Falcon Post Grad News
Highlands Ranch High School December 21, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities
Wreaths Across America - Lay Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of the fallen soldiers at Fort Logan. Opportunities on January 14 and February 4.
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/46149/Overview/?relatedId=0
Sleep in Heavenly Peace - No kid sleeps on the floor in our town! They are looking for volunteers to help deliver beds Saturday, December 24.
https://shpbeds.org/chapter/co-denver/
**Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures - High School Leaders, open to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students interested developing their leadership skills by providing group management during a 3-day, 2-night camp experience for elementary students. Deadline January 6, 2023.
https://www.stonecanyonedge.org/outdoored/high-school-leaders
**Teen Court - Open to teen volunteers ages of 12 and 18. All volunteers must make a time commitment of at least 25 hours per year, complete and submit a volunteer application online, attend a court session as part of the application review process, participate in an orientation, undergo 16 hours of legal training, and agree to sign an oath of confidentiality.
Lone Tree - https://cityoflonetree.com/departments/municipal-court/teen-court/teen-court-volunteers/
Castle Rock - https://www.crgov.com/1815/Teen-Court
Parker - https://www.parkeronline.org/71/Teen-Court
Denver Botanic Gardens - Teen Volunteer Programs. Offering several programs throughout the year - Blooms of Light, greet and direct visitors to Junior Counselor Program during Summer.
https://www.botanicgardens.org/join-give/volunteer/teen-volunteer-programs
Children's Hospital Colorado - Junior Volunteer Program. Volunteers give a minimum of 3 hours per week and assist with patient and family activities throughout the hospital.
Douglas County Libraries - Teen Library Council to Reading Buddies. Teen Volunteers have the opportunity to help with birthday parties, deliver book to home bound patrons, teen library council, assist with library sponsored events, and various reading programs.
Parker Task Force - Grocery Stockers to Food Sorters. Right now is the time to help as the holiday donations require a lot of hands.
https://parkertaskforce.org/WP/how-to-help/
Help & Hope Center - Organize a Food Drive and Help in the Store. Donation drop-off and sorting, food pantry organization, or working in the store students are welcome throughout the year.
https://www.helpandhopecenter.org/volunteer/
Dumb Friends League - Animal Shelter in Douglas County. Assist with general needs at the shelter - no animal interaction.
Transcript Request Reminder
- In Naviance, go to 'Colleges I'm Applying To.' If there is a large red bar across the top of the screen that says 'Match Accounts.' Please do this first to connect Naviance to your CommonApp.
- Confirm that your 'Colleges I'm Applying To' list is accurate.
- Request your letters of recommendation from you teachers face-to-face first, then enter the request in Naviance. Remember to assign which teacher recommendations you want sent to what colleges.
- If your college requires a counselor recommendation, complete the survey under 'About Me' in Naviance and schedule a meeting with your counselor before you request your transcripts.
- The cost of transcripts is $1.00 per college. Double check that quantity you are requesting in myschoolbucks matches the number of colleges on your 'Colleges I'm Applying To' list in Naviance.
Following these steps and following up with your teachers regarding your letters of recommendation will avoid any delays in processing transcript requests. Link to myschoolbucks to order transcripts - https://sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/hrhs-post-grad-center/forms-and-documents?authuser=0
2023 - 2024 Course Selections
Therefore, during Winter Break students are encouraged to:
- Spend time identifying a few colleges of interest (target and stretch) and review the admission course requirements for prospective students.
- Look at the job descriptions and qualifications for job interests.
- Learn the topics tested on the ASVAB (military) or SAT/ACT.
Then review the HRHS course guide of classes and create a plan of action for the coming years.
Our HRHS counselors are here to partner with and support students so bring your questions and ideas to your registration meetings in January.
Electives Fair - January 10
Practice Makes Progress - FREE SAT and/or ACT Practice Tests During Winter Break
ACT:
https://www.class101.com/douglascountyco/events/free-act-practice-test/
SAT:
https://www.class101.com/douglascountyco/events/free-sat-practice-test/
Scholarships with January - March Deadlines
Scholarships with December 2022 and January 2023 Deadlines
MIT THINK Scholars Program
Deadline: January 1, 2023
Amount: $1,000 toward research project
Open to current high school students at a school in the United States who submit a project proposal on a science, technology, or engineering idea.
The Diller Teen Tikkum Olam Award
Deadline: January 5, 2023
Open to Jewish teens who are between the ages of 13 and 19 who have demonstrated impressive leadership and are actively engaged in community service projects that embody the value of tikkun olam (repair of the world).
Amount: Up to $36,000
https://www.dillerteenawards.org/apply/
Ron Brown Scholars Program
Deadline: January 9, 2023
Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.
https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Deadline January 11, 2023
Up to $35,000 over four years + financial sponsorship to JRF's annual 4-day 'Mentoring and Leadership' conference.
https://jackierobinson.org/scholarship/
APIA Scholars
Deadline: January 12, 2023
Amount: $2,500 one-time award to $20,000 multi-year award
The APIA Scholarship is our largest scholarship program, open to AANHPI undergraduate students attending any U.S. accredited university or college.
https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/
The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado, Inc.
