Leadership Conference Opportunity
The New Prague Rotary is sponsoring 4
students to attend Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) from April 20 -
April 24, 2012. The camp is for young adults with proven leadership
experience. High school students in grade 10-12 may pick up details and
applications in the Guidance Office. Transportation to and from the camp is
provided. It will be held at YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Deadline to apply is February 22. More info is at http://www.campryla.com/
Financial Aid Applications
Any senior planning on attending any type
of college next fall should apply for financial aid using the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is required to secure any type of
financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships and work study, at any
type of college across the country. Try to submit the FAFSA as early as
possible in order to maximize your chances for college scholarships. You and
your parents should try to complete your 2011 income tax returns prior to
compelting the FAFSA. More assistance and website links are available under
our "Funding Your Education" tab.
Registration for 2012-2013 Classes
Registration for next year's classes kicks
off on Tuesday, January 17 with an all school video during 1st period.
Students will receive instructions, a green booklet, transcript of grades, and
a credit inventory. 9th - 11th grade students will register online at any
internet access, between February 6-9. Anyone without access to high-speed
internet should contact their school counselor to register online at school.
Course descriptions will be available online (
http://teacherweb.com/MN/NewPragueHS/MikeBartusek/ap33.aspx.)
For anyone needing a paper copy of course
descriptions, please contact your school counselor.
Did you miss the all school Registration Video
on January 17? You may view the video here:
Registration Video 2011-2012 from New
Prague Area Schools on Vimeo.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Meeting
(PSEO)
Any student interested in Post-Secondary
Enrollment Options for next year must attend the PSEO meeting on Thursday,
January 26, during 1st period (7:50 - 8:34). Meeting held in Lecture Hall.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend. Any student who will pursue PSEO is
required to have a parent meeting with their school counselor AFTER this
initial meeting.
College Level Course Meeting (AP/CIS/PAA)
Any student interested in taking a college
level course next year, such as Advanced Placement, College in the Schools or
Partners in Academic Advancement, must attend a meeting on Thursday, January
26, during periods 2 and 3 (8:38 - 9:52) in the Lecture Hall. Counselors will
review suggestions on how many college level courses are feasible, as well as
share a video production regarding each of the advanced level courses.
Struggling in a class?
Come in and ask about getting a STARS
Peer Tutor to help out! See your counselor today!
Also offered at the University of Minnesota
Twin Cities:
Scrubs,
Gloves and Microscopes (SGM) - October through May
Are you interested in being a
medical doctor, physical therapist, nurse, dentist, or veterinarian? These
health professions and many others will be explored in our upcoming Scrubs,
Gloves, and Microscopes program. This program is a hands-on health career
exploration opportunity for high school students currently in grades 9-12.
Different health careers are featured each month throughout the school year.
Registration is now open! Please note that some programs fill up very quickly!
Look for more details on the 2011-2012
SGM Season website.
Use the Minnesota Career Information System
(MCIS) Practice Test site:
Click on the link below to access
this free resource. Contact us for the username and password. After you click
on this link, go to "Practice Test" on the right-hand side. Click on "click
here" at the bottom of the page, and create your "My CIS" portfolio. http://mncis.intocareers.org
