Warhawk News
Weekly Updates from Madison High School - November 11, 2019
Vote for the 2019 KUSI Silver Pigskin Awards
Please vote for the ONLY Warhawk on this year's KUSI "Silver Pigskin" list of Nominees:
Financial Aid Application Assistance for Parents
Parents can get hands-on help with the FAFSA or Dream Act application from CalSOAP on Saturday, November 16, 9 am - noon, in R24/R25 (enter from the back of the school off Doliva). For the FAFSA, plan to come with a parent/guardian and bring...
- Student’s Social Security Number & Driver’s License
- Parent’s Social Security Number
- Parent’s federal tax return from 2018
- Bank account records, investments and business records
- Student’s W-2 forms, income records from 2018
- If not a US citizen, bring alien registration card(s)
- List of colleges of interest
- Your FSA-ID for FAFSA—Apply for a FSA-ID at fsaid.ed.gov
For the Dream Act Application, plan to come with a parent/guardian and bring...
- Parent and student federal tax return and wage information for 2018
- Bank account records, investments and business records
- List of colleges of interest
Plan to stay about an hour.
Students in the DHH Program Explore Social Justice Issues
Careers in Acoustics and Sound Engineering
The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) is offering students ages 12-17 an opportunity to learn about careers in acoustics and the science of sound at a free event titled “Listen Up and Get Involved!” on Wednesday, December 4, 5:30-7:30 pm during the ASA national meeting at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. The workshop consists of hands-on demonstrations, experiments and a discussion about careers in acoustics with scientists, engineers, and professors from around the world. They will also provide dinner! Please register to attend by November 25. Click on the link below for the flier.
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students at any educational level and field of study who have personally experienced, or have had people close to them, experience mental health challenges. Students applying for the scholarship will need to write a 500-1000 word essay about how their experience with mental health has influenced their beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations. While not required, working or volunteering at organizations that increase mental health awareness, provide mental health support, or research mental health solutions will be considered on the student's application. Apply online; deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
UC Irvine Summer Surgery Program
The Department of Urology at UC Irvine is offering two 2-week sessions for mature high school students at least 16 years of age who have excelled academically (3.5 GPA minimum). Each session will accommodate 24 students. Participants or “Summer Surgeons” in the program have first-hand exposure to state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical devices, observe live surgical cases with top surgeons and become proficient in CPR and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. They also learn anatomy through dissection courses, receive hands-on ultrasound training and much more! This is a tuition based program; scholarships available. Learn more.
Family Notices for the Week:
- Saturday Core Academy: Saturday, November 16, 8:00 AM, rm. B23; students should bring homework to complete, study materials or reading that needs to be accomplished. Enter through the back of the school off of Doliva (main campus is closed and in use by the Minato Japanese School).
- Hands-on Help with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for Parents, Saturday, November 16, 8:00 am to noon, R24 and R25. Enter through the back of the school off of Doliva (main campus is closed and in use by the Minato Japanese School).
The Princess Project is having a winter dress sale, Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the WESTFIELD MISSION VALLEY MALL. Dresses of all kinds are just $5 ea. Shop early for best selection.
- Food Deliveries: Madison does not allow food deliveries by anyone other than a parent. Food deliveries should be brought into the front office preferably before the lunch period begins. Students are not allowed to meet parents in the parking lot at lunchtime. Campus safety is everyone's responsibility.
- Madison’s After School Drop-in Center: is open for students Monday through Friday, 2:30-4:00 PM. A hot supper option that includes an entree, fruit, vegetable and milk is available to students at no charge. Students must present their student ID to check in and out of the drop-in center.
About Us
Email: gwilliams3@sandi.net
Website: www.sandiegounified.org/madison
Location: 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: (858) 496-8410
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