PSAT Testing Offered for Juniors and Sophomores
Any Sophomore or Junior interested in attending a post secondary school is encouraged to sign up and take a PSAT this fall. The test will be Saturday October 16, 2010 at the Wallenpaupack High School.
Registration for the PSAT will be in the High School guidance office with Mrs. Smyth from September 13, 2010 through October 6. 2010 and the cost of the exam is $15. Checks can be made out to Wallenpaupack Area High School.
The results of the test will be past back to students sometime before the December break. One of the great benefits of this test is that you get the test booklet and your answers back. This allows each student see where they need to improve and what areas they are strong in. These results also include some analysis of students answering patterns to further help. If you have any questions feel free to contact your guidance counselor for more information.
Career Cruising
Wallenpaupack students have been setting up accounts on the Career Cruising program. Students may access their accounts on the web at:
http://www.careercruising.com/Default.aspx
The program allows students the ability to research career paths and specific careers; education requirements, colleges that off the major, expected salary, and professional organizations are also included.
In addition to the information students can complete a portfolio that they can use for college and job application, and plan their future career. For the class of 2013 parts of the Electronic Career Portfolio will be required for graduation.
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Summer Opportunities
State Police Youth Week
American Legion applications for Police week are available in the Guidance office. The week long event offers a great opportunity for any 10th or 11th grade student interested in Law Enforcement, Law, or the Criminal Justice system. The application through the American Legion will allow consideration for sponsorship for the $150 week fee.
Students participate in a wide variety of instructional sessions with Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. Sessions include training in forensic science, riot control, tactical drug operations, crime code, radar speed enforcement, used of police animals, weapons firing and other police related skills.
More information is available at their website:
Parents looking for an outstanding educational experience for your 10th or 11th grade student in the summer, the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) is a program you may want to consider. This program is a week long business and leadership program that takes place in Williamsport, PA about two and a half hours from Wallenpaupack on the Lycoming College and Penn College of Technology campuses.
In 2008 almost 1,800 students from across the state attended. The program is sponsored by many businesses and local community organizations in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education. This keeps the cost extremely low compared to similar programs. There is a $135 registration fee and you need to arrange you own transportation to and from the event. The fee covers room and board, instruction and all materials for the week and is only charged after you have been accepted and agree to attend the program. In addition to meeting and working with some of Pennsylvania's top executives you also get a chance to experience what it is like to live on a college campus for a week.
Take advantage of this opportunity as it would be a great experience for any student. Applications and information are available in the guidance office through Mr. Knisely, or you can go to the website below as well. If you have any further questions give Mr. Knisely a call.
Link to PFEW :http://www.pfew.org/flash/index.html |
