CAREER CENTER NEWS
For Scholarship information, Job Opportunities, etc...
Contact Mr. Shadwick Jenkins, College and Career Readiness Coach
For more information stop by the Career Center or call 301-863-4001 ext. 128
Current seniors should request transcripts from Mr. Jenkins the career center. All other transcript requests should go to Ms. Morris at dmmorris@smcps.org in the registrar’s office.
Senior Portfolio required for Graduation
careercruising.com
user name: greatmills
password: careers
create a portfolio: select "yes"
2009-2010 Scholarship ListPlanning for College Request for Recommendation
Request for homework due to student absence from school: A student must be absent a minimum of three consecutive days to request homework from teachers. 1.Check HAC if have access. You will be able to email teachers through HAC.2.If no access to HAC, contact Ms. Smith at rgsmith@smcps.org in the career center. Please be aware that a minimum 24-48 hours will be required to obtain makeup work. SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SAT EXAM SCHEDULE 2009-2010...Collegeboard.org site for registration information and dates
Register with Ms. Ramona Smith or Mrs. Audra Bishop in Guidance.
Exam Date | Registration Due |
October 10 | September 9 |
November 7 | October 1 |
December 5 | October 30 |
January 23 | Decemeber 15 |
March 13 | February 4 |
May 1 | March 25 |
June 5 | April 29 |
ACT EXAM SCHEDULE 2009-2010...Register with Ms. Ramona Smith or Mrs. Audra Bishop in Guidance.
Exam Date | Registration Due |
September 12 | August 7 |
October 24 | September 18 |
December 12 | November 6 |
February 6 | January 5 |
April 10 | March 5 |
June 12 | May 7 |
AVAILABLE IN THE CAREER CENTER!
Southern Maryland Chain Chapter
Deadline: 4/20/2009
Amount: $500-$1000
Email: deloreswilson@verizon.net
Devry
Amount: Varied
Deadline: 7/1/2009
Contact: Ms. Ramona Smith
Beat The Odds
Deadline: June 2009
Amount: Varied
Website: www.childrensdefense.org
GFWC Women’s Club of St. Mary's County
Deadline:4/17/2009
Amount:$1000
Contact: (301)737-0882
Derrick Bucker Scholarship
Deadline: 5/8/2009
Amount: $500
Contact: (301)472-4500
John T. McGraw
Deadline: 4/20/09
Amount: Varied
Website: www.nfbmd.org
LOTT Enterprises of Maryland Inc.
Deadline: 4/25/09 unknown
Pat Kepferle Memorial Friendship Scholarship
Deadline: 4/16/2009
Amount: $1000
Website: http:www.thetcb.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/2009_scholarships_rules.doc
Joshua David Gardner
Deadline: 4/30/2009
Amount: $2000
Website: http://www.joshgardnerendowment.org/pages/scholarship-criteria.php
Society for Marketing Professional Services, Washington, D.C. Chapter Scholarship
Deadline: 4/24/2009
Amount: $1000
Website: http://www.smpsdc.org/res_scholarship.html
2010 Summer Science and Engineering Apprentice Program
This program is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. Typically, the base has employed 12 to 15 students each summer in this program in one of the labrotories.
http://www.ndep.us/LabsPax.aspx
Get EDUcated!
Common Black College Application to 34 member instituion for $35 located in the Career Center. Instructions are also online at www.eduinconline.com
AAA 66th Annual Traffic Safety Poster Program
The program continues it's primary aim of reducing traffic and pedestrian crashes, the No.1 cause of death for children 3 to 14. High school students have the option of presenting a poster, graphic arts digitally enhanced submission or an audio/visual Public Service Announcement(PSA). The message should caution drivers to avoid the many dangers facing teen drivers today. PSAs must be submitted in DVD format only(no VHS or CDR), must be between one and two minutes in length and must have a title page with the students name, school and name of the PSA. Schools must submit one PSA per DVD. Applications in the career center.
Oxford Summer courses 09-10
Oxford Royale Academy is now accepting applications for July and August 2010 via website at www.oxford-royale.co.uk. Students travel from over 70 countries to study with them each summer choosing from over 20 different academic courses. Their scholarship program offers finicial aid to students of up to $4,000. Visit online at http://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/information.php?info id=29.
Clare and Robert Moore Scholarship Fund
The Clare and Robert Scholarship Fund offers a yearly $1,000 scholarship to a student interested in majoring in English and/or Drama at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. The shcolarship could be used toward tuition, books or educational fees. For the application form and more information, go to http://crmoorescholarship.org/. Applications are due by March 15, 2010.