2012 Learn 2 Earn

Summer Fast Facts

Memorial Hospital

Presents

CARING FOR KIDS

for the serious sitter age 11-16

Upcoming Class Dates:

Saturday June 16, 2012

at

Memorial Hospital

Education Center

3625 University Boulevard South

9:00am to 4:00pm

Learn the basics of good babysitting and how to care for children...

Learn how to promote safety, to prevent accidents, to dress, diaper and bathe infants, and receive training in basic first aid, choking and poison control. 

Call 399-6691 for preregistration information. 

A $20.00 registration payment is required prior to class date.

The registration fee covers all class materials. 

Students should bring a lunch and drink with them. 

REMINDER: SENIORS - COLLEGE AID WORKSHOP this Saturday!

College Workshop 2012

JGTA Scholarship Flyer
JGTA Scholarship Volunteer Form

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses' ESSAY CONTEST

2012 ESSAY TOPIC:
In 2010, First Lady, Michelle Obama, launched "Let's Move," a comprehensive initiative dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Currently, 33% of children in the United States are considered overweight or obese.

2012 QUESTION:
Everyone in the community has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity. Increasing physical activity is just one of the five pillars in the First Lady's "Let's Move" initiative. As a high school student, what do you see as the biggest barriers to students maintaining a healthy lifestyle by remaining physically active? What can schools, families and your community do to address these barriers in an effort to decrease childhood obesity?

ESSAY CONTEST GUIDELINES:

• All participants must be in their sophomore or junior year of high school.
• Essays should be original compositions; no less than 750 words, or no more than 1,000 words with evidence that supports their findings.
• All essays must include the essay contest cover sheet (SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE FOR YOUR COVER SHEET), and have both the student and his/her guidance counselor's signature.
• Essays must be postmarked on or before FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 and should be mailed to: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses, Attn: Essay Contest, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036.
• Winners will be selected on or before Friday, August 3, 2012 and all winners must be available to read a portion of their essays at the CBC Spouses Essay Contest and Issues Forum, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Washington, D.C.

WWW.TBCJAX.ORG

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving High School Graduate that has decided to further their education by attending a college or university of their choice. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE is MAY 15, 2012. 

See Mrs. Curran in guidance for an application.

DID YOU KNOW?...that 1 in 3 teens this year will be a victim of dating abuse? Often times, the warning signs are so subtle that teens don't realize that their relationship may be toxic, controlling or dangerous. In an effort to prevent this problem, Florida House Representative Mia Jones is hosting a teen dating violence summit on Saturday, May 12th from 10am - 4pm at Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus Auditorium, 101 W. State St. Jacksonville, FL 32202. 
7th - 12th grade students are invited to attend this important event, where their mission will be to empower youth with the tools that they need to prevent dating violence, and safely exit a relationship should they experience abuse.
SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE for the consent form and questionnaire by MAY 4th. 

FSCJ Career Tech - QR Codes

2012 the Federal Job Search
2012 Summer Employment Opportunity
2012 Creating an Account in USAJOBS

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU! (i.e. FREE eyeglasses!)

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.eduor 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.htldetails 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.  Visitwww.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) 443-256www.soa.syr.edu/indes.php  
  
5.  A free pair of eyeglasses from Target for any child ages 12 and under brings a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor.  You can find stores with optical departments at www.target.com  
  
6.  APPLY NOW - If you have/know young adults between the ages of 18-31 with a High School Diploma.  Can earn up to $100,000 and earn benefits.  The Federal Aviation Association is taking application for Air Traffic Controller School visit the website

FAPSC Scholarship Deadline Extended 2012

In accordance with new College policy, FSCJ has been instructed to move the registration date to the following week.  Therefore, the new date for Dual Enrollment fall registration is now Tuesday, May 15^th from 9 am – 2 pm.  Please note the room change from D-111 to D-120.  This is the same room used for summer registration. 

Mark your calendar!

If you plan to dual enroll at FSCJ this fall, you must attend the following registration:

 DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION

for Fall term 2012

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Anytime between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Kent Campus, Building D, Room 120 

Students, in order to register, you must:

 ·       Write your SSN on the application.  Student ID numbers are not permissible. 

 ·        Meet all minimum GPA and assessment requirements.

 ·        Submit a fully signed application form  You may use the re-application form if you have previously done a semester of dual enrollment. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR THE PROPER FORM.

 ·        Submit high school transcripts with cumulative GPA.

 ·        Submit qualifying ACT, SAT, or CPT test scores if they are new to dual enrollment or have re-tested with new score results. 

·     Select course reference numbers for the classes you have been approved to take.

Class schedules are available for viewing on-line at http://www.fscj.edu. 

 ·        Be able to complete college course(s) prior to high school graduation date.

 ·        Submit letter of release from St. Johns River Community College if they are new to dual enrollment and are Clay or St. Johns school district students.

 ·        Please come prepared with your 1^st and 2^nd choices for classes, in the event your 1^st choice is already full.

Duval County UNCF Scholarship is now OPEN!!!

