Guidance Newsletter February 2018 Guidance Department Phone: 283-1528 Mr. Todd Crandall - Director of Guidance & College Placement Ms. Alexandra Russell Guidance Counselor Ms. Christina Burns Administrative Assistant IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH February 1 Thursday Parent/Teacher Conferences 6-8 pm February 2 Friday NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day February 19-23 Mon Fri Winter Recess *ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS* Mr. Crandall will begin to have Junior Parent-Student meetings starting in January and continuing through the first week in June. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the student s college options and to understand the college application process. Please e-mail Ms. Burns at cburns@lasalleinstitute.org or call her at 283-1528 to schedule an appointment. Mr. Crandall will be available before and during the school day with the last appointment scheduled for 1:30 pm. A parent questionnaire will be mailed out to parents after an appointment is scheduled. It is important to have the questionnaire filled out when you bring it to the meeting. Your son should be present at the meeting, please have your son inform his teacher prior to the scheduled time if he will be missing class. Congratulations Corner Congratulations are based upon student s acceptance letters that were turned in to the Guidance Office. Brendan Anderson has received an offer of admission from The University of Hartford. Evan Bell has received offers of admission from The University of Hartford and a Regents Scholarship; Quinnipiac University and a Trustee s Award. Nicholas Bishop has received offers of admission from Saint Anselm College and a Presidential Scholarship; Quinnipiac University and a Dean s Scholarship, Assumption College and an Achievement Award; The University of Scranton and a Loyola Scholarship; Marist College; Bryant University; Siena College and a Franciscan Scholarship. Jacob Bissonette has received offers of admission from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Presidential Scholarship; Quinnipiac University and a Trustee Award; George Mason University and a Mason Excellence Award; The State University at Albany; SUNY Polytechnic Institute and a Presidential Scholarship.
Logan Caola has received offer of admission from The University of New Hampshire in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture; The University of Maine and a Flagship Scholarship; Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Allegheny College and a Trustee Scholarship; Hartwick College with an invite to the Honors Program a Founder s Award and a Abraham Kellogg Scholarship; Delaware Valley University in the Sustainable Agriculture Systems program and a Trustee Scholarship. Christopher Debonis has received offers of admission from Johnson and Wales University and a Presidential Scholarship; Fisher College and an Opportunity Award. Bate Egbe has received an offer of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship. Joseph Gabriel has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Binghamton University; Le Moyne College and a Presidential Scholarship; Quinnipiac University and a Trustee Award; Hudson Valley Community College and was named to the Presidents List; The University of Scranton and a Dean s Scholarship. Patrick Hoffman has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Saint Anselm College and a Presidential Scholarship. Ryan Ingle has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; The University of Tampa and a Presidential Scholarship; The University of Scranton and a Dean s Scholarship; Fordham University; Northeastern University to the D Amore-McKim School of Business and a Dean s Scholarship. Colton Jaquith has received offers of admission from Southern Vermont College to the McCormick Division of Business; Norwich University and a Dean s Scholarship. Michael Kenneally has received an offer of admission from SUNY Adirondack. Evan Kimble has received an offer of admission from The University of Delaware and an offer of a recruitment spot on the University of Delaware men s lightweight CREW. Cory Listing has received an offer of admission from The University of Bridgeport and a Presidential Scholarship. Yan Liu has received offers of admission from The University Illinois at Chicago; Loyola University Chicago and a Dean s Scholarship; Michigan State University. Dan Loomis has received offers of admission from Saint Michael s College and a Founders Scholarship; Bryant University; Hartwick College and a Founders Award; Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Le Moyne College. Jonathan McClement has received an offer of admission from Columbia University. Derek McMahon has received an offer of admission from SUNY Cobleskill. Sean McQuade has received offers of admission from Duquesne University; Saint Anselm College in the Honors Program and a Chancellor Honors Scholarship; Providence College and an Albertus Magnus Scholarship; Catholic University of America, a Farone Scholarship and a Parish Scholarship; Fairfield University and a Bellarmine Scholarship; The University of Scranton and a Loyola Scholarship. Ian Merrihew has received offers of admission from Hartwick College, a Founders Award and an Abraham Kellogg Scholarship; The University of Buffalo; Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Manhattan College and a Dean s Award. Ryan Murray has received offers of admission from The College of Brockport; Siena College, a St. Clare Scholarship, Bishop Howard Hubbard Scholarship and a St. Francis Scholarship; Le Moyne College and a Founders Scholarship.
Matthew Plummer has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Le Moyne College and a Dean Scholarship; SUNY Oneonta; The University of North Carolina. Thomas Ryan has received an offer of admission from The University of New Haven under the Early Action, Marine Biology program. Thomas Rotello has received an offer of admission from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Presidential Scholarship. Alexander Sapone has received offers of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Binghamton University; Marist College and a Presidential Scholarship; Providence College and a St. Joseph Scholarship; Fordham University to the Gabelli School of Business; Le Moyne College and a Presidential Scholarship; Manhattan College to the School of Business and a Presidential Scholarship. Michael Scott has received offer of admission from Siena College and a Presidential Scholarship; Hofstra University and a Dean s Scholarship. James Skarzynski has received offers of admission from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Henry T. Heald Scholarship; Drake University and a Presidential Scholarship; Loyola University Chicago and a Presidential Scholarship; Springfield College and a Trustee s Scholarship; La Salle University; Hofstra University and a Presidential Scholarship; Manhattan College; Villanova University; Fordham University; The Catholic University of America in the University Honors Program; Boston College to the Carroll School of Management. Michael Snyder has received an offer of admission from Boston College to the Carroll School of Management. Ethan Tremblay has received offers of admission from Utica College and an Achievement Award; Western New England and a Provost s Scholarship. Franz Von Stetina has received offers of admission from Stonehill College and a Dean s Scholarship; Marshall University; SUNY Cortland; Salve Regina University to the Pell Honors Program and a Dean Scholarship; Western New England and a Presidential Scholarship; Marist College and a Marist College Scholarship; St. John Fisher College and a Founders Scholarship; Wagner College and a Dean s Award; The University of New Haven under the Early Action, Marketing program and a Charger Award; Assumption College and a Dufault Scholarship. Matthew VanWormer has received offers of admission from Le Moyne College and a Dean Scholarship; Hobart and William Smith Colleges a Dean s Scholarship and an Arts Scholarship. Tyler Wind has received offers of admission from Emerson College; Hofstra University and a Dean s Scholarship; Ithaca College and a Rod Serling Scholarship; The University of Hartford and a Regents Scholarship. Erik Zimmerman has received offers of admission from Hofstra University and a Dean s Scholarship; The University of Alabama; Towson University; The University of Scranton and a Loyola Scholarship; Le Moyne College and a Trustee Scholarship; Providence College; Loyola University of Maryland and a Presidential Scholarship; Quinnipiac University and a Deans Scholarship; The University of Rhode Island. REMINDER for Students in the Hudson Valley Community College - College in the High School Program Information Regarding College Transcripts If you are taking a class here at La Salle through the High School Program on the campus of Hudson Valley or another institution, it is important for you to remember that the college owns the transcripts, not La Salle Institute. Any time a college requests an official copy of a transcript you must obtain that through the registrar s office at that college and generally there is a fee attached. It sometimes gets confusing because your son is in class here but you are paying HVCC for those classes, not us. Please contact the registrar s office at HVCC for an official copy of your transcript.
