Class of 2023
News to Use
JANUARY EDITION
ASVAB Career Exploration Program Assessment Test
The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. To figure out where to find career satisfaction, you need all the facts about your skills and interests, the world of work, and your post-secondary options to make informed decisions.The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. The results are used to guide career exploration using our career planning tools.
Sign up for one of the testing dates that take place monthly through May. Next test is schedule for January 19th.
CTE Career Readiness Cords Application Deadline 1/31/23
A Career Readiness Cord is an honorary designation that signals to future employers and post-secondary institutions that students have participated in a wide range of high school career preparation courses and have demonstrated evidence of 21st-century skills valued in the workplace.
Invitations to apply for Career Readiness Cords were emailed to student if they meet the following criteria:
- Complete at least two CTE credits within a K-12 setting (high school or Skills Center). The eligibility requirement for a cord is two credits (example: 4 half-credit courses, or 2 one-credit courses or two half-credit courses and a full credit course)
- The courses can be from multiple program areas (Ag, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Science, Health Sciences, Skilled Trades, STEM)
- Running Start courses are not eligible.
- Seniors who are slated to take a CTE class during the second semester who will have earned at least 2 credits by graduation may apply for a cord.
To apply students will complete the following:
- Online Application Form (must be logged into a SBLSD account in order to access the application)
- Include a current resume
- Complete an interview
HELP SESSIONS ARE BEING OFFERED DURING SPARTAN TIME IN THE CAREER CENTER: JANUARY 18th, 20th, 25th & 27th
Scholarships
WASHINGTON STATE FAIR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Washington State Fair Foundation awards more than $160,000 in scholarships annually to students living in Washington! Applications ARE NOW OPEN. You will need two letters of recommendation to apply. For more information go to: https://www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships/
Deadline 1/31/23
SBLEF COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
The Sumner Bonney Lake Educational Foundation offers over $100,000 in scholarships for Sumner & Bonney Lake High School students planning on attending trade schools, community colleges, universities or attaining an apprenticeship. Applications ARE NOW OPEN. You will need one letter of recommendation to apply. Please note there are several scholarships that require additional responses. Check out the website for more information: https://www.sblef.org/sumner-high-school-scholarships
DEADLINE 2/21/23
THEWASHBOARD.ORG
theWashBoard.org makes it simple. They connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers. Create a profile and be matched to opportunities in Washington.
Why should I fill out the FAFSA?
Filing a FAFSA® is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college. It's the gateway to more than $150 billion in college grants, work-study funds, and federal student loans, as well as certain state-based aid.
While policies vary depending on the school, it is possible that your student will not be offered merit aid if they do not fill out a FAFSA. Sometimes the FAFSA requirement is to verify citizenship or colleges want to make sure a student has maximized their need-based aid before they are awarded merit based aid.
Don't miss out on potential financial aid options by not filling out the FAFSA today!
Passport to Careers Supports Students
Have you been in foster care? Or were you homeless without a parent or guardian? The Passport to Careers program helps Washington students who have been homeless or in foster care prepare for careers. Eligible students can get money to put toward the costs of earning a college certificate or degree, or to help pay for job training through a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program. Passport also connects you with experts to help answer questions and navigate your pathway.
Requesting Letter of Recommendations
NOTE:
- You will need to speak to the teacher prior to sending this information to discuss the request.
- Please do not just send this and expect a letter of recommendation.
- Follow up with the person you are requesting the letter from.
- Give a minimum of two weeks prior to when you need the letter of recommendation.
- Send a thank you once received.
SAVE THE DATE! April 13th Cap & Gown Delivery during Spartan Time
Spartan Futures Career Center
Need help with applications, resumes, scholarships, finding jobs, military or anything else with future planning? Stop by the Career Center in the LRC during Power Hour or schedule an appointment to meet with Mrs. Nelson.
Check out the website at: www.sumnersd.org/shscareercenter
Email Mrs. Nelson at melissa_nelson@sumnersd.org
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Community Resources
For the most current resources available in Pierce County, dial 2-1-1.
Mental Health Referral Service - Seattle Children's now offers a referral line for families looking for mental health services. Families can call the number to provide their request, insurance information, and times available, and the referral specialist will set them up with a few providers who have openings and work for their given insurance/schedule.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please contact:
- Crisis Line (1-866-4CRISIS (1-866-427-4747) or text HOME to (741741) for a text conversation, this provides free, 24/7 support for people in crisis, via text. Send a message to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will respond
- Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-Talk (24 hrs/7 days), or
- 911
CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR:
- A-C: Mr. Simmons alec_simmons@sumnersd.org
- D-He: Mrs. Herrera diana_herrera@sumnersd.org
- Hi-Mc: Mr. Sandberg david_sandberg@sumnersd.org
- Me-R: Mrs. Paulson amanda_paulson@sumnersd.org
- S-Z: Mrs. Cuellar cynthia_cuellar@sumnersd.org