THE NEST
ELHS Student Services Newsletter
Eagle Bites
Senior Class 2020-21
Welcome to Mrs. Muldoon & Penny's Virtual Office
Financial Aid Booklet
Applying For Financial Aid
Click here!!! Attached is the "Applying for Financial Aid" flyer in English, Español, i Polski.
Step 1: Create your FSA ID
Financial Aid Verification
Resources: Reach out to your ISAC Rep for any questions.
Below is your ISAC info to schedule an appointment.
Financial Aid Application
ISAC
ISAC can help you discover what’s possible for you—and we can help provide the support and resources for you to carve a path to get there. In addition to the state grants and scholarships we administer, the ISACorps provides direct services to students and parents statewide in helping them navigate the process of education after high school, financial aid, college search and admissions, and more.
Check us out on our website: https://www.isac.org/.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LEYDEN'S ISAC REP ON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JUST CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW!!
To Stay Focused & Make Your Plan Of Attack!
The excitement of the holidays—and the corresponding break from school—can make it hard for teens to focus, but schoolwork can't take a backseat to holiday activities.
Finals and college applications don't disappear during the holiday season, either, so parents should pay close attention to ensure their teen finishes the year on a strong note. The following tips can help parents & teens keep on track through New Year's.
1. Map it out: Schedules are hectic over the holidays. Jotting application deadlines, assignment due dates, and big exams on the calendar can help parents and students prioritize their time.
Make a list, check it twice, then make your plan of attack!
That plan should include blocking time out each day so students aren't overwhelmed during the final days of the semester.
[Get three tips to teach teens healthy study habits.]
Using an online calendar allows parents/teens to keep track of their progress without it nagging you. Google Calendar is great because it has a share feature. You can have it indicate on the calendar what you and even for friends accomplished each day, and then you can just keep your eye on things.
2. Embrace the spirit: Don't pretend like this is any other time of year. Instead, harness the excitement to motivate yourself.
PARENTS/FRIENDS!! Don't ignore that the energy in the air is all about the holidays coming up. Encourage a break between English and math and surprise them with a hot chocolate or talk about what gifts they should get friends or family. Everyone likes a Starbucks drink for a much needed R&R time.
Volunteering at a soup kitchen or donating gifts to a needy family gets students involved in their community and helps parents promote their family values. It also helps build experiences for college applications and essays.
3. Keep looking ahead: December is often a time to reflect on the past year, but teens can push themselves and friends to focus on what is in front of them.
For juniors, that means starting the college search in earnest. For seniors, that means finishing college essays, submitting applications, and researching financial aid options.
[Get 10 tips for writing college application essays.]
Younger students aren't off the hook, either. Underclassmen should spend the holidays thinking about internships, camps, or classes they want to participate in over the summer. Your world and your future are waiting for you to make it the best future and world for you and everyone. You should think of where you want to be and focus on making that happen.
It's an opportunity for underclassmen to reflect on … [how] you will continue to explore your interests while building a strong collegiate profile. Ask your parents/friends to help keep their focus on the activities that they need in order to propel themselves forward towards those higher education goals.
Ms. Jablonska's Scholarship Resources
Personal Essays Rundown
Mrs. Erickson shares "Getting Involved at Leyden!!"
PARCHMENT
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