Welcome!

You've come to the right place for up to date information about internship, volunteer and job opportunities, as well as college application and scholarship deadlines, field trips, and events happening on campus. You'll also find posts on how to be as successful as possible when planning for your future!

At the bottom of this page you will find a google calendar with information about events, application deadlines, and program information. I find it easiest to navigate the calendar in "agenda" view, which you can switch it to by clicking the "agenda" tab in the upper right hand corner of the calendar.

In addition to the blog, we frequently send out emails with information that is then posted on the blog. Whether your a student, parents, or community member please feel free to join the list serve! You can do this by emailing me the message "add to list serve": macdanme@hsd401.org.

If you have any questions or need any support please stop into the LTI Office or College and Career Center, send an email, or call.

Megan Demeroutis
Internship Coordinator
(206) 631-7733

Bonnie Lathram
College and Career Coordinator
bonnie.lathram@highlineschools.org
(206) 631-7738


Highline Big Picture High School
440 S. 186th St.
Burien, WA 98148
Main Office: (206) 631-7700


Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Volunteer: Provide Meals for homeless youth


Teen Feed is a social service organizations which provides meals and support coordination for homeless and street-involved youth seven days a week.It is a busy time at Teen Feed as we gear up for our 25th Anniversary celebrations and donations drives! We are looking for both general volunteers and/or a development intern to assist with data entry, donorrecognition, general office tasks, promotions, and event coordination/support. 

Desired Qualifications:

  *  Detail-oriented, capable and dependable
  *  Ability to commit to a pre-determined schedule
  *  Be present at the Teen Feed office (University District)
  *  Interest in fund development &/or event management
  *  Sense of humor

Optional but not required:

  *  Familiarity with Salesforce or other database applications
  *  Familiarity with issues of youth homelessness

     Pluses: great working experience in fund development, great working experience in events, a casual work environment, and a sparkling letter of recommendation and reference.

If you are interested, please email your availability and area(s) of interest to Suzanne Sullivan, Director of Development and Communications, at suzanne@teenfeed.org. We look forward to hearing from you!



Suzanne Sullivan
Director of Development & Communications Teen Feed
p: 206.446.1075
c: 206.949.1092

Monday, June 11, 2012

Students interested in film...

For your students involved in film and video, Seattle Center is pleased
to alert you to a summer film project that may interest them:  




A Story Runs Through It neighborhood film project.



Students are invited to make a 3 minute film this summer about their
neighborhood - any neighborhood in the greater Seattle area - and submit
it to be considered for prizes and for a chance to be screened at A
Story Runs Through It film festival at Seattle Center this fall.  This
project is part of Seattle Center's Next 50 activities celebrating the
50th Anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair.

Film submissions will be accepted through August 31.  Two free
filmmaking workshops are also being offered, on June 16 and July 14.
Visit www.thenextfifty.org/filmproject for info on submitting films and
on the free workshops.

Please share the attached flyer with educators and students involved in
filmmaking at your school!  We hope your students will join Seattle
Center in celebrating Seattle area neighborhood stories this year.

 Feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

Best wishes for a happy summer!

Karin Butler

Strategic Advisor
Organizational & Business Development
Seattle Center
206-684-7153
karin.butler@seattle.gov
www.seattlecenter.com

Native Youth Summer Enrichment Program @ BP


Just a quick note to make sure that you all know about the Native Youth Summer Enrichment Program hosted by The Native Wellness Team @ Highline Big Picture.

This summer we will have up to 12 students from our school and other schools in the district participating in a 5 week program. 9 – 12 grade students who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native will be on campus working on a mural project and participating in a variety of traditional and contemporary cultural activities.

If you have students you would like to refer to the program please let me know ASAP. There are brochures in the Native Wellness Office as well as the main office.

*Participating youth will be given ORCA cards to get to and from campus for the duration of the program.

If you are interested in volunteering to chaperone any of our awesome field trips, let me know.

Thanks Everyone,

The Native Wellness Team

Email Holly: holly.sheehan@highlineschools.org 



WHEN: Monday through Thursday
June 25th —July 26th
9:30am —2:30pm


WHERE: Highline Big Picture High School
440 S 186th St, Burien


Application deadline: Wednesday, june 20th


PROGRAM IS FREE
Breakfast and Lunch Provided


Monday, June 4, 2012

Summer Internships at ReelGrrls


Summer Programs

Registration for all programs now available on one application form!

*All programs held at the Reel Grrls Media Lab, located at 1409 21st Ave, Seattle WA 98122

Reel Grrls has a "pay-what-you-can" policy and no student is turned away due to lack of funds. 
Questions? Email info@reelgrrls.org or call our office at (206) 323-0693.


