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**NO SCHOOL** January 19th MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY |
JANUARY 21, 2009 - LAST DAY OF 2ND QUARTER - EXAM INFORMATION IS LISTED BELOW
DATE |
End of Second Quarter Information/Exams |
Class/Period information (If needed) |
1/21/09 - Wednesday |
Last Day of 2nd Quarter |
Regular Day 7 classes |
1/22/09 - Thursday |
Mid Term Exams (8am - 12pm) |
Periods 1 & 2 |
1/23/09 - Friday |
Mid Term Exams (8am - 12pm) |
Periods 3 & 4 |
1/26/09 - Monday |
Mid Term Exams (8am - 12pm) |
Periods 5 & 6 |
1/27/09 - Tuesday |
Mid Term Exams (8am - 12pm) |
Periods 7 & 8 |
1/28/09 - Wednesday |
End of Semester |
All eight periods meet - (45 minute classes) |
PLEASE NOTE: Subject to change due to weather.
 APPLICATION DEADLINE REMINDER Applications for January 15th should be in Guidance now.
SENIORS-College Decisions
As you begin to hear from your colleges, please be sure to let your Counselor know.
We want to know what is happening.
Juniors-Score Report Plus from the PSAT testing in October 2008, were mailed out on December 11th. On December 17th and 18th the Guidance Counselors will meet in Chemistry classes with students who have taken the PSAT. Juniors who are not in Chemistry will meet individually with their counselors. Students will be given their test booklets at that time and an explanation of how to understand and use their test results.
The scores are reported as two digit numbers (20 – 80), which are comparable to the three digit score of the SAT (200 - 800). The Score Report Plus reports the three areas of the test: Critical Reading, Math and Writing Skills. A chart is provided under each section numbering the questions, showing the correct answers, the student’s answers and the difficulty of the questions. Further explanation of the report is helpful and therefore it is important for students to meet with the counselors. Students should bring their Score Report Plus with them to Chemistry next week so it is available during the presentation. Go to the link below for PSAT information on Collegeboard:
If you have any questions regarding the PSAT please call the Guidance office at 781-279-3810, ext 322. |
Once again this year we are teaming with SUMMIT Educational Group to offer a free, full-length practice SAT for juniors. After final exams are finished on January
27th, students will have the opportunity to take a practice SAT in the cafeteria. SUMMIT will provide the test and scoring at no charge. Parents and students are invited to an evening presentation on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 pm to receive the results and hear about an SAT prep course being offered by SUMMIT at Stoneham High School beginning in February, 2008. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and we hope many of them will take advantage of it.
PLEASE NOTE: Information on how to register for the test will be mailed home in late December from SUMMIT Educational. |
 TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
When you ask a teacher to write a letter of recommendation, be sure to provide stamped addressed
envelopes and note your deadline dates. Teachers might also want a list of your activities. Be sure to
allow plenty of time, as you are probably not the only one asking for a recommendation. (This is a very
busy time for everyone including the teachers and they need time to write your letters.)
 APPLICATIONS: Now that 1st quarter grades are available, you should begin turning in your completed applications as soon as possible. You must complete a transcript request for every
application (up to 3 applications being turned in at the same time may be listed on each request form).
***IMPORTANT***
We strongly recommend that those due by Thursday, January 15th be turned in now. If you
have any questions please stop by Guidance and make an appointment to see your counselor.
 FAFSA (Jan. 2009) - Helping Students Pay for College
The U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid provides over $80 billon annually in financial assistance for college.
To receive federal student aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
**FAFSA forms: The preferred method of completeing the FAFSA is online. High schools are NOT receiving any paper copies
of the form this year. You can request one by calling 1-800-433-3243.
NOTE: Many private schools also require completion of the CSS Profile. You can check on-line at www.collegeboard.com.
Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1st. There are three ways that a student can complete the FAFSA:
(Note: PDF version of FAFSA must be mailed for processing).
3. Request a paper copy FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at
1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665.
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority – to contact MEFA call
 Every year, thousands of New England students use or RSP Tutition Break Programto save millions of dollars in tuition costs. You can be the one of the nearly 8,500
New England students students who save thousands of dollars in tuition this year.
 REPORT CARDS
Report cards were mailed out to Parents/Guardians on Friday, November 21, 2008.
PSAT/NMSQT
 Juniors/Sophomores-All PSAT's have been mailed out as of Monday, December 15, 2008
APPLICATIONS/TRANSCRIPTS
The guidance office and front office need a minimum of 10 school days
to prepare a transcript and process your applications - this includes
transcript requests for scholarships as well.
*WATCH YOUR APPLICATION DEADLINES*
SAT SCORES AND TRANSCRIPTS
WHEN TRANSCRIPTS ARE SENT OUT, SAT SCORES ARE NOT INCLUDED.
