Thursday, August 16, 2012

Back To School News

Welcome Back to School!
This year school will be starting on Monday, August 27th

Til then, here are a few important dates for you to be aware of:

"Back to School Days" will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 23rd & 24th from 9 - 6 p.m. in the FUHS Library. These days are really important and we encourage all students to attend. On these days, be sure to bring a parent, who can sign the paperwork for you. Students will be able to take student pictures and pick up their schedules.

For incoming Freshmen and their parents, we will be hosting both on Thursday and Friday as well. Parents are invited to attend Freshman Parent Orientation on Thursday, August 23rd at 7 p.m. in the Mary Hanley Theatre. Parents will be able to meet freshman teachers and receive a copy of their student's schedules.

On Thursday, August 23rd, all incoming Freshmen will be invited to attend the exciting and fun Freshman Orientation Day. This will start in the gym at 8 a.m. and go till 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Buses will also be provided for those who will need transportation. Be sure to attend!!!!!

Also, for those incoming Freshmen, a special dance will be held in your honor that night (Thurs. Aug. 23)  in the Logan Gym from 7 - 9 p.m.


Counselors will be available on Thursday and Friday, August 23rd & 24th from 9 - 3 in the office to assist with schedule problems. Schedule changes can only be made if their is a legitimate academic reason for the change.

We are looking forward to seeing you and hope you had a great summer. Once again, welcome back!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Senior Update for June

There are no new scholarships for the month of June. The June update has all the latest news posted. Check it out at the following link:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms

Friday, May 25, 2012

Senior Awards Night - June 6th

Seniors:
Senior Awards Night will be happening on Wed. June 6th in the Mary Hanley Theatre from 7 - 9 p.m. This is a night where all of the awards won by the class will be celebrated along with students, parents, teachers and community members. All scholarships will be presented along with all other honors. If you receive a salmon colored postcard inviting you to come, it means you will be receiving some type of award. Please plan to attend and bring your family. Salmon colored postcards will be mailed home sometime this week. This is a really fun event filled with lots of surprises. Hope to see as many seniors there as possible to celebrate all the accomplishments of the Class of 2012!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Seniors: Still Time for CR Registration

Seniors:
If you missed the CR placement tests and/or the Redwood Days Orientation, its not too late. Call Juana Tabares at 476-4591 to schedule your placement test and ask about attending the next round of orientation dates. Need help, see Mrs. Austin.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Last Minute Scholarship Info for Seniors

Seniors: Here's some last minute scholarship updates and additions:
The Spike Sarvinski scholarship deadline is extended to May 25th

A $1,000 Balanced Man Scholarship for students planning to attend Sac State is available at: www.sigep.org or call 707/334-0584 or 510/364-9254. Looking for a leader in and out of the classroom. Deadline: June 30

The Society of Women Engineers is offering a scholarship of varying amounts to female students planning a career in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. Go to: www.swe.org/scholarships for more info. Deadline: May 22

Friday, May 4, 2012

Summer School Registration Deadline Approaching

Attention All Students Needing Summer School Credits: If you need to make up credits in summer school and haven't turned in your registration form, there is still time. Registration forms are due this Friday, May 11. Be sure to do this by the deadline, otherwise there may not be room. If you lost your form, you can pick up another one in the office on the front counter.

Futuro Youth Institute: Summer Program for Latino Youth in Humboldt County

Futuro Youth Institute is an organization dedicated to support Latino youth in education, leadership, and social justice. The organization offers a three-day summer program designed to better educate and prepare Latino youth for college and enhance their leadership skills. The program will be taking place August 24-26 and is at no cost to students. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2012. See Ms. Jorgensen for an application.