Have you been to collegeboard.com yet? It's definitely worth checking out! One of the MANY amazing resources this site offers is a "free SAT question of the day" that will be sent directly to your email....visit the website and get yourself signed up! (this is the same website you visit to sign up to take the SAT)
Can you answer the questions below? (from collegeboard.org)
Critical Reading > Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Dahntay’s ------- over winning the prestigious prize was ------- only by the fact that his father was unable to attend the ceremony.
Answer Choices
(A) incredulity . . misconstrued
(B) ebullience . . tempered
(C) bashfulness . . extended
(D) satisfaction . . confirmed
(E) relief . . conveyed
I did!! :) I will shamelessly admit that I have increased my vocabulary skills significantly after finding out about:
freerice.com
For every question you get right, 10 grains of rice are donated to the World Food Program working to end hunger. So far, 84 billion grains of rice have been donated! You can create your own account to track how many grains you donate. There are questions covering various subjects. It's fun AND academic!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"Benefits of College"
Benefits of College
Advanced Degree, $59,176
Bachelor’s Degree, $53,248
Associate Degree, $37,752
High School Graduate, $32,240
Less Than High School, $23,400
(Source; U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 16, 2009.)
Research also shows that college graduates are more likely to be happy or satisfied with their quality of life. Researchers attribute this finding to the fact that completing college increases the number of options in several aspects of life. According to the U.S. Department of Education, when compared with high school graduates, college graduates are more likely to:
Stay employed.
Enjoy better health.
Have higher self-esteem and more self-direction.
Rate themselves as happier and more satisfied with life.
Vote.
Contribute to their communities and charitable causes.
There also are many intangible benefits to continuing your education beyond high school. Students often say the opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and be a part of groups and clubs makes college life extremely rewarding.
If college can do all of that, everyone should have the opportunity to go.
(Accessed from: http://www.nela.net/centers/Pages/benefitsofcollege.aspx on November 17, 2010)
Job Alters
Every week Corey Young from the Downtown Seattle YMCA sends out job alters. It's a little hit or miss because we are out in Burien, but is still worth it. Email Corey and ask him to add you to the Hot Jobs list serve: cyoung@seattleymca.org
Corey Young Resource Specialist - Employment
P 206.749.7547
F 206.749.7541
Young Adult Services
Downtown Seattle YMCA
2100 24th Ave. S., Ste. 250
Seattle, WA 98144-4644
seattleymca.org/youngadultservices
P 206.749.7547
F 206.749.7541
Young Adult Services
Downtown Seattle YMCA
2100 24th Ave. S., Ste. 250
Seattle, WA 98144-4644
seattleymca.org/youngadultservices
Arena Conferencing
Dear Students....
Please pass the message along to your parents:
Arena Conferencing will be on Tuesday November 23 from 4:30-8pm.
Teachers will be stationed in the cafeteria and the library.
What is arena conferencing?
Purpose: Parents make short visits to each teacher specifically about student’s academic progress.
Teachers are available to inform parents of student grades and progress in an arena setting, first come, first served. “Conferences” last between 2-5 minutes only. Parents/guardians who require more time should be encouraged to make an appointment for Wednesday or a later date. While students are not required to participate in arena conferencing, they are encouraged to attend.
Please pass the message along to your parents:
Arena Conferencing will be on Tuesday November 23 from 4:30-8pm.
Teachers will be stationed in the cafeteria and the library.
What is arena conferencing?
Purpose: Parents make short visits to each teacher specifically about student’s academic progress.
Teachers are available to inform parents of student grades and progress in an arena setting, first come, first served. “Conferences” last between 2-5 minutes only. Parents/guardians who require more time should be encouraged to make an appointment for Wednesday or a later date. While students are not required to participate in arena conferencing, they are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
College Support on Tues. and Thurs.'s in Rm 122
Dear Seniors...
The College and Career Center along with the College Success Foundation will be holding "College Support" sessions in Room 122 computer lab after school on Tuesday's and Thursday's after school.
Come get help with:
The College and Career Center along with the College Success Foundation will be holding "College Support" sessions in Room 122 computer lab after school on Tuesday's and Thursday's after school.
Come get help with:
- Your personal statement
- Filling out your application
- Finding scholarships
- Free SAT/ACT prep program
- Sign up for your FASFA Pin #
Free SAT/ACT Prep
Did you know that as a Highline High School student you have access to FREE SAT/ACT prep materials through Career Cruising. Please stop into the College and Career Center for your username and password and we'll show you how to get started.
Scholarships
Want to find scholarships specific to Washington State?
TheWashBoard.org can match you with the scholarships you are eligible for and make getting your hands on some cash even easier.
Are you in 7th or 8th grade? Do you know any 7th or 8th graders?
- You or someone you know may qualify for a college scholarship to any eligible Washington State college for up to 4 years. Find out who’s eligible for the College Bound Scholarship. It could be you!
Need more information about federal and Washington State financial aid?
Visit the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Do you KnowHow2GO?
- Big dreams and good grades aren’t enough to get into college. There are actual steps you need to take. Learn the four steps to planning and preparing for college NOW!
Would you like personal support through the entire college planning and financial aid process?
- The NELA Center for Student Success provides FREE resources, information and guidance, so you and your family can successfully plan and pay for higher education. You can receive assistance via phone, email, or in person at our Center. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
Want to get a jump start on the financial aid process?
- You can use FAFSA4caster to learn about the financial aid process and get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. You can also apply for your PIN (personal identification number) which will act as your on-line signature. Both the student and one parent will need to apply for a PIN.
(From: http://www.collegegoalsundaywa.org/students-parents/scholarships-resources/; accessed on November 16, 2010)
TheWashBoard.org can match you with the scholarships you are eligible for and make getting your hands on some cash even easier.
Are you in 7th or 8th grade? Do you know any 7th or 8th graders?
- You or someone you know may qualify for a college scholarship to any eligible Washington State college for up to 4 years. Find out who’s eligible for the College Bound Scholarship. It could be you!
Need more information about federal and Washington State financial aid?
Visit the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Do you KnowHow2GO?
- Big dreams and good grades aren’t enough to get into college. There are actual steps you need to take. Learn the four steps to planning and preparing for college NOW!
Would you like personal support through the entire college planning and financial aid process?
- The NELA Center for Student Success provides FREE resources, information and guidance, so you and your family can successfully plan and pay for higher education. You can receive assistance via phone, email, or in person at our Center. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
Want to get a jump start on the financial aid process?
- You can use FAFSA4caster to learn about the financial aid process and get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. You can also apply for your PIN (personal identification number) which will act as your on-line signature. Both the student and one parent will need to apply for a PIN.
(From: http://www.collegegoalsundaywa.org/students-parents/scholarships-resources/; accessed on November 16, 2010)
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