Seniors who are wanting to take the WorkKeys test to try to qualify for the state scholarship program will be able to take the test on Friday Jan. 27th. Wondering if your senior should take this test? Seniors should take the WorkKeys if they are on track with the classes needed to meet scholarship qualifying criteria but have not yet achieved a 24 or higher on the ACT. A few things to note about scholarship criteria:
1.) Students must have a "C" or higher (83% or higher)in all classes required by the state to graduate
2.) Students must have a cumulative GPA of a "B" or higher (3.0 = 88% or higher) at the end of Sr. year
3.) Students must have taken the required courses to meet the requirements of each scholarship--I have visited with all students at least once this year about their status on this. If they don't know, they can stop in again on Monday and I will let them know if it would be beneficial for them to take the WorkKeys or not.
Please contact me with any questions you may have. Remember, this is a $6000 scholarship...if your senior is close, especially if they only need the test scores to qualify, encourage them to take the WorkKeys. The cost to take the 3 required tests is $15.00 ($5 each).
Online practice tests can be found and taken at http://www.act.org/workkeys/practice for $5.00 each.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
WorkKeys for Seniors
Seniors who are wanting to take the WorkKeys test to try to qualify for the state scholarship program will be able to take the test on Thursday Jan. 26th in the afternoon. Wondering if your senior should take this test? Seniors should take the WorkKeys if they are on track with the classes needed to meet scholarship qualifying criteria but have not yet achieved a 24 or higher on the ACT. A few things to note:
1.) Students must have a "C" or higher (83% or higher)in all classes required by the state to graduate
2.) Students must have a cumulative GPA of a "B" or higher (3.0 = 88% or higher) at the end of Sr. year
3.) Students must have taken the required courses to meet the requirements of each scholarship--I have visited with all students at least once this year about their status on this. If they don't know, they can stop in again on Monday and I will let them know if it would be beneficial for them to take the WorkKeys.
Please contact me with any questions you may have. Remember, this is a $6000 scholarship...if your senior is close, especially if they only need the test scores to qualify, encourage them to take the WorkKeys. The cost to take the 3 required tests is $15.00 ($5 each).
Online practice tests can be found and taken at http://www.act.org/workkeys/practice for $5.00 each.
1.) Students must have a "C" or higher (83% or higher)in all classes required by the state to graduate
2.) Students must have a cumulative GPA of a "B" or higher (3.0 = 88% or higher) at the end of Sr. year
3.) Students must have taken the required courses to meet the requirements of each scholarship--I have visited with all students at least once this year about their status on this. If they don't know, they can stop in again on Monday and I will let them know if it would be beneficial for them to take the WorkKeys.
Please contact me with any questions you may have. Remember, this is a $6000 scholarship...if your senior is close, especially if they only need the test scores to qualify, encourage them to take the WorkKeys. The cost to take the 3 required tests is $15.00 ($5 each).
Online practice tests can be found and taken at http://www.act.org/workkeys/practice for $5.00 each.
Queen Bees & Wannabes: Parent Ed. Book Club
Are you concerned about the modern day pressures faced by your tween or teenage daughter?
There will be a book club format discussion based on the book "Queen Bees & Wannabes" of the following topics :
Group will meet Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 7:00—8:00PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 138 3rd St NW, Valley City. Books will be available for purchase ($10).
There will be a book club format discussion based on the book "Queen Bees & Wannabes" of the following topics :
- How girls’ experiences before adolescence impact their teen years, future relationships, and overall success.
- Different roles girls play as Queen Bees, Targets, and Bystanders, and how this defines how they are treated.
- Girls’ power plays–from fake apologies to text messages.
- Where boys fit into the equation of girl conflicts and how you can help your daughter hold her own with the opposite sex.
- Checking your baggage–recognizing how your experiences impact the way you parent.
- How to be sanely involved in your daughter’s difficult, yet common social conflicts.
Call the Parent Resource Center at 845-8528 to register no later than February 3rd.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
North Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarships
North Dakota Farm Bureau's P&E Committee oversees a variety of scholarships to help those not only studying for careers, but for those who are attending college to change careers.
The scholarships are offered online each year, with a due date of March 15. Scholarship recipients will receive notice of award in July.
