Wednesday, January 30, 2008

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.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

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

Friday, January 18, 2008

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

Thursday, January 17, 2008

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.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

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.

Monday, January 14, 2008

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/

ROP News and Announcements

General registration for Spring 2008 ROP classes begins January 15th. Students may register for classes with Ms. Morris, ROP Guidance Specialist, in room K4 during school hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays or at the La Puente Valley ROP Education Center. Also, visit ROP's web site at http://www.lpvrop.org/ for more information on classes.

ROP's Cosmetology class orientation will be held on Monday, Januray 14th from 5:00-6:00pm at the La Puente Valley ROP Education Center located at: 18501 E. Gale Avenue, Suite 100, City of Industry, CA 91748.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Mt. Sac CAHSEE Tutoring for Class of 2006 and 2007

If you were part of the class of 2006 or 2007 and did not pass the CAHSEE you still have time to get your diploma!

In parternship with Mt. Sac we are offering CAHSEE tutoring Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3pm to 5pm in the College and Career Center. You will get one on one help to prepare you for the CAHSEE.

Remember, you must be part of the Class of 2006 or 2007. For more information contact Mrs. Aleman at aaleman@mail.rowland.k12.ca.us or call the school at (626) 965-3437. Call now to get ready for the February CAHSEE test.

Class Changes

If you need to change, add, or remove a class from your schedule please see your counselor immediately. Based on availability, we will only able to make changes to class schedules before Spring Semester starts. We will not be able to make changes after the new semester has started.

Financial Aid Night

Seniors!

We will be having our line by line FAFSA workshop on Monday, January 14th at 6:30pm in the Manor (in English) and in the Little Theatre (in Spanish). We will be going over every single question on the FAFSA. This will help you get started! We want every single Senior to fill out a FAFSA. Make sure you attend this very important workshop.

The following links will help you get started. Please make sure you and your parents apply for a pin number. You'll need the pin number first before you can start filling out the FAFSA. The filing date for the FAFSA is January 1st through March 2nd.

www.fafsa.ed.gov – apply online for Free Application for Federal Student Aid

www.pin.ed.gov – apply for a pin number in order to sign your FAFSA electronically

www.fastweb.com - free scholarship information sent to your email