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****SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL REMINDERS!!**** All grades should sign up, not just
Seniors.
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*JUNIORS in SERVICE* PROGRAM
This program is sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell to help students
build leadership skills while teaching community stewardship through service.
Participants must complete 12 hours of service during the current school year
through opportunities such as Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, STARC
and assisting with BINGO at a local nursing home. See your counselor for an
application or www.jaslidell.org. For additional information, call 641-2861.
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TEST REMEDIATION SESSIONS OFFERED!
Salmen students can take advantage of standardized test practice by
attending afterschool remediation sessions through Oct. 17 from 2:45-3:45p.m.
The sessions are necessary for students retaking the GRADUATE EXIT EXAM and
are optional for students who wish to get extra practice.
The retest for the GEE is Oct. 20-24.
Mrs. Pearson will be teaching ENGLISH on Mondays and Wednesdays in Rm.
212. Mrs. Blackmon-Stokes will teach English on Tuesdays in Rm. 104. Mrs.
Courtwright will teach MATH on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Rm. 202. Mr.
Phillips will offer SCIENCE remediation in Rm. 404 of the Science
Building and Ms. Calderone will hold SOCIAL STUDIES sessions Tuesday through
Thursday in Rm. 109. Students need to sign up with teachers before the class
in order for teachers to plan effectively.
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SALMEN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
Up-to-date information is available on all local two-year and four-year
universities as well as technical schools and the armed forces. Information
available on the above includes catalogs, admissions information, and
scholarship information. All current scholarship applications are available
along with some additional scholarship information. Stop by the guidance
office and request information!!
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SCHOLARSHIPS
* Gates Millennium Scholars: Minority students who have a 3.3 GPA, have
demonstrated leadership through community service, extracurricular, or other
activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant criteria are eligible.
* The Rotary Club of Slidell provides a four-year scholarship in the amount
of $1500 per year. Scholarships of $500 per year are also available for
students entering the vocational-technical or junior college system. The
award is based on financial need, and applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and a
score of 20 or above on the ACT.
* The Horatio Alger Association offers fifty $10,500 scholarships for
Louisiana students. To be eligible, you must plan to attend and enroll in one
of the following schools: Loyola ( New Orleans), Mc Neese, Tulane, UNO, or
Xavier. The scholarship is based on financial need, involvement in
extracurricular and community activities, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
* The QuestBridge National College Match helps low-income high school
seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's
most selective colleges. Visit www.questbridge.org for more information.
* The 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. A $1000 award to students
who have engaged in a volunteer activity since September 2007.
* Ron Brown Scholar Program provides a $40,000 scholarship to African-
American students, who demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership
ability, participate in community service, and demonstrate financial need.
* Smart Start Scholarships are available for African-American Louisiana
residents who have a B average, an ACT score of 19 and who plan to attend a
4-year Louisiana college and demonstrate financial need. E-mail
smart.start@chase.com for more info, or call 866-520-2976.
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National Association for College Admission Counseling
COLLEGE FAIR
Tuesday, October 21
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Baton Rouge River Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Is it time to decide which post-secondary option is right for you? Plan to
attend a NACAC College Fair for information on:
* Admission requirements
* Financial aid
* Testing
* College majors
Seek opportunities to meet with representatives from the world of higher
education and look forward to tomorrow!
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FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER:
985-898-6478
TOPS Information Session
Tuesday, October 21 7:00pm-8:00pm Slidell Auditorium
IMPORTANT, UPDATED information about the scholarship program, TOPS, for
students and families grades 9-12.
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NCAA Information Session for Prospective College Athletes
Tuesday, December 2 7:00pm-8:00pm Slidell Auditorium
Information you need to know if you are a prospective college athlete,
specifically for students and families, grades 9-12.
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FAFSA/Financial Aid Information
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:00pm-8:00pm Slidell Auditorium
Information about the (FAFSA) Free Applicaton for Federal Student Aid, that
may also be used as the TOPS application. This meeting is best suited for
college bound students and families grades 11-12.
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UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA:
YALE UNIVERSITY Information Session--Sunday, Oct. 12--4:00pm
Ben Franklin High School, New Orleans
Mark Dunn, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, will discuss
academic programs, campus life, admissions and financial aid.
