La Puente Valley Law Enforcement Exploring Academy

The Spring Law Enforcement Exploring Academy class will begin on Saturday, February 2nd.  The class is held at Bassett High School in room 313 on Saturdays from 8am to 4:30pm.  This is a 16 week course for high school students that grants high school credit. 

The class covers criminal apprehension, criminal laws, CSI, drug identification, firearms training, gang awareness, pepper spray laws, physical conditions among other things.

If interested, show up to the orientation on February 2nd or email Deryl Jackson at djackson@mail.lpvrop.org.

SENIOR BULLETIN for Monday, January28

Seniors – Important info! PLEASE READ !!

 

1. 4 year college applicants!!

You should be getting emails with really important info and requests! Please READ EVERYTHING you are sent, by email and by US mail! For instance:

EXAMPLE 1:

Be sure you have OFFICIALLY sent your test scores to the colleges, using collegeboard and/or act websites! You will NOT BE ADMITTED if you never sent your scores.

EXAMPLE 2:

Be sure you are signing up for the EPT/ELM placement test for CSU’s! If you google EPT/ELM, you will be taken to the site to sign up. You can take the test at ANY CSU, but there is no fee waiver! Please check with your counselor to see if you cleared these already with your EAP test scores from last year, or with SAT tests.

EXAMPLE 3:
Check to see if your college is requesting transcripts! You may send an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT by filling out a form at the front desk. You may not send an official transcript if you owe any bills! Usually, only CSU’s and private colleges request transcripts before summer. Skipping any of these can result in denial of admission! THERE’S STILL A LOT TO DO!!

 

2. Financial Aid!

All college applicants – 2 year, 4 year, trade tech, art – EVERYBODY!! THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 1 is our first FAFSA ONLINE WORKSHOP IN THE “NEW” LIBRARY!! We will be assisting students periods 2 through 7. To attend, you must have a COMPLETED FAFSA WORKSHEET and/or a copy of your parents’ 2011 or 2012 taxes. EVEN BETTER: Complete the FAFSA at home at fafsa.ed.gov, and just have us check it on Friday! DON’T FORGET: there are scam sites, so only use fafsa.gov (not fafsa.com, etc!). DON’T FORGET: You MUST file a FAFSA to get state and federal $!!!!!!

 

3. SCHOLARSHIPS
It’s now the season for scholarships! Please check out the list on the back side of this bulletin, and keep it for reference. We added some new ones from last week!

DUE THIS WEEK!!!! PTA Calif. State Scholarship!
Must JOIN PTA for $5.00 with Ms. Young in Guidance! Completed applications must be given to Mrs. Hall NO LATER THAN TUES. 1/29 AT 3:00!! Letters of recommendation are required!! We have gotten this many times! TURN THE PAGE OVER AND READ THE BACK for more scholarships!!

Financial Aid and Scholarships!

FAFSA Workshops!

We will be having our first Financial Aid workshops this Friday, February 1st in the library, periods 2-7th. 

You must get teacher permission to attend.  Do not come to a workshop without your FAFSA worksheet filled out (if you lost this or didn't get one, see your counselor) , your parents' tax information (if your parents haven't filed taxes yet, you can use last year's).  Make sure you check in with your teacher first before you come to a workshop.

 

Scholarship!

Operations Safe Communities Service Award for Rowland Unified Students

$500 scholarship for students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and community involvement with a focus on service to others.  To apply, you must submit a short essay of why you should be selected for this scholarship, a copy of your transcript, and a resume of your leadership experience and community involvement.  These things must be turned in tot he DATE/SARB office in the District Office by hand by 4pm on March 8th.  See you counselor for more details.

 

2nd Annual Out of State College Fair

Tuesday, January 29th from 5:30 to 9:00pm at the Julia McNeill Senior Center (Morgan Park), 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park

Mt SAC Summer Bridge Applications Now Available!

Mt SAC is now taking applications for their Summer Bridge program.  If you will be attending Mt SAC with the goal to transfer to a four year college/university, then you should consider applying for the Bridge Program.

