Important Dates to Remember

January Regents Exams: 1/23/24 - 1/26/24

End of Q2: 1/26/24

End of Q3 Progress Reports: 3/8/24

End of Q3: 4/12/24

End of Q4 Progress Reports: 5/17/24

June Regents Exams: 6/4/24 (Algebra) & 6/14/24 - 6/18/24 & 6/20/24 - 6/25/24

End of Q4: 6/13/24

Class of 2024 Graduation: 6/20/24

A Day / B Day Rotation

Scheduling Information for the 2024-2025 School Year

The time has come to start thinking about classes of interest for the 2024-2025 school year! As we begin the scheduling process, please be sure to review our online course selection guide and discuss course options with your teachers and family members. Remember, all students are scheduled for an individual meeting with their school counselor to review course selections, based on fulfilling graduation requirements and personal interest! These meetings will start in January with the current junior class (letters have been mailed home to each student with the date/time of their individual meeting).

EMT Career Pathway Program

Emergency Medical Technicians are important to our communities and this program addresses the critical shortage of EMTs, both locally and nationally. This is an outstanding opportunity for students who have a passion for the medical field and are eager to make a meaningful impact in our communities. The program is open to Saratoga County students aged 16 and older who aspire to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). It offers a unique chance to earn college credits while paving the way for a rewarding medical career. Eligible students can engage in lectures and labs before turning 17, with a mandatory requirement to be 17 at the time of the New York State Certification exam. Space is limited and participants will be assessed based on their application and availability. Application materials and more information can be found here.

Stevens Trading Day at The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology

Open to 10th and 11th grade students, Trading Day incorporates both a virtual and live trading competition, as well as educational webinars which are moderated by the Steven's finance faculty. Topics will include: understanding how the stock market works, what inflation is and how it affects the market, as well as what the intricacies of the cryptocurrency markets are. The trading competition portion of this program is structured as a trading game which allows students to learn about investing in the equities markets in a fun interactive way. More information, including registration details. can be found here.

Summer Programs

• Accelerated Pre-College Programs at Northeastern University: The Summer 2024 residential programs at Northeastern are designed for rising juniors and seniors who are motivated, talented, and passionate about the subject area they are pursuing. For more information, including the application, please visit their website. Priority Deadline: January 15, 2024 (apply by this deadline for a $500 discount on program tuition); Regular Deadline: February 28, 2024
• Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Program: online and residential academic enrichment programs will be offered for students in grades 8 - 11; application deadline: February 1st (Stanford Summer Humanities Institute) and March 29th (Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes). Please find more information here.
• Pre-College Programs at Boston University: five different programs will be offered, each of which will provide rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that allow students to gain a strong understanding of their personal and academic potential. Offerings include a choice of one, two, three, and six-week programs. More information about the various programs can be found here.
• 2024 Pre-College Summer Programs at Stevens Institute of Technology: each of the programs offered will give students the opportunity to explore a college major and experience college. Please find more information here. Priority deadline for applications: March 1, 2024.

Scholarship Information

• Cameron Jace Quartiers Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicants must be in good academic standing, plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college, pursue a degree in any area of health care, and have a record of volunteerism within the community. Application can be found here. Deadline: April 30, 2024
• The New York Water Environment Association: various scholarships will be awarded to students in New York State who plan to pursue a Bachelor's degree in an environmental major; scholarships will range from $4,000 - $12,000. More information can be found here. Deadline: February 28, 2024
• Hudson Mohawk (AHEC) Health Career Scholarship: eligible applicants must be entering an approved healthcare related certificate or degree program at a local community college, university, or training entity within New York State. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 15, 2024
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides postsecondary scholarship support (averaging $3,500 per year) to every eligible child of a Marine. Application deadline: March 1, 2024
• Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship Foundation provides support in postsecondary STEM programs to children of sailors. Application deadline: March 1, 2024
• The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship is designed to empower students aged 18-24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. Eligible students are from small towns with a population of fewer than 25, 000 and who have a family household income of $55,000 or less. Application is available here. Deadline: June 15, 2024

Additional Financial Aid Information

With the FAFSA now available, you still may want to wait a few days before filing your FAFSA to let some of the wrinkles of the new "simplified" application get ironed out. In the meantime, make sure you're ready to complete the FAFSA by following these steps below:

1. Create your FSA ID, if not already created (must be created at least one week prior to starting the FAFSA) - see flyer above for information on how to do this!

2. Gather the information you need

• You will need to gather your social security number, income and tax information and records of your assets (money) you have saved. For more information visit studentaid.gov.

3. Prepare your list of schools

• Still not decided on where to attend?
• NEW! You are now able to list up to 20 schools which will receive a copy of your FAFSA.

