Appointments can be requested using the link at the bottom of this newsletter, but our focus is on social and emotional needs, academic planning (not changing current schedules from your current requests), and college & career readiness. We will seek to help you be successful in the classes that you have.

For SY24-25 high school students enrolled in courses awarding 1.0 credit will earn 0.5 credit after a passing grade is achieved for Semester 1 (MP1 and MP2) and an additional 0.5 credit will be earned after passing Semester II (MP3, MP4, and final exam).

o MP1 and MP2 will each be weighted 50% to calculate the Semester I grade.

o MP3 and MP4 will each be weighted 45% and the final exam will be weighted 10% (40/40/20% in Living Systems and Government) to calculate the Semester II grade.

What does this mean for students? It means that if you fail the first half of a class like Algebra 1, then you'll have to re-take that first half of Algebra 1, regardless of how you do in the second semester. And vice-versa.

As of December 2023, not all students get tuition fully paid for at CCBC.

In order to qualify for four tuition-free classes at CCBC in the fall or spring semesters, 11th and 12th graders must be identified as "College & Career Ready," by earning a proficiency level of 3 or higher on BOTH their Maryland Algebra AND English state assessments. The only exceptions are in math: earn a 520 on the math SAT, or have a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) including at least a B in Algebra 1. There no alternatives to earning a proficiency level of 3 or higher in the English state assessment.

Every other student, including any other grade, and any other CCBC term of study, is still entitled to the 50% tuition discount that CCBC provides.

Join us for

FIT Portfolio Preview Day

on

Saturday, December 14

This event is a great opportunity for students interested in an education in the visual and related arts to meet with FIT faculty and Admissions representatives.

High school sophomores, juniors and seniors, college transfer students, and parents are encouraged to attend.

Students will be able to experience a one-on-one feedback session with a faculty member from one of our associate degree programs in:

Communication Design Foundation

Fashion Design

Film and Media

Fine Arts

Footwear and Accessories Design

Illustration

Interior Design

Jewelry Design

Menswear

Photography and Related Media

Textile/Surface Design

Faculty members will provide an informal review of your artwork and give helpful feedback on how to strengthen your portfolio.

Your portfolio can include finished pieces,

work in progress, and sketchbooks.

REGISTER NOW

Please note: Only the associate degree programs listed above will be represented at this event.

If you are interested in a different program, please visit our website to explore additional opportunities to connect with FIT on campus or on the road.

We hope to see you soon!

Colleges and other institutions often send recruiters to Pikesville, in order to provide information and answer student questions about their programs. Students can sign up to meet with these institutions on sheets located outside the school counseling office, and they will get passes in their first period classes the day of the info sessions.

Dec 3 @ 9:30: Baltimore City Community College

Jan 17 @ 9:30: Johnson & Wales University

We have our graduation date: May 28 at 10am, at the TU Arena on the Towson University campus.

The link to order your cap and gown is live: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1067117/PIKESVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/2595387916/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/

While you can purchase all kinds of swag, all you really need is the $14.52 cap/gown/tassel package, shown here.

The swag will ship directly to you, but the cap/gown/tassel will be shipped to school, and distributed after final exams, when we know for sure that you are graduating.

FAFSA Translation Services - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available in English and Spanish. We want to make sure everyone has the information and resources they need. If families need assistance in English or Spanish, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) for help. If families need assistance in a different language, they can use their interpretation services. Choose from one of the following languages to get information on requesting an interpreter.

• 中文（粵語）
• 中文（普通话）
• Tagalog
• Tiêng Viêt
• Français
• 한국어
• Deutsch
• العربية
• Русский
• Kreyòl ayisyen

While the only have “Get Started” content above in those 10 languages, plus Spanish and English, speakers of those languages, plus +60 other languages, can all call 833-610-2590. They should press “7” and to reach an agent. At this point the caller (or person helping them) should say “Interpreter, and the name of the language they would like”.

While Common App does make blanket application fee waivers available to those who qualify, they added language this year that states that attending a school where all students get free lunch does not automatically qualify a student for a fee waiver.

If you would like to apply for Free & Reduced Meals, click this link.

If you would like to be nominated for one of these college's scholars programs, please let Mr. Goldman know.

Davidson College Belk Scholarship

Northeastern U's Torch Scholars (for first gen students) (deadline Jan 1)

Centre College

Boston University's Kilachand Honors College

Dec 7: SAT

Dec 14: ACT

Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org

Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org

Hagan Scholarship -- deadline 12.1.24

Ron Brown Scholarship -- deadline 12.1.24

The Coolidge Scholarship -- deadline 12.11.24

Amazon Future Engineer -- deadline 12.19.24

Cirkled The "No Sweat" Scholarship -- deadline 12.31.24

Two Minutes $2000 (Sallie Mae Sweepstakes) Scholarship -- deadline 12.31.24

Jackie Robinson Foundation -- deadline 1.9.25

AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter - STEM Scholarship -- deadline 1.15.25

AFCEA Chrissy Bob Community College - STEM Scholarship -- deadline 1.15.25

AFCEA Jeremy A. Pinkerton Cyber Scholarship -- 1.15.25

AFCEA STEM Scholarships -- deadline 1.15.25

The Mellfin Scholarship -- deadline 2.7.25

BCPS HBCU College Fair Book Scholarship -- 2.18.25

Dr. Joe A. Hairston Scholarship -- deadline 02.18.25

Reisterstown Lions Club Norman Ports Memorial Scholarship (Owings Mills HS, Franklin HS and Pikesville HS) -- deadline 2.28.25

Paws for Progress -- deadline 3.1.25

Build a Better Future -- deadline 3.3.25

Central Scholarship -- deadline 3.3.25

The Women's Traffic and Transportation Club of Baltimore Scholarship -- deadline 03.30.25

19th Annual Point Breeze Credit Union Scholarship -- 4.30.25

Maryland Central Scholarship -- deadline not announced

The Maryland Department of Human Services Scholarship -- deadline not announced yet

It’s with this connection to our schools and community that we are excited to offer a $1,000 scholarship called the “Paws for Progress” to a graduating senior who is planning to pursue a career in veterinary medicine or an animal-related field.

