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Your Assigned Counselor

Who is your assigned counselor?

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Last Name Counselor

A-D

Romriell

E-K

Santos-Smith

L-R

Baker

S-Z

Holyoak



ACT Test Dates

Upcoming Dates
Date Registration Deadline

September 10th, 2016

August 5th, 2016

October 22nd, 2016

September 16th, 2016

December 10th, 2016

November 4th, 2016

Feburary 11th, 2016

January 13th, 2016

April 8th, 2016

March 3rd, 2016

June 10th, 2016

May 5th, 2016



Upcoming College Visits

Upcoming Dates
Date College

September 13th, 2016

College of Idaho 10:40

September 20th, 2016

Boise State University 1:45

September 21th, 2016

University of Idaho 1:55

October 5th, 2016

Westminister College 10:40

October 11th, 2016

Utah State Univeresity 11:55

October 17th, 2016

Montana State University 1:45

October 21th, 2016

University of Utah 10:35

October 21th, 2016

Lewis Clark State College 1:45



Upcoming Events

Upcoming Dates
Date Event

September 19th, 2016

BBQ at 5:30 -meet with teachers at 6:30 -advanced opps will be discussed

October 19th, 2016

PSAT

ALL 10th graders will have their test paid for by the State of Idaho

11th Graders will have to pay a $15 fee to the Bursar prior to the test

October 19th, 2016

ISU Major and Minors fair for 12th graders

October 19th, 2016

College fair at Skyline (50 Colleges) 5-8PM

October 1st, 2016 FASFA window opens

December 7th, 2016

 

 

ASVAB will be offered (see Mr. Holyoak)

 

 



Graduations Requirements

What do I need to Graduate?
  Required Credits for Class of:

Required Subjects

2013+

2016+

English 9th - 12th

Each year will consist of language study, composition and literature with a minumum of 2 credits per year, culminating with a successful completion of a Senior Project for the class of 2013 and beyond.

8

8

Speech

A trimester of debate may be substituted for speech requirement.

1

1

Mathematics

6 credits with at least 2 credits of the strudent's choice earned the last year of high school. Math credits must include at least 2 credits Algebra I or equivalent and 2 credits Geometry or equivalent.

Note: Students must take Pre-Algebra befor entering 9th Grade.

6

6

Science

The science courses must include Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry, Earth, Space, Environment, or approved applied science.

6

(4 Lab)

6

(4 Lab)

U.S. History

Students of the 2016+ graduating class will be taking 2 credits of U.S. History in 9th grade and 2 more in 11th grade.

3

4

Global Perspectives

1

0

U.S. Government

2

2

Economics

1

1

Humanities

2

2

Health

1

1

Freshman Seminar

1

0

Electives

20

21

Total Credits Required:

52

52

 

Idaho Schools

What schools are there in Idaho?

College of Idaho

4 year, private

www.collegeofidaho.edu

Boise Bible College

2/4 year, private

www.boisebible.edu

Boise State University

4 year, public

www.boisestate.edu

BYU-Idaho

4 year, private

www.byui.edu

College of Southern Idaho

2 year, public

www.csi.edu

College of Western Idaho

2 year, public

www.cwidaho.cc

Eastern Idaho Technical College

2 year, public

www.eitc.edu

Idaho State University/College of Technology

2/4 year, public

www.isu.edu

Lewis and Clark State College

4 year, public

www.lcsc.edu

New Saint Andrews College

2/4 year, private

www.nsa.edu

North Idaho College

2 year, public

www.nic.edu

Northwest Nazarene University

4 year, private

www.nnu.edu

University of Idaho

4 year, public

www.uidaho.edu

ISU/UI University Place

4 year, public

www.isu.edu

 

Utah Schools (most commonly attended)

What schools are there in Utah?