The Bridge Program offers students early registration for Fall 2013 classes, a head start of up to 6 units in college credit, textbook loan program, free social events, new and lasting friendships, a sense of community that promotes a culture of success, and quick access to counselors and educational advisors.

To apply, you must fill out the Summer Bridge application and turn it in to the Mt SAC Summer Bridge office by April 19th.  Counselors have paper applications and the application is also available at www.mtsac.edu/bridge.

There are four steps to getting into the Bridge program that must be completed by April 19th:
1. Submit a Mt SAC Summer Admission Application
2. Activate your Mt SAC account
3. Submit a Summer Bridge Application
4. Take the Mt SAC Placement Tests

Questions??  See your counselor

Scholarships

Please note: do not EVER pay for scholarships or college advice! Watch for scams!  You should also create scholarship searches on fastweb.com and brokescholar.com.  Former Nogales students have received ALL of the scholarships listed below!!  Be sure to request letters of recommendation WAY before the deadline. Form for this is in Guidance.

Current available scholarships include the following, listed by date:

Davila Scholarship for food industry workers (students or parents) – grocery/retail, NOT restaurant.  Apply at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/Davila by January 20.

Princeton Prize in Race Relations – for students helping improve race relations in high school.  www.princeton/edu/pprize. Due Jan. 31.

Christermon Scholarship for parents/grandparents working for company with liquor license – stores, restaurants etc.  christermon.com/scholarship/application. Due Feb. 1.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship – recognizes community service. www.axa-achievement.com. Due February 1.

CA. State PTA Scholarship – you must JOIN Nogales PTA to be eligible! $5 to Ms. Young in Guidance.  Scholarship must be RECEIVED in Sacramento by Feb. 1. Apps in Guidance.

Black College Expo Scholarship – turn in at the Expo on Feb. 2 in Los Angeles.  Info at www.thecollegeexpo.org.

CASH FOR COLLEGE at Mt. SAC Student Life Center. FAFSA help AND a drawing for scholarships!  For BOTH 2 AND 4 year students. FOOD TOO !! Saturday Feb. 9 from 8 am to 2 pm.

First General Bank of Rowland – 3.5 and up GPA, leadership, service.  Must deliver transcript, essay and resume to RUSD Office by Feb. 15 at 4 p.m.. Mrs. Hall has flyers.

Buick Achievers Scholarship, for Engineering/Technology/Design or Business majors.  Visit buickachievers.com for info. Due by Feb. 28 at 5:00 pm EST.

Friends of RUSD FOR US Scholarship – for strong, involved students.  Community member letter is required! Mrs. Hall has apps. Will be picked up MARCH 1.

Fabric of Society Essay Contest – Essay on citizenship (prize up to $2000!!)  DUE MARCH 1.  Mrs. Hall has applications, or email fabricofsociety.com

ECLIPSE Scholarship for African American students – 2.0 and above.  Mrs. Hall has applications. Postmark deadline is March 9.

Asian Pacific Fund – A variety of programs, some for non-Asians!asianpacificfund.org/scholarships. Due March 15! Mrs. Hall has info flyer, or check online.

Kiwanis Club of La Puente Industry . Community service/Key club involvement. La Puente residence not required!  Mrs. Hall has apps – Due March 31.

City of La Puente Scholarship – must live in city limits! (Azusa and beyond) Must be RECIVED at City Hall by April 16!Mrs. Hall has apps, or go to www.lapuente.org and click “forms.”

ALSO – check parent’s work and your work! Read info colleges send you. Do your own search !!!

Paying for College Day by CollegeWeekLive

Next Thursday, January 10th, CollegeWeekLive will host the annual Paying for College Day, a free online event to help your students decide the best way to pay for college.

Students can login anytime from 2:00 to 10:00 PM EST, to chat live with our admissions officers and financial aid experts from the US Department of Education to learn how to:

• Uncover the best scholarship opportunities online
• Understand the difference between private and public scholarships
• Access financial aid programs

Also, students who visit three colleges online during the event will be automatically entered to win $2,500 in HP's Time is Money Scholarship!

Check out their flyer here.  Access the event by computer at CollegeWeekLive.com/CWL2013 or by mobile at http://bit.ly/CWL2013.