Saturday School Credit 3/13/2010- DOUBLE CREDIT

March 13th 2010

BBB Presents " Dollars & Sense" Workshop

9:30am-2:30pm

Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley

See Mrs Murphy for details.

Centre City/ ECC/ Cesar Chavez

Due to budget constraints the Adult School will not be open in the summer of 2010.

The last day of instruction for the 2009-10 school year will be June 22, 2010.

The Adult School will re-open for the 2010-11 school year on September 7, 2010.

Please plan accordingly, and notify individuals who need to know.

THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN CENTRE CITY/ECC Credits is MAY 30th!

Civic Responsibilities

As an emerging adult, what are your civic responsibilities?

Posting deadline is Sunday 11:59pm

Blog Question: What do you feel your civic duties are as an emerging adult? What do you owe the community, state, nation and world? Besides pursuing your own interests, what are you interested in contributing?

FAFSA- TO DO

Please print your EFC from your FAFSA for your advisory teachers. They will be collecting it today for credit.

*If you did not do a FAFSA you MUST see your advisory teacher IMMEDIATELY!

Appeals Proccess

Hello 12th grade students:

If you have failed a class your Senior Year OR did not complete your City/Centre City class in the Fall, you will have to write an appeal letter to Mrs. Cordero stating why you should still be able to participate in senior activities as well as graduation.

The letter needs to states the reasons why you did not pass your classes and why you believe you should be given a "second chance". The letter must be written in "business style" and be free from grammatical/spelling errors.

All letters are due by May 28, 2010 (Friday) by 2:30pm.

Letters may be e-mailed to both: dcordero@sandi.net & amurphy@sandi.net

African American Students Scholarship

Dear Scholarship Program Participant,

Blacks in Government Greater San Diego Chapter is a non-profit organization for Federal, State, County and Local government employees. Our Program was established to improve the quality of public service through Scholarships for African American Students from within the City or County of San Diego, who will be attending their first year of a four-year College or University in the fall of the year.

The scholarship (named the Earl L. Bryers Memorial Scholarship) funds, in the amount of $500.00 are to be used for the purchasing of Books and/or other school supplies.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the enclosed Application and Recommendation Form; return them to us at the above Post Office Box, not later than 1 May of each calendar year. You must also include a copy of your High School Transcripts.

If you have any questions or concerns you should direct them to the Greater San Diego Chapter Scholarship Chair, at the designated telephone number(s) that are listed with these materials.

Sincerely,

Charles C. Smith,

Scholarship Chairperson

Encls:

1. Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements Sheet

2. Scholarship Application Form

3. Scholarship Recommendation From

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

POST OFFICE BOX 180134

CORONADO, CA. 92178-0134

“FALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS”

The Blacks in Government, Greater San Diego Chapter Scholarship Program is accepting applications from high school students who will be graduating in the spring and plan to attend a four–year College or University in the fall.

· The Scholarship to be awarded is to be used to acquire books and/or others school supplies.

· A completed application package must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee not later than 1 May of the calendar year the scholarship is to be awarded.

· The package consists of this Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements Sheet,

A blank Scholarship Application Form and a blank Scholarship Recommendation From.

· The Eligibility Requirements are as follows:

1. Applicant must be graduating from an accredited secondary educational institution.

2. Applicant must have applied for admission to at least one accredited institution of higher learning in the fall of the year applying.

3. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulated GPA.

NOTE: An increasing cumulative GPA would be viewed most favorable during the selection

process.

4. Applicant must provide at least two recommendations from an official of their current high school, community organization, church or employer.

5. Winner (s) of the scholarship (s) MUST BE PRESENT at Our Annual Gospel

Extravaganza/Awards Ceremony.

