MEETINGS

Meeting Zone:  None Scheduled.

REGISTRATION FOR JANUARY INFO

Spring registration began November 1. Priority will be given to Seniors needing courses for graduation. CPT must be taken before registration. See Mrs. Guyton for a voucher.

All students are encouraged to meet with their IRSC advisor before the end of the semester to create an advising plan to help in their selection of future coursework. See Mrs. Kandefer for your assigned advisor.

NEWS TO KNOW

Class Of 2010 and 2011 Students and Parents: Plan to attend the informational session “How to be College Ready, Not Just College Eligible.” Get valuable information on high school and college planning, help for struggling teens, SAT/ACT info, and much more! Open to everyone… bring a friend! RSVP 419-5750 or lkandefe@ircc.edu

Female students ages 14-17 with significant volunteer/ service activities need to see Mrs. Kandefer by Nov. 24 for consideration for the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award Program.

STUDENTS IN ALL GRADES!! WIN $1000!!! http://www.nisod.org/student_essay.html
Deadline: December 1, 2008 Topic: Describe your most rewarding learning experience with a faculty, staff, or administrator at your college.

The Ladybug Thrift Store on Salerno Road is in need of men’s and children’s clothing (all sizes) and toys in good condition. You can contribute directly at the store located East of US1.

Family Volunteer Day is scheduled for November 22. Martin Volunteers is asking for families to spend time together that day to create paper lunch bags to be used as stockings for the White Doves Holiday project. All you do is purchase a bag of 50 paper lunch sacks and decorate them together! You can return completed lunch bags to Guidance or directly to the MC Fairgrounds after Thanksgiving.

If you have a student taking Mrs. Krieger’s technology courses, you can access the syllabus and other information on her web page http://lynnkrieger.googlepages.com Click on Parent Spotlight on the left hand side.

FREE Homework help available:
Through Martin County Library System - Call 772-221-1407 for more information.
Through IRSC Academic Support Center - Call 419-5615 for more information.

Miss Martin County Fair Scholarship pageant
Feb 8, 2008
Open to all females in grades 9, 10, 11
Applications available in guidance

2009 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Open to ALL students in grades 9-12
Win up to $5000 visit www.jfklibrary.org
Deadline is January 10, 2009

BRIGHT FUTURES: ALL students were given a 2009 Bright Futures Scholarships pamphlet at orientation. The “Verification of Receipt” portion needs to be signed by student and/or parent and returned ASAP. There is a box at Mrs. Guyton’s desk and outside of Mrs. Kandefer’s office where these can be deposited. There are also extra pamphlets if yours has been misplaced.

COLLEGE ADVISING: If you are planning to attend IRSC or any other 4 year public college in Florida, you need to meet with one of the IRSC Academic Advisors before November 1st. Advisors are Leigh Chappell (cchappel@ircc.edu) or Angela Bayer (abayer@ircc.edu) and they are located in the A Building. They are there to help make your transition to any college smooth and also help you plan your Spring Semester. This is critical for any seniors who are likely to earn their A.A. Degree this year.

Seniors: See Mrs. Kandefer for the Standard Scholarship Application. If you have already picked this up, they need to be returned to Mrs. Kandefer ASAP!

TESTING INFO

SAT Test Dates for 2008-09: Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 24, Mar 14, May 2, June 6
register online at www.collegeboard.com

Also be sure to register online for free for the SAT practice question of the day. Preparation is the key to successful testing!

ACT Test Dates for 2008-09: Sept. 13, Oct. 25, Dec. 13, Feb. 7, Apr. 4, June 13
register online at www.act.org

SCHOLARSHIP INFO

Local Scholarship Program. To complete the process go to FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org


• Select "State Grants, Scholarships, and Applications" and "Apply Here" to submit online.
• Select "Programs Offered" to view detailed state programs information.
• Note individual program deadlines listed in the application conditions section, the application results screen (received after the student "submits" the application) and the application acknowledgement communication, sent via email or US mail (per the student's direction on the application).
• Watch for official email or hardcopy acknowledgement, which provides the student with a USER ID and PIN to access the application.
• Check both the status of your certification prior to the program deadline and the status of your awards following the program deadline.

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/07pdf/07-290.pdf
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/06pdf/06-278.pdf

Southern Scholarship Foundation: Any seniors with a 3.0 unweighted gpa who plan to attend FSU, UF, FAMU, or FGCU can apply for housing scholarships. Visit www.southernscholarship.org

Nina Haven Scholarship special application now available in Guidance.

Florida Association of Realtors scholarship now available. See Mrs. Kandefer for application. Details available http://media.floridarealtors.org

Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship program
Money available for a child of a current or retired UPS employee. See Mrs. Kandefer if you fit this criteria.

Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Available! Read the eligibility criteria and apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA today!

McKelvey Scholarship available for Seniors who have owned and operated their own business while in High School. Apply online by January 25, 2009 www.mckelveyfoundation.org.

Briana Marie Cox Foundation Memorial Scholarship for seniors who have lost a parent, legal guardian, or sibling. Details on how to apply are available at www.brianamariecoxfoundation.org/scholarship.html Deadline to apply is January 15, 2009.

Rotary Club Scholarship now available outside Mrs. Kandefer’s office. Special application required. Due to Mrs. Kandefer no later than December 12, 2008.