New ROP classes for Spring 2009 Semester

ROP will be offering two new ROP classes. This is a great chance to get job training, learn about a new career and get credits!

ROP will be offering Military Science at Nogales. This class will prepare students for entry level positions in various military careers and/or other public services industries. Topics the class will cover include: history and branches of the US Military, Uniform Code of Military Justice, awards and decorations, first Aid, physical fitness, etc. The class will be held at Nogales High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6:00pm. The class starts on January 27th.

The second class will be Sports Health Care. Sports Health Care will prepare students as a Physical Therapy Aid, Athletic Trainer Assistant or Exercise Assistant. After the successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to pursue advanced studies at neighboring colleges and universities. Sports Health Care will be held at Wilson High School on Saturdays from 8am to 1:00pm. Class starts January 31st.

To register for any of these or other ROP classes, please see your counselor or Ms. Luna in the College and Career Center.

Financial Aid Application Workshop Dates

• Financial Aid Workshops for Seniors on 1/12/09, Periods 1-7 in the Manor.
• Financial Aid Worshop for Parents and Students on 01/14/09 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Manor (English) and the Little Theater (Spanish)
• Online FAFSA help on 1/30/09 from 12:15—3:00 p.m. in the Library
• Mt. SAC's Cash for College event on 2/7/09 (Sat.) from 9:00—2:00 p.m. at Mt. SAC
• Online FAFSA help on 2/12/09 (Thur.) from 12:15—5:00 p.m. in the Library
• Online FAFSA help on 2/20/09 from 12:15—3:00 p.m. in the Library
• Online FAFSA help on 2/27/09 from 12:15—3:00 p.m. in the Library
  
  

Cosmetology Orientation

If you are interested in taking the ROP Cosmetology class, you must attend the Cosmetology orientation. The next orientation will be held on January 12th. To sign up, see Ms. Nikkie Luna, our ROP counselor in room K4. She is on campus Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30am to 4:30pm.

Financial Aid Jump Start Night

We will be hosting our annual Financial Aid Jump Start Information Night We will review financial aid options and what you need to do to get started. You can apply for Financial Aid if you will be attending a four year college/university, community college or a vocational/trade school. Come find out what's available through financial aid.
Financial Aid Jump Start will be held on Monday, December 1st at 6:00pm in the Manor (English) and the Little Theater (Spanish).

AB 540 Parent Meeting

This parent meeting will review college and scholarship options for undocumented students. Many private organizations, colleges and universities have resouces for undocumented students. Come find out about them.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd in K4 –College & Career Center
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. English
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Spanish
Questions, call Mrs. Sandoval.

Freshmen Parent Night

You are invited to our Freshmen "Holiday" Parent Night on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30pm in the Manor. Our festive parent meeting will include door prizes, Freshmen awards, a canned food drive, and we will give out specific information from teachers on how students can use the three week holiday vacation to make up work.

All Freshmen parents are welcomed to attend. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Anderson.

Progress Grades

Grades close Friday, November 21st. This is our second set of progress grades. Do your best to turn in your homework, make up work, and any projects for your classes. Remember that we have after school tutoring in the library Monday-Thursday from 3-4pm.

Senior Bulletin "Extra"

Seniors applying to four year colleges: The filing deadline for UC's and CSU's is Sunday, November 30th! We will be out for Thanksgiving from Wednesday 11/26 on. You should have completed all test sign ups by now, and should have applications well underway.
CSU web site: http://www.csumentor.edu/
UC web site: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

For help with online applications, please come to A18:
Tuesday, November 18th 2nd to 7th periods and after school to 3:30pm
Wednesday, November 19th 2nd to 7th periods and after school to 6:30pm
Friday, November 21st 2nd to 6th periods.

Please do not miss a core class to attend a workshop, and check in with teachers before coming to A18! Please do not submit applications before a counselor checks it. Questions? Please see your counselor ASAP!

Seniors...Are you Scared?!?!

Seniors-It's Halloween...Are you scared? If you plan to apply to CSU or UC's and you have not started your application, YOU SHOULD BE SCARED!

Just ANOTHER REMINDER: You can apply to CSU's NOW at csumentor.edu. You can start applying to UC's tomorrow, November 1st at universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions.

Both CSU and UC applications must be completed by November 30th. This is the Sunday after Thanksgiving...so you need to get help in the next two weeks.

You need to complete the ACt or the SAT Reasoning for both CSU's and UC's by December...last chance! Deadline for the SAT is this Wednesday, November 5th and for the ACT, it's Friday, November 7th. The UC's also require two SAT Subject Tests. Deadline is the same as the SAT. Fee waivers available for all three tests. You do not need these tests for community colleges.

We ahve been telling you this same information since August...if you are qualified (A-G courses, GPA, etc) and want to apply, GET GOING NOW! go on the above web sites this weekend. We'll have workshops all day Monday through Wednesday next week in A-18. Mrs. Hall will stay afterschool on Monday, November 3rd for help. Community College workshops/information sessions are coming in November.

Happy Halloween!

Algebra 2 Free Tutoring!

Nogales offers free tutoring afterschool in the library from 3-4pm Monday-Thursday. Tutoring is taught by teachers.

Additionally, on Wednesdays, we have Mr. Mangahas in the library offering tutoring specifically for Algebra 2. If you need help with Algebra 2, please go! No need to sign up ahead of time, just show up.

Parent Bilingual Conference

The Mexican American Student Association invites you to their annual Parent Bilingual Conference. The conference will be held on November 15th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Student Center, Building 35.

The conference is free and you are welcome to bring the whole family. Lunch and childcare will be available.

There will be workshops on college admissions, financial aid, AB 540, and much more. Please call (909) 869-3626 to RSVP or for more information.

Senior Bulletin

October 23, 2008

Online Application Workshops for CSU and UC applications will be held the following days and times:
Thursday, October 23rd: after school till 2pm in K4
Friday, October 24th: all day (periods 2-7) in A18
Monday, October 27th: periods 3-7 in A18
Tuesday, October 28th: periods 3-7 and after school in A18
Thursday, October 30th: 3:15pm to 6pm in A18

Please go on the csumentor.edu site ASAP to get started! Come to a workshop to get help. Teacher permission is required to attend a workshop during the school day. Do not miss a core class, test, group presentation, etc.

The CSU and UC application deadline is November 30th. We have plenty of time. Complete the CSU application first...UC filing starts November 1st.

Test Reminders!
The last tests for Seniors applying to 4 year colleges are in December. The deadline for the SAT is November 5th. The deadline for the ACT is November 7th. Fee waivers will be available for both tests. Remember: the UC's require Subject tests as well as the reasoning test. Community colleges and trade/tech schools do not require these tests.

College Visits:
Tuesday, October 28th: UCLA during periods 2 & 3 and APU during 8th period
Friday, October 31st: Whittier College during periods 2 & 3
Tuesday, November 4th: SOKA University during periods 2 & 3
Sign up to attend in K4. Teacher permission is required.

Scholarships
Check the scholarship box in K4 Friday for current scholarships. Be sure to create a fastweb.com account for free scholarship searches.

Confused about college choices? Log on to californiacolleges.edu and do a search of your options. It's fee and legit. Get help from your counselor too.

Report Card Night

FALL REPORT CARD NIGHT will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 2:00pm-4:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm. We encourage all parents to attend and meet with your student's teachers. You will also receive your student's progress grades.

Senior Bulletin "Extra" Edition

Senior Bulletin
October 13, 2008

Seniors applying to four year colleges:
We'll be calling in all qualified students for online application workshops starting this week. You should get started on the CSU application NOW if you can to apply-don't wait for a call-in! Go to csumentor.edu, click on "apply online" tab, click on undergraduate application, click on box for Fall 2009. You can get a copy of your transcript from your counselor or Mrs. Hall in K4/K5 at lunch. We'll review important application tips at the call-ins...Don't submit application without getting it checked first. Our goal is to finish CSU applications by Halloween and UC applications by Thanksgiving. ALL CSU AND UC APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY NOVEMBER 30TH!

SAT reminders: You need to take the SAT Reasoning or ACT test by December for four year colleges. You also need 2 SAT subject tests for UC's. SAT deadline is November 5th and ACT deadline is November 7th. We still have fee waivers for both. You do not need to take these tests for community colleges...their applications are due in the Spring.

College Info Night!

Just a reminder...College Information Night is tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30pm.
English presentation will be in the Little Theater and the Spanish presentation will be in the Library.

Be sure to attend and bring your parents.

National Honor Society

If you have not yet joined the National Honor Society, applications will be available in K4 on Monday, October 6th. A 3.0 weighted FPA and positive record are required.

