Seniors:
The February Senior/Scholarship Update is now posted and filled with lots and lots of scholarships. This month the Humboldt Area Foundation Scholarships are now available online at: hafoundation.org, plus the Coast Central Credit Union Scholarship is available and the Humboldt State Scholarships are available as well. Be sure to check out the update and apply for any and all scholarships!!!
Here is the link: https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Seniors - Time to Start the CR Registration Process
Seniors: The CR representative will be on campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7th during lst and 2nd periods to talk about CR and help begin the online registration process.
Time and Place:
Tuesday, Feb. 7th during lst and 2nd periods in the B Labs
If you'd like to attend, sign up in the office.
If for some reason you can't make it, you can apply on your own at: cccapply.org
Time and Place:
Tuesday, Feb. 7th during lst and 2nd periods in the B Labs
If you'd like to attend, sign up in the office.
If for some reason you can't make it, you can apply on your own at: cccapply.org
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Local Scholarships Now Available
Seniors:
It is peak scholarship season and there are lots of local scholarships out right now.
Here are some local scholarships to check out:
1. For seniors planning to attend HSU, go to: humboldt.edu/funding
They have lots of money for incoming freshmen, so be sure to apply. The deadline is Feb. 17th, so don't wait. You'll need your HSU ID and password.
2. The Humboldt Area Foundation Scholarships are now available online. Go to: hafoundation.org and click on "scholarship". After you create your profile and answer some questions, it will list all the local scholarships you are eligible for. Select them all and complete the application online. You'll need to attach letters of recommendation and an official transcript. In order to get an official transcript emailed to you so you can submit it to them, see Maureen Lackey in the office. There are lots and lots of scholarships available for all types of students, including the Willard and Donna Mullan Scholarship for students planning to attend CR (amount is $1,000 - $2,000). Be sure to apply. The deadline is March 15th, but start on this one early.
3. The Coast Credit Scholarship gives one scholarship to a graduating senior of Fortuna High who plans to attend a local college after graduation (CR, HSU, Shasta or Chico State). Students can win up to $4,000. To apply, go to www.coastccu.org. The deadline is March 16th.
It is peak scholarship season and there are lots of local scholarships out right now.
Here are some local scholarships to check out:
1. For seniors planning to attend HSU, go to: humboldt.edu/funding
They have lots of money for incoming freshmen, so be sure to apply. The deadline is Feb. 17th, so don't wait. You'll need your HSU ID and password.
2. The Humboldt Area Foundation Scholarships are now available online. Go to: hafoundation.org and click on "scholarship". After you create your profile and answer some questions, it will list all the local scholarships you are eligible for. Select them all and complete the application online. You'll need to attach letters of recommendation and an official transcript. In order to get an official transcript emailed to you so you can submit it to them, see Maureen Lackey in the office. There are lots and lots of scholarships available for all types of students, including the Willard and Donna Mullan Scholarship for students planning to attend CR (amount is $1,000 - $2,000). Be sure to apply. The deadline is March 15th, but start on this one early.
3. The Coast Credit Scholarship gives one scholarship to a graduating senior of Fortuna High who plans to attend a local college after graduation (CR, HSU, Shasta or Chico State). Students can win up to $4,000. To apply, go to www.coastccu.org. The deadline is March 16th.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Semester Schedule Changes
All Students: Here are the instructions for schedule changes at the semester for all students. The priority will be given to students who need to change for academic reasons. If you need a class change for ACADMIC reasons, such as a class level change, then make an appointment to see your counselor during finals week. After seeing your counselor, you will need to return the signed schedule change form before you can start your new class. Forms must be signed by teachers and a parent. The semester ends on Jan. 27th and the new semester will begin on Monday, Jan. 30th. The counseling department hopes to have all academic changes completed during finals week so that students can start their new classes on Monday, Jan. 30. The dates to start academic changes will be: Monday, Jan. 23rd and end on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. For all other changes, such as elective changes, dates to change will not begin until Monday, Jan. 30th and end on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. Elective changes will only be made if there is space available in the class. All class changes will need to be completed no later Thursday, Feb. 2nd.
Class Change Schedule:
Academic Changes: Monday, January 23 - Thursday, February 2nd
Non Academic Changes: Monday, January 30 – Thursday, February 2nd.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Summer Programs
Otis College of Art and Design Summer of Art 2012 (Los Angeles)
July 9-August 3
This intensive, four-week, pre-college program is for individuals 15 and older who wish to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Areas of study include architecture, digital media, product design, toy design, fashion design, and communications art. Tuition and fees are $2,946; scholarships are available. Registration begins February 27, 2012. For more information visit www.otis.edu/soa.
Pratt Institute Pre-College Program
July 9-August 3
Explore the possibility of studying architecture, construction management, creative writing, fashion design, graphic design, photography and much more at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Must be 16 years of age by June 30, 2012 to attend. Students will live on campus and receive 4 units of elective credit on their college transcript upon completion of the program. Fee to attend the program is $3,230; scholarships are available. Deadline to apply is April 1 (deadline for scholarship applications is March 15). For more information visit www.pratt.edu/prostudies
UC Davis Young Scholars Program (UCD-YSP)
June 24-August 4
UCD-YSP offers summer research opportunities in the biological and natural sciences for 40 high achieving students currently enrolled as sophomores or juniors. Selected on the basis of a competitive application, successful applicants will reside in university dorms and work with research faculty on individual projects. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2012. For more information, visit http://ysp.ucdavis.edu.
