SENIOR BULLETIN # 6

SENIOR BULLETIN # 6 – Class of 2015

Seniors, please READ!!

THE DUE DATE FOR CSU’s and UC’s is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 !!

THE LAST CSU/UC ONLINE WORKSHOP is MONDAY, NOV. 24.  Counselors will be in the library periods 2 through 7.  This will be your LAST CHANCE to get help from counselors!!!

PLEASE BRING: Transcript, estimated parent’s income, estimated date your parents came to US (if they came from another country), SS# (if you have one).

Please START the applications on your own, and fill out as much as you can before coming in!

The website for the CSU’s is www.csumentor.edu.

The website for UC’s is www.universityofcalifornia.admissions.edu. 

TIPS ON CSU: Don’t click fee waiver or submit until we have checked everything!  OK to leave off courses on CSU ONLY that you don’t need to meet A-G reqs (IE APBio, PreCalc) Let us help you calculate GPA.(it’s 10-12 weighted for honors)Get everything done so we can check!!  

TIPS ON UC: Don’t stress over parents occupation, hours you did an activity , etc! NOT IMPORTANT. UC’s do not admit by major, so do not stress too much about this! Always use undeclared as alternate! On scholarships: just check anything that is a good match – not connected to admission! 

On EOP question, always say yes. In box state: low income/disadvanged school/1^st generation etc. You can put family duties in the work box – if you pick up siblings, help around house etc! Don’t forget honors like RUSD Bilingual medal (4 yrs language or test),  Renaissance honors (4.0 platinum, 3.5 gold. 3.0 silver. 2.5 Noble) Noble of Month etc!

ABOVE ALL: DO NOT SUBMIT EITHER APP UNTIL WE HAVE CHECKED!! Don’t count on older brothers/sisters/aunts/friends to do this, please!

If you are in Hall’s caseload you can email your username and password to her home email.  She will check all weekend and Weds/Fri/Sat next week!!

MONDAY 11/24 - 3 to 6 is “Boot Camp” check in Library after school! Treats provided! TUESDAY 11/25 -  Hall has blocked whole day off for IB/AP English kids to check apps.

DON’T STRESS, LETS JUST GET THEM DONE TOGETHER! See your counselor if you need help!!

Last College Workshop!!

Our last day of College Workshops is this Monday!!!  

In A8 periods 2-7.

Don't miss it!

Deadlines for the UC and CSU applications is November 30th while we are gone for Thanksgiving. They DO NOT accept late applications!!  There are no extensions!!

College Application Workshops

Our last College Application Workshop has been rescheduled to Monday, November 24th.

New location as well!!  We will be in room A8 periods 2-7.

Teacher permission required to attend!

Math Intervention and Support

Starting November 17th through December 4th!!

Help is offered for 

Algebra 1 and Geometry 

Mondays from 3-4pm in room F3

Algebra 1 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am to 7:56am in room W7

Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm in room T4

Algebra 2 and College Algebra 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm in room W10.

No Sign Up Necessary!

ROP Law Enforcement Explorer Academy

Orientation for the Law Enforcement Explorer Academy will be this Saturday, November 8, from 8-11 am at Bassett High School. Please attend the orientation as class will begin the following Saturday, November 15.

Great class and great way to earn credits!  10 credits for successful completion to this class.

College Application Workshops

Our next round of College Application Workshops will be this Wednesday, October 29th in the library.  Periods 2 to 7.

Teacher permission required to attend.  Bring your transcripts and Social Security number.

College Applications!

College Application Workshops tomorrow!

In the Library computer lab periods 2-7

Don't forget to get teacher permission to attend.

Bring your SSN and your transcript 

College Application Workshops

We will be offering help with your CSU and UC applications on Wednesday, October 22nd in the library, periods 2-7.  

Teacher Permission required to attend.

Bring your transcript, SSN, and your family's estimated income.

Adelante Young Men

We will be taking a bus load of students to the Adelante Young Men conference on Saturday, November 15th.  

All interested students, please see Mrs. Cortez ASAP in E2.

It's a great conference!!

Features: 

• Workshops presented by Latino professionals on education, careers, financial aid and personal development.
• Keynote Speakers representing California's influential Latinos.
• Representatives from colleges, universities, community organizations, corporate and government employers.
• Spanish language workshops designed for parent.
• Registration fee -- includes continental breakfast, lunch, and conference material. 