POLICY ON VISITING COLLEGES Each Senior is allowed up to three (3) excused absences in order to visit colleges, go on interviews, etc. Procedure: You must bring in a signed note from home at least one day before the absence. This note must be approved by Colonel Raczkowski and by Mr. Crandall. (PLEASE NOTE: Although these three days are excused, they will still be noted as absences.) Money for College: FAFSA Dos and Don'ts How many of your students are missing an opportunity to get money for college? If they don t complete the FAFSA, they won t qualify for student financial aid. Please print and share Money for College: FAFSA Dos and Don'ts with your students and families and remind your students and families that We're here to help with FAFSA questions: Call us toll free at 1-800-808-1790, Mondays through Fridays, Noon - 5:00 pm Or, Email us anytime at FAFSAhelp@HESC.ny.gov. Scholarships Firemen s Association of the State of New York FASNYMEMBERSHIPBENEFITSSCHOLARSHIPS FASNY scholarships are awarded to those students who fit the program s criteria, focusing on a strong volunteer commitment. FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship FASNY scholarships are awarded to those students who fit the program s criteria, focusing on a strong volunteer commitment. In 2017, the Scholarship Advisory Committee will award twenty $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors entering college. Visit http://www.fasny.com/awards/fasny-gerard-j-buckenmeyer-volunteer-scholarship/ for more information First New York Federal Credit Union First New York awards scholarships annually to students meeting the following criteria: Member in good standing at First New York FCU Graduating High School Senior Planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college An active community volunteer Visit http://www.firstnewyork.org/home/accounts/youth/scholarships for more information
Prospective Educator Scholarships The PDK Educational Foundation awards more than 30 scholarships each year to prospective educators, with awards ranging from $500 to $2000. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of donors. PDK uses one application for all Prospective Educator Scholarships. Important Dates Applications open January 2, 2018. The application deadline is April 2, 2018. Eligibility Individuals who meet one of the following criteria may apply directly to PDK International through the online application: High school senior intending to major in education who is a good standing member of Educators Rising High school senior intending to major in education who is the child or grandchild of a Kappan in good standing High school senior intending to major in education who has one of his/her reference letters written by a Kappan in good standing An undergraduate member of PDK who is enrolled in a college education program An undergraduate member of Educators Rising who is enrolled in a college education program Endowed General Scholarships The Lowell C. and Mary J. Rose Endowed Scholarship Edna Wilhelmina Snell Nichols Scholarship Meissner Endowed Scholarship The John and Lucy Wood Scholarship Wilmer and Sal Bugher Endowed Scholarship Erin Young Memorial Scholarship Pauline B. Gough Memorial Scholarship Katherine Swann Scholarship Ohio State University Scholarship Donald H. and Verna S. Duncan Scholarship Awards with Special Criteria The following scholarships have additional eligibility requirements. Application for these scholarships should be completed on the Prospective Educator Scholarship form. Please indicate special eligibility for any of these awards. Connecticut Kappans Endowed Scholarship High school seniors residing in the State of Connecticut who plan to pursue a teaching career and have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 Jimmie Moore Elliott Crystal Stair Scholarship Senior at Parker High School, Birmingham, Alabama Marvin and Ruth Fellers/Des Moines Area IA Chapter 1038 Scholarship Students at Grand View College who are entering student teaching Jim Frazier Memorial Scholarship Students or employees of the Marion County, Florida, public schools who wish to become classroom teachers Jo Ann Ota Fujioka Scholarship Students of color pursuing education careers Bessie Gabbard Scholarship Preference to students from Florida or Ohio Pauline B. Gough Memorial Scholarship High school seniors entering college to study journalism or English who will teach
Margaret L. Hanshaw and Family Scholarship Students pursuing careers in music education, especially returning or non-traditional students interested in choral music Lanny Holm Scholarship Preference to students in the San Francisco Bay Area or the State of California Kersey/Oglesby Scholarship Preference to an elementary education major from the Midwest or the Southeast; preference to a male student Petermichel Family Endowed Scholarship Preference to applicants who are members of one of the following Catholic parishes: St. Patrick s, Cairo, Illinois; St. Pius X, Chula Vista, California; St. Vincent s, Bedford, Indiana; St. John the Apostle, Bloomington, Indiana; Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, Fishers, Indiana. Dave Sanders/Columbine High School Endowed Scholarship Students from the State of Colorado who plan to major in education; preference given to students from Columbine High School, Littleton, Colorado George J. and Jessie M. Schmalz Scholarship Students with demonstrated need Donovan R. Walling Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship High school senior and son or daughter of active or retired United States Army parent; must major in music or art with objective to teach J. Arnold Webb Scholarship Preference to a student attending a black college (see list here) J. Arnold Webb Greensboro (AL) Scholarship High school senior at Greensboro (Alabama) High School who intends to major in education and demonstrates financial need Questions? Email http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships/. Epilepsy Foundation, of Northeastern NY COLLEGE The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York awards two $1,000 college scholarships annually. We're now accepting applications for 2018! The deadline is March 16, 2018. Submit your application by mail or email to: Deborah Bain 3 Washington Square Albany, NY 12205 dbain@epilepsyneny.org Visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/local/northeastern-new-york/programs/scholarships
The Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center, known as HM-AHEC Health Career Scholarship Good day! The Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center, known as HM-AHEC, will be awarding up to ten (10) scholarships for $500 each to high school seniors entering an approved healthcare related program at a local community college and/or a certification program. Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school within the HM-AHEC ten-county service region, which includes: Albany, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties. Recipients are expected to participate in at least one informative two-hour health careers exploration program and be able to help present it at local a high school after successfully completing their certificate program or freshman year of college. Students may be eligible to re-apply in a subsequent year, which is to be based on performance and funding. All applications must be returned no later than 12:00 noon, on Monday, April 2nd, 2018. Visit: http://hmahec.org/programs/health-career-scholarship/ Zonta International District 2 Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award Who was Jean M. Coon? Jean McCoy Coon was educated in the Syracuse New York area. A graduate of Syracuse University, cum laude 1951, she continued her education at Syracuse Law School, graduating magna cum laude in 1953. Jean s legal career began as Legal Counsel for Municipal Affairs in the New York State Comptroller s Office. Returning to the Syracuse area when her father was ill, Jean served for a year as Deputy Clerk to the Children s Court of Onondaga County. After her father s death, she returned to the Albany area and, in 1956, joined the N.Y. S. Assembly staff as a Research Counsel. In 1957, Jean became an Assistant Attorney General in the N.Y.S. Department of Law. In 1971 she became Assistant Solicitor General for New York State. She ended her career as Deputy Counsel for the N.Y.S. Education Department. Jean argued many precedent setting cases in the New York State Court of Appeals and her reputation among the bar and the judiciary was unparalleled. Jean joined the Zonta Club of Saratoga County in 1962, transferring from the Zonta Club of Syracuse. She served as the Governor of District II and was Parliamentarian of the Zonta International Board from 1979-1980. She served as Chairman of the Zonta International By-Law Committee. An active member of her Ballston Spa community, her humanitarian efforts were always with a small h and never self-serving. Good things just happened and most people never knew that Jean was the impetus behind the results. In 1982, Jean died at age 52. Shortly thereafter, District II established the District II Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award to honor her many achievements. Who may apply Each Zonta Club in District II solicits applications from high school juniors and seniors in its area. In the spring, each club selects a club award winner. Each club winner becomes a District finalist. The Award is announced in May and presented at the District II Conference or Seminar in October of every year. How to apply Application forms are mailed to local school guidance counselors in the late fall. You may also contact your local Zonta Club.
The Greater Loudonville Association, Inc. Leslie F. Couch Prize Sponsored by the Greater Loudonville Association, this $1,000 cash award for a graduating senior residing in the Town of Colonie. This is designed for a community minded student who volunteers their time. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. Deadline: March 24, 2018. Center for Donation and Transplant The 2018 Amy Bindelglass Memorial Scholarship is now available! The scholarship was founded by the Center For Donation & Transplant (CDT) in memory of a two year-old organ donor who lost her life in an automobile accident. Another young child was given a new chance at life because Amy's family made the incredible decision to donate her organs. The award of $750 will go to the winner of this essay contest. Applicants must be a high school junior or senior. Deadline: March 30, 2018. Capital District YMCA Outstanding Student and Educator Awards On behalf of the Capital District YMCA s Guilderland and Bethlehem branches we would like to thank you for your interest in the 2018 Outstanding Student and Educator Awards. This is our twenty-first annual event for the Guilderland and Bethlehem YMCA s Student and Educator Awards which recognizes the best of the best in our local high schools; spotlighting those students and educators that demonstrate leadership and volunteerism in their respective school, community and/or YMCA. Event Date and Time: The 2018 Student and Educator Awards will be held on Tuesday, April 24th 2018 at 8:00 a.m. The awards breakfast will be held at The Appel Inn, 590 NY Route 146, Altamont, NY 12009 Other Important Dates: Applications completed and submitted no later than: March 12th Applications reviewed by the committee and students/educators will be chosen by: March 30th Award winners will be notified by: April 6th Eligibility Criteria: High School Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students from Guilderland High School, Bethlehem High School, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, Clayton A. Boughton High School, Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School. Demonstrates leadership and dedication in service to their schools, communities and/or YMCA. YMCA leadership and service is a plus! Demonstrates behavior which is socially courageous, a person who is able to make responsible and positive choices. Character that embraces the values of the YMCA: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. Application Submission must include: Applicant Information completed Applicant Questions completed Letter(s) of Recommendation Information Award Winners will receive the following: 6-Month Youth or Adult membership to the CDYMCA Award Certificate Contact Information: For more information from Guilderland, contact Doug Gejay at dgejay@cdymca.org or (518) 456-3634, x 1151 For more information from Bethlehem, contact Rusty Decker at rdecker@cdymca.org or (518) 439-4394, x 1450 Visit: http://cdymca.org/awards/ for more information.
