12/19/06-1/3/07
The Inside Track for parents of:

All Students -
The holiday recess begins next Monday, December 25th. Our first day back will be Tuesday, January 2nd.
All of the 15wk. progress reports have been mailed out. We thank you for your patience.

Sophomores/Juniors -
We have received the PSAT & PLAN results and will be meeting with students in January to explain how to read the score reports.

Seniors -
Whenever the SUNY APC (application processing center) receives an application they automatically send a postcard to students saying they do not have the student's transcript. Students often come to us in a panic saying we have not sent out their transcript, but this is usually not the case. Many times the transcript goes directly to the college, or SUNY APC has received it, but has not processed it yet. If you get one of these postcards please do not panic. You can check with student services and we can give you the date that it was sent out. We met as a department, and have decided that we will begin sending verification postcards home to parents notifying you that a transcript has been sent, which school(s) it was sent to, and the date it was sent. If students include an e-mail address on the transcript request form, we will also send them verification via e-mail. We hope that this helps clear up any confusion and aids in streamlining the college process.

Remember you can begin filling out the FAFSA on-line beginning January 2nd!
The financial aid night for parents is January 9th at 7:00 in the HS aud.


Check out these scholarships: (taken from the "Big Red Binder" in the Career Center)

Canisius Music Scholarships
Who: Seniors planning on attending Canisius as a music major.
How Much: $2000
Deadline:January 15, 2007
Requirements: five-minute audition tape
How: Information and applications available in the "Big Red Binder"


Canisius Studio Art Scholarships
Who: Seniors planning on attending Canisius as an art major.
How Much: $2,000
Deadline: January 26, 2007
Requirements: See the "Big Red Binder" for details
How: Information and applications available in the "Big Red Binder"

Teachers:
If there is something special you are doing in your classrooms or you have information that you would like parents to know about email it to me and I will include it here!


Career Corner - If you have a little time over the holidays take a look at studentjobs.gov. This website is designed for high school students to learn more about careers available to them in the federal government. Some they can start at while still in high school. Below is a factsheet taken from the website describing the STEP program.

Federal Employment Information Factsheet EI-1
Updated 09/07/2006
Student Educational Employment
SCHOOL AND WORK ..……. A REWARDING COMBINATION
Gain valuable work experience……while you're still in school…...and get paid for it!
Thank you for your interest in student employment with the Federal Government. The U.S. Office of
Personnel Management has consolidated the previous programs (e.g., Cooperative Education, Stay-in-
School, Federal Junior Fellowship, and Summer Aid Programs) into the new Student Educational
Employment Program. This new program combines key features of the old programs along with added
flexibilities to produce a more effective and streamlined program.
The Federal Government has always looked to educational institutions to find people who have the skills
needed to meet its future employment needs. That's why we created the Student Educational
Employment Program to attract talented students to Federal public service. It's an opportunity to earn
money and continue your education, to train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the
national Government, and to combine your academic study with on-the-job experience.
Most Federal agencies use this program. Some develop additional student, intern, or fellowship
programs to meet their specific business needs.
No matter what agency you choose, the Student Educational Employment Program will introduce you to
the advantages and challenges of working for the United States Government.
WHAT IS THE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM?
The Student Educational Employment Program has two components; student temporary employment
and student career experience. It is available to all levels of students: high school, vocational and
technical, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, graduate degree, and professional degree students.
1) STUDENT TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT COMPONENT
Job opportunities under this component offer you temporary employment. Employment can range from
summer jobs to positions that can last for as long as you are a student. These employment
opportunities need not necessarily be related to your academic field of study.
2) STUDENT CAREER EXPERIENCE COMPONENT
This component offers you valuable work experience directly related to your academic field of study. It
provides formal periods of work and study while you are attending school. It requires a commitment by
you, your school, and the employing Federal agency. You may be eligible for permanent employment
under this component after successfully completing your education and meeting work requirements.

Go to studentjobs.gov to learn more!