For more information visit: 

http://adelanteya.org/index.php/adelante-conferences/adelante-young-men-conference

8th Annual College Fair

College Fair this Saturday!

Where: Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park
3600 N Frazier Street, Baldwin Park
When: Saturday, September 27 from 8:30am to 11 am.
Who: Representatives from Universities, Cal States, Private and Community colleges, Technical Institutes, Law Enforcement programs and Military.

Christian College Fair

Pasadena (CA) Christian College Fair 

10/1/2014

When:	10/01/2014 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where:	Map this event » Maranatha High School 169 South Saint John Avenue Pasadena, California  91105 United States
Contact:	Hayley Haslett hhaslett@apu.edu Phone: 626- 969-3434

Senior Bulletin #3

Extended Day Credit recovery

ATTENTION STUDENTS

Extended day credit recovery classes will meet Tuesday through Thursday from 3-4:30pm.

Week 1: Sep 29-Oct 2        Week 6: Nov 3-6

Week 2: Oct 6-9                 Week 7: Nov 10-13

Week 3: Oct 13-16             Week8:  Nov 17-20

Week 4: Oct 20-23             Week9:  Nov 24,25

Week 5  Oct 27-30             Week10: Dec 1-4

No classes on November 11, 26, and 27 (Holidays)

The following classes will be offered:

1.  ELA 9A        Mrs. Davidson in Rm. A-6

2.  ELA 9B        Mrs. Schellin in Rm. A-14

3.  ELA 10A/B   Ms. Ryan in Rm. A-5

4.  Alg.1A          Mr. Han in Rm. A-17

5.  Alg.1A          Mr. Schurmer in Rm. W-1

6.  BioA             Mr. Espinoza in Rm. C-4

See your counselor for more information

Planning For College for Special Education Students

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

·        Learn about college expectations and student success
·        Receive information about services and accommodations offered at community college
·        Explore key differences between K-12 and college
·        Meet DSP&S staff and faculty
·        Hear from Mt. SAC students with disabilities about their experiences in college

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:  9C Student Life Center
Mt. San Antonio College
(see reverse side of flyer for campus map and parking information)

Limited Space Available - Please RSVP

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

Join us on Remind.com!

The Nogales counselors will keep you up-to-date on all things counseling through Remind.com!

We will post information about going out for sports, CAR hour opportunities, scholarship opportunities, college information, financial aid, community colleges and so much more!!  

Join us!

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The 57th Assembly District College & Career Fair

The 57^th Assembly District College & Career Fair will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Admissions representatives from 40 colleges and universities will be in attendance. Workshops will be held in English and Spanish to cover topics such as financial aid, the DREAM Act, SAT/ACT, UC/CSU admissions, writing personal statements, and community colleges.  Also, high school seniors in the 57^th Assembly District are eligible to participate in the essay contest where they will be given the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. All high school students who attend will be entered in the opportunity drawing for prizes ranging from $100 to $500. Winners must be present at the fair at the time of the scholarships and opportunity drawing prizes announcements.

The College & Career Fair is FREE to ALL parents & high school students attending schools in the 57^th Assembly District.

57TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR

ESSAY CONTEST

Rules & Eligibility

High school seniors who attend a school within the 57th District and

are scheduled to graduate in Spring 2015 are eligible to compete.

Three winners will receive $1,000 scholarships. Contestants must be

present at the College & Career Fair to be awarded a scholarship.

_____________________________________________________________

Essay prompts from the University of California

Respond to both of the following:

1. Describe the world you come from — for example, your family,

community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped

your dreams and aspirations.

2. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment,

contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this

quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate

to the person you are?

_____________________________________________________________

Deadline for submissions is September 12, 2014!

Please submit entries to http://asmdc.org/members/a57/district/upcoming-events/college-fair-essay-contest or Assemblymember.Calderon@assembly.ca.gov with submission form.

Senior Bulletin #1

Welcome to Senior Year!!

This bulletin will provide important information to help you graduate and achieve your post-high school college goals.

The bulletin will be delivered to your English class.  Be sure to read it every time and to ask your counselor if you need more information!

Job One-Graduation!!

Be sure to see your counselor if you have any questions about graduation requirements: CAHSEE, CAR hours, the tech requirement, career pathway and total credits!  If you are not sure about any of these, now is the time to ask.