Available scholarships are:
North Dakota Farm Bureau Becki Palmer Scholarship (for high school seniors). This $500 scholarship will recognize academic achievement as well as leadership skills of high school seniors. Becki Palmer was an employee of NDFB who played an integral role in teaching North Dakota youth, and in bringing the message of agriculture and safety to children across North Dakota. Becki understood the importance of scholarship opportunities because of her involvement in the scholarship programs of NDFB and Dollars for Scholars. Online form, pdf, Word
North Dakota Farm Bureau Agriculture Scholarship (for college-age students). This $500 scholarship is for an undergraduate student majoring in agriculture that has completed or will be completing their freshman year of post-secondary school. Online form, pdf, Word
North Dakota Farm Bureau Family Member Scholarship (for college-age students). This $500 scholarship will recognize academic achievements as well as leadership skills of college-age students. Online form, pdf, Word
North Dakota Farm Bureau Graduate Scholarship (for masters or doctorate students).
This $1,000 scholarship is for graduate level students pursuing a masters or doctorate and will recognize academic achievements as well as leadership skills. Online form, pdf, Word
The scholarships are offered online each year, with a due date of March 15. Scholarship recipients will receive notice of award in July.
Available scholarships are:
North Dakota Farm Bureau Becki Palmer Scholarship (for high school seniors). This $500 scholarship will recognize academic achievement as well as leadership skills of high school seniors. Becki Palmer was an employee of NDFB who played an integral role in teaching North Dakota youth, and in bringing the message of agriculture and safety to children across North Dakota. Becki understood the importance of scholarship opportunities because of her involvement in the scholarship programs of NDFB and Dollars for Scholars. Online form, pdf, Word
North Dakota Farm Bureau Agriculture Scholarship (for college-age students). This $500 scholarship is for an undergraduate student majoring in agriculture that has completed or will be completing their freshman year of post-secondary school. Online form, pdf, Word
North Dakota Farm Bureau Family Member Scholarship (for college-age students). This $500 scholarship will recognize academic achievements as well as leadership skills of college-age students. Online form, pdf, Word
North Dakota Farm Bureau Graduate Scholarship (for masters or doctorate students).
This $1,000 scholarship is for graduate level students pursuing a masters or doctorate and will recognize academic achievements as well as leadership skills. Online form, pdf, Word
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Upcoming SDSU Visit Programs
Among more than 140 majors, SDSU has 4 main programs they are known for: Nursing, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and Engineering. Students interested in pursuing degrees in any of these 4 areas of study might be interested in learning more about South Dakota State University located in Brookings, SD. Here are some of their upcoming events:
Junior Day will be held Saturday, January 28th. Find more information at www.sdstate.edu (Keyword: Junior Day. Eager sophomores are welcome too!
Jackrabbit Preview Days are held on Fridays and are a great opportunity for seniors or juniors. Space is limited for these days and programs fill up quickly. Register early (at least 2 weeks before your visit) by going to www.sdstate.edu (Keyword: Preview)
One-on-One visits are also available Monday-Friday between 8 and 5. Visits can be scheduled by calling the Admissions Office at 800-952-3541 or going to www.sdstate.edu (Keyword: weekday visit)
Junior Day will be held Saturday, January 28th. Find more information at www.sdstate.edu (Keyword: Junior Day. Eager sophomores are welcome too!
