Monday, October 31, 2011

This week..

Report cards are being sent home on Thursday, November 3rd.  Your student will receive a copy that day as well. 

Don't forget that you can see your students grades online via the Oncourse system.  If you haven't received your username and password yet then please come to Guidance and see either of the secretaries.  You must show your photo ID to receive this information.

Please stay tuned for information on Learning Recovery....

Friday, October 28, 2011

Upcoming Parent Nights

Mark your calendar!  Guidance will be hosting parent nights in December and January here at Fletcher High in the auditorium.

December 12th 6pm - 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night
January 10th 6pm - Junior Parent Night
January 17th 6pm - Senior Parent Financial Aid Night


Hope to see you there!

PERT Study Guide

PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test) assesses your mathematics, reading, and writing skills.  It is used for placement in college courses.  In high school we use PERT for placement in dual enrollment courses.  Below is a link to help you prepare for the PERT.



http://www.fscj.edu/mydegree/assessment-certification/cpt/assets/documents/pert-math-study-guide.pdf

Friday, October 21, 2011

Southern Scholarship Foundation

Southern Scholarship FoundationAd-FlyerSouthern Scholarship Foundation SSF Application-New

Southern Scholarship Foundation

Southern Scholarship Foundation 2011-2012




http://www.southernscholarship.org/

Thursday, October 20, 2011

MORE Scholarships

The possibilities for you to earn scholarships just keep pouring in.  Check out this latest link that has tons of scholarships listed.  The link forces you to download a pdf file which is a document that lists the scholarships.  Good luck to everyone.

http://roybal-allard.house.gov/UploadedFiles/Scholarship_Guide_2011-2012.pdf

Upcoming College Visits

Juniors and Seniors:

Did you know that we have some of the colleges actually come out and talk to you?!  Check out what colleges you want to hear from here at FHS and sign up in the Guidance Office with Mrs. Alexander.


10/25/11 USF
10/26/11 Mercer & FSCJ
10/27/11 Edward Waters College
11/1/11 Fortis Institute
11/3/11 Bama @ Birmingham
11/17/11 University of Alabama
11/18/11 Florida Atlantic University



More will come just keep listening to the announcements! You must be a junior or senior to sign up for these meetings.

October 2011 FHS Scholarship Newsletter

Newsletter October 2011



The first edition of the 2011-2012 Scholarship Newsletter is out! Please click to view it and then feel free to download and print it out.


http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/69619966?access_key=key-2fvf8nkbueen8dgfm42l

Scholarship Newsletter

The first edition of the 2011-2012 Scholarship Newsletter is out!  Please click to view it and then feel free to download and print it out. 

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/69619966?access_key=key-2fvf8nkbueen8dgfm42l

Georgia Southern is Coming to Jax

Georgia Southern will be hosting an Open House in Jacksonville.  This is a great opportunity for students and parents to learn more about what Georgia Southern has to offer. They will be able to speak with current students, staff, alumni, and parents to learn more about academic opportunities, student services, financial aid, and on-campus housing. There will also be representatives from the academic colleges and student services departments to answer all of their questions.





Place: Cummer Museum
Date: October 20th
Time: 6:30-8:30



They are encouraging students to make a reservation by either calling 912-478-5851 or through their Eagle Info Page. They can create an Eagle Info Page here: http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/?link=invitation and clicking on the "Register Here" tab.

Friday, October 7, 2011

ESOL Students Presentation

ESOL COLLEGE 101 Night


Infórmate cómo ayudar a tu hijo(a) a llegar a la universidad

Ofreceremos Información en cuanto a

 Requisitos de Graduación

 Exámenes de entrada a la universidad:

ACT, SAT, PARCC

 Jacksonville Commitment (beca)

 Ayuda Financiera (Becas Federales y Estatales)



Cuándo: Jueves, octubre 13, 2011

Dónde: Englewood H.S. (media center)

4412 Barnes Rd. 32207

Hora: 6:00 p.m.



Para más información llame a la Sra. Martinez o la Sra. Palomo al (904) 390-2202.

(Presentación en Inglés y Español)

________
 
ESOL College 101 Night


GET INFORMED!

What will your son/daughter need to graduate from high school:

Information regarding:

 Graduation Requirements

 College Entrance Tests- ACT, SAT, PARCC

 Jacksonville Commitment (scholarship)

 Financial Aid- Scholarships

When: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Where: Englewood H.S. (media center)

4412 Barnes Rd. 32207

Time: 6:00 p.m.

For information call Ms. Nancy Martinez or Ms. Palomo at (904) 390-2202

(Presentations in English and Spanish)

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Volunteer Opportunity

Make a Difference Day


At Everbank Field



*** Volunteers Needed ***



When: Saturday, October 22, 2011

Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm

Where: Everbank Field (foot of the Matthews Bridge)



This is the award winning event that invites volunteers to spend a Saturday morning learning how to improve the health and appearance of trees and participate in clean up of the area surrounding Everbank Field. Following a brief presentation, volunteers are divided into groups under the supervision of forestry professionals. The fun begins with hands-on instruction as we provide the care our city trees need to survive and flourish. Volunteers should bring pruning tools and work gloves. As work will be close to a highway, no one under the age of fourteen may participate. Volunteers will receive an informative pruning booklet and a special t-shirt. This is a fee free event, but registration is recommended. Call 398-5757 or email greenscape@bellsouth.net to RSVP. (check in will begin at 8:30 a.m.)



Directions: Volunteers should look for the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and Greenscape banner at our staging area in the city lot located northeast of Everbank Field on East Duval Street. For further information contact the Greenscape office at 398-5757 or the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful office at 630-3420 (vharrell@coj.net).

Sponsored by:

Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc & Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission

www.greenscapeofjacksonville.org

African American Resources

1. Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school. See the details below, the contact person is: Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139 Worrell Professional Center, Babcock Graduate School of Management – Wake Forest University_ WINSTON_SALEM N.C 27109-8738 email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu or visit www.wfu.edu
phone# toll free (866) 925-3622


2. Black Male Teachers needed. Do you know any Black Males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE? The CALL ME MISTER program offered by 4 historical black colleges in South Carolina, Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University – visit the www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htl details online application or call 1.800.640.2657


3. Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year. Visit http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edc/ or call 617.495.1581.



4. Syracuse University School of Architecture is desperately seeking young women and men of color interested in pursuing a 5 yr. professional degree in Architecture. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1250 (315) 443-256 www.soa.syr.edu/indes.php