|
Dual Credit Courses 2008 - 2009
|
 Two scholarships each worth $320 are being held for South Harrison Students to attend WV’s annual Free Enterprise Conference at YMCA Camp Horseshoe this June 8—14, 2008. Apply in the guidance office. |
|
Notre Dame High School Summer School Registration Forms are in the Guidance Office. First session is June 16— June 27. Second session is June 30—July 11. Fee is $140.00 per ½ credit. Cash or money order on the first day of class. No Checks.
|
|
LEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL --------------
Summer School At Lewis County High School!! 1 credit can be earned. Options this year are PLATO for credit recovery or Traditional for credit advancement. Date: June-July, 2008—5 hours per day. Free Breakfast and Free Lunch. Classes begin at 8:00 A.M. Fee is $50 for out of county students. Interested students can fill out a survey and return it to Mrs. Short. Contact at Lewis County High School is Nancy Alfred. Now is the time to make up those missing credits!!!
|
| Register for the PSAT/NMSQT 2008 on line at http://www.collegeboard.com/school by June 16, 2008! More information is available in the guidance office. |
| Attention Students: By using My College QuickStart, you can review PSAT/NMSQT questions, answers, and answer explanations. Prepare for the SAT with a plan powered by their PSAT/NMS/qt results. Investigate personalized suggestions for colleges. Use MYRoad to explore the majors and careers that interest them and take a personality test to generate new ideas. Go to www.collegeboard.com/quickstart. |
SHHS has been asked to nominate two deserving high school juniors who would benefit from Bera College's four-year tuition scholarship valued at more than $100,000. Students who most likely meet their admission criteria have:
- An annual family income between $12,000 and $45,000
- A class rank in the top 20 percent of their high school class
- A score between 20 and 30 on the ACT Composite (930-1350 on the SAT I)
- A commitment to service in their communities
If you are interested please see Mrs. Moore, chairman of the Math Department. Deadline is May 31, 2008.
|
| Student Edge Start planning your future now. See Mrs. Short for the school access code to set up your account today. |
| Making Your Summer Count at West Virginia Wesleyan College! Environmental Explorations (Grades 9-11); WVWC Jazz Workshop (Grades 9-12); Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation (Grades 6th -8th); Math Mania (Grades 6th-8th); From ME to WE: Service Opportunity (Grades 9th -11th); Theatre Arts Enrichment Camp; Writing Your World; Bill Struble Football Camp; WVWC Women’s Basketball Day Camp; The Edge Soccer Camp; Women’s Soccer Team Camp; Men’s Soccer Team Camp; Basketball Camps. (Too much info to list!) See www.wvwc.edu/summerconf or pick up a brochure in the guidance office. |
| West Virginia State Police Junior Trooper Academy will be held July 14—July 18, 2008 at Institute, WV. Candidates must be between the ages of 14 and 17. The candidate must submit a letter of 250 words maximum stating the reason they believe they should be selected to attend. Nomination forms must be submitted by Friday, May 2, 2008. If interested, the student should see Mrs. Short in the guidance office. |
| Junior Volunteer Applications for United Hospital Center’s summer program are now in the guidance office. Applications must be returned to the Volunteer Office by Monday, June 2, 2008. Junior Volunteer Orientation will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at United Hospital Center in Classroom F from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (lunch is included). To qualify, the student must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be at least 14 years old by June 14, 2008, be mature, willing to work and of good character. When an application is received, the student will be contacted with further information. Calls to 624-2231. |
| What college professors are saying after a study which surveyed more than 35,000 middle school teachers, high school teachers, guidance counselors, and postsecondary and remedial program teachers. Problem: College instructors and high school teachers do not agree. ACT notes that the mismatch is not due to any actual shortcomings in the pool of teachers or an inadequacy of the student population itself. Instead, ACT states that standards are simply too broad and not sufficiently deep to guarantee the mastery of skills and concepts that postsecondary teachers regard as important. Findings: In English and writing, college instructors place greater emphasis on the importance of basic grammar and usage skills than do high school teachers. In match, college instructors look for a rigorous understanding of math fundamentals rather than brief exposure to more advanced content. In reading, the specific key skills taught in middle school are not receiving sufficient reinforcement in high school. In science, college teachers prefer science process and inquiry skills to the knowledge of specific science content. The long-term solution to this mismatch, according to ACT, is for states to improve the alignment of their learning standards with the expectations and demands of colleges. So what are high schools to do? [ “Give the students the basic nuts and bolts of reading, writing, math, and science…” Hold the students to the plan until mastery. ] Information for this overview came from Cambridge TestPrep PLUS. **** Bottom line is that students need to come to school motivated to learn and to achieve via hardwork and dedication. **** |
| Department of the Navy is offering students the opportunity to learn more about the Navy’s comprehensive scholarship for college. A student may apply for a scholarship with no obligations to join the Navy for their entire freshman year of college. Any student who meets the Navy’s minimum SAT or ACT scores (350 Critical Reading, 520 Math, 22 English, 22 Math, respectively) is eligible to apply. Students who may be interested in applying should start their applications on the website: https://www.nrotc.navy,mil/. The website will open on March 15th, 2008 for juniors. |
| The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop will be held at Denison University June 15 to 22, 2008. This workshop encourages high school students to explore, discover, and affirm the craft of writing while in residence on the campus of Denison University. The cost of the Workshop, activities, and room and board is $1,100 for the 8-day program. Generous financial assistance is available. Student must demonstrate financial need. Visit www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.html Denison University is in Granville, Ohio |
Job Corps helps economically disadvantaged youth ages 16-24 become responsible, employable, and productive citizens by providing them with opportunities to develop vocational, educational, and social skills needed to succeed. The program, funded by the Department of Labor, provides students with free housing, meals, and health care. Students also receive a living stipend while they learn and receive bonuses after graduation. Job Corps is a residential training and education center for students who have either already completed their high school education and are in need of skills training or for those students who are in need of both educational and vocational training. Each center offers high school diploma and GED programs, employability skills training, and hands-on vocational training in various occupations, and welding. Each Job Corps Center also offers co-enrollment opportunity with affiliate colleges where students can receive advanced training and transferable college credits. For up to two years after leaving, graduates receive help finding transitional support services like housing, child care, and transportation. Tammy White, Admissions Counselor, 304-368-1290. Visit: http://jobcorps.doleta.gov.
