January 2023
High School Student Services
Saratoga County Lifeguard Training Course
If you are at least 15 years of age and interested in becoming a lifeguard, there is a great opportunity for you through the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services! Interested individuals must register for a pre-requisite swim (held on January 20, 2023) by emailing Rebecca Robarge, Youth Services Coordinator. More information about this opportunity, including scholarships and class sessions, can be found here.
Scheduling Information for the 2023-2024 School Year
The time has come to start thinking about classes of interest for the 2023-2024 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 will be mailed home to each student with the date/time of their individual meeting).
Military Visits
A rep from the US Army will be in Student Services on January 10th from 11 am - 1 pm.
A rep from the US Marines will be in Student services on January 11th from 11 am - 1 pm.
Please stop by for a pass if you are interested in meeting with them.
Summer Programs
- Accelerated Pre-College Programs at Northeastern University: The Summer 2023 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, please visit their website. Various application materials must be submitted, along with an online application, which can be found here. Deadline: February 28, 2023 (apply by this deadline for a $500 discount on program tuition).
- 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 15th (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.
- 2023 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, 2023.
2023 Student Animation & Film Festival
- Open to all NY State high school and 2-year college students; submissions must be produced, written, directed, planned, and technically executed entirely by HS and 2-year college students in NYS. More information can be found here. Submission Deadline: February 10, 2023
Know One and Be One at SUNY Poly
- This opportunity is for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in exploring the world of engineering (civil, electrical & computer, mechanical, engineering technology, computer science, network & computer security) through a shadowing program at the SUNY Poly campus in Utica. Students are given the chance to experience the educational requirements necessary to pursue a career in engineering. This is a one day program from 8 am to 4 pm (students may select any date between April 3 - 6 and April 10 - 13). More information can be found here.
Scholarship Information
- The Walter Grishkot Memorial Scholarship: provides funding for residents of New York State who reside in Warren, Washington or Saratoga county to pursue the study of aviation, aeronautics or related fields. Scholarship awards will be at least $2,500 per year, for up to four years, depending on the number of qualified applicants in any given year. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 3, 2023
- The Joan Grishkot Memorial Scholarship: provides funding for residents of New York State who reside in Warren, Washington or Saratoga county to pursue the study of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other related medical fields. Scholarship awards will be at least $2,500 per year, for up to four years, depending on the number of qualified applicants in any given year. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 3, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 17, 2023
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides postsecondary scholarship support (averaging $3,500 per year) to every eligible child of a Marine. Application deadline: March 1, 2023
- Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship Foundation provides support in postsecondary STEM programs to children of sailors. Application deadline: March 1, 2023
- Native Forward Scholars Fund offers merit- and need-based scholarships to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native students. Application deadline: June 1, 2023
- PB & J Scholarship: eligible applicants must plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college who have experienced personal challenges that may have not allowed them to perform well academically but who still have the drive to succeed. Application and more information can be found here. Deadline: May 31, 2023
Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Program: eligible applicants must have: minimum GPA of 3.5, minimum of 25% Italian Heritage, able to provide recent federal tax documentation in the application, and must be an entering freshman in college or first year of medical school. Application can be found here. Deadline: February 20, 2023
Financial Aid Information
With many colleges/universities beginning to send out Financial Aid Award/Offer Letters for accepted students, we thought it would be beneficial to share some useful links and resources with you: (Source: UnderstandingFAFSA.org)
School Day SAT will be offered on March 22nd
Interested 11th grade students will be able to take the SAT examination on Wednesday, March 22nd, in the High School, starting at 8:00AM. 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 Monday, January 23rd.
- 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.
- 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. 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)
Test Date (Registration Deadline)
February 11th (January 6th)
April 15th (March 10th)
June 10th (May 5th)
July 15th (June 16th)*
*No test center 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 Tuesday, January 24th at 1:00 p.m. to share more information about these programs and help answer any questions interested students may have.
Tips for Planning a Successful College Visit
Planning a college visit can be overwhelming! Be sure to check out these useful tips from Advantage College Planning to help lessen the stress:
- 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.
- Variety: make sure you check out a variety of schools (small, large, city, rural, etc.).
- Don't overdue it: if you visit more than two schools a day, your head will likely spin; keep track what you like/dislike from each visit to keep each visit clear in your mind.
- 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.
- 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.
Scholarship Opportunity
2023 Seed Scholars Program in Partnership with Yale Women in Economics: eligible applicants must be a current junior (member of the Class of 2024), identify as a female student of color (African American, Asian-America, Latino, or Native American), have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have low to moderate household income. More information can be found here. Deadline: January 17, 2023
Early College Career Academy at SUNY Adirondack - Reminder of upcoming 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 program are:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Information Technology / Computer Networking
- New Media
On November 22nd, 10th grade students were able to learn about these programs when representatives from SUNY Adirondack spent the day in Schuylerville. If you are interested in learning more about these program offerings, please be sure to see your counselor ASAP! Additionally, ECCA will be hosting informational sessions on the following dates:
- Wednesday, January 4th - virtual info session from 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday January 11th - virtual info session from 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, January 18th - in-person sessions at each campus from 6-8 pm
Additional information about the ECCA program can be found here. Please register for an upcoming informational session here. See the flyer below for more information!
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 (with a virtual or phone conference option if necessary). 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!