Below are some useful links and resources as your move forward with your FAFSA: (Source: UnderstandingFAFSA.org)

• Completing Your FAFSA
• Award Letter Comparison Tools
• Looking for more Scholarships?

SUNY Updates

Wondering if a SUNY school is the right fit for you? Please find a letter from The State University of New York's Chancellor King here with a great deal of information about the SUNY system. Many SUNY schools are still accepting applications, so it's not too late to apply!

School Day SAT will be offered on Friday, March 8th!

Interested 11th grade students will be able to take the SAT examination on Friday, March 8th, in the High School, starting at 9:00 am. Below are a few things to keep in mind:

• The standard SAT Reasoning test will be offered.
• Students must sign up with Mrs. Lyon in Student Services by January 29th.
• Cost: $60.00 (cost for students who receive free/reduced lunch is $20.00).
• Checks should be made payable to Schuylerville Central School and must be submitted when signing up for the test in Student Services.

Please note: the SAT is being administered on a Superintendent’s Conference Day and transportation will not be provided by the District. Students interested in taking the test will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the school on Friday, March 8, 2024. Additionally, the test is approximately 2 hours long and students will be dismissed at approximately 11:30am. More information will be mailed home regarding the School Day SAT. If you have questions, please call Student Services at 695-3255 ext. 2239.

SAT/ACT Testing Information:

The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) National testing dates during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost of the SAT is $55. The ACT has a basic fee of $66.00, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $91.00). 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 Test Dates (Registration Information)

March 9, 2024 (February 23, 2024)^

May 4, 2024 (April 19, 2024)^

June 1, 2024 (May 17, 2024)^

^Digital administration of the SAT

**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)

February 10, 2024 (January 5, 2024)

April 13, 2024 (March 8, 2024)

June 8, 2024 (May 3, 2024)

July 13, 2024* (June 7, 2024)

*Test not available in New York

New Visions Programs - Reminder of upcoming info session!

If you are interested in exploring a one year pre-college program in the field of Engineering or Health Careers Exploration, please see your counselor immediately!! The New Visions programs offer an academically rigorous program for the college bound senior. Representatives from each program will be visiting our school on Thursday, January 18th at 11:30 am to share more information about these programs and help answer any questions interested students may have. There will also be an evening informational session for parents/guardians, as well as a classroom visitation day for students. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Looking to visit some colleges this spring?

Planning a college visit can be overwhelming! Be sure to check out these useful tips from Advantage College Planning to help lessen the stress:

1. Scheduling: use an online scheduling tool because it provides a record of your visit, which can be useful if the college is looking at a student's demonstrated interest.
2. Variety: make sure you check out a variety of schools (small, large, city, rural, etc.).
3. Don't overdue it: if you visit more than two schools a day, your head will likely spin; keep track of what you like/dislike from each visit to keep each visit clear in your mind.
4. Students, you take the lead: be sure you respond to questions, share your thoughts / feelings with parents, and be an active participant in the visit.
5. If you're not able to get on campus for a visit, virtual visits are a solid alternative! Remember, keep track of what you like / dislike, just as you would do for in-person visits.

Early College Career Academy at SUNY Adirondack Info Sessions

BOCES continues to partner with SUNY Adirondack to offer two-year early college programs to our students, starting in the junior year. Each program combines academics with exposure to the industry and cutting edge technologies. Depending on the program, students are eligible to earn up to 32 college credits prior to graduating from high school. The four programs offered through the ECCA are:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Information Technology / Computer Networking
• New Media

• Virtual Info Sessions - Tuesday, January 9th or Wednesday, January 10th at 6:00 pm

• In-Person Event - Wednesday, January 17th at 6:00 pm

More details about the ECCA program, including registration for the virtual info sessions, can be found here and on the flyer below.

BOCES Information

On January 18th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, the F. Donald Myers Education Center (BOCES) will be hosting an Open House for prospective students. This is a great time for students and parents/guardians to see what the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program is all about! Click here for more information about the CTE programs at BOCES. Register for an Open House here. See flyer below for more information!

On February 9th, 10th grade students interested in pursuing a two-year BOCES program will have the option to go on a field trip to visit the various CTE programs offered. More information, including a field trip permission slip, will be mailed home in the near future. If you'd like to participate in the field trip, be sure to return your permission slip promptly - spots tend to fill up quickly!

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 take place in-person in Student Services. Conferences will run about 30 minutes. We will try 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!

Mrs. Tracy Lyon, Administrative Aid

(518) 695-3255, x 2239

School Counselor Contact Information

Mrs. O’Brien (Grades 10-12, A-K)

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

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