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.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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 $$:
Tips to Get College $$:
- 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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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
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
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