All are welcome. Please bring your family and friends. The session will take
place in the auditorium and will last approximately 90 minutes. yale.edu
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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Off Campus Reception: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 7:30pm
Marriott New Orleans Metairie at Lakeway, 3838 North Causeway Boulevard
Reception will last about an hour and address areas such as academics,
facilities, student life, admissions, and financial aid. Your questions will
be addressed by a member of the NYU Admissions staff. www.nyu.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA VISITS YOU
Monday, October 13 at 6:30 pm
Isadore Newman School Mini Theater
1903 Jefferson Avenue, New Orleans
Come learn about U.Va! This program features a Power Point presentation by
an admission dean, a panel discussion with recent alumni, and plenty of time
for questions and answers. www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 7:00pm
Isidore Newman School Campus, Aronson Hall
5320 Loyola Street
New Orleans, LA
Admissions Representative: Maura Tierney
MIT hosts this information session for prospective students and their
families. The event will last approximately 90 minutes, including both the
official presentation and the question/answer session that follows. mit.edu
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MILLSAPS COLLEGE-Math, Science and Arts School/Pre-Med Visit Day
This visit program provides a full day at Millsaps for prospective high
school seniors and their families that are currently attending Math, Science
and Arts schools as well as students interested in Pre-Med. You will be
invited to attend classes, tour campus, speak with faculty, enjoy lunch in
the
cafeteria and hear more about the scholarship and financial aid application
process. Limited on-campus housing is available for attendees.
Register online at millsaps.edu or call 1-800-352-1050.
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JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY invites you to Explore Hopkins on Thursday,
October 30 from 7- 8:30 P.M. at Metairie Park Country Day School.
Reservations are required. Register online at
http://apply.jhu.edu/explorehopkins.rsvp.
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COLLEGE VISIT DAYS
* Southern University's Fall *Family Day*: Saturday, November 1 on the Baton
Rouge campus, beginning at 11:00 A.M. RSVP at www.subr.edu/admissions or call
(800)256-1531.
* Northwestern State University's Scholar's Day is November 8. The Fall
Senior Day is November 15. Contact www.nsula.edu or (800)327-1903 for more
information.
*Texas A & M University at Galveston is an ocean-oriented university. Some
of their major programs include the following: Marine Biology, Marine
Fisheries, Marine Sciences, Ocean & Coastal Resources, Marine Engineering
Technology, Maritime Systems, and many more. Their Fall Sea Aggie Preview
is November 20 & 21.
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COLLEGE INFO:
LSU is now offering fee waivers for the Undergraduate Admission & Scholarship
application. Students may request a waiver of the $40 application fee;
however, they must meet one or more of the following requirements:
1. Receive free/reduced lunch at his/her high school
2. Receive the ACT/SAT fee waiver
3. Meet the income requirements of the Pelican Promise Award.
There is no deadline, however it is limited and on a first come first served
basis.
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HeaRTS -- HEALTHCARE RECOVERY TRAINING SYSTEM
The HeaRTS program is providing free CNS, LPN and EMT Basic training in the
St. Tammany area. This program is an employer-based program whose mission is
to improve the healthcare workforce of South Louisiana by training and
securing employment of more than 1000 additional healthcare workers in high
demand occupations in the hurricane-affected parishes.
If you would like more information on HeaRTS contact JaWand Edwards at (337)
989-0001 or email careers3@swlahec.com.
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APPLYNG FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
When you are applying to colleges, don't forget to visit the website of the
college you are applying to. There will be a link on the webpage to a
scholarship site. Pay particular attention to find out if there is a separate
scholarship application, find out the deadline to apply, see if they offer
any special scholarships, i.e. departmental scholarships, leadership
scholarships, etc...
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COLLEGE CAMPUS HOUSING
If you are planning to live on-campus you should request and submit a housing
application after applying for admissions. Most applications for housing
require a substantial deposit. Deposits are usually refundable (to an
extent), but you should find out the details of any potential refund. If you
are not certain if you will be admitted to a college or uncertain where you
will be living, call the housing department and ask how you should proceed.
If there is a particular dorm or roommate you are want to have, both you and
your prospective roommate need to get your applications in as soon as possible.
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NEW SENIOR REQUIREMENTS:
In order to meet the new admission requirements to be eligible to attend a
four-year Louisiana university, this year's graduating seniors must have a
fourth upper level math or science course. If you are unsure if your senior
student has met this requirement, please contact the Salmen High School
guidance department.