Senior Bulletin

Senior Bulletin
Volume 2-October 3, 2008
Class of '09: It's October!
CSU and UC application time has started. Next week, starting on Wednesday, October 8th, we will begin period by period workshops on how to complete an online applications. Eligible students will get a notice in 1st or 2nd period. You'll be able to come any period. We'll give you a packet to get started.
Just A Reminder
To be eligible for CSU and UC, you need to complete the A-G requirement classes AND take the SAT Reasoning and/or ACT test no later than this December! (UC also requires 2 subject tests by December.) The December ACT deadline is November 2nd and the deadline for the SAT is November 5th. There is plenty of time to sign up. Fee waivers are available. YOU DO NOT NEED THESE TESTS FOR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE! CONFUSED? Ask you counselor.

The Priority Filing period for Cal State University campuses is October 1-November 30th. We wnat to be finished with the CSU applications by October 31st! The are very simiple-no e3ssay. letters, etc. You can go to csumentor.edu to start, but don't submit til we've checked. After CSU applications, we will work on the UC application and finish those by Thanksgiving.
Important Things To Remember
If you taking the SAT test this weekend, be sure you have your admission ticket, a simple calculator and a photo id.
College Info Night
Tuesday, October 7th in the Little Theater at 6:30pm in English and in the library in Spanish. We'll talk about both 4 year, community, trade tech, and art colleges.
College Fairs:
Rowland High School in the Hideout at 6:30pm on October 16th
Cal State LA at 1pm on Saturday, October 11th. Come by K4 for a map and directions.

If you questions about college, graduation, etc...see your counselor ASAP!

College Fair 2008

All students and parents are invited to meet college representatives at Rowland's College Fair. The College Fair will be on October 16th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Rowland High School's Hideout.

Need Homework Help?

Free tutoring is available at the Nogales Library Monday through Thursday from 3-4pm. Tutoring is available for English, Math and Science subjects.

Don't let yourself get behind! Get help now.

October 1st Reminders for Seniors

1. Filing period for CSU applications begins.
2. Avoid Senioritis!!
3. Work on college essays.
4. CSS/Profile available online.
5. If you mail to anything to colleges, get a certificate of mailing at the Post Office.
6. If you haven't taken the ACT or SAT or need to re-take it, make sure you sign up asap at www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org.

The Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Conference

The Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP), a nonprofit organization, reaches out to Asian and Pacific Islander youths in California to build on their understanding of what it means to be Asian Pacific Islander American students in today’s culturally and ethnically diverse society. APYLP’s annual conference offers group workshops on leadership development, cultural identity and awareness, the legislative process, and public speaking skills. Students also participate in mock legislative sessions, learn about higher education opportunities, and take part in various social activities during the conference. Fifty junior and senior year high students will be selected for the four-day, three-night conference in Sacramento which is scheduled to take place April 2-5, 2009, in Sacramento. The APYLP completely covers the travel, lodging, and meal expenses for the students selected to participate in its conference. Applications must be postmarked no later than November 11, 2008. For more information and application forms, view the APYLP website at http://www.apylp.org.

CAHSEE for Seniors!

Seniors! If you have not passed the CAHSEE yet, your next opportunity is coming up fast! You will be taking the English part of the CAHSEE on October 7th and the Math part of the CAHSEE will be given on October 8th. If you have any questions about taking the test or preparing for it, see your counselor.

Need Credits??

We will be offering a new Forensic Science class after school through ROP...so whether you need credits or you are interested in Forensic Science...this opportunity is for you! You will be able to earn up to 10 credits!

The class starts next week and will be offered at Nogales on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you are interested, see your counselor immediately.

The 58th Assemby District College Fair

You are invited to the honorable Charles M. Calderon Assemblyman presents the 58th Assembly District College Fair.

There will be admissions representatives from 30 colleges and universities and you will receive information about college admissions requirements and application process. There will be random drawing for scholarships and financial aid workshops in English and Spanish.

The College fair will held on Saturday, October 11th from 10am-1:00pm at California State University, Los Angeles at the Golden Eagle Conference Center, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032.

The event free to all parents and high students from the 58th Assembly District. Please RSVP via email at Lisa.Herrera@asm.ca.gov or by calling (562) 692-5858.

Seniors! Hurry up and sign up for the November SAT!

If you have not taken or registered for the SAT, you must do so immediately. The SAT is a test required by four year college/universities as part of the admissions criteria. If you are planning on applying to a UC, CSU or private college/university, you must take the SAT.

The deadline for the November SAT is this Friday, September 26th. You can register online for the test at www.collegeboard.com. If you need a fee waiver see your counselor immediately.

You can also register for the ACT at www.act.org.

College Information Night

Class of 2009: Seniors and Parents!

Don't miss College Information Night! We will cover all aspects of college applications, including testing, transcript review, financial aid, scholarships, etc. Be sure to come! We will do a session in English and a seperate session in Spanish.

College Information Night will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 7th. The English session will be held in the Manor and the Spanish Session will be held in the Little Theater.

Please contact Mrs. Hall with any questions at ext x3608 or shall@rowland.k12.ca.us

Military Academy Day

Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano invites you to Military Academy Day.

Military Academy Day is an opportunity for students to learn about free educational opportunities in US military academies and have your questions answered directly by academy representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and California Maritime Academy.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 9:00am to 11:30pm
Location: Norwalk Park: Sproul Reception Center (BARN)
12239 Sproul Street, Norwalk, CA 90650

RSVP to Allen Acevedo at (562) 801-2134 or allen.acevedo@mail.house.gov

Black College Summit

Mt. San Antonio College presents the 4th Annual Inland Valley Black College Summit. Students will get a Virtual HBCU tour, Panel Discussion, Step Show, Admissions and Finacial Aid workshops, and meet recruiters from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and local universities.

Saturday, September 13, 2008
10:00am to 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center
1100 N. Grand Avenue in Walnut (corner of Grand and Temple)
For more information call (909) 594-5611, ext. 6389 or email: kbybee@mtsac.edu

The Parent Institute for Quality Education

The Parent Institute for Quality Education will be conducting a nine-week program at Nogales beginning September 24th. The Parent Institute will cover topics such as understanding the high school system, the importance of grades, graduation requirements, getting your student into college, and financial aid. Child care is provided. All Nogales parents are welcomed to attend this very informative and helpful program.

For more information, contact Mrs. Sandoval at Nogales High School (626) 965-3437.

Dreamer's Challenge Scholarship Contest

STATE SCHOOLS CHIEF JACK O’CONNELL ENCOURAGES STUDENTS
TO ENTER DREAMERS CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell today encouraged every twelfth grade student in California to enter The California Museum’s Dreamers Challenge to explain how they would change the world. The winner will earn a $5,000 cash scholarship.

The Dreamers Challenge is inspired by the California Hall of Fame that inducts men and women from all walks to life who have made distinguishing achievements across many fields, including the arts, education, business, labor, science, sports, philanthropy, and public service.

The Dreamers Challenge is open to every public, private, or home-schooled high school senior expected to graduate with the Class of 2009. The winning entry will receive a $5,000 scholarship generously provided by Comcast. Entries can be an essay, video, audio, or artwork, but must be submitted digitally on CD or DVD. The deadline is October 10, 2008.

For more information on the Dreamers Challenge, please visit https://exchange.rowland.k12.ca.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=21592b0d967f462ebb052a179c1257da&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.californiamuseum.org%2fExhibits%2fHall-of-Fame%2fessay-contest-rules.html.

Want to go to Italy and Greece???

Ms. Polidano is organizing an educational trip to Italy and Greece next summer. Students will be taken on tours and will even get to go no a cruise to the Greek Islands!

For more information, come to an informational meeting on Monday, September 8th at 7:00pm in room B-4. Bring your parents or just come with a friend to get all the details including dates, pricing, and fundraising ideas so tht you can join us on this chance of a lifetime trip.

College Bound Seniors!

Seniors,

If you are planning on applying for a UC, CSU or Independent College or University, you must take either the SAT or ACT (if you are applying to a UC, you must also take the two Subject Tests).  If you need to take the SAT, Subject Tests or ACT for the first time or the second time, the registration deadlines are coming fast for the October test dates!!  Register now!!

SAT and Subject Tests

Test Date: October 4th

Registration Deadline: September 9th

Register online at www.collegeboard.com

ACT

Test Date: October 25th

Registration Deadline: September 19th

Register online at www.act.org

If you need a fee waiver see Mrs. Hall in the College and Career Center.  You must be on the Free or Reduced Lunch program to qualify for a fee waiver.  Questions, see your counselor ASAP!

Juniors...GET READY FOR COLLEGE!