Brigham Young University

4 year, private

www.byu.edu

University of Utah

4 year, public

www.utah.edu

Utah State University

4 year, public

www.usu.edu

Utah Valley State College

4 year, public

www.uvsc.edu

Weber State University

4 year, public

www.weber.edu

 

 

Registering Information


Register for the Selective Service



Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center


For more information on the State Department of Education's Advanced Opportunity ProgRams, including parameters, requirements, and course eligibility, visit Idaho's Advanced Opportunities: www.sde.idaho.gov/site/advancedOpp


RSVP to Get Help with Completing your FAFSA at the ISU FAFSA Day


FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)


Get the information you need for smart career decisions with Idaho CIS: www.idahocis.org


Username:

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Password:

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ISU Early College Program

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Scholarship Information

Please Click Here for more Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 - 2016 WEBSITE TO APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINE
Wendy's High School Heisman www.wendyheisman.com 10/2/2015
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards www.spirit.prudential.com 11/3/15
The Sullivan Leadership Award www.seattleu.edu/sullivan.com 11/15/15
APIASF General Scholarship Application www.secure.apiasf.org/ 1/8/16
Gates Millennium Scholars Program www.scholarships.uncf.org 1/13/16
BYU - George H. Hansen Fellowship www.geology.byu.edu/Home/news/george-hansen-scholarship 2/15/16
Utah State University Housing Scholarships www.Oakridge.com No deadline
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program www.usagermanyscholarship.org Study in Germany
Alert Magazine www.alertmagazine.org No deadline
American Floral Endowment www.endowment.org No deadline
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy Contact Admissions office @800-367-7908 New York
Bengal Creek Student Community www.bengalcreek.com Scholarship is for housing expenses
BYU Admission/Scholarship Information Admissions Letter @byu.edu.com No deadline
College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts Contact Admissions office @800-367-7980 Los Angeles
Eastern Idaho Technical College www.eitcfoundation.org No deadline
Scholarships for Idaho Students www.boardofed.idaho.gov
Tuition Funding www.tuitionfundingsources.com
US Air Force Academy www.academyadmissions.com
US Air Force ROTC www.AFROTC.com
Washington University in St. LouisĀ  admissions.wustl.edu
Paul Mitchelle School of Cosmetology (Rexburg) hisherhairhub14@gmail.com 2/12/15- contact Stacie Campbell @ (208)237-9191

*Must be nominated - contact your counselor

**Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund


OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE FORĀ  CONTACT
BYU-Idaho Concurrent Enrollment Future BYU-I students www.byui.edu/online
Celebrate My Drive For ages 14 + / October 15-25, 2014 facebook.com/CelebrateMy Drive
College Fair www.idahocollegefair.wix.com/collegefair
College of Idaho Fall Open House 10/18/2014 Call 208-459-5020
Fafsa www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAST FORWARD at ISU www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEZbA81rUnI&feature=youtu.be
Financial Aid Help wellsfargo.com/fivesteps
ISU Guardian Scholars ProgRams Former foster youth Kimberly Wacaster @ 208-282-3377
Montana State University Idaho Falls visit at Papa Tom's on 10/14/14 RSVP by 12:00 noon 10/14/14 at 1-888-MSU-CATS
MSU Friday at Montana State University www.montana.edu/admissions/msufriday/
Naval Academy Notify Counseling Center if interested by 11/15/14
Search Website www.fastweb.com
Smile For a Lifetime Students needing orthodontic care S4L.org
Treasure Valley Comm. College Open House 11/5/14 - responsible for own transportation Sign up in Counseling Center
University of Alaska - Fairbanks Study Physics in Alaska www. uaf.edu/physics
Wells Fargo Sweepstakes wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

 

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Board of Education

 

Ram College Entrance Exams

ACT 2015-2016

 

Test date Registration Due Late Registration Due (late fee required) Photo Upload Due
September 12, 2015 August 7 August 8-21 September 4
October 24, 2015 September 18 September 19-October 2 October 16
December 12, 2015 November 6 November 7-20 December 4
Feburary 6, 2016 January 8 January 9-15 January 29
April 9, 2016 March 4 March 5-18 April 1
June 11, 2016 May 6 May 7-20 June 3

 

Test Fees: ACT No Writing $39.50 / ACT Plus Writing $56.50
Sign up today at www.actstudent.org/start

 

SAT 2014-2015

 

Test date Registration Due Late Registration Due
Novermber 8, 2014 October 9 October 28
December 6, 2014 November 6 November 24
January 24, 2015 December 29 January 13
March 14, 2015 February 13 March 3
May 2, 2015 April 6 April 21
June 6, 2015 May 8 May 27

 

Test Fees: $52.50 / Late Fee $98.50
Sign up today at www.sat.collegeboard.org

 

ASVAB 2014

 

Test date: December 11, 2014.

Sign up in the counseling center by Monday, December 8, 2014.