Ascend & Osceola Scholar Newsletter
Updated 11/14/22
Preparing for top 100 college and university admission is a team effort. These schools look for leadership, communication and collaborative skills, and initiative both in and out of the classroom. They also look for rigorous academic preparation, including over 4 years of math, science, history, and English, a minimum of 2 years of the same foreign language, and intentional electives. This coursework not only helps you earn admission, but helps you build the skills you need to be academically successful once you enroll at a top college/university.
This newsletter will be updated throughout the year with resources, student spotlights, and upcoming opportunities to help you reach your goals.
As always, your counseling team is only one email away if you ever have any questions or are in need of additional support.
All our best,
Mrs. Malfara
Ascend Coordinator
College & Career Counselor
danielle.malfara@osceolaschools.net
Mrs. Donovan
Ascend Academy Counselor
Guidance Director
Get Connected - ASCEND ONLY
- Follow poincianahighschool, mrs.malfara, and friendlyneighborhoodccc for even more updates on opportunities, scholarships, programs, and more!
Join the PHS Ascend Academy Remind by texting @phsascend to 81010 or by clicking Join Existing Class on the Remind app and using code phsascend.
Visit the Ascend website at https://www.osceolaschools.net/site/default.aspx?DomainID=807
Please also join your grade-level Osceola Scholar Remind group below.
Get Connected - OSCEOLA SCHOLARS & ASCEND
Students and families - join your graduation year's Osceola Scholars Remind account for future passes to meetings and special updates like this newsletter.
Seniors: Join the Osceola Scholars - 2023 Remind group by texting @23oscschol to 81010 or by clicking Join Existing Class on the Remind app and using code 23oscschol.
Juniors: Join the Osceola Scholars - 2024 Remind group by texting @24scholar to 81010 or by clicking Join Existing Class on the Remind app and using code 24scholar.
Sophomores: Join the Osceola Scholars - 2025 Remind group by texting @25scholar to 81010 or by clicking Join Existing Class on the Remind app and
using code 25scholar.
Freshmen: Join the Osceola Scholars - 2026 Remind group by texting @26scholar to 81010 or by clicking Join Existing Class on the Remind app and
using code 26scholar.
Upcoming Webinars & Virtual Events
Visit the Ascend Academy page on the Poinciana High School website to stay up to date on programming geared toward top college admission! https://www.osceolaschools.net/domain/807
Upcoming School Day Testing
- ALL 12th grade students will take the SAT during the school day on October 12, 2022
- ALL 11th grade students will take the ACT during the school day on October 18, 2022
- ALL 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT during school on October 25, 2022
Visit the SAT/ACT section of the College & Career website for more information.
Connect with College Resources
Information on 4-year college preparation and admission: https://www.osceolaschools.net/Page/9027
Information on the Bright Futures Scholarship Program: https://www.osceolaschools.net/Page/8207
Information on paying for college and FAFSA: https://www.osceolaschools.net/Page/8204