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Glenn Dillard, Harding University Admissions, will be presenting a 1-hour PowerPoint presentation entitled “College 101..for Parents!” It will be for parents of Juniors and Seniors and there is no cost to attend.

Place: Harding Academy

Day: Monday, September 20th

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any student who is interested in taking a concurrent class (on campus or off campus) through ASU next semester and does not have the required ACT score to enroll in the course(s) can take the COMPASS test at ASU-Searcy  in an effort to earn the appropriate score(s) on May 4th at 3:45. The cost for this test is $10.00.  Any interested student must pick up a form from Mrs. Roddy in the Guidance center giving them permission to take the test.

 

 

 

Will you be a senior during the 2010-11 school year? Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything that you do! Apply now for the 2010 Wedy's High School Heisman! Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information. 

 

 

 

First Electric Cooperative is sponsoring The Washington D.C. Rural Electric Youth Tour. Any student who is currently a high school junior and whose parents or guardians are members of First Electric Cooperative (electric power supplied by First Electric). Each Participant will be required to submit an application and an essay by April 1, 2010. Please visit their website at www.firstelectric.coop for more information. Applications are available in the Guidance Center.

 

 

 

 

 

The Information Technology Careers Summer Camp, sponsored by ACXIOM and UCA, is currently accepting applications. The camp will take place June 23-26 on the beautiful campus of UCA in Conway.  The camp is designed to heighten high school students' (Grades 9-12) interest in a career in Information Technology. Students will receive valuable information about IT careers and ways on how to continue their education beyond high school. Students will be part of a group comprised of some of Arkansas' brightest students as they learn about interesting and rewarding careers in IT. The camp is made possible by the generosity of ACXIOM Corporation.
 There is NO COST for students to attend; on-campus housing and meals will be provided.  Students will be required to obtain transportation to and from UCA.  All students must stay on campus during the camp.   Students are required to submit an application and short essay online.  The deadline to apply has been extended to February 22, 2010, so please encourage students to apply online before the deadline as space is limited and slots fill up quickly.  The online registration form and more information can be found at http://www.uca.edu/outreach/profdev/itcamp.php.  You can also access this page from the Academic Outreach News & Events page:  http://www.uca.edu/outreach/news/. 
Camp Coordinator
Dr. Jim Downey, UCA
(501) 450-5327

ACXIOM Contact
Allison Nicholas

 

 

 

 

Searcy High School will host “Ultimate Money Skills:  College Funding Workshop” on February 11 from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Searcy High School Cafeteria.  This workshop is designed for parents and we encourage the parents of all of our 9th-12th grade students to attend 

 

 

 

TEACHERS and STUDENTS:1.        This year the Guidance Center will stop accepting all requests for schedule changes for the “Spring 2010” semester by DECEMBER 18.   2.       The Guidance Center will not accept any schedule change requests when we return in January.   3.      It is imperative that any student who intends to request a change of classes for the spring semester submit their request before we break for Christmas…..no later than December 18.  4.       This policy also includes students who intend to take OFF-CAMPUS CONCURRENT classes.  All students who plan on taking OFF-CAMPUS CONCURRENT classes must have all of their paperwork in place and schedule adjustments completed by December 18.   You must see Mrs. Roddy to begin the concurrent process ASAP.   5.       Students can pick up   “Schedule Change Forms”   in the Guidance Center beginning November 30. 

Searcy High School will administer the ASVAB test on Thursday, December 3, 2009.  All interested students must sign up in the guidance center no later than Wednesday, November 25.

