (ie parent(s), spouse of parent) will need FSA IDs (username/password for the FAFSA).  Verification of your account could take 1-3 days, so plan accordingly.
         2) Starting December 1: Create your 2025-26 FAFSA here.  The form should take less than one hour to complete.  Be sure to list the city of your high school as "Chesterfield" and then select "Central High". 
    **Note: if seniors plan to take classes the summer after graduation, they will also need to file a 2024-25 FAFSA to access federal/state funding (including use of the A+ scholarship).

    CSS Profile
    The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. Check your colleges’ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile. A list of participating schools is available online here. 

    POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

    College Research

    • Finding the Best Fit College
    • Mentors 4 College - local, non-profit organization offering FREE post-secondary support for students and parents

    • College Visits/Fairs:
      1. If you are going to miss school for a campus visit, please inform your grade-level office of your absence.  The absence is coded as "CV" (College Visit) and is excused, but you are still responsible for the missed work.
      2. Lots of college admission representatives visit PCH - - sign up in SchooLinks to connect with them while they are in the building.  Instructions for registering are located here.
      3. If you would benefit from attending a college fair, there are several great opportunities in the fall. Sign up at StriveFair.

    Alternative Path Research

    Appointments with Mrs. Prange: students (and/or parents) may schedule individual appointments on school days with Mrs. Prange using her online scheduling system.  Email her for the link or stop by the Counseling lobby to scan her QR code.