June 2022
High School Student Services
Important Dates
Regents Exams: 6/15/22 - 6/23/22
Last Day of Classes: 6/14/22
End of Q4: 6/17/22
Class of 2022 Graduation: 6/24/22
Regents Review session are happening NOW! Find more information here.
Information For All Students
The Barn at Bassett House is looking for student workers (must be 14 years of age) to help with grounds maintenance. Applicants must have a good work ethic, be dependable, be able to do heavy lifting, be responsive to coaching, and have their own transportation. More information can be found in Student Services.
The Fort Miller Group has a variety of employment opportunities for graduates. For some positions, applicants must have at least a high school diploma. Some examples of openings include:
- Concrete Laborer (construction work; high school diploma required)
- QA Concrete Technician (materials testing; high school diploma required)
- Manufacturing Associate (building formliners from molds; high school diploma required)
- Welder (experience required; experience can be from BOCES)
Please find the link to all jobs here.
Summer Employment Opportunity
See the flyers below for more information about opportunities with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, the Children's Museum at Saratoga, and Hand Melon Farm!
5th Annual Leonard Bus Sales "A Day in the Life of a School Bus" Art Competition
This competition is open for students who will be juniors / seniors during the 2022 - 2023 school year. The aim of the contest is to recognize and encourage the artistic talents of high school students across New York State. The winner of the competition will receive a $1,000 scholarship and have their artwork professionally reproduced and shared with school districts and school bus enthusiasts across New York State. Entries are due October 10, 2022. Please find official Rules & Regulations, as well as a Student Release Form.
Distance Learning Classes for the 2022-2023 School Year
We would like to remind you of the following Distance Learning courses we anticipate will be in our schedule next year. Please see your counselor if you are interested in adding any of the following courses to your schedule for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
- Adirondack History (1/2 credit; semester 1 class)
- AP/SUPA Psychology (through Syracuse University)
- Astronomy (1/2 credit; semester 1 class)
- Business Communications (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 137)
- Criminology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK - SOC 201)
- Forensic Science
- History of Sport
- History of World War II (1/2 credit; semester 2 class)
- Marine Science
- Meteorology (1/2 credit; semester 1 class)
- Music in our Lives *NEW OFFERING*
- Modern Cosmology (1/2 credit; semester 2 class)
- Principles of Business (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 101)
- Principles of Sociology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK - SOC 101)
- Theoretical Physics (1/2 credit; semester 2 class)
- Vet Science
Summer Health Course Offering
We are excited to offer a first-of-its-kind opportunity at Schuylerville High School by offering Health as a first-time class during our 2022 summer program. There may be one or two sections, depending on student interest. To register for the course, please follow the steps below:
- Review the program details listed on the flyer below.
- If you are interested in taking Health over the summer, discuss the details with your family to make sure you can honor the time commitment. Daily attendance is required.
- If the program seems like a match, fill out and submit the Google Form found here.
Please contact Mr. Tezanos or your school counselor with questions.
Senior Information
Excelsior Scholarship Information
The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. The program covers tuition for eligible SUNY and CUNY students. For the 2022-23 academic year, families who earned $125,000 or less in the tax year 2020 are eligible to apply. In order to apply, students must meet eligibility requirements, including:
- Be residents of New York State
- Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY two or four-year college
- Complete 30 credits per year towards their program of study
- Be on track to graduate on time with an Associate's Degree in two years or a Bachelor's Degree in four years
For more information, and to apply, visit the HESC website here.
Important Graduation Information:
Graduation rehearsal will be held on campus on Wednesday, June 22nd at 8:45 a.m. The rehearsal is mandatory for all graduates who plan to participate in the ceremony. Students who do not attend the rehearsal will not be allowed to take part in graduation and separate arrangements will be made for the delivery of their diplomas. The rehearsal will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. and will last until 11:00 a.m. Students are advised to adjust their work schedules to accommodate the rehearsal. No student will be allowed to leave rehearsal early.
