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“Jr/Sr Spots” is published by the Guidance & Counseling Center & mailed to each Jr. & Sr. with interims/ report cards
☺☼☺BULLETIN BOARD☺☼☺
You are invited to
“Financial Aid Night” presented by the Guidance
& Counseling Center
on January 9 at 6:30 p.m.
in the L. G. I.
This presentation, covering all you need to know
regarding filing your FAFSA forms, is of
special interest to seniors and their parents.
It will be followed with FAFSA Filing Night
January 14 at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 146/147.
Please submit your reservation as soon as
possible as seating is limited.
Any questions please call our office at
332-3252.
Hope to see you there!
Counselor’s Caseloads for 2013-2014:
Mr. Anderson - All Freshmen
Email: kris.anderson@newarkcsd.org
Mrs. McGavisk - 10-12th grade students with the last
names A-C.
Email: danielle.mcgavisk@newarkcsd.org
Mr. Ginter - 10-12th grade students with the last
name D - M.
Email: john.ginter@newarkcsd.org
Mrs. Gardner - All students 10-12th grades with the
last names N – Z.
Email: sue.gardner@newarkcsd.org
Phone number for all of the above 315-332-3252.
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☺☼☺CONGRATULATIONS!! ☺☼☺
(This part is written by you! Stop by the Counseling
Center with your good news and with your permission, we
will share it with all your friends and classmates.)
All students please remember that Fridays are "College
Frenzy Friday". Wear your college clothes, put your name in
the drawing in the Counselor Center during your lunch and
become eligible for some great prizes. Seniors, show off those
colors of the colleges you have visited or hope to attend!
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Please enjoy and use the information that we provide in
the JR/SR SPOTS and share each issue with your
family/student, to keep everyone up to date and informed.
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Junior/Senior Spots & updates are posted on the
Newark School District website. Please visit us @
www.newarkcsd.org
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NCAA - a reminder to student athletes – If you are a potential
candidate for a Division I or II college sport, you need
to register at www.eligibilitycenter.org Your eligibility is
your responsibility. Communicate with your coaches and see
your counselor to pick up a worksheet to make sure you have
taken the proper course work to be eligible.
☺☼☺ DATES TO REMEMBER ☺☼☺
12/23/13-1/3/14 – Holiday Recess.
1/9/14 – Financial Aid Night 6:30p.m. LGI
1/13-16/14 – 9-11th grades scheduling for 2014-15.
1/20/14 – Martin Luther King Day school closed.
1/27-30/14 - Regents Exams
1/29/14 – Spring Gemini Registration 11:15-12:45 front
lobby.
2/5/14 – 8:30-10:30 College Panel for Juniors
2/6/14 – 6:30 Coffee with the Counselors – Parent Night
for Scheduling Overview room 147 @ 6:15 p.m.
2/7/14 – Next report card and Jr/Sr. Spots mailing
2/10-12/14 – Junior Resume Building Days
2/10-14/14 – WTCC Visit Days for sophomores.
2/17-21/14 – Winter Recess.
2/28/14 – Deadline for Spring Gemini Registration
3/4/14 – College Information Night in the LGI @ 6:30.
If you experience any locker issues please see
the secretary in the Counseling Center.
☺☼☺TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS☺☼☺
Please remember when requesting transcripts for scholarships
to check deadline dates carefully and request transcripts early
allowing the Counseling Center 3-5 days to process all
requests. Thank you!
☺☼☺COLLEGE VISITORS ☺☼☺
Please listen to announcements for college representative visits.
Students wishing to attend a session are expected to make
arrangements with their teachers. Even if you visited the campus
over the summer, let the college rep who checks your application
speak to you with a “Meet & Greet” or “Reminder Visit”.
None schedule at press time.
☺☼☺EXAMS ☺☼☺
If you believe you may qualify for fee waivers for these
exams, please see your counselor.
SAT TEST DATES:
(You must apply online www.collegeboard.com.)
Test January 25, 2014 Register by December 27
Test March 8, 2014 Register by February 7
*Test May 3, 2014 Register by April 4
*Test June 7, 2014 Register by May 9
*NOTE: Starred test dates are traditionally given at
NHS.
ACT TEST DATES :( You must register online
@www.actstudent.org.)
Test April 12, 2014 Register by March 7
Test June 14, 2014 Register by May 9
NOTE: ACT tests are not offered at NHS.
AP TEST DATES: May 7-14, 2014 specific testing dates TBA
☺☼☺ SUMMER & PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS☺☼☺
Materials received and advertised are in the Summer Program
boxes filed by the # (Number) assigned here.
