Need CAR hours?

Family Resource Center (FRC) has good opportunities for students who are looking for CAR hours or volunteer work.  This year the FRC is sponsoring a Tutoring Program for our McKinney/below average academic students in our elementary schools. We all looking for students to help out 1st to 6th graders with their homework. 

This is a 12 week session that is currently running at Yorbita, Northam, Hurley, and Jellick. Yorbita, Northam, and Hurley meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:30pm-4:00pm.  Jellick meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30pm-4:00pm.  There is a site teacher present along with a FRC facilitator and approximately 13-25 students.  Student volunteers will need to find their own transportation to the elementary school site. 

 

Tutoring sessions are currently in the first session and are looking for students to assist in this program as soon as possible.  If interested, show up to a site or call Katherine Rodriguez, Community Liaison at the Family Resource Center (626)854-2228.

College Week Live and Univision

Univision, the country’s largest Spanish-language television network, will once again partner with CollegeWeekLive on October 10, 2013 to bring students and parents together with college admissions experts from over 100 colleges across the country. Students will be able to:

• Chat with the participating colleges
• View live bilingual presentations on financial aid, the college application process and more
• Discover scholarship opportunities for Latino Students

Go to http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ to participate in this event.

ADELANTE YOUNG MEN CONFERENCE

This is an awesome opportunity for our male students!  First time ever, there will be an Adelante Young Men Conference.  We will be taking a bus so don't miss out!

 

WHO: Nogales Noble Males– grades 9 - 12

WHAT: Career Conference for Young H.S.

Males, learn from successful men, workshops on different careers to choose from! Free Entertainment!

WHEN:

Saturday, November 9th, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TO REGISTER: See, Mrs. Cortez Counselor in E-2 or Mr. Partida in W-15.

Deadline to register at Nogales is November 1, 2013. You can also register at www.adelanteyoungmen.org

COST: $20.00 per permission, checks payable to Pasadena Youth Center (Memo: Adelante Conference). Covers the cost of the conference, materials, and catered lunch.

TRANSPORTATION: FREE BUS will be provided for students that want to travel by bus. Complete the bus permission slip and include it with your conference registration form & registration fee.

Bus leaves at 7:15 a.m., check in @ 7:00 a.m. and returns @ 4:00 p.m.

Senior Bulletin "EXTRA"

September 20, 2013

 

57th Assembly College Fair

Next Saturday, September 28 from 10am to 1:30pm at La Puente High School, 16515 E Nelson, La Puente

Scholarship Drawing-15 students get $500!!!

We are taking a bus and it's free for students. ($5 deposit returned when you board the bus)

You can also drive yourself or go with friends and family.

all grades and parents/siblings are welcome.

See Ms Polidano in room A2 or ask Mrs. Hall in E2.

 

Test Deadlines!

The SAT deadline for October using a fee waiver is today, September 20!

We are waiting for more waivers for the November test.

The ACT deadline for October is next Friday, September 27th.  We have very few fee waivers left for this test-more are coming. 

Seniors must complete testing for 4 year colleges by December.

 

College Visits to Ngoales in the Theater

USC-Friday, September 20 at 3rd period

Azusa Pacific University-Monday, September 23 at 4th period

UC Riverside-Wednesday, September 25th at 2nd period

Massachusetts Health and Medical-Monday, September 30th at 2nd period

Be sure to get teacher permission and be on time!

 

All Seniors

Create a fastweb.com account for scholarship search. 

Be sure to attend the college fair next weekend.

College Fair

We want to remind you that the 57th Assembly District College Fair is coming up next weekend - Saturday, September 28, 2013 at La Puente High School from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.

The College Fair is FREE to ALL parents/guardians & high school students attending schools in the 57^th Assembly District.  There will be admissions representatives from over 40 colleges and universities. Workshops will be held in English and Spanish to cover topics such as financial aid, the DREAM Act, SAT/ACT, and UC admissions. Each student in attendance will be entered into a lottery drawing that qualifies them for a $500 scholarship. Students must be present to win.

 

We will be providing a bus to take students to the college fair.  If you are interested, sign up with Ms. Polidano in room A-2 or see your counselor.

PSAT

JUNIORS !! (and HONORS SOPHOMORES !!)

Going to 4 year college?

SIGN UP FOR THE PSAT !!

TEST is on WEDS. OCT. 16 in the Gym!

Why take this test?

For the BEST SAT PRACTICE and for NATIONAL MERIT, ACHIEVEMENT and HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost: $20

Place to pay: ASB Office

Bring check or cash AND YOUR ID (REQUIRED!)

DEADLINE to pay is FRIDAY, Oct.11 !! 

Please sign up ASAP as test quantities are limited!