The window for requesting schedule changes is closed, but if you  have a concern about your courses or any other graduation issues, please come in ASAP!

Job Two-College!

If you goal is four year college, you must meet  CSU/UC "A-G" course requirements, have a competitive GPA, and the the college entrance exams by December 2!

If you did not complete these courses (examples: one year of Visual/Performing Art, Chemistry with a C or better, Math through Algebra 2, C's or better in every semester of English, ETC) you should ask you counselor right away.  Counselors will be calling Seniors in soon for "one on one" meetings, but don't wait if you need to add/change something or take an online class, come in ASAP!

SAT and/or ACT tests are also required for four year colleges

Please note: they are not required for community college and trade/tech colleges.  If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, you may be eligible for a fee waiver for these tests.  Be sure you have completed the free lunch form!! This give you discounts on AP/IB tests too!

Deadline for the October 11 SAT is September 12 (September 30 with a fee waiver)

Deadline for November 8 SAT is October 9

Deadline for the December 6 SAT( the LAST TEST for Seniors!!) is November 24.

ACT is an alternate test that Seniors should take at least once if possible.

Deadline for the October 215 ACT is September 19

Deadline for the December 13 ACT (last test for Seniors!) is November 7.

We will have college applications workshops for Seniors starting in October.

The next Senior Bulletin will include a timeline with important dates.

Encourage your parents to make appointments with counselors if they have questions.

AVID and honors English Seniors and parents-College Info Night on Wednesday, September 19th

Questions?  Please visit your counselor in E2

Scholarship for Undocumented Students

CSUSB JOINS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

see here: http://news.csusb.edu/2014/08/csusb-joins-national-scholarship-program-for-undocumented-immigrant-students/

Scholarships For DREAMers, By DREAMers 

  

*for First Time College Students & Community College Graduates

Opens September 1, 2014 - Closes October 12, 2014

For More Info:http://www.thedream.us/scholars/

TheDream US has partnered with CSUSB and other colleges in California to provide college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who want to get a college education but cannot afford it. TheDream US scholarships will help cover your tuition, fees, and books for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at it's partner colleges.

To be eligible to apply for the Fall 2014 round, you must:

• Be a first time college student applying to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at one of our partner colleges,
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater (or equivalent GED score), and
• Be DACA or TPS eligible and have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval; and
• Demonstrate significant unmet financial need.

Find out more on our Frequently Asked Questions or Guidelines pages.


*The Scholars are selected by DREAMers and people from DREAMer-supportive organizations based on their academic achievement and motivation to succeed. The Scholars commit to their own academic achievement and to help build a National Community of DREAMer Scholars which provides peer-to-peer support and mentoring to each other and future DREAMer Scholars.

First Day of School

The first day of school is Monday, August 18th.  1st period starts at 7:00am and 2nd period starts at 8:02am.  

If you will not be able to come on the first day of school, call us and let us know.  Students who do not show up for school will be dropped from their classes.  

If you were not able to come for Pre-registration, please come to school and take care of all your enrollment paperwork.

Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year!

Nobles!  Welcome to a new school year!!

Watch this video: Welcome Nobles!

Come meet and get to know your counselor!  We are here to help you stay on track for graduation!  Counselors are in E2.  See you soon!!

Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration for Freshmen is today, Thursday, August 7th.  Tomorrow is make ups.  

Come drop off your enrollment information, pick up books, ID card, PE clothes, etc.

If we can't account for you, you will be dropped from your classes!

Summer School Information

Summer school will be held at Telesis Academy of Math and Science at 2800 E Hollingworth St, West Covina, CA 91792.  The ROP Forensics class will be held at Santana High School located at 341 S. La Seda Rd, La Puente 91744.
 
Summer school begins on Monday, June 9, 2014 and ends Friday, July 13th. Students are to report to their classroom and come prepared with pencils, pens, & paper.

Students who miss the first day of summer school will be dropped from their class. 

 

Students who wish to add a class for summer school may do so on the first day of summer school at 1pm.  Counselors will be located in front of the building facing the parking lot.  This is first come, first serve.

 

Attendance during Summer school is voluntary. If a student misses more than 2 or 3 days (depending on the class), they will be dropped from their class.

Summer School Schedule:
1st period 7:30 a.m.-10:02 a.m.
4th period 10:13 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
7th period 1:15 p.m.-3:47 p.m.

