Senior Workshops & Follow-up Information

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hi, Seniors!

This info is for those who were not able to attend the October senior workshop last night or for those who did not receive one of these informational brochures during the meeting:

1. Print the "2014 High School Graduates Florida Bright Futures Scholarships" brochure, as well as the "Money for College: Florida Scholarships and Grants" brochure: www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/home/sawpubs.asp

2. Buy and create a 3-ring binder with a set of 5 tab dividers for yourself. This binder should be used to collect information and materials given out during the senior workshops, as well as to collect other pertinent info regarding your high school academics, volunteer service, report cards, transcripts, extra curricular activities, testing results, etc.

3. Print out the CIAS Graduation Manual from this link: www.christianinstitute.com/1314GraduationManual.pdf

4. Complete Assignments #1-A & #1-B by 10/11.

5. Complete Assignment #2 and turn in at Nov. Senior Workshop: Academic Résumé (see Graduation Manual for details)

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Seniors!

You first assignment as seniors is to discover what learning style you may have, or combination of styles. This will help you to understand yourself and your the way you learn, as well as help us to identify your strengths and weaknesses are a student.

#1-A Students Style Results
Education Planner is a great place to start!
Here is the link to the "What Kind of Student Are You?" assessment:
educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/kind-of-student.shtml

#1-B Learning Style Results
Here is the link to the "What's Your Learning Style?" assessment:
educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml

Print BOTH of your results and turn them in to the CIAS office to be placed into the Graduation Plan folder in your cumulative file! This needs to be turned in by Friday, October 11, 2013.

You can turn it in to CIAS by one of these ways: BTW, make sure that your name is included!
1. Save it as a PDF and email it as an attachment to [e-mail] with the subject: "Senior Assignment #1"
2. Fax it to 458-5132
3. Mail it to the school at
2007 N. 61st Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32506

This paperwork is required by FCCPSA, our accreditation agency.

[Mary Beth Jones]

Collect information about yourself and your life experiences, and create an "Academic Resume" for yourself.

See Pages 40-41 here in the CIAS Graduation Manual (print the PDF): www.christianinstitute.com/1314GraduationManual.pdf

Type and print your resume and turn it in to the CIAS office to be placed into the Graduation Plan folder in your cumulative file! This needs to be turned in by/at the next Senior Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.

You can turn it in to CIAS by one of these ways:
1. Save it as a PDF and email it as an attachment to [e-mail] with the subject: "Senior Assignment #2"
2. Fax it to 458-5132
3. Mail it to the school at
2007 N. 61st Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32506

This paperwork is required by FCCPSA, our accreditation agency.

[Mary Beth Jones]

Thursday, November 7
5-6 pm
At CIAS
Bring binder, Academic resume

Only Class of 2014 seniors need to attend
You will be starting the nominating procedure for class distinctives and getting measured for caps & gowns.

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Seniors (Class of 2014)!

I am rescheduling the Senior Workshop that I had scheduled for this week. I have been busy with our petitions and appointments for PSC Dual Enrollment, so I have not been able to adequately prepare for this workshop (it's about Florida Bright Futures, voting for your class distinctives, and planning for a vocational future).

It is rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5-6 pm.

In the meantime, the FFAA has opened up for you to officially start the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship application process! The following students need to fill out the FFAA online here: www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/ua/SAWSTUA_uaform.asp
Ashley Dolihite
Matthew Fisk
Joseph Klingman
Julian Loftis
Mikayla Maracle
Jackson Murrell
Olivia Odom
Tarra Talbert
Joshua Walker

Thank you!

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Seniors!
The next Senior Workshop is set for Tuesday, Feb. 4th, from 5-6 pm at CIAS. Seniors who are participating in the graduation ceremony should attend.

Please bring your nominations for the following class distinctives: class song, verse, motto, colors (2), and flower. You may want to do some internet research for ideas!

You will also be given order forms for your activity cords (due back to CIAS in 2 weeks).

If you have completed any of the senior assignments but have not turned them in, please bring those with you. At this point in the school year, they should include:
1.Learning Style Assessment
2.Academic Resume
3.Apologetics
4.FFAA

See detailed assignment instructions cross-posted here: cias.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=grads&action=display&thread=286

*Also to clear up any misinformation or questions, CIAS only uses Christian music during our graduation ceremonies, as always!*

If you have any questions, please email or text us!

Blessings,
Mary Beth Jones
CIAS Principal

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Seniors!

I received responses from many of you who will not be able to attend any Wednesday meetings due to church responsibilities and also emails reminding me that dual enrollment final exams are scheduled for this week. Also, many seniors are going to be out of town this next weekend, the date for the photo shoot.

I want to be respectful of your time and schedules as much as possible and realize that Wednesdays and Saturdays are not going to work for most of you due to school, sports, and work schedules.

So, here is a new schedule for the Month of May. I hope this is acceptable for all! I apologize in advance for any inconvenience that the rescheduling may incur for you.

Senior Workshop:
Tuesday, May 6 from 5-6:30 pm
Location- CIAS

Senior Group Photo Shoot:
Sunday, May 11 from 4:30-6 pm
Location- park and meet up in the parking lot at New World Landing, downtown Pensacola
600 South Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32502

Reception Set-up:
Thursday, May 22, from 10 am until we are done (normally 3-4 hours)
Location- Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Ave.

Graduation Rehearsal with Deb Robertson:
Thursday, May 22, from 6:30-8:30 pm
Bring senior displays for reception
Location- Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Ave.

Senior Formal Portraits with Cook Images' Tony Chavez:
Friday, May 23 from 3-4 pm (before the graduation ceremony)
Location- Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Ave.

Graduation Ceremony:
Friday, May 23 from 6-8 pm
Reception following from 8-9:30 pm
Location- Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Ave.