Jackrabbit Preview Days are held on Fridays and are a great opportunity for seniors or juniors. Space is limited for these days and programs fill up quickly. Register early (at least 2 weeks before your visit) by going to www.sdstate.edu (Keyword: Preview)
One-on-One visits are also available Monday-Friday between 8 and 5. Visits can be scheduled by calling the Admissions Office at 800-952-3541 or going to www.sdstate.edu (Keyword: weekday visit)
St. Olaf Summer Camps
St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN offers a number of camps for students of various ages to participate in during the summer months. There camps include:
- Diving & Swim Camps
- Engineering & Physics Camp for Girls
- Music Camp
- OleChess Camp
- Piano Academy
- Theater Camps
SD School of Mines Summer Youth Camps
SD School of Mines & Technology has a number of summer camps available for students in grades 6-12. Here is list of camps, dates & cost (Scholarships are available):
Space Adventures! Camp--Students explore astronomy & space engineering
Grades 6-8 July 15-20
Grades 9-12 July 22-27
$525
Super Science Honors Institute--Students explore Physics, Earth Science, Astronomy, & Chemisty
Grades 6-8 July 8-13
$525
Socket to Me! Computer Camp--Students explore Informational Technology, Computer Programing & Computer Engineering
Grades 7-10--Boys June 3-8; Girls June 10-15
$525
Youth Geology Field Camp--Students explore Geology and what it would be like to be a Geologist
Grades 6-8 June 3-6 $424
Grades 9-12 June 10-15 $550
Chemical & Biological Engineering Institute--Students gain a great pre-college experience in the Chemical & Biological Engineering career path
Grades 10-12 July 22-26
$550
Forensics & Materials Engineering Institute--Students explore Forensics Engineering & Material Analysis
Grades 10-12 July 8-12
$550
For more information, students can grab a brochure from the counselor bulletin board, visit www.sdsmt.edu/learn or call (605)394-2693
Space Adventures! Camp--Students explore astronomy & space engineering
Grades 6-8 July 15-20
Grades 9-12 July 22-27
$525
Super Science Honors Institute--Students explore Physics, Earth Science, Astronomy, & Chemisty
Grades 6-8 July 8-13
$525
Socket to Me! Computer Camp--Students explore Informational Technology, Computer Programing & Computer Engineering
Grades 7-10--Boys June 3-8; Girls June 10-15
$525
Youth Geology Field Camp--Students explore Geology and what it would be like to be a Geologist
Grades 6-8 June 3-6 $424
Grades 9-12 June 10-15 $550
Chemical & Biological Engineering Institute--Students gain a great pre-college experience in the Chemical & Biological Engineering career path
Grades 10-12 July 22-26
$550
Forensics & Materials Engineering Institute--Students explore Forensics Engineering & Material Analysis
Grades 10-12 July 8-12
$550
For more information, students can grab a brochure from the counselor bulletin board, visit www.sdsmt.edu/learn or call (605)394-2693
Dickey Rural Network Scholarship
Awards
In 2012, DRN will award five (5) $500 scholarships to high school seniors whose parents or guardians receive their telecommunication services from DRN. FRS will award thirty (30) $2,500 scholarships to rural high school seniors, one per geographic region of the NTCA membership and one to a student sponsored by a NTCA associate member. The remaining nineteen (19) awards will be distributed proportionate to the number of applications received per region. FRS will fund $2,000 of each scholarship, with the sponsoring organization of each winning student providing a $500 match.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Receive any telecommunications service from DRN.
• Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.
• Have at least a C grade point average (GPA).
• Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.
Deadline is Feb. 15th. Application can be found and filled out at
National Youth Science Camp
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple is seeking two high school seniors to receive a full scholarship to the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia from June 27 to July 21, 2012. Applicants must have an interest in scientific leadership. The deadline to apply is February 17. For more information or application forms, contact the ND Selection Coordinator Glenda Fauske (Foss-key) at (701) 228-5446 or visit http://c2e2.gscience.org to print off an application form.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Attention: Sophomores!!!
North Dakota offers 2 exceptional leadership seminars for students who are entering their junior year of high school.
Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar & North Dakota Leadership Seminar both offer students a fun, educational, and character building experience. All sophomore students are encouraged to apply and then are selected as representatives by a LMHS committee who reviews applicant essays unanimously.
During your seminar experience, you will discover and sharpen your leadership skills; you will come face-to-face with current leaders in such fields as government, media, business and education; and, you will be taught how to think, not what to think, empowering you to value your own opinions and ideas, and to find the courage to express those opinions among your peers. Then, you are challenged you to take your experience back to your home, school and community and make a difference for others.
Attending one of these leadership programs is a great chance for you to stand out and be outstanding; to show others who you are and what you can do. It’s an open door to lifelong leadership and service opportunities.
Check out the following links for more information and if you are interested in applying please see Ms. Hendrickson for application details.
www.hoby.org
www.ndleadership.org
Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar & North Dakota Leadership Seminar both offer students a fun, educational, and character building experience. All sophomore students are encouraged to apply and then are selected as representatives by a LMHS committee who reviews applicant essays unanimously.
During your seminar experience, you will discover and sharpen your leadership skills; you will come face-to-face with current leaders in such fields as government, media, business and education; and, you will be taught how to think, not what to think, empowering you to value your own opinions and ideas, and to find the courage to express those opinions among your peers. Then, you are challenged you to take your experience back to your home, school and community and make a difference for others.