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
Attend one of the country's premier summer art institutes!
When: July 14 - August 10, 2012
Where: California Institute of the Arts in Valencia
What: 520 motivated and talented high school students are accepted to come and receive instruction in the areas of Animation, Film/Video, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts.
Why: Get to work with professional artists, writers and performers; receive 3 units of California State University credit, opportunity to receive college scholarships
Students whose families have the means to pay are charged a comprehensive fee of $1,500. Financial aid is available, no student will be denied admission based on their economic situation.
Applications to CSSSA are due on or before February 28, 2012. To learn more visit www.csssa.ca.gov or call the Sacramento headquarters at (916) 229-5160.
2012 Summer Science Internship
Intern in the fields of Rheumatology and Immunology and receive mentoring by renowned researchers. Internships are located at the University of California, San Francisco & Stanford University. Stipends are provided. Deadline to submit application is Friday, February 24, 2012.
Learn more & apply at www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org or contact Beth Miller at 415-356-4583/bmiller@arthritis.org
Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs
June 30- August 10, 2012
Explore architecture, art & design, drama, music or the National High School Game Academy. There is also an Advanced Placement/Early Admission program where you can take two challenging college courses in order to gain advanced placement and get a head start in college. Students must have completed their sophomore year of high school. For more information visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
CSU, Dominguez Hills Young Scholars Program
Distance Learning Courses available to high school students!
Receive up to 6 units of college credit each semester for $3.50. Application must be completed by February 3, 2012. For more information visit www.youngscholars.tv
See Ms. Jorgensen for further information on these programs.
July 9-August 3
This intensive, four-week, pre-college program is for individuals 15 and older who wish to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Areas of study include architecture, digital media, product design, toy design, fashion design, and communications art. Tuition and fees are $2,946; scholarships are available. Registration begins February 27, 2012. For more information visit www.otis.edu/soa.
Pratt Institute Pre-College Program
July 9-August 3
Explore the possibility of studying architecture, construction management, creative writing, fashion design, graphic design, photography and much more at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Must be 16 years of age by June 30, 2012 to attend. Students will live on campus and receive 4 units of elective credit on their college transcript upon completion of the program. Fee to attend the program is $3,230; scholarships are available. Deadline to apply is April 1 (deadline for scholarship applications is March 15). For more information visit www.pratt.edu/prostudies
UC Davis Young Scholars Program (UCD-YSP)
June 24-August 4
UCD-YSP offers summer research opportunities in the biological and natural sciences for 40 high achieving students currently enrolled as sophomores or juniors. Selected on the basis of a competitive application, successful applicants will reside in university dorms and work with research faculty on individual projects. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2012. For more information, visit http://ysp.ucdavis.edu.
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
Attend one of the country's premier summer art institutes!
When: July 14 - August 10, 2012
Where: California Institute of the Arts in Valencia
What: 520 motivated and talented high school students are accepted to come and receive instruction in the areas of Animation, Film/Video, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts.
Why: Get to work with professional artists, writers and performers; receive 3 units of California State University credit, opportunity to receive college scholarships
Students whose families have the means to pay are charged a comprehensive fee of $1,500. Financial aid is available, no student will be denied admission based on their economic situation.
Applications to CSSSA are due on or before February 28, 2012. To learn more visit www.csssa.ca.gov or call the Sacramento headquarters at (916) 229-5160.
2012 Summer Science Internship
Intern in the fields of Rheumatology and Immunology and receive mentoring by renowned researchers. Internships are located at the University of California, San Francisco & Stanford University. Stipends are provided. Deadline to submit application is Friday, February 24, 2012.
Learn more & apply at www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org or contact Beth Miller at 415-356-4583/bmiller@arthritis.org
Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs
June 30- August 10, 2012
Explore architecture, art & design, drama, music or the National High School Game Academy. There is also an Advanced Placement/Early Admission program where you can take two challenging college courses in order to gain advanced placement and get a head start in college. Students must have completed their sophomore year of high school. For more information visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
CSU, Dominguez Hills Young Scholars Program
Distance Learning Courses available to high school students!
Receive up to 6 units of college credit each semester for $3.50. Application must be completed by February 3, 2012. For more information visit www.youngscholars.tv
See Ms. Jorgensen for further information on these programs.
January Senior/Scholarship Update Now Posted
Seniors: Check out the January Senior and Scholarship Updates for all new info and scholarships. Be sure to attend the Cash for College workshop on Thurs. Jan. 5th, and submit your FAFSA ASAP if you haven't already done so. This month there are a few notable scholarships: the GATES Millenium scholarship is due on Jan. 11th, the Humboldt County Farm Bureau scholarships are local and they give out lots and lots of money, the Shirley Wyatt Memorial Scholarship is also a local scholarship, and Humboldt State has lots of scholarship money for students who are applying to Humboldt State. Be sure to apply and take advantage of all the free money out there.
Here is a link to the Update:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms
Here is a link to the Update:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms
Seniors: Financial Aid Night on Thursday Night - Jan. 5th
Seniors: This Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. HSU will be hosting the Cash for College workshop in the B Labs. Plan to attend to get help with your FAFSA and/or sign up for the $1000 SCHOLARSHIP for college. See you there!
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