Deadline: January 13, 2023 - Post Marked
$1,500 awards for students attending college or university, $1,000 awards for students attending trade or vocational colleges
https://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
DECA Scholarship Program
Deadline January 13, 2023
Multiple corporate sponsored scholarships for DECA student members, must have DECA Membership ID and password
https://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/scholarships/
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline January 13, 2023
15 awards ranging from $100 - $10,000
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Deadline January 15, 2023
Awards average $8,000/year
The Lyons Aviation Foundation
Deadline: January 15, 2023
Amount: $1,500
Open to individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age who are pursuing their private pilot certificate.
https://lyonsaviation.org/application/
Littleton Elks Lodge Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 16, 2023
Award amount $1,500
https://littletonelks1650.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Memorial-Scholarship.pdf
Littleton Elks Vocational Scholarship
Deadline: None
Award amount $1,000/year
Colorado P.E.O.
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Award starting at $1,000
Preference may be given to non-traditional fields - Vet Tech, CNA, Cosmetology, etc.
Daughter's of the American Revolution
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Award amount varies
https://dar.academicworks.com/
National Garden Clubs
Deadline: February 1, 2023
Amount $4,500
Open to undergraduate and graduate students planning a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture.
https://gardenclub.org/college-scholarships
Gold Star Mission Education Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2023
Amount: $1,500
The Gold Star Mission seeks to honor and support Gold Star Families by preserving the memory of our Fallen Heroes through service to others.
https://www.goldstarmission.org/Scholarship.php
Scholars Helping Collars
Deadline: February 23, 2023
This $1,500 scholarship rewards one student who can tell the best story, describing the impact he or she made in the life of a rescue animal or animal welfare cause in general.
https://www.petplay.com/pages/scholarship
AFA Teen Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Award up to $5,000
https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/afa-teen-scholarship-form/
Sachs Foundation of Colorado
Deadline: March 15, 2023
The Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship application is available to African-American Colorado High School seniors planning to pursue their undergraduate degree beginning in the autumn of 2023.
https://www.sachsfoundation.org/undergraduate-scholarships.html
Career Training Opportunities
Job/Career Training Programs in a variety of industries. Opportunities require students to be 18 years old with no additional schooling to 1 - 2 semesters at a technical college. Typically applicants are required to have a background check and drug screening.
UPS - https://www.jobs-ups.com/hourly-seasonal-overview#tab-panel-1-1
Transportation Security Administration Officer - https://jobs.tsa.gov/security
OSHA Forklift Certification - https://www.oshaeducationcenter.com/forklift-certification/
Class A - C Commercial Driver's License - https://dmv.colorado.gov/first-time-cdl-driver
Lineman Apprentice Programs -
Western Colorado Community College - https://catalog.coloradomesa.edu/areas-study/electric-lineworker/electric-lineworker-technical-certificate/#requirementstext
Texas A&M - https://teex.org/class/EPP700/
Highlands College - https://www.mtech.edu/highlands/trades/lineprogram/index.html
Paralegal Associate's or Certificate Programs - American Bar Association Approved Programs
Pikes Peak State College - https://www.pikespeak.edu/programs/paralegal/paralegal-program-options.php
Arapahoe Community College - https://www.arapahoe.edu/academics-programs/catalog/degrees-certificates/2018-2019/paralegal-certificate
Community College of Aurora - https://ccaurora.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/catalog/certificates/paralegal-certificate/
Medical Billing Associate's or Certification -
Red Rocks Community College - https://www.rrcc.edu/medical-billing-coding
Colorado Mountain College - https://coloradomtn.edu/programs/medical-billing-and-coding-certificate/
Radiology Technology - UC Health
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/education-programs/radiologic-technology-school/
Construction Industry Training Council of Colorado (CiTC) - https://www.citcinc.org/apprenticeships/
Learn a trade and earn college credit at the same time.
Job Board - Local Businesses Hiring Students
Qdoba - https://qdobacareers.com/?category=Crew%20Member&city=Highlands%20Ranch&keywordsFilter=
Target - https://jobs.target.com/location/highlands-ranch-jobs/1118/6252001-5417618-5425043/4
Chick-fil-a - https://www.cfarestaurant.com/highlandsranch/teammember
HRCA - Lifeguards Direct Contact - Diane Ball (303) 471-8935 or www.hrcaonline.org/swim
In-N-Out Burger - Direct Contact - Elise Olsowsky (702) 417-0236 or
https://www.in-n-out.com/employment
Waterway Carwash - https://www.waterway.com/our-people/hourly-associate-opportunities/
Workday Presentations
Join us in Post Grad during Access to hear about job opportunities in a variety of fields. Students will learn about jobs that provide on the job training to roles that require college degrees. Representatives will share in-depth information about career paths and answer your questions.