Juniors, be sure to sign up for the 2008 PSAT !!

What is the PSAT?
A full-length practice test to prepare students who plan to attend 4 year college for the SAT Reasoning Test (College-bound Juniors take the SAT this Spring;
Sophomores take the SAT in Spring 2010).

Why take the PSAT?
The PSAT is the BEST preparation for SAT success!
Scores are returned & explained in December.
Also, several scholarships are offered for
Juniors who score well on the PSAT, including
National Merit, National Hispanic and
National Achievement (for African American students)
Nogales alums have received ALL of these!

When will the PSAT be held?
The test will be offered here at Nogales on
WEDNESDAY, October 15 starting at 7:00 a.m. in the Gym.

How do I sign up?
Please go to the ASB Office starting Friday, Sept. 5.
The cost for the test is $15, cash or check to NHS/ASB.
There are LIMITED fee waivers for JUNIORS ONLY –
You must be ON the free/reduced lunch LIST to qualify!

Warning: Last year, we ran through the waivers the FIRST DAY,
and we ran out of tests!
= be sure to go to ASB as soon as possible to sign up!
You’ll get a handout with a practice test and other info.

QUESTIONS ???
Please contact Mrs. Hall in the College & Career Center, Room K4
626.965.3437, ext. 3608 or shall@mail.rowland.k12.ca.us

CAHSEE tutoring for Class of 2006, 2007, and 2008

Attention Class of 2006, 2007, and 2008,
If you did not recieve your diploma because you did not pass either the English or Math sections of the CAHSEE, we can help you! Mt. Sac is offering CAHSEE tutoring at Nogales and at Mt. Sac.

Tutoring is available at Nogales Monday and Wednesdays from 3-6pm in K4.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Mrs. Aleman or Mrs. Denny at Nogales.

Need CAR Hours?

Students!
You may complete CAR hours by helping elementary students with homework Monday-Thursdays 3-6pm in the library. See the librarian after 3pm to schedule. They need your help!

The library is open to NHS students after school Monday-Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.

Schedule Changes

If you need a schedule change, you will need to fill out a Request For Schedule Change form available in the main office. Please have your parent sign this form. Do not come to the main office during class time, you may come at lunch, before or after school. Your counselor will notify you if the change can be made.

Freshmen Orientation

Our 2nd Annual Freshmen Orientation will be held this Friday, August 22nd from 8am to noon in the gym. All incoming 9th graders are invited. You will meet your Link Crew Leaders who will be working with you all year long. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Denny at school.

IMC Executive Lunch for students interested in Education

Students with an interest in the fields of education are invited to attend the IMC Executive Lunch. Dr. J. Michael Ortiz, President, Cal Poly Pomona will be the featured guest speaker. The lunch will be held on September 2nd from 11am to 1:30pm at the Pacific Palms Conference Resort. If you are interested, please see your counselor or Mrs. Hall.

Occidental College's Fall 2008 Multicultural College Visit

Occidental College will hold its Fall 2008 Multicultural Visit Program for outstanding high school seniors of underrepresented backgrounds this October 26-28th. African American, Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and first-generation Asian students are encouraged to apply for this program. Students selected to attend the program will have the opportunity to travel to Occidental's beautiful Los Angeles campus, stay overnight in a residence hall, participate in classes, and interact with faculty and current students at no cost to them or their families.

If you are interested, see your counselor immediately. Applications are due by Monday, September 22nd.

Cosmetology Orientation

If you are enrolled in the Cosmetology class for the new school year, then you must attend an orientation on Monday August 25 at the ROP Ed Center at 5:00 pm.

Students interested in taking Cosmetology in Fall 2008 must attend with a parent or guardian if they have not already done so.

AVID INFO NIGHT

August 7, 2008
TO: Parents of AVID 9th Graders
FROM: Sara Hall, Counselor

Please plan to attend our AVID INFO NIGHT for AVID 9th Graders and their Parents

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13
6:30 p.m. in the Nogales Little Theatre

You’re invited to an information night for our new 9th grade AVID students and parents, next Wednesday, August 13 in the Nogales Little Theatre. We’ll discuss schedules, expectations of the AVID elective at Nogales, and other key issues! We hope both parents and students will attend the meeting, as we want to build success from the start for our AVID Freshmen.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Mrs. Hall, at 626.965.3437, ext. 3608
Or email: shall@mail.rowland.k12.ca.us

SEE YOU ON WEDNESDAY !!

Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration is coming up!

Seniors
August 13th 7:30am to 11:30am
Juniors (Last names beginning wtih A through M)
August 13th 11:30am-3:00pm
Juniors (Last names beginning wtih N through Z)
August 14th 7:30am to 11:30am
Sophomores
August 14th 11:30am-3:00pm
Freshmen
August 15th 7:30am to 11:30am
Make-Up Registration
August 15th 11:30am to 3:00pm

All 9th grade students must attend Freshmen Orientation on Friday, August 22 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Students can earn Community Activity Requirement (CAR) credit by volunteering to work Pre-Registration. Please call Mr. Brunyer or Mrs. Chavira at (626) 965-3437 ext. 3518.

Summer School

Summer school starts Monday, June 16th. If you need to change or add a class, we will be available to do that starting at 1pm on Monday, June 16th in the Manor. We will not be able to add or change any summer school classes before that time.

The Do-Over Scholarship

The Do-Over Scholarship

Featuring a total for five $1000 scholarships! All students, 13 years and older, who are legal residents of the U.S. are eligible to apply.

Simply go to www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx and complete the online application.

Additionally, applicants will need to answer the following question in 250 words or less"
"If you were given on 'do-over,' would you: (a) use it for yourself; (b) give it to another person; or (c) chose not to use it? Please explain your choice."

The application deadline is June 30, 2008.

This program is open to all U.S. high school students, undergraduates, graduates and returning adult learners. For more information about this scholarship program, email members@scholarshipexperts.com or call (904) 854-6750.

Congratulations Class of 2008!

We are very proud of all the accomplishments of the Class of 2008 and wish you all success in your future endeavors. We'd like to recognize those students who won scholarships this year.

Walnut Valley Women’s Club Scholarship : Valerie De Los Santos

Friends of Walnut Library Scholarship: Emilia Sanchez

San Gabriel Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarships:
Sarah Hamza, Zarah Jane Espano, Erica Salas, Francesca Del Mundo, Crystal Esqueda, Carina Lopez, Gavino Miranda and Deval Panchal

Nogales PTA Scholarships:
Francesca Del Mundo, Crystal Esqueda, Charidan Turner

Rowland District PTA Ada May Warner Scholarships:
Francesca Del Mundo, Grecia Gonzalez

Pepsi Outstanding Senior Scholarship: Mark Esguerra

Gates Millennium Scholarship: Grecia Gonzalez

Kaiser Permanente Jean M. Carpenter Scholarship: Francesca Del Mundo

Industry Manufacturer’s Council Scholarship: Timothy Jimenez

Association of Rowland Educators Scholarship: Nataly Raymundo

Association of Rowland Administrators Scholarship: Sandra Chavira

CSE Insurance Scholarship: Zarah Jane Espano

Bank of America Liberal arts Scholarship: Grecia Gonzalez

Kiwanis of Walnut Valley Ed Chapman Scholarship: April Alcala
Kiwanis of Walnut Valley Top Business Scholarship: Deval Panchal
Kiwanis of La Puente Scholarship: Francesca Del Mundo

City of La Puente Scholarships:
Grecia Gonzalez, Jerry Luna, Indra Maldonado, Eddie Mencias, Magic Olmos, Guadalupe Pena, Osmin Pena, Erica Salas and Martin Soto

Elks Club of West Covina MVS Scholarships:
Katrina Ortiz and Charidan Turner

Mc Donald’s Asian Pacific Scholarship: Francesca Del Mundo

Nogales Football Boosters Scholarships:
Allan Aceves, Oliver Estrella, Ibrahim Homsi, Brandon Laureano, Francisco Zamacona

Schools First Credit Union Scholarships: Jose Gallegos, Timothy Jimenez

CSF Seymour Award Scholarship: Grecia Gonzalez

West Covina Lions Club Scholarship: Francesca Del Mundo

Sandra Sumanadasa Memorial Scholarship: Sheila Arrazola

West Covina Sunrise Rotary scholarship:
Zyra Alandy-dy, Mikolai Balibay, Patricia Cueto, Francesca Del Mundo, Zarah Jane Espano, Grecia Gonzalez, Ibrahim Homsi, Lily Mao, Cecille Suzette Yu

2008 Seniors received college/institutional scholarships to Harvard, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCI, Whittier College, CSU Fullerton, SOKA University, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, FIDM, ITT, DeVry, the Arts Institute, and other colleges throughout the USA.

