The Fortuna High Counseling Blog is a site designed to help students of Fortuna High access important academic and college information
Friday, September 27, 2013
SAT Reminder for Seniors
Seniors: The deadline to register for the Nov. 2 is Thursday, Oct. 3. If you are planning to apply to a 4 year college, you will need to take this test if you haven't yet done so. To register, go to: sat.org/register. Need help or a fee waiver, see Mrs. Austin.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Sophomores - HOBY Opportunity for Outstanding Sophomore Leaders
Sophomores:
The Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership program (HOBY) is looking for one outstanding sophomore from FUHS to attend a leadership workshop next June. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills, meet other outstanding sophomores from across the state, and have lots of fun at the same time. HOBY is looking for students who have outstanding communication skills, are creative thinkers and problem solvers, are sensitive to the needs of others and enjoy participating in service activities. One outstanding sophomore will be chosen by a panel of teachers to represent FUHS at the all-expense paid weekend workshop. Pick up applications and more information from Mrs. Austin. Applications are due on Friday, Oct. 25.
The Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership program (HOBY) is looking for one outstanding sophomore from FUHS to attend a leadership workshop next June. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills, meet other outstanding sophomores from across the state, and have lots of fun at the same time. HOBY is looking for students who have outstanding communication skills, are creative thinkers and problem solvers, are sensitive to the needs of others and enjoy participating in service activities. One outstanding sophomore will be chosen by a panel of teachers to represent FUHS at the all-expense paid weekend workshop. Pick up applications and more information from Mrs. Austin. Applications are due on Friday, Oct. 25.
Collegeweeklive.com - Online College Tours
Seniors: Can't afford to go visiting colleges, but need to get some info FAST because of the approaching admission window? Well, check out www.collegeweeklive.com for online virtual tours and online chat information. In fact Oct. 1 is UC Day on collegeweeklive.com. On Oct. 1 you'll be able to check out all 9 UC campuses online without leaving your home. Collegeweeklive.com also has information on colleges around the country as well.
Friday, September 20, 2013
UC Davis Rep Coming to FUHS!!
A rep from UC Davis will be on campus on Thursday, Sept. 26th during first period. If you would like to attend, please sign up in the office and get your first period teacher's permission. UC Davis has excellent programs like animal science, agriculture, viticulture, engineering, fine arts, pre-med and pre-vet. Davis has a beautiful tree-lined campus, with lots of sunny weather and is close to the city life of Sacramento.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Eureka High College Night
Eureka High is hosting College/Career Night on Wed. Sept. 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All students are welcome to come, but you'll need to provide your own transportation. There will be college reps from various universities, military recruiters, speakers on various topics including the California State Universities, NCAA eligibility and writing the UC essay. This is a great opportunity to start your college "shopping".
Monday, September 16, 2013
Rep Visits from Southern Oregon University and Oregon Institute of Technology
Juniors and Seniors: College reps from Southern Oregon University and Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) will be here on Thursday, Sept. 26th. Sign up in the office if you'd like to attend.
Southern Oregon University - beautiful, small campus located in downtown Ashland. has some really great programs like music, business, hospitality, physics, teaching, theatre arts and digital art. Ashland is the home of the shakespeare festival and SOU's theatre arts department includes studies in acting, costuming, stage lighting, stage management, shakespeare and directing. The SOU rep will be on campus during 4th period. Be sure to sign up in the office.
OIT - small campus, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, with lots of interesting professional programs. Popular majors include: dental hygiene, sonography (ultrasound), X ray tech, civil and mechanical engineering, geomatics (GIS), and renewable energy engineering. The OIT rep will be on campus during 6th period. Be sure to sign up in the office.
Southern Oregon University - beautiful, small campus located in downtown Ashland. has some really great programs like music, business, hospitality, physics, teaching, theatre arts and digital art. Ashland is the home of the shakespeare festival and SOU's theatre arts department includes studies in acting, costuming, stage lighting, stage management, shakespeare and directing. The SOU rep will be on campus during 4th period. Be sure to sign up in the office.
OIT - small campus, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, with lots of interesting professional programs. Popular majors include: dental hygiene, sonography (ultrasound), X ray tech, civil and mechanical engineering, geomatics (GIS), and renewable energy engineering. The OIT rep will be on campus during 6th period. Be sure to sign up in the office.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Community Service Opportunity
Community Service Opportunity: The Fortuna Multi-Generational Center is looking for volunteers to help with tutoring, art projects, making commercials and setting up for special events. If interested, call 725-3300 or email: tpockett@ervmgc.com
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
HSU Rep Visit for Juniors and Seniors
Attn
Juniors and Seniors:
The
rep from Humboldt State will be on campus on Thursday, Sept. 19th during lst
period to talk to juniors and seniors about Humboldt State. If you would like
to attend, sign up in the office. Humboldt State has some really great programs
like environmental engineering, forestry, natural resource management,
wildlife, fine art, music, business, psychology, teaching, etc. Be sure to
check it out.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Seniors: September Senior and Scholarship Update now posted
Seniors:
Be sure to check out the September Senior and Scholarship Update. The update is posted at the beginning of each month and contains all the news for the month along with the latest scholarship info.
Click on the following link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms
Be sure to check out the September Senior and Scholarship Update. The update is posted at the beginning of each month and contains all the news for the month along with the latest scholarship info.
Click on the following link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms
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