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Inside Track 5/1/07-5/8/07 |
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Tuesday, 01 May 2007 |
5/1/07-5/8/07
The Inside Track for parents of:
All Students -
Regents Review Live! 2007
Regents Review Live! 2007 airs May 7- 23 across New York State.
Schedules for each viewing are available at http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/
You can also check out http://www.regentsprep.org/ for more regents review information and help.
Also...
Registration forms for the "Sheriff & Youth Live-In Camp Program" are available in the counseling center office. The 5 day 4 night camp program is looking for students (ages 14-16) with an interest in school and community activities, and a desire to interact with the deputies and other teenagers of diverse backgrounds. The recreational activities include: mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, low ropes course and many more activities. The camp sessions will take place Monday, August 20th through Friday, August 24, 2007 at Camp Lakeland in Franklinville, New York. There is no cost to attend this program.
Freshmen & Sophomores -
Q: If a child fails a couple of classes, what determines which grade they are placed in next year?
A: To be considered a Sophomore, a student must have at least 4 credits and three of those credits must be in English, social studies, math or science. To be a Junior, a student needs 10 credits, of which 3 must be in English, or social studies. Students are considered Seniors when they have enough credits and requirements met to graduate by August of the current school year. (August graduates are NOT allowed to walk across the stage in June)
Seniors -
The registration deadline for the 6/9/07 ACT exam is this Friday (5/4)
Check out these scholarships: (taken from the "Big Red Binder" in the Career Center)
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Scholarships
Who: Seniors
How Much: 11 months of employment & free equipment.
Deadline: May 18, 2007
Requirements: 2 years of vocational training in sheet metal workers related field (HVAC, Welding, Autobody)
How: See the "Big Red Binder" for more information
Erie County Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Organization
Who: Seniors who are firefighters or immediate family of a firefighter
How Much: Not listed
Deadline: June 1, 2007
Requirements: See the "Big Red Binder" for more information
How: See the "Big Red Binder" for more information
Career Corner -
Many students who dream of becoming professional athletes do not realize that many professional athletes move on to a second career after they retire from pro sports. See http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/01/0130_lifeafter_sports/index_01.htm for an interesting slideshow of what some athletes decided to do after retirement.
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