Nearly 100 2008 Seniors also received Cal Grants and Pell Grants, with a potential worth of over $500,000.

With many of these scholarships renewable over four years, the Class of 2008 will receive over one million dollars in scholarships and aid!

The Nogales administration, Faculty and Staff, along with the students and parents of the Class of 2008, want to express our gratitude and appreciation for the many community groups who are offering recognition to our students. Their generosity helps to make college dreams a reality.

Fall ROP classes

If you need an elective that will give you more than just credits, enroll in one of these great ROP classes listed below with your counselor:
Auto Repair
Criminal Justice
Photography
Advanced Digital Arts
Forensic Science
Medical Assistant and Medical Core
Virtual Enterprise (new class)
TV Broadcasting
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)
Computer Repair
Film Making/Animation

Cosmetology Orientation

Cosmetology orientation will be on Monday, June 9th from 5-6pm at
La Puente Valley ROP Education Center
18501 E. Gale Avenue, Suite 100
City of Industry, CA 91748

This is a required meeting for all prospective Cosmetology students. Parent or guardian must attend this meeting with the student.

Summer Cosmetology Program
Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm
Start Date: June 23rd

Please RSVP to:
studentservices@mail.lpvrop.org
or call Student Services at (626) 810-3300 x255

Senior Bulletin

Seniors-A Few Reminders!!

Senior Honors Night is this Wednesday, June 4th in the gym at 6:30pm.
If you received an invitation, you will be receiving recognition. this can be for a variety of things. If you did not get an invitation and you think you should, please see Mrs. Hall ASAP or email her at shall@mail.rowland.k12.ca.us. You can bring anyone you like. Please wear your cap and gown, and check in at the Manor starting at 5:30pm but no later than 6:15pm.

Interested in CAL POLY Pomona? A representative will be here this Friday, June 6th, in the morning in K4. Please come in to sign up if you are going there in the fall or if you are interested in transferring there.

Still have not applied to Community College? It's not too late.
All of the local colleges have online applications and plenty of room for the Fall '08. Just google the name of the college and go to their site. We will be glad to help on Thursday and Friday, after Senior Honors night is over.

This is your last full week of high school! Make the most of it! Please keep working and making good decisions. Be sure you are clear on next week's activities schedule-info is in ASB. We will be giving out final transcripts forms at graduation practice. Questions about your graduation status, please see your counselor.

New Features on www.californiacolleges.edu

SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today announced that there are new features on the state’s “one-stop online shop,” http://www.californiacolleges.edu/, a Web-based resource that helps thousands of California students prepare for college.
CaliforniaColleges.edu is the state’s official publicly funded Web site designed to provide free information to students, counselors, and parents about colleges and careers, admission policies, and how to plan and pay for higher education.
All users of CaliforniaColleges.edu may also quickly and easily locate current detailed information ranging from admission criteria to financial aid to athletic programs offered at more than 215 public and private California colleges and universities. Users can even search for colleges based on personal preferences and create side-by-side comparisons of the schools that match the preferences. When students are ready to apply to college, they can simply follow a link to the online application form for most California colleges and universities.
One of the most powerful tools of CaliforniaColleges.edu is the “High School Planner” that allows students to enter their coursework and grades received beginning in grade eight. By doing so, students can determine their progress toward meeting the minimum eligibility requirements (know as the “a-g” subject requirements) for admission to a public four-year college or university in California. The Web site’s “Career” section provides a series of free assessments that help users determine their strengths, values, and interests. The results of these assessments can be matched to career paths, college majors, and particular postsecondary education institutions that offer those majors.
The comprehensive “Financial Aid” section of the Web site provides a scholarship search engine that allows users to search a nationwide database by entering a keyword or establishing a personal profile. It is also possible to view sample financial aid packages that use predetermined scenarios to show how a financial aid package is prepared at California Community Colleges, California State University, University of California, and private schools. By setting up a free and secure account on the site, students can even transfer their personal information directly to the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that all financial aid applicants are required to file annually with the U.S. Department of Education.
CaliforniaColleges.edu is a collaborative initiative of the California Education Round Table comprised of the chief executives from the California Department of Education, the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, California Postsecondary Education Commission, and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities. For more information, please visit http://www.californiacolleges.edu/.

Seniors...Still need to pass the CAHSEE?

Our school district has partnered with Mt. SAC to offer free one on one tutoring for any Senior from the Class of 2008, 2007 and 2006 who have not passed the CAHSEE.

There will be an Informational Night for parents and Seniors to learn more about our CAHSEE tutoring program on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:30pm in K-4. There will be spanish translation. Students from Nogales High School, Rowland High School, Adult School, and Santana High School are welcome to attend.

Currently, CAHSEE tutoring is held at both Nogales High School and at Mt. SAC.
Nogales High School tutoring:
Tuesdays 3-5pm
Wednesdays 3-5pm
Fridays 3-5 pm

Mt. SAC tutoring (starting June 16th):
Thursdays 12-2pm
Fridays 9am-12pm
Saturdays 9am-12pm (Saturday tutoring starts June 28th)

For more information contact:
Mrs. Aleman at Nogales High School x3526
Mrs. Vu at Mt. SAC (909) 594-5611 x5281

Summer School Registration

Registration for Summer School is now closed. If you still need to add a class or to change a class, you will need to show up to the Manor at noon on the first day of summer school. Classes will be added on a first come first serve basis and on availablity.

New ART Management class

We will be offering a new Art Management class for the 2008-2009 school year. Art Management will teach students how to run a business involving art, ceramics, digital art, music, chorus, TV and Video broadcasting, etc. The class will also teach you how to advertise yourself and your skills. If you are interested, please see your counselor ASAP.

Senior Bulletin

Seniors! A few reminders...

*Still Need Financial Help? Mrs. Sandoval will be in A2 from 12 to 3pm if you have not yet applied or have any questions. Parents are welcome. And Mt. Sac is hosting a "Cash for College" day on Saturday, May 31st from 9-2pm. You can get ANY financial aid questions answered, regardless of where you will be attending college. RSVP ASAP at (909) 594-5611 x4458.

*Rotary Club scholarship is in the "Auto Trader" magazine(appication on page 1)! It's due May 25th. Copies available in K4 and in guidance.

*Mt. SAC representative is in K4 today from noon to 2pm in K4. Come in at lunch if you need help applying, getting your placement test scores, information on summer classes or summer bridge, etc. Come see Elmer at lunch or during 6th period with teacher permission.

*If you have not yet applied to Community College...It's not too late! It's best to apply online-go to the commuity college web site to do this. You'll need to take a placement test at the college beforeyou can register for classes. Please do this ASAP! All of the ocmmunity colleges will accept applications through mid-June...so get going.

*Senior Honors Night is June 4th. Invitations are going out today. You will get one if you are being recognized. Save the date and invite your entire family.

Questions? Please see your counselor.

What the Class of 2008 Will Earn?

Excerpt taken from
Best Entry-Level Salaries for New Grads
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com Writer

Here are 10 other starting salaries for 2008 (college) graduates:
Economics - $52,926. Career options for economics majors vary from private consulting for businesses to working for government agencies.
Nursing - $52,129. Nursing majors can find job opportunities in hospitals, clinics, doctor offices and other medical facilities.
Chemistry - $52,125. Chemists can find work in laboratories, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing or research and development – to name a few.
Political science/government - $43,594. Political science and government graduates have the option of working in the state, local or federal governments, as well as in the private sector or nonprofit organizations.
Human resources - $40,250. Human resources majors work as assistants and payroll or benefits coordinators, and in diversity training.
History - $35,956. A degree in history (aka liberal arts) means you can be an educator, researcher, communicator or editor, information manager, advocate or even a businessperson.
Communications - $35,196. Communications has much of the same focus as public relations, advertising, journalism, marketing and business management. The skills you learn in this major are transferable to many areas.
English language and literature - $34,757. English majors typically work in education, but other traditional fields of work include writing and editing for newspapers and publishing firms, public relations and broadcasting, or technical writing for advanced industries.
Journalism - $32,250. Journalism majors will find successful careers in print, broadcast TV or radio journalism, as well as opportunities in media relations.
Psychology - $30,877. Psychology graduates can put their degree to use in the mental or social services sectors, as well as in business or education.
Public relations/organizational communications - $30,667. Careers in public relations include orchestrating PR strategies for companies and nonprofit organizations, writing communications and even working in advertising.

