Monday, March 30, 2009
Congratulations Guidance Team!
The Guidance team is proud to announce that we have been awarded the "Master's Plaque" by the Los Angeles County Office of Education for our School Personnel Accountability Report Card (SPARC). We were 1 of 8 in California to receive this award. This is the 8th award for our SPARC. To view this year's SPARC, visit the counseling page on our school web site at http://www.nhs.rowland.k12.ca.us.
Mt. SAC Placement Test
If you applied online for Mt. SAC, then you will need to take their placement test prior to registering for classes for Fall 2009. You can take Mt. SAC's placement test here at Nogales on Wednesday, April 1st in the Manor. Testing starts promptly at 8:00am and check in starts at 7:30am. You will need to bring sharpened #2 pencils and a black ball point pen. See Mrs. Sandoval with any questions.
Friday, March 27, 2009
La Puente Earth Day 2009
This is a great opportunity to earn CAR hours and to help out your community! The city of La Puente is hosting either annual Earth Day on Saturday, April 25th from 7:30am to noon. If you would like to join them to help beautify the City, call the Public Works Department at (626) 855-1500. Don't forget to bring comfortable work shoes, sun block, work gloves, garden tools, and plenty of water.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Junior News Flash!
SAT/ACT Deadlines:
If you plan to apply to a UC or CSU and other 4 year colleges, you should take the SAT reasoning test this Spring. The deadline to register for the May SAT is this Tuesdays, March 31st. You can register for the test at www.collegeboard.com. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch or you can verify low income, you may use a fee waiver for the test.
Mrs. Hall will be in the A4 computer lab to help with online SAT registration periods 3-5 this Monday, March 30th. Teacher permission required. You must have an email account to register online.
You should also consider registering for the ACT. The next testing date is in June and the deadline to register for this date is May 8th.
AND! If you plan on applying for a UC, you must also take the SAT Subject tests in June. Registration deadline is May 5th.
Colleges Visiting Nogales!
This Thursday, March 26th, UC Berkeley "PASS: will be here in the Little Theater periods 2-6. Juniors may come any period except 4th.
UCLA will be here on Wednesday, April 1st periods 2 and 3 in the Little Theater. Sign up in K4 ASAP.
Three summer opportunities for Juniors that are great resume builders...
Pepperdine Youth Citizenship Seminar- Due March 31st!
Chicano Latino Youth Leadership- Due April 13th
West Point Summer Leaders Seminar-Due April 1st (www.admissions.usma.edu)
All are free-get forms in K4.
Scholarships for Juniors:
Nordstrom Scholarship for Juniors-Due June 1st
Questbridge Scholarship for Summer Programs-Due March 31st.
College Information Sessions:
Info Night for Penn State: May 19th at Courtyard LAX at 7pm
UCLA Free College Workshop: Monday, April 20th at 7pm in Dodd Hall 147
NACAC National College Fair: Monday, April 20th from 6-9pm at the Pasadena Conference Center.
Questions? See Mrs. Hall in K4!
If you plan to apply to a UC or CSU and other 4 year colleges, you should take the SAT reasoning test this Spring. The deadline to register for the May SAT is this Tuesdays, March 31st. You can register for the test at www.collegeboard.com. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch or you can verify low income, you may use a fee waiver for the test.
Mrs. Hall will be in the A4 computer lab to help with online SAT registration periods 3-5 this Monday, March 30th. Teacher permission required. You must have an email account to register online.
You should also consider registering for the ACT. The next testing date is in June and the deadline to register for this date is May 8th.
AND! If you plan on applying for a UC, you must also take the SAT Subject tests in June. Registration deadline is May 5th.
Colleges Visiting Nogales!
This Thursday, March 26th, UC Berkeley "PASS: will be here in the Little Theater periods 2-6. Juniors may come any period except 4th.
UCLA will be here on Wednesday, April 1st periods 2 and 3 in the Little Theater. Sign up in K4 ASAP.
Three summer opportunities for Juniors that are great resume builders...
Pepperdine Youth Citizenship Seminar- Due March 31st!
Chicano Latino Youth Leadership- Due April 13th
West Point Summer Leaders Seminar-Due April 1st (www.admissions.usma.edu)
All are free-get forms in K4.
Scholarships for Juniors:
Nordstrom Scholarship for Juniors-Due June 1st
Questbridge Scholarship for Summer Programs-Due March 31st.
College Information Sessions:
Info Night for Penn State: May 19th at Courtyard LAX at 7pm
UCLA Free College Workshop: Monday, April 20th at 7pm in Dodd Hall 147
NACAC National College Fair: Monday, April 20th from 6-9pm at the Pasadena Conference Center.
Questions? See Mrs. Hall in K4!
Need CAR Hours?
The Nogales library needs your help! Students can complete their CAR hours by helping elementary students with homework Monday through Thursday from 3-6pm. See the librarian after 3pm to schedule.
