Students interested in Saint Francis University

Seniors – If you are applying to St. Francis or have any interest in attending St. Francis, see Mr. Deater in the Guidance Office Immediately as there may be a significant financial incentives. Stop in the Guidance office to see Mr. Deater ASAP to discuss this opportunity of a lifetime.

Selective Service System

All young men upon reaching their 18th birthday must register for the Selective Service System. Students who fail to register may not receive federal financial aid scholarships or loans for college. Students should go to www.sss.gov to register. If you have your social security number at the time of registration, total completion time is about 5 minutes for the electronic form. Postcards for registration are also available at all post office locations.

Penn State Scholarships

The Michael Carey Memorial Scholarship is available to the two most qualified Greater Johnstown High school seniors accepted to Penn State University each year. . Preference is given first to University Park main campus applications, followed by applications to the branch campuses. Value of each scholarship is $3750 per year for four years.

Scholarship

Edgar Snyder & Associates is offering a $2500.00 scholarship to a graduating high school senior through their 5th Annual “Words to be Heard” scholarship contest. There will also be a $1000.00 2nd place and 3 runners-up who will receive scholarships of $500.00. The objective is to create a presentation that discourages underage drinking and drunk driving. Or, create a proposal to prevent distracted driving, such as texting while driving. The deadline for the presentation is March 28th, 2011. For more information contact your guidance counselor or visit www.edgarsnyder.com.

Report Card Distribution Schedule

Quarter 1
Deficiencies sent out - 09/28/2010
End of marking period - 10/29/2010
Report cards issued - 11/09/2010

Quarter 2
Deficiencies sent out - 12/04/2010
End of marking period-01/15/2011
Report cards issued - 01/27/2011

Quarter 3
Deficiencies sent out - 02/19/2011
End of marking period - 03/24/2011
Report cards issued - 04/09/2011

Quarter 4
Deficiencies sent out - 04/30/2011
End of marking period - 06/03/2011
Report cards issued - 06/03/2011

Additional Assessment Descriptions

NAEP
The National Assessment of Educational Progress is the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of what our nation’s students know and can do in core subjects. NAEP is congressionally mandated, and first administered in 1969 to measure student achievement nationally. The results of NAEP are released as The Nation’s Report Card, and are available for the nation, states, and in some cases, urban districts. Teachers, principals, parents, policymakers, and researchers all use NAEP results to assess progress and develop ways to improve education in the United States. For more information, about NAEP, visit http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard.



PSSA IU-8 Alternate Assessment Test

The PSSA IU-8 Alternative Assessment Test is considered an acceptable alternate assessment in Reading and Math for students who have not met the graduation requirement of scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA tests.

PSSA – IU-8 Alternate Assessment

Attention 12th Grade Students- The PSSA IU-8 Alternative Assessment Test will be given on Wednesday November 17, 2010. The test is considered an acceptable alternate assessment for students who have not met the graduation requirement of scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA tests. Also, to help students prepare for the test, the Pride and Tradition and the After School Live programs will offer an opportunity to prepare for the test. A tutoring class will be held November 9th, 10th, 15th and 16th. Students are highly encouraged to attend the sessions. To sign up for the tutoring session contact Cyndi or Jen in room A228. There is transportation available after each session. Any further questions and any student who has not signed up for the test may do so by contacting Mr. Mulvehill in the guidance office.

Educational Assistance

Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance- Assistance is available that provides benefits for the dependent spouse and children of individuals killed on active duty or those veterans who are totally disabled because of active duty injuries. In addition the new Post 9/11 GI Bill has a provision that enables current service members the ability to transfer their earned benefits to their dependents. For further information visit www.gibill.va.gov or contact the guidance office.

Essay Contest

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring an essay contest, for students in grades 9 thru 12. The essay must be 350 words or less on the subject “What Patriotism Means to Me”. The GRAND PRIZE is $10,000 dollars. There are also 18 National Awards and Regional and Local prizes. An application can be picked up in the guidance office. All entries must be into Mr. Mulvehill no later than November 29th, 2010.