For additional information, please contact the Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Mr. C.C. Smith at: (619) 264-9130 or Mr. George Lindsay at (619) 479-2560

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

POST OFFICE BOX 180134

CORONADO, CA. 92178-0134

“SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM”

(Please Type or Print Legibly)

Applicant’s Full Name:

Applicant’s Street Address:

Applicant’s City, State and Zip Code:

Applicant’s Social Security Number:

Applicant’s Date of Birth:

Applicant’s E-Mail Address:/ Telephone Number:

Parent/Guardian’s Name:

School Applicant currently attends:

(Address, City and State):

Date of Graduation:

Applicant’s Cumulative GPA:

Principal/Counselor’s Name:

Principal/Counselor’s Telephone Number:

Honors, Awards and other Achievements:

Institution Applicant plans to attend:

(City, State and Admissions Office Telephone Number):

Applicant’s Signature Date Parent/Guardian’s Signature

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

POST OFFICE BOX 180134

CORONADO, CA. 92178-0134

“SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM”

(Please Type or Print Legibly)

Student Applicant’s Name:

The above named Student Applicant is applying for a College/University Scholarship funds from the Greater San Diego Chapter of Blacks in Government.

I am providing my recommendation related to this student’s character, attitude, or any other pertinent information about this Applicant.

Name and (Title) of Reference:

Address:

Telephone No:

Comments:

Please note!

This page can be photocopied for additional references. You may also use the back of the page or a blank sheet of paper, if additional space is required.

Health Scholarship- Due: April 15th

7^th Annual HCC/AMN Scholarship Essay Contest

Dear Student,

As the only local organization of its kind representing the health care, biotech and medical device industries through advertising, marketing, graphic design and public relations, Health Care Communicators (HCC) of San Diego is proud to annually recognize success in the field of communications at the Finest Awards - the highlight of which is presenting one student with a scholarship for their passion for health care.

In conjunction with AMN Healthcare, the title sponsor of this year's Finest Awards, HCC is pleased to invite you to participate in the 7^th Annual HCC/AMN Scholarship Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students currently enrolled in a San Diego County school who plan to enter the field of health care upon graduation are invited to enter the contest for the opportunity to win a $1,500 scholarship, courtesy of AMN Healthcare. The winner will also be recognized in front of many of health care industry's leading communications professionals at the Finest Awards on April 15, 2010.

HCC is proud to provide one deserving student with the opportunity to begin their academic journey toward becoming a leader in health care. For more information about HCC, please visit www.hccsd.org. For information about AMN Healthcare, please visit www.amnhealthcare.com.

Contest Guidelines

· Write and submit an essay. The topic of the essay entry should be: "I plan to enter the field of health care after college graduation so that I can..."

· Entries must be no more than two typed, double-spaced, one-sided pages in length. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and name of your school with your entry.

· A letter of recommendation must accompany each entry. Letters may be written by a teacher, principal, counselor, or professional presently working in the health care field. Please limit letters of recommendation to one page.

· Qualified applicants must be high school seniors or college students presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a San Diego County school.

· Please e-mail entries and letters of recommendation to:

Laura Fox, HCC Scholarship Chair

Laura.Fox@sharp.com

All entries must be received for judging by March 15, 2010.

The winner will be notified by March 31, 2010 and will be asked to attend the Finest Awards on April 15, 2010.

The winner of last year's contest was Diana Lazo from San Diego State University.

Good luck!

Cap & Gowns

Cap & GownS

The Cap and Gown company will be here on March 12 during advisory to explain the ordering process.

They will then come the following week: 3/16 to take orders; on 3/17 in the evening to take

orders an talk to parents; and on Saturday 3/20 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am to take orders.

The gowns are $35.00.

The later you wait to order, the more expense the gowns cost ($80+).

If you order and do not graduate you can get a refund- two weeks prior to graduation.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego

http://www.mlkccsd.org/grants.html

PROM DRESSES- FREE!!!

If the expenses surrounding prom are making it too hard to attend, then The Princess Project is for you!

§ The Princess Project has FREE, beautiful dresses and accessories for San Diego area girls who would otherwise miss out on prom due to expenses.

§ The boutique event is March 20th, 21st, and 27th from 9:00am -5:00pm

§ Girls determine their own financial need.

§ Appointments are required. Location will be provided once an appointment is made.

§ Each girl is allowed to receive ONE dress, plus one accessory.

§ Advanced registration is required.

To sign up, please contact Vicky Morrison at vicky@princessproject.org

§ Each girl MUST bring her valid high school ID.

