Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment letters have been sent home providing some preliminary information on Wallenpaupack's Dual Enrollment program.
Please remember to be eligible for the program a student must be ranked in the top half of the class and have score of Proficient or better on the states PSSA test. Funding is based on the State budget and the exact amount each student will be able to receive (if any) will not be available at that time. Any student who signs up for the program should expect that some cost will be incurred by the student and their family.
Counselors will be providing additional information at two upcoming meeting. One scheduled for April 20th were the counselors will provide some more information including a list of classes available at the participating colleges and a follow up meeting on May 4th when representatives from those colleges will make a presentation and be available to answer questions. In addition students interested in being part of the program are encouraged to a complete an application and register for the classes at that time.
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.
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State Police Youth Week
State Police Youth Week is June 14-20, 2009
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 $125 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 |
