The PHS Assignment Page is a single-stop reference for students and families to stay up to date on what is happening in all classrooms. On the PHS Assignment Page teachers provide a weekly update of daily assignments, long-term assignments and projects, and upcoming assessments and intervention opportunities.
For a more detailed understanding of what is happening in an individual classroom, please talk to your student or reach out to their teacher. Need assistance enrolling in the "Guardian View" of Google Classroom? Individual teachers can assist with this too.
Sign-Up to attend a FAFSA Workshop: The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, 2022. Submitting and completing the FAFSA is one of the single most important things you can do to open access to various forms and sources of financial aid. College admissions and financial aid professionals encourage all families, regardless of income, to submit and complete the FAFSA as there are financial aid opportunities for everyone. For example, Future Ready’s Last Dollar Scholarship covers any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees for students enrolled in an eligible program, regardless of financial need! Questions or concerns? Contact Ms. Rawson at nrawson@crprairie.org or 319-848-5340 x 2061.
More events will be scheduled in November and December, stay tuned!
FAFSA Prep Checklist:
Both students AND a parent must create an FSA ID. An FSA ID is a username and password that will be used to access and sign the FAFSA electronically. The FSA ID will stay with you for life, so make sure to use an email that you will have access to after leaving PHS. Write down your username and password somewhere secure.
Start collecting the following documents:
Parent and Student SSN# or Alien Registration #'s
Parent 2021 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
Student 2021 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned (if applicable)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
Upcoming College Visits
*While all students are encouraged to apply to attend the CCTC Visit Days, priority is given to juniors and senior level students who come from backgrounds or identities that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education including: first-generation students, students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, students who receive IEP services and/or students who are English Language Learners.
University of Northern Iowa- November 16th, 2022
Join other students from around the state of Iowa for an exciting opportunity to experience the University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022! This day is designed to give you a chance to learn about the opportunities and services available at UNI. The day will include information about scholarships, student organizations, and the admission process. Apply by November 8th, 2022 for priority consideration.
Have questions about college and career planning?
Reach out to Ms. Rawson at nrawson@crprairie.org or schedule an appointment here.
EFFECTIVE STUDYING STRATEGY - TAKE STRATEGIC BREAKS
It’s important to take breaks, but you have to make sure you’re really studying during the study times. Don’t let your mind wander for an hour and then decide it’s time for a break.
Imagine that it’s like weight-lifting: you want to lift hard for a few sets, and then rest those muscles.
Breaks can be bio-breaks (snacks, restroom), or they can be just doing something else. As a sage person says, “A change is as good as a vacation.” Switch the subject you’re studying for a little break.
To do this, try:
Build breaks into your schedule.
Break your studying up into different segments of different content, rather than just “study” in general.
Keep in mind that even chores or practice count as a break from studying. Sorry.
Thanks,
Mrs. Hoffman
Internships and Tours Help Students Explore Careers in Manufacturing
This month we are focusing on Advanced Manufacturing Careers. This past summer in conjunction with the Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) internship program, Prairie student Takeshi Fottral, Class of '24, worked with MSI Mold Builders as a mechanical/design engineering intern. Throughout his experience, he learned about the company, the industry, and careers in this field.
“I liked the variety of things that I did at MSI Mold Builders,” Takeshi said. “I got involved on the shop floor and in project management. There are so many things to do from start to finish. I really liked how the internship was set up to show that range of work to high school interns.”
Takeshi worked alongside two Prairie High School and former WLC interns. Will Vlasek Class of '23, completed a WLC internship with MSI Mold Builders last spring, and continued working for MSI over the summer. Jake Smith, Class of '16 interned with WLC at MSI in the summer of 2014 and is employed there now. Jake mentored both Will and Takashi.
MSI Mold Builders has been a great WLC partner through the years. Beyond hosting interns, they also host a "Engineering and Machining Careers in Advanced Manufacturing" job shadow day. MSI leaders participate in career speaker events and career fairs, and this month they were a tour location as part of our Career Discovery Tours. Career Discovery Tours are designed to expand knowledge about manufacturing, engineering, and industrial technology careers. Area companies open their businesses to help students understand what’s created in Eastern Iowa. Students learn about applied science careers, training, resources, and the education required to gain employment in the industry.
Our second semester internship application process is underway and due October 28th. Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to consider this important exploration opportunity where you work in exchange for course credit. Check out 300+ job descriptions at www.workplace-learning.org. Please check in with Mary Gudenkauf in Career Services to learn more about jump-starting your future with an internship.
Please contact Mary Gudenkauf, Prairie High School Career Services for additional information and thank you for supporting this student-focused exploration program.
