May Senior/Scholarship Update Now Posted

Seniors: Here's the last Senior/Scholarship Update that includes scholarships available. Yes, that's right... we have come to the end of scholarship season. Don't forget to check out the last opportunities to apply for local scholarships. Also, in the Senior Update be sure to make plans to attend the CR orientation/registration field trip if you are headed there this fall. The trips will be on Wed., May 4 and Mon. May 9. Plan to meet at the 14th St. parking lot on the day of your trip. Please turn in any permission slips to Mrs. Austin ASAP if you have not yet done so.
To check out the update click on the following link:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms

CR Program - Pharmacy Tech

CR is offering a comprehensive 50 hour Pharmacy Tech program beginning May 10 - June 28. This program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy tech and also to take the Pharmacy Tech Certification Board exam. Classes will be at the CR Community Education Center at 525 D St, Eureka, Room 111 & 112. Time/Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 9:30 p.m. The cost of the class will be $1,199. For more info and to sign up, go to redwoods.edu and search for "Pharmacy Technician".

CR Field Trip for Seniors May 4 and May 9

Seniors planning to go to CR: Return your permission slips to Mrs. Austin by Friday, April 29, then plan to meet at the parking lot at 8:20 a.m. on the day of your trip.
Trip 1 - Wednesday, May 4 - morning only (orange permission slip).
Trip 2 - Monday, May 9 - all day - sack lunches will be provided (white permission slip)

Senior Deadlines Coming Up!!!!

Attn Seniors: Lots of very important deadlines coming up soon! Scholarships due:
April 29 - Redwood Decorative Arts
April 30 - American Business Women, Mary Fraser Fortuna Concert series, FUHSTA
May 1 - William Tamo nursing, McCrigler math and tech, Donald J. Harris math, Fortuna Business Womens,Native Daughters (amount changed from $200 to $400!), Zeke Van Deventer Rotary, Rotary Top 5%, Rio Dell Teachers, Randy Kamph and Earl Zimmerman VFW, Richard Bettis, Auto Xpo, Shirley Wyatt, Humboldt Jr. Livestock, Native Sons, Fortuna Fire Ladies Auxiliary, UC Davis Aggie, Louis Rovai

Also May lst is the drop dead deadline to notify CSUs and UCs of intent to register. For CSUs May lst is also the drop dead deadline to register for orientation. Be absolutely sure to login into your accounts and follow through with these important steps. Need help, see Mrs. Austin

Trips to CR for Orientation/Registration in May

Attn CR Bound Seniors: Due to the large number of seniors going to CR this year, we will be scheduling an additional trip in May to complete orientation and registration. We will still keep the Monday, May 9th date for most of you, however, we will also have another morning trip scheduled on Wednesday, May 9th. Students who received white permission slips will still need to return them signed to Mrs. Austin.  The other students who received the orange permission slips for May 11th will be moved to the Wednesday, May 4th trip. Students who were added late will also be added to the MAY 4th trip. Please return all permission slips to Mrs. Austin. If this is too confusing, see Mrs. Austin for more info. You will also probably be receiving reminders and permission slip reminders as well.

April Senior/Scho;larship Now Posted

Attn Seniors: The April Senior/Scholarship Update is now posted so be sure to check it out. This month has info on colleges, i.e. notifying your UC or CSU before the deadline of May lst and financial aid award info. April is the month where you finalize your college and financial plans for next year. Regarding the Scholarship Update this month: There are lots of local scholarships including Kiwanis, Rotary, Fortuna Middle School, Rio Dell Teachers, American Business Womens, Fortuna Women's Group, McCrigler, Harris, Bettis, Rovai and the Tomasini. There are a few scholarships that don't require an application like the Murray Family, Marty Kelley and the Mrs. Bissell scholarships so be sure to check out the scholarship update so you will know what is required for these scholarships. Its nearing the end of scholarship season, so either apply or else lose out on the opportunity. To access the scholarship, go online at the counseling blog: fuhscounseling.blogspot.com:
Click on the link below
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms

 
 or find it in your English or History classes or the counseling office.

YCC Summer Jobs for Youths

The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is looking for applicants, ages 15 - 18 years of age,  for their 8 week summer job program. Students will be working in Redwood National Park in the Orick area on projects including trail maintenance, removal of exotic plants, and improving wildlife habitats. The job involves hard physical labor and pays a wage of $10 per hour for a 40 hour work week. If you are interested, pick up an application from your counselor. Students will need to provide their own lunch and transportation to the National Park Service's Arcata office. Applicants will be selected on a random basis.