Prom and Graduation Lei's

The Highline High School PI Club is doing a few of fund raisers that you all might be interested in...

- Pre paid orders should handed to Mrs. Demeroutis in the College and Career Center

- If you write a check please make it out to "Highline High School" and put your (a student's name) in the memo line

PROM LEIs:

If you are interested in ordering a lei for prom please pre-pay in the college and career center as soon as possible (by next Friday, May 27^th at the latest). Lei’s can be picked up on the Friday before prom (June 3^rd).

Fresh Flower Leis: $20 (purple or yellow)

Tea Leaf Leis: $15 (please know that it is not a good idea to order a tea leaf lei if you are wearing a light colored shirt, as it might leave a green stain)

GRADUATION LEIs:

Same as the prom sale, except they will be selling candy leis as well.

- Flower and Tea leaf lei's

PLUS

- Small candy lei: $3.00

- Large candy lei: $5.00

Flower Lei orders for graduation are due Friday, June 10^th

SHIRT SALE:

They are also selling t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies at extremely reasonable prices (13.50 for a hoodie through “Angry Squid Ink”, I’ve been assured by the company that the clothing is quality). See attached doc for additional prices. You can even get your name printed on it! The design that will be printed on the shirts is posted in the College and Career Center. Pre-paid orders can be submitted to me. All orders are due by June 3^rd.

Summer Programs for HS students!!

Credit Retrieval:

1) District Summer School
Credit recovery for students in the class of 2011 and 2012 only. See your school counselor to register.

2) Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC)
2011 summer school dates June 29th-July 19th
8am - 3pm daily
All PSSC CTE programs
$35 program supply fee
0.5 elective credit

Free bus transportation provided. Programs include: Applied Math, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Healthcare Basics, Engineering Design, Translation and Interpretation, Automotive Technology, Auto Body, Criminal Justice, and more.

Website: http://www.hsd401.org/PSSC/

Please note: District summer school is only for juniors and seniors but freshmen and sophomores can take the PSSC summer classes for Occupational Education or elective credit or Applied Math for math credit.

Looking for something to do...

YMCA Summer Programs
Matt Griffin YMCA
3595 S. 188th St.
SeaTac, WA 98188
206-244-5880
Website: www.ysummer.org/mgn

Theater...

5th Avenue Theatre
Summer Musical Theater School
1308 5th Avenue, Suite 735
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.5thavenue.org/
Monday-Friday 10-6
Two sessions, you pick one or two:
July 25-Aug. 5
Aug. 8-19

A number of partial and full scholarships are available! Ask!

Stone Soup Theatre
SummerStage 201: outdoor acting and theatre camps
Weekly, full and half-day programs
June 27-Aug. 26
Seward Park Amphitheater, Seattle
http://www.stonesouptheatre.org/

Ask for tuition scholarships!

Language...

One World Now: Summer Language Camp
When: July 11 to July 29, 2011, 9am-3pm, weekdays only
Where: Seattle University
Cost: FREE!

- By registering high school students will be eligible to participate in an amazing language and cultural immersion camp that includes three-weeks of Arabic or Mandarin Chinese language study and the opportunity to experience the traditions, customs and beliefs of these cultures!

To register, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQSKXVF

Computer Game Development...

8) Computer Game Development Class
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
When: One week, July 5-Aug. 12 (you pick the week); 11-5 pm
Where: Center House, Seattle Center
Cost: $295
For more information: http://www.theaie.us/

Class of 2012: How are you spending your summer?

Get a head-start on the college and financial aid application process this summer so that you can focus on enjoying your senior year to the fullest.

Pre-registration for Summer Mentor2College is now open! The program is open to “rising” senior high school students (class of 2012). The program is free, as are all NELA Center services. http://events.nela.net/

When is this happening?: 7 weeks, July 11 – August 25 ; Mondays through Thursdays, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. (Students are not expected to attend every day of the program.)

Contact Juan Gallegos with any questions: juan.gallegos@nela.net , 206-461-5366

(org. post J. Fichamba)

4-Year Colleges with spaces still available...

Attention Seniors:

It’s not too late!! There are still colleges accepting applications. Please see the link below for a list of colleges that still have spaces available. Most community colleges have rolling application deadlines, as well, however spaces do fill up.

4-year Colleges with open spaces still available:

http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Research/SpaceAvailabiltySurvey/Pages/SpaceSurveyResults.aspx

VOLUNTEER OPPS and INTERNSHIPS

Unless you have an immediate need for money in your pocket volunteering or finding an internship is one of the most valuable things you can do at this point in your life to build your resume and make connections. At the very least it's more exciting than sitting around the house all summer.

There are lots of organizations to get involved with. The first step is to figure out what you are passionate about.

Here are a few leads to get you started...

Art:

• The Vera Project: affordable art classes, learn sound systems for shows, become a board member (http://www.theveraproject.org/)


• Reel Girls: film editing, paid apprenticship program (http://www.reelgrrls.org/)


• Youngstown: art, dance, crafts (http://www.youngstownarts.org/)
  

Writing:

• Young Urban Authors: get paid to write your story and publish it


• PonderLounge: teen blogging site with many projects for you to contribute to (http://www.ponderlounge.org/login/index.php)
  

STEMS:

• Seattle Aquarium: (internship program) (http://www.seattleaquarium.org/page.aspx?pid=260)


• Pacific Science Center: (internship program) (http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Discovery-Corps/discoverycorps)


• Woodland Park Zoo, ZooCorps: (internship program) (http://www.zoo.org/page.aspx?pid=396)


• Youth Health Service Corps: volunteer and training program (http://www.swctahec.org/education/youth-health-service-corps/)
  

Helping Fields:

• Habitat for Humanity: building projects every Saturday (http://www.seattle-habitat.org/)


• Nature Consortium: restoration projects every Saturday (http://www.naturec.org/volunteer.htm)


• Earth Corps: planting projects every Saturday (http://www.earthcorps.org/)


• Burien Botanics: Internship opportunity


• LIfe Long AIDS Alliance (http://www.lifelongaidsalliance.org/volunteer)


• Youth Venture: after school program at HHS, create a social change project and apply for up to $1,000 in grant money (http://www.genv.net/seattle)
  

After School Programs:

• Sylvester Middle School: homeworks support and clubs


• White Center Heights Elementary School: after school program with Technonly Access Foundation


• Highline High School Study Lab: peer support


• YMCA - Matt Griffin: various after school programs for youth (http://www.seattleymca.org/Locations/MattGriffin/pages/Home.aspx)

Job Support: Airport Job Center

The Airport Job Center helps you review current job openings, submit applications, use on-site copy machines, fax machines, and internet, as well as create a resume and cover letter.

The Airport Job Center is located inside the airport. Take elevator 1 to level M. Turn left off the elevator and then right down the walk way. Look for the "Airport Jobs" sign.

For more information call (206) 787-7501, email cloyd.t@portseattle.org

The airport lists job openings on their website: www.airportjobs.org

Steps to Success Internship Program

Would you like to spend part of your school day working in a career area of your choice and receive school credit?

Are you looking for a mentor for your senior project?

The Steps Internship Program can help you with all of that and more. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.

For information and an application, contact your counselor or career specialist.