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CEEB Code: 331-965 Mrs. Joanna Scotch is our High School Guidance Counselor. ******************************** College Search New York's Private Colleges and Universities - www.nycolleges.org The State University of New York (SUNY) - www.suny.edu ********************************** Scholarships Adirondack Community College Foundation Dixon Foundation Scholarship - A $3,000 ($1,500 fall/$1,500 spring) scholarship established by Mr. E.O. Dixon who has a farm in Washington County. The scholarship is for a Washington County student in the top 20% of his/her graduating class and is in need of financial assistance. The student must be pursuing a degree in Business or Technology. The deadline is April 1. Adirondack Paralegal Association - $500 to a graduating senior who will pursue educational opportunities in an accredited vocational or academic program. Applicants must be a resident of Warren, Washington or Saratoga County. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is March 10. Adirondack Runners - To be eligible a student must be a high school senior in Warren, Washington, Hamilton, Essex and Saratoga Counties or high school seniors who are members-in-good-standing with The Adirondack Runners. More information and application packet is available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 2. The American Legion - A 152 page book titled "Need a Lift," which lists scholarships, grants and loans that students might qualify for it is available at www.needalift.org Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York - Must be related to or be a firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York. www.firedistnys.com The deadline is the first Saturday in March. AT & T and BBB (Better Business Bureau) - The AT & T and BBB Science & Technology Scholarship. www.upstateny.bbb.org The deadline is January 10. AXA Achievement Community Scholarship - www.axaachievement.com The deadline is February 15. BBB (Better Business Bureau) - The Student of Intregrity Scholarship. Application available at www.upstateny.bbb.org The dealine is January 14. Best Buy Scholarship - Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships The deadline is February 15. BRANNY Scholarship Award - Students planning a career in construction who will attend a 2 or 4 year accredited college and have a 3.0 GPA. The application must be postmarked by January 11. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Burger King Scholars Program - www.bk.com/scholars Apply online from October 15, 2007 - February 15. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - www.coca-colascholars.org The deadline is October 31. Cornell University Cooperative Extension Washington County Master Gardener Scholarship Incentive Award $250 to students interested in horticulture, agriculture, environmental studies, forestry or related fields. More information and application are available in the Guidance Office. The deadlin is May 16. Daughters of the American Revolution - www.dar.org Deadline is January 10 Elks National Foundation- www.elks.org/enf/scholars Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is January 9 Empire State Potato Growers, Inc. - www.empirepotatogrowers.com Open to anyone in the potato industry. The deadline is January 15 Fort Edward Historical Association - Entry forms and detailed information are available from the high school art teacher or the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 5. Fort Edward Teachers Association - This scholarship is for a student who plans to enter teaching as a profession. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 14. Glens Falls Community Theatre - Two $1,000 scholarships to students who will pursue a degree in music, music education, drama, dance or technical theater. Applications are in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 1. Carol Hartman Memorial School-To-Work Scholarship - Sponsored by the Saratoga-Adirondack Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) and Longfellow's Restaurant Scholarship Award program. $500 to a BOCES student graduating in June 2008 and residing in Saratoga, Washington, or Warren counties. More information in the Guidance Office. The deadling is April 4. Hudson River Community Credit Union - Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is April 1. New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and New York State Showpeople's Association - Six $1,000 scholarships to be awarded annually. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in an agricultural or fair management related field. Applications must be downloaded from the NYSAAF website, www.nyfairs.org Deadline is the second Saturday in April. Grace Ryan Newell Memorial Scholarship - $500 scholarship given annually in memory of Grace Ryan Newell, Fort Edward High School Class of 1929, to a member of the Fort Edward High School graduating class who plans on furthering his/her education at an institution of higher learning. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 15. Robert J. Nolan Foundation Scholarship - Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 16. McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship - www.info@mckelveyfoundation.org or telephone 1-877-625-3583 The deadline is January 15. New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and New York State Showpeople's Association - Six $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually. Applications must be downloaded from the NYSAAF website, www.nyfairs.org The deadline is the second Saturday in April. Steven & Scott Nicholson Memorial Scholarship - Offered by the Capital Area Chapter of Head Mechanics' Association - The applicant must be the son or daughter of school transportation department personnel whose employer is a dues paying member of the Capital Area Chapter of the Head Mechanics' Association. More information is available in the Guidance Office. The Deadline is June 13. North Country Weather - $500 for the freshman year and additional $500 for the subsequent year with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 of higher. Must have a GPA of 3.0 (85) or higher and be accepted to a four year college with a major in the Earth Sciences. More information is in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 15. Price Chopper's Golub Foundation - Several scholarships at www.pricechopper.com Click on Community and then Scholarships. The deadline is March 15. Applicants can only apply for one scholarship. Retiree Council Ten - Applicants will indicate his/her intention to become an educator. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Applications must be postmarked by March 15. The Sandy Hill Foundation - Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The grants will be for $1,750 each. The deadline is April 1. Clarence (Butch) William Shaw Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 in memory of Clarence (Butch) William Shaw who graduated from Fort Edward High School in 1961. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 15. St. Mary's Parish College Scholarships -Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at www.stmarysparishscholar.com/ The deadline is April 18. TCT Federal Credit Union - Scholarship applications may be requested at any branch. Open to members of TCT Federal Credit Union. The deadline is January 25. Tri-County Branch NY Division Woman's National FARM & GARDEN Association, Inc - This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior or advanced student who will be attending college with a major in an agricultural, or environmental, forestry, horticultural or oceanographic related field. More information and application are available in the Guidance Office. The deadling is May 2. Tri County Council Vietnam Era Veterans -Four $1,000 scholarships. Scholarship is open to CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN of Honorably Discharged Veterans of ALL conflicts. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is April 15. Wal Mart - www.walmartfoundation.org The deadline is January 14. Warren Washington County Medical Alliance - $1,000. Applicant must be a resident of Warren or Washington County at the time of application. Applicant must have a minimum GPS of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. Applicants should be planning to pursue a health related courst of study. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is April 30. Washington County Association of Street and Highway Officials - The Annual Ralph E. McKernon Memorial Scholarship Award - $1,500 to a student who has been accepted in the field of engineering. Preference given to a student who enters the Civil Engineering field. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is May 1. Zonta Club of Glens Falls, New York - Applications are available in the Guidance Office or can be downloaded at www.ZontaDistrict2.org/GlensFalls Applications must be received by April. Please allow three days for mailing time. Zonta Club of Glens Falls, New York - "Young Women in Public Affairs" and the Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award for voluntary service -Each winner will receive $400 and be a guest at the annual Intercity Dinner. More detailed information and applications are in the Guidance Office. The deadline is March 25. Scholarship Search: www.fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid Information and Search: www.hesc.org FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - www.fafsa.ed.gov TAP (New York State Tuition Assistance Program) - www.hesc.org **********************************
SAT Testing Dates
Registration Deadlines Test Dates Regular Late December 5 October 31 November 12 January 23 December 15 December 30 March 13 February 4 February 18 May 1 March 25 April 8 June 5 April 29 May 13 ACT Testing Dates Registration Deadlines Test Dates Regular Late December 12 November 6 November 7 - 20 February 6 * January 5 January 6 - 15 April 10 March 5 March 6 - 19 June 12 May 7 May 8 - 21 *No test centers scheduled in New York State for February test date. ******************************** To register online for the SAT - www.collegeboard.com/reg To register online for the ACT - www.actstudent.org  2008-2009 Marking Periods Close: First marking period - November 16th Second marking period - January 29th Third marking period - April 16th Fourth marking period - June 24th Report cards are issued one week after marks close with the exception of the fourth marking period. The end of the year report cards will be issued on June 30th.
Message to Parents: To schedule a parent-teacher conference please telephone Mrs. Scotch at 747-4973, Extension 123.
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Fort Edward UFSD
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