Kennedy Catholic Counseling News
February 23, 2015
KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Email: montstreamn@kennedyhs.org
Website: kennedyhs.org
Location: 140 South 140th Street, Burien, WA, United States
Phone: (206) 246-0500
Twitter: @KennCathCnsing
CURRENT EVENTS
March 7: Incoming 9th grade and New Student Registration
March 14: SAT Subject Tests
March 22- April 26, Kennedy Catholic SAT Prep Class
March 24: Showing of the anti-bullying movie, Finding Kind at Kennedy Catholic at 7 pm
March 25: Highline College's 3rd Annual Senior Signing Day (9am-1:30pm)
April 18: ACT
April 23: Puget Sound Catholic Schools Case Studies Program at Bishop Blanchet High School (6:30-8:30 pm)
April 25: PNACAC Spring College Fair in Seattle
May 2: SAT
June 5: Class of 2015 Graduation
June 6: SAT
June 13: ACT
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT 2014-15
- grades 10-12, last names P-Z
- grades 10-12, last names A-G
- grades 10-12, last names H-O
- grade 9
- administrative assistant
SAT and ACT Registration
- SAT registration
- ACT registration
- Kennedy Catholic School Code: 481116
Kennedy Catholic High School SAT Prep Class
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School
Times: Sundays, March 22-April 26 (1-4 pm)
Cost: $200 - 4 sessions (Math and English); $100 - 4 sessions (Math or English)
Instructors: Mr. Vinson, Mrs. Dailey, Mr. McMillen
Registration forms are in the counseling center
PSAT Results
Senior Reminders
- Please inform your counselors of your college acceptances and scholarships
- Community Colleges and some 4-year colleges are still accepting applications
- Continue seeking out scholarship opportunities
- See your counselor if you have any questions.
Junior Reminders
- Beginning in March juniors need to make an appointment with their counselor to develop a college plan. Students need to be prepared to talk about post-high school goals, create an initial college list, make plans for the SAT and ACT testing, review Naviance, and develop a summer preparation plan. Counselors have a sign-up sheet outside their offices. Students must ask teachers permission to miss any class time.
- During the last weeks of March the counselors will be going into the Junior Religion classes to help students use the Naviance Career Search and Do What You Are Surveys.
Course Requests for 2015-2016
SCHOLARSHIPS
Applying for scholarships and the process afterwards, takes time but it is time well spent. The more you apply for the better your chance to receive money for school that does not need to be paid back. Tim is money, so don’t waste it. APPLY!!!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
www.financialaid.highline.edu: Scholarships and other listings specifically for Highline Students
www.funds4highline.org: Highline Community College Foundation Scholarships
www.salliemae.com: Database including thousands of private scholarships, grants, and fellowships
www.fastweb.com: Apply on-line for scholarships and loans
www.scholarships.com: Free scholarship search
www.finaid.org: Guide to financial aid and scholarships
www.gmsp.org: The Gates Millennium Scholars Program offers a scholarship for low income
www.careersandcolleges.com: College Press search $7 billion in scholarships and grants
www.free-4u.com/minority.htm: Scholarships for any ethnic groups and minorities
www.freschinfo.com: Free scholarship search and information
www.collegescholarships.com: A list of scholarships from around the country
www.collegequest.com: Financial aid and scholarships
www.pridefoundation.org: Scholarships for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students
www.educationplanner.com: College planning tips and free scholarship search
www.estudentloan.com: Compare student loans and apply online
www.collegeboard.com: Scholarship search and financial planning resource
Washboard.org: Scholarship clearinghouse for Washington students seeking college scholarships.
EWING C. KELLY SCHOLARSHIP
The Kelly Foundation of Washington is offering $2,500 awards for its scholarship program, the Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship. This award is named in honor of Ewing C. Kelly, a longtime radio and television broadcaster.
The Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship is designed to reward students who demonstrate good citizenship while striving to attain their academic goals. Applicants will be judged on their academic merit, extra-curricular achievements--both scholastically and in their community--and financial need.
Eligibility: 1) Applicant must be accepted, or have an application pending, at an accredited institution of higher learning, public or private and including community colleges; 2) must be a senior-level student at a public or private high school (or home school); 3) must have a composite score of 20 on the ACT or a composite score of 1400 on the SAT if planning to attend a 4-year school; 4) must be a U.S. citizen or have a green card.
Scholarship Administration: Award will be applied toward recipient’s tuition and fees upon enrollment. Funds will be made payable to the academic institution no later than August 31, and must be used during the upcoming academic year.
Announcement: Winners will be contacted by the Scholarship Committee by April 30.
Applications: Applications are available through the high school counselor. Please read the application carefully. It contains 3 information pages, 2 financial assessment pages, a checklist and a page including tips for letters of recommendation. It must be accompanied by transcript, SAT scores, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will be rejected. All materials must be submitted by applicant. Applications must be postmarked by March 10. Please send completed application to:
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship
P O Box 19208
Seattle WA 98109
Association of Washington Cities’ Center for Quality Communities Scholarship program
Deadline: February 26, 2015 for Burien; March 4 for Normandy Park
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/scholarship/overview
Deadline: March 2, 2015
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/scholarship/overview
Deadline: February 27, 2015
Seafair Foundation 2015 Scholarship for Women
http://www.seafair.com/foundation/subcontent.aspx?SecID=938
Deadline: May 8, 2015
South Seattle College High School Scholarship
https://files.ctctcdn.com/5bc0d988001/62128008-1602-46bd-81f7-8876bc1fa3ed.pdf
Deadline: March 2, 2015