We’re almost through with the first quarter of senior year (1/4 done!!), and hopefully you have established your plan of action to finish your high school career strong. Please remember that there are a couple of days next week where we will not have a regular schedule:
Tuesday, November 3rd Election Day! and no school for students (Great day to go see our field hockey team in the regional playoff!)
Friday, November 6th Early Release at 1:15 for Teacher Work Day
First quarter report cards will be mailed out the week of November 9th, and grades will be finalized in PowerSchool by that date.
November Brings the First Big Deadlines of the School Year
As we start the new month by turning our clocks back and hour (on Sunday), we get a little more time to make sure you don’t miss some important deadlines:
November 1st: Priority and a number of Early Action/Early Decision Due Dates
November 4th: Onsite Admissions for Virginia State University (apply online by 11/2, and register in the College and Career Center) flier
November 6th: Norther Virginia Community College Pathways Program Application is due to your counselor
As Soon As Possible: Sign up for the November 20th ASVAB test
November 17th: Presentation for College Bound Athletes
In addition, at the recent NACAC College Fair in DC, there were a number of important resources available that we wanted to share:
4 Step Guide to the College Admissions Process
Links to Important Websites for College Planning
The College Planning Process for Seniors and for Families
You can also find links to these documents on NACAC’s website, and many more great college planning resources by clicking here.
Celebrating Healthy Choices
Always striving to keep the whole student in mind, we wanted to share this information about Red Ribbon Week and maintaining a healthy, drug free, lifestyle. Take a look at this great resource:
Also, for more great information on some healthy ways to deal with stress, take a look at the latest post in our sensational Social Worker Space from the fabulous Mrs. Parcell (link).
$cholar$hip$
Have you taken a look at Mrs. Feldman’s November Scholarship list (link). The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria application goes live November 1st, so take a look this weekend! Also, take a look at this scholarship opportunity with a new deadline, and perfect for Government students:
One hundred seventy five high school juniors and seniors statewide will be selected to participate in the inaugural offering of the course from December 2015 through April 2016. Three dual-enrollment college credits will be offered through Thomas Nelson Community college with costs underwritten by the VSGC. The application deadline is November 8. Flier
http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS/
College Essay Writing Resources
Are you having difficulty writing your college admission essay? We have a lot of great resources available for you. Between our fabulous essaymom.net, Scholarship Fund office, English teachers, Writing Center during lunch, and a host of other great writing supports, we just learned of another great resource. Take a look at Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Easy Steps by Alan Gelb for more ideas on writing a great essay.
TC Campus College Visits
The list of colleges coming to visit our campus is slowly dwindling, but there are still some great opportunities to explore some additional colleges. Take a look at the list below and schedule on Naviance and in the College and Career Center today:
University of Connecticut
11/2/15 12:00 PM
Virginia State University
11/4/15 11:30 AM
Pace University, New York City
11/4/15 2:15 PM
Virginia Tech
11/9/15 2:00 PM
Hofstra University
11/10/15 9:00 AM
The Ohio State University
11/11/15 10:30 AM
Spelman College
11/12/15 12:00 PM
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
11/19/15 11:30 AM
Last, but not least, the next round of senior meetings will be occurring in November. This will be an opportunity to complete the “pink packet” for those of you who are not applying Early Action/Decision or Priority. If you did apply early, this will be a chance to review your regular decision college choices, and consider some more. Here is the schedule as of now:
Senior College Planning Meetings
Don’t forget it’s Daylight Savings time this weekend, so set your clock your clocks back after you get in from Halloween festivities, or before you begin Dia de los muertos. Enjoy and be safe!
