Guidance

I am very, very happy/proud/elated as I continue to see you as a senior at AHS making smart choices in decisions that are observable to me. You are role models to our underclassmen and I consistently see that you’re intentionally becoming adults in your behavior, attitudes, and friendly/helpful ways. Thank you so much Class of 2004 & let me continue to say, “good job”, “100% effort”, and it’s a privilege to work with you as best I can and in any way that I am able to-----just let me know!
By now (less than six weeks remaining this semester), you should have:
· Taken the ACT/SAT I at least one time, unless you are in Algebra II class. Those in Alg. II class, please take the ACT in Feb. &/or April IF you have not taken it at all yet! Register online at www.act.org OR registration packet is in guidance office window; cost is $26. Very important to do for college entrance &/or KEES bonus $ with a score of 15 or higher.
· Kept up with your daily grades in all of your classes, and passing especially the required classes needed to graduate with your friends in May 2004!
· Made a campus/college visit to a university of your interest for Fall 2004 entering as a freshman college student. Websites to arraign visits are located in guidance on counter.
· Completing college application(s) & getting it/them mailed by Dec. 1st along with the usual application fee required (especially for private colleges &/or out of state universities).
· Continue working on your senior portfolio (required by the state department to complete in order to graduate from a KY high school) and get it completed in a timely manner in working with your English teacher. J J J J
· Applying for scholarships from: 1) www.fastweb.com, 2) senior letters, &/or
3) going through the scholarship books (purchased this semester) located in the
AHS guidance library---do so during your elective/study hall zone.
· Met with Ms. Kreke at least once to assist/help you with plans for after high school success!
· Taken your senior pictures with Lifetouch for the yearbook. Make-up pics are Sat. 11/8 but you must call toll free 1-888 to set up an appointment BEFORE this Sat. (11/8).

CAP group meets on Tuesday, 11/11 at 11:05 a.m. You will be getting your report cards and then coming to the auditorium to meet with me.

ACT TEST DATES: AHS high school code: 182033
December 13th, register by 11/7/03--FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!
February 7th, register by 1/2/04
April 3, register by 2/27/04

SAT I Test Dates:
- register online at www.collegeboard.com
Jan. 24, register by 12/22/04

College/University Host OPEN CAMPUS DATES: Act now, don’t delay!- attend any of these & see what they have to offer you in degrees, campus life, etc:
Eastern KY University (Richmond) - Saturday, Nov 8; Call 1-800-465-9191 to register
University of Southern Indiana (Evansville) – Saturday, Nov. 8 & Saturday, Nov. 22; Call 1-800-467-1965 to register or visit USI website: www.usi.edu
Murray State University- Saturday, Nov 8; Call 1-800-272-4MSU, ext. 1 to register
Western KY University (Bowling Green) – Saturday, Nov 15; Call 1-800-495-8463 to register.
Ivy Tech College (Evansville) – Friday, November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – noon; Call 1-812-429-1435 for reservations (college visits during a school day are arraigned through Mr. Broughton’s office at least three days before going to visit.)
KY Wesleyan College – Saturday, Nov. 22 at 9:30 a.m.; Call 852-3120 to register. KWC also hosting a Career Information Day on Saturday, Nov. 15 for students interested in pursuing a career in the sciences, health science &/or engineering.
· CALL TO REGISTER TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE OR GO TO THE WEBSITE TO REGISTER YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND----any qts., please see Ms. Kreke

Scholarship Opportunities:
16. Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program- awards scholarships in the amount of $1,200; must complete an application, provide transcript & parent(s) most recent filed tax form. Application is available at the Eastland Mall Marketplace (customer information center), Evansville. Deadline is Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 at the mall.
17. Toyota Motor Manufacturing- Youth for Understanding International Exchange (YFU)- opportunity to go abroad for six weeks- looking for student between ages of 15-18. For an application or more information, visit YFU’s website at www.YFU-USA.org or call 1-800-833-6243. Application deadline is 12/12/03.
18. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program- awards up to 30 $1,000 scholarships; apply online at www.usbank.com/studentbanking
19. Burger King Scholars- over 2,000 scholarships of $1,000 each awarded; visit online at www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org ; print application, complete & return to Ms. Kreke by Wednesday, Dec. 10.
20. AXA Achievement Scholarship- awards $10,000 national scholarships to a student in each state, $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients. Criteria: senior well-rounded, committed to making a difference and have demonstrated achievement—at a job, sport, or co-curricular activity. Winners are people who will succeed in life because he/she possesses an extra element of grit & determination. Applicant appraisal must be completed by an unrelated adult professional who is familiar with your achievement. Download application at www.axa-achievement.com Deadline is Monday, Dec. 15.
21. University of KY Academic Scholarships- must have been accepted to UK; factors considered in the evaluation of scholarship applications include leadership experience, class rank, test scores, essay, co-curricular activities, work experience, awards & recognition, and community service. Must have a GPA of 3.3 and ACT of 28 or higher (SAT I 1240+). Download application at: www.uky.edu/ AcademicScholarships/freshman/information.html Deadline is Jan. 15, 2004