To read the entire article, visit: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1390

Concepts of Computer Systems class

Interested in earning college credit in high school. Mt. Sac will be offereing their Concepts of Computer Systems class at Nogales High School for the Fall 2008 semester. There will be no tuition costs and you must be 16 to enroll. Classes will be held after school at Nogales and you will receive dual high school and college credit.

The class will provide an understanding of computer information systems: computer hardware, software, data communications, computer ethics, computer security, systems analysis and design, Internet, problem solving, and programming using multiple computer platforms.

For more information or to enroll in the class, see your counselor.

Open Summer School Classes

If you have not signed up for summer school, do so immediately. Time is running out. Currently, the following classes still have room: (A=first semester and B=second semester)
English 10A
English 11B
Geometry B
Biology B
US History B
World History B

Please see your counselor ASAP. If you are not registered in summer school by the end of the school year, you will need to come to the first day of summer school to try to add a class at noon in the Manor. Classes will then be given on a first come first serve bases as room in classes allows.

Fullfilling Our Dreams Scholarship

“Fulfilling Our Dreams” Scholarship Fund is now taking applications. SALEF established the Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to Salvadoran, Central American, and other Latino college students. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,500, and are awarded annually. SALEF places emphasis on experience in community service for social change, therefore scholarship recipients are asked to serve as a mentor to a high school student who may not otherwise have a “role model” to look up to for guidance.

Eligibility Criteria
 Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity.
 Applicants must demonstrate financial ne ed.
 Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.
 Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement.
 Applicants must be either: a) graduating High School seniors, b) current
undergraduate, graduate and professional students or c) community college students*
o *must be AB540
 Applicants must reside and study in California; or the cities of Houston, TX; or
Washington D.C.
 Applicants must be willing to give back to the community by becoming a mentor to a
high school student or completing the equivalent in community service hours.
^SALEF Scholarship is a one-time award. Former SALEF scholars are ineligible.
^^ SALEF Scholarship is open to all qualifying students regardless of immigration
status.
For more information contact SALEF or see your counselor.
Tel (213) 480-1052
www.salef.org

CAR hours Opportunity!

Yorbita Elementary School is having a carnival on Saturday, May 31st and could use some extra help. This is a great opportunity to volunteer in a fun environment. Seniors..if you need CAR hours...then this is a great opportunity for you! For more information call Yorbita at (626) 964-3486 ext. 2329 or visit your counselor.

SAT and ACT registration

We are encouraging all Juniors to take either (or both) the SAT and the ACT. These tests are college admission requirements (you must take either one of these tests to be able to apply for college).

The SAT registration deadline for the June 7th test is on Tuesday, May 6th. To register for the SAT, visit www.collegeboard.com.

The ACT registration deadline for the June 14th test in on Friday, May 9th. To register for the ACT, visit www.act.org.

Visit your counselor with any questions regarding these tests.

CAHSEE Test Make-Ups

CAHSEE testing next week for Juniors and Seniors who have not passed it and for Sophomores who did not test in March. Testing will take place in the gym and starts at 8:00 am.

Tuesday, May 6th: CAHSEE English
Wednesday, May 7th: CAHSEE Math

If you have any questions, please call the guidance office.

IB Testing

IB testing for our IB students will start on Monday, May 5th. Here is the IB testing schedule:

Monday, May 5th: IB English Part 1
Tuesday, May 6th: IB History Part 1
Wednesday, May 7th: IB History Part 2 and IB Math Studies Part 1
Thursday, May 8th: IB Math Studies Part 2

If you have any questions, see Mrs. Hall in the College and Career Center.

Community Employment Day

To participate in Community Employment Day on May 15, you must first attend a one hour orientation. You must attend an Orientation to receive an Admission Ticket that allows you to sign up for job interviews at the Community Employment Day.

The orientations will be held at Nogales High School on Thursday, May 8, in the Career Center from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This is an event open to students who are 17 years and older and any adult in the community. Students can practice their interview skills and have the opportunity to go through up to nine interviews. Many students do get hired. Employers will also give students feedback regarding their interview.

Free Prom and Graduation Dresses!

The Cinderalla Project is offereing a free beautiful dress for Prom or Graduation to high school students.

Dresses will be given on Friday, May 2nd from 3:00 to 6:00pm at A Place Called Home.
Address: 2830 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

To recieve a dress you must:
Be a high school student
Bring a high school ID card
Make an appointment with Lynette Reyes at (323) 232-7653 ext. 239

Arts In Action 2008 Scholarship

The ARTS IN ACTION Scholarship is a one-time, $1,000.00 scholarship available to university/college-bound high school seniors or current university freshmen, sophomores or juniors seeking a career path in the entertainment arts. This includes vocal or instrumental performance, theatre/acting, theatre/technical, or music business. Two scholarships will be awarded in 2008 and are applicable beginning in the Fall Semester of 2008. A local concert presenter affiliated with, and currently receiving concert services, with Live On Stage, Inc., must sponsor applicants. Applicants with financial need will receive priority consideration, but it is not a prerequisite.

REQUIRED MATERIALS TO SUBMIT:
Current name, address, phone and email (if available)
Current high school or university transcript, including GPA and course work
TWO letters of recommendation specifically tailored to “why” the candidate should be selected
ACT/SAT scores (whichever is applicable)
Indication as to financial need (if any)
University or college that the candidate has been accepted or is attending
Major of choice
1-2 page essay by candidate regarding the impact that he/she would like to make in entertainment arts
OPTIONAL MATERIALS TO SUBMIT:
Performance/professional resume (if applicable)
Any relevant CD/video recordings of applicant
Any additional information that the candidate feels would enhance his/her consideration (including professional/volunteer work)

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Send all applicable materials listed above to:
Live On Stage, Inc. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE P.O. Box 148237 Nashville, TN 37214
Deadline for application is 4/25/2008.

For more information visit: http://www.liveonstage.biz/

Junior News Flash!

Monday, March 31, 2008

SAT Prep Class at Nogales!
Ms. Mollo will teach a FREE SAT prep class for the May SAT Reasoniong test. You must attend each session: Monday, 4/7, Friday 4/11, Monday, 4/14, and Friday 4/18 from 3:00 to 4:30pm in Room A-6. Sign ups start April 1st in A-6. See Ms. Mollo for more information.

Registration Meetings for next Fall are underway and will continue for the next two weeks.
Be sure to check with your counselor if your goal is a four year college. Don't forget you need ot make up D's in English and other required courses, take Chemistry or Physics, take a year of Fine Art, etc. Be sure to ask about this when registering! Sign up for Summer School if you need to make anything up (Art will be available). Your counselor will be calling you in. Don't panic; please give us time to call you in.

Orange County College Fair-National Association of College Admissions Counselors
This is a BIG FAIR with lots of opportunities to meet college admission counselors.
DATE: This SUNDAY, April 6th 1:30-4:30pm at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.
The Los Angeles Fair will be at USC on Sunday 4/13 and Monday 4/14.
For more information visit www.nacacnet.org/NCF

Scholarship for Junior!
One of the few scholarships open to Juniors is here. Come to K4 for the Nordstroms scholarship application. It is very competitive-top grades and activities.

UCLA Extension High School Summer Programs

Starting this June, UCLA Extension will once again present academic Summer Programs for 7th - 12th grade students. These courses are offered as noncredit college preparatory programs in which course work is evaluated and recorded on transcripts.

The program allows students to:
Master an academic subject
Improve test and study skills
Learn a new language
Prepare for AP/honors courses
Develop creative writing talent

If you are interested please attend the Free Information Session on Wednesday, April 2nd from 6-7:30pm in Dodd 147 on the UCLA campus or contact UCLA Extension at (310) 206-7229 or highschool@uclaextension.edu. Visit their web site at uclaextension.edu/highschoolsu08

Support Personnel Accountability Report Card (SPARC)

Each year our Guidance Department writes and submits an Accountability Report Card to the Los Angeles County Office of Education. This document is used to determine the quality of services that our Guidance Department provides to students, parents, and the community.
The Support Personnel Accountability Report Card (SPARC) has been developed by an advisory group of Los Angeles County counselors and consultants, counselor administrators, counselor educators and California Department of Education consultants.
This year Nogales' SPARC was awarded the Governor's Trophy by the L.A. County Office of Education for our adherence to the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and for the quality of services we provide to our students. To view the Nogales' SPARC visit: http://www.nhs.rowland.k12.ca.us/nogales/documents/SPARC2007-2008.pdf
Congratulations Nogales' Student Support Team!

New classes!

We have added three new classes for the 2008-2009 school year. We have added Dance, Emergency Medical Technician, and Virtual Enterprise. If you are interested in any of these classes, come talk to your counselor.

New Scholarships!!

