GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Upcoming Events!!!

Interested in being a part of the LSU student government?
Attend the free High School Retreat on March 3!
See Mrs. Lyons in the guidance office to sign up. Deadline is February 1st, with a limit on the number that can attend.

2012 Prom 'n Aid ((on going!))
Come find the dress of your dreams for prom!
February 6-10 from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Covington Education Center
71460 Edna St Covington LA 70433
(Please call ahead to let us know what day you will be coming!)
**985-898-3360**

"A Day with the Doctors"
One-day interactive program for high school students with an interest in medicine. Students will be trained in taking blood pressure, listening to heart sounds, taking pulses and other skills. Participents will learn how to apply to medical school, and find out what its like to be a medical student. 3.0 grade average, letter of recommendation and a one page essay are required. Applications must be postmarked by February 8, 2012. See the Guidance office for information and an application.

Free Financial Aid Workshop!
This event will help parents and students fill out the FAFSA in order to obtain financial aid. Assistance from professionals will be provided. All of the following locations will be hosting the event on Feb. 26th from 2:00 pm to 4:00: Delgado CC, Southeastern University, Dillard University and Xavier University. For more information & a list of what to bring, visit http://www.osfa.la.gov/collegegoalsunday.shtml

Alexis Wilkins Walk
Teens and parents against drunk driving
Saturday, March 17, 2012
8:00 Am - 8:40 am. Registration
Walk starts at 9:00 am
Heritages Park in Slidell
Costs:
$15 early registration and t-shirt, $10 t-shirt, $5 walk registration with no t-shirt

Attend a FREE Kaplan Event from the comfort of home!
Kaplans's free events will help you get ready for PSAT, SAT, or ACT and the colloege admissions process. And attending Live Online means you can join us anywhere you have an internet connection.
visit kaptest.com/hsevents for more details

~UPCOMING COLLEGE DEADLINES~

LSU Scholarship deadline; November 15th

ULL Scholarship deadline; January 31st
~3.0 nonweighted
~23 ACT or 1050 SAT

Northwestern State University Scholarship deadline; March 1st

Southeastern Scholarship Deadline; No deadline!
~3.0 GPA
~34 ACT

LA Tech Scholarship deadline; January 5th

UL Monroe Scholarship deadline;
~3.0 GPA
~ 24 ACT or 1090 SAT

UNO Scholarship deadline; January 15th (priority)
~3.0 GPA
~23 ACT

~UPCOMING PREVIEW DAYS~

Junior Night at UNO
Juniors and their families/guests are invited to a dinner to meet faculty, staff and students. Dinner is from 6:00-8:00 pm at the University Center Ballroom. RSVP by Thursday, February 15th at www.uno.edu/admissions > sign up for an event

Free College Fair- Archdiocese of N.O.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 6:00 Pm to 9:00 Pm
Location: The Pontchartrain Center/ 4545 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70065; Lakeview Room, Meeting Room 5, Pontchartrain Hall A, Pontchartrain Hall B

LSU Spring Invitation
Wednesday March 28-Friday March 30
Register online by March 20th!
Visit www.lsu.edu/spin for invitation requirements and registration.

Southeastern Louisian Lion Pride Preview day
Saturday, March 31st from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Register: http://www.selu.edu/admin/admissions/events/lionpridepreview/

University Of Louisiana-Lafayette Preview day
Saturday, February 25th
Online registration will become available the week of January 9th. ULL also offers personalized campus tours, Monday through Friday.

Delgado Community College Preview day
Wednesday, March 14th from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Career pathway showcases in Allied Health, nursing, business and technology or arts and humanities will be available. Applications for financial aid and workshops will be available. For more information, contact Mrs. Robin Webster (504) 762-3199

**MATH TUTORING**
Every morning in the library from 7:00-7:25
Afternoons on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:25 - 3:15
-Mu Alpha Theta math club

**Reminder
Keep track on deadlines for colleges.


Do you need a copy of your transcript? Request for transcript forms are located in the main office. The fee is $2 per transcript. Turn in your completed form and money and allow one week for processing.


SCHOLARSHIP BULLETINS:

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
$1,000 to one student
www.gkscholarship.com/index.html
Deadline: July 31st

Chris Duhon Stand Tall Scholarship
$5,000 ($1,250 per year) For one St. Tammany student heading to a 4-year university. Student must have completed a minimum of their junior and senior year in St. Tammany Parish Schools.
~academics, leadership and community involvement.
~3.0 GPA, personal character and ambitious purpose.
www.chrisduhonstandtall.org > What we do > Scholarship Application
deadline: March 31st

College Jumpstart Scholarship
One $1000 award, One $750 award, and $250 honorable mentions.
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net
Deadline: April 15th

Rotary Club of Slidell
$6,000 ($1,500 per year) to one St. Tammany student heading to a four year college.
$500 per year for a junior/community college bound students.
Gpa of 2.0 Judged 50% on academic performance and 50% financial need.
Due by March 21st
See guidance office to pick up an application! Return completed application to office.

2012 Ken & Susan Cooper Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a Mississippi or Louisiana high school senior with community service and interest in a career in science, especially Marine Science or Hydrography
Visit www.StennisRotary.org
April 1st is the deadline.

Extend The Dream Scholarhsip
$1,000 to one high school senior
Schoarship awarded baed on financial need, academic achievement and community service.
minimum of 2.75 GPA
apply at www.sacac.org

Slidell Womens Petroleum Club; April 2nd
For female students in the St. Tammany area pursuing a career in the petroleum industry in college.
See the Guidance Office for an application.

