High School Happenings YEAR OF THE CHARGER!
January 11, 2017
Schoolwide Announcements Midterm Examinations: Midterm exams will be administered in classes beginning on January 23, 2017 and ending on February 1, 2017. There will be regular dismissals on these days and the schedule will remain the same. Report Card conferences will be held by appointment on Thursday, th February 9 from 4 pm – 6pm.
Save the Date: The Father / Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 25th, from 6 pm – 9 pm. Ticket information will follow!
Counseling Updates •
Congratulations to all seniors accepted to colleges so far! Please see the list below for an up-to-date list of college acceptances!
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Congratulations to senior Emily Coulter for being a recipient of the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship of $1000! The award was given to a student who demonstrates leadership and community service.
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On Wednesday, January 18, a current nurse practitioner will be in Mrs. MacConnell’s office for a Q&A session. Students interested in becoming nurses can come and find out more about nursing school and work. E-Mail Mrs. MacConnell to RSVP!
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Keep updated on counseling info such as scholarships and programs by checking out Mrs. MacConnell’s blog on the PACS website! Click “college & career” at the top left corner of the website, and then “blog.”
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High school students and adults are welcome to register for Temple University’s Art Weekend Workshops! Workshops in topics such as photography, graphic design, architecture, oil painting, and more are offered for 6 Saturdays. Tuition is $300, but Mrs. MacConnell has scholarship forms worth $75 towards it. See Mrs. MacConnell for more information!
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Students ages 16-18 interested in the field of engineering- Rutgers University is offering a week-long program this summer to introduce students to a variety of engineering areas such as aerospace, biomedical, forensic, mechanical, and more. Go here for an application- http://summer.rutgers.edu/precollege-academies/apply
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The applications for some of Drexel University’s summer programs have opened. Check out all of the different major areas that they offer programs inhttp://drexel.edu/undergrad/summer/
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The deadline to register for the March SAT is February 10. The deadline to register for the February ACT is January 13.
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Duke University is offering a summer academy for students in grades 9-12. The programs are on topics such as global leaders, entrepreneurs, and more. Go here for more information- http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/duke-summeracademy. Female students who receive free or reduced lunch, remember- there are funds available for you for programs like this!
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A reminder to seniors and their parents/guardians- you should be working on completing the FAFSA as soon as possible! Contact Mrs. MacConnell or call the PHEAA offices if you need assistance!
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Working papers are available on Thursday afternoons ONLY from 2:56-3:15pm. Students can get an application outside of Mrs. MacConnell’s door. Applications must be signed by a parent and accompanied by proof of age (birth cert, state ID, passport, etc.
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Widener University The University of Alabama Drexel University University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Indiana University of Pennsylvania Drexel University Drexel University Penn State University Holy Family La Salle CCP Drexel University Gwynedd Mercy University Holy Family La Salle Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Mercy University Penn State Abington CCP Arcadia University Bloomsburg University Kutztown University Penn State Abington Arcadia University Kutztown University Gwynedd Mercy University Bucks County Community College Full Sail Shippensburg University Holy Family East Stroudsburg Millersville Bloomsburg Nova Southeastern University Seton Hall University Cabrini Arcadia University LaSalle University Cabrini University Millersville University
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Penn State University Holy Family LaSalle Kutztown Arcadia Penn State University Temple University Widener University East Stroudsburg Penn State Hazleton Albright Cabrini Colby Sawyer Keystone College Mount St. Mary University Drexel Cabrini CCP Penn State Worthington Scranton Penn state Worthington Scranton Cabrini Central Penn Drexel Temple Delaware Valley University Kutztown University California University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University Immaculata University Manor College University of Pittsburg Titusville Alvernia University Drexel Albright Bloomsburg York Mansfield West Chester University Widener University Kuztown University Holy Family University DeSales University Wesley Penn State East Stroudsburg Widener University East Stroudsburg
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Drexel Widener Widener Bloomsburg University Mansfield University Clarion University East Stroudsburg University Bucks County Community College West Chester University Saint Peter's University Shippensburg University Alvernia University Saint Peter's University University of the Sciences Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Delaware Valley Arcadia University Albright Elizabethtown East Stroudsburg U Millersville Rider U Cabrini Widener University East Stroudsburg University Kutztown University
Philadelphia Academy Charter School would be honored by your presence at the 5 th Annual Scienc e Fair Award C eremony Thursday, February 2, 20 16 You are invited to a luncheon to honor your student, which will take plac e before the awards. The luncheon will begin at 12: 30 pm in the gym Plea se RSVP to Mrs. Joyce Z eka jzeka@ k12 pacs.org or contact her with any questions or concerns. The Science Department and Administrations looks forward to seeing you there!