|
| The West Virginia University Scholars and Honors Program wishes to recognize SHHS students at the Awards Day Program. Therefore, the guidance office needs to know those students who have received letters from WVU. If a student has been notified by WVU, he/she must notify WVU of the decision by May 1, 2008. If the Scholars Office does not receive written notification regarding students’ decisions, the scholarship offer(s) will be withdrawn. Questions regarding scholarship offers or acceptances may be directed to Bill Watson at 304-293-4126. |
| American School (a Not-for Profit Educational Institution) offers high school credits by independent correspondence study. www.americanschoolofcorr.com. Call 708.418-2850. |
|
How to fill out the FASFA
WV Deadline March 1, 2008 - Federal Deadline June 30, 2008
|
|
Video Tutorial on how to fill out the FASFA
WV Deadline March 1, 2008 - Federal Deadline June 30, 2008
|
| American Legion Auxiliary, Department of West Virginia, announces the 2008 session of Rhododendron Girls State will be held June 8-13, 2008 at Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling WV. Here are the eligibility requirements for girls in the junior class. Be a member in good standing (minimum of 2.75 GPA) ; Be a citizen of the US and a resident of WV; Be single (and cannot have been previously married); Be on the Principal’s Approved List of girls eligible for attendance; Be in attendance for the full week of the program; Be attending Girls State for the first time. Interested girls in the junior class need to contact the guidance office and make register. The deadline for applications to be in the mail is May 1, 2008. One of the main purposes of this program is to train individuals to understand that the very life of democracy depends upon informed and concerned citizens. |
| Bethany Leadership Academy 2008. This is a residential camp designed to engage high school students in the basic components of leadership. Focus and mission are to prepare students for leadership in their schools and local community. Cost:$350.00 per attendee; or $325.00 for Bethany College Alumni, multiple attendees from single school or family. A $100.00 deposit is required to reserve space. More information in the guidance office. Visit for Student Training (BLAST) is June 25th- 29th www.bethanywv.edu/students/conferences Contact 304.829.7835. |
| Academics Star 4 Camps at the University of Virginia. www.4starcamps.com Enrichment programs for Senior High—Grades 10-12 or Junior High-Grades 7-9. SAT/ACT Prep-Grades 10-12. Can call 800-334-7827. |
 WV Clearinghouse provides a statewide centralized database and resource center for students seeking educational opportunities and employers seeking to hire West Virginians, as well as links to financial aid resources and trainers. |
| Summer Pre-College Programs June 28 to August 8, 2008 at Carnegie Mellon Advanced Placement/Early Action; Architecture Art Design Drama Music National High School Game Academy See www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college. Contact precollege@andrew.cmu.edu. Phone 412-268-2082 |
| NEW FOR PSAT/NMSQT TEST TAKERS !!!! Do you know that each test taker will have access to MY College QuickStart free of charge? This experience will be available for 2007 test-takers in mid-December. Student access codes will be found on their paper score report and on the school’s roster of student scores and plans. Students will have access to MY College QuickStart throughout their high school careers. Online Score Report; SAT Study Plan; College Matches; Major and Career Matches available through this planning program. |
| Want to study Agriculture and Agribusiness, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Auto Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, General Building Construction, Masonry, Machine Tool and Metal Trades Technology, Timber Industries, Welding Technology, check out Pierpont Community and Technical College of Fairmont State University. These programs are a continuation from partner Career and Technical Centers such as UTC. Attend college classes that fit your schedule. Earn college credit for work experience in your field of study. Can apply for financial aid and may utilize state and federal grants and loans, including the Promise Scholarship. It’s up to you! Work at your own pace, balancing your work schedule and free time. Evening classes are available in many locations. HOW TO APPLY? Call Admissions @Fairmont State. 1-800-641-5678 Off Campus Programs-North—367-4199; Off Campus Programs-South—269-6389. www.fairmontstate.edu/edge |
Career Cruising is an interactive career resource designed for people of all ages. If you want to find the right career, explore different career options, or plan future education and training, you've found to the right place!
See the bulliten board in the student union for SHHS's username and password.
|
|
Admission Standards for Undergraduate Admission at West Virginia Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities. These standards are effective in August 2008. Copies are available in the guidance office now.
|
| Parents and Adults: There are several copies of the Consumer Information Catalog in the guidance office. Received four times a year. This public information catalog covers topics from Get Net Safe to Smart Saving for College—Better Buy Degrees. Two other topics are Food Safety at Home and Taking Legal Action. More information is available at www.pueblo.gsa.gov. |
