March 2020

Student Services Newsletter

Information for ALL Students

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Volunteer Hours Available

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking volunteers (seniors in High School or older) to supervise youth ages 8-14 at their Kids Night Out on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday evenings of the month from 7:00-10:00 pm through June 2020. Volunteers should be available for many of these Saturday evenings through June. Please stop by Student Services for volunteer applications.

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Great Escape Summer Employment

A representative from the Great Escape will be in the High School on March 10th during lunch periods. If you are interested in summer employment opportunities, please be sure swing by their table (located in the hallway between the gym and auditorium).

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Driving & Boating Safety Courses

SUNY Adirondack will be offering a 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course on various dates from March - August. Pre-registration is required. Please call 518.743.2238 or email the Continuing Education Office for more information and to register. Also offered is an About Boating Safely (ABS) course on April 4th from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Registration is required. More information can be found online.

Employment Opportunities in the School's Out Program!!

The Schuylerville School's Out Program is looking for students interested in working in the After School Program during the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants must be available from 3 pm - 6 pm and must also enjoy working with children. Applications are available in Student Services. Any questions, please contact Mr. Palermo at palermon@schuylerville.org.

Spring Youth Enrichment Courses st SUNY Adirondack

There will be various programs offered (ie: Robotics & Programming, Goju Ryu Karate, Adventures in Leadership, and Backcountry Living) for students in grades 7 - 12 at SUNY Adirondack. To learn more, visit SUNY Adirondack's Continuing Education page.

Senior Information

Financial Aid Comparison

The day to make your decision on which college to attend is just around the corner (please be sure to tell your school counselor where you are attending!)! Using an Award Letter Comparison Tool can help you and your family interpret your financial aid packages to help you decided which one is the best for you! You can also take a short quiz to help you in selecting the best college for your needs! (Source: College Covered and HESC)

Selective Service Reminder

All male citizens or alien residents of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. To register go online at www.sss.gov. In order to receive financial aid assistance for college from any of the programs sponsored by the Federal Government, students must comply with this regulation. Examples of federal aid programs include PELL Grants, Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) and College Work-Study (CWS).

Scholarships

SEFCU - The Robert Cornute Memorial Scholarship: applicant must be the primary member on a SEFCU account, be a senior in high school, agree to use all scholarship funds at an accredited educational institution by January 31, 2021, and provide evidence of current involvement in extracurricular and/or volunteer service related to diversity and inclusion efforts. Deadline: April 3, 2020
Home Made Theater - Jonathan Foster Memorial Theater Arts Award: applicant must be pursuing courses in Theater Arts, either as a performer or on a technical level; application materials can be found on the application found in Student Services. Deadline: April 15, 2020
Capital District Chapter of the NYS School Facilities Association Scholarship: applicant must have a GPA of C or better. Additional application requirements include: a completed application, transcript, letter of recommendation, an essay, description of curriculum to be taken at the higher education institution, and proof of membership in the Capital District Chapter of the NYS Schools Facilities Association (please see your counselor for this proof). Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: May 1, 2020
Bridging People & Places Scholarship in memory of Dave Vanderzee (founder of Willard Mountain Ski Area): applicant must have faced a serious illness or serious life crisis; must be enrolled in a certified technical, vocational training program, undergraduate, or graduate program for the semester following the application. Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: May 30, 2020
Women's Republican Club of Saratoga County: applicant must be a resident of Saratoga County graduating from high school in 2020. Application must include an essay (up to 400 words) describing applicant's community involvement, volunteer experience, and plans for community involvement in the future. Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: April 1, 2020
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Scholarships: three scholarships will be offered each in the amount of $1000. Scholarships will be awarded to students who are currently being treated for epilepsy and have plans for continued education beyond high school. Additional application materials are outlined in the scholarship application available in Student Services. Deadline: March 20, 2020
Old Saratoga Historical Association $500 and $300 Scholarships: scholarships will be awarded to two Schuylerville High School seniors who will be attending a two or four year college this fall. Students must write a 600-word essay on "the role Philip Schuyler played in the development of Old Saratoga (Schuylerville) or how living in a historic village or area has influenced my life." Applicant must also write a short statement with name, address, career plans, and college they will be attending. Handouts are available in Student Services. Deadline: May 1, 2020.
Fort Edward Historical Association High School Senior Student Art Show & Scholarship Competition: open to all high school seniors residing in Saratoga County who have been accepted into a College Fine Arts Program; entry forms are available in Student Services, as well as from art teachers. Deadline: April 17, 2020
Capital District Counseling Association Scholarship: open to seniors who will be attending a college in the Capital Region. Students must complete an application, write a 250-500 word essay and have a teacher or school counselor write letter of recommendation. Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline: May 1, 2020
Dollars for Scholars
Our local chapter of Dollars for Scholars gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships at our graduation ceremony for eligible students. The Schuylerville online application can be found here.
- Once you are on the home page, click on the 'Students and Parents' tab at the top of the page.
- On the next page, under Student and Parent Login, click on the red Login box. This will open the Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars Student Center. You should see 'Don't have an account yet? Create one here'.
- After clicking on that link in Schuylerville Junior-Senior High School, under 'High School Name' and click on the blue link that reads 'Choose this school'.
- You will then be directed to several pages of info that students need to fill in ... only those with asterisks are required.
- After completing the profile information, please be sure to search for scholarships available and apply to the scholarships offered by Schuylerville DFS!
For questions about the Dollars for Scholars Program, please contact Lisa Schwartz at lisas@schuylerville.org or 695-3255 ext. 1352 or follow up with your counselor. Deadline: May 15, 2020

Junior Information

SAT/ACT Information

The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) national testing dates. The cost of the SAT without the essay is $47.50; the cost of the SAT with the essay is $64.50. The ACT has a basic fee of $52.00 with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $68.00). 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 Testing Information:

Test Date (Registration Deadline)

May 2, 2020 (April 3, 2020)

June 6, 2020 (May 8, 2020)

ACT Testing Information:

Test Date (Registration Deadline)

June 13, 2020 (May 8, 2020)

July 18, 2020 (June 19, 2020)*

* No test center in New York State

Don't forget about the The College Board Opportunity Scholarship program! Remember, you can earn entries for scholarships by completing action steps in the time frame provided! Start now ... Build Your College List, Practice for the SAT, and Improve your Score!

Sophomore & Freshman Information

We are currently in the process of meeting with our 9th and 10th graders to work on course requests for next year! Please be sure to take a look at our Course Description Guide to prepare for this scheduling meeting.

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February Wellness Tip

SELF-ESTEEM

How one feels about themselves can impact every part of day to day life. If you have low self-esteem, you have the power to change things around! Take a look at these action steps:

Identify troubling situations (challenges at school, concerns with peers, changes at home)
Understand your thoughts/beliefs (What do you tell yourself? Would you say those things to a friend?)
Challenge your negative thoughts (don't confuse your feelings/beliefs with facts, stop putting yourself down)
Adjust your thoughts and beliefs (replace your negative thoughts with constructive thoughts, forgive yourself if you make a mistake, encourage yourself)

Source: Mayo Clinic