§ Dresses will be replenished throughout the event -- there will be plenty to choose from!

§ An adult cannot shop for a girl unless that girl is present.

For more information, visit www.princessproject.org

Saturday School Credit

Save the date!

Science Opportunity Day

Tuesday, March 23^rd -- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

MSE Quad/330 Building Patio, Southwestern College

Science Opportunity Day gives our SWC engineering & science students a chance to begin knowing what engineering & science professionals do for a living.

Representatives from engineering & science industries are invited to talk about enrichment programs, job opportunities, research and development, summer internships and exciting careers in engineering & science.

We will also have popcorn and music!

Participation is free of charge!

Early bird: Please email or call to reserve a table(s)

COSMOS

1) The 2010 COSMOS application is now available online. You can access the application, which is shared between all four COSMOS sites, here: https://cosmos-app.ucdavis.edu/ This site also contains links to download the application worksheet, which students can use to prepare for submitting the online application. The application period will be open until 5:00 PM on March 15^th. If you have any questions about the application process or about the program in general, please take a look at our website: http://cosmos.ucsd.edu/, especially the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. A COSMOS flyer can be downloaded at http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/docs/flyer2010.pdf (English version)

http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/docs/flyer2010sp.pdf (Spanish version)

If you would like to receive hard copies of this double-sided flyer, please email me your mailing address and number of copies.

2) The UCSD COSMOS 2010 Open House presentation can be accessed our website: http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/prospective_students/docs/2010_openhouse.pdf We have also posted video from the Open House on our Youtube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/cosmosucsd

FASFA- DEADLINE March 2nd

REMINDER! FAFSA deadline- March 2nd.

5 days left!

Scholarship

The Navy League is now accepting Scholarship Applications for the 2010/2011

school year. This Scholarship is good for "Up to $15,000/year for tuition,

books, and fees for a maximum of 4 years." The eligibility requirements are

listed below and are also on the flyer.

Eligibility:

* Dependent child of active duty, retired, or deceased Naval Service (USN or

USMC) resident in the state of California

* Graduating senior in the top 10% of high school graduating class

* Evidence of acceptance for Fall 2010 by an accredited 4-year college or

university in the United States

* Proof of financial need

All candidates must complete an Application. If the candidate has had

unusual or extraordinary financial hardship in the family, due to loss of

job, income, or additional expenses, then they may also complete a "Special

Circumstances Form" to be submitted with the Application Package. This form

does not apply for mortgages. Visit the website to download forms, read Mr.

Kreiglowa's biography, and see the flyer. www.navyleague-sd.com

Thanks again for taking time to see us and helping us get the word out to

the families. Have a great day.

Fondly,

Kirsten Webb, MS.Ed

FASFA- DEADLINE March 2nd

There are only a few days left to fill out the FAFSA!!! (6 days)

The deadline is March 2nd.

YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID IF YOU DO NOT FILL OUT A FAFSA BEFORE THIS DEADLINE!

Stop by the Student Center for assistance or see the CAL SOAP blog posting for CASH FOR COLLEGE $$$$$$$$$$$

$2000 Scholarship- Deadline March 20th

Jessie Klicka Foundation

www.sdcoe.net/scholarship/sandiego.asp

One two applications can be sent in from SciTech.

Turn in your applications to Mrs. Murphy by March 20th

$1500 Scholarship- Deadline April 1st

CalRTA

www.area11.calrta.org/DIV4.html

or See SciTech office for an application

Scholarship- Deadline April 1, 2010

www.sdyouth.org

Boys & Girls Club Scholarship

Your portfolio must include...

Portfolio List

Please submit the following items to be included in your portfolio:

1. List of essential questions and research questions related to your exhibition
2. Exhibition paper outline or organizer
3. Polished final draft of exhibition paper (titled, single spaced, copied front and back)
4. Faculty panel member assessment of exhibition paper using criteria
5. Bibliography
6. Resume
7. 5 Year Plan
8. Final Reflection on Exhibition

IMPORTANT!