We kindly ask that you share this scholarship opportunity with area students, particularly those interested in veterinary medicine, animal science, or related fields. The application process is straightforward, and we are eager to support a student who shares our passion for animals and community service. We self-funded the $1000 award, but are collecting for a second place scholarship of $500. So far, we have raised $200 and are certain we will reach our goal! We would love to be able to get our scholarship information out to as many schools as possible to share with your students. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me!

https://bold.org/scholarships/paws-for-progress-scholarship/

Greetings from Ursinus College, a small liberal arts school located 30 miles outside of Philadelphia! As the college application season is right around the corner, I am writing to let you know of an incredibly exciting scholarship opportunity for your students!

The Abele Scholars Program at Ursinus is a great fit for higher achieving students in and out of the classroom with demonstrated financial need. To be eligible, a student will need to be a U.S. citizen residing in any of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C., have a high school GPA of 3.0+, and have a SAI of $40,000 or less.

Throughout their time at Ursinus, Abele Scholars will receive support with special programming such as mentorship and workshops. They will also receive:

• $40,000 - Annual and renewable $10,000/year scholarship
• $3,000 - Enrichment funds for study abroad, internships, etc.
• $2,000 - Startup costs (like a laptop, books, dorm supplies)
• $8,000 - Maximum payment toward student's federal direct loans upon completion of the program

...For a total of $53,000 per student!

More information about our Abele Scholars Program is available on our website.

Join the FREE Talkspace Live Webinar, Managing Holiday Stress & Anxiety, designed to help you support children through the holiday season's unique challenges on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 12:00 pm. The webinar will cover strategies for coping with holiday expectations, managing disappointment, and recognizing signs of sensory overload. Learn how to maintain routines, balance screen time, and create meaningful family interactions.

Discover ways to promote emotional well-being through gratitude, mindfulness, and open communication, fostering resilience in kids. Plus, explore intentional activities that build stronger family connections and deepen bonds during holiday gatherings. Please Register here.

I hope this message finds you well. My name Nastassia Holley, and I am the General Manager at Regal Cinemas in Hunt Valley. I am reaching out to inform you of the job opportunities we currently have available at our theatre and would like to spread the word to your students.

We believe this would be a fantastic first job or a general employment opportunity for those who love movies, enjoy working with others, and are eager to create lasting memories. We are offering both part-time and seasonal part-time positions, with flexible hours to accommodate school schedules, other jobs, and personal commitments.

I have attached our "Now Hiring" folder for your convenience and a direct link to our posting. If possible, we would greatly appreciate it if this could be posted somewhere visible within the school to reach as many students as possible.

Thank you for your time and assistance in sharing this opportunity with your students. We are excited to potentially welcome them to our team!

Here is the link below:

https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=233bdc5910e9fb99&from=serp&tk=1iabb1tu62c3f0a6&xkcb=SoAE67M36LeIGoy4Up0LbzkdCdPP

Students in grades 9-11 with excellent first quarter report cards are invited to apply to be nominated for the Carson Scholarship of $1000! One of our school's three nominees will win this scholarship.

Please provide a page of your community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership roles, along with an essay (min 650 words, max 750 words) responding to one of the following prompts, to Mr. Goldman, by the end of the school day on December 2:

a. Describe a time when you took the initiative to solve a problem in your school or community. How did you inspire others to get involved, and what was the outcome? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

b. What are your passions, and how will this scholarship help you pursue them?

To learn more about the scholarship, go to https://carsonscholars.org/scholarships/prospective-scholars/

Scholarship just for juniors

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32864/broad-horizons-scholarship-for-high-school-juniors#google_vignette

Deadline is January 31

Jan 3: Deadline to register for February ACT

Feb 8: ACT

Feb 21: Deadline to register for March SAT

Mar 8: SAT

April 18: Deadline to register for May SAT

May 3: SAT

May 22: Deadline to register for June SAT

Jun 7: SAT

Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org

Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org

SAT Registration fee waiver is available from the student College Board account.

If you would like to apply for Free and Reduced Meals, click here.

Students in grades 9-11 with excellent first quarter report cards are invited to apply to be nominated for the Carson Scholarship of $1000! One of our school's three nominees will win this scholarship.

Please provide a copy of your community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership roles, along with an essay (min 650 words, max 750 words) responding to one of the following prompts, to Mr. Goldman, by the end of the school day on December 2:

a. Describe a time when you took the initiative to solve a problem in your school or community. How did you inspire others to get involved, and what was the outcome? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

b. What are your passions, and how will this scholarship help you pursue them?

To learn more about the scholarship, go to https://carsonscholars.org/scholarships/prospective-scholars/