Transportation Security Administration
January 26, 2023 1:30p - 2:30p - Sayed Shahidzai
Transportation Security Officer
Watch for more opportunities each week.
College Spotlight
Admission Requirements
Majors
Cost
Additionally, students are encouraged to learn about student life, clubs & organizations, internship opportunities, connect with their admissions representatives, and visit campus.
Email lweitenhagen1@dcsdk12.org if you can identify the 1 thing these 3 colleges have in common, and share what surprised you the most.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Admissions Representative: Anissa Rodriguez
Contact: anissa.rodriguez@colostate.edu | 970-491-2957
General Information (check college website for most up to date information/changes):
Early Action Application Deadline: December 1 (automatic scholarship review)
Regular Decision Application Deadline: February 1
Average GPA: 3.7
Average Test Score (if submitted): SAT 1080 – 1280 / ACT 23 - 29
Last Date to Submit an ACT or SAT test score – May 1 of applicant’s senior year
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Tuition & Fees: $16,432.42
Housing: $8,960.00
Meal Plan: $7,890.00
Approximate total cost (before financial aid) for 1 year $33,282.42
Top Majors: Business Administration, Exploratory Studies/Undeclared, Psychology, Zoology, Biological Science
Basic Admission Considerations:
- Rigor – range and relative difficulty of courses
- Trend of grades over all 4 years of high school
- Involvement in school, extracurricular and community activities
Admission Requirements:
English – 4 Years
Math – 4 Years
Science – 3 Years / 2 Labs
Foreign Language – 2 Years
Social Studies – 3 Years
History – 1 Year
Academic Electives – 2 Years
Financial Aid:
Green & Gold Scholarship (Merit) – Maximum of $2,000/year for 4 years, apply by March 1
Priority Deadline for FAFSA – March 1
CSU Scholarship Application Deadline – March 1
Potential cost with merit applied and college opportunity funds: Baseline - $28,000.00 - $31,000.00
Kansas State University
Admissions Representative: Quenton Sass
Contact: kstate13@k-state.edu | 785-532-1521
General Information (check college website for most up to date information/changes):
Priority Application Deadline: December 1 (automatic scholarship review)
Regular Decision Application Deadline: February 1
Average GPA: 3.77
Average Test Score (if submitted): SAT 1040 - 1240 / ACT 20 - 26
Last Date to Submit an ACT or SAT test score – August 1 of applicant’s senior year
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Tuition & Fees: $26,491.00
Housing: $5,200.00
Meal Plan: $4,900.00
Approximate total cost (before financial aid) for 1 year $36,591.00
Top Majors: Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Education
Basic Admission Considerations:
- GPA
Admission Requirements:
English – 4 Years
Math – 4 Years
Science – 3 Years / 0 Labs
Foreign Language – 2 Years
Social Studies – 3 Years
History – 0 Year
Academic Electives – 0 Years
Financial Aid:
Priority Deadline for FAFSA – December 1
Wildcat Non-resident Award (Merit) - $8,000 – $16,000/year for 4 years
Competitive Scholarships Deadline December 1 – $2,000 - $20,000/year for 4 years,
AP / IB Capstone Award - $1,000 (1 time)
K-State General Scholarship Deadline – Deadline Feb 1
Potential cost with minimum/maximum merit applied: Baseline - $21,000.00 - $30,000.00.
University of Wyoming
Admissions Representative: Adrienne Loveland
Contact: weizsz@uwyo.edu | 720-946-9678
General Information:
Rolling Application Deadline
Average GPA: 3.53
Average Test Score (if submitted): SAT 1070 - 1270 / ACT 21 - 27
Last Date to Submit an ACT or SAT test score – August 1 of applicant’s senior year
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Tuition & Fees: $22,222.00
Housing: $4,990.00
Meal Plan: $6,620.00
Approximate total cost (before financial aid) for 1 year $33,832.00
Top Majors: Business Administration, Engineering, Health Professions, Biological/Life Sciences, Education
Basic Admission Considerations:
- Rigor – range and relative difficulty of courses
- GPA
Admission Requirements:
English – 4 Years
Math – 4 Years
Science – 4 Years / 3 Labs
Foreign Language – 0 Years
Social Studies – 3 Years
History – 0 Year
Academic Electives – 0 Years
* 4 additional years of coursework chosen from fine/performing arts, foreign language, or career-vocational educational courses.
Financial Aid:
Brown and Gold Scholarship (Merit) unweighted GPA and
- Test score - $2,500 - $12,750/year for 4 years, commit by May 1
- Test-optional - $2,500 - $7,500/year for 4 years, commit by May 1
Priority Deadline for FAFSA – March 1
WYOScholarship Application Deadline – March 15
Potential cost with minimum/maximum merit applied: Baseline - $21,000.00 - $31,000.00
What is Post Grad?
If there are post grad specific topics or questions the Falcon Community would like to know more about or have answered, please email me, Laura Weitenhagen.
Email: lweitenhagen1@dcsdk12.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/hrhs-post-grad-center/home
Location: 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Phone: 303-387-2578