Please Read:

Seniors, a lot of you did not follow my directions for signing up for the group. A lot of your names you have are not professional and what I was asking for. I know some of you I even told you the name you have in the group is not acceptable and some of you may not know how to set this, by default it shows your email which is kind of a bad thing. I want you to just have your first and last name as what is showing in the group. No aka, no first name, no first name last initial. If your name is on the list below and do not fix this by the start of school tomorrow your name will be deleted and you will not be updated on important information about your senior exhibition, mandatory blog posts, scholarships and graduation. Thank you.

*AnDrEa*
Adrian(Young Roots)Suarez
Angel (Beach~Olas) Hernandez
alan.potterton@yahoo.com 
ceja_Alejandro@yahoo.com
Cobra X7
CVanndaro@yahoo.com
freakenfreak@ymail.com
Freddy
Enoch
eze2010j@yahoo.com
Gian_12ga@hotmail.com 
Ivan G.
julioaudelo@aol.com
Latycia
laura_miramontes@yahoo.com
mariobautistajr090392@yahoo.com
mawi_2010@yahoo.com
Nico J.
s.plancarte45@yahoo.com
taylorbazley2010@yahoo.com

Pictures on how to do this:

 

 

Your First Topic

Get ready to start blogging!
Hey, seniors here is your first blog topic! You should have most of it already so just paraphrase what you have. Make sure you check the rubric we are using to grade you post.

Here is your topic:

What is your presentation question, what do you know about it and why did you pick it? How do you plan on answering your question?

The deadline for this is Sunday 11:59pm and no later.

*** please remember to add your advisory teacher's email to your BlogSend address. Read part 4 of getting started if you have not done this. If you have not done this you will not get credit for your post!*** 

Getting Started Update

Hey, for the ones that have their blog set up and everything getting started has been updated. Please read it and add the last part.

Rubric

Blog Grading Rubric

Content – 5 Points        
4-5 Points:
The topic fully discussed with several examples from your experiences and research with a minimum word count of 250.

2-3 Points:
The topic only a little discussed with only one example provided and your word count was a little less than 250.

0-1 Point:
The topic was barely discussed with no examples provided and word count was less than 200.

Coherency and Organization – 5 Points
4-5 Points:
Your post is coherent and well-organized.

2-3 Points:
Your post is somewhat difficult to follow.

0-1 Point:
Your post is not organized at all.

Spelling and Punctuation – 5 Points
4-5 Points:
Few spelling and grammatical errors in your blog post.

2-3 Points:
There are many spelling and grammatical, but still comprehensible.

0-1 Point:
You post is unclear due to spelling or grammar errors.

Creativity – 5 Points
4-5 Points:
You showed time, forethought and planning about the topic question and included pictures, links and other outside resources.  

2-3 Points:
A semi-creative presentation without pictures or links, but still showing you thought about your post.

0-1 Point:
A completely uncreative post, you just answer the question.

Ford Scholarships

WOW!! You all make me PROUD! The FORD scholarships that were turned in were OUTSTANDING! I am very confident that we will have winners. Please keep working on your scholarships. Remember- it is FREE money! $$$ It is much easier to apply for scholarships than to work for minimum wage!!

College Admissions

If you have received notice that you've been admitted to a 4 year University please share the news with us! Stop by my office or send me and e-mail and let me know where you've been accepted to.

-Mrs. Murphy

amurphy@sandi.net

UC wait list information

UC to Wait-list Some Freshman Applicants
For the first time in its history, UC will implement a waitlist process for fall 2010 freshman admissions. All campuses, except UCLA and UC Merced, will participate.

The university is faced with an overenrollment of more than 15,000 students and must carefully balance new student enrollment with state funding. A waitlist is an enrollment management tool that enables campuses to attain their enrollment targets with greater precision while offering a space to as many deserving students as possible.

What students need to know:

• They might receive waitlist offers from more than one campus. Students may accept as many offers as they wish.
• Once offered a spot on a waitlist, they must opt in. Instructions for doing so will be included with the waitlist notification.
• Even if they accept a waitlist offer (or several), students should submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to a UC campus or other institution they have been accepted to. If they later accept an offer of admission from a campus where they have been wait-listed, they will forfeit their deposit at the first campus.
• Wait-listed applicants will be notified no later than June 1 so families can plan appropriately.
• Preliminary financial aid awards will be sent shortly after offers of admission and before applicants have to make a decision about accepting. Additionally, SIRs of wait-listed students will be considered on time for purposes of housing and orientation, provided they are submitted by the deadline stated in the offer of admission.
• Eligible applicants who don’t receive an admission offer from any campus they applied to will be in the referral pool, even if they are on the waitlist at another campus.
• Campuses will still consider appeals. Applicants who feel they have grounds for an appeal should submit one, but they should keep in mind that the purpose of the appeals process is to deal with errors and compelling new information and hardship. Students cannot appeal for a spot on the waitlist.
  

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships

Named for the first African American to walk in space, a new scholarship is now available to encourage minority students to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are for 2010 graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools.

Four scholarships for two males and two females -- $5,000 each -- will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf of the former astronaut, physician and businessman. The scholarship application and guidelines can be found at: http://www.cgcs.org/Awards/Harris_Scholarship.pdf. Deadline for student submissions is Friday, May 14.

iVIE Competition Underway

iVIE Competition Underway

The 9th annual student media competition, iVIE, is officially underway. The 2010 categories are posted at http://ivieawards.org/. The contest for K-12 students in San Diego County offers great prizes, an exciting "Oscar style" awards ceremony and festival for all nominees with student work featured on a commercial theater screen. Dozens of San Diego Unified schools and talented students typically participate each year. For 2010, an online/upload site will be set up for all entries. Visit the website or contact Heidi Schlageter, County Office of Education, at heidis@sdcoe.net or (858) 292-3505 for more information. Deadline for entries is Friday, April 9, at 5 p.m.

Navy Scholarships Available

Navy Scholarships Available

The Navy League is accepting scholarship applications for the 2010/11 school year. Scholarships are offered for up to $15,000 per year in tuition, books and fees for a maximum of 4 years. Go to www.navyleague-sd.com for eligibility requirements and more information, or see flier and application. A special circumstances form can be submitted with the application package for unusual or extraordinary financial hardships. Application deadline is Wednesday, March 31.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Hey, seniors only a few more months and you are a high school graduate! You want to be a high school graduate right? Well one thing you have to do is blog, blog like your future depends on it, because well, it does.

Step 1:
You have to set up a Google account

• Go to google.com/accounts 
• Fill out the stuff they ask for. You are smart, I don't think you need help with this
• No you don't need a Gmail account. Gmail is awesome though and it's a good time to ditch that unprofessional ghettoboi619@whatever.com that you love so much.
• Make your account name professional; use your name  so we know who you are.

Step 2:
Join our Google group

• Make sure you are logged into your Google account.
• Go to google.com/group/scitechseniors 
• Click the apply for this group link
• A team of highly trained and awesome people (mainly Mr. Mike) will accept you and let you join this prestigious group.
• Again use your name for your nickname so we know who you are. If you do not use your name I will deny access and you will be shunned by your peers.
• Here you can ask questions and we will try to answer it.

Step 3:
Create your blog.

• Your still signed into your Google account right? Okay good, make sure you are.
• Go to blogger.com
• Set up your blog
• You blog title should be professional; your name should be fine.Your blog address should be sdhsFirstnameLastname.blogspot.com
• EX: sdhsJonMikulanis.com

Step 4:

Add your advisor’s email as a BlogSend address. This will send us an email as soon as you post.

• Click Customize in the upper right hand part of the window

• Click the Settings tab, then click email and mobile.
• In the BlogSend Address box add your advisors email
• Mr. Mikulanis – JMikulanis@sandi.net
• Mr. Degroot – ADegroot@sandi.net
• Mr. Marquez – CMarquez@sandi.net

 Oh follow our blog!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Show Me the Money!!$$$$$$$$$$

Financial Aid Night

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Location: Library / Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

"Show me the Money"

NO RSVP REQUIRED

Marcus Thompson - Student Center Services - (619) 525-7455 ext. 2373

NOTE: Please review attachment for additional information