Early College Newsletter
Early College Newsletter
Winter 2019
Winter 2019
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From your principal...
Let's talk about the Summit @ Summit!! WOW! What an event!
As promised, students and parents were welcomed by an eager Summit staff, local business leaders and many Oregon college and universities!
We spent time together learning about FAFSA and our student college support network Naviance. Our afternoon wrapped up with a catered lunch and an extraordinary time spent with local author Mr. Greg Bell. If you were able to join us - we hope you enjoyed yourselves and took something away that has helped in one way or another. If you couldn't join us, please try to join us in September 2019. This is an annual event! Please see our photos below!
Now that winter term is well under way, please keep in mind the following:
- Weather delays/closures: Pay attention to updates to your student portals, emails, local news stations etc. for any inclement weather announcements. Your Summit advisors will not be communicating these to students and families as we rely on the colleges to provide this information directly to students and families. Basically, if your college campus is open, you have classes - err on the side of safety, but ALWAYS communicate to professors promptly and appropriately. "YO Prof, my car is stuck!" - I really feel like you can do better :)
- 11th graders:
- State testing - your advisor will be scheduling this with you during your spring term advising appointment.
- SAT - students are highly encouraged to schedule the SAT as an 11th grader. This is often a requirement for college applications. Need help? Ask your advisor!
- 12th graders:
- Moving onto college or university? Your applications should all be completed an submitted - or very close to it. Need help? Ask your advisor!
- Continuing on at the community college? Have you and your parent completed the FAFSA? Are you eligible for Oregon Promise? Need help? Ask your advisor!
- Participating in Summit's graduation? If so, have you ordered your cap/gown? Has your baby and current photo been submitted for the senior slide show? Need help? Ask your advisor!
If you haven't noticed a theme here - your advisors are AMAZING and here to help!!!!
Continue to work hard, ask questions, and stay healthy this term!
Sean Gallagher
sgallagher@summitlc.org
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Colleen Young to our Early College Team!
She is our new advisor for students attending Mt. Hood Community College. Colleen has worked in education for many years and brings to Summit some creative ideas, experience and a tangible passion for working with students.
Please meet Colleen:
Hello! My name is Colleen Young and I am your new Early College Advisor! Previously, I was the School-to-Career Coordinator at North Marion High School where I worked with students on their post secondary plans. I enjoy working with students and helping them navigate their high school course selections, keeping in mind their goals for their life after high school.
On a personal note, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, spending time with family and my two kittens.
I am looking forward to working with each one of you! -- Colleen Young
BIG NEWS * Voted One of the BEST!!
BIG NEWS * Voted One of the BEST!!
Summit Learning Charter was recognized as one of the top 100 Non-Profit Organizations in Oregon! Thank you to our charter board, amazing staff and our extraordinary families!
Winter Term Student Spotlights
Winter Term Student Spotlights
Meet: Rebecca
Meet: Rebecca
How many years at Summit? Two
Future Goals? Career of Interest? I want to become a dental hygienist, but I’m also considering getting a degree in music after finishing dental hygiene.
Favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter? My favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter is the opportunity to earn dual credit. It’s an amazing way to cut down on the time it’ll take me to accomplish my career goals and I’m extremely grateful for it. I also love the advisors at Summit Learning because they allow you to make your own decisions about classes you want to take and are very helpful and easy to talk to. Getting to build my own schedule is really great too! I’d recommend Summit Learning’s Early College program to anyone!!
Favorite hobby? Extra-Curricular Activity? I enjoy playing the piano, reading, and traveling abroad with my family when I get the chance.
Favorite Hero? Iron Man - of course!
Three words that describe you? Ambitious, friendly, resourceful
Meet: Abdul
Meet: Abdul
How many years at Summit? Two
Future Goals? Career of Interest? After I have finished my tenure here at PCC, I would like to transfer to either PSU or OSU to complete my biology degree with a focus on pre-med. After that, I would like to continue on to medical school and hopefully become an orthopedic surgeon.
Favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter? There are many things I love about this program. One of my favorite things about SLC is the fact that I can set up my schedule and take the classes that I need and want. In addition, I have great support and encouragement from my advisors at SLC. They are responsive, flexible and just awesome!
Favorite hobby? Extra-Curricular Activity? Among other hobbies, I enjoy playing and watching soccer as well reading novels and non-fiction books.