The library is open to NHS students after school Monday through Thursday from 3-7pm and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
The library is open to NHS students after school Monday through Thursday from 3-7pm and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
ROP Summer School Classes
Need extra credits? ROP will be offering several classes this summer at Nogales. Please see your counselor if you are interested in taking any of this classes.
ROP Summer School Classes:
Auto
Photo
Web Design
MCAS
Criminal Justice
Medical Assistant
ROP Summer School Classes:
Auto
Photo
Web Design
MCAS
Criminal Justice
Medical Assistant
Adelante Mujer Latina Conference
Are you a Latina between the ages of 14 and 21? Are you unsure about what to do after you graduate from high school? Would you like to meet top Latinas who excel in their fields?
Sign up now!! The largest event for young Latinas in Southern California is here!
Women At Work hosts the Adelante Mujer Latina Conference on Sat. April 25, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Pasadena City College Campus.
The Conference provides young Latinas with the tools needed for a brighter future and serves as an opportunity to meet outstanding women in many career fields.
HOW TO REGISTER: See Aida Sandoval, Nisrine Miramontes, or Estrella Zumaeta for registration forms. REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO AIDA SANDOVAL IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
1. Complete registration form and turn in to Mrs. Sandoval no later than Friday, April 10, 2009 with $15 per person. Pay by check is preferred – see student info sheet on registration form.
o Register one student per form.
o One adult can register on the same student form
o No children allowed
2. Complete the bus permission slip and turn that in as well if you plan to ride the bus. Bus transportation is free.
o You can drive to the conference and mail in your own registration OR turn in your registration to Mrs. Sandoval without the bus slip and drive to Pasadena City College on your own.
3. Space is limited on the bus to 50 girls so it is on a first come first serve basis.
Tell your friends!
Sign up now!! The largest event for young Latinas in Southern California is here!
Women At Work hosts the Adelante Mujer Latina Conference on Sat. April 25, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Pasadena City College Campus.
The Conference provides young Latinas with the tools needed for a brighter future and serves as an opportunity to meet outstanding women in many career fields.
HOW TO REGISTER: See Aida Sandoval, Nisrine Miramontes, or Estrella Zumaeta for registration forms. REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO AIDA SANDOVAL IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
1. Complete registration form and turn in to Mrs. Sandoval no later than Friday, April 10, 2009 with $15 per person. Pay by check is preferred – see student info sheet on registration form.
o Register one student per form.
o One adult can register on the same student form
o No children allowed
2. Complete the bus permission slip and turn that in as well if you plan to ride the bus. Bus transportation is free.
o You can drive to the conference and mail in your own registration OR turn in your registration to Mrs. Sandoval without the bus slip and drive to Pasadena City College on your own.
3. Space is limited on the bus to 50 girls so it is on a first come first serve basis.
Tell your friends!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Mt. SAC Summer School
Registration for the Summer 2009 High School Referral Program at Mt. San Antonio College will begin Monday, April 6 at 8:30 am and end Friday, May 15 at 3:00 pm.
It is important to note that all students taking a summer school class must complete their course during the respective summer session (either Session I or II depending on the course) in order to receive credit. Session I: June 22 – July 9 (3 weeks). Session II: July 13 – July 30 (3 weeks). M-Th: 2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. All students, new and returning, will need to submit a new referral form to our office in Building 30, Room 115.
If you are interested in summer school at Mt. SAC, see your counselor ASAP for a referral. Classes fill up fast at Mt. SAC!
It is important to note that all students taking a summer school class must complete their course during the respective summer session (either Session I or II depending on the course) in order to receive credit. Session I: June 22 – July 9 (3 weeks). Session II: July 13 – July 30 (3 weeks). M-Th: 2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. All students, new and returning, will need to submit a new referral form to our office in Building 30, Room 115.
If you are interested in summer school at Mt. SAC, see your counselor ASAP for a referral. Classes fill up fast at Mt. SAC!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
“Que Llueva Café” Scholarship
Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) proudly sponsors this scholarship to help undocumented students continue on their academic path. The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be of Chicano / Latino descent
• Must be an undocumented student
• Must be a graduating twelfth grade student who will enroll in an accredited college or
university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2009-2010 academic year.
• Must demonstrate academic promise…whether by grade point average, college
acceptance, personal or professional recommendations, or written essay, the
candidate must demonstrate their academic potential.
• Student must demonstrate financial need.
Required Documents – All documents must be postmarked by April 10, 2009:
• General Scholarship Application
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Financial Need (One page limit)
• Written Response (1000 word limit)
• Official High School transcript
• Proof of acceptance and intent to enroll into institution of higher education (once
scholarship is awarded)
All application materials must be postmarked by April 10, 2009 and mailed to:
Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE)
Attn: Que Llueva Cafe
P. O. Box 160144
Sacramento, CA 95816
Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be of Chicano / Latino descent
• Must be an undocumented student
• Must be a graduating twelfth grade student who will enroll in an accredited college or
university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2009-2010 academic year.
