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.