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Attention Parents and STUDENTS: The Chaffey Joint Union High School District invites you to an informative presentation entitled “DRUGS, Alcohol & Youth: What Parents need to know”. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 28th@ 7:00pm in Hill Auditorium at the Chaffey District Office on the corner of 5th & Euclid. For more information call 909 988-8511ext.2773 or ext.2776.
NOVA NET – After School Credit Recovery Program: If you are a junior or senior you may be eligible to make up academic coursework in English or Social Science. Classes meet before school and after school. See your counselor for more information at lunch or after school.
MHS UC/Cal State application Workshop October 31st in computer lab room 62: Sign up in the Guidance Office
FAFSA workshop December 16th in the Library: Sign-ups will be in the Guidance office.
Attentions Juniors and Seniors: U.C. Riverside is hosting a series of workshops on
Saturday November 8th, 2008 highlighting careers In Engineering and Science from 8:00 a.m.-1:30 pm.
Register by October 24th, 2008 @ https://ois.ucop.edu/success_08 or call (951) 827-2324
UC Riverside Fall Preview Day will be on Saturday October 25th @ UC Riverside.
Sixth Annual Inland Empire College Outreach Fair @ U.C. Riverside: When? Saturday, November 15, 2008 -Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 pm
Information available on Financial Aid, Application Processes, and Outreach programs as well as SAT/ACT info and prep.
Work Experience /ROP: Juniors and Seniors can sign up for work experience or ROP in P-5. The purpose is to earn elective credit!
MHS Juniors and Seniors:
If you are planning to attend a 4 year college after high school you must take either the SAT or ACT exam. Listed below is the testing Information: (Fee waivers available- see Mrs. Martinez)
Scholarships
Music Center Spotlight Awards: Scholarship and Training in the Arts: Apply online@ www.musiccenter.org by December 1 , 2008
Horatio Alger Scholarship (based upon financial need, & community service apply on line @ www.horatioalger.orgscholarships
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards based upon outstanding community service apply online @ www.principals.org/prudential. Print out the application and submit it to your counselor no later than October 31, 2008
Council for America’s First Freedom- National Essay Contest –online registration required by November 24th, 2008 @ www.firstfreedom.org
Coca Cola Scholars Program- Fifty awards of $20,000 and 200 awards of $10,000
Academic Performance, Community service & participation in school activities desired- apply on line @ www.coca-colascholars.org Deadline is October 31, 2008.
Young Entrepreneur Foundation: 400 scholarships available ranging from $1000.00- $10,000-Applicants must meet or exceed recommended standards; class rank and GPA are indicators of success.
Apply on line @ www.NFIB.com/YEA Students can apply beginning October 15, 2008- December 15, 2008
Citrus College Scholarship: Interested in a career in Environmental Health? Citrus College is offering a $ 300.00 scholarship: Applicant must submit an essay: For more information see Mrs. Hynes in the guidance office…Paper and application must be submitted by November 7, 2008.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund applications for the 2009-2010 year are now available at WWW.HSF.com
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program: U.S. Bank will pay up to thirty $1000.00 scholarships to High school seniors planning to attend an accredited college full time next fall. Students need to apply online At www.usbank.com/student banking . Applications will be accepted October 2008 through February 2009.
The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program: Who’s Eligible?
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they: Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** or Hispanic American.
 | Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States | ||
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| Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED | ||
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| Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited***college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall 2009 | ||
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| Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities | ||
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Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
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Have completed and submitted all three required forms
(Nominee Personal Information form, Nominator form, and Recommender
form) by the deadline. Student can apply @
www.gmsp.org . | |
Montclair High School Code Number
052018
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www.bluecollarandproudofit.com Jobs and Apprenticeship information
educationdirect.com Jobs, Education and
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careerconnector.com Career and Job information
www.carpenters.org Carpenter job
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workforcedevelopment.com Job and apprenticeship information
www.khake.com - Apprenticeship information
www.iuoe.org/index.asp - International union of Operating Engineers
www.bls.gov - Job prospects: potential earnings in future careers
www.coolworks.com - Jobs in national parks, resorts, theme parks, tour companies
www.idealist.org - Jobs in non profit organizations
www.stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm -Information about different types of occupations
www.acinet.org - America’s Career Info net
www.ibew.org - International Brotherhood of Electrical workers
www.nhi-net.org National Hispanic Institute
www.usnews.com US News
www.kidshealth.org Kids Health
www.chafee.csac.ca.gov Foster youth
www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov Foster youth
www.uscis.gov Citizenship
Architecture scholarships for minority students www.archfoundation.org/becas
www.lnesc.org -National Educational Service Centers
www.uncf.org - United Negro college fund
Contact YOUR Counselor for more information
| Paula Frederick | A-Car | Ext.2041 |
| Elizabeth Gomez | Cas-F | Ext.2032 |
| Noele Salesky | G-H | Ext.2043 |
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Christina Martinez |
I-Men | Ext.2046 |
| Catherine Hynes | Mer-Pot | Ext.2029 |
| Ed Saalig | Pra-Saw | Ext.2040 |
| Michelle Kooiman | Sch-K | Ext.2044 |
| Josh Earsley | SAP Counselor | Ext.2086 |
SAT Deadlines
SAT 2008-2009 Test Dates Registration Deadline
October 4, 2008 Sept. 9, 2008
November 1, 2008 Sept.26, 2008
December 6, 2008 Nov. 5, 2008
January 24, 2009 Dec. 26, 2008
March 14, 2009 Feb. 10, 2009
May 2, 2009 March 31, 2009
ACT Testing Deadlines
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
(Late Fee Required) |
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September 13, 2008* |
August 12, 2008 |
August 13 – 22, 2008 |
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October 25, 2008 |
September 19, 2008 |
September 20 – October 3, 2008 |
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December 13, 2008 |
November 7, 2008 |
November 8 – 20, 2008 |
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February 7, 2009** |
January 6, 2009 |
January 7 – 16, 2009 |
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April 4, 2009 |
February 27, 2009 |
February 28 – March 13, 2009 |
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June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
May 9 – 22, 2009 |
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Important Dates
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Burger King Scholars-ScholarshipAmerica.org
LatinoCollegeDollars.org-Scholarships for Latino students
Ron Brown Scholar Program-African American Students
Scholarships. com - FAFSA scam info newly added
MALEDF-Scholarships for students regardless of immigration status
Scholarship Resource Network Express
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FastWeb-Free Application for Federal Student AID-now has FAFSA Tips and a student bulletin
Student Aid on the Web-State Dept. of Ed. (En Espanol!)
TheSallieMaeFund.org
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