The Bulletin
Updates from Stories and Counseling
STORIES - Supporting Literacy, Community, and College & Career Readiness
Gilbert High School will be hosting the PSAT on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 a.m. The test is for college bound Sophomores and Juniors that would like to assess their reading, writing and math skills. The test is great preparation for the SAT and enters students into different scholarship competitions. As a Junior, students are screened for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The cost of the test is $24.00.
Register for the PSAT at the Bookstore, payment can be made by cash or check. The registration window is open from August 27th through September 10th. Space is limited, so sign up early.
These tools are free and available now for every student to take ownership of their learning and their future.
ACT and SAT | University Entrance and Scholarship Consideration Exams
SENIORS - We recommended that you take either the ACT or SAT to give yourself a chance to improve your scores this fall. If this is the first time you will be taking them, don't worry, just make sure to set some time aside to study and prepare before test day.
Register for the ACT | Register for the SAT | Practice for the SAT
Please Note - GHS will not send your ACT/SAT scores for you. You must login to your account and send your scores directly to each institution that you are applying.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coast to Coast College Tour
Register at www.coasttocoasttour.org.
Thursday, Aug 30, 2018, 07:00 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe, 2100 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ, USA
Tri-University Tour
Wednesday, Sep 5, 2018, 06:00 PM
Highland High school, 4301 East Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
What Do We Want? Suggestions for College Essays and Letters of Recommendation
- Learn about selective college and scholarship programs
- Get details on what makes good support letter
- Meet with representatives to ask questions
Presenters Include:
Flinn Foundation
Texas Tech University
The University of Chicago
Thursday, Sep 6, 2018, 06:30 PM
Desert Vista High School, 16440 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
From Our Library:
It is with Mr. Franklin's original vision in mind that the Gilbert High School library will grow into it's new form. Coupled with the College and Career Readiness Center, our new library aims to promote community, education, and to help students explore their own future educational possibilities. We hope to help students not only gain information to be utilized for school assignments but to encourage our students to experience their education in such a way that they grow as human beings. It is within the walls of "Stories" that students may be inspired by the stories of others, gain valuable information for planning their own futures, and to experience the great value of a supportive community.
Washington University in St. Louis - Information Session
Are you looking for a world-class education and a close-knit, supportive community? Ready to ask some big questions and study a diverse array of subjects? Want to know about campus life, our traditions, and how to get involved beyond the classroom? Do you have questions about the application process and financial aid?
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2018, 07:00 PM
Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Tutoring Now Available
BGA - Tutoring for all subjects is now available during BGA period in room 1705. A student who needs tutoring needs to have a pass from their content teacher and check in with their BGA teacher before coming to room 1705. Students must have something specific that they need help with and should bring any materials necessary.
College Fly-In: Kenyon College
Kenyon College is pleased to let you know that their travel grant program application is now available for high school students graduating in the class of 2019. The grant covers all transportation costs to campus for their Cultural Connections fly-in program (Oct. 28-30, 2018), a fall event, or a customized visit.
This program is available to US citizens, permanent residents, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients who identify as students of color and/or first-generation students whose parents do not have four year college degrees.