Attending one of these leadership programs is a great chance for you to stand out and be outstanding; to show others who you are and what you can do. It’s an open door to lifelong leadership and service opportunities.
Check out the following links for more information and if you are interested in applying please see Ms. Hendrickson for application details.
www.hoby.org
www.ndleadership.org
West Point Summer Leaders Seminar
West Point conducts the Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) for high school juniors going into their senior year. It is a fast-paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics conducted during the couple of weeks in June each year. West Point cadets serve as squad leaders for all aspects of the week-long seminar. Approximately 1000 high school juniors are selected to attend the seminar each year from an applicant pool of approximately 3000-4000 students. A rolling acceptance process is used so if interested be sure to apply early.
The average cost of the SLS is around $350.00 which covers room, board, some clothing items, and all classroom/training materials. It does not cover transportation to / from West Point. There are 2 sessions to choose from:
Session 1: 2-8 June 2012
Session 2: 9-15 June 2012
This is a great opportunity for students who are considering a military career to get a glipms of military life and training!!!
For more information or to apply please visit http://admissions.westpoint.edu/summer_program.html
The average cost of the SLS is around $350.00 which covers room, board, some clothing items, and all classroom/training materials. It does not cover transportation to / from West Point. There are 2 sessions to choose from:
This is a great opportunity for students who are considering a military career to get a glipms of military life and training!!!
For more information or to apply please visit http://admissions.westpoint.edu/summer_program.html
New Scholarship Opportunities
Best Buy Scholarship Program: Deadline Feb. 15, 2012
The Best Buy Scholarship Program is awarding up to $1.2 million in Scholarships!!! A total of 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students in grades 9-12. Students need to have solid grades plus some community service or work experience to qualify. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships (DAR): Deadline Feb. 15, 2012
DAR has a number of various scholarships available to students planning to pursue degrees in the areas of history, law, nursing, and education. Scholarships available are very diverse including students who are seniors as well as college students and non-traditional students. To see a complete listing of DAR Scholarships available and to access more information and application, visit http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Eagles Scholarship: Deadline Feb. 25, 2012
Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 is awarding scholarships to worthy area graduating high school seniors who plan to further their education by attending a college or tech school. Students chosen for these scholarships must not only be worthy students but must show an interest and involvement in community betterment. Scholarships will be no less than $250.00 each. Applicants parents need not be members of Eagles Aerie 2192 for scholarship consideration. Applications must be returned to the Eagles by Feb. 25, 2012. Application can be obtained from Ms. Hendrickson
The Best Buy Scholarship Program is awarding up to $1.2 million in Scholarships!!! A total of 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students in grades 9-12. Students need to have solid grades plus some community service or work experience to qualify. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships (DAR): Deadline Feb. 15, 2012
DAR has a number of various scholarships available to students planning to pursue degrees in the areas of history, law, nursing, and education. Scholarships available are very diverse including students who are seniors as well as college students and non-traditional students. To see a complete listing of DAR Scholarships available and to access more information and application, visit http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Eagles Scholarship: Deadline Feb. 25, 2012
Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 is awarding scholarships to worthy area graduating high school seniors who plan to further their education by attending a college or tech school. Students chosen for these scholarships must not only be worthy students but must show an interest and involvement in community betterment. Scholarships will be no less than $250.00 each. Applicants parents need not be members of Eagles Aerie 2192 for scholarship consideration. Applications must be returned to the Eagles by Feb. 25, 2012. Application can be obtained from Ms. Hendrickson
Win a Gateway Laptop Computer!!!
The Bank of North Dakota is giving a laptop to one lucky senior! Students can register to win by going to www.mynd-can.com. Don't miss this opportunity! You may just cut the expense of purchasing a laptop for your college bound student!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Explore HEALTH Careers
I received some information about a website that helps students interested in health related careers gain better insight into the many various career options that are available to them in this growing profession.
I have added the link to the Useful Websites list of the blog. If your child has been considering any sort of health care profession, please encourage them to check it out!
www.ExploreHealthCareers.org
I have added the link to the Useful Websites list of the blog. If your child has been considering any sort of health care profession, please encourage them to check it out!
www.ExploreHealthCareers.org
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