Stokes Educational Scholarship Program 2012-2013

Applications accepted between September 1 and  November 15th 2012

Qualifications for High School Students – You must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering and meet the following requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Eligible to be granted a security clearance
• A high school senior at the time of application
• A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing) or ACT of 25
• A GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

How to Apply:

·         Program applications will be accepted between September 1st and November 15th each year. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked on or before November 15th.  Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, applicants must first:

Go to: Stokes Educational Scholarship

• Submit a resume online during open season by clicking any “Apply Online” link. 
•  Under “Basic Job Search,” type in the keywords “Stokes Educational Scholarship
• Program” and click on “Search.” Select “Stokes Educational Scholarship Program” and click “Apply Now.”
• Follow the directions as prompted.

Once your resume has been submitted online, please submit the following by mail:

• Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor who can attest to your academic ability.
• One-page essay entitled, “I want a career at NSA because…”.
• An official transcript from your high school which indicates your unweighted cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable).
• Photocopy of your SAT/ACT or College Board scores (required for all high school students).
• Three (3) pages of supplemental information, if desired. This information can be anything that would enhance your application, such as an original essay, etc.

Once your resume has been submitted online, please submit the following by mail:

• Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor who can attest to your academic ability.
• One-page essay entitled, “I want a career at NSA because…”.
• An official transcript from your high school which indicates your unweighted cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable).
• Photocopy of your SAT/ACT or College Board scores (required for all high school students).
• Three (3) pages of supplemental information, if desired. This information can be anything that would enhance your application, such as an original essay, etc.  

All resumes must include the following information:

• Name
• Street Address
• City, State & ZIP Code
• Phone Number
• E-mail Address
• Date of Birth
• High School – Computer science or computer/electrical engineering

If you are a high school senior, your resume must also include:

• Unweighted GPA
• Honors or AP courses
• Highest SAT Score for Math and Verbal
• ACT scores (if taken)
• College Boards (Applicable in Puerto Rico)
• Class size and rank (if applicable)
• Extracurricular activities
• School activities
• Leadership positions held

For more information and to apply click on the link below:

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

IMPORTANT!! Regarding Schedule Changes

Due to the impacted schedule, the counselors will not be taking anymore paper or email schedule change requests.

Check back next week (beginning September 4, 2012) to see about getting an appointment.

Welcome Back Eureka High Students!!!

Schools is back in session and we are done with the first day! Hopefully everyone had a great day and that you are all ready to dive into the year. We know it's going to be a great year!

Seniors and Juniors: Remember that if you are signing up for the SAT (deadline Sept. 7, 2012 for the October 8th test) and you are enrolled in AVID or the free/reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Stop by the counseling office at lunch or after school to see if you qualify.

Our bell schedule will be the same as it was last year:

Regular Schedule:

	Regular School Days
	Time
Zero Period	7:17-8:14
1st Period	8:20-9:17
2nd Period	9:23-10:20
Break	10:20-10:30
3rd Period	10:36-11:33
4th Period	11:39-12:36
Lunch	12:36-1:09
5th Period	1:15-2:12
6th Period	2:18-3:15

Collaboration Mondays:

	Collaboration Mondays (2nd and 4th Monday) Starting September 12, 2011
	Time
Zero Period	7:17-8:14
1st Period	8:20-9:06
2nd Period	9:12-9:58
Break	9:58-10:08
3rd Period	10:14-11:00
4th Period	11:06-11:52
Lunch	11:52-12:25
5th Period	12:31-1:17
6th Period	1:23-2:09

If you need a paper copy of the schedule, you can pick one up in the Counseling Office.

We are off to a great start and we are glad to see all of you here!

Top 5 Money Mistakes You Should Avoid in College

The financial burden of going to college and then repaying any loans you accrue can be daunting. This article shares 5 great tips to help you avoid unnecessary spending while away at school.

Click on the link below to see which ways will help you avoid increasing your debt during and after college!

