Clinton HS Weekly
🎻 Orchestra Students Treated to the Verona Quartet 🎻
Orchestra students in grades 4-12 were given a special performance by the Verona Quartet last week. Ms. Conklin reports that students were inspired by their playing and that it was a treat to have all of the CCS orchestra musicians together for this incredible experience. Thanks to Ms. Conklin for facilitating this experience and for providing the included pictures.
PTA is accepting applications from graduating Seniors for our Senior Scholarship!
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be graduating from Clinton Central School in June 2023
- Applicants must be pursuing some type of post-secondary education or training - 2 or 4 year college, apprenticeship programs, certification programs, technical training programs, etc.
- Applicants must have a parent/guardian who was/is a PTA officer, project chair, committee member or volunteer at some point during the student’s K-12 years.
Instructions:
Students will write and submit a 1-2 page narrative that addresses the following:
- Student name
- Parent/guardian name(s)
- School activities (music, theater, sports, clubs, etc.)
- Community activities (sports, martial arts, scouts, etc.)
- Community service/volunteerism
- Plans for post-secondary education
- Parent/guardian role in PTA activities-
- Why volunteer work is important to you and how you plan to continue giving back to your community after graduating from high school.
Submit your application via email to jacksonmeghane@gmail.com no later than 5 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
For more information about the Clinton PTA, please click here.
💼 Summer Internship Opportunity 💼
WHAT: A 20 hour unpaid internship coordinated by the School and Business Alliance (SABA) for eligible students. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion
WHO: Juniors and Seniors who...
- Are approved by their school counselor
- Have demonstrated excellent attendance
- Can provide their own transportation
WHEN: Summer
HOW: Stop by the Counseling Office to get an application
💻 WEBINAR: Looking Past High School & What Your Future Holds! 💻
The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting this event to help guide students from 9th through 12th and beyond to explore their post-secondary options and start planning for their future. During this program you will hear from experts in the field detailing different options and resources, as well as how to start preparing for whatever path you choose after high school!
This workshop will be broken into 3 breakout rooms covering different topics:
- Early Awareness for the College Process - Families and students will learn about how to start thinking about and planning for the college process, extracurricular activities, and your future! This breakout room is geared towards 9th & 10th graders.
- Alternatives to College - Families will learn about affordable alternative options to college, which include vocational training, gap year/service programs and employment services. This breakout room is open to all grades, but is geared towards families and students in grades 11-12 who are thinking about taking a gap year or who are not considering college.
- Saying "Yes" To College, Now What? - Many high school seniors who have selected the college of their choice on May 1st don't realize that they still have many more steps they are required to complete before they are considered to be in good standing to register for classes. The presentation will address the enrollment steps and help 12th graders be organized and prepared for the fall semester.
Location: Click for Zoom Link
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. E.S.T.
⚠️ ATTN: Juniors- Upcoming Financial Aid Presentations and Workshops ⚠️
“What Juniors Need to Know about Financial Aid for College”
- Tuesday, May 9th
⚠️ ATTN: Seniors- Virtual Drop-In Lounge Sessions⚠️
Seniors are encouraged to visit our Drop-in Lounge if they have questions about financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Students can connect with Higher Education Service Corporation to get answers to their questions on applying for financial aid, the types of aid you may qualify for, how to get started completing applications, and more.
- Monday, May 8th
Positivity Project Character Strength of the Week: Leadership
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Leadership. Leadership means you value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best.
Leadership can be both formal and informal. It is concerned with getting others to do what needs to be done while maintaining group morale to ensure readiness to act in the future. This character strength’s focus is on the personal qualities of leaders rather than the practice of leadership. These qualities include the ability to understand others and inspire them toward a common goal, the capacity to mitigate conflict and mold consensus, and the desire to lead other people.
For individuals, leadership is a way to achieve what you know is important, as groups of people invariably achieve more than individuals. If you want to achieve your vision for the future, you need to inspire others to join you. As an individual’s ability to lead develops, so does that person’s confidence and sense of self-efficacy.
