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Congratulations to all MHS faculty, staff, administration and STUDENTS on the outstanding work last year in improving the API score. This score represents an overall measurement of student performance in many academic areas.
All MHS Students: The tutoring program has begun in the MHS Library Mon- Thursday. Check out times and specific subjects in the library.
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.
Seniors:
September 13, 2008 Black College Summit @ Mt.Sac- Meet Recruiters, and receive information on admissions & financial aid from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm
Juniors:
PSAT: Juniors plan ahead, & make sure you sign up for the PSAT - Test Date: Saturday Oct 18, 2008 @ MHS. The cost is $ 14.00 and students can sign up in the student store.
Work Experience /ROP: Juniors and Seniors can sign up for work experience or ROP in P-5. The purpose is to earn elective credit!
CSF- California Scholastic Federation (honor society): Sign ups are ongoing until October 1, 2008-See Mrs.Richter in room #10- Please bring copy of school transcript, and fill out an application form. The cost is $4.00.
MHS Juniors and Seniors:
Earn College Credit: Introduction to Psychology will be offered at MHS through Chaffey College.
Start date: Sept.9th- …End date: December- see Mrs. Tim in P-5 for more information. (must have a 2.5 g.p.a.)
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 Performing Arts Scholarship: Deadline October 1, 2008 apply and |
schedule audition on line @ www.musiccenter.org
| Check out California Dream Act @ www.cadreamact.org |
| Cuban American Teachers Association Scholarship @ www.engr.ucr.edu |
| Ron Brown Scholar Program @ www.ronbrown.com ( for highly motivated African American students ) |
| Burger King Scholars @ www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org |
| Latino Scholarships @ www.latinocollegedollars.org |
| Ed Financial Services @ www.edfinancial.com |
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.
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| 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
California State University System
University of California System
College preparation
College search for any college
www.collegeapps.about.com/blus.htm
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
Community colleges in California
Campus Tours and Webcams
Username: Montclair / Password: careers
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Navy - www.navy.mil
Army - www.army.mil
Navy Reserve - www.navalreserve.com
Air Force - www.af.mil
Marines - www.usmc.mil
www.bluecollarandproudofit.com Jobs and Apprenticeship information
educationdirect.com Jobs, Education and
Apprenticeships
careerconnector.com Career and Job information
www.carpenters.org Carpenter job
information
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
Apply to College Today
Private Univ. (apply to individual schools)
Scholarship Sites
LatinoCollegeDollars.org-Scholarships for Latino students
Scholarships. com - FAFSA scam info newly added
MALEDF-Scholarships for students regardless of immigration status
Scholarship Resource Network Express
Financial Aid Sites
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
Testing Sites
SAT Test Prep Resources