#1. Pratt Institute EXPIRED
#2. Washington University in St. Louis offering Summer Scholars
Program & Summer Institute learn more @
summerexperiences.wustl.edu
#3. Carnegie Mellon offering to “Jumpstart your FUTURE” with
Advanced Placement, Early Admission, Fine Arts:
Architecture, Art & Design, Drama and Music. More
information @ admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/precollege.
#4. Ithaca College presenting 3week summer college session apply
by 4/15, 1 week summer college session apply by 4/15 &
Ithaca Writers Institute apply by 4/1. Apply @
Ithaca.edu/summercollege/app.
#5. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising of CA has
scheduled several events of fashion, design, trends in
California. Check it out or register @
educators.fidm.edu/go/events. or fidm.edu/go.
Please remember to listen to announcements daily for
notification of new scholarships/opportunities that have
arrived between printings.
☺☼☺COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES ☺☼☺
(Please confirm all dates with your choice of colleges and
universities as date changes and misprints do occur.)
2/1, 2/22, 4/12-Weekend Information Sessions @ Marymount
Manhattan College & 4/26 Spring Open House.
2/10, 4/7, 6/16, 8/11(Auburn Campus) & 3/10, 7/21(Fulton
Campus) Nursing Information Sessions for Cayuga
Community College
2/16, 4/27 – Seton Hall University Open Houses.
2/22, 3/30, 4/12 – Western New England University Visit Days.
3/22 – Corning Community College presents “Explore
More” for Jrs. & Srs. If interested, register by 3/20 @
corning-cc.edu/future/admissions
3/30, 4/12 – Alfred State Open Houses
3/29, 4/26 – Cobleskill Open Houses
4/25 – SUNY Canton Open House
4/27-Junior Spring Open House, 5/3-Sophomores Preview Day at
Hofstra University
5/5 – SUNY Oswego H.S. Juniors Open House
☺☼☺ SCHOLARSHIPS☺☼☺
(Scholarship applications and information are available in the C.C.
and are advertised here as we receive them. Please stop by to get a
copy of any scholarship that may pertain to you unless on-line.
Please note that we do not endorse any of the advertised
opportunities, we are only making you aware of their existence from
mailings we have received)
SENIORS PLEASE NOTE: Many colleges offer Merit-Based or
Academic-Based Scholarships to students applying. There
are so many that we will not be advertising them here, but
the information will be in the college’s folder in our file.
Always ask the college if there are any scholarships which
may apply to you and how do you get that information.
AFSCME FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- for high school
seniors whose parent/legal guardian is current AFSCME
member. Completed applications are due by 12/31. Pick
up your application in the Counseling Center today.
ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK, INC. - $1500 award to a graduating senior
related to or who is a firefighter in NYS. Application in
Counseling Center and is due by 3/1.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPSDepartment Scholarship, Department District Scholarship,
Raymond T. Wellington, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Mary
Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship, The Helen Klimek
Student Scholarship, Past President’s Parley Scholarship,
The Cerullo Memorial Scholarship(Son’s of the American
Legion), Children of Warriors National Presidents’
Scholarship, Spirit of Youth Jr. Member Scholarship and
the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship. Scholarships are
all due by 2/28 to the Counseling Center. Application info
in the C.C. Come check out the criteria for each of 10
different scholarships as each one varies.
AUGUST MAUER AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
SCHOLARSHIP –Local unit awarding $500 to a NHS
graduate to create awareness in our students that the
ability to communicate thoughts and ideas is basic in our
chances of surviving as a civilization. Application in the
C.C. and is due 4/11.
DAR SCHOLARSHIPS- Several scholarships being offered with
information on the (Daughters of the American Revolution)
DAR Public Web-site and are due 1/15. Topics included
are history, law, nursing and education.
ELKS- Special Sr. Scholarship Opportunity- if your father was a
member of the Elks at the time of his death or is totally
disabled please contact John Oakes @331-1249.
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP- for
seniors who are relatives of an Elks member. Apply online
@ www.elks.org/enf/scholars by 1/31/14.
GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMawarding roughly 20 college-bound students who
demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and
citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships up to
$40,000 per recipient. More information @
http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships. Request a
counselor/principal nomination by 12/20/13. All
applications must be completed by 1/9/14.