YOU MUST SEND SCORES OUT THROUGH COLLEGE BOARD TO EACH
COLLEGE TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. You should have a mailed copy
FUTURE PLANNING
SENIORS: The counselors visited your English classes to
present information on Future Planning, such as college,
work, military, etc... If you haven't been bye to see your
counselor yet, please make an appointment to meet with
them as soon as possible.
(Have all your questions ready.)
PRIVILEGE
SENIORS WHO HAVE "PRIVILEGE"
Please, remember to make and keep your appointments
(NOTE: If you can't make it please let guidance know and we can re-schedule.)
If you would like us to send e-mail reminders, please see your counselor to update your e-mail address on NAVIANCE.
 SENIORS: The 2008-2009 Common Application for Undergraduate Admission may be used bystudents applying for admissions for the Spring 2009, Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 term.
For a list of the Common Application Members it will be in the Common Application
with deadline dates, fees and requirements.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Stop by our scholarship area in Guidance or go to "Naviance" and check under Scholarship List.
**Click on scholarship title below to get their scholarship information**
(Naviance website is under additional links.)
THIS JUST IN! We have three new scholarships available from the ELKS Association:
Applications for the Elks National Foundation's 2009 Most Valuable Student contest will be available beginning September 1, 2008, at your local Elks Lodge, online or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Foundation. Applications for the 2009 contest have to be submitted to your local Elks Lodge by January 9, 2009. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2009 competition.
· Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. · Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. · College students are not eligible to apply. · Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify. · Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university. Please drop off at or mail to Stoneham Elks #2211, 471 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180 (Attention: Scholarship Committee). To download an application you can go to
Contact Information: Joseph Pecoraro at 781-438-9883 or 781-572-0353
DEADLINE DATE: January 9, 2009
Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Fund State Major Project The Mass. Elks Association fosters and carries on the philanthropic work
of assisting worthy young men and women. This program offers grants to students demonstrating financial need, scholarship aptitude and good citizenship. Grants may be renewed yearly, based on continued demonstration of financial need and academic achievement. The Director of the Mass Elks Scholarship will consider the following criteria:
· Academic standing · Character references and evidence of leadership and citizenship · Demonstrated family financial need
Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Fund issues Scholarship grants to student applicants in sums from $500 - $1,500 (outright grants). For more information you can go to
Deadline for receipt of applications is February 1, 2009
Massachusetts Elks Association *Vocational Grant Program*
The $1,000 grant is for any student, resident within the Elks of Mass., who plans to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school level, may file an application. All applicants must be a citizen of the U.S. on the date the application is filed. This application must be filed with the
Elks Lodge having jurisdiction in the area in which the student has legal residence on or before March 1st. You can pick up the application in the Guidance Department.
Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 2009 |
**JANUARY 2009 DEADLINE**
The Gallery Collection Company is giving away another $10,000 Scholarship for 2009! We have launched our 2nd Annual "Create-A-Greeting-Card" Scholarship Contest, and submissions are currently being accepted. The entrant who creates the best greeting card will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his or her design made into a
greeting card and sold in our line. The contest is open to both high school and college students that are 14 years of age or older at the time of entry, and the submission Go to www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship for more information. On this page you will find the official scholarship rules, an electronic entry form, and a link to common scholarship contest FAQs. Gallery Collection paperwork is in guidance.The deadline date is January 15th. |
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY/CENTRAL NE CHAPTER– will be providing a $1000 scholarship specifically to students from the Massachusetts/NH area. Any student with Multiple Sclerosis or a child of someone with
Multiple Sclerosis, who will be attending a college or university for the first time, is eligible for this scholarship. Paperwork can be picked up in guidance. The deadline date is January 15th. |
**FEBRUARY 2009 DEADLINE**
to pursue an interest in the environmental field, may apply for an undergraduate scholarship in the amount of $30,000. This award also includes a paid internship for the summer between the junior and senior college Henry Thoreau paperwork is in guidance. The application deadline is February 1st. |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONS – The Future Leader Award scholarship program recognizes outstanding high school seniors of Asian heritage or applicants who has concretely demonstrated a commitment to better the Asian
American community. They must demonstrate leadership qualities, community services and academic achievement. Both merit and need based awards will be given. ELL/ESL students are encouraged to apply. For more information go can go to their website at www.naaapboston.org. NAAAP paperwork is in guidance. The deadline is February 1st. |
DECA Scholarship Program provides over $300,000 in scholarships at the International Career Development Conference each year. More than 50 corporations, provide scholarships through the DECA Scholarship Program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by each donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit based. Applications are available online at www.deca.org/schol.html. DECA paperwork is in guidance. Application deadline date is February 13th. |
KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARSHIP - is looking for outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit. To qualify you must maintain a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher, attend a public, in-state college or university, pursue a bachelor’s degree and be a US citizen or permanent resident. Awards are up to $5000 a year. Must apply on-line. NOTE: The online scholarship application will be available December 1, 2008. For questions, visit the website at www.kfcscholars.org or call 1-866-KFC-7240. KFC paperwork is in guidance.The deadline is February 15th. |
ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (AAFA) - The theme for this year's scholarship is "Growing Up with Asthma or Severe Allergies: Challenges I Faced and How I Met Them". All high school seniors who live in NE, (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI,VT) who have asthma or significant allergies, who plan to begin higher education after High School, who have attained a level of excellence in academic and/or extra-curricular activities, and who submit complete applications postmarked by February
15th. Two winners will be chosen to receive scholarships of $1,000 each. You can download an application at www.asthmaandallergies.org. (The essay must be written by the student.) The deadline is February 15th. |
BEST BUY @ 15 - Best Buy Children's Foundation is providing over $2.7 million to be given as scholarships to recognize and reward high school students who have made extraordinary volunteer contributions to their communities. (Demonstrates commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service) The student must live 75 miles of a Best Buy store in the placecountry-regionUSA and have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0
scale. The deadline date is February 15th. (Go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com to apply.) The deadline is February 15th. |
**MARCH 2009 DEADLINE**
THE REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF MASSACHUSETTS – This $500 scholarship program is open to seniors applying to 2 or 4 year colleges. Financial need is a consideration. The application deadline is March 15th. NOTE: There is no website for this scholarship. |
HAIR'S HOW MODERN SCHOOL OF BEAUTY SCHOLARSHIP -The Debra Luongo Scholarship fund is a $2,000 scholarship to be applied toward tuition at Hair's How, Modern School of Beauty in Wakefield. This scholarship is eligible to any 2009 graduating senior who is interested in a career in cosmetology. All entries must be postmarked prior to March 31st. NOTE: There is no website for this scholarship. |
JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund has made available six $2,500 scholarships for high school seniors for 2009. The student must be a US Citizen or permanent resident, have a GPA 2.5 or higher, attending a four-year college/university full time and
have demonstrated leadership abilities through community services, extra curricular or other activities. (If you have any questions you can e-mail at geraldine@starpower.net.) Janice M. Scott paperwork is in guidance. Deadline date for all documents is March 31st. |
**APRIL 2009 DEADLINE**
GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS – This program will award two scholarships each in the amount of $500 to seniors who best exemplify unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others. Please pick up information in Guidance. (There is no application.) All materials must be received by April 1st to be eligible for consideration. Grand Lodge paperwork is in guidance.The deadline is April 1st. NOTE: There is no website for this scholarship. |
**MAY 2009 DEADLINE**
STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND – Awards range from $3000 - $10,000. The scholarship is renewable for four years. To be eligible for this program you must have a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate a strong writing ability, be enrolled in a demanding course of study and rank in the top 20% of your graduating class. NEW THIS YEAR: Awards are limited to residents of New England states only. Financial need and community/school involvement will also be taken
into consideration. for the scholarship and to download the application in January. (Must include Supplemental Guidance Recommendation Form.) (Student must be a permanent resident of a New England state-CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT.) NOTE: The online scholarship application will be available January 1, 2009. Steven Phillips paperwork is in guidance. May 1st is the deadline for this scholarship program. |
SHAW-WORTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- The Humane Society is sponsoring its annual $2000 Shaw-Worth Scholarship Program. It is open to placeNew England area high school seniors who have made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time. There is no standardized application form to complete. Stop by guidance and pick up the scholarship information. There is no website for this scholarship. Shaw-Worth paperwork is in guidance. The deadline is May 15th. NOTE: To pickup scholarship paperwork or applications, stop by the guidance department and see Mrs. Willard. |
Stoneham Youth Softball Association announces the Steve Needham SYSBA Annual Scholarship program and will be awarding one $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a female graduating high school student. To be eligible, the applicant must be continuing their education at college, associate college, or a technical school. All applicants must have participated in the SYSBA program for at least three years. Applicants must submit an essay on the subject,“WHAT I HAVE LEARNED FROM MY SYSBA EXPERIENCE” Please include Name, Address, and Phone
#, and mail your essay to: Stoneham Youth Softball Association, P.O. Box 80413, Stoneham, MA 02180, There is no website for this scholarship. Any questions, please contact Karen Sweet at 781-279-4556 All essays must be submitted to the above address by May 25, 2009. |
TUITION BREAK
 Every year, thousands of New England students use or RSP Tutition Break Programto save millions of dollars in tuition costs. You can be the one of the nearly 8,500
New England students students who save thousands of dollars in tuition this year.
For more information click on the link below.
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