October SAT Registration

Attn: 4 Year College-Bound Seniors: The deadline to register for the Oct. 5 is Friday, September 6th. If you haven't taken the SATs yet, be sure to sign up online at sat.org/register. You will need to upload a photo of yourself, so have one handy before starting. Need a fee waiver, or help, see Mrs. Austin

Classes

The following elective classes have space available as of 8/20/2013:

Law Enforcement
Music Technology
Choir
Psychology
American History Through Film
Yearbook
Auto 2
Individual Sports
Spanish 1
Digital Design 3
Band

Schedule Changes 2013 New School Year

Schedule Changes: Due to increased enrollment, classes are very full and schedule changes will only be available for students who have serious academic issues or an incorrect schedule. To inquire about changes to your schedule, make an appointment to see your counselor. Schedule changes will only be permitted if there is space available. Schedule change forms will need to be signed by teachers and parents and then returned to the counseling office before starting your new classes. Deadline to change: Friday Aug. 30.

UC Davis Young Scholars Program

This summer program, which runs from June 23rd to August 3rd, provides rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to do original research in biology and the natural sciences and acquire university credit in the process. The application fee is $25 and the deadline to apply is April 1. Limited fee reductions to defray program costs are available on a sliding scale. Go to http://ysp.ucdavis.edu for more information and to apply.

Mark E. Reed Scholarship

The Mark E. Reed Scholarship, sponsored by Green Diamond Resource Company, offers eight scholarships of $3,000 each to seniors who will pursue post-secondary education. The minimum GPA required to apply is 3.5; applications are due March 8. Go to www.greendiamond.com and click on "Charitable Giving" for more information and to apply, or visit the counseling office.

10th Annual Northcoast Youth Summit

"Illuminate Your Future" is the theme of the 10th Annual Northcoast Youth Summit, to be held Saturday, March 16 at College of the Redwoods. The event features four workshop sessions with themes ranging from "Workforce Do's and Don'ts" and "Rockin' Resumes" to "CPR Certification" and "How to Sell Anything." Conference runs from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and includes lunch. Early Bird registration by February 15 costs $10; final registration deadline is Feb. 28 for a cost of $30. Go to www.ysummit.org for more info and to register, or visit the counseling department.

HAF Scholarships

The Humboldt Area Foundation (HAF) sponsors a scholarship program each year featuring dozens of scholarships and requiring only one application, due March 10. In February, HAF will hold a workshop at Fortuna High designed to help students complete their online application. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 26th during 2nd and 3rd periods in the B Lab. Sign-ups will start during the first week of February. Be sure to sign up and get assistance filling out your application!