• Dates to Remember
• How to access your student's grades in Infinite Campus
• Student Services Monthly Update (including several scholarship opportunities!)
• U-32 Fall Craft Fair Information
• U-32 Theater presents Peter and Starcatcher
• U-32 Yearbook Orders (and info for Seniors!)
• Free Thanksgiving Meal for Washington County Residents
• VT Family Network News Oct 2023
• Helpful Links

• November 2, 3, and 4th U-32 Theater presents Peter and the Starcatcher
• November 10th Family Conferences (more info to follow)
• November 11th U-32 Fall Craft Fair

At U-32, we use a Proficiency-Based grading system that scores students on rubrics that are scaled from 0-4. Each course will score students on multiple standards in each Student Learning Outcome and student performance on each of these standards are used to determine the overall Course Score. I have created a video that shows you how to look at student progress on course standards and how to review student progress on assignments. There is also information in our guide, Understanding your child's Report Card and Transcript, on how to look at student scores.

In addition to Course Scores, we also track progress towards graduation. Progress towards graduation is on our Transcripts, where we show Course Scores that make up the Grade Point Average, and overall progress on our Student Learning Outcomes. It takes students multiple years in several courses to meet our graduation expectations in each of our Learning Outcomes and our Transcript tracks that progress.

Additional information about Infinite Campus: IC is our Student Information System that we have used for the past decade to house demographic information, grades and transcripts. IC is the program where you can review information such as attendance, grades, assignments, and schedules. Infinite Campus can be accessed through this link , which can also be found on the main page of our website in the top right corner. If you get to this page and do not have access to Infinite Campus you can email Tracy Martin, tmartin@u32.org, and she will provide you with access information.

You can also access the Parent Portal or Student Portal of Infinite Campus by downloading the Portal App for either Android or iPhone onto your phone and following the same login process as the website. Your view of Infinite Campus as a parent or student will be very similar no matter what platform you use. To help you see the features of Infinite Campus, I have recorded a video that I encourage you to watch. There are also other resources available from Infinite Campus that are listed below:

Campus Portal login intro video

Student Portal Guide

Parent Portal Guide

I hope that these resources are helpful as we begin to use more of the Infinite Campus functionality to communicate with our community.

https://carsonscholars.org/scholarships/current-scholars/

https://carsonscholars.org/nomination-rules-and-policies/

https://carsonscholars.org/gpa-calculation-rules-and-policies/

https://carsonscholars.org/nomination-tips-and-essay-questions/

Dual Enrollment

Vermont high school juniors and seniors can take one FREE college class during their junior and senior year. Dual enrollment gives students the opportunity to experience college while still in high school, and they can earn credit toward a college degree (saving hundreds of dollars in tuition fees). Learn more about dual enrollment at http://www.vtdualenrollment.org/

Scholarship Opportunities- NEW!

The scholarships below are accepting applications between October 16th, 2023, and December 31st, 2023. For more details about each scholarship and the eligibility requirements, read the details below carefully.

$10,000 (20 Awards)

Young Artist Award

Deadline: November 15, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (1 Award)

Copyright in the Cyberspace Scholarship

Deadline: November 30, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,000 (2 Awards)

PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship

Deadline: December 5, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$850 (3 Awards)

Youth Scholarship Program

Deadline: December 31, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,000 (12 Awards)- Deadline quickly approaching!

SM Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$25,000 (1 Award)- Deadline quickly approaching!

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: November 1, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (50 Awards)- Deadline quickly approaching!

No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship

Deadline: October 29, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$50,000 (1 Award)

Niche Scholarships

Deadline: December 14, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$40,000 (24 Awards)- Deadline quickly approaching!

Big Future Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,500 (12 Awards)- Deadline quickly approaching!

SP Scholarships

Deadline: October 31, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

VIEW ALL SCHOLARSHIPS

Vermont Presidential Scholarship

The Saint Michael's College Vermont Presidential Scholarship is bestowed upon Vermont's highest achieving students, and offers awards ranging from $22,000 to full tuition (renewable over four years). This scholarship reflects our commitment to providing Vermont students with the educational opportunities they need and deserve in order to do well and do good in the world.

Interested seniors, please nominate yourself be letting Lisa LaPlante or your school counselor know that you are interested.

U-32 can nominate up to five seniors.

Deadline to self nominate is Nov 15th.

Also, check out Naviance Student weekly …. Not Just for Seniors!

Not All Colleges and Universities Require SATs/ACTs

Not all admissions processes are created equal. One major point of difference among colleges these days is how admissions officers consider your SAT scores. More schools are de-emphasizing SAT scores as part of your application with “test optional” and “test flexible” policies. One college has even eliminated SAT scores completely!

There are now over 800 accredited, bachelor-degree granting institutions that have changed their approach to standardized test scores. (Keep in mind that the majority of colleges, especially the more prestigious schools, do still require and strongly consider your SAT scores.) Let’s take a look at the different policies and which schools no longer require applicants to submit their scores for admission. Go to www.fairtest.org for more info.

SAT / ACT Test preparation FREE

SAT test prep is offered free through Khan Academy by matching your PSAT scores. Students will learn about how to match their accounts at the December callback when they learn how to interpret their scores. ACT also offers free online ACT test prep.

Senior Calendar (see the 12th Gr PLP Course in IC for future months)

October

• TBD: VSAC Paying for College Night
• Start filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). File VSAC application. For more information, visit fafsa.ed.gov.
• Attend the VSAC presentation on filling out the FAFSA. Date TBD
• FAFSA and VSAC Applications should be filed as soon as possible.
• Complete CSS Profile if you haven’t already done so
• ACT information: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

• Check out commonapp.org to see which colleges accept the common application.
• Meet with college representatives virtually.
• Many colleges use data from CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to provide non federal financial aid. Begin applying online at profileonline.collegeboard.com. (Due to FAFSA changes, FAFSA will not be available until late December)

• Finish a draft of your essay.
• Ask teachers for recommendations. Have a resume to give teachers to help them out.
• Heads up for Early Decision and Early Action deadlines – they usually fall on either November 1st or 15th. Early Action deadline at UVM is November 1st.
• Arrange campus visits

November

• November 4th - SAT
• SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/dates-deadlines

• ACT information: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
• Meet with college representatives virtually.
• Check with your teachers, coaches, and/or TA to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent on time.
• Mail applications for colleges with “rolling” deadlines as soon as possible.
• Keep polishing your essay.
• Continue to attend meetings with college representations.
• Check in with your counselor.
• Remember; Colleges take senior grades seriously.

December

• SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/dates-deadlines
• ACT information: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
• Put the finishing touches on your essay. Be sure to proofread!
• Try to wrap up applications before winter break. Photocopy all application materials before sending them in.
• Send standardized test scores to your colleges. It can be done electronically at collegeboard.com or by phone at 800-SAT-SCORE.
• Early Decision and Early Action letters start arriving this month. Check with individual schools to confirm dates. Good luck!
• Regular applicants: call admissions offices to set up interviews if needed.
• Complete CSS Profile if you haven’t already done so
• Check in with your Counselor.

Stage 32 High School Theater is proud to present “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a charming prequel to “Peter Pan.” Good for the whole family! November 2 and 3 at 7:00 and November 4 at 2:00. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 229-0321 extension 5561. Don’t miss this great show!

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For more events at U-32 check out our Tandem Calendar or our student newspaper, the Chronicle.

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