COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS NEWSLETTER

This is the first newsletter of the school year. Newsletters will be sent out monthly. In each issue, you will find information about: college fairs, scholarships, college and career planning, ACT/SAT test dates, and important dates to note.

By: Latasha Harvey

Important Information

TOPICS PAGE

PSAT 1 ASVAB 1 UMSL Bridge 2

Program ACT/SAT 3-4 2020 Graduation Requirements 5 NACAC 7 Infinite Scholar 7 HBCU Scholarship Workshop 8 #CAP College Fair 9 The National Society of Black Engineers 12 College visit to HCH 13 College Bus 14 Tour

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The window has opened for all

sophomores and juniors to

register for the PSAT/NMSQT.

The PSAT/NMSQT is a

preliminary practice version of

the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude

Test which is a college

admission test).

The test will be administered on

Wednesday, October 16,

2019 at 7:45 -11:30 a.m.

in room F102 here at

Hazelwood Central.

The cost of the PSAT Test

is $17.00.

All payment should be taken to

the Cashier Office NO LATER

THAN Wednesday, OCTOBER 9,

2019. CASH ONLY accepted for

payment. Once the students

make a payment, they will

receive a free study guide.

ASVAB TEST

If you are interested in taking the ASVAB test,

please see Mrs. Adams to sign-up. The ASVAB will be given on Monday, October

28, 2019 at Hazelwood Central in Room E107. The test will begin at 8:00 a.m.-

11:00 a.m. and take approximately 3 hours.

The test is available for all grade 10, 11 and 12

students. There is no charge to take the test. Students will assume no

obligation to join the military by taking the

ASVAB test.

For more information on

specific branches, stop by

Mr. Elmore office to get

sign-up to speak with

different recruiters.

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All applicants must submit a completed

application (online), a teacher

recommendation letter, and high school

transcript. The deadline is Friday, September

13, 2019. ***If you have any questions or

need application information, please contact

Monica Fleisher at 314-516-5192 or email

fleisherm@umsl.edu.

The University of

Missouri – St. Louis Bridge

Program is recruiting for

the 2019-2020 Saturday

Academy for students in

9th-12th grade. The

Saturday Academy is held

the first two Saturdays of

the month.

The program begins

October 2019 through

March 2020 from 7:45

a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Academy offers

academics enrichment

courses in mathematics,

science, written and

oral communication,

career research,

personal and

professional

development, college

planning and ACT

preparation. Students

that are eligible to

participate in the

Saturday Academy

Program must meet the

following criteria:

Currently enrolled

in grades 9-12

A 2.5 or higher

cumulative grade

point average

UMSL ST. Louis BRIDGE SATURDAY ACADEMY PROGRAM

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ACT Test Date ACT Registration Deadline

ACT Scores Available

September 14,2019 August 16, 2019 September 24; Oct 10, 2019

October 26, 2019 September 27, 2019 November 12; Nov 26, 2019

December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 December 24, 2019; Jan 7, 2020

February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 February 18; Mar 3, 2020

April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 April 14; April 28, 2020

June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 June 23; July 7, 2020

July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 July 28; Aug 11, 2020

SAT Test Date SAT Registration Deadline

SAT Scores Available

August 24, 2019 July 24, 2019 September 16, 2019

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October 05, 2019 September 5, 2019 October 18-24, 2019

November 2, 2019 October 2, 2019 November 16, 2019

December 7, 2019 November 7, 2019 December 20-26, 2019

March 14, 2020 February 13, 2020 March 27-31, 2020

May 02, 2020 April 02, 2020 May 15-21, 2020

June 06, 2020 May 06, 2020 July 15, 2020

Test fee per test option

ACT (No Writing)

$52.00 - Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register).

ACT (With Writing)

$68.00- Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if

valid codes are provided when you register). The $16.00 writing test fee is refundable, on written request, if you are absent on test day or switch to the ACT (No Writing) before testing begins.

Late registration fee (U.S. or Canada only)

Add $30.00- For registration or test date change submitted during the late period for a national test date.

******You can get a fee waiver if you receive free/reduced lunch. Fee

waivers DO NOT cover late fees.

**Register at act.org

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Graduation Requirements

2020

The requirements for graduation are as follows and are in accordance with the requirements established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:

o English Language Art 4 credits

o Mathematics 4 credits

o Science 3 credits

o Social Studies 3 credits

o Fine Arts 1 credit

o Practical Arts 1 credit

o Personal Finance .5 credit

o Health Education .5 credit

o Physical Education 1

o Electives 6

o Total 24 Credits

o If you have any doubt regarding graduation requirements or credits, see

your counselor IMMEDIATELY.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-

NC-SA

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The St. Louis National

College Fair will be held on

Sunday, October 20, 2019

at Saint Louis University-

Simon Recreation Center.