HERFF JONES BELIEVE IN YOU SCHOLARSHIP &
PRINCIPAL’S AWARD – seniors complete a nomination
request on line @ https://aim.applyists.net/HerffJones, by
2/8/14. Our administrators will certify your request via
information you provide on your application as we may
submit only one candidate to win the opportunity to receive
$2,000-$12,000 in awards. Criteria to be considered
include leadership, academic performance and community
service.
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT- for seniors of
Hispanic origin with good academic achievement.
Applications that are in the C.C. are due 3/7.
ITHACA COLLEGE - Park Scholar Award given for excellence in
academics, commitment to service and passion for
communications. Due date for scholarship application is
1/15, forms in the C.C. Your Ithaca College Entrance
Application must be received by 1/2.
ITHACA COLLEGE Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program is
offered to academically exceptional students from
traditionally underrepresented populations who have
strong character and leadership through service and
community involvement with rewards from $25,000 to full
scholarships. Check it out @ Ithaca.edu/mlk by 1/15.
KEUKA COLLEGE COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDeach month, from September to January $17,000 is
awarded to a high school senior who has an unwavering
commitment to community service. Learn more
@www.KEUKA.EDU/COMMUNITY.
LATINO COLLEGE DOLLARS - free online scholarship guide for
Latino students @ www.LatinoCollegeDollars.org.
MARY PUTNAM RECRUITMENT GRANT- $1000 awarded to a
high school senior pursuing college study leading to a
career in education. Application in C.C. and is due back
to the Counseling Center by 2/15.
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPSoffering MCC Presidential Scholarships for high GPA,
SAT and ACT Scores and the MCC Scholars Program for
those demonstrating achievement in extracurricular and/or
community activities. Due 3/1. Applications in the C.C.
NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – will award 160
scholarships totaling almost $4.1million to seniors
applying to one of the following institutions: Clarkson
University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales
University, SUNY Oswego, RIT, University of Cincinnati,
University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of Toledo
and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Criteria &
application is online www.waceinc.org and is due by 2/14.
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY’S
SCHOLARSHIP- awarding $1,000-$3,000 to highly
qualified students with MS or who have a parent with MS
and will be attending college. Selection based on
academic performance, leadership and participation in
school or community activities, compelling personal or
family circumstances, and financial need. Apply by midJanuary @ www.msupstateny.org.
NEW YORK WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP- Offering several scholarships due
2/10/14 to children of NYWEA members, or to students
enrolled in a college where there is a NYWEA student
chapter, or to students who will be enrolled in an
environmentally related program in a 4 year college.
Packets of information available in Guidance.
NEWARK GRANGE #366 SCHOLARSHIP- a scholarship
presented to a graduating NHS student who follows their
mission of enhancing community life, family values,
patriotism, belief in God, and advancing agriculture.
Applications and further criteria available in the C.C. and
is due by 4/15.
NEWARK TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP- for a
NHS graduate pursuing a career in EDUCATION.
Applications are available in the C.C. and are due March
28. The candidates will be interviewed. Please make sure,
when you drop off your completed paperwork that you also
sign up for a time slot for your interview.
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY - request a counselor/principal
nomination if you qualify as committed to achieving
excellence academically, physically and spiritually for an
award ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 per year at their
University. Info @ wholeperson.oru.edu.
POLISH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER
SCHOLARSHIP- $4,000 award for up to 10 qualifying
graduating students of Polish descent living in Ontario or
Wayne Counties. Application available @
www.PolishHeritageRochester.org/ is due by 2/1.
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM- go to Scholarships.com for Scholarship
searches, college search and college recruiting.
SHARON ALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- requires 90+GPA
and outstanding volunteering in the community. Keep
records of hours and letters of recommendation from
supervisors. Currently valued at $1000. Due 4/1.
SHEER EGO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – offering scholarships
of $800-$1000 for their cosmetology program. Forms are
in the C.C. This is an ongoing opportunity, check it out.
ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE SERVICE/FIRST GENERATION
SCHOLARSHIPS - rewards students applying to their
college for commitment to community service and designed
to provide financial academic assistance to first generation
to attend college. Apply on line @
www.sjfc.edu/freshman/scholarships and apply for
admissions to SJF College by 12/1 preferably or the latest
1/15.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS-a site that includes many
scholarships available to NY students. Criteria and
applications are @ StudentScholarships.org.
To include:
Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship –
criteria includes be between 16-22 years old, GPA of 2.5
or greater and volunteered at least 50hrs in the last 12
mos. Apply by 12/30 @
http://www.studentscholarships.org/college.php
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship - for graduating
seniors going to college in the fall 2014 that answer the
essay and do their online application @
http://www.mortgagebrokerscoquitlan.com by 4/1.
Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship- for graduating seniors
going to college in the fall 2014and have 100hrs of
documented volunteer service in the last 2 years. Apply @
http://www.peterboroughdentists.com by 5/30.
TIMOTHY L. BARBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-$1000 will
be awarded to two African American graduating high
school seniors in Wayne County planning to go to college.
Application available in the Counseling Center are due by
4/4.
WALMART FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS- several
scholarships for employees/families and non-employees
with varying criteria and due dates. Check it out at the
Wal-Mart Foundation site on the web.
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☼☺ OPPORTUNITIES, PROGRAMS & CONTESTS ☺☼
(This list includes resource materials we have available for websites
and special programs/opportunities we feel you may appreciate.
Please note that we do not endorse any of the advertised
opportunities, we are only making you aware of their existence from
mailings we have received).
AMERICORPS – members who successfully serve at least 1,700
hours during a 9-month period are eligible to receive an
award of $4,725 to use towards education.
(www.americorps.org.)
CAREER CRUISING –to help in your quest for career and
college searches go to www.careercruising.com, which you
may access anytime at home: Enter- Name: Newark,
Password: Wayne.
CLEP-Pass an exam through the College-Level Examination
Program (CLEP) and earn credit for what you already
know. Visit CLEP at www.collegeboard.com/clep. This
testing is available regularly at MCC. Info in the C.C.
DISCOVER COLLEGES- free private college information services
& a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. Log on to
www.DiscoverColleges.com
EDUCATIONAL HOUSING- student off-campus housing for
college students in New York City. Info at
www.studenthousing.org.
FAIRVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLORERS- There is
information available in the Counseling Center regarding
signing up for this very active program.
GANNON UNIVERSITY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
CONTEST- Registration Opens 1/7 until 2/11 for high
school students to win $300 showing what they can do.
Register online at: gannon.edu/programcontest
GET EDUCATED- Common Black College Application allows
black students to file one application for $35, which
will be shared by 31 Member Institutions. Online
applications are available @ www.eduinconline.com
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
– info available from several different agencies.
JOB CORPS- information available to “Train for your future”.
LIFE WORKS - Read about real people who have achieved
success in their careers. Find careers that match
your personal interests, skills and abilities in the fastgrowing field of health and medical sciences @
science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks
MARCH 2 SUCCESS - helps you prepare for SAT/ACT college
entrance tests, state assessment or exit tests, military
entrance test, applying for a job and more. Go to
www.March2Success.com
MERIT AID – visit meritAid.com for good money, great schools.
MILITARY INFORMATION - We have files available on all
branches of the military and scholarships/programs that
they offer such as The Coast Guard Project Aim.
NAZARETH COLLEGE- we have application fee waivers.
NCAA - a reminder to student athletes – If you are a potential
Division I or II college sport, you need to register at
www.eligibilitycenter.org. Your eligibility is your
responsibility. Communicate with your coaches and see
your counselor to pick up a worksheet to make sure you
have taken the proper course work to be eligible.
NEED A LIFT? - College Financial Aid Handbook is now
available on-line @www.legion.org/needalift.com
NYS ED DEPARTMENT – announces “Making It REAL!” a
website to include career information, education
requirements & opportunities, online & distance learning,
job search info, career growth and more @
www.librarycareersny.org.
ROTARY EXCHANGE PROGRAMS – info available.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTERING - Reminder to young men
if you are 18 years old, you must register with the Selective
Service System. Register at age 17 & 3mos and after at
www.ss.gov.or or paperwork is available at your local Post
Office. Registration is important to be eligible for college
financial aid and employment purposes.
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER - information, study helps &
SAT Prep Course, schedules are in the C.C.
TIES- "Together Including Every Student"-program pairs by
mutual interest children & young adults with
developmental disabilities with students from school
districts, who have been trained and given leadership
support. If this program sounds like you, call 331-6030Tracy Larson or email www.TIESProgram.org
or testing@drtlarson.com
You are invited to
“Coffee with the Counselors” presented by
the Guidance & Counseling Center
on February 6 at 6:15-7:30 p.m.
in room 147.
This presentation is for parents and
students who would like to have an
opportunity to discuss with counselors
course selections for the next school year.
Any questions please call our office at
332-3252.
Hope to see you there!
“Thank you to all involved in helping
the Counseling Center with the
student scheduling processing for
next year!”
“HOPING YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL & SAFE
HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!”
FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER
HAPPY NEW YEAR!