Summer Programs Columbia University in the city of New York PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Intensive programs for academically exceptional students SUMMER IMMERSION: NEW YORK CITY (3-WEEK) Take an intensive course especially designed for outstanding high school students. Session 1: June 25 July 13, 2018 Session 2: July 17 August 3, 2018 FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 9-12 OR FRESHMAN YEAR SUMMER IMMERSION: BARCELONA Live and study outside of the United States during the summer. Barcelona: July 1-July 21, 2018 FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 11-12 OR FRESHMAN YEAR Visit: http://sps.columbia.edu/highschool Ringling College of Art and Design PreCollege 2018 June 24-July 21 PreCollege 2018 - Application Accepted Beginning November 1. Are you up for the challenge? PreCollege is immersive, rigorous, and FUN. All students are enrolled in a full-time program of immersions in the majors as well as courses in art and design fundamentals. Expect to experiment, take risks, push yourself and make mistakes. You will strengthen your ability to think critically and creatively. Visit: https://www.ringling.edu/precollege Christendom College Summer Programs A life-changing summer awaits you. Each year Christendom College offers many summer programs for students of all levels. Read on for more information about our various summer offerings. Experience Christendom Summer Program for Rising High School Seniors The most popular, well-attended, and highly ranked pre-college program of its kind. Amazing classes, fun activities, great friendships, growth in holiness all for just $500 for a one week session. Choose from 6 different sessions and request financial assistance if you d like. You will have one of the best weeks of your life guaranteed. Study Abroad in Ireland The St. Columcille Institute The St. Columcille Institute is an annual three-week program in Ireland, consisting of classes in Theology, History, and Literature. Held at Ards Friary in Donegal, the program aims to promote the New Evangelization by forming the next generation of Catholic leaders with the tools needed to engage the culture and bring the Faith to our modern world. (6 credits) Summer Conference Series The 2015 Summer Institute will be held on July 11, 2015, and will be entitled Encountering Christ: Apologetics and the New Evangelization. Speakers include Patrick Madrid, Marcus Grodi, Scott Hahn, and Dr. Timothy O Donnell. Visit: https://www.christendom.edu/news/summer-programs/
Cornell University Summer College Cornell University Summer College offers award-winning precollege academic programs for motivated high school students. We offer precollege programs for talented high school students. Experience the excitement of college life, take college courses with renowned faculty, and enjoy an "unforgettable, life-changing summer." Cornell University Summer College offers academically motivated high school students the chance to experience college life at a great Ivy League university, take regular college classes with Cornell faculty, earn college credit and a Cornell transcript, prep for college applications, and make friends from around the world, all in a beautiful setting. Visit: https://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/programs/index.php Summerfuel.com WHAT SETS SUMMERFUEL APART FROM OTHER SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS? "As an independent organization specializing in summer programs, Summerfuel offers programs that address the needs of the student comprehensively; academic, personal and extracurricular..." We offer personalized adventures for students seeking a summer experience like no other. Our extensive range of programs encourages independence and friendship, striking the perfect balance between learning, exploration, and fun. We re proud of our reputation for providing a high level of attention and care, for being pioneers in our field, and for finding exciting new ways to make each student s summer unforgettable. Students who join our challenging pre-college programs, or our authentic language and cultural immersion programs, develop essential skills that put them ahead of the game. All of our programs are designed to broaden academic and personal horizons, and we work thoughtfully to create opportunities for a truly diverse student population. We have been offering the best, most comprehensive student adventures since 1984, and we still know what students want from their summers today. Visit: https://www.summerfuel.com/ University of Rochester Pre-College Programs Are your students preparing for college? Encourage them to take the next step by attending the University of Rochester s Pre-College Programs. Students will spend the summer taking college-level courses and getting a taste of the college experience. Your students will join other high school students from around the world, participating in one-week courses, credit courses, or intensive programs in business, engineering, film, medicine, and pathology. They can live in a residence hall or commute from home. Registration is now open for all 2018 sessions. Visit enrollment.rochester.edu/precollege to learn more. Questions? Contact us at (585) 275-3221 or precollege@rochester.edu.