As for our SENIORS, we congratulate the Class of 2013 for coming this far... this is YOUR year! However, don't start to slack on ANYTHING. Be sure to keep up with your grades, your college deadlines, your FAFSA, and so much more! Don't forget, eligibity counts for every grading period so if you'd like to participate in the future senior events, make sure you don't have any D's, F's, or U's!
FAFSA- DUE MARCH 2, 2013
Documents needed to fill out your FAFSA
- Your
Social Security card. It is important that you enter your Social Security
Number correctly!
- Your
driver's license (if any)
- Your
2012 W-2 forms and other records of money earned
- Your
(and if married, your spouse's) 2012 Federal Income Tax Return.
- IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ
- Foreign Tax Return, or
- Tax Return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federal States of
Micronesia, or Palau
- Your
Parents' 2012 Federal Income Tax Return (if you are a dependent student)
- Your
2012 untaxed income records
- Your
current bank statements
- Your
current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm
records, stock, bond and other investment records
- Your alien registration or permanent resident card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
If your parents have not done their taxes yet, you can use numbers for 2011, but will need to update FAFSA before award letters.
If you need further help see Mrs. Oritz-Martinez to schedule a meeting with your parents to fill out the FAFSA.
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AP Exam Registration
To the students who are currently taking AP Classes, it's time to register for your AP Tests!!
*You will only have three weeks to register starting: February 11- March 1, 2013*
Come to the college center during nutrition, lunch, before or after school ONLY to pick up your registration form today!
The fee for each exam is $89.
If you get free or reduced lunch exams cost $5 each.
GET ON IT ASAP! Don't wait until the last minute.
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DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP
The Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring college scholarships designed to assist African American students in attaining their goal for post-secondary education.
AWARDS: Up to ten (10) scholarships will be awarded including one $2,000 scholarship based on academic excellence.
ELIGIBILITY: An Applicant Should
- Be an African-American high school senior who resides within the County of LA.
- Have at least B+ (3.5) grade point average on a four-point scale and a SAT score that meets the University of California Admissions standards.
- Show evidence of worthy character, promise, and leadership qualities.
- Show need of financial assistance to continue his/her educational aspirations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- The scholarship application with photograph (4x6 or 5x7 photo preferred)
- An official copy of his/her high school transcript - including Fall 2012 Semester Grades (Check to make sure SAT/ACT scores are included on official transcript or attach separate copy of scores)
- An autobiography (typed on 8 1/2 X 11 paper, no more than two pages double spaced)
- A personal letter stating financial need or requesting consideration for academic excellence
- Three (3) letters of recommendation - two (2) must be from school personnel (department head, counselor, teacher, and administrator) one (1) from a religious or civic leader, employer, or volunteer supervisor, who will vouch for the character of the applicant
****DEADLINE: ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED AND POSTMARKED
NO LATER THAN MARCH 8, 2013****
NO LATER THAN MARCH 8, 2013****
TO: Esther M. Shields~Jones
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
Scholarship Committee Chair
4581 Don Felipe Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
*Recepients will be selected on or before May 1, 2013.
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"Dear Cancer, It's Me..." Essay Contest
An essay contest for high school students to share their stories about living with cancer or their experience with a family member or friend with cancer.
Eligibility
Any student in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade that attend schools located from Van Nuys to Santa Maria.
**You may only subit one essay and you must include your essay, entry form, and release form.**
For more information visit http://bit.ly/13ekHtu
Deadline: Monday, February 18, 2013
Looking for a Job?
NAHS students! Are you currently looking for a job? If so, visit www.JobsLA.org to search for jobs in your area.
To effectively use this resource follow these instructions:
- Click the "Job Seekers- Find a job" tab
- Type in the zip code you which you reside
- Click the mile range you're willing to go to work at
- Under 'keywords' type in cashier, courtesy clerk, customer service, student, clerk, assistant, etc.
- Click "search"
When going over job opportunities make sure that you meet all the requirements.
Caterpillar Dealer Service
Technician Program Requirement
The Think BIG Program is a 4-year apprencticeship program where employees/apprentices earn an A.S. Degree at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA. Employees/Apprentices attend school and work. They are provided with education in each skill area along with on-the-job training allowing apprentices to apply what was recently learned in class. The program lasts about 8 weeks.
If accepted into the program, Quinn is responsible for:
- Tuition
- Books
- Supplies
- Technician Tools (With a 3.2 GPA at graduation and working two additional years after graduation, these tools become yours at no charge. This is a $6,500 value.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401(k)
- Complete a Quinn Company Application
- Successfully complete interviews the Think BIG Coordinator and a Service Manager
- Pass a drug screen and background test
- Complete a Wiesen Mechanical Assessment
- Complete a 250-word essay of why you are interested in becoming a technician and what you ambitions are why you would be successful
- Provide three letters of recommendation (two from former employers or teachers and one from someone of your choice)
- Complete a reading, math and writing profiency assessment (this is taken at Delta College during Open House in April).
****SPACE IS LIMITED; RSVP by emailing Noel Munoz at nmunoz@lachamber.com by WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013***
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2013—School begins AUGUST 12, 2013
RECRUITMENT: MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013 from 3:30PM to 5:00PM@ 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles CA 90017
OPEN TO ALL SENIORS INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY OR OTHER HEALTH-RELATED FIELD.
- MUST HAVE a Home Period or Service for 5th Period.
Please see Ms. Mitchell in room 227 by Thursday, Jan, 17 2012.
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Program (Aquatics)
The Aquatic program offers adapted aquatics for children with special needs, aquatic therapy, and group fitness sessions using four disctinctively designed pools (movable floor pool, cool pool, whirlpool, and main therapy pool) and various aquatic exercise equipment and devices.
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise (Independent Program)
Clients can sign up for an independent aquatic exercise session when they have adequate water safety and cognitive skills. An individualized exercise program is designed after thorough aquatic evaluation. After receieving initial orientation participants perform the aquatic exercise program under clinical supervision.
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise (Assisted Program)
Clients can sign up for a one-on-one assisted aquatic exercise session when they need significant physical assistance. An individualized exercise program is designed after thorough aquatic evaluation. Student intern or staff will assist the clients with performing the aquatidc exercise program under clinical supervision.Scholarship Program
To students majoring in Engineering/Technology Fields, the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will be at hand!
Eligibility:
- Be a high school senior, graduates, or current postsecondary sutdent
- Plan to enroll in full-time under-graduate study at a 4-year-college/University for the entire 2013-2014 academic year
- Major in a course that focuses on Engineering/Technology/Select Design/Business related programs of study.
- Demonstrate and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or industries using these areas of study.
- Be a U.S. citizen and be a permanent residence in the US/Puerto Rico.
Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following factors:
- Academic Achievement
- Financial Need
- Participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experiences and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industry.
Recipients will be awarded one scholarship at either of the two award levels:
- 100 Buick Achievers National Scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, avaiable for four years, and one additional year for those entering a five-year engineering program. The scholarships can be used towards the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses, and less other gift aid known at the time of application (scholarships, grants and other awards that do not have to be paid back).
- 1.000 Buick Achievers National Scholarships of $2,000. These awards are not renewable; however, recipients may reapply to the program each year eligibility requirements are met.
Awards for undergraduate study only.
To apply visit https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/
Application Deadline: Februaury 28, 2013