The Shelly Spiegel-Coleman Scholarship:
Eligibility Requirement: High School Senior who will be pursuing a college education in the field of bilingual education teaching or counseling.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th.

The Daniel Carlos Herrera Memorial Scholarship:
The scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate who is pursuing a career in education or community service with a focus on serving an ethinically diverse society. The student must be bilingual, Spanish/English or has a Native American Tribal affiliation, had academic or personal obstacles to overcome, and has been involved in outside community work or service.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th.

1800wheelchair.com Spring 2008 Scholarship Award:
They are offering a $500 scholarship to a high school or undergraduate student. To qualify for entry, participants must meet the following criteria:
• Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the U.S.
• Enrolled at the undergraduate level
• Age sixteen (16) years or older
• Legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa
• Carry a status of “Good Standing”
• Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
• Submit their essay by for 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2008
• Essay should be 300 to 500 words in length
You can find the complete details here: http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/

For scholarship applications, come to the College and Career Center or see your counselor.

Senior Bulletin "Extra" Edition-March 20, 2008

Seniors-Quick Reminders:

Four year college applicants: watch your mail for admissions notices, financial aid info, etc. Review all your emails to be sure you are not missing anything.

Community college applicants: If you are planning to apply to community colleges, you should be doing this NOW! Most of the colleges have online applications that are simple to complete. Local colleges:

Mt. Sac: www.mtsac.edu

Rio Hondo: www.riohondo.edu

Citrus: www.citruscollege.edu

Fullerton College: www.fullcoll.edu

Pasadena City College: www.pasadena.edu

Fullerton, Mt. Sac, and Pasadena all use the same system, so when you finish the one application, it will "pre-populate" for the new college. You can apply to more than one community college! Use Spring Break to visit campuses. They all have great programs to help you transfer or complete an A.A. and career degrees.

REMEMBER-after you finish applying, you must take the placement test on campus. They will email you the information, After the test, you can register for classes.

This Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st during period 4 and 5 in A18, we will have workshops on completing these applications. Please start at home, and we will check them before submitting.

Financial Aid Update:
If you completed the FAFSA, watch your email and regular mail for CAL grant information. If you did not finish your FAFSA, it's not too late! Community college students can qualify for the "2nd change" CAL grant in September as well as the Federal Pell Grant. Get a FAFSA worksheet from the Guidance Office or K4 and log on to fafsa.ed.go to get it filed. Work on it during Spring Break and we'll check it when we return. (Watch out for SCAM sites like fafsa.com-THE FAFSA IS FREE!)

ALSO- CHECK THE SCHOLARSHIP BOX IN K4 FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIPS! FREE MONEY!

Watch out for Senioritis! Keep working hard. The end is in sight. Questions?? Please see your counselor.

Juniors News Flash!

Two Important Items for Juniors:

1. SAT Registration
The deadline for the May SAT is Wednesday, April 2nd! We have been assured that fee waivers will be here next week. You may only use a fee waiver if you are on the Free/Reduced lunch list. If you don't qualify, please don't wait! You can go on www.collegeboard.com to register online with a credit card. If you do qualify for a fee waiver, we will help you with registration the week we return in the A18 AVID lab. We will also go over the remaining PSAT tests that Tuesday.
You need the SAT Reasoning test for ALL four year colleges (not for community colleges, trade/tech, and most art colleges).

If you goal is a four year college, here is the timeline we suggest:
May: take the SAT reasoning test (registration deadline is April 1st).
June: take the SAT Subject test for UC/selective colleges (registration deadline is May 6th).
June: take the ACT (alternative to SAT Reasoning) (registration deadline is May 9th).

You can repeat tests in October, November, and December of your Senior year. Questions?? Please see your counselor.

2. Registration for next year's classes.
Counselors are now calling in Juniors. This will take some time, don't panic if you are not called this week. If you have a specific concern (summer school, etc), see your counselor.

Important Reminder: For four year college admissions: you must make up an D in every English class (including honors) and all other A-G classes. You need to complete Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and a C or better. You must have Chemistry or Physics. You need two years of the SAME language. You need one year of the same Fine Art (drama, art, choir, band, photo, theater, etc). You need C's or better in these classes for four year college.

For community colleges, trade/tech schools, and most art colleges, basic graduation requirements are fine (most art and design schools want a portfolio/samples of work).

Parent Institute for Quality Education

The Parent Institute for Quality Education held at Nogales High School will begin April 15th. The Insitute is a nine week program for parents and covers topics such as understanding the school system, student's four year plan, importance of grades, college, and financial aid. We encourage all our parents to participate in this wonderful program.

For more information contact Nogales counselor Mrs. Sandoval or Martha Adams at (626) 455-0126 or madams@piqe.org.

Mt. Sac Summer School

If you are interested in taking classes at Mt. Sac this summer (these do not include summer school at Nogales), please see your counselor. Registration for Mt. Sac Summer School starts April 1st and the deadline is May 22nd. Mt. Sac's Summer school runs from June 23rd to July 31st.

Unless you are already enrolled at Mt. Sac, you will need a referral form from your counselor and set up an orientation at Mt. Sac (you and your parents will need to attend the orientation).

Questions? See your counselor or call the Mt. Sac High School program office at (909) 594-5611 ext. 4937.

Incoming 9th Grade Registration

Counselors will be visiting Rincon and Giano Intermediate Schools this month to talk to 8th graders about registering for classes for the 2008-2009 school year. We will discuss graduation requirements, class selection, clubs, sports, etc.

On April 3rd, we will be in all Science classes at Rincon. We will be meeting individually with students to register for classes. On April 8th, we will be in all science classes at Giano meeting individually with students to register for classes.

Should you have any questions about classes, please feel free to calls us.

Driver's Education Class

We are now taking new students for the Driver's Education class. You must be a 10th, 11th or 12th graders, be at least 15 years old, and you cannot have a 1st period class since that is when the class meets (we will not change your schedule if you have an exsisting 1st period class).

The class starts April 7th and goes until June 7th. If you are interested please see your counselor before April3rd.

Adelante Mujer Latina

The annual Adelante Mujer Latina, a conference presenting career and educational choices for young Latinas will be held on Saturday, April 19th from 7am to 4pm at Pasadena City College in the Sexson Auditorium.

This is a great conference for Latina teens, ages 12 to 21 years of age and mothers, female relatives and mentors. For more information visit: www.adelantemujerlatina.org

Nogales has arranged a bus to take participants from Nogales to the conference in Pasadena. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Sandoval immediately. The registration deadline is April 1st.

2008-2009 Registration

Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th graders!

Starting this week, your English teachers will be handing out registation materials for next year. You will recieve a transcript, a registration form, and a course offerings list. Please do not lose these! Take them home and review them with your parents. Completely fill out your registration form and have your parents sign it.

Starting with Juniors, we will call you in individually starting March 13th. When you get your call slip, bring your registration form with you. If you do not have your registration form, the registation form is not completed or it does not have your parent's signature, we will send you back to class. Once you have your registration form completed, you can drop it off with your counselor and we will keep it till we call you in.

During this registration meeting, we will register you for next year's classes and sign you up for Summer School. If you have any questions, please see your counselor.

Mt. Sac Enrollments

Attention Seniors!!

If you missed the Mt. Sac registration workshops, you can still enroll. Elmer Rodriguez from Mt. Sac will be here every Friday from 12:00 to 2:00pm in K4 to help your register and answer any questions you might have about attending Mt. Sac. Important!! This Friday, March 7th, Mr. Rodriguez will be handing out materials to help prepare you for the Mt. Sac placement test.

Mt. Sac Placement Test will be held March 14th from 8:00 to 11:00am in the Manor. This test is mandatory for Seniors planning attending Mt. Sac... get it done at Nogales.

For more information, come see Mr. Rodriguez in K4 or email him at erodriguez@mtsac.edu

City of La Puente Scholarship deadline extended!

The City of La Puente has extended the application deadline for it's scholarship. The scholarship is for any high school student who lives in the City of La Puente. They are offering 20 $500 scholarships. The new deadline is March 27, 2008. To apply, go to www.lapuente.org for the application or visit the College and Career Center.

March Scholarships

Check the College and Career Center for LOTS of March scholarships starting tomorrow (March 4th).

FAFSA Deadline

Today is the last day to fill out the FAFSA for CAL Grant eligibility. If you have not already submitted your FAFSA, get on it! You'll be loosing out on the possibility of a CAL grant if you don't.

OUR ADIVCE: Get the infomation in and file the FASA today from home. We can modify the dollar amounts, colleges you're sending information to, etc LATER-You must file by today to recieve the funds!

