Juniors
Every student does need to create a Parchment account. Parchment is where a student goes to request their official transcript to sent to colleges, universities, the military or employers who requires them. You can even request enrollment verification if you need for parents insurance or to extend child support.
Parents, the student does need to create this account using their own personal email. This becomes problematic when you make one using your email. Please, sit down with your child and have them create it with their email. As of right now, when students request their transcripts it is free with their account that they create (not the parent) it is free.
Please click this link to sign up if you have not done so already. https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/individual
If you have created an account. Here is the link to sign in. https://www.parchment.com/log-in/
If you forgot your password and need to reset. Here is the link for that. https://auth.parchment.com/auth/realms/parchment/login-actions/reset-credentials?client_id=password-resetv
If you are have technical difficulties or issues with your account, and need to talk to someone from parchment. Please call this number: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm EST, 269-349-3785
LEDA: Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America
What They do:
LEDA brings together a community of student leaders for a completely free five-week residential program at Princeton University that includes academic preparation for college, leadership training, college guidance based on individual fit, SAT/ACT preparation, help with college applications and scholarships, and a chance to experience life on a college campus.
LEDA is for life. After the summer institute, the LEDA team continues to work with Scholars intensively on all aspects of their college applications and their transition to and through college. The LEDA community is a network that will continue to provide support and opportunities beyond college graduation.
Why LEDA:
Students who attend our program feel more prepared to apply to selective colleges, pursue competitive scholarships, and make a positive impact on their communities with their leadership skills. Our individualized college guidance support has helped enroll 88% of LEDA Scholars at the top 100 colleges and universities in the US.
Who should apply?
LEDA is looking for juniors in high school who want to be challenged academically, have demonstrated a commitment to their studies, have the desire to be a leader in their families, schools, and communities, and embody LEDA’s core values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and community.
Applicants must be a junior attending a public high school in the U.S. graduating in 2025, a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA Status, have an annual household income up to $90,000, and a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5.
College & Career Counselor:
Pamela Rhodes
College and Career Resource Counselor
Phone: (505) 890-0334, ext. 37311
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Junior Alpha Counselors:
Valerie Santacruz
11th & 12th Grades – Last names (A-G)
Phone: (505) 890-0334, ext. 37111
Schedule an Appointment with Ms. Santacruz
Claudia Chavez
11th & 12th Grades – Last names (H-O)
Phone: (505) 890-0334, ext. 37112
Schedule an Appointment with Ms. Chavez
TBD
11th & 12th Grades – Last Names (P-Z)
Phone: (505) 890-0334, ext. 37157
Crossroads Counselor (drug and alcohol intervention/prevention):
Monica Papp
Crossroads Counselor
Phone (505) 890-0343, ext. 37376
Schedule an Appointment with Miss M
QuestBridge Scholarship
Here is an opportunity for some juniors!
juniors who excel academically and come from low-income backgrounds, Juniors, parents and guardians this can help them reach their full potential by referring them for the 2023 College Prep Scholars Program, which is now open.
Why should students apply? QuestBridge prepares College Prep Scholars to gain admission and full four-year scholarships to 50 top colleges through the National College Match. College Prep Scholars can receive special awards and opportunities, including a full scholarship to a college summer program, up to $1,000 for a new laptop or other educational resources, essay feedback, and more. The deadline for students to apply is March 22, 2023.
Click here to refer your student:
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Scholarship for high school Juniors
The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $10,000 to $25,000, with more than 600 scholarships available.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible for Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs, applicants must:
Be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer 2025 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation.
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institute in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
Application Procedures
To apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, the Following items must be completed by March 15th:
An online application at https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
One Support Form completed online. This must be completed by an adult over the age of 21 who is not related to the applicant and who is aware of the adversities mentioned in the application. This form must be filled out online. Faxes, emails, or letters will not be accepted.
High school transcript. Applicants should upload a transcript through the application. Transcripts must be submitted online and must include completed grades for the Fall 2023 semester.
Income Verification. A copy the first page of the applicant's parent(s) federal tax (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, or 1099 SSA-Social Security form) or transcript (request a tax transcript her www.irs.gov/Individuals/order-a-Transcript) from 2022 is needed in order to verify income stated on the application. If an applicant's parents were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies of any government benefits, such as Public Assistance or Disability payment documents. Income verifications may be uploaded online may be uploaded online or sent by mail. Applicants of divorced or legally separated parents need to submit tax from both parents. No emails or faxes accepted.