SENIOR
SKUTTLEBUTT
EL SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ADVISORS
GUIDANCE OFFICE MRS. BURNS A-G
MR. CASSETTE H-M
PRINCIPAL: DR. HART MS. MOON N-Z
ASSOC.
PRINCIPAL: MR. GARZA
Senior Governor Speaks Out
I
was honestly having a hard time coming up with something to write this
month. The usual graduation stuff comes
to mind but I wasn’t exactly into having you read this without me feeling
strongly about the topic. Through an
incident that occurred in a class of mine, I thought of a pretty good one but
felt shaky about it. Long story short,
I’ve had three separate, completely independent “assurances” so it must be
relevant. One of them, mind you, was
from the other side of the country.
I want my theme for October, along with the district,
to be Character. That’s a powerful
word. It means and can do a lot for
those that have it. One thing that we as
seniors have to think about is not only our grades, but also our growth,
maturity wise. It may seem irrelevant
but acknowledge that college is around the corner. For some of you going to “party schools”,
that wasn’t a good example but still, please remember that in all of your
“enjoying of life”, make sure that you’re also growing in life. Both are important, probably even
equally. My desire in this letter is to
make sure that yes, our senior year is the best possible-excuse me, EVER, but
also that it would be one where we begin to make a positive influence in our
community and beyond.
With Eagle
Pride,
Donte
Governor, Senior Class 2005
Senior Calendar
Nov.1-30
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Filing period for UC applicants for Fall 2005www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
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Nov.1
Nov.2
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No School- In-service
Faculty Schedule
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Nov.6
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SAT I/SAT II Testing
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Nov.9
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Early Start Minimum Day
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Nov.11
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School
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Nov. 16
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Faculty meeting Schedule
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Nov. 19
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Letter of Recommendation
Packets Due
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Nov. 22-26
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Thanksgiving Break!
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Nov. 30
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UC and CSU
Applications Due www.univeristyofcalifornia.edu/apply www.csu.mentor.edu |
Dec. 4
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Last Test Date for SAT for seniors
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Dec. 7
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Faculty Meeting
Schedule |
Dec. 10
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End of 12 week Grading Period
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Dec. 11
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Last Test Date for ACT for seniors
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Dec. 14
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Late Start Minimum Day
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Dec. 1-31
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Prepare for filing on-line FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Dec. 20-31
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Winter Break!
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Jan. 1-31
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Submit on-line FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA form
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The following are referrals. We are providing this information without making any recommendations.
1. Beach Brothers
Tutoring 4302
2. Bobrow Test Prep www.bobrowtest.com (800)426-2769
3.
4. Kaplan www.kaptest.com (800)kap-test
5.
6. The
7. Revolution www.revolutionprep.com (877)rev-prep
8. Taming the SAT www.tamingthesat.org (800)761-3086
9.
Testing
Information
El Segundo High School
Code 050845
SAT I/SAT II Test Dates: www.collegeboard.com
Test Day
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Registration Date
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Late Registration Date
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Oct. 9
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SAT I/ SATII
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Sept. 7
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Sept. 15
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Nov. 6
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SAT I/ SATII
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Oct. 1
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Oct. 13
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Dec. 4
Last
date for Seniors to test |
SAT I/ SATII
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Oct. 29
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Nov. 10
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ACT
Test Dates: www.actstudent.org
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Test
Date |
Registration Due |
Late Registration |
Sept. 25 |
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Sept. 3 |
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Oct. 23 |
Sept. 17 |
Oct. 1 |
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Dec. 11 Last date for seniors to
test |
Nov. 5 |
Nov. 18 |
1.
If
you can’t choose between the ACT and the SAT there’s no harm in taking both and
letting the college decide which score to emphasize. While colleges accept both tests, they will
disregard the lesser scores. The two
tests seem similar, however, there are significant
differences. The SAT emphasized basic
aptitude and “creative” thinking, and the ACT is based more on skills and
content learned in school. They are
measuring different things. The test on
format differs too. While the SAT is
divided into two sections, verbal and math, the ACT has four sections (English
test, Mathematics test,
2.
Students
interested in the
3.
The
SAT / ACT tests are not given at El Segundo High School. Some of the school in the area giving the
tests include: Westchester HS, Redondo Union HS, and El Camino College.
Do you need to get college
applications or financial aid information? Here are some sample letters.
(Name)
(Street Address)
(City, State, Zip Code)
(Date)
Admissions Office
(Name of University)
(Address of University)
(City, State, Zip Code)
Dear Admissions Officer:
I am a student at
I am considering going into the field of ______________or______________ so I would be grateful for any relevant information in those fields.
Thank you for taking time to answer my request.
Sincerely, yours,
Name (sign in ink)
(Name)
(Street Address)
(City, State, Zip Code)
(Date)
Financial Aid Office
(Name of University)
(Address of University)
(City, State, Zip Code)
Dear Financial Aid Officer:
I am very interested in attending your university in the fall and will need financial assistance. Please send me any information that you feel will be helpful to me and all the necessary forms regarding available scholarships, grants, Work Study, and loans.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely yours,
Name (sign in ink)
Deadline:
Nov. 1 Emory
Scholars Program at
Looking for students who have outstanding records of academic achievement, who possess extraordinary personal qualities, and who have made significant contributions to their class, their school and their community.
Nov. 1 Martin
Luther King Scholars Program ant
An honor program to recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and shown significant involvement in school and community activities.
Nov. 10 Performing
Arts Scholarships for High School Seniors
A program that provides scholarship funds and exposure for local students interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts. Scholarships may be awarded in: dance, drama, musical theatre, classical voice and instrumental music.
Nov. 15 Seattle University’s Sullivan Leadership Award
Attend
A variety of scholarships are available to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and the related sciences. Applicant must meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA, SAT I/ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship.
Dec.6 AIA/AAAF
Minority/ Disadvantaged Scholarship
Only students entering a
professional degree leading to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture. Applicants must provide an essay explaining
their interest in architecture, a description of financial disadvantages. GPA
and SAT/ACT scores and a free hand drawing.
Dec.15 AXA
Achievement Scholarship
To qualify, students should be well rounded determined to do their personal best and have demonstrated achievement. Go to www.axa-achievement.com to download an application
Jan.15
Applicants must be a multiple birth, senior in high school planning to attend college.
Feb.1 Xerox Federal Credit Union Scholarship
10 recipients will receive $1,000 each. A high school senior with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and seeking a higher education. Go to www.xfcu.org or call (800) XFC-U222
Apply online at www.christermon.com. Parent or grandparent must be employed full time with an organization holding a valid California Beverage Alcohol License – ie: hotels, airlines, restaurants, retail grocery chains, winery, etc.
Aug.2, 2005 The Bank of
Five lucky students will each win a $1,000 scholarship. Register at
www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweepstake
SAT I / SAT II WAIVERS are available to assist
students for whom payment of fees might be a serious barrier to college
entrance. Student eligibility is
primarily determined by membership in a family whose annual income falls within
the following guidelines. Those students
who receive SAT I/II fee waivers are eligible to
receive four Request for Waiver of College Application Fee forms.
Household Size Annual Income
1
$17,224
2
$23,107
3
$28,990
4
$34,873
5
$40,756
6
$46,639
For more information see a
College Peer Tutor
Period 1 Christine Ristovski and Elizabeth Perez
Period 2 Crysta Rich and Chrystal Villafana
Period 6 Yvonne Poon and Stephen Pinkham