• Must demonstrate academic promise…whether by grade point average, college
acceptance, personal or professional recommendations, or written essay, the
candidate must demonstrate their academic potential.
• Student must demonstrate financial need.
Required Documents – All documents must be postmarked by April 10, 2009:
• General Scholarship Application
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Financial Need (One page limit)
• Written Response (1000 word limit)
• Official High School transcript
• Proof of acceptance and intent to enroll into institution of higher education (once
scholarship is awarded)
All application materials must be postmarked by April 10, 2009 and mailed to:
Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE)
Attn: Que Llueva Cafe
P. O. Box 160144
Sacramento, CA 95816
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Millennium Momentum Foundation Scholarship
Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. will be awarding academic scholarships in the amount of $3,000.00 each for the 2009-2010 academic school year to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in public policy and other public service related fields (i.e. public administration, law, political science, social work, urban planning, education administration, etc.).
The DEADLINE for scholarship application submittal is Friday, May 15, 2009. Interested students can access the application and eligibility & requirements in the Best & the Brightest Scholarship Program section of the Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. website at http://www.millennium-momentum.org/programs/
For additional information, contact our Student Services Coordinator, Felicia DeRouen, at the Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. office at (323) 939-9549 or via email at fderouen@millennium-momentum.org
The DEADLINE for scholarship application submittal is Friday, May 15, 2009. Interested students can access the application and eligibility & requirements in the Best & the Brightest Scholarship Program section of the Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. website at http://www.millennium-momentum.org/programs/
For additional information, contact our Student Services Coordinator, Felicia DeRouen, at the Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. office at (323) 939-9549 or via email at fderouen@millennium-momentum.org
Monday, March 2, 2009
8th Grade Registration
Counselors will be visiting both Rincon and Giano this month to speak with 8th graders about registering for classes.
We will be at Rincon on March 4th to speak to 8th graders about the registration process and will return on March 23rd to register 8th graders one on one for next year's classes.
We will be at Giano on March 30th to speak to 8th graders about the registration process and will return on April 8th to register 8th graders one on one for next year's classes.
We will be at Rincon on March 4th to speak to 8th graders about the registration process and will return on March 23rd to register 8th graders one on one for next year's classes.
We will be at Giano on March 30th to speak to 8th graders about the registration process and will return on April 8th to register 8th graders one on one for next year's classes.
Senior Bulletin "EXTRA"
February 26, 2009
Quick Reminders for the Class of 2009
IMPORTANT! The City of La Puente scholarship deadline has been extended to April 17th!
Copies of the scholarship application are available in K4. You need three letters of recommendation, a 2.0 GPA, and must reside within city limits. Get help and forms in K4. LOTS of Nogales students get the $500 scholarship each year. Don't miss out.
Also Due Next Week:
CSU Fullerton Future Scholars-for lower income/1st generation students. Due Monday, March 2nd. See Mrs. Hall if interested.
Glazer Scholarship for Undocumented students at CSU Los Angeles. Must be received by Wednesday, March 4th. See Mrs. Hall ASAP!
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship-must be hispanic/latino, a US citizen, and a 3.0 GPA. http://www.hispanicheritage.org/. Must be submitted/postmarked by Friday, March 6th.
Eclipse Scholarship-must be African American, 2.0 GPA, and attending a four year college. Due March 10th.
There are lots more scholarship opportunities in K4. Scholarships are due through out March and April. Be sure to read the bulletin and/or stop by to check.
If you missed the Mt. SAC application workshops or are planning to apply to other community colleges, stay tuned-we'll be helping you in the next two weeks. Questions?? See your counselor.
Quick Reminders for the Class of 2009
IMPORTANT! The City of La Puente scholarship deadline has been extended to April 17th!
Copies of the scholarship application are available in K4. You need three letters of recommendation, a 2.0 GPA, and must reside within city limits. Get help and forms in K4. LOTS of Nogales students get the $500 scholarship each year. Don't miss out.
Also Due Next Week:
CSU Fullerton Future Scholars-for lower income/1st generation students. Due Monday, March 2nd. See Mrs. Hall if interested.
Glazer Scholarship for Undocumented students at CSU Los Angeles. Must be received by Wednesday, March 4th. See Mrs. Hall ASAP!
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship-must be hispanic/latino, a US citizen, and a 3.0 GPA. http://www.hispanicheritage.org/. Must be submitted/postmarked by Friday, March 6th.
Eclipse Scholarship-must be African American, 2.0 GPA, and attending a four year college. Due March 10th.
There are lots more scholarship opportunities in K4. Scholarships are due through out March and April. Be sure to read the bulletin and/or stop by to check.
If you missed the Mt. SAC application workshops or are planning to apply to other community colleges, stay tuned-we'll be helping you in the next two weeks. Questions?? See your counselor.
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