Posted 11.20.09
*** COMMUNITY SERVICE? Next Wednesday, November 25 from 12-5 PM help is needed at the American Legion in Oxford. They are cleaning and preparing for their tree lighting and visit with Santa. Permission slips in Guidance. Contact Cmdr. Robert Walo at 539-9021 or juniorfungus@yahoo.com for more info.
*** Age 17 or older? Phlebotomy course at CMMC starts January 12, running Tuesdays from 5:50-8:30. More info. in Guidance or contact jacqueka@cmhc.org
*** PROGRAM FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN & TEENS - HOLIDAY PROGRAM. On Tues., Dec. 8
from 6-8:30pm at St. Philips Church in Auburn, there will be activities to
help children ages 3-18 cope with their feelings of loss during the holiday
season. Call 777-7740 or 1-800-482-7412 ext 1460 for more info and to
register.
*** West Point/Army ROTC information session Dec. 1 at 7PM at Memorial Union Blg. on UNH campus. Please RSVP at 603-862-7075 or amanda.ponn@us.army.mil
*** Financial Aid Institute for parents of juniors and seniors will be January 6 at Bowdoin. Go much more in-depth with the people who actually review the applications and make award decisions. Go to www.masfaasummerinstitute.webs.com to register.
Posted 11.16.09
*** STILL ROOM in Academ-e college classes from the University of Maine. Courses include:
AST 109/110 Introduction to Astronomy
- ERS 103 Dynamic Earth
- MAT 122 Pre-Calculus
- MAT 126 Calculus I
- MAT 127 Calculus II
- MAT 232 Principles of Statistical Inference
- MLC 175 Multiculturalism in America
- MUY 101 Fundamentals of Music
- POS 120 Introduction to World Politics
See your counselor ASAP to sign up. Pay only for your texts. First class at UMaine in January and the rest is done online from your own laptop!
Posted 11.10.09
*** GET TO COLLEGE EARLY? Check out the Early Enrollment Program at Johnson & Wales (RI) that lets you start you start your college career while finishing up your PRHS diploma. Be a full time student in Providence while you finish up those courses that you need for your HS degree. Get more information at www.jwu.edu - go to Admissions & Aid, then HS Juniors, then Start College Early. See your counselor to begin the process!
*** MS & HS Theater students - Check out The Telling Room in Portland which is sponsoring FREE (donations accepted) workshops like: Paranormal Prose: Crafting Hair-Raising Ghost Stories (gr. 5-8); Stop Time Animation (gr. 4-8), 24-hour Theater Workshop (gr. 9-12); and Portland Stage Company Workshop (gr. 9-12). Go to www.tellingroom.org/programs/workshops for more info.
*** MAINE MEDIA CAMP is August 1-6, 2010 at the New England School of Communications (Bangor).You will get introductions to Audio Engineering, Digital Photo, Journalism, Marketing Communications, Radio Broadcasting, Video Production and Web Media. Go to www.nescom.edu or 1-888-877-1876
Posted 10.16.09
*** OPEN HOUSE at CMCC is October 24 from 9-1. Go to www.cmcc.edu or 755-5273
*** COLLEGE CLASS for second semester? USM, CMCC, St. Joe's, UMaine? On line or in person. Juniors - this is good for your resume for next year! See your counselor ASAP.
Posted 10.5.09
*** OUTRIGHT L/A is hosting a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM at the First Universalist Church in Auburn. Open to all GLBTQ youth and allies, age 22 and under. Suggested donation $5.00. See your counselor if you have questions.
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OPEN HOUSE for Engineering at Brown University(RI) is Saturday, October 17 from 1:30-5:00 PM. Meet faculty and students, learn more about Admissions and Financial Aid. RSVP to: Open_House@brown.edu or 401-863-7930. More info. in Guidance.
*** OPEN HOUSES at MA College of Liberal Arts are October 17, November 21 and the OH with Athletic Recruiting is November 11. Go to www.mcla.edu for more info.
*** COLLEGE CLASS? Check out Academ-e, on-line college classes through the University of ME. Spring classes include:
-AST 109 Introduction to Astronomy (3 credits)
- AST 110 Introduction to Astronomy Lab (1 credit)
- ENG 129 Travelers and Madmen in Literature (3 credits)
- ERS 103 Dynamic Earth (3 credits)
- MAT 122 Pre-calculus (4 credits)
- MAT 126 Calculus I (4 credits)
- MAT 127 Calculus II (4 credits)
- MAT 232 Principles of Statistical Inference (3 credits)
- MLC 175 Multiculturalism in America (3 credits)
- MUY 101 Fundamentals of Music (3 credits)
- POS 120 Introduction to World Politics (3 credits)
See your counselor or Ms. Bush to sign up ASAP!
*** FREE SAT PREP COURSE ON LINE! This is it - The Official SAT Online Course is yours free because you live in Maine! This is the real, official one from the College Board. Anyone in grades 9-12 can sign up. Come to Guidance for a sign on and password.
*** LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE WEEKEND & YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE at Norwich University (VT). These are great programs that introduce you to a military college, do physical fitness training, outdoors skills and team development. Go to www.norwich.edu/admissions/visiting/lcw.html or call
802-485-2531. More information is in Guidance
*** LD SUPPORT PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE at Marist College (NY) is November 1. Go to www.marist.edu/specserv or call 845-575-3274 FMI.
*** WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY in ST. LOUIS will be at the Portland Regency Hotel on Thursday, October 8 from 7:30-8:30 PM to meet with interested students and families. Contact is 800-638-0700 or www.wustl.edu for more info.
*** CULINARY OPEN HOUSES at Southern NH University are Friday, Oct. 9 and Nov. 13. Events start at 8:30 AM and end with lunch prepared by their students. Tours, demos and presentations round out the day. Each student may bring up to 2 guests. Register at 800-642-4968 or at www.snhu.edu/1324.asp
*** ATHLETIC TRAINING CAREER DAY at Springfield College is Sunday, October 25 from 9:30-1:30. This is a GREAT program with panels and info. sessions, plus a mini college fair with colleges that have AT programs. Registrations available in Guidance.
*** OPEN HOUSE at EMCC (Bangor) is Monday, Nov. 9 from 1-4 PM. Visit www.emcc.edu for details or call 800-286-9357
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9th GRADERS! Any interest in taking the PSATs? While this test is required for all sophomores and juniors, you can join the fun a year early. Cost is $13.00 and sign up in Guidance. The PSATs will be held Wednesday, October 14.
*** OPEN HOUSE - Eastern CT State Univ. is October 18 and October 24 at 1:00 pm. Go to www.easternct.edu for more info.
*** OPEN HOUSES - Roanoke College (VA) - October 12 & 24, November 3 & 7 Go to www.roanoke.edu/visit for more info.
*** OPEN HOUSES - New England School of Communication (ME) - October 12 & November 14. Go to www.nescom.edu for more info.
*** PREVIEW WEEKEND - Trinity College (CT) this program highlights the experiences of their Black/African American, Latino/a, Asian American, Native American and multiracial students. November 7-9. RSVP by 10/16. More info. in Guidance.
*** OPEN HOUSE - Maine Maritime Academy - September 26, December 5, April 3. Contact jeff.wright@mma.edu or 800-464-6565 for more info.
*** DISCOVER WELLESLEY Weekend is Oct. 18-19 and Days are Sept. 26 (Discover the Sciences), Oct. 12 (Campus Life), Nov. 14 (Multiculturalism). Wellesley College is an all-women's college outside of Boston, MA. Go to www.wellesley.edu/admission/discover/