Summer school schedules to current Nogales students will be handed out during lunch at the bottom of the gym steps on Wednesday, May 21st, Thursday, May 22nd, and Friday, May 23rd.  Schedules that were not picked up will be available in the Guidance Office in E2. 

Schedules for incoming 9th graders will be mailed home.

 

New This Year!
On our school web site, students can find what class(es) they are registered with their 10-digit student ID number (not your lunch number or state ID number).  Click here to visit the Summer School web page on our school web site.

Mt SAC EOP Applications

Mt SAC is currently taking applications for their EOP program.  To apply, you must go the EOP office on the first floor of the Student Service Center (building 9b) at Mt SAC. 

 

Entrance into the program is first come, first serve.  The sooner you apply, the better chance you have of getting in.

To qualify for EOP you must:
1. Be at or below English 67/AMLA 43W or Math 51 for fall semester (placement tests)
2. Must show eligibility for the Board of governors Fee Waiver with a 0 EFC (Financial Aid tab in your student portal)
3. Have less than 40 college units with a 2.0 GPA
4. Full Time student

Questions??  Call 909-274-4500

Seniors!

Very Important Reminder for Seniors!

All Adult School, Mt SAC and AVENTA classes must be completed and grades turned into your counselor by Friday, May 30th before 3:30pm.  CAR hours must also be turned into your counselor by the same date and time.

Get with it Seniors!  Time is running out...13 SCHOOL DAYS LEFT TILL GRADUATION WEEK!!!

Got College?

Did you miss the May 1st deadline to declare your college choice?  Did you miss the application deadlines for colleges?  Did you not receive acceptance notices?  Well, it's not too late!

 

There are colleges and universities through the US that still have room and are taking late applications for the Fall.  And they have financial aid available too!

 

Check out the list of schools here: http://www.nacacnet.org/research/research-data/College-Openings/Pages/College-Openings-Results.aspx

Project Miss Mathematics Intensive Summer Session

CSU Fullerton is now taking applications for their annual Project Miss Mathematics Intensive Summer Session.

This is a great opportunity for female students to make up or go ahead in math.  They will be offering Geometry and Algebra 2.  To take Geometry, you must have earned at least a C in Algebra 1 and at least a C in Geometry to take Algebra 2.

The program runs from July 7th to August 1st at CSU Fullerton.  Applications are due by Friday, May 23.  See your counselor for more information or visit: http://www.fullerton.edu/miss/

SAT Practice Test

Kaplan Test Prep will be hosting a free SAT practice test in the Rowland Heights Library Community Room.

This is a great opportunity for Juniors planning on taking the SAT.

The Practice test will be on Saturday, April 26th from 9am to 1:30pm.

Test strategies and feedback from the test will be provided on Thursday, May 1st at 6:30pm.

If interested, sign up at the Information Desk at the library.

Senior Bulletin

Senior Bulletin: April 14, 2014

Click here to see the latest Senior Bulletin.

The latest Senior Bulletin is posted on the Senior Bulletin page of the Guidance section on our school web site.

Second Change Financial Aid Workshops

Still haven’t applied for Financial Aid?  Don’t put it off any longer.  Come get help!

You can still qualify for the Pell Grant ($5600 per year), the Board of Governors waiver (waives community college fees), student loans, and the 2nd chance Cal Grant for community colleges.

Monday, April 28th

Periods 2-5

Library Computer Lab

 

Come Prepared!

Information you will need:

Þ Parent’s current Taxes (the entire document/folder)

Þ Parent’s W2 Forms
Þ Parent’s Date of Birth
Þ Your and Parent’s Social Security Numbers
Þ Date your Parent’s were married, divorced, separated or deceased.

We can’t help you without this information!!

Need help with corrections?  Come by and get help.  Have special circumstances, talk to your counselor.

Mt SAC Special Admit Program

Sophomore and Juniors,

 

Interested in taking college classes at Mt SAC?  You can take classes there while a high school student for free!  You'll get both college and high school credit.  If you are interested in taking a class this summer, come see your counselor for the application packet.  You must complete the admission steps and be enrolled in the approval session on June 9th.

For more information, visit: http://www.mtsac.edu/counseling/special_admit.html

Mt SAC Summer Bridge Application

If you haven't applied to Mt SAC Summer Bridge program, do so before the application deadline on April 18th.  You can download an application at http://www.mtsac.edu/bridge/summer.html.  