5 Tips to Save Money in College

Need SAT Practice? Check This Out!

If you are going to be taking the SAT this year, there is a site that has excellent tools for you to get ready for the test. Not only are there Questions of the Day but entire practice tests available for you to take!

You can sign up to have the Question of the Day emailed right to your inbox! These are a variety of questions, one per day, that deal with both math and language/English. These give you an idea of the types of questions that will be asked on the actual test.

The full length practice tests give you a great idea about what types of questions to expect on the test and the length of the test itself.

These are both valuable tools for preparing for the SAT test! This is also the place to register for the actual test. Remember, if you are and AVID student or are on the free/reduced lunch program, you can get a fee waiver that will save you the $50 registration fee. Come in to the Counseling office any time after school begins to see if you qualify. Don't register before you get your waiver! They won't honor the waiver retroactively. The first test will be on October 6, 2012 with a registration deadline of September 7, 2012 so  you will have plenty of time to get your waiver and register before the deadline. There will be other testing dates available (also on the website) but remember for you seniors, the last testing date that will accepted by colleges will be the December 1, 2012 test.

Here is the link to the website with all of this awesome information including a schedule of all the tests for the 2012-2013 school year!

SAT

Updated Add/Drop Policy for 2012-2013

Number of Required Classes by Grade Level:

• 9th-11th graders must have six classes.
• Juniors may take 5 with EHS and a 6th class at CR.
• Seniors may have 5 classes, or take 4 and a CR class for a total of 5 (if they are on track with their credits).

Only juniors and seniors may arrange a schedule to get out early.

Add/Drop Policy

• A petition is required beginning the First day of the semester for any change and all add/drop requests must be for a serious and compelling reason. (Serious and compelling reasons do not include teacher change request, lack of class attendance or dislike of the class.)
• The deadline to add/drop classes for the Fall 2012 semester is September 7, 2012. Petitions will not be accepted after that date.

Last Day to Email Schedule Change Requests

Email schedule change requests will not be honored after Wednesday, August 22 at 4:00 PM due to time constraints.

Horatio Alger Association is Now Accepting Applications!

Deadline: October 25, 2012

The Horatio  Alger Association is now accepting applications for the 2013 scholarship!

The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

• enrollment full time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2013, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• United States Citizenship.

To apply:

To apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, the following items must be completed by

October 25, 2012:

• Online application.
• Support and Verification Form. Applicants must be logged in to the application process to access this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• You must submit a High School transcript. Applicants have three options for how to submit a transcript. Please only select one of the following options: upload your transcript through the application (available under Paperwork Status/Transcript Upload after you log into your application), have your high school counselors upload your transcript under the Certifications Form, or you may send it via mail. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• Online Certifications Form. Must be completed by applicant's high school.
• Copy of the front page of your parent/guardian's 2011 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If your parents/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as public assistance or disability payments.

For more information and to apply, click on the link below:

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

First SAT Registration Deadline Is Coming Up!

The registration deadline for the October 6, 2012  SAT test date is coming up on September 7, 2012. If you are an AVID student or on the free/reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for a fee waiver! Come to the counseling office the first week of school to see if you qualify.

New this year!!! You will need to upload a digital photo of yourself that will be placed in your record and on your admission ticket. The guidelines to what is acceptable are found here:

Photo guidelines

Fees for taking the test are $50 this year. You will need to pay that at the time of registration so if you think you qualify for a waiver, don't register until you get one. They will not honor it retroactively.

For more information and to register for the test, click on the link below.

SAT Registration

Congratulations to Nick Lewis 2012 Graduate!

Congratulations go out to Nick Lewis who graduated from Eureka High School in June of 2012! He has been selected as a regional winner of the Kohl's Cares scholarship for $1,000!

