2/4/2016

Post date: Feb 4, 2016 7:08:19 PM

HS Guidance News by Chrissy Kafkalas (kafkalac@jenkintown.org) 

HS Guidance Website: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/ 

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

• • February 28, 2016:  1-3:30pm, Open House at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology located at 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA, (215) 784-4806, www.eastech.org 

  • March 19, 2016: Parent Workshop at Temple University-Ambler Campus: Surviving the College Application Process.  Saturday, March 19, 11am to 12:30pm, $45: (267) 468-8500, register online at http://noncredit.temple.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=140971 (For a full list of all non-credit courses: http://noncredit.temple.edu/nce) 

  • March 19, 2016: Student Workshop at Temple University-Ambler Campus:  Write a College Essay and Resume that Reflect the Real You, Saturday, March 19; 1pm to 3pm, $45: http://noncredit.temple.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=91341  (For a full list of all non-credit courses: http://noncredit.temple.edu/nce) 

  • March 19, 2016: MANUFEST: Learn about career pathways in manufacturing including design, sales, marketing, engineering, customer service, accounting and more.  Meet area employers and find out what they are looking for in future employees.  Make connections for possible internships and hands-on experience! Click here for more information: https://docs.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=anRvd25kcmFrZXMub3JnfGplbmtpbnRvd24taHMtZ3VpZGFuY2V8Z3g6N2VmNjE4MmZhOWMwOTAx 

  • April 9, 2016: Temple University-Ambler Campus: Preparing Teens for Money Management, Saturday, April 9 from 10am to 12 noon: $45 (ages 15-17) http://noncredit.temple.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=91082  (For a full list of all non-credit courses: http://noncredit.temple.edu/nce) 

  • SENIORS———>FAFSA Help at Montgomery County Community College: Every Thursday 11-12noon in the Registration Lab of College Hall – no pre-registration required – but make sure to have your information with you…..visit this site to learn more about this wonderful opportunity—————>http://www.mc3.edu/adm-fin-aid/fin-aid/fafsa 

ATTENTION AP STUDENTS:  

Register now for the AP Exams in May ————>The deadline to register is February 22, 2016: download the form here https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/ap-testing-info 

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID FOR SENIORS (and other financial aid information):

• • Don’t forget to file the FAFSA by your schools Deadlines!!

  • https://fafsa.ed.gov

  • https://fafsa.ed.gov/help.htm

    • https://blog.ed.gov/2016/01/you-can-fill-out-fafsa-before-filing-taxes/

    • https://blog.ed.gov/2015/12/7-steps-filling-out-fafsa/

    • https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/correct-update 

• SENIORS———>FAFSA Help at Montgomery County Community College: Every Thursday 11-12noon in the Registration Lab of College Hall – no pre-registration required – but make sure to have your information with you…..visit this site to learn more about this wonderful opportunity—————>http://www.mc3.edu/adm-fin-aid/fin-aid/fafsa 

• Students——>make sure to check Family Connection for more scholarships!!

  • The Hermine Solt Student Scholarship: The student scholarship fund was established in 1992 for the purpose of aiding students in Pennsylvania to pursue higher education in a business-related field (secretarial, office technology, accounting, business education): http://www.paeop.com/page/68 

  • Buick Achiever's Scholarship program: If you have the passion to succeed – especially in fields of study related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) – the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for you. This year, we will award 50 renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year.* The application period will open January 4, 2016 and close at 5 p.m. EST on February 29, 2016.http://buickachievers.com 

  • 2016 Aspring Nurse Scholarship: http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2016-aspiring-nurse-scholarship. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on June 30, 2016.

  • PACAC Scholarship: http://www.pacac.org/pacac-scholarship.  The PACAC Scholarships are each a one-year non-renewable scholarship for high school seniors graduating from PACAC member high schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This scholarship is intended to support a student's goal of continuing his or her education.  Four scholarships will be awarded in April 2016.  The top recipient will receive the $1500 Scholarship in memory of one of our founding fathers, Benjamin James.  The other three recipients will receive a $1000 Scholarship.  Scholarship applications will be due February 29, 2016 and recipients will be notified in April.  PACAC will also invite the recipients to join the membership for lunch during this year's PACAC conference in June so we can hear these students' stories.