You can turn in your application to Mrs. Denny in E2 by the 17th or drop it off at Mt SAC before 4pm on the 18th.

CSU EAP Important Information

Just a quick reminder regarding EAP "Conditional” seniors hoping to raise their Conditional status to Ready status: 

Both semesters (of an approved high school course) need to be passed with a grade "C" or higher.  "C-" is not acceptable.  If a senior receives a grade "C-" or lower in either semester, they need to register and take the placement test (ELM/EPT).  

April 18, 2014 is the registration deadline for May 3, 2014 placement (ELM/EPT) test.  Seniors need to test by May 3, 2014 as it is the last date that ELM/EPT will be administered for 2014 incoming freshman.  Registration information can be found at: http://www.csupomona.edu/~testcenter/tests/index.shtml. 

Below are links where you will find CSU approved English and math classes that satisfy "Conditional" status.  

Math:       http://www.csumathsuccess.org/hs_course_msw

English:     http://www.csuenglishsuccess.org/conditional_esw

If you have any question at all about your status, please see your counselor ASAP!  This is only for Seniors intending to go to a CSU school in the Fall.

Mt SAC Summer Bridge Program

The Mt. San Antonio College, Summer Bridge priority deadline is only a few weeks away!
Complete the steps to enrollment by April 18, 2014 in order to receive priority consideration for this year's Summer Bridge Program.

Steps to enrollment:
1)Submit a Mt. SAC Admission application to Summer 2014 term
2)Activate Mt. SAC student account
3)Submit a Summer Bridge application
4)Take the Mt. SAC Placement tests (Math and English)

Summer Bridge applications are available on line at www.mtsac.edu/bridge
If you have questions, feel free to contact Jesse Lopez at jlopez@mtsac.edu or see your counselor.

Senior Bulletin

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Financial Aid

As of last week, 200 of our Seniors have been awarded a Cal Grant.  That is awesome!  Congratulations to these students.  They were awarded a Cal Grant simply by filing a FAFSA or Dream Act application by the March 2nd priority deadline.

 

Even though it's too late to qualify for a Cal Grant, you can still submit a FAFSA for Pell Grant and the BOG waiver(community college fee waiver).

 

Please do this a soon as possible so your financial aid is ready when you start school in the Fall.  Come see your counselor for help or with questions.

Joining the 21st Century!

I (Mrs. Denny) have created a Twitter account to keep you updated on the latest and greatest!  I'll be tweeting lots and lots of great information!  Students follow me at @MrsDennyNHS.

Financial Aid Workshops!

This Friday, February 28th will be our last day of Financial Aid workshops! 

Make sure you attend and get help.

We will be in A8 periods 2-7.

Come prepared!  We can't help you if you don't have the necessary information.  You will need your parent's taxes (last years if they haven't filed taxes for this year) or how much money they received last year if they don't file taxes, birth dates for your parents, Social Security Numbers for yourself and your parents, date your parents were married, divorced/separated or widowed.

 

Make sure you apply for financial aid before March 2nd!  This is the deadline for Cal Grant.  You can still apply after March 2nd, but you will no longer be eligible for the Cal Grant. 

AB540 students must submit the California Dream Act by March 2nd!  There is no opportunity to apply after March 2nd!

Mt SAC Senior Day

Seniors' Day:  Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Mt. San Antonio College

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about college life from a student perspective, degrees offered at Mt. SAC, earning potential for college graduates, financial planning, and more! Parents are welcome.  We will have a Spanish speaking parent session, give-aways, and FREE lunch is included.

 

Three different ways to sign up; online at hso.mtsac.edu, by turning in the paper registration form to Jesse Lopez, outreach specialist, or by emailing Mt SAC a copy of the paper registration form to outreach@mtsac.edu.

 

double click on image and print out registration form

 

Financial Aid Workshops

Our next Financial Aid workshops will be tomorrow, February 19th periods 2-7 in A9.

 

Please come prepared with your parent's taxes and the FAFSA worksheet that was handed out during our Senior Presentations.  We can't help you if you don't have this information.  Go here to print out the worksheet: http://studentaid.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2014-15-fafsa.pdf.

 

The priority deadline to apply for Financial Aid is March 2nd. This is also the deadline for the Dream Act.

