May 2021
High School Student Services
May Calendar - Schuylerville
May Calendar - BOCES
Important Dates
May 14, 2021 - End of Q4 Progress Reports
June 17, 2021 - June 24, 2021 - Regents Exams
June 17th - English Language Arts Regents
June 22nd - Living Environment Regents
June 23rd - Algebra I Regents
June 24th - Earth Science Regents
June 18, 2021 - End of Q4
June 25, 2021 - Class of 2021 Graduation at 6:30 pm in the Black Horse Stadium
Information for all students
Scheduling for the 2021-2022 School Year
At this point, you should have received your course requests for the coming year. If you would like to make any changes to your requests, please be sure to return the form you received to your school counselor by May 7th.
Distance Learning Classes
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 2021 - 2022 school year! For more information on these offerings, please review our 2021-2022 Course Description Guide.
- AP/SUPA Psychology (through Syracuse University)
- Astronomy
- Business Communications (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 137)
- Career & Financial Management (Semester 1)
- Criminology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK - SOC 201)
- Developmental Psychology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK )
- Elementary Italian I & II (option of college credit through FMCC - ITA 101 & ITA 102)
- Forensic Science
- General Psychology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK)
- History of Sport
- Meteorology
- Modern Cosmology
- Principles of Business (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 101)
- Principles of Sociology (option of college credit through SUNY ADK - SOC 101)
- Sports Marketing (Semester 2)
- Theoretical Physics
- Vet Science
AP Testing Information
If you are scheduled to take an AP test in the coming weeks, please see the schedule below. For those of you taking your AP test digitally, be sure to complete the four steps found here well in advance of your test. If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Bean in Student Services.
AP Score Release Information
AP students will receive access to AP scores in July. It is a good idea to sign in to your College Board account ahead of time to make sure there aren't any issues so when your scores are released you can access them. If you don't remember your username or password for your account, you may recover them on the site. You shouldn't need create a new account.
Senior Information
Scholarships
REMINDER!!! Dollars for Scholars is a beneficial scholarship program for you to participate in this school year. Schuylerville has a local chapter of Dollars for Scholars and encourages students to apply for a variety of scholarships through this program. The due date for your application is May 15th!! Instructions on how to set up your online account and apply are below.
Visit the Dollars for Scholars webpage here.
Once on the homepage, click on the “Students and Parents” tab at the top (right) of the page.
Then select “Click to Login” towards the bottom of the page; this will open the Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars Student Center; you should see “Don’t have an account yet? Create one here.”
After clicking on that link, type in Schuylerville Junior-Senior High School, under “High School Name” and click “Choose This School.”
You will then see several pages of information to complete (only those with asterisks are required).
For questions about the Dollars for Scholars Program, please contact Lisa Schwartz by email or by calling 695-3255, ext. 1352.
Saratoga County Medical Society Scholarship: eligible applicants must be planning to further his or her education in a health-related field. Applicant must submit a resume, a copy of grades, a list of extracurricular activities, and a letter of recommendation. In addition, the applicant must answer the following question in an essay format: Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for all adults? If not for all adults, is there any particular group of people for whom it should be mandatory? How should such a vaccine mandate be enforced? Application materials should be sent to: Dr. Gregory Pinto, 414 Maple Avenue, Suite 200, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Deadline: June 1, 2021)
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)
FMCC (Elementary Italian I & II)
SUNY Adirondack (Creative Writing, Criminology, Developmental Psych, General Psych, Intro to College Writing, and Sociology)
SUNY Virtual Events
On May 3rd - 8th, SUNY Community Colleges will host an Instant Decision Week for seniors. Students may select a community college of interest, sign-up for an appointment, and leave with a plan for the future!
SUNY Adirondack - Scholarship Offerings
SUNY Adirondack has announced that scholarships will be available for all majors and that certain populations/areas of study will be guaranteed scholarships! Some of the recipients will include: all incoming students with a high school GPA of 90 and higher; all adult learners ages 24 and older; all veterans; all TRIO Upward Bound graduates; and everyone with a high school average of C+ or higher who is accepted into the following majors: Accounting, Agricultural Business; Broadcast Media Production; Creative Writing; Criminal Justice: Substance Abuse Services; Engineering Science; Fine Arts; Health Education Concentration; Hospitality Management; Information Technology: Computer Networking; Information Technology: Cybersecurity; Information Technology: Information Security; Mechatronics; Media Arts; Nursing; and Outdoor Education. According to Robert Palmieri, vice president of Enrollment and Student Affairs, “Students will automatically be eligible for scholarships, without having separate applications.” To find out more information about the scholarship offerings at SUNY Adirondack, please visit their website.