He was recognized for his work as an active leader in the local Drive 2 Stay Alive Project that teaches parents and students about safe driving practices. As part of the project, they wrote and were awarded a grant for $87,200. The grant was used to fund educational tools such as driving simulator software and a Seat Belt Convincer to teach parents and students the importance of safety when driving.

Nick was one of 200 students who was chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship through the Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program.

Congratulations Nick! Keep up the good work!

Procedures for Schedule Changes

Tentative schedules should be arriving in your mail box soon.

If you have questions or concerns or need to change a class (for academic reasons) you will need to email your counselor. Emailed requests are the only way change requests are being  handled this year so be sure to email your counselor.

As stated on your schedule, if you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, the Navi Lab is available between 10:00 am and 12:00 Monday and Wednesday. Please feel free to come and use our lab during those hours. There is also free Internet and computers available for use in the public library if that is easier to access for you.


The counselors will not be available for drop in or walk in appointments as they will be busy with the priority email change requests. To email your counselor:

A-G Monica Rivera:  riveram@eurekacityschools.org
H-O Delores Haskamp: haskampd@eurekacityschools.org
P-Z Audra Gosvener: gosvenera@eurekacityschools.org

Updated ECS Bus Route Information

If you need to find up to date bus schedule information for Eureka City Schools, please go to this link. There you can find the route schedules and even print them if you like. The information that is up now should be current and up to date.

ECS Bus Schedules

The Eureka Transit System (city buses) weekday schedules can be found here:
ETS

If you need more information about the Eureka City Schools buses, you can call the Transportation Department at 441-2503.

We look forward to seeing you back at school on August 27, 2012!

SAT and ACT Testing Dates for 2012-2013 School Year

Below are the new testing and registration deadlines for both the SAT and the ACT. To register for these upcoming tests, go to the listed websites.

If you are in the AVID program this year or qualify for free or reduced lunch, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. You can come to the counseling office after August 27, 2012 to pick up a waiver if you qualify. 

DO NOT REGISTER before picking up your fee waiver from the counseling office. They will not go back and give you the waiver retroactively.

SAT Testing Dates and Deadlines 2012-2013

SAT Date	Register-By Date	Late Registration		Changes By
		Mail	Phone/ Online
Oct 6, 2012	Sept. 7, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012
Nov. 3, 2012	Oct, 4, 2012	Oct. 19, 2012	Oct. 19, 2012	Oct. 19, 2012
Dec. 1, 2012	Nov. 1, 2012	Nov. 16, 2012	Nov. 16, 2012	Nov. 16, 2012
Jan. 26, 2013	Dec. 28, 2012	Jan. 11. 2013	Jan. 11. 2013	Jan. 11. 2013
March 9, 2013	Feb. 8, 2013	Feb. 22, 2013	Feb. 22, 2013	Feb. 22, 2013
May, 4, 2012	April 5, 2013	April 19, 2013	April 19, 2013	April 19, 2013
June 1, 2013	May 2, 2013	May 17, 2013	May 17, 2013	May 17, 2013

Go to www.collegeboard.org to register.

You can have your scores sent to 4 colleges for free but you need to designate which colleges to send to. It costs $10 each to send them if you don’t designate your choices at registration. You cannot use a fee waiver for late registration.

ACT Testing Dates 2012-1013

 

Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
September 8, 2012	August 17, 2012	August 18 – 24, 2012
October 27, 2012	September 21, 2012	September 22 – October 5, 2012
December 8, 2012	November 2, 2012	November 3 – 16, 2012
February 9, 2013*	January 11, 2013	January 12 – 18, 2013
April 13, 2013	March 8, 2013	March 9 – 22, 2013

Go to www.actstudent.org to register

You can have your scores sent to 4 colleges for free but you need to designate which colleges to send to. It costs $10 each to send them if you don’t designate your choices at registration. You cannot use a fee waiver for late registration.

While you are at the websites registering for your tests, check out all of the free practice tests, help and other tools to help you prepare for this test. Take advantage of these tools, they are there for you!