 

Please see your counselor for help!

 

Our last workshop will be Friday, February 28th. But don't wait till then because it will be packed!

Mt SAC Application Workshops

Our next application workshops for Mt SAC and other community colleges will be tomorrow, February 11th periods 2-7 in the library.

You must apply online and sign up for a placement test to get priority registration through Mt SAC's Connect Four program.

Free Prom Dress!

SENIOR/JR GIRLS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO Participate in My Sister's Closet annual Prom dress and accessories giveaway.

***First 25 girls Registered will be eligible to participate.***

MUST sign-up at your ASB office by February 12^th 2014.

For more information:

Family Resource Center- RUSD 17800 E. Renault St. La Puente, CA 91744, (626)854-2228 Fax: (626)854-2229, www.FamilyResourceCenter-RowlandUSD.org , like us on facebook Family Resource  Center/RUSD

Scholarship and More

The Diamond Wipes Scholarships Program offers 5 - $1,000 awards for current high school seniors who are residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Bernardino Counties or who are planning to attend Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, or Cal State San Bernardino. They must be entering their first year of college in Fall 2014 at a 4-year, accredited college/university, and planning to major in Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Graphic or Web Design, Information Technology, Marketing, Statistics or Supply Chain Management. They must also have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and a household income at or below California State Median Income Level.

The scholarship application and information can be found here: http://apcf.org/what-we-do/216
The deadline for the Diamond Wipes Scholarship is midnight April 30, 2014.

January Newsletter     New Phones, New Tutor Feature       We hope you had a wonderful holiday break and wish you a very happy new year! The holidays were good to the Homework Hotline: Santa brought us new phones! We now have improved call quality and stability (and we've had solid quality and stability this year with more than 97 percent of calls experiencing no connection issues whatsoever). Starting this month, our newsletter will include a new feature: Fresh Voice, Familiar Voice. Each month, we will introduce you to two of our Homework Hotline tutors. Familiar Voice will feature one of our longtime tutors and Fresh Voice will feature one of our new tutors.   Be sure to "like" us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter. We post regular updates that include hours and useful information, as well as some helpful hints and study tips. As always, you can find helpful information on the  Homework Hotline website.        Familiar Voice: Maddie Hansen '15   Major: Mathematical and computational biology Joined the Homework Hotline: September 2011 Hometown: San Luis Obispo, Calif. Hobbies: Dancing, tennis, poetry, sewing, board games What do you enjoy about tutoring? "I enjoy helping people learn the same material in different ways. Every student has their own learning style, and they might prefer different methods, so I always have to be prepared to come up with a new method or explanation. It's a puzzle! And, when the student understands the problem, I feel like I really helped, and it's so rewarding." Why should students call the Homework Hotline? "If you're ever stuck on a math or science problem and just can't figure it out, the Homework Hotline is the perfect resource! We can clarify the problem, give hints or even walk you through a sample solution. You no longer have to feel stuck or unable to continue. We can help you get your homework done, and hopefully you'll understand it better too!"     Fresh Voice: Hope Yu '17   Major: Chemistry Joined the Homework Hotline: September 2013 Hometown: Beijing, China Hobbies: Cooking, drawing and painting What do you enjoy about tutoring? "I feel that science is really fun. I want to help everyone understand and love science!" Why should students call the Homework Hotline? "We help the students by guiding them in the right direction so they can figure the problem out by themselves. It not only lets them finish their homework but also builds their learning skills for other topics in the future."     Fall Semester Statistics         1,684 successful calls during the fall semester.    The most common subject for math was Algebra II.    The most common subject for science was physics.    Most callers were from Claremont High School, West Valley High School, Garey High School and El Roble Intermediate School.           Student-Caller Feedback     "We think it's amazing. You choose the right people to help us out with our homework. They are all kind and never confusing. They give us time to think, and we always feel better after talking to them."       "My tutor was awesome!"         Important Dates for Homework Hotline       The Hotline will reopen Sunday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.   We will be closed during Harvey Mudd's spring break, closing Friday, March 14. We reopen Monday, March 24.   Keep up to date with what is going on at Homework Hotline by viewing our online public calendar.      HWHL Website   |  877.8ASK.HMC   |   877.827.5462     This e-newsletter is produced by the Harvey Mudd College Homework Hotline.   Send comments to bgray@hmc.edu.