Jayem Future Center Newsletter
JUSTICES, IT'S A NEW SEMESTER!!!
- Resources for Juniors
- Resources for Sophomores
- Resources for Freshmen
- Summer Opportunity for 9th-12th graders
MAKE THE MOST OF SPRING BREAK!
Work on scholarships!
There are several scholarships that are due over spring break. Make sure you have extra copies of your transcript and test scores and be mindful of deadlines.
You can start your scholarship search using careercruising.com. If you need your login information, contact Ms. Everett.
March Scholarship List
April Scholarship List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEJkOP7BeTvA5E36hk5CtMW_e0X_aAxKkGyWYxKTU8s/edit?usp=sharing
May and June Scholarship List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WQf2v_Wqt-zRYgGfu0cXcxMwa4HSCYu1LBARUkQyyx8/edit?usp=sharing
*These lists are constantly being updated so please check back frequently.
Go on a college tour!
Colleges within 1.5 hours of Richmond:
- Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA
- University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- Richard Bland College, Petersburg, VA
- Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
- Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
- J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA
- John Tyler Community College, Richmond, VA
- University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
- Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
- College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
- Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Longwood University, Farmville, VA
- Hampden-Sydney College, Farmville, VA
RESOURCES FOR JUNIORS
Your Junior Year Checklist
JANUARY
- Register for the in-school SAT on March 1st.
- Study for the SAT to take full advantage of this free opportunity!
FEBRUARY
- Start researching colleges you might be interested in using Big Future.
- Identify scholarships you can apply for now or that have deadlines early in your senior year.
MARCH-JUNE
- Take the March 1st SAT.
- Identify 2 additional dates to take the SAT or ACT before November 2017. Make sure you don't miss the registration deadlines!
SUMMER
- If possible, visit the schools you are interested in, or take their online tour.
- Maximize your time with educational programs, camps, and summer jobs! Visit the Future Center for opportunities!
Here is a list of opportunities and scholarships available to juniors. If you would like help applying or submitting the applications, please stop by the Future Center.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WQf2v_Wqt-zRYgGfu0cXcxMwa4HSCYu1LBARUkQyyx8/edit?usp=sharing
*This list is constantly being updated so please check back frequently.
Now that you've taken the March 1st SAT...Start preparing for you senior year testing.
Join the SAT Prep Group After School
What: This group focuses on small group or one-on-one test prep specifically to help you improve your math scores.
When: Every Monday
Where: Future Center
Time: 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm
OR
Study Online Using Khan Academy
What: This is a free website that lets you get personalized test preparation questions and take full-length practice tests. You can link your College Board account with it to get practice just on the areas you need to improve.
When: Whenever you want! We recommend at least an hour each week.
Where: www.khanacademy.org
RESOURCES FOR SOPHOMORES
Sophomore Year Checklist:
- Meet with your school counselor to make sure your'e on track with your required classes.
- Don't be afraid to talk with older kids about their plans for college. Ask them if they wish they had done anything differently- and learn from them.
- Keep getting the best grades possible in every class, and join clubs, teams, and organizations.
- Volunteer in your community. A lot of colleges consider that when you're applying (Plus, it's a good thing to do!)
Summer Opportunity for Sophomores
GIVE BACK AND GET PAID FOR DOING IT!!!
$500 stipend
2017 Dates
First Session: June 25- July 25
Second Session: July 23- August 12
For more information apply online or visit The Future Center in room 104!
RESOURCES FOR FRESHMEN
9th Grade Counts!!!
Your FRESHMAN checklist...
Create a personal resume file to include:
- Copies of report cards
- Diplomas and certificates
- A list of awards and honors you receive
- A list of school and community organizations and clubs you join, including dates of participation and any leadership positions you held
- A list of jobs you have held (volunteer and/or paid)
Choose courses on the standard or advanced graduation plan.
- TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR for help in choosing those classes.
- Not sure who your counselor is? Last names A-J: Ms. Johnson; Last names K-V: Ms. Williams; Last names W-Z: Mr. Dupree.
Start exploring your interests and possible careers.
- TALK TO ADULTS in a variety of professions to determine what they like and dislike about their jobs and what kind of EDUCATION is needed for each.
- Explore careers by logging into Career Cruising and taking a career assessment. Visit the Future Center to get your username and password.
Understand that your grade point average (GPA) counts in ALL SUBJECTS, starting NOW!
Become involved in school- and community-based extracurricular activities and enrichment programs .
- They look good on college and job applications
Check to see if and when you can take courses that will earn you COLLEGE CREDIT.
Summer Work Experience 2017!!!
Get Excited about the future!!! 2017 Summer Programs with financial aid.
Click the link below for more details
http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/2017-summer-programs-with-financial-aid/#sthash.gAUUw2ig.dpbs
JMU Male Academy for Academic Achievement and Female Institute for Learning and Development. Clink the link below for more details. The application deadline is April 7th.
https://www.jmu.edu/multicultural/programs/summer-programs.shtml
JUST A FEW MORE MONTHS UNTIL THE SCHOOL YEAR IS OVER!!! JUNIORS KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE!!! YOU ARE RISING SENIORS NOW! CLASS OF 2018!!!
STAY FOCUSED!
Justices and Parents, you are invited to come out to ECMC COLLEGE NIGHT!!!
WIN!!! ONE OF THREE $500 Scholarships
FREE PIZZA & BEVERAGES
Visit www.collegenights.org for more details
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017, 04:00 PM
John Marshall High School, Old Brook Road, Richmond, VA, United States
JMHS Future Center
Email: FutureCenter.JMHS@gmail.com
Website: www.RPSeducationfoundation.org
Location: 4225 Old Brook Road, Richmond, VA, United States
Phone: 804-213-2482
Facebook: facebook.com/RVAfuture
Youth Peach Summit
The Richmond Peace Education Center's 2017 Youth Peace Summit will be Saturday April 29, at St. Paul’s Baptist Church–Southside Campus, 700 E Belt Blvd., Richmond, VA 23223, 10am to 4pm.
Open to young people ages 12-19. Free. Groups are welcome.
Includes lunch, performances & fun workshops.
UNITING YOUTH.
In the morning session, immigrant teenagers will share their stories. Throughout the day, teens will learn leadership, conflict resolution skills, ways to work for social justice...and have fun with music, dance, and yoga. Earn credit for six community service hours.
Workshop choices include...
- Keep the Peace Conflict Resolution
- Anger Management
- Building Healthy Relationships
- Indonesian and Latino cooking and culture
- Capoeira
- Drumming
- Yoga
- Cross-Cultural Understanding
- and much, much more!
Register here or email rypp@rpec.org for more information.
Groups are welcome! Advanced registration is required. Please arrive by 9:45 am!