Summer Opportunity with Trustco Bank
Trustco Bank is currently accepting applications for Associate Banker seasonal roles. Accepted applicants (18 years or older) will work in various branches and assist with day-to-day operations (ex. completing customers' daily transactions, admitting customers to safety deposit boxes, and ensuring branch security and customer confidentiality). Prior to reporting to work at an assigned branch, all accepted applicants will attend a week-long Orientation and Teller Training program to learn about banking policies, procedures, and systems. This is a great opportunity for students to develop their resume and learn about the world of banking! Applicants must submit an application through Trustco Bank's Career Center. Candidates must also apply to the Associate Banker job description by selecting the APPLY button.
JUNIOR INFORMATION
Which Path Will You Choose?
Congratulations! You are about to enter your final year at SHS! With this step comes many new and exciting decisions! Will you head off to college? Will you join a branch of the military? Will you enter the workforce? Whatever path you choose, now is the time to start planning (if you haven't already started)!
- If your next step includes going to college, this summer is a wonderful time to visit colleges/universities you are interested in applying to in the fall. You may contact the Admissions Office at the campuses you want to visit to arrange for a tour (either in person or virtual). You should also begin to look over the application process for each school and be aware of the application deadlines! All colleges/universities have different deadlines, so start planning now! Finally, please make sure you register for an upcoming SAT or ACT for the purposes of admissions.
- If your next step includes joining a branch of the military, now is a good time to do your research and meet with a recruiter. Please remember, before you sign anything with a recruiter, your signature binds you to the agreement in the document! If you have questions, talk with your parent/guardians or counselor!
- If your next step includes going into the workforce, a summer job is a great way to make a lasting impression on an employer. If you would like assistance with an employment application or if you need your working papers, please stop by Student Services!
In the early fall, Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Rust will be meeting individually with all seniors and their parents/guardians to continue discussing plans after high school! In the meantime, if you have any question, please don't hesitate to contact your counselor!
Request information from SUNY
Each year, SUNY distributes their view book so students may learn about the variety of colleges, universities, and programs offered by the SUNY system. This year, view books were mailed to student's homes directly from SUNY. If you are interested in a SUNY school and did not receive a view book at your home address, please click here to request a copy.
Additional 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 $52. The ACT has a basic fee of $55.00, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $70.00). 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.
SAT Test Date (Registration Deadline)
June 5th (May 6th)
ACT Test Date (Registration Deadline)
June 12th (May 7th)
July 17th (June 18th)*
*No test center in New York
Sophomore Information
You're Halfway Through High School! Now What?
With your final two years of high school on the horizon, it's a great time to start thinking about what your future might look like. In October 2021, we plan to administer the PSAT (Preliminary SAT). If you want to take the PSAT, you will need to register with Student Services in the fall (more information to follow). The PSAT is a great way to practice the actual SAT. By taking the PSAT, you will have free personalized access to very useful college/career planning tools and SAT prep guides, such as Khan Academy and Big Future. We also recommend taking the SAT in the spring of your junior year and again the fall of your senior year. If you are currently a student with an IEP or a 504 Accommodation Plan and would like to use your accommodations on the PSAT or SAT, please contact your counselor to make sure you have already applied for your accommodations.
For those of you who applied to a CTE program at BOCES or an Early College program through SUNY Adirondack for next year, please make sure to keep up with your grades as the school year comes to an end!
Freshman Information
Your First Year of High School is (Almost) Under Your Belt!!
It's hard to believe your first year of high school has come and is almost gone! Looking back on your transition to high school in the most unusual year, how do you feel it went? Are there things you should do differently as a 10th grader? Did you regularly attend your classes? What activities were you able to get involved in? Take some time to self-reflect ... it will help as you move forward with your academic career!
If your 9th grade year did not go as well as you had hoped, there is time to redeem yourself! Showing colleges/universities an upward trend of academic success is so very important. On the other hand, if your 9th grade year went exactly as you had planned, it's important to continue with your strong academic performance over the next three years of high school!
For those of you who are interested in attending a CTE program at BOCES in 11th and 12th grade, please make sure you are performing to the best of your ability and that you are attending school on a regular basis. Stayed tuned for more information about a visit to BOCES during the second semester of your 10th grade year.
Student Services Contacts
Mrs. Tracy Lyon, Secretary
(518) 695-3255. ext 2239
School Counselor Contact Information
Mrs. O’Brien (Grade 9, A-G; Grades 10-12, A-L)
Ms. Bean (Grade 9, H-L; Career Education; AP Coordinator)
Mrs. Rust (Grades 9-12, M-Z)
Email: rusts@schuylerville.org
Website: www.schuylervilleschools.org
Location: 14 Spring St., Schuylerville, NY
Phone: (518) 695-3255
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchuylervilleCentralSchoolDistrict