December 5, 2017
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Biotech Incubator Lets Clairemont Students Tackle Real-Life Problem — Hepatitis A
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Clairemont High's Biotech students were featured on KPBS News working on solutions to San Diego's Hepatitis A Outbreak.
Click here to watch the story.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/12/biotech-incubator-lets-clairemont.html
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BlueTECH Week 2017
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On November 8th, 2017, teachers from the Mission Bay Cluster’s BlueSTEM Pathway attended The BlueTECH Summit, part of BlueTECH Week hosted by the Maritime Alliance. Mission Bay High School and Pacific Beach Middle teachers heard from panelists and participated in a tech expo to learn more about the Blue Economy and to create connections for future partnerships and projects. The event was inspiring, helping teachers to connect more deeply with the work taking place in the BlueTECH sectors and to get a better sense of the workforce needs they are preparing their students to meet.
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College Planning in 11th Grade
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Junior Year marks a turning point. This is because for most students and families, it’s when college planning activities kick into high gear. Here are some things you can do your Junior year to stay on track for college:
Start with you:
- Make lists of your abilities, social/cultural preferences, and personal qualities.
- List things you may want to study and do in college.
- Learn about colleges.
- Look at their websites and find colleges at bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
- Talk to friends, family members, teachers, and recent graduates of your school who are now in college. List the college features that interest you.
Resource check:
- Visit the counseling office and meet the counselors there. Is there a college night for students and families? When will college representatives visit your school? (Put the dates in your calendar.) Examine catalogs and guides.
- Make a file to manage your college search, testing, and application data.
- If appropriate (for example, if you’re interested in drama, music, art, sports, etc.), start to gather material for a portfolio.
- Estimate your financial aid need.
- Financial aid can help you afford college. Use the College Board’s Getting Financial Aid and the financial aid calculator at bigfuture.org to estimate how much aid you might receive.
- Sign up to take the SAT in the spring.You can register online or through your school. SAT fee waivers are available to eligible students. To prepare for the SAT, you can access free, personalized SAT practice tools at satpractice.org including thousands of interactive questions, video lessons, practice tests, and more.
- Begin a search for financial aid sources. National sources include the College Board’s Scholarship Search and electronic sources. Don’t overlook local and state aid sources. (Ask a counselor for help or check your public library.)
- With your family, make an appointment with your counselor to discuss ways to improve your college-preparation and selection processes.
- Ask a counselor or teacher about taking the SAT Subject Tests in the spring. You should take them while course material is still fresh in your mind. You can download The SAT Subject Tests Student Guide which offers test-prep advice, from SATSubjectTests.org
- Explore AP: The Advanced Placement Program helps hundreds of thousands of high school students achieve their college dreams each year. Get the facts at apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap
If you’re in AP classes, register for the AP Exams given in May.
- Contact your counselor before leaving school for the summer if you are considering military academies or ROTC scholarships. If you want a four-year ROTC scholarship, you should begin the application process the summer before your senior year.
- Develop a list of 15 or 20 colleges that are of interest to you. You can find many colleges at which you’ll be happy and get a great education. The college search is about exploring who you are and what you want and then finding colleges that will meet your goals. Stay open to all the possibilities — don’t limit your search. To find the best college for you, you should apply to colleges of varying selectivity. Selective colleges admit a portion of students who apply. Some colleges are highly selective while others are less selective. Make sure to apply to public, private, in-state, and out-of-state schools so that you have plenty of options from which to choose.
- Take the SAT. The test is typically offered in March, May, and June. Make sure you start preparing for the test several months in advance using the tools available at satpractice.org and remember, if you’re not happy with your scores when you get them, you might want to test again in the fall. Many students take the test a second time as seniors, and they usually do better.
- Start to gather documents for financial aid: Be sure to keep a copy of your tax returns handy. You’ll use these to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which opens on Oct. 1.
Summer
- Register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center if you are an athlete planning to continue playing a sport in college (ncaaclearinghouse.net).
- Get your FSA ID: Before you can fill out your FAFSA, you need to get a username and password (also known as an FSA ID).
- Find a full-time or part-time job, or participate in a summer camp or summer college program.
Visit colleges. When planning your campus visits, make sure to allow time to explore each college. While you’re there, talk to as many people as possible. These can include college admission staff, professors, and students. Take campus tours and, at colleges you’re serious about, make appointments to have interviews with admission counselors.
- Create a résumé - a record of your academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and work experiences since you started high school.
Visit bigfuture.org for more information.
- Download applications. Go to the website of each college’s admission office and either complete the application online or request a paper application from colleges to which you’ll apply. Check application dates — large universities may have early dates or rolling admission.
- Visit some local colleges— large, small, public, and private. A visit to a college campus can help you decide if that college is right for you. Make a plan ahead of time to get the most from your visit. Check out the campus checklist at bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-visit-guide/campus-visit-checklist
- Attend college fairs.
- Scan local newspapers to see which civic, cultural, and service organizations in your area award financial aid to graduating seniors. Start a file.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/college-planning-in-11th-grade.html |
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How Can High School Students Use CaliforniaColleges.edu
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The CaliforniaColleges.edu platform provides high school students the tools to match their interests and skills to postsecondary college and career opportunities. Students can take career assessments and use search tools to develop college, major, and career lists, write goals and journals, track activities, and read a variety of age-appropriate content to develop and expand their knowledge on all college, career, and financial aid planning topics. Students can also launch Cal State Apply, CCCApply, and FAFSA.
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The U in Us
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One of the goals of Kearny’s new E2E lab is to ensure that students apply, get accepted to, and are successful in college. To help with this process the lab hosted two students from Cal State San Marcos who gave a presentation about the college journey. Deya Hernandez and Yoana Lozano are both sociology majors at CSUSM, but took very different paths to get there. The two speakers were able to come together to form their non-profit, The U in Us, focuses on inspiring, motivating, educating and spreading positivity. Kearny juniors and seniors were energized as they interacted with real college students covering topics such as: the importance of networking and resources, the application process and where to get help, and how to become involved on campus. Feedback from Kearny students shows that they appreciated the unique opportunity to hear from students who are currently attending college. The biggest takeaway from the presentation: You can lose everything, but no one can take away your knowledge!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-u-in-us.html |
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Crawford High Celebrates Diversity & Kindness
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On Monday, October 30th students reconfirmed their commitment to celebrating diversity and upholding kindness in their school by signing the Crawford Peace Banner during lunch.
Student leaders created the banner which emphasized such tenants such as: promoting harmony and respect, speaking up for others, and being the leaders of tomorrow. Go Crawford!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/crawford-high-celebrates-diversity.html |
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Honorary San Diego Unified School District School Board Student Representatives & the Council of ASB Presidents
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 Diego Robles, Kearny High School ASB President and the President of the Council of ASB Presidents
 Jocelyn Venegas, Hoover High School ASB President
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Every month, the high school ASB Presidents rotate serving as Honorary School Board Student Representatives. They prepare reports on the things happening at their school site, both academically and socially, and engage in meaningful discussions with the Board Members and Superintendent. They then report highlights from the Board meetings at their monthly Council of ASB Presidents meetings. The Council of ASB Presidents is made up of all high school ASB Presidents, both comprehensive and atypical. The purpose of the Council of ASB Presidents is to strengthen operations of ASB organizations at their schools and provide a channel of communication to district administration and the Board of Education. The next Board of Education meeting with the students is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/12/honorary-san-diego-unified-school.html. |
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Student Equity Ambassadors Participate, and Help Lead, This Year’s First Student Equity Coalition
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The 2017-18 Student Equity Ambassadors joined community members and partners, families, district and school site staff at Mira Mesa High School to discuss and address ways to improve the connection, involvement, and inclusion of all students. Johnny Nguyen from Madison High School and Maya Salameh from San Diego High School helped host the event alongside the Program Manager from the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department. The Student Equity Ambassadors also served on a student panel and lead discussions at collaborative tables. Please join us for the next Student Equity Coalition on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 5-6:30pm at Scripps Ranch High School.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2017/11/student-equity-ambassadors-participate.html |
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San Diego Park & Recreation LEADER Academy
The City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department will be hosting a LEADER Academy for 15-25 year olds interested in learning about part time, entry-level, careers in Park and Recreation. Upon graduation, they will have learned about working with individuals of various ages, disabilities, and seniors in the area of arts and crafts, sports, and special events. They will also learn about CPR/First Aid, San Diego Civics, Resume Writing, and Interview Skills. The course is free and it is easy to register. The deadline is Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Register at www.SDRecConnect.com (Activity code 45073).
For additional questions: (619) 235-1138 KCastello@sandiego.gov
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Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-Op Scholarship
For the third year, the Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-Op is offering two $1,000 scholarships for college-bound high school seniors.
This scholarship is intended to assist students in our local community in furthering their education. With this scholarship, Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market, a California food cooperative, is reaching out to extend knowledge and appreciation of the cooperative business model in order to effect change.
Download the Application Here.
Deadline: March 1, 2018. |
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Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Scholarship
Here’s How You Win:
Be a current or upcoming college student and be able to prove you’re enrolled or will be enrolled, and then fill out the form below.
Winners will be picked on January 3, 2018. (Winners are chosen by a random drawing; everyone has an equal chance to win.) If you win, Leo Hamel will email you to confirm your mailing address, and send you a check in the mail for $1,000.
Leo Hamel will announce the winner on their company blog, and contestants who don’t win can apply for the next year’s scholarship.
To Be Eligible:
You must be a graduating senior in high school or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college.
Leo Hamel reserves the right to verify the date of your high school graduation and/or college enrollment. If a winner, you understand that you must give permission for your name to be used on Leo Hamel’s website and in social media posts.
https://www.leohamel.com/scholarships
Deadline: January 2, 2018 |
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1000 Girls, 1000 Futures
The New York Academy of Sciences is delighted to announce the open application for year 3 of the 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program! They had an amazing second year and are excited to once again offer this unique endeavor designed to encourage more young women to participate and stay in STEM fields. Students work with professional STEM mentors on communication, leadership, critical thinking, and college readiness over the course of 11 months. Everything happens on a free, accessible online platform to maximize flexibility in scheduling.
Apply today and join this amazing community of female STEM leaders! (Heard about this through your partnership with the San Diego Unified School District? Use our referral code and get your application reviewed faster! Enter #SanDiegoUSD in the field that asks “Referred by.”)
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STEM Scholars
The New York Academy of Sciences’ new mentoring initiative was designed for students and participants of any gender, and follow a three-pillared model of virtual programming: one to one mentorship, coursework for students to develop their 21st century skills, and complete network access for everyone in the program. Apply today to be part of an exciting new initiative to continue to create strong, well-rounded STEM leaders! (Heard about this through your partnership with the San Diego Unified School District? Use our referral code and get your application reviewed faster! Enter #SanDiegoUSD in the field that asks “Referred by.”)
STEM Scholars Program
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