September 2024

We hope you've all had a relaxing summer and are ready for the start of another school year! Throughout the year, we will be sharing informational newsletters with you! Please make sure you read these newsletters so you're aware of what's happening in the world of Student Services! If you have any questions, stop by to see us, email us, or give us a call!

Below you will find information for students at each of the grade levels, 9-12. Keep scrolling until you find the information for your grade level!

1st Day of School: 9/5/24

High School Open House: 9/23/24 @ 6:00 pm

End of Q1 Progress Report: 10/4/24

End of Q1: 11/8/24

End of Q2 Progress Report: 12/13/24

End of Q2: 1/24/25

• If you are interested in making a change to your schedule, please reach out to your counselor during a study hall or your lunch period. Please do not leave a class to change your schedule, lunch periods will not be changed. All add/drops must be made by September 24, 2024.
• School Pictures will be on September 10th and September 11th during Physical Education classes. Information will be handed out during 1st period.
• Students will be allowed entry into the High School starting at 7:15 am. To assist in the flow of traffic on campus and throughout the building in the morning we will be using two entrances and exits: Main Entrance and the Concession Stand Entrance.

For students taking a class through SUNY Adirondack or FMCC:

This summer you received information (via email) with instructions on how to obtain a Certificate of Residency (COR). Since you have the potential to earn college credit through these courses, there will be tuition due to the college. To be eligible for a reduced in-state tuition, you must prove you are a New York State resident. This is completed by obtaining a Certificate of Residency (COR).

Once you obtain your COR, please bring it to your school counselor in Student Services. This must be completed by September 20, 2024!

Employment Opportunity for the 2024-2025 School Year

The School's Out Program is currently looking for students at least 16 years old (by September 2024) to join their staff to provide after-school care for students in grades K-6. The program operates daily from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. The School's Out Program is looking for individuals with a knack for critical thinking and problem-solving. The program follows the school calendar, including all closures, vacations, and 2-hour delays. Compensation for high school staff members is set at $15.00 per hour, and students should be prepared to work at least three days a week. The program also offers substitute opportunities if current staffing is full. Please find more information, including the application for employment here.

King Brothers Dairy is hiring! Please see the flyer below for more information!

Find out about SCS on ParentSquare

New this year, the District will have a unified platform for all school-to-home communication (this is replacing SchoolMessenger). Parents who choose to create a personalized account or download the mobile app, can enhance their communication with the district, children’s classroom teacher, club advisors, and coaches. If you have any questions, please contact the district’s Communications Director, Taryn Kane.

Your senior year of high school is here! During the next several months, you'll probably experience a wide range of feelings from excitement to confusion to even a little stress! Please remember, we are here to assist you each step of the way as you navigate through this year and plan for your future. If you have questions about your courses, remaining graduation requirements, diploma type, etc., please be in touch with Mrs. Rust & Mrs. O'Brien. Also, please be aware, we will be meeting with all seniors (parents/guardians are invited to attend as well) in the coming weeks. You should have received a letter with your appointment date/time this summer. If you need to make changes to your meeting time, please reach out to your counselor.

College & Military Virtual Information Sessions

Visits from college / military representatives will be happening throughout the fall - see schedule below. These informational sessions will be in-person with the representative from the Office of Admissions coming right into our high school. This schedule will be updated frequently, so please be sure to check the daily announcements, as well as your email for changes! Please see Mrs. Lyon in Student services for a pass. Visits will take place in the library conference room.

Fall College Caravan

This event will be held in the back gym on Friday September 20th. To attend this event, please stop by Student Services for a pass.

1. SUNY Schenectady
2. Niagara University
3. SUNY Adirondack
4. Russell Sage College
5. Vermont State College
6. Maria College
7. University at Albany
8. Clarkson University
9. SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College
10. Hudson Valley Community College
11. SUNY Cobleskill
12. Keuka College
13. SUNY Delhi
14. SUNY Fredonia
15. Alfred University
16. SUNY Plattsburgh
17. St. Bonaventure University
18. SUNY Herkimer College

Working on college applications? Here are a few things to keep in mind!

1. As you're finalizing the schools you will be applying to, be sure to include a "safety school" (one where you meet most if not all of the admission criteria).
2. Double check the admission procedures for your schools. Do they still require SAT/ACT scores or are they "test optional?"
3. Determine the application procedure you will follow (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Admission) and determine your application deadline! Please communicate this information with your counselor as soon as it is determined.
4. Supplemental applications may be required (this varies by college/university).
5. What items are generally included in an application?