Go to fafsa.ed.gov (Watch out! Not fafsa.com or other scam sites). You'll need your parent(s) tax information-you can use prior years and say, "will file." If you paid taxes, you'll need your tax information as well.

ROP Microsoft Computer Class!

Are you interested in earning 5 credits and becoming a Microsoft Cerftified Applications Specialist? If you, ROP is offering a class to help you prepare for the exam.

The Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Exam Preparation (MCAS-EP) class will be offered Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6- 9 pm.

In this class you can learn the competencies to pass the MCAS exam for any of the Office 2007 software or the MOS Office 2003 software.

To sign up, see Ms. Morris, our ROP Specialist in the College and Career Center. She is on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Financial Aid

Seniors!

The deadline for applying for Financial Aid is fast approaching! It's March 2nd!! Please be sure to apply before the deadline. If you qualify, financial aid can help you pay for a four year college, community college, and vocational/trade schools.

We have several financial aid workshops left before the deadline. If you need help please attend one of these workshops or see your counselor. We want every Senior to fill out a Financial Aid application. You can apply for Financial Aid online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The remaining Financial Aid workshops are:
February 19 from 12:00 to 5:00pm in A18
February 20 from 12:00 to 3:00pm in A2
February 22 from 12:00 to 3:00pm in A2

February 23rd is the Cash for College workshop at Mt. Sac. Mt. Sac will have over 200 financial aid professionals there to help you fill out the FAFSA. If you attend, you will be entered to win a $1000 scholarship!

Community Involvement Scholarship

The West Covina Rose Float Foundation is offering a Community Involvement Scholarship for current Seniors who are planning on attending a community college or a four year college (university). There is one $1000 scholarship and two $750 scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must be a full time high school senior planning on attending a community or a four year college.
Applicant must have completed his/her volunteer hours with either the Rose Float Foundation or for any other non-profit organization serving the City of West Covina (such as the American Red Cross, City of West Covina, church groups, community hospitals, and other non-profit community projects).

To apply, fill out a completed application, a letter of recommendation, a 300 word essay describing your volunteer activities and why you should win the scholarship. Completed applications are due to the West Covina Rose Float Foundation by March 14th.

For an application, see your counselor or the College and Career Center.

Mt. Sac Senior Schedule

To participate in the Mt. Sac Online Application Senior Workshop go the guidance office and sign up for the workshop...the sign up form is in a bright yellow file folder at the switchboard. You must choose a period: either 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th period. Make sure you print your name and your teacher's name for that period. Right behind the yellow folder is a hall pass form, print your name on that form as well and leave it in the folder. The date for the workshop is February 20th.
On February 20th, the date of the workshop:
*You must check in with your teacher first and they should have the pass for you for that period.
*We will have a sign in sheet in the computer lab to clear your absence.
*If you attend this workshop, you will automatically be signed up for the Mt. Sac placement tests on March 14th in the manor.
*Any student that completes the online application on this day will be given a permission form for the Mt. Sac Senior Day on March 5th (there are only 40 spots available for this trip).
*You will also be able to pick up EOP&S and Bridge applications at the workshop.

Mt. Sac placement tests will be on March 14th in the Manor from 7:30am to 11:00am. All Seniors that applied online at the online workshop can check into the Manor for the placement tests.

If you have any questions, please see your counselor.

Adult School

Seniors!

If you failed a graduation requirement this past semester such as English 12, Government or Economics, you will need to make it up at Adult School. Please see your counselor ASAP to schedule an appointment with your parents for the Adult School registration referral form.

All ROP and Adult School classes must be completed by June 5th for graduation.

Testing Reminder for Juniors and Parents!!

If your goal is to attend a four year college after high school, you need to take the SAT and/or ACT test this Spring!!

For CSU admission, you must take the SAT Reasoning test and/or the ACT test. The writing test is not required.

For UC admission, you must take the SAT Reasoning test and/or the ACT, AND take two SAT Subject tests (Math II, US History, Foriegn Language, etc). Selective private colleges also require the SAT Subject Tests.

Here is a suggested timetable:
March '08-SAT Reasoning Test (Deadline is Tuesday, January 29th)
April '08-ACT test (Deadline is March 7th)...Take the ACT Plus Writing for UC's!
May '08-SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Test (For UC's or selective colleges) (Deadline is April 1st!)
June '08-SAT Reasoning or Subject test (Deadline is May9th). ACT test (Deadline is May 9th)

Your goal should be to take the SAT and the ACT by June '08. If you plan to apply to UC's, you should also take the Subject tests by June '08. You cannot take the SAT and the Subject Tests on the same day.

You may repeat these tests in October, November, and December, but you don't want to wait till Senior year to take them for the first time. The colleges will use your BEST scores when you apply as a Senior and repeating the test almost always improves your score.

To sign up for the SAT, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/
To sign up for the ACT, go to http://www.act.org/

Questions, see Mrs. Hall in K4 or email shall@mail.rowland.k12.ca.us

Mt. Sac Cash For College

Are you concerned about how to pay for college? This free event is for you!
Cash For College
Saturday, Febraury 23rd, 9am to 2pm at the Student Life Center (bldg 9C) at Mt. Sac

High School Seniors and/or parents are invited to attend this event to obtain assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). Student attendees who submit the FAFSA and Cal Grant verifcation form by March 2nd will be entered into a drawing for a $1000 scholarship.

For more information, call Mt. Sac at 909-594-5611 ext. 4458 or email jcarmona@mtsac.edu

Erika J. Glazer Family Scholarship Fund

Established by the Erika J. Glazer Trust, the Fund will award several multi-year scholarships of up to $7,000 per year. The deadline for this scholarship is March 13th. Please see your counselor for an application packet.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Meet the requirements of California Assembly bill 540 (Nonresident Tuition Exemption)
• Be a graduating H.S. senior who has attended a LA county high school for at least 3 years
• Be accepted to CSU Los Angeles
• Be the child of immigrant parents
• Be inelgible for federal or state aid and demonstrate financial need

Cash For College

Assemblymember Dr. Ed Hernandez', Cal-SOAP and Bassett High School is hosting a Cash For College Financial Aid workshop on Saturday, February 2nd from 8:30am to noon.

At the workshop, you will get help to apply for a Cal Grant and you could cash in on an extra $1000 scholarship. You will need to bring yours and your parents' federal income tax returns form 2007, W-2 forms, current bank statements and records of stocks, bonds, or other investments.

Cash for College will be held at Bassett High School-Little Theatre
775 Ardilla Ave, La Puente, CA 91746
(Parking located on teh corner of Ardilla and Flynn)
RSVP kindly requested for lunch count, please call 626-960-4457

AVID Now Taking Students

AVID, our college preparation program, is now taking 9th through 11th graders for the Spring Semester. AVID is a class that works with students to prepare you for college through tutorials, college visits, applying to college, etc.

Students must have a 2.0 gpa. If you are interested contact Ms. Kelly at ext. 3703 or fkelly@mail.rowland.k12.ca.us

National Student Leadership Foundation

The NSLC is now taking applications for their annual National Student Leadership Conference to held Summer 2008.

At the National Student Leadership Conference, students meet with and learn from prominent national and world leaders, experience a future career, and experience life on a college campus and earn college credit. The conference is a residential program held at a university in Washington DC.

NSLC seeks students who have demonstrated academic excellence, extracurricular involvment and leadership potential.

For more information or to be nominated for the conference, please see your counselor or visit www.nslcleaders.org or call 1-800-994-6752.

JUNIOR COLLEGE NIGHT!

Juniors! It's time to jump start your college planning. This year's College Information Night for Juniors and Parents will be held on Monday, January 28th at 7pm in the Little Theatre.

Get important information about SAT and ACT testing, college entrance requirements, financial aid, and scholarships.

For more information, contact Mrs. Hall in the College and Career Center.

If you are planning on taking the SAT in March, the deadline to register is January 29th. See Mrs. Hall for more information.

CAHSEE Prep for Sophomores!!!

Sophomores!!!

You will be taking the CAHSEE on March 11th and 12th for the first time! It is very important that you pass as this is one of your graduation requirements.

We will be offering you CAHSEE tutoring afterschool Mondays through Thursdays from 3-5:30pm and on Saturdays. To sign up or for more information, see your counselor. Make sure you sign up!

Finacial Aid Online Help for Seniors

FINANCIAL AID ONLINE HELP FOR SENIORS

TIME: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Computer Lab – A2

DATES: FEBRUARY 6
FEBRUARY 13
FEBRUARY 19 – 12:00 – 5 p.m. A-18 (note location change)
FEBRUARY 20
FEBRUARY 22
FEBRUARY 23 @ MTSAC – CASH FOR COLLEGE 9:00 – 2:00 P.M.*
FEBRUARY 28 – 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. A 18 (note location change)

HOW: PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOT NECESSARY FOR ON CAMPUS WORKSHOPS

WHO: SENIORS - PARENTS CAN COME TOO!