 

Whispering Oaks Student Housing consists of on-campus apartments at Henderson State University.  As high school juniors and seniors begin to look at possible colleges and housing, we would like to extend a SPECIAL INVITATION to these students and their families to come to our Open House on Sunday, November 8 from 1pm-5pm.  At this time, we will be giving tour of our community and explaining, in further detail, who we are.  We would greatly appreciate you, as high school counselors, to encourage your students interested to attend.  They may RSVP at our website www.campushousing.com/hsu, calling us at (870).230.5070

 

 

 

 

10th and 11th Grade Students:  The PSAT (National Merit Qualifying Test) will be administered in the high school cafeteria on October 14, 2009.  All interested 10th and 11th grade students must pay $15.00 in the SHS Guidance Center to register for the test.  Each student who registers for the PSAT will receive a practice test so the earlier a student registers the more time they will have to utilize the practice test in preparation for the test. The last day to register for the PSAT is October 7.

 

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER: If you did not submit a pre-registration form.... DO NOT request that you now be allowed to select the courses you prefer.  Ample time and much energy were expended in an attempt to get all students to submit their pre-registration forms.  Students who did not submit the appropriate form forfeited their opportunity to make their own selections.

As was explained to you during pre-registration, schedule changes will not be granted EXCEPT for the following reasons:

  • The guidance center has made an error in placing you in the appropriate CORE course.
  • You have opted to take a performanc e class or opted to not take a performance class such as sports, choir, band, drama, etc..
  • You have been placed in a course in which you have already earned a credit.
  • Concurrent classes need to be added or deleted from your schedule.
  • You have an incomplete schedule with empty periods which need to be filled.

Schedules will NOT be altered due to:

  • Student prefers a different elective.
  • Student prefers a different lunch period.
  • Student prefers a different teacher.
  • Student did not complete a summer assignment, if required.

If you request a change, you will NOT be contacted to notify you whether or not the change has been. Instead, you will need to arrive at school on the first day of classes in enough time to go to the cafeteria to pick up your revised schedule. Just assume that if you request falls within the acceptable reasons, the change will be made.  If your request does not fall within the guidelines, the request WILL NOT be granted.

If you see an error in your schedule which falls within the category of acceptable reasons to change a schedule, please complete the information on the greens sheets that were provided during registration NO LATER THAN Monday, August 11th.  The counselors will evaluate the request for change and make the necessary adjustments, if deemed appropriate.

 

 

MyMajors.com is an assessment to find what college majors may fit you according to your interests. It is a free service to do the survey and will give you a list of several majors suited to you. There is, however, an additional charge if you wish to order detailed descriptions of the majors that it selects. Just click on “I’m New” on the MyMajors.com home page and take the 15-18 minute assessment 

 

 

The Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young bolunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place. For more information go to www.kohlscorporation.com  

 


ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS:ALL 11TH GRADE STUDENTS should make plans to take the ACT test on one of the following test dates:
  • December 8, 2007 (deadline to register is November 2, 2007)
  • February 9, 2008 (deadline to register is January 4, 2008)
  • April 12, 2008 (deadline to register is March 7, 2008)
 Any 10th or 11th grade student who plans to enroll in a course (on campus or off campus) for college credit MUST have an ACT score on file in the guidance office by the beginning of March. This means that a student planning on taking a college class must take the ACT no later than the February 9, 2008 test date in order for the counselors to schedule a student into the concurrent college class on our campus.IN ORDER TO TAKE A CONCURRENT COLLEGE CLASS, A STUDENT MUST SCORE A 19 ON THE ACT. (see requirements below)
  • College English (English III/English IV AP): An ACT score of 19 in reading AND in English are required.
  • College Algebra or Trig or Stats: An ACT of 19 in the area of Math.
  • College Spanish/French (Spanish or French IV AP): An ACT  score of  19 in reading or a projected 19 on the EXPLORE/PLAN test.
  • College Biology or Human Anatomy/Physiology: An ACT score of 19 in reading or a projected 19 on the EXPLORE/PLAN test.

 

 ATTENTION JUNIORS….Coming in December 2007….DISCOVER CARD TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Eligibility requirements are available to any high school junior who:
  • Has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades.
  • Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.
 Applications and materials for the 2008 program will be available in December 2007. For questions visit http://www.scholarshipadministrators.net/EmailRequestForm.asp
 
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