Recruiting and the College Bound Athlete

The following sites maybe found useful for students seeking information regarding collegiate athletics. Please feel free to contact the Guidance Office at Greater Johnstown High School with any questions you might have.
NCAA Clearinghouse
This site will provide you with information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/

NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete
A complete guide for the college bound student athlete from the NCAA President.
http://www.ncaapublications.com/Uploads/PDF/2008-09%20CBSA9c29e699-00f6-48ba-98a9-6456c9b98957.pdf

The Student-Athlete and College Recruiting
Preparing families for college athletics and the recruiting process.
http://www.dynamitesports.com

Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond High School

http://tinyurl.com/67o7y

Division I Recruiting Calendar

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/home?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/NCAA/Legislation+and+Governance/Eligibility+and+Recruiting/Recruiting/Recruiting+Calendars/2008-09/2008-09+Division+I+Football+Recruiting+Calendar

Division I-AA Intercollegiate Athletics

http://tinyurl.com/66r42

Ivy League Intercollegiate Athletics (Div I-AA)

http://tinyurl.com/6bczu

Patriot League Intercollegiate Athletics (Div I-AA)

http://tinyurl.com/5vkab

Atlantic Ten Conference (Div I-AA)

http://tinyurl.com/4q7ny

Division II Intercollegiate Athletics

http://tinyurl.com/3r5se

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (Div II)

http://www.psacsports.org

Division III Intercollegiate Athletics
http://tinyurl.com/46v4x

Middle Atlantic Conference (Div III)

http://tinyurl.com/5zkhh

National Junior College Athletic Association

http://tinyurl.com/53jyh

Spring Dual Enrollment

Any student interested in taking Dual enrollment classes at Penn HighLands Community College or University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, should submit an application as soon as possible. Once accepted, you can register for courses. Courses fill up quickly, so be sure to apply early and register for your selected courses. See Mr. Deater in the Guidance office for details. Dual Enrollment details can also be viewed on the High School Web site.

Transcripts for Seniors

Seniors may request a transcript from their counselor at any time. Please be prepared to provide a stamped envelope, as well as, the address of the institution or university that you wish to have it mailed to.

College Planning

The following sites maybe found useful for students seeking information regarding college entrance exams and financial aid. Please feel free to contact the Guidance Office at Greater Johnstown High School with any questions you might have. Also look at the High School Guidance Web page for resources.

SAT Information
The SAT is America's most popular college entrance exam.
http://www.collegeboard.com

ACT Information
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam.
http://www.act.org

Guide to the Financial Aid Process
This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web.
http://www.finaid.org

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Education FREE application for Federal student aid web site.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Information on Federal Student Aid
This web site explains student financial aid programs the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office administers.
http://tinyurl.com/2hwo8

A Scholarship Search Site (FastWeb)
FastWeb, the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives.
http://www.fastweb.com

A Scholarship Search Site (CollegeNet)
CollegeNET, Inc. is the world's leading resource for higher education internet transactions. We provide here for your convenience over 1500 customized internet admission applications.
http://www.collegenet.com

Scholarships

• Scholarships – The Merle Agnello Scholarship worth $5,000 for students accepted to University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and the Mae Agnello Scholarship worth $1,500 are now available for application. See Mr. Deater in the Guidance office or the Trojan College Access Center for details on how to apply. Deadline is October 22, 2010.

• PTI Scholarship for DECA Members – Senior DECA members can apply for a scholarship worth up to $6,000 at Pittsburgh Technical Institute. Down load an application at www.pti.edu. Stop in the Guidance office for eligibility details. Deadline is March 4 2011.

• Pennsylvania Elk State Association is offering the Elks National Foundation 2010 Most Valuable Student Scholarship for students interested in studying secondary education. Awards range from $60,000 to $4,000. Go to www.elks.org for an application and guidelines. Stop in the Guidance office for details. Deadline is December 1, 2010

Application Waivers

Application Waivers for Seton Hill University are available in the Guidance Office for those interested in applying. Please see your counselor to obtain one.