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. You

must register before attending

the fair.

Gotomyncf.com

The St. Louis National

College Fair is

FREE!!!!!!!!

INFINITE SCHOLARS PROGRAM The free scholarship fair is on Sunday, September 22,

2019 at Saint Louis University - 20 North Grand Blvd.

in the Busch Student Center.

Time: 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Some colleges will be

o accepting students

o awarding scholarships

Bring multiple copies of

o Transcripts

o ACT/SAT test scores

o Letter of recommendations

o An essay titled” Why I want to attend

College”

o A resume

o Dress for SUCCESS

Register online: www.infitescholars.org so that

your information can be downloaded to every

college that has established a website link.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Omicron Theta Omega Chapter

& Harris Stowe- State University Presents

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

HBCU Awareness

College Fair Saturday, September 28, 2019

11:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Harris – Stowe State University

Emerson Performance Art Building

FREE ADMISSION, ALL STUDENTS WELCOME, FREE GIVEAWAYS, MEET WITH MULTIPLE HBCU REPS

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The #CAP Program is FREE program designed to assist high school students andtheir families with the college application process. Participating students will meet monthly and receive assitance with college applications, preparation for the ACT/ SAT, and assistance with personal statements and scholarship essays. Students will also receive help with identifying scholarships and navigating the financial aid process.

College Admission

Process

When: Saturday,

September 07, 2019

Where: Lucas

Crossing Elementary

School

7837 Natural Bridge

Road

St. Louis, Mo 63121

Time: 1-3 PM

# CAP

College Admissions Process

When: Saturday, September 07, 2019

Where: Lucas Crossing Elementary School

7837 Natural Bridge Road

St. Louis, MO 63121

Time: 1-3 pm

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When: Saturday, October 5, 2019

Time: 9:00 A.M- 4:00 P.M.

Where: Harris- Stowe State University

Henry Givens Administration Building

3026 Laclede Avenue St. Louis, Mo 63103

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St. Louis HBCU Alumni Association

2019 Scholarship Summit

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Schedule

9:00 am- 9:30 am- Opening Session

9:30 am- 11:30 am- Student and parent workshop

11:30 am-12:30 pm- Lunchtime Rally with

entertainment

12:30 pm- 1:30 pm- HBCU Experience Panel

1:30 pm- 3:30 pm- Scholarship Fair with

community Vendors and HBCU tables

3:30 pm- 4:00 pm- Networking and Wrap up

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The National Society of Black Engineers-

Alumni Extension

(NSBE-AE) St. Louis Gateway Chapter

Presents the

NSBE- Jr. Program

Engineering, Science, Math and Technology

For 6th-12th Graders

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month

First Meeting – September 21st

St. Louis Community College- Florissant Valley

3400 Pershall Road

Engineering Building E-282

Ferguson, Mo 63135

Parents are always invited and welcome to participate

For additional information, please contact

Ronald Moore: (314)229-3713 or pci@nsbe-stl.org

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College Visits to HCH

Who: University of Missouri- St. Louis

When: Monday, September 9 @ 9:15 a.m.

Who: Washington University

When: Friday, September 13 @ 9:15 a.m.

Who: Fontbonne University

When: Friday, September 27 @ 1:30 p.m.

**** Sign up in the Guidance Office before school starts the morning of the visits.

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If you are college bound, and need more

information regarding the College Bus Tour

contact David Swingler at (314)305-9290 or e-

mail at dswingler22@yahoo.com

COLLEGE BUS TOUR The College Connection is

hosting a Fall College Bus Tour.

The College Connection Tour

will be held on (September 12-

13, 2019). The students will

have the opportunity to visit

Lincoln University, Central

Missouri State University,

Central Missouri and Southern

Illinois University Carbondale.

This campus visit gives students

the opportunity to get a

firsthand view of college and

campus life. The cost of the

trip is $175 which includes

hotel, transportation, meals,

college tour shirt and campus

tours. Students are responsible

for 1 meal (dinner Saturday

night). There are ONLY 24 slots

available.

Student Requirements

Must be a 10th-12th

grader

All students must

have 80% attendance

and no disciplinary

actions.

All students must

have a 2.5 GPA

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LET MAKE IT A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR HAWKS!

2019-2020