Early Releases:
MECHA meeting today in Room D209 right afterschool. Please bring your fundraiser.
Football meeting Wednesday February 8th @ 7:45 am in the boys sub gym. Everyone planning
to play football next year must attend. Any questions see Coach Shrout in the PE office.
San Joaquin Magazine, the premier lifestyle publication of the Central Valley, is looking for
talented young writers to join their editorial team! If you’re interested please see Mrs.
Geisenhofer, The Hire Me First Representative in the Attendance office.
If you’re interested in Internet Marketing, please see Mrs. Geisenhofer, the Hire Me First
Representative in the Attendance Office.
AP exam registration is available for THS students until February 17. Each exam is $91.
See your AP class teacher or Mrs. Williams in the Academies Office (D110) for a registration
form. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Williams.
Modesto Junior College cordially invites students to attend their 28th Annual Hispanic
Education Conference on Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 8:00am – 2:00pm. The conference
goals are to encourage our local Latino high school and college youth to choose a career path,
focus on a goal and enlighten students about the multitude of choices available to them upon
completion of high school. We are also offering the participants an opportunity to see various
role models from diverse occupational areas. We hope students leave the conference feeling
inspired and motivated to pursue their educational or career goals. For more information visit
www.mjc.edu/HEC
CAL GRANT GPA Verification Forms
Paper copies available in the Counseling Office. Your Cal Grant GPA will be calculated on a
4.00 scale (to two decimal places) and extra weight will not be added for honors, Advanced
Placement or International Baccalaureate classes. Your GPA must include all grades from your
sophomore year, the summer following your sophomore year, your junior year and the summer
following your junior year, except those for physical education, Reserve Officers Training
Corps and remedial courses. (Remedial courses are those that aren’t counted toward high
school graduation).
ATTENTION SENIORS:
And Admissions Counselor from San Joaquin Delta College will host an information session on
Wednesday, February 15th, at 9:05 am in room D210. Session will cover online admission
registration & timelines, academic programs, class courses and financial aid. Sign up in the
Career Education Office.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Tracy Wine Group Scholarship Fund-paper copies available only-$10,000-Graudating senior,
college bound. Parent or legal guardian must be an employee of the Wine Group. Detailed
information is included in the application packet. Deadline 3/16/12
LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens-paper copies available only-$300-$1,000Graduating senior from SJ County, personal essay, one letter of recommendation, letter of
acceptance from college/university you will be attending, copy of transcript, must be of
Hispanic descent. Deadline 3/31/12
Gene Birk’s Brighter Christmas “Volunteer Scholarship”-paper copies available only-$400$1,000-Senior, college bound, must have volunteered to help with “Brighter Christmas” for at
least 2 years. Deadline 4/13/12
Gene Birk’s Brighter Christmas “Help” Scholarship-paper copies available only-$400-$1,000Senior, college bound, family must have received help from “Brighter Christmas” in the last 3
years. Other considerations will be based on community and school activities, career goals
and financial need. Deadline 4/13/12
Student View Scholarship Program-www.student-view.com-$500-$4,000-Seniors who plan to
attend a 4 yr. university, Jr. College or career school. Deadline 4/22/12
Tracy High School Bob Simmons Art Scholarship-paper copies or electronic application
available-4 @ $500.00-Graduating senior, college bound, GPA of 2.0 or better. Demonstrate
financial need. A portfolio of 3-5 original works that demonstrates skill, creativity, and
diversity of media in the visual arts. Deadline 3/30/12
Community Improvement Scholarship sponsored by the Tracy Police Officer’s Associationpaper copies or electronic application available-2 @$1,500-Graduating senior, college bound,
GPA of 3.25 or better, involvement in community service, no prior criminal convictions, copy of
transcript. Essay, 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline 4/15/12
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition-www.artinstitutes.edu/BTC-$1,000-$4,000
tuition scholarship-This is an opportunity for high school seniors interested in pursuing a
culinary career to experience the excitement and discipline of the industry, creativity, and
earn a tuition scholarship. Details listed online. Deadline 3/3/12
Tracy High Alumni Club Scholarship-paper copies or electronic application available-2 @
$500-Graduating college bound senior who is a descendent of an Alumni of Tracy High
School. Letters of recommendation, essay, copy of transcript. Deadline 4/4/12
Splawn Charitable Foundation Scholarship-www.fsrequests.com/splawnscholarship-$1,000graduating senior, college bound, GPA of 2.6 or better, copy of transcript, essay, letter of
recommendation, demonstrate financial need and copy of current year FAFSA summary
report. Deadline 4/15/12
National Academy of American Scholars-www.naas.org/-$3,000-$25,000-Graduating senior,
college bound, GPA of at least a “C” or better. Applicant must excel in character, integrity,
leadership, and demonstrate an ability to follow written instructions. Deadline 5/1/12
West Side Pioneer Association Community History Scholarship-2 @ $500-paper copy or
electronic copy available-Graduating senior, GPA of 3.0 or higher, college bound, demonstrate
interest in local history, 1 letter of recommendation, essay on Tracy History, and copy of
transcript. Deadline 3/31/12
Carol Phan Memorial Scholarship-htto://forcarol.wordpress.com/application-$1,000-Tracy
High senior that has been enrolled in the IB or AG Science programs and has been accepted
and plans to attend a 4 yr. University. Essay required. Deadline 4/6/12
Mon Feb 6 Early Release at 1:32 pm
MECHA meeting in Room D209 at 1:35 pm
Wed Feb 8 Football meeting at 7:45 am in the boys sub gym
Sat Feb 11 NO SATURDAY SCHOOL
Mon Feb 13 NO SCHOOL-Lincoln’s Birthday