QUESTIONS?? Please see your Counselor!

or email Mrs. Hall – shall@rowland.k12.ca.us 

Six Careers That Are High In Salary, Short on School

Check out this interesting article about jobs that do not require extensive years of college.  But note, that most require a 2 year degree from a community college or more.  The more you learn, the more you earn!

http://education.yahoo.net/articles/good-pay_jobs_with_an_associates.htm?kid=1O18S

Out of State College Fair

College Fair

The 57th Assembly District Annual College Fair is coming up! 

 

Saturday, September 28th from 10am to 1:30pm

La Puente High School

15615 E Nelson Ave

La Puente, CA 91744

 

This is a great opportunity to find out about different colleges and admission requirements.  There will be colleges from all over the country and workshops about Financial Aid, the Dream Act, SAT/ACT and much more.  All students are welcome to come.  We encourage Seniors to attend, but we also invite Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen too!  All students who attend will be entered to win a $500 scholarship.  Must be present to win.

Upcoming College Visits

Juniors and Seniors!  The following colleges are visiting Nogales this Fall.  Get teacher permission if you wish to attend an information session.  Passes available in room E2.

 

Wednesday, September 11

UC Santa Barbara

Period 6 in the New Manor

 

Friday, September 13

Massachusetts College of Health/Pharmacy

Period 3 in the Theater

 

Thursday, September 19

Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles

Period 3 in the Theater

 

Friday, September 20

USC

Period 3 in the Theater

 

Wednesday, September 25

UC Riverside

Period 2 in the Theater

Senior Bulletin

SENIOR BULLETIN # 1 – September 4, 2013

SENIORS – Class of 2014 !!!

This is your FIRST Senior Bulletin of many for the 2013-2014 school year!! The Senior Bulletin will have information about college admission, scholarships and financial and other important Senior year issues!

It’s important that you READ EVERYTHING when you get the bulletin! The more informed you are, the more successful you will be!

JOB ONE: Graduation!

Now that schedule changes are done, the counselors will be calling in Seniors to check that all requirements are met (credits, CAHSEE, CAR hours, tech and career path). If you are unsure, DO NOT WAIT – come to E2 to schedule a meeting ASAP! You may need to take night school or an online
course. ASK US, please!

COLLEGE INFORMATION

We will have a College Info Night for Seniors and Parents on Monday, SEPT. 16 at 6:30 in the Little
Theatre. We will go over the requirements for two and four year colleges, deadlines etc. Counselors will also give you info on upcoming deadlines during one on one meetings. The back side of this Senior Bulletin contains the COLLEGE TIMELINE for 2013-2014! Four year college applications will start on October 1 with the CSU system.

SAT/ACT DEADLINES !! (4 year colleges only)

If you qualify for four year college (GPA and classes completed), and you plan to apply, you will need to complete the SAT or ACT test NO LATER THAN THIS DECEMBER. The DEADLINE for the October SAT is THIS FRIDAY, 9/6! Register at collegeboard.com. The DEADLINE for the October ACT is
September 27. Register at act.org. If you receive free/reduced lunch, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Please see your counselor for test and fee waiver info!

COLLEGE VISITS TO NOGALES: (In the Theatre – teacher permission required!)

Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. – Mt. Saint Mary’s College Los Angeles Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. -USC

Sept. 25 at 8 a.m. – U C Riverside

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

We will be giving you help to get money for college! Be sure to read the bulletin for the latest news! EVERY SENIOR should create a free scholarship search at fastweb.com – do this ASAP! “SCHOLARSHIP SEASON” starts in late December, but there are a few that are due before
then: HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN – top scholar-athletes. Apply by Oct. WendysHeisman.com
HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS - check out the website for awards from October 1on!

QUESTBRIDGE NATIONAL COLLEGE MATCH can lead to admission and $$$
Apply at questbridge.org by SEPTEMBER 27!

The COCA COLA Scholarship is a VERY PRESTIGIOUS and selective national award.
Go to coca-colascholarsfoundation.org for info. DUE OCTOBER 31!

There will be LOTS of scholarship opportunities as the year goes
on! Please READ THE REVERSE SIDE for College Timeline
Information! Counselors will start calling in Seniors for one-on-one sessions this week!

DSP&S Info Night

Mt. San Antonio College
Disabled Student Programs & Services
is pleased to present:

Planning for College
An informational evening for college-bound high school students and their parents

·        Receive information about services and accommodations offered at community college
·        Learn about key differences between K-12 and college
·        Meet DSP&S staff and faculty
·        Tour the High Tech Center
·        Learn about academic & vocational programs of study
·        Hear from Mt. SAC students with disabilities about their experiences in college

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Student Life Center 9C
Mt. San Antonio College

Directions to Mt SAC

Campus Map Link

 Please RSVP
To RSVP or to request accommodations (e.g., Sign Language Interpreters, mobility assistance, etc.), please call
 (909) 274-4290 or email cvanmeter@mtsac.edu