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SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY Progression Scholarship
http://www.selu.edu/future_students/scholar_finaid/scholarships/index.html
SLU has created an exciting new Progression scholarship that promotes
retention and timely progression toward a four-year degree. If you are
planning to graduate with a bachelor's degree in 4 years, this scholarship
will help fund a portion of your tuition and fees and enabling you to study
more and work less. Additionally, for students who depend on student loans,
graduating in 4 years could reduce their overall loan debt significantly! By
year 2, your tuition can be reduced by 10%, year 3 by 30% and year 4 by 50%.
See website for all the details.
Seniors can complete their personalized PROFILE Application at
www.collegeboard.com. Certain schools and scholarship programs use the
PROFILE. Students need to check with the schools they are apply to. Tulane
University and Xavier University are Louisiana PROFILE users.
The Wendy's High School Heisman Award Program: Seniors who compete in high
school sports can complete the online application at www.wendysheisman.com
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. USM has a number of
scholarship opportunities available to incoming freshmen including the
Regional Award. Regional Scholars are allowed to waive out-of-state tuition
with an earned 3.5 GPA and a 24+ on the ACT. See your Counselor or go online
to www.usm.edu for USM's separate scholarship application and more
information.
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FILING THE FAFSA ELECTRONICALLY---available Jan. 1, 2009
Seniors and parents are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid
(grants, loans, work study and TOPS) for the 2009-10 school year, using the
online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Both the student and
parent will need a PIN number. You can request a PIN by going to
www.pin.ed.gov. Getting your PIN early will make it easier when you are ready
to sit down and fill out your FAFSA on the web.
The FAFSA website is www.FAFSA.ed.gov. A FAFSA worksheet is available online
at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fafsaws78bw.pdf. Remember, your parents must have
computed their 2008 income tax return information in order for you to
complete the FAFSA.
TOPS requires you to include one Louisiana college code to receive your FAFSA
information. You should do this even if you are initially planning to attend
a college out-of-state, because if you end up attending a LA college, you
will
have met this particular TOPS requirement.
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FINANCIAL AID REMINDERS
* Use FAFSA to apply for grants, loans, work-study, and TOPS
* Get a PIN for yourself and parent by going to www.pin.ed.gov BEFORE
filing FAFSA
* To apply for FAFSA, go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov (can link to it
above)
* To facilitate filing the FAFSA, complete the FAFSA worksheet BEFORE
filing FAFSA
* Best to have completed your 2008 tax form (in place of estimated data
or
2007 tax return data)
* Remember, you must be admitted to a college before being considered for
financial aid.
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FREE COUNSELING SERVICES--Available through Family Services of Greater New
Orleans Family Services of Greater New Orleans offers counseling services to
families in distress. As a community-centered, nonprofit organization, Family
Service and its counseling professionals strengthen the emotional health of
individuals and families by providing effective counseling and advocacy
through collaborative efforts with community resources. You must specify the
program THE BUSH/CLINTON HURRICANE RECOVERY FUND to be eligible to receive
counseling services at no cost. If your family can benefit from these
services services, contact: Family Services of Greater New Orleans/Slidell
Location (985) 641-7185 All information remains confidential. www.fsgno.org
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*** MALES must sign up with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th
birthday. Use the internet to register www.sss.gov.
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Parents please be aware that Louisiana law now requires all students
attending colleges in Louisiana to receive a vaccine for protection against
meningitis. It is especially important for those students planning to live
in dormitories, but is beneficial for all students even while they are in
high school. The newest vaccine available is called Menactra and should
provide life long protection. The vaccine should be available through your
physician, but be aware not all insurance companies are covering this
immunization and costs about $100. It can also be given at the St. Tammany
Parish Health Unit which is now located on the Northshore Regional Medical
Center complex,105 Medical Center Drive Suite 101 for a cost of $10. You
can contact the health unit at 646-6445. Be proactive and get your student
immunized against meningitis.
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REPLACEMENT BIRTH CERTIFICATES: You can order replacement birth certificates
for those lost during Katrina over the web. The cost is $15.00 for birth
certificate and $9.00 for birth card.
Louisiana Department of Public Health www.dhh.louisiana.gov
Customer Service: 504-219-4500
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