Call The Shots: Teen Video Camp


Camp is fully enrolled. Wait list only.  If we have a cancellation we will contact those grrls on the wait list, even as late as the first day of camp. 

Cost: $295

            Ages: 13-19              Dates: June 25 - 29, 10 AM – 4 PM

 

Skills you will learn: Storyboarding, scriptwriting, professional cameras, lighting, editing
Ever wondered what it was like to be on a real film set? Now it’s your turn to say, “Lights, Camera, Action!”
In this workshop, you get to call the shots and learn the ropes of filmmaking in an all-girl, supportive environment.
But how do you know if this is the right thing for you? You are perfect fit for Teen Video Camp if: 
- You have a story to tell through film
- You want to learn about filmmaking for the first time 
- You want to hone skills you already have
- You have a creative mind with great ideas to share (Psst. That’s you!)

Prerequisites: No previous video production experience required. Previous participants can repeat this workshop. 

REGISTRATION CLOSED. To sign up for waitlist e-mail Maile Martinez - mmartinez@reelgrrls.org


The Camera That Rocked The World: DSLR Filmmaking  (All New!)

Cost: $295

            Ages: 13-19              Dates: July 9 - 13, 10 AM – 4 PM

 

Skills you will learn: DSLR camera basics, shooting with DSLRs, lighting, workflow, and DSLR post-production.
When video was added to DSLR cameras, it changed filmmaking forever.
This weeklong intensive workshop will reveal the mystery around using a DSLR, helping you to create a beautiful moving image, and expanding your skills as a visual storyteller.
Whether you have experience with traditional film cameras, other video cameras, or using DSLRs for still photography, this is the one workshop you cannot afford to miss this summer!

Prerequisite: Completed one or more Reel Grrls programs OR a high-school video production OR DSLR photography course.

Graphics in Motion: After Effects (All New!)

Cost: $145

            Ages: 13 - 19              Dates: July 23 - 27, 2 PM – 5 PM

 

Skills you will learn: Animation, working with vector graphics, special effects
The most powerful and fun motion graphics and animation software is yours to discover.
Using After Effects, you will add special effects to video, create animations, and make boring information come alive through motion graphics.
From commercials, live action films, and entirely animated shorts, After Effects will give you tools to make imaginative media.

Prerequisites: No previous video production or After Effects experience required. 


RG Productions Apprenticeship Program  

Cost: $395

            Ages: 16 - 21            Dates: July 2 - August 28 Full calendar HERE

 

Skills you will learn: The hands-on video production work focuses on skill building through intensive workshops, and one-on-one sessions with mentors, including professional filmmakers. On the program application, participants indicate their preference to specialize in Production (cinematography, directing) or Post-Production (editing, graphics). The Production Track includes enrollment in a week-long DSLR Cinematography workshop. The Post-Production Track includes enrollment in After Effects and Advanced Editing workshops. 
Prerequisites: Grrls must have successfully completed two other Reel Grrls Programs, or similar video production experiences (such as a high-school class). Completion of the program will make participants eligible for paid positions in year-round RG Productions projects.


$5.00 off...


about teen tix


Teen Tix is Seattle's amazing arts access program for teenagers. Any teenager (13-19 years old) can sign up for a FREE Teen Tix pass. Show that pass at any of our 38 participating arts organizations to get $5.00 day-of-show admission (or $5.00 anytime admission at our museum partners). That's it! There's no catch. Teen Tix exists to help teenagers take advantage of Seattle's rich cultural life. It's for you.

You can sign up for your free Teen Tix pass here.

Get the details on how to use your Teen Tix pass here.

Consult our frequently asked questions page here.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012



A really great way to gain experience and build your resume is to volunteer.  Through volunteer work you are often able to get a higher level of experience than you would have otherwise, which will benifit you in the long run.
Reasons why YOU should volunteer!

1# Free Food
Sometimes you get hungry.


2# Meet New People
Make friends-get a different view of things.


3# Help People Around You
Feel like you did something to help your community.


4# It's Fun Once You Get Used To It
It's healthy to have fun.


5# You Get to Go Outside and See The City.
It's good to have an adventure.


6# Personal Growth 
It's always good to learn more about yourself. 


7# You Make the World a Better Place
That's good cause we have to live in it.


8# Gain Job Experience
You have to get a job eventually, your parents will kick you out.


9# Gain Entrance into College
You need a good education to get a quality job these days.


10# Something to Keep You Busy
In case you get bored. 


(from http://www.uwkc.org/volunteer/youth/reasonsvol.asp, June 8, 2010)