Lakeland Counseling News
Feb 8-12, 2016
Signing up for Advanced Placement Exams
Registration for AP Exams through PaySchools is now open!! Each exam has a fee of $92.00. Deadline for registration is Friday March 14, 2016. Once you register for your exam(s), see Mrs. Roberto, in the Counseling Office to get a copy of the bulletin for AP Students and Parents.
**Free or Reduced Lunch - DO NOT REGISTER ON PAYSCHOOLS. See Mrs. Roberto in the Counseling Office
For Questions or Concerns please email Mrs. Burton at lynne.burton@hvs.org
ASVAB Testing
The assessment covers areas such as: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Work Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronic Information, Auto and Shop Information and Mechanical Comprehension. From this exam students can use the results to identify areas in which they excel and areas where they may need to focus more effort. Results will be interpreted at Lakeland High School in the LGI on Tuesday March 1st during 2nd hour (8:18am). Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend the the interpretation with their student (please sign-in/out with main office).
**The assessment DOES NOT register the student for the armed forces. If the student does choose to enter the military following graduation, the results are considered current for up to two years from the date the test was taken.
For more information or to register for the ASVAB please contact Ms. Creed in the Career Center or by email at lauren.creed@hvs.org
Haven't filled out the FAFSA? Need Help?
Oakland University
Workshops are typically on Friday nights. Don't miss out register now!!
https://wwwp.oakland.edu/financialservices/events/
Click on FAFSA workshop tab to Register
Flint: February 13, 2016 (10am - 12pm)
Mott Community College - Event Center
Rooms ML 3101 and ML 3103
1401 E Court St.
Flint, MI 48503
Flint: February 14, 2016 (2-4pm)
University of Michigan – Flint
Murchie Science Bldg: Rm 109, Computer Lab
303 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48502
Women in STEM
Mott Community College
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Event
February 19, 2016, 8 am - 11 am
RSVP 810.762.0500 or tech@mcc.edu
- Keynote speaker - Michelle Gardner, GM - Executive Director of Engineering Operations & Systems Development
- Panel presentation of women in STEM
- Hands-on demonstrations in several technology & science areas
- Information tables supporting women in STEM
Friday, Feb 19, 2016, 08:00 AM
Mott Community College, East Court Street, Flint, MI, United States
Scholarships of the Week
Metro Bureau Thomas D. McLennan Scholarship
$500 - $1,000
DUE: 3/4/16
Intend to enroll at: Oakland Community College, Oakland University, Wayne County Community College, or Wayne State University. Must provide proof of acceptance.
For more info and to apply: http://www.metrobureau.org/2016-scholarship-application/
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA)
$1,000 scholarships
DUE: April 1, 2016
The awards are not based on financial need and have no GPA requirement. To be eligible, the student or his/her parent must be employed at
or own
a business that is a member of MRA. Applications and program brochure at:
http://www.retailers.com/mra/events/scholarships-competition.html
Seton Hall University
Sustainable Development Challenge
DUE: 3/27/16
The United Nations has set 17 sustainable development goals to help end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations is challenging you to be part of the solution!
Submit a 300-500 word statement that describes an innovative approach or idea you have for addressing one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
For more details and to enter: www.shu.edu/go/UNchallenge
University of Toledo
Merit Scholarships
Please see link...
https://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/scholarship-grid.html
AAA of Michigan Safety Patrol Scholarship
$1,000
DUE: 4/15/16 to Mrs. Roberto in Student Services
Must must submit documentation of AAA School Safety Patrol participation, good academic standing and a strong record of participation in the community and extra-curricular activities.
Important Dates
- 2/12 - Early Release
- 2/15 - No School
- 2/16 - No School
- 2/25 ASVAB testing - http://www.hvs.org/downloads/_acct_/00/00/05/79/asvab_fact_sheet_20130919_135733_19.pdf
- 3/4 - Oakland Community College Field Trip- Seniors ONLY: need to apply before the field trip as Compass testing will take place - see Ms. Creed in Career Center for permission slip and questions