The 76th Annual Commencement Ceremony, in celebration of the Schuylerville Class of 2022, will be held on Friday, June 24th, at 6:30 p.m. in Black Horse Athletic Stadium, with a rain date of Saturday, June 25th with a time To Be Determined.
Each student of the Class of 2022 will be provided with six graduation tickets assigned to a specific pod on the field. These will be for the six seats reserved for each family to attend the ceremony. There will be additional seating open for guests beyond the reserved pods, in addition to the visitor bleachers.
Transferring College Credit
If you've taken a college level course in high school for college credit and would like the credit transferred to the college you will be attending in the fall, please be sure to request an official college transcript. Contact information is below for each college we receive courses from:
U Albany (French 4 & 5 and Spanish 4 & 5)
Syracuse University (follow directions for Project Advance courses)
SUNY Adirondack (Creative Writing, Criminology, Developmental Psych, General Psych, Intro to College Writing, and Sociology)
Junior Information
Coming this summer ... The College Boot Camp Series
Get a jump start on the college application process by attending our College Boot Camp Series. We will discuss the college search process, completing your college application, essay writing, financial aid, and scholarships! The dates for these session are: July 14th, July 19th, and August 17th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. If interested in attending, please register for one or more of the session using this Google Form.
Interested in learning more about the SUNY system?
Complete the Request Information Form to have a viewbook sent directly to you. By completing this form, you'll not only receive a viewbook filled with SUNY information, but you'll also be included in future mailings. Also, multiple opportunities exist for students to get to know SUNY better over the summer. Visits are available both in person or online. Use the links below for more information!
College Application Essay Tips
As you head into the summer months, it's time to start thinking about that essay for your college application. Here are some tips to keep in mind:- Don't try to sound like everyone else or sound like the "perfect" student you think the school is looking for; this is your time to use your voice - make your essay sound like you
- Make sure you are honest and that your stories are authentic; don't embellish the truth
- You want your essay to stand out so don't write about things that every one will write about (hot topics might be chosen by many, so they won't be a very unique topic)
- Nobody is perfect, so don't pretend to be perfect; it's okay to demonstrate your growth instead of only highlighting your perfect moments
- Your accomplishments will be listed in various sections of your application, so don't list them in your essay
- Be yourself when you write; the style of writing should match who you are
- Don't complain, blame others, sound negative, or play the victim; use your essay as an opportunity to show your growth
- A research paper is not the right type of writing to submit for your college application essay; instead, pretend you are telling a story to your favorite teacher - focus on who you are, versus what's in your brain
- Make sure you are talking about YOU - this is a personal essay about YOU; this is an opportunity for the Admissions Office to get to know YOU as a human (Who are you? How do you think? What are your values?)
Remember - all students are unique, there is no formula to writing the perfect essay, and there are many ways to write a great essay!
(Source: Advantage College Planning)
Upcoming SAT/ACT Testing Information:
The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) national testing dates. The cost of the SAT is $55. The ACT has a basic fee of $63.00, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $88.00). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien.
We hope you enjoy your summer!
Contact Information
Ms. Bean, Mrs. O'Brien, and Mrs. Rust will be in the office various days during the summer months. Please be sure to reach out to them via email or phone to discuss any questions/concerns, scheduling changes, or to make an appointment. Thank you and enjoy your summer!
Mrs. O’Brien (A-G, Grade 9-10; A-L, Grades 11-12)
Ms. Bean (H-M, Grade 9; H-L, Grade 10, Career Ed & AP Coordinator)
Mrs. Rust (N-Z, Grade 9; M-Z, Grades 10-12)
Mrs. Lyon (Secretary)
(518) 695-3255. ext. 2239
Email: rusts@schuylerville.org
Website: www.schuylervilleschools.org
Location: 14 Spring St, Schuylerville, NY, USA
Phone: (518) 695-3255