February 2023
High School Student Services
Volunteer at The Way!
Raise money for your class by volunteering at The Way (a gently used clothing store located at 17 Ferry St. in Schuylerville). More information can be found below:
- Students may work Fri 3-5:30, Sat 8:30-11, or Sat 11-1:30
- Two to four students at a time can sign up for a shift using Signup Genius
- Volunteer hours will be tracked at the store
- For every student who works 2 hours, The Way will donate $5 to the class they are representing
- The Way will tally up the amount and donate the money to the school once per quarter
Summer Employment Opportunity at Six Flags
A representative from Six Flags (Queensbury) will be in the high school on March 9th from 10 am - 12 pm to meet with students who are interested in summer employment. Please stop by Student Services for a pass if you are interested in attending this event!
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
- The 2023 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) is now accepting applications from high school seniors and juniors to represent New York State. The National Youth Science Camp is a science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) opportunity. The camp, which runs from June 19th - July 12th at Camp Pocahontas in West Virginia, includes daily lectures and seminars with leading scientists, directed studies alongside visiting and resident STEAM professionals, and engaging activities in the natural, physical, computer sciences, and creative arts. This camp is at no cost to the participant (housing, meals, transportation, and supplies are provided). Application can be found here and must be submitted online. Deadline: February 28, 2023. More information is available here.
- Clarkson University Horizons Summer Program is accepting applications from middle and high school students who are interested in exploring the STEAM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) this summer. More information can be found here.
- William & Mary's Pre-College Online Program is now accepting applications from motivated students, ages 13 and older, who want to explore their interests in various fields before college. Courses range from Constitution Law to Medicine to Finance. More information can be found here.
- The NYU Pre-College Program offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credits, while being immersed in life as an NYU student. The wide variety of summer course offerings and more information can be found here. Deadline: June 15, 2023 (Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1, 2023)
Looking for academic tutoring? Please see the flyer below for more information:
Scholarships
CSEA Local 864 Scholarship: applicants must be a child of an employee represented by the Local 864 and attend school represented by the Local 864. There are three awards available and one application, which can be found here, will cover all awards. Deadline: March 31, 2023
NYSUT Retiree Council 10: applicants must be pursuing a degree in education at either a two-year college transfer program or a four-year college. The application can be found here. Deadline: March 22, 2023
Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Inc. Scholarship: offers a scholarship to a student who plans to pursue his/her education at a two or four year accredited registered professional nursing program. If you plan to pursue this path, please see Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien before March 15, 2023!
Schuylerville PEP Scholarship Program: eligible applicants must have attended Schuylerville School for a minimum of 9 years, be a Schuylerville HS seniors, and have post high school plans for further education. Application can be found here and must be returned to Student Services by May 31, 2023.
Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a graduating senior, have or had a service member in his/her family, have a letter of recommendation, and write an essay (between 250-300 words) on "What war and our troops being deployed to war-torn areas of the world and parts of the world mean to me." Application materials must be returned to your school counselor. Application can be found here. Deadline: April 15, 2023
Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a member in good standing with FASNY or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member and serve as a current Junior firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM in a group affiliated with a volunteer department; a volunteer firefighter, or a volunteer with an EMS unit. Applications are available online. Deadline: March 15, 2023
First New York Federal Credit Union Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a First New York Federal Credit Union member in good standing, plan to attend a two or four-year college in the fall of 2023, and be an active volunteer within the community. Application is available here. Deadline: May 5, 2023
Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Scholarship: applicants must be planning to enter a college curriculum in healthcare with a GPA of 80 or higher. Applicants are required to submit an essay (approximately 500 words) on a topic outlined in the application. Application is available here. Deadline: March 31, 2023
Bill Shrader Sr. Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicants must have participated in track or cross country in the Section 2 area, plan to attend on a full-time basis a college/university/community college, and plan to continue to participate in track or cross country. The application can be found here. Deadline: April 1, 2023
Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship: eligible applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, exemplary community service, and have an interest in history and the arts. Application can be found here. Deadline: April 7, 2023
Financial Aid Information
As financial aid award letters begin to roll in, things can certainly get confusing! It's important for students and families to know key terms in the financial aid world so you can compare the various financial aid offers. Below are some helpful resources to assist with this process:
SAT/ACT Testing Information:
The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) national testing dates. The cost of the SAT is $55. The ACT has a basic fee of $63.00, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $88.00). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust, Mrs. O'Brien or Ms. Bean.
Test Date (Registration Deadline)
March 11th (February 10th)
May 6th (April 7th)
June 3rd (May 4th)
Free Personalized SAT Test Prep materials can be found here.
Test Date (Registration Deadline)
April 15th (March 10th)
June 10th (May 5th)
July 15th (June 16th)*
*No test center in New York
College Visits
This spring/summer is a great time to continue to research and/or visit colleges. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are looking at and visiting college campuses (source Cappex):
- Will you be satisfied academically? A school should challenge you academically and offer degree programs that interest you.
- Will you be fulfilled personally? Be sure there are activities and events you can participate in outside of the classroom.
- Will you be happy socially? Think about how you're going to make friends ... will you be surrounded by people with similar backgrounds to yours, or will you meet students from different parts of the world?
- Will you be at ease on the campus? It is important to look at the size and location of the campus. Make sure you feel comfortable with all aspects of campus life!
Additional information, including a College-Bound Preparation Checklist, can be found here. This resource (source: Parchment) is a great tool to help guide students and families through the college process.
American LEGION Boys/Girls State
American Legion Boys State and Empire Girls State are hands-on educational workshops, focusing on Americanism and the political process, sponsored by the New York State American Legion Auxiliary. The goal of the programs are to help students better understand democratic ideals and the part we, as individuals, play in carrying out these ideals. This is an opportunity available to students in their Junior year only.
Boys State
June 25 - June 30, 2023 @ SUNY Morrisville
Girls State
July 2 - July 8, 2023 @ TBD
* Must be top be in top 1/3 of class for Girls State
If you are interested in applying for Boy's or Girl's State, please see your school counselor.
As we begin meeting with you to schedule your courses for next year, please take a look at our course offerings on the District Website. We have a variety of wonderful courses and opportunities for you to consider! If you are interested in applying for one of the Early College Career Academy programs or a Career & Technical Education program at BOCES, please be sure you let your school counselor know this during your scheduling meeting!
In March, we will begin our individual parent/counselor/student scheduling meetings. During this meeting, we will review your progress in 9th grade, discuss graduation requirements, and select courses for your 10th grade year! Please be sure to review our course offerings using our online Course Description Guide. Meetings will run about 30 minutes. We tried to schedule these with the least interruption to the student's day (ie: during a study hall, lunch, etc). If the selected meeting time does not work for your parent/guardian, please contact Student Services to reschedule for a more convenient time. We look forward to meeting with you soon!