• Online Application (Common App/SUNY App): install the Common App app to help in this process.
• Transcript: submitted by your counselor to your colleges/universities.
• Official SAT/ACT Scores (if still required by the school): you will send your scores directly from the College Board/ACT to the college/university (you will need our school code - 335140 - for registration).
• Essay: be sure to submit your best work; speak from the heart; write about something that will set you apart from others; make sure you and a teacher proofread your essay.
• Portfolio (varies school to school, as well as by major).
• Letters of Recommendation: one from your counselor; one or two others from a teacher, employer, and/or community member.
• Application Fee (varies school to school): must be submitted in order for your application to be reviewed; see Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien for questions regarding fee waivers.
• School Address: 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871
• Both class rank and GPA are unweighted.
• Counselor Name/Email/Phone: Sarah Rust/rusts@schuylerville.org; Janine O'Brien/obrienj@schuylerville.org (518-695-3255)

Please do not wait until the deadline (or a few days before the deadline) to communicate with Mrs. Rust & Mrs. O'Brien about your application!

Once your Common Application is submitted to your first college/university, the information CANNOT be changed. Make sure you proofread your information. Please feel free to have Mrs. Rust & Mrs. O'Brien review your application before submitting it!!

Upcoming SAT/ACT Testing Information

The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) National testing dates during the 2024-2025 school year. The cost of the SAT is $68. The ACT has a basic fee of $55.50, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $70.25). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien.

SAT Test Dates (Registration Information)

October 5, 2024 (September 20, 2024)

November 2, 2024 (October 18, 2024)

December 7, 2024 (November 22, 2024)

March 8, 2025 (February 21, 2025)

May 3, 2025 (April 18, 2025)

June 7, 2025 (May 22, 2025)

**Be sure to take advantage of free Official SAT Practice at Khan Academy®. Become more confident on test day by taking practice test!

ACT Test Dates (Registration Information)

October 26, 2024 (September 20, 2024)

December 14, 2024 (November 8, 2024)

February 8, 2025 (January 3, 2025)

April 5, 2025 (February 28, 2025)

June 14, 2025 (May 9, 2025)

July 12, 2025 (June 6, 2025)*

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.

SUNY Free Application Week

Beginning Monday, October 21st, and ending Sunday, November 3rd, students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee. Please remember that students can submit their application during the free application week period, but supplemental materials such as transcripts and letters of recommendation may be submitted after November 3rd.

Scholarships

Boston University Trustee Scholarship: eligible applicants rank at the top of their class and are strong leaders in both their school and their community. If interested in applying, students must submit their application for admission to Boston University, along with the Trustee Scholarship essay, by December 1, 2024

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: this scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school; students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Deadline: September 30, 2024

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a US Citizen; however, they do not need to be related to a member of the Elks; applicants will be judged based on leadership, financial need, and scholarship. Please be sure to use the pulldown box for the association Elks Lodge, which would be Saratoga/Wilton #161. Deadline: November 12, 2024

Elks Legacy Awards: eligible applicants must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk member in good standing; more information can be found online. Deadline: February 3, 2025

Junior Year Planning

With your Junior year underway, you are one step closer to graduation and that inevitable question ... "What will I do with my life?" The first thing to do is begin planning NOW! Your Junior year is the time to brainstorm plans regarding your future (if you haven't already started).

Where should you begin?

• Research careers and/or colleges you are interested in and relate this information to your interests, academic aptitudes, school courses, grades, and any specific talents you may have.
• Meet with college admissions and military representatives who have set up visits with Schuylerville High School this fall (see the schedule of upcoming visits listed above in the senior section; please continue to check your email and the announcements for updates to the list of visits).
• Utilize the internet to access college admission and financial aid information.
• Speak with Mrs. O'Brien, and Mrs. Rust to become familiar with the various sources of career, military, and/or college information.

** Please keep in mind that colleges strongly consider your:

- Overall high school academic record and rigor of courses (strength of your schedule)

- GPA (Grade Point Average)

- Class Rank

- SAT/ACT scores (if required)

- Activities, athletics, clubs, and community service

PSAT Information for Juniors

One of the best ways to prepare for the upcoming SAT is by taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT). Please remember that by taking the PSAT you can:

• Prepare for the upcoming SAT.
• Assess your critical reading, writing, language, and math skills.
• Gain access to Khan Academy, which provides you with free and personalized practice for the SAT.
• Receive specific suggestions on how to improve your academic skills.
• Compete for scholarships (ie: National Merit Scholarship Corporation Competition).
• Get started on the college search process.

Students who wish to take the PSAT are to sign up with Mrs. Lyon in Student Services no later than Friday, October 4th. The cost for the PSAT is $18.00. Checks may be made payable to Schuylerville Central School and should be submitted when signing up for the test. Students who are eligible for free or reduced will obtain a fee waiver in the Student Services Office.

Contact Information

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES

Mrs. Tracy Lyon, Administrative Aide

(518) 695-2256. ext 2239

School Counselor Contact Information

Mrs. O’Brien (Grades 10-12, A-K)

Ms. Bean (Grade 9, Career Education & AP Coordinator)

Mrs. Rust (Grades 10-12, L-Z)