  • "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college.  Interested students can visit this link www.fashion-schools.org and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it. Scholarship deadline is June 1, 2016.

  • "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program. This is the 5th year we are awarding this scholarship for AnimationCareerReview.com. We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship.  This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. We ask that interested students visit our website, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right side of the page and click on it. Scholarship deadline is June 1, 2016.

10th GRADE STUDENTS & PARENTS:

The Guidance Department is starting to schedule the Sophomore Class Individual Growth Plans (IGP’s). The purpose of the IGP is to maintain an ongoing record of a student’s progress from 6th through 12th grade.  Some of the main component areas include:  Course selection, transition activities and career development, standardized testing, Transcript Review and College Planning, and post-secondary educational planning.  Annual meetings are held with individual students and parents to review and plan for individual progress.  Since course selection is right around the corner, this is a perfect time to meet with your child’s counselor.

The IGP meetings are conducted with at least one parent and the student and are done during the school day. Meetings start as early as 7:30am and the last meeting of the day is 2:45pm.  To schedule a conference with Ms. Kafkalas, you should call the Guidance Department at 215-884-1801, ask for Ms. Chrissy Kafkalas. You may also email Chrissy at kafkalac@jenkintown.org. Conferences will be scheduled in 42-minute intervals. I look forward to working together with you on behalf of your child. (Please note that 7:30am meetings are very limited.)

SUMMER PROGRAMS/OPPORTUNITIES: Start planning something fun today!

• • Check out the Guidance Site for more summer opportunities: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/summer-enrishment-pr 

  • PFEW (For 10th and 11th Grade Students): Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week is designed to give young students first-hand knowledge experience with American free market economics and help them understand how our economy, and its health, affects them no matter what career path they may follow.  PFEW has combined rigorous academic instruction with a hands-on approach to give students the knowledge and skills they will need for the work place of the future.  Students will gain a unique experience by working with actual PA business representatives who will assist them in the creation of virtual companies.  Students will alsi learn how to become better decision-makers; strengthen their strategic planning skills and sharpen their presentations. The “Early Bird”application deadline is March 4, 2016 and the Final Deadline is April 8, 2016.  Visit http://pfew.org for more information. To learn more about why your student should attend, click here———>http://pfew.org/pdf/WhyAttend.pdf 

• The Wildlife Leadership Academy is a five-day camp for PA students ages 14-17 that spend exploring the outdoors, biology, habitat and conservation while developing a whole new outlook on the environment. At either school, students will have hands on training in nature, interact directly with wildlife professionals, learn the newest research and technology in the filed, discover the beauty of the outdoors, and develop key leadership skills. Tuition is $500 and scholarships are available. Early Deadline is March 1 and regular decision is April 1. For more information contact Director Michele Kittell at mkittell@piceweb.org or visit the website http://piceweb.org/

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Preface Summer Program 2016: Application deadline is March 25, 2016.  The PREFACE Summer Program 2016 is a two-week residential summer experience for talented high school sophomores and juniors who will enter 11th or 12th grade in September 2016, from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and technological fields, and are interested in pursuing careers in engineering and technological professions.  To qualify, applicants must be entering the 11th or 12th grade in September, 2016.  The PREFACE Selection Committee will review each application and make its recommendation to the Project Director. Criteria are high school academic performance, standardized test scores, quality of essay, and recommendations. The program is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. In addition, since all programs are in English, students must have a strong understanding of the English language.  PREFACE is funded through annual individual, corporate, and foundation contributions. PREFACE subsidizes each participant’s round-trip transpor- tation to Rensselaer, tuition, fees (including laundry), and room and board for the two-week session. The only costs to participants are the health center fee, and personal and miscellaneous expenses such as snacks and souvenirs.  For more information—————> visit: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/doso/resources/precollege/docs/2016PREFACEapplication.pdf