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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE TESTING High School Proficiency Exams will take place on: October 30^th, 31^st and November 1^st Seniors with 17 credits and Juniors with 11.0 credits will take the following exams: Math (Seniors only): Tuesday, October 30^th at 9:00 am Writing (Juniors & Seniors): Wednesday, October 31^st at 9:00 am Reading (Seniors only): Thursday, November 1^st at 9:00 am Please be here by 8:45, testing begins promptly at 9:00 THESE EXAMS ARE MANDATORY AND PASSAGE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION Seniors Scheduled to Graduate in January or June Senior students scheduled to graduate this school year have been emailed with important information – please check your email. We will need as soon as possible: 1. Your name as you would like it to appear on your diploma, 2. Your height & weight for ordering caps & gowns, 3. Correct mailing address, email address and phone number, 4. Payment for your cap & gown. Payment Schedule: Until Dec. 20^th: $17 Jan. 7^th – Feb, 14^th: $20 Feb. 18^th – April 10^th : $25 No orders placed after April 10, 2008 WNC (formerly WNCC) College Visit and Financial Aid Night COLLEGE VISIT Seniors and Juniors are invited to attend our fall visit to Western Nevada College, WNC (formerly Western Nevada Community College, WNCC) on: Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:00 am Students must provide their own transportation to and from the college and we will meet at the flagpole at 10:00 am. Please sign up in the guidance office, attendance will be taken and this visit will take care of that day’s attendance. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT A financial aid advisor from WNC will make a presentation and answer questions about financing college at SSHS on: Thursday November 29^th at 6:30 pm SSHS Grading Periods The school year is divided into 4 grading periods. FIRST: Mon., Aug. 27^th – Thurs., Nov. 1^st SECOND: Mon., Nov. 5^th – Thurs., Jan. 31^st THIRD: Mon., Feb. 4^th – Thurs., Apr. 3^rd FOURTH: Mon., Apr. 7^th – Wed., June 4^th SCHOOL SESSION SCHEDULE A.M. Sessions: 8 am – 12 noon P.M. Sessions: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Mondays P.M. Session: Freshmen (9^th grade) Tuesdays A.M. & P.M. Sessions: Freshmen (9^th grade) Wednesdays A.M. & P.M. Sessions: Sophomores (10^th grade) Thursdays A.M. & P.M. Sessions: Juniors (11^th grade) & Seniors (12^th grade) These assignments are based on the English class you are taking so you can benefit from the in-class instruction given those days. APPRENTICESHIPS The Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association sponsors 14 different apprenticeship programs for those who are 18 years of age or older and who have a high school diploma or a GED. Contact Bob Alessandrelli at 825-6866 or 1-888-733-9222, www.buildingtradejobs.org Apprenticeships: Brick, Tile, Marble & Stone Craftworkers, Carpenters, Roofers, Construction Craft Workers, Electricians, Heat & Frost Insulators, Iron workers, Operating Engineers, Painting, Drywall & Floorcovering Workers, Plasterers & Cement Masons, Plumbers & Pipefitters, Sheet Metal Workers, Stationary Engineers and Sierra Pacific Power Co. Utility Workers. Additional information is available in the Guidance Office SAT and ACT Materials Registration materials for students wishing to take the SAT and/or the ACT exams are available in the Guidance Office. Test registration deadlines and testing dates are posted. Information, test registration deadlines and test registration forms are also available on line. SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/ ACT: http://www.act.org/ NOTE: Silver State High School is NOT a test site for the SAT/ACT exams. SCHOLARSHIPS The Bulletin Board announcing scholarships and other information from the Guidance Office is located in the front hallway. Current scholarships are posted – be sure to check the due dates. Please refer to these announcements if you are interested in any scholarships. THE FAFSA If you wish to be considered for any scholarships that have financial need criteria, you must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2006-2007. You can use the WNCC website http://www.wncc.edu/ for information about applying for financial aid. Students planning to attend other community colleges or universities seeking scholarships with financial need criteria, need to use FAFSA as well. ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS 1. Dual credit: Earn college credit while attending high school! Three programs allow Silver State students to earn both high school and college credit: a. Fast Track: On Line courses for $25 (plus a one-time $15 registration fee). See a Counselor for a list of classes and instructions for taking a class b. Tech Prep: Occupational Coursework articulated between SSHS instructors and WNCC instructors, $10 (plus a one-time $15 registration fee). c. General Courses: With approval Juniors and Seniors can take WNCC courses for full tuition. Interested students must fill out both a High School Authorization form and an Application, both available in the Guidance Office. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Just a reminder to all Silver State students: You need 22.5 credits in the required subjects - that means you have to pass the classes – and you need passing scores on the Proficiency Exams in order to receive a high school diploma. GRADUATION Our Graduation ceremony will take place on: Tuesday, June 3rd Carson City Community Center 851 East William Street Evening time to be Announced PLEASE SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING: Testing, Scholarships and Graduation Requirements Also, check out the monthly newsletter for information and announcements coming from the Guidance Office ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT 1 Text here ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT 2 Text here