June 2021
High School Student Services
June Calendar - Schuylerville
June Calendar - BOCES
Important Dates
June 17, 2021 - June 24, 2021 - Regents Exams
June 17th - English Language Arts Regents
June 22nd - Living Environment Regents
June 23rd - Algebra I Regents
June 24th - Earth Science Regents
June 25, 2021 - Class of 2021 Graduation at 6:30 pm in the Black Horse Stadium
Information for all
Distance Learning Classes
We would like to remind you of the following Distance Learning courses we anticipate will be in our schedule next year. Please see your counselor if you are interested in adding any of the following courses to your schedule for the 2021 - 2022 school year. For more information on these offerings, please review our 2021-2022 Course Description Guide.
*List of offerings has been updated since the May 2021 newsletter.
- AP/SUPA Psychology (through Syracuse University)
- Astronomy
- Business Communications (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 137)
- Criminology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK - SOC 201)
- Dairy Science (Semester 2)
- Developmental Psychology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK)
- Elementary Italian I & II (option of college credit through FMCC - ITA 101 & ITA 102)
- Equine Science (Semester 1)
- Forensic Science
- General Psychology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK)
- History of Sport
- Marine Science
- Meteorology
- Modern Cosmology
- Principles of Business (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 101)
- Principles of Sociology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK - SOC 101)
- Theoretical Physics
- Vet Science
College Summer Academies and Camps
The University of Vermont's 4-week, academically rigorous, and fully online Summer Academy courses are designed exclusively for students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. They are tailored to provide an in-depth exploration of a specific field of study in subjects ranging from journalism and photography to health and medicine.
All summer Pre-College programs at UVM (including our courses below) are offered to out-of-state students at 50% off academic year tuition rates.
Summer Academy courses include:
- Adventures in Neuroscience
- Biomedical Science and Human Disease
- Drones for Environmental Mapping
- Facing Environmental Futures
- Health and Medicine
- Storytelling with Photographs
Are you looking for something fun and productive to do this summer? Did you know that Alfred University will again offer high school students with premier virtual and socially distanced in-person summer camp options this summer? Camps will be instructed in either a virtual, interactive online format (academic camps) or an active, socially distanced in-person setting (athletic camps) on Alfred's vibrant Western NY valley campus.
- A complete list of the virtual academic offerings can be found here: Academic Summer Camps
- A complete list of the in-person athletic offerings can be found here: Sports Day Camps
New Scholarship Opportunities at SUNY
On May 26, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced the 'Get a Shot to Make Your Future' COVID-19 vaccine incentive for 12- to 17-year-olds. Participants can enter into a random prize drawing to potentially receive a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college beginning May 27. New York State will administer the random drawings and select 10 winners a week over five weeks for a total of 50 winners. Parents and guardians can sign up to be notified when the drawing begins here.
Senior Information
Scholarships
- The Albany Society for the Advancement of Philanthropy (ASAP) Scholarship: eligible applicant must be planning to attend an Albany area college, university, or trade program. Applicant must submit a 500 word essay on "What I do to Encourage Others." Additional information can be found here. Deadline: June 28, 2021
Financial Aid Events - hosted by SUNY
If you have not yet completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or if you have already declared your intent to enroll at a SUNY campus this fall but still have questions about how to pay for college, be sure to register for one of these Financial Aid Events:
- Time for Completion Tuesdays: in this workshops, participants will go through the FAFSA, line by line, and be able to have questions answered.
- Let's Talk Financial Aid - Enrolled Students Only: in this workshop, participants can get answers to questions about paying for college, award letters will be explained, as well as how to apply for loans and submit documents for verification.
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Program
The TAG program assures Hudson Valley Community College students pursuing their associate’s degree with acceptance to the University at Albany (UAlbany). Students will receive UAlbany support services during their two years at HVCC, and must maintain GPA minimums* and meet guidelines specific to their academic programs.
Once you earn your HVCC associate’s degree, you are guaranteed admission to UAlbany.
Information Session
June 3 at 6 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hvcc.zoom.us/j/92049290918
Meeting ID: 920 4929 0918
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Looking for a job?
Vinylmax Windows in Clifton Park is hiring! Vinylmax is a family owned and operated window manufacturing facility located off Exit 10 of the Northway. They currently have several positions open and varying shifts are available. Experience is not required; however, perspective employees need to be able to use general construction tools, stand on their feet for prolonged periods of time, and have their own transportation. Apply in-person or online. Please see the flyer below for more information!
Junior Information
The college application season is right around the corner! We advise you to begin working on your college essay during the summer months ... below are a few tips as you get started:
What NOT to do when it comes to writing your college essay!
As you head into the summer months, it's time to start thinking about that essay for your college application. Here are some tips to keep in mind:- Don't try to sound like everyone else or sound like the "perfect" student you think the school is looking for; this is your time to use your voice - make your essay sound like you
- Make sure you are honest and that your stories are authentic; don't embellish the truth
- You want your essay to stand out so don't write about things that every one will write about (hot topics might be chosen by many, so they won't be a very unique topic)
- Nobody is perfect, so don't pretend to be perfect; it's okay to demonstrate your growth instead of only highlighting your perfect moments
- Your accomplishments will be listed in various sections of your application, so don't list them in your essay
- Be yourself when you write; the style of writing should match who you are
- Don't complain, blame others, sound negative, or play the victim; use your essay as an opportunity to show your growth
- A research paper is not the right type of writing to submit for your college application essay; instead, pretend you are telling a story to your favorite teacher - focus on who you are, versus what's in your brain
- Make sure you are talking about YOU - this is a personal essay about YOU; this is an opportunity for the Admissions Office to get to know YOU as a human (Who are you? How do you think? What are your values?)
Remember - all students are unique, there is no formula to writing the perfect essay, and there are many ways to write a great essay!
(Source: Advantage College Planning)
We hope you enjoy your summer!
Contact Information
Ms. Bean, Mrs. O'Brien, and Mrs. Rust will be in the office various days during the summer months. Please be sure to reach out to them via email or phone to discuss any questions/concerns, scheduling changes, or to make an appointment. Thank you and enjoy your summer!
Mrs. Tracy Lyon, Secretary
(518) 695-3255. ext 2239
School Counselor Contact Information
Mrs. O’Brien (Grade 9, A-G; Grades 10-12, A-L)
Ms. Bean (Grade 9, H-L; Career Education; AP Coordinator)
Mrs. Rust (Grades 9-12, M-Z)
Email: rusts@schuylerville.org
Website: www.schuylervilleschools.org
Location: 14 Spring St, Schuylerville, NY, USA
Phone: (518) 695-3255
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchuylervilleCentralSchoolDistrict