First interim grades are finalized, and we are moving on to Senior Success Week. Now that you know where you stand in your classes, and you have started to complete your college application process, you are going to have an amazing gift of time to get a lot done next week. Take a look at the Senior Success Week Schedule, and be ready to plan to use your time wisely:
With a relatively short week ahead, and a lot for each of you to do, this week’s newsletter is full of some upcoming opportunities for you to explore…
TC Williams College Fair is Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Seniors who are interested in finalizing your plans for after high school, Tuesday is your day to shine. The TC Williams College Fair is coming, and there will be lots of representatives from colleges, military, and some potential career paths ready to talk with you about your future. Come dressed to impress, and have your transcript, resume and test scores on hand, just in case. Sign up ahead of time by registering online at www.gotocollegefairs.com prior to attending the fair so that you can avoid having to fill out information cards all night long. We can’t wait to see you there taking full advantage of this opportunity taking place right on our campus from 7-9 PM. In addition, don’t miss the other colleges that are coming for visits through the month of November:
Link to list of colleges visiting TC through November
Sign up through your Naviance account today, and explore some colleges that you never would have heard about had you not done some research in Naviance prior to their visit!
Looking for an Alternative Year After High School
In all the talk about college, some of you have been thinking about an alternative experience for that first year out of high school. Have you thought about taking a year to enhance your skills and learn more about the world of work before you commit to a major. Well then take a moment to think about taking a Year Up! This is a program designed for recent high school graduates to spend a year exploring their opportunities, while making the most of their resources. They have been holding informational sessions over the past month (flier link), and you can learn more via their flier and/or website. Please see Mrs. Parcell for more information about this great alternative that could lead to a great future.
SATURDAY LEARNING ACADEMY is Officially Underway
If you are in need of some time to get work done on the weekend, and need a place where a teacher is available to provide assistance in English, History, Math, or science. You can sign yourself in during the 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM window of opportunity to get a lot of work done, and then enjoy the rest of your weekend. This is an ideal situation for students taking online courses, and having a difficult time scheduling time during the week.
TARGET HIRING EVENT
Thursday, October 15, 2015
This event starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp!
Hosted by: Alexandria Workforce Development Center
Where: 1900 N. Beauregard St., Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22311
RSVP by October 14, 2015 at: www.alexandriawdc.eventbrite.com
Prepare for the event:
• Please arrive on time
• Dress professionally
• Bring a copy of your resume
For more information be sure to stop by our College and Career Center.
Mayor’s Campaign to End Bullying Kicks Off for 2015
October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. It’s time to continue the efforts to end bullying in Alexandria.
The next Mayor’s Campaign to End Bullying stakeholder’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the T.C. Williams High School King Street Campus, in the Rotunda. We hope to see everyone there! If you haven’t had the chance to attend previous meetings, please come – it’s never too late get involved. Let us know you’re coming: RSVP online by October 23.
FREE Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will be hosting a Performing and Visual Arts College Fair (PVA) in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The PVA program is an important resource for fine arts students interested in pursuing undergraduate programs of study in the areas of music, theater, dance, visual arts, graphic design, film production, and other related disciplines. A workshop on Navigating the Performing and Visual Arts College Fair will be offered from 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. in Meeting Room 102 B. Students can pre-register for free and view the list of schools attending at www.gotomypvafair.com. For more information, please visit our web site at www.nacacnet.org/pva or call us at (800)822-6285 or see this flier and card.
Here are some exciting upcoming opportunities to learn about some of your future career options:
College Essay writing session with our very own Essay Mom, Mrs. Karen Schwarz will take place on Saturday, October 17th at 11:00 here at TC. Be sure to sign up in the College and Carer Center, and learn more about Ms. Schawrz at essaymom.net. Also, take a look at these essay writing tips from College Board (link).
Interested in learning more about pursing a medical career at Northern Virginia Community College? Don’t miss their huge Open House event on October 17th. Take a look at this link to their Open House event on the NVCC Medical Campus (flier link) and sign up today!
October 18 George Mason University Open House (must register ahead, and spaces are filling up fast! (link))
October 20th is the deadline to get approved for the 2014-2015 School Year Free/Reduced Lunch Program. The grace period will end on the 20th, so don’t delay in completing your application today. (Link) Not only is this important for your breakfast and lunch options, but it is also necessary to receive fee waivers for the ACT and SAT, which have deadlines fast approaching!
The University of Virginia Women in Engineering special High School Visitation program is scheduled for November 14th. Sign up today if you would like to attend this exciting and informative overnight experience. The application deadline is October 23rd, so don’t delay! Flier link & website link
Are you looking for tutoring to help with those challenging assignments? Take a look at this program that is being offered by Mount Zion Baptist Church in Arlington (just up the road). Flier link
Deadlines are coming up fast, and we don’t want anyone to miss an opportunity. If you are applying Early Action/Early Decision, please make sure you have turned in all of the required documents from the senior packet to Mrs. Christian way before the deadline (ie. October 15th for November 1st deadlines). Also, we have wonderful resources to help you with the next steps, so please see your counselor, Mrs. Parcell, the College and Career Center, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria and Dean Sanders to help you ease the stress of completing the tasks coming your way over the next couple of months. We are ALL here to help launch you to the next level!
Happy (and Productive) Senior Success Week!