 There are 8 scholarships available and the application deadline is May 11, 2012. The recipients will be invited to an awards activity (lunch/dinner) to receive their scholarship.  

http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=775

15th Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Application   is Now Available for the 2012 Season.

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is once again conducting a nation-wide search for the best and the brightest Hispanic/Latino leaders.

The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards offers educational grants in several categories to qualified Hispanic/Latino high school juniors.  Students are also eligible to be selected as a national recipient and receive a laptop computer and an all expense paid trip to attend the National Youth Awards ceremony!

The application is now available online at www.HispanicHeritage.org. The deadline to apply

is July 6th. 2012.

Requirements for applicants:

• Current high school JUNIOR (not seniors) 
• Plan to attend college in the 2013 Fall Semester
• US Citizenship or US permanent residency 
• Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent) 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA ( on a 4.0 scale)  or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale)
• Willing to travel at own cost to the awards ceremony in your selected region

 For more information, please visit the Youth Award section of our web site: www.HispanicHeritage.org, or call 202.861.9797. 

Please take a minute to experience what the Youth Awards are all about! Visit the link below on our YouTube Channel. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV1-fT9kJEA

2012 Achieving the Dream Poster

Community Connections of Jax Summer Camp Volunteer

YoungArts is pleased to announce the 2013 application cycle is open!

As the sole national organization dedicated to encouraging and recognizing artistic excellence in the visual, literary and performing arts, YoungArts ensures the nation’s most outstanding high school students are encouraged – at critical junctures in their lives – to pursue careers in the arts.

The deadline for the 2013 application cycle is October 19, 2012. Students, grades 10 to 12 or ages 15 to 18,  visit www.youngarts.org/apply for details on the application requirements for each discipline and the application process.


Some of the many benefits of the YoungArts program include:
• Exclusive U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts nominations
• Master classes with world-renowned artists
• Access to scholarships, career opportunities and professional contacts
• $500,000 in total monetary awards and more than $100 million facilitated in college scholarships
• An alumni network of 16,000+ talented artistic professionals, including recording artist Nicki Minaj, choreographer Desmond Richardson and X Factor finalist Marcus Canty

In 2011, 105 of our 500 winners received more than $6.5 million in college scholarships because of the YoungArts recognition.

Jasmyn Prom May 4th

Thompson Scholarship 2011-2012

Chartwells Scholarship 2011-2012

Need a summer job?

MAYOR'S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

Funded by The Jacksonville Journey, the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program provides the opportunity for 185 Duval County students, ages 16-21 to earn valuable experience working in various facets of city government for five, 20-hour weeks, plus one week of training beginning Monday June 18th and ending Friday, July 27th.

Program Eligibility Requirements:

• Youth ages 16-21who have a desire to make a difference in their community and want to gain valuable job skills.
• Must live in Zone 1 - one of the following zip codes:  32202, 32204, 32206, 32208, 32209, 32254
• Must be attending school (high school, college, or trade school
• Must have a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher
• Must have no more than 4 unexcused absences
• Must pass drug test

Beginning Friday, April 6th and ending Friday, April 27th, we will be reviewing initial applications through our survey.

Click here between 4/6/12 and 4/27/12 to take our survey and begin the application process.

Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions:

 Mayor's Summer Jobs Program 2012 FAQ         

 You may also email us at msjp2012@worksourcefl.com for specific questions.

Scholarship:

Gator Club of Jacksonville Book Scholarship

 Requirements:

·        - Resident of Duval County

·        - Graduating Senior

·        - Family relative a member of the Gator Club of Jacksonville

·        - Completed scholarship application found on club website

·        - Acceptance into the University of Florida

o   Scholarship must be used at the University of Florida

 Deadline:

May 1, 2013

 # Recipients Award Amount:

Up to 10 - $1,000 book scholarship

 Contact Information:

All information on scholarship to be found on http://www.jaxgatorclub.com/

DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION for Fall term 2012

 Date and Time: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Anytime between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Kent Campus, Building D, Room 111 

In order to register, you students must:

·        Meet all minimum GPA and assessment requirements.
·        Submit a fully signed application form. Please copy on a single 2-sided page if possible.  You may use the re-application form if you have previously done a semester of dual enrollment.

 ·        Submit high school transcripts with cumulative GPA.

 ·        Submit qualifying ACT, SAT, or CPT test scores if you are new to dual enrollment or have re-tested with new score results.

 ·        Select course reference numbers for the classes you have been approved to take.  If all your selected courses are not available, your counselor will be able to e-mail us later with approved additions. Class schedules are available for viewing on-line at http://www.fscj.edu. 

 ·        Be able to complete college course(s) prior to high school graduation date.

 ·        Submit letter of release from St. Johns River Community College if you are new to dual enrollment and are Clay or St. Johns school district students.

 ·        Please come prepared with your 1^st and 2^nd choices for classes, in the event your 1^st choice is already full.

ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS - SAT test day security changes!