Investing for Good Scholarship; March 30th
$5,000 to one student attending a Louisiana state-funded university. See guidance for an application

Military Family Scholarships
army:http://www.goarmy.com/rotc
airforce:http://www.afrotc.com
Navy:http://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Vietnam Veterans:http://www.vva.org/scholarship.html
Amvets:www.amvets.org/volunteers/scholarship.aspx

Leonard P. Monteleone, Jr. Schoarship Award
$1,000 For one student in the St. Tammany schools with at least a 3.0 GPA. See guidance for an application

William Pitcher Scholarship; March 30th
$1,000 for a student who wishes to attend LSU.
good character with at least a 2.0 GPA
See the guidance office for more information and an application.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
100 scholarships of up to $25,000 and 1,000 scholarships of $2,000
High school seniors who plan to major in a field with a focus on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry
apply by Feb 29
www.buickachievers.com

LSWA Scholarship
For those who wish to pursue a career in the environmental field.
Full-time study for one academic year
See the guidance office for an application

Slidell Women's Civic Club Scholarship- March 20th
Senior with a minimum 2.5 gpa
Good character, respect of teachers and classmates, and ambitious purpose with extra-curricular/community activities. See guidance office for an application

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Eequired 3.0 GPA
Demonstrate financial need
20 $40,000 scholarships to students who show leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Apply online by February 17, 2012
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

Best Buy Scholarships
1,200 scholarships of 1,000 each to be given away.
Apply by Feb. 15, 2012
Students in grades 9-12 are eligible. Students need solid grades and community service OR work experience.
Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com

Alexis Wilkins Scholarship
Applications due April 30th, 2012.
Visit Guidance for more information and an application

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
$500 to a senior female student majoring in education. 3.0 GPA or higher. Requires application, resume, high school transcript, 3 letters of recommendation and a short essay over why you want to be a teacher. The deadline is March 20th, 2012. See guidance for an application.

Abbott & Fenner Scholarships
$1,000 to each winner
Submit your essay by email on the topic of "What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective in life change as a result of this difficulty?"
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 15th

Junior Auxiliary of Slidell
four $1,000 scholarships to be given away. two recommendation letters, high school transcript, and the completion of the application form must be turned in by March 20th. See Guidance for an application.

LA Society of Professional Surveyors
$1,000 scholarship for students planning to attend Nicholls State University for the Surveying/Geomatics profession.
3.0 GPA required. See guidance office for application.
Apply by March 1st, 2012

KFC Colonels Scholarship
Up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. GPA of 2.75 or higher, enroll in a public college in their state of legal residence, and demonstrate financial need. Online applications due February 8th

Cappex
Two $5,000 Cappex scholarships to recognize your character and accomplishments!
"High school innovator of the year": $5,000
Have you invented something noteworthy or improved a process that affects your school, city or town during your high school career? Tell us about it and become eligible for this scholarship.
"Lead with your heart": $5,000
Students who have dedicated their high school career towards working for a greater good. This award is about selfless service that has made a big impact on your community or beyond.
Apply today at www.cappex.com/scholarships

SAT Test Dates 2011-2012

Test Dates	Registration Deadlines	Late Fees Required
October 1, 2011	September 9, 2011	September 21, 2011
November 5, 2011	October 7, 2011	October 21, 2011
December 3, 2011	November 8, 2011	November 20, 2911
January 28, 2012	December 30, 2011	Janary 13, 2012

ACT Test Dates 2011-2012

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Fee Required
September 10, 2011	August 12, 2011	August 13-26, 2011
October 22, 2011	September 16, 2011	September 17-30, 2011
December 10, 2011	November 4, 2011	November 5-18, 2011

*****ACT NEWS*****

Register for an upcoming ACT exam at www.actstudent.org .

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LSU no longer requires student applicants to take the optional writing component of the standardized ACT test. The LSU Honors College does require the writing component.

***Physics will no longer be a required course for admission to LSU, but a recommended course.
Undergraduate Admissions Home - LSU.edu
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Centenary College is pleased to announce the continuation of its Louisiana, Live Your Dream financial aid program. Louisiana students who are Pell and TOPS eligible can attend Centenary tuition/fees free. For more information about Centenary’s Louisiana, Live Your Dream program, contact Office of Financial Aid (finaid@centenary.edu)__________________________________________________________

PROFILE--Seniors can complete their personalized PROFILE Application at www.collegeboard.com. Certain schools and scholarship programs use the PROFILE. Students need to check with the schools to which they are applying. Tulane University and Xavier University are Louisiana PROFILE users.
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*** MALES must sign up with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18^th birthday. Use the internet to register www.sss.gov.
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MENINGITIS VACCINE

Parents please be aware that Louisiana law now requires all students
attending colleges in Louisiana to receive a vaccine for protection against
meningitis. It is especially important for those students planning to live
in dormitories, but is beneficial for all students even while they are in
high school. The newest vaccine available is called Menactra and should
provide life long protection. The vaccine should be available through your
physician, but be aware not all insurance companies are covering this
immunization and costs about $120. It can also be given at the St. Tammany Parish Health Unit which is located on the Northshore Regional Medical Center complex,105 Medical Center Drive Suite 101 for a cost of $10 (up to age 18). You can contact the health unit at 646-6445. Be proactive and get your student immunized against meningitis.

***Delgado does require the meningitis vaccine even though students do not live on campus.***

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