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Counselor's Corner (Updated Tuesday, January 12, 2010) Cedar Creek CEEB Code is 192-588 CHANGES: GRADUATION DATE: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Rehearsal, Monday, May 17th. Grading Scale and point system: Refer to Handbook pg. 20. New Midterm & Final Exam Schedules - Refer to Handbook pg. 20-21. Cedar Creek Blood Drive Cedar Creek will host a Blood Drive at the Ruston Wal-Mart on Saturday, January 30th, 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. Through your donations, a Ceadr Creek senior will receive a college scholarship. Come out and support this effort by giving the gift of life. Beginning Flute Lessons Who: Any 6th thru 8th grade student at Cedar Creek When: 30-45 min. weekly appointments on Tuesdays and/or Fridays Where: At Cedar Creek School during a designated time in your child's schedule OR After school at 138 Old Wire Circle in Ruston Why: To teach your child the basics of playing the flute (The flute can be placed in school bands, concerts, weddings, churches, etc.) How: Sign up today for private flute lessons!! Contact Michelle Tolar at 318-202-5060 or cell 409-651-9977 Having just recently moved to Ruston from Texas, Mrs. Tolar has 18 years experience with teaching private flute lessons. She has had many past students that begin in 6th grade and take through their 1st year in college. References available from many parents, former students, and band directors. ACT 2009-2010 Test Dates:
Registration information available at www.actstudent.org. Test preparation samples may be found for PSAT, SAT and ACT on these websites: www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org Important: Be sure to list the school code when registering for the ACT (192-588). Also when taking the ACT you must list the score report code 1595 for LOSFA to receive and use scores for TOPS consideration. Some colleges now also require the written portion of the ACT. Please use your social security number when registering for the ACT to ensure proper identification. SAT 2009-2010 Test Dates:
Registration information available at www.collegeboard.org This site has free downloadable SAT practice questions. It also has study tips for many of the test sections. www.satprephelp.com
Other Test Dates: PLAN - September 30, 2009 (Sophomores) PSAT/NMSQT National Merit Qualifying Test - October 14, 2009. This is required for all juniors and open to the first 50 9th and 10th grade students that register with the Guidance Office. EXPLORE - January 20, 2010 (8th graders) Stanford 10 - April 19-23, 2010 (Grades 6-10) Just a reminder that anyone taking an AP class is required to take the AP Exam at the end of the year. Mark your calendar now for these important test dates. AP EXams - Calculus AB Exam - May 5, 2010, Chemistry AP Exam - May 11, 2010, English Language and Composition - May 12, 2010. Parent Night Dates:
North Louisiana High School Rally Dates: Music Rally - TBA District Rally - Saturday, March 20, 2010 State Rally - Saturday, April 17, 2010 ALL: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - Students in grades 5 – 12 who have a record of extraordinary community service may apply. State awards are $1,000 and National $5,000. If you want to apply, or know someone who is eligible, visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential. Or call toll-free 1-877-525-8491.JUNIORS: Claiborne Electric Cooperative's Youth Leaders Contest - Essay contest open to Juniors whose families are served by Claiborne Electric. Drop by Guidance for information. Deadline Friday, December 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m. NCAA Clearinghouse - Now is the time for college-bound student-athletes in the junior class to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center if they plan on participating in college athletics. Early registration promotes positive planning and involvement, bypasses the last-minute rush and helps college-bound student-athletes avoid issues that may delay their academic and amateur certifications. The registration process is easy and can be done by: 1. Logging on to the Elibiligty Center's Web site at www.eligibilitycenter.org; 2. Selecting the "Fall 2010 or After" icon; 3. Selecting the "New Account" tab at the top of the screen; and 4. Beginning the registration process. MyRoad: College Board (SAT), has a valuable web site www.myroad.com. Cedar Creek has paid to log in, so that we may obtain access to the most detailed and current information reagarding colleges, careers and college majors. There is also a personality inventory that is quite good and students find useful. Cedar Creek encourages our students to use this as they continue with their college and career searches. Through the computer classes, I have logged on and trained the entire junior class. They are loving this program!!! I want you to know that they can use their passwords to get into this web site from their home computers. There is also a parent section available, if you are interested your junior can log you in as well. SENIORS:
Volunteer as a Louisiana Firefighter... And We'll Pay for Your Education - Receive tuition reimbursement for up to $8,000 for a two year degree and up to $16,000 for a four year degree. Visit www.vfdla.org Lela (Louisiana Educatoin Loan Authority) - 'Tis the Season Christmas Card Art Contest - Your art could be featured in Lela's 2009 holiday greeting card! $2,000 in scholarships awarded to Louisiana high school seniors. For details and guidelines, visit our web site www.askLela.org. The theme is "Tis the Season!" Deadline is November 6, 2009. Original Photography, Pen, Pencil, Water Color, Crayon, Charcoal and More Accepted. AXA Achievement Scholarship - Are you active in the community? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 or $25,000. Learn more and download an application at: www.axa-achievement.com. Apply by December 15, 2009. KFC Colonel's Scholarship - 2010 KFC Colonel's Scholars Program could mean up to $5,000 per year. Complete applications online at www.kfcscholars.org. The online application will be available from December 1, 2009 through February 10, 2010. Scholarships available for students of retired or active military parents. Visit www.legion.org/needalift Barksdale Federal Credit Union - Barksdale Federal Credit Union will be giving away $6,000 in scholarships. Drop by Guidance Office for application and information. Deadline to apply Friday, February 12, 2010. Application process requires a video entry or essay entry. Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship - Application available in Guidance. Deadline to Guidance, Friday, Jan. 15th. Claiborne Electric Scholarship Drawing - Claiborne Electric members apply by Friday, April 9th. Application available in Guidance Office. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIP, COLLEGE & CAREER INFORMATION:
JUNIORS & SENIORS Selective Service - 17 and 18 year old male students must register with Selective Service to be eligible for federal funds and TOPS scholarships. Registration is available on-line at www.students.gov. or any post office. ALL Earn the President's Volunteer Service Award - Visit: presidentialserviceawards.gov or call 866-545-5307 to find out how you can be recognized for your service. |
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