DEADLINE: MARCH 2ND! Don’t wait until the last minute!!!!!!!

· Forms are available with your Counselor & in the College & Career Center K4

· Bring a “senior friend” who still needs to apply for financial aid. Remember applying is free and so are grants that pay for college!

LUNCHTIME HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR QUICK QUESTIONS, CHECKING OF FORMS, WITH MRS. SANDOVAL ONLY ON LAB DATES IN A2 AND IN MRS. SANDOVAL’S OFFICE (BEHIND THE SWITCHBOARD) ON THESE DATES: Feb. 8, Feb. 15, March 7, & 14.

*Pre-registration is required for MTSAC “CASH FOR COLLEGE” EVENT.

Mt. Sac Outreach Presentations

Mt. Sac will be here on February 8th to speak to all Seniors who are planning on attending community college after graduation. They have several wonderful programs designed to help you meet your educational goals from the Bridge program, which facilitates transfer to a university after two years to the certificate programs ranging from nursing, electronics, computers, etc.

They will be speaking to Seniors from periods 1-7 in the manor through the Economics and Government classes. If you do not have one of these classes, see your counselor so you can get called out.

It's Scholarship Season!!

Read about all the opportunities now available...this is just the beginning! Get the scholarship forms/applications from the College and Career Center. You may need to get a transcript, a letter of recommendation from a counselor/teacher/employer.

Tips to Get College $$:

• If you haven't already done so, log on to fastweb.com for a free, legit scholarship search. Scholarship information will be emailed to you.
• FAFSA/Cal Grant deadline for state and federal aid is March 2nd!! Mrs. Sandoval is hosting workshops on the FAFSA through February. Pick up the pink Fiancial Aid calendar in the College and Career center or print it off the guidance page of the school's web site.
• Ask your parents if their workplace offers any scholarships.
• Check in stores, fast food restaurants, etc-scholarships are everywhere! Our students have received scholarhips from Mervyn's, Sam's Club, McDonalds, Carl's Jr, etc.
• Join the Nogales PTA! Our students have won state, district, and local PTA scholarships every year. Membership fee is $5. Come to the College and Career Center to join.

Current Scholarships in the College and Career Center (listed by deadline):

ELK "MVS" scholarship-Top grades, activities, financial need, citizen. Due by Thurdsay, January 17th at the end of the day (they will be picked up on Friday).

Society of Plastic Engineers "Wonders of Plastic" Essay contest. Deadline: January 23rd.

Top 10 List Scholarship- 10 reasons you should get the $$! All CA residents are eligible. Apply at www.scholarships.com/apply.htx. Deadline: January 31st.

Best Buy Scholarship-open criteria! www.bestbuy.com by February 15th.

City of La Puente Scholarship-must live within the city limits. 2 or 4 year college okay. Applications available at www.lapuente.org. Must be recieved at City Hall by February 28th.

Asian Pacific Fund-scholarhips for Filipino and Asian students. Deadlines from Febrauary 29th to March 21st. Details at www.asianpacificfunds.org/awards.

Council of African American Parents Scholarship-Afriancan American, 3.5 GPA. Deadline: March14th.

SCCTA Scholarship-majors relating to broadcasting, communication, business, etc. Application at www.sccta.org. Deadline: March 14th.

Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship-activities, service, etc. Postmark Deadline: March 15th.

MasterCard Scholarship-Hispanic, US Citizen, 3.0 GPa, financial need. Major in finance, technology, business, etc. Deadline: March 15th.

"Save Me A Spot In College" Scholarship-essay, poster or video ad. Apply at www.collegecampaign.org/contest by March 15th.

Italian Catholic Federation-must be both! Service/3.2 GPA/Activities. Deadline: March 15th.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund-Hispanic, US Citizen or permanent resident, 3.o, must attend a 4 year college ,and file FAFSA by March 15th. Deadline: March 15th.

Hewlett Packer Scholars-Latino, Asian, African American, mayoring in computer science or electrical engineering. Deadline: March 15th.

NAMEPA-Minority students, engineering majors, 2.7 GPA, 2/4 year college. Must attend a NAMEPA college-check at namepa.org. Deadline: March 15th.

There are more!! Please come by the College and Career center to check the scholarship box.

Driver's Education Class

The next Driver's Ed class starts January 28th. It meets at 7am (1st period). You must not have an exsisting 1st period to enroll in this class. To enroll in Driver's Ed, see your counselor.

Pomona’s Summer Scholars Enrichment Program

Pomona’s Summer Scholars Enrichment Program is in its 6th year and is now accepting applications for SSEP 2008, a 4 week academically intensive residential program at Pomona College. For additional information, please see: http://www.pomona.edu/ocmp/ssep.shtml.

The College seeks at least 40 high achieving 9th and 10th grade students who are prospective first generation college students, those from low-income backgrounds and African American or Latina/o students. The selection committee prefers students who are enrolled in at least Geometry in their 9th grade year but has made occasional exceptions to this. The application deadline is February 29th.

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

New Scholarship for graduating Seniors! Application deadline is March 15th. Please see Mrs. Hall in the College and Career Center or your counselor for an application.

Mrs. Janice Marie Scott (nee: Holmes) was a victim of the attacks by terrorists on September 11, 2001. She was among the 125 individuals that were killed in the Pentagon when terrorists commandeered and crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into that building on the morning of September 11, 2001. As a result, the family members of Mrs. Scott created the Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund in October 2001 to honor her legacy.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund has made available five $2,500 scholarships for academic school year 2007/2008. To apply high school seniors must complete an application, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, Federal Financial Aid Document, a 500-1000 word essay focusing on “What do Freedom and Justice Mean” to me, and a high school picture. Applications and requested documents must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline date of March 15, 2008.

Requirements:
US Citizen or permanent resident
GPA 2.5 or higher (out of a 4.0 scale)
High School Senior who must matriculate at a US accredited four-year college or university full time during school year 2007-2008.
Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra curricular or other activities.

Finacial Aid Workshop Dates for Class of 2008

NOGALES' FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR FOR CLASS OF 2008

NOTE: To attend an online workshop you will need to have your FAFSA worksheet completed, bring a copy of your parent’s taxes if they file taxes for 2007. If they haven’t filed yet, you can complete your FAFSA with 2006 income but you MUST file a correction as soon as they file taxes for 2007. If your parents do not file income taxes and get a monthly income such as social security or public assistance all you need to know is how much they get each month and multiply by 12 months to complete the income portion.

January 18 Financial Aid Friday – lunch time drop in for seniors to ask questions, or
check your application printout

February 6 FA online –12:00 – 3:00 p.m. A2

February 8 FA Friday – lunch time questions – Mrs. S. office

February 13 FA online – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. A2

February 15 FA Friday – lunch time questions – Mrs. S. office

February 19 FA online workshop – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – A18

February 20 FA online – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. - A2

February 22 FA online help – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – A2

February 23 CASH FOR COLLEGE EVENT @ MTSAC – 9 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
LAST MINUTE ON LINE HELP FOR ALL SENIORS AND PARENTS
TO COMPLETE FAFSA. EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE A
CHANCE TO WIN A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP!!!! YOU WILL
RECEIVE AN INVITATION FROM MTSAC. All seniors can attend
the workshop to get help with financial aid even if you are planning to
attend a 4- year university.

February 28 FA online workshop – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – A18

March 2 California Grant deadline for FAFSA – it falls on a SUNDAY

March 3 MINIMUM DAY @ NHS – final date to file on line

March 7 FA Friday – lunch time questions Mrs. S. office

March 14 FA Friday – lunch time questions Mrs. S. office

April 4 FA Friday – corrections and on line help 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. A-2

April 11 FA Friday – lunch time questions Mrs. S. office

April 18 FA Friday – corrections and on line help 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – A2

April 25 FA Friday – lunch time questions Mrs. S. office.

May 9 FA Friday – lunch time questions Mrs. S. office

May 23 FA Friday – corrections and on line help 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – A2

May 31 CASH FOR COLLEGE EVENT @ MTSAC 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. on line
Help to complete FAFSA for those students that didn’t file yet you can
still get money for community colleges. 2nd Cal Grant deadline for
community college students is September 2nd for the GPA but you MUST file FAFSA by May to get priority funding (GET YOUR $$ BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS!)

JUNE TBA

To pring out a copy of the Financial Aid Calendar, visit the guidance page on our school web site at http://www.nhs.rowland.k12.ca.us/