Favorite Hero? Muhammed Ali
Three words that describe you? Dedicated, honest, independent
Meet: Alicia
Meet: Alicia
How many years at Summit? One
Future Goals? Career of Interest? My future goal is to be able to travel the world someday. My career interest is to dance professionally and work in the health care field as a physical therapist or a similar career.
Favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter? My favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter is the flexibility it provides for my school schedule and the ability to attend college classes while still in high school. I also received a lot of help from my advisor on my college applications and other questions I have.
Favorite hobby? Extra-Curricular Activity? Dance
Favorite Hero? Wonder Woman
Three words that describe you? Stubborn, quiet and smart.
Meet: Asia
Meet: Asia
How many years at Summit? Three
Future Goals? Career of Interest? Neurosurgeon
Favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter? Dual credit and a wonderful staff
Favorite hobby? Extra-Curricular Activity? Creative writing, reading
Favorite Hero? Gazi Yasarg, M.D. (amazing neurosurgeon)
Three words that describe you? Driven, studious, caring
Meet: Shelby
Meet: Shelby
How many years at Summit? Three
Future Goals? Career of Interest? I would plan to attend Oregon State University and obtain a degree in veterinary medicine specializing in large animals.
Favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter? My favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter is that I am getting a head start on my college credits while finishing my high school degree.
Favorite hobby? Extra-Curricular Activity? I love to go hiking with my dog Sammie.
Favorite Hero? Thor.
Three words that describe you? Determined, caring, adventuresome
Meet: Jacob
Meet: Jacob
How many years at Summit? Two
Future Goals? Career of Interest? Biomedical Engineering
Favorite thing about Summit Learning Charter? I don't have to be in school as long. Plus I can get more scholarships.
Favorite hobby? Extra-Curricular Activity? Baseball
Favorite Superhero: Rorschach
Three words that describe you? I, don't, know
Winter Term Dates by Campus
Winter Term Dates by Campus
Chemeketa Community College
Chemeketa Community College
- January 7: Term Begins
- January 18: Last day to drop a class without responsibility for a grade (requires approval)
- February 4: First day of spring term advising
- February 18: President's Day CAMPUS CLOSED
- March 8: Last day of spring term advising
- March 11-19: Registration for winter term classes
- March 18-22: Finals/winter term book return
- March 22: Term Ends
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College
- January 7 : Term begins
- Feb 18: President's Day - Campus Closed
- February 28: Skills Competition
- March 18 - 23: Finals
- March 23: Term ends
- March 25 - 29: Spring Break
Columbia Gorge Community College
Columbia Gorge Community College
- January 7: Term Begins
- January 11: Last day to drop a class
- March 1: Last day to w/d from class
- March 22: Winter Term Ends
- March 25 - 29: Spring Break
Mt. Hood Community College
Mt. Hood Community College
- January 7: Term Begins
- January 13: Last day to drop a class
- February 22: Last day to drop a class or change grade type (no refund)
- March 15: Last day to w/d from class
- March 18-23: Finals
- March 25-29: Spring Break
Portland Community College
Portland Community College
- January 7: Classes Begin
- January 12: Last day to drop classes
- January 15: Late day to add a class
- March 2: Last day to change grading option
- March 18-24: Spring term finals
- March 24: Term ends
- March 25 - 29: Spring Break
Rogue Community College
Rogue Community College
- January 7: Classes Begin
- January 16: Last day to add or drop classes
- January 18: Deadline to pay for classes
- March 1: Last day to withdraw
- March 22: Term ends
- March 25 - 29: Spring Break
Summit Learning Charter Early College Staff:
- Sean Gallagher/Principal -- sgallagher@summitlc.org
- Heather Stouder/Early College Program Coordinator/Advisor for Clackamas -- hstouder@summitlc.org
- Collen Young/ Advisor for Mt. Hood -- cyoung@summitlc.org
- Aloha Yoshinaga/Advisor for Clackamas -- aqyoshinaga@summitlc.org
- Nathan Shay/Advisor for Clackamas/Chemeketa/Rogue -- nshay@summitlc.org
- Jenna Shearer/Advisor for PCC -- jshearer@summitlc.org
- Lyn Woodruff/Registrar (PCC) -- lwoodruff@summitlc.org
- Amy Griego/Registrar (Chemeketa, Clackamas, PCC, Mt. Hood, ) -- agriego@summitlc.org
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