Good afternoon –

Yesterday the College Board announced sweeping changes to security on SAT test day, beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year.  These new changes include photo registration, spot-check and increased ID checks, changes to the check-in process, and pre-registration requirements (walk-ins are no longer allowed).

These changes come after the Long Island cheating scandal uncovered last year where a group of students were caught paying other students to take their exams.  Since then, the College Board hired a former FBI director to review the security measures and overhaul as necessary.

Students will now be required to upload a photo at registration.  This photo will be printed on the admissions ticket as well as the check-in roster and scores, which are sent to high schools and colleges.  If a student cannot upload a photo, he/she will be permitted to mail a photo to the College Board which will scan the image and associate it with the student file.  The admissions ticket photo will be matched with the check-in roster and compared to their valid student ID.

For many students, their ID is simply their driver’s license but for those students without driver’s licenses, other acceptable forms of photo ID now include:

•             State issued non drivers ID

•             School identification card

•             Passport

•             Government issued ID

•             School ID form

In addition to these changes, student IDs will be checked more frequently throughout the test (at breaks, if a student leaves and re-enters a room, when handing in answer sheets, etc.) and “spot checks” will be performed at random locations or if cheating is suspected.  Proctors will also receive additional training on how to spot cheating and what to do if cheating is suspected. 

For more information on the security changes, please check out the College Board press room:

http://press.collegeboard.org/releases/2012/enhanced-sat-security-measures-announced-2012-13-academic-year

For more information on what to bring on test day, check out the College Board website:

http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-test-day-checklist

We anticipate that your students will first start encountering these changes when registration for the October, 2012 SAT begins. 

I will continue to alert you as this information updated.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Waite

Director of High School Outreach| The Princeton Review- San Diego

3262 Holiday Court, Suite 101, La Jolla, CA 92037

Recent KTAC Session at Riverside Presbyterian Day School Time to Register  for the New 5 week KTAC Sessions... As a parent with cancer, one of the hardest things to do when you are diagnosed is talk to your family.  Kids Together Against Cancer's five week program is child and parent focused in a positive and fun environment.  Art Educators, from the Cummer Museum of Art, help children create beautiful art projects to help express their feelings. Licensed Oncology Social Workers guide adult group discussion to help families cope with the cancer diagnosis.  Dates:    Tuesday, March 27                Tuesday, April 3                   Tuesday, April 10                 Tuesday, April 17                 Tuesday, April 24    Times:    5:30p Dinner (free); 6:00p - 7:00p Art Session  Location:  Riverside Presbyterian Day School            (830 Oak Street) Please join us and call 742-2916 to reserve your space

KTAC programs are free to anyone, no matter where they are being treated.   KTAC offers art workshops, monthly support groups, as well as information and resources to help families during a parent's cancer journey. KTAC programs support children of all ages (up to age 17).  Please contact us for more information...   Email info@ktacjax.com Website  www.ktacjax.com  Phone (904) 308-KTAC (5822)

Entering 9th grade in 2012-2013? CHECK THIS OUT!

QUEST 2012 Application

THEATRE SUMMER CAMP!

Peter Pan Flier - Fscj 2012

College Workshop 2012

JU Robotics Opportunity for Teen Girls

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Seniors, the last day to order graduation announcements and cap and grown is Friday April 13^th. You can order on line or see Coach Gwynes in Student Activities for the forms.

Boot Camp Handout Boot Camp Reservation Form Boot Camp Consent Release

FAHPD Student Symposium Flier

DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION for Summer term 2012

Date and Time: Wed. April 18, 2012

Anytime between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Kent Campus, Building D, Room 120

In order to register, your students must:

·        Meet all minimum GPA and assessment requirements.

·        Submit a fully signed application form.  The most current versions of the forms are below.  Please copy on a single 2-sided page if possible. You may use the re-application form if you have previously done a semester of dual enrollment. If this is your first term in dual enrollment, please complete the Dual Enrollment Application and provide an official transcript.

 ·        Submit high school transcripts with cumulative GPA.

 ·        Submit qualifying ACT, SAT, or CPT test scores if you are new to dual enrollment or have re-tested with new score results.

Dual Enrollment Application 3-10 Re-Registration Dual App 3-10 FSCJ

VOTE FOR ED WHITE!

Nurse Adams has submitted an entry to the Rack Room Shoes "Save the Athletes" Challenge to raise $15,000 to purchase supplies and other support needs for our Special Olympics program.  If you are not aware of our particular Special Olympics program, they are phenomenal...both because we have fantastic staff and volunteers that work with our students but also because our students are wonderful!  They have done very well this year, with our 5-on-5 basketball team placing third at the state competition.  But we could do so much more if we had the financial support. 

Please go to the website below and vote for our Ed White Special Olympics to win the grand prize.  You may vote once a day between today and March 19th.  You may also vote on Facebook via the Rack Room Shoes page.  But take the link below to vote.  Come back and do it once a day for the next few weeks and hopefully we'll win!!

http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/182781/voteable_entries?utf8=%E2%9C%93&view_entries=1&category_id=2306

Thank you so much for supporting our students!!  Go Ed White!!!!