Grossmont/Cuyamaca College Field Trip
December 5, 2008
All 11th and 12th grade students are invited to join us on a tour of our two local community colleges. Friday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m. Students will be able to ask questions about occupational programs and transferring to a four year university. Bring money for lunch or bring a lunch. We will return to school by 3:00 p.m.
Scholarship Opportunities from the American Planning Association and Discover Financial
December 3, 2008
Discover® Scholarship Program
The Discover® Scholarship Program awards diverse high school juniors on their exemplary achievements in leadership and community service while overcoming an obstacle. Scholarships may be applied towards costs for college, university, specialized training or education beyond high school in any career path the winner chooses. Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded for $30,000 each.
For information, please visit http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml. The application deadline is January 31, 2009 so get started now!
American Planning Association Scholarship
What: American Planning Association High School Essay Contest
Topic: Develop a Historic Preservation Plan for Your Community
Deadline: Jan 15, 2009
Award: $5000.00
Who: High School Juniors and Seniors
For information: www.planning.org/essay
KFC Colonel’s Scholar-Scholarship Award up to $5000
October 30, 2008
Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher with plans to pursue a bachelor degree in a public, in-state college or university. Open to U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
The deadline for applying is February 10, 2009 and the application will be available online beginning December 1, 2009-February 10, 2009. For more information, please visit www.kfcscholars.org
Washington and Lee University: San Diego Alumni Honor Scholarship
October 30, 2008
This a full tuition award and is renewable for four years. Only students from San Diego are eligible for this scholarship.
Deadline: December 1, 2008 both scholarship and admissions application. For more information go to http://go.wlu.edu/Johnson_Apply .
Mt. San Jacinto College Spring 2009 Enrollment
October 26, 2008
Mt. San Jacinto College is gearing up for its spring 2009 semester which begins on January 26, 2009. Dual enrollment agreements will be accepted beginning November 3, 2008. Web Registration for new and returning matriculated students and concurrently enrolled high school students is December 17, 2008 - January 23, 2009. The Application Period is ongoing and schedules should be made available soon, online at their website: www.msjc.edu
Eligibility for Concurrent Enrollment Form (PDF)
Must be completed by the student & parent, then signed by your EF and the Academic Counselor
Scholarship Update-October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008
California Association of Collectors
3 awards are available -$2500, $2000, $1500. Students are required to complete a one page application and a three to four page essay on “The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years”. The deadline for submission is February 2, 2009. Students may contact Lisa Simmons for the application and information or they can visit www.cacesf.org.
2009 Horatio Alger Scholarship-
This is a need based scholarship for students whose families have adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less, a student GPA of 2.0 or better, involved in community activities, U.S. citizen, and you must be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
The deadline is Oct 30, 2008. visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships .
PSAT Test to be Offered on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
September 7, 2008
Dear Students and Parents,
Julian Charter School is happy to announce that we will again be offering the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) to our students in grades 9 - 11.
The PSAT is the Pre-test for the SAT as well as the measurement used to qualify 11th graders for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The Nation Merit Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $15, 000, per year to top performing students. The PSAT is highly recommended for any student planning on applying to a four-year university. Additional information may be found on www.collegeboard.com.
Although the PSAT is open to all students in grades 9 - 11, please be advised that most 9th grade curriculum does not cover the material on the PSAT. However, 9th grade student may opt to take the test as a measure of the student’s strengths and weaknesses.
We have arranged for additional testing sites to accommodate students wishing to take the PSAT, but please be advised that there may be limited seating at certain sites and that priority will be given to 11th graders. You may pay for the test on the day of the test; but it is highly recommend that you reserve and secure your seat early by sending in your payment.
Important PSAT administration information:
Date: Wednesday October 15, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $17.00 - checks payable to JCS
Locations
Murrieta
Murrieta Meeting Center
26396 Beckman Ct #A
Murrieta, CA 92562
Oceanside
North County Academy
San Luis Rey United
Methodist Church
5570 Old Ranch Rd
Oceanside, CA 92057
Alpine
Alpine Academy
2549 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91909
San Diego
San Diego Learning Center
6112 Lorca Dr
San Diego, CA 92115
Pine Valley
Pine Valley Academy
28876 Olde Hwy 80
Pine Valley, CA 91962
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at (619) 772-7743 or lsimmons@juliancharterschool.org
Sincerely,
Lisa Simmons
Academic Counselor
Scholarship Opportunity: Council for America’s First Freedom
September 4, 2008
The Council for America’s First Freedom announces the 16th annual First Freedom Student Competition. This national essay contest offers 9th - 12th grade students an opportunity to compete for a $3,000, $1,500 and $750 award, as they examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today.
This year’s topic introduces students to George Washington’s famous statement about “mere” toleration in his 1790 letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport, Rhode Island. Students will identify the basic principles of religious liberty espoused in this primary document and will further research and assess how well the United States has lived up to Washington’s ideal. In addition to the monetary award, the first-place winner and his or her teacher (or other adult chaperone) will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Newport, Rhode Island in mid-August 2009 for the annual VIP reading of President Washington’s historic letter.
Online registration by participating students is required by November 24, 2008, and the postmark entry deadline is November 29. For more details on the competition and for a classroom poster and student flyer, visit www.firstfreedom.org, and then click on the red button under Council News.
If you have not signed up for your complimentary copy of The Constitution and Religion in the Classroom, click on the blue button (under the competition button) to preview and order your copy today. The free 16-page teacher’s manual and DVD contain answers and guidance to the most-frequently-asked questions about religion in the classroom.
We look forward to your participation in the First Freedom Student Competition!
Sincerely,
Isabelle Kinnard, JD, Ph.D.
Vice President for Education
Council for America’s First Freedom
1321 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-643-1786
804-644-5024
competition@firstfreedom.org
www.firstfreedom.org
Fall 2008 School Year: Schools Requiring or Recommending SAT Subject Tests (SAT II Tests)
July 30, 2008
All data provided on this list are current for the 2008-2009 school year. Special circumstances and unusual conditions are indicated wherever known, so please read this list carefully. In all cases, however, be certain to double-check with the school(s) to which you are applying to assure that information on SAT Subject testing is both accurate and up-to-date. Sources of information consulted in the compilation of this list include: The College Handbook 2009, published by The College Board; individual college catalogs and web pages; the Common Data Set of The College Board; and direct contact with individual admission offices.
Fall 2008: Schools Requiring or Recommending SAT Subject Tests
