Monthly Archives: September 2013

Attention Sophomores: HOBY

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The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program is once again being offered to high school sophomores.

“HOBY is a widely acclaimed international program which provides lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential.  HOBY also seeks to motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society through understanding and action based on effective and compassionate leadership.”

 

HOBY leadership seminar is scheduled from May 15-18, 2014 at Shippensburg University.  At the seminar, you will join other sophomores from Pennsylvania and you will have the opportunity to question and interact with outstanding leaders in business, education, government, and other professions.  All 10th graders may apply.  There is no cost to attend the seminar.  Visit www.hoby.org for more information.

 

If you are in the 10th grade and you think you possess leadership qualities and/or you have demonstrated leadership in the past, you should consider applying.  Stop by the Guidance Office to pick up an application.  Applications require students to complete a 150 word essay.  Applications are due back to the Guidance office no later than Monday November 11th.

 

Please contact Mrs. Devine (x 21914 or amy_devine@swsd.k12.pa.us ) if you have questions or want more information about this excellent opportunity.

College Visits this Week

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Monday, September 30     East Stroudsburg University

 

Tuesday, October 1     Bloomsburg University

 

Wednesday, October 2     Alvernia University

 

Thursday, October 3     West Virginia University

 

Friday, October 4        York College

 

 

Any 11th or 12th grader interested, please stop in Guidance to sign up for this visit.   All visits will take place at 2:35 PM.   

Susquehanna University Fall Action Days

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Susquehanna invites you to join their faculty for a day of exploration.  Susquehanna’s Action Days are tailored to your specific academic area.  The dates of the fall’s Action Days are as follows:

Business Action Day – Monday, Oct 7th

Science Action Day – Friday, Oct. 18th

Arts and Liberal Arts Action Day – Monday, Oct. 21st

Writing Action Day – Monday, Nov. 4th

In addition to the two hour workshop with their faculty, they offer campus tours, complimentary lunches and a career planning session.  This is a great opportunity to interact with college professor and explore university life.

Registration and additional information can be found by visiting http://www.susqu.edu/actiondays

College Rep Visits (September 23 – 27)

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Representatives from the following colleges will be visiting the the Guidance Office next week.  These visits are open to all 11th and 12th grade students.   All visits are scheduled for 2:30 pm in the Guidance office.  Interested students should stop in Guidance to sign up.

Monday, September 23     Salisbury University

Tuesday, September 24   Albright College

Wednesday, September 25   Lynchburg College

Thursday, September 26        Wilson College


College Rep Visits (Sept. 17 – 20)

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Representatives from the following colleges will be visiting the the Guidance Office next week.  These visits are open to all 11th and 12th grade students.   All visits are scheduled for 2:30 pm in the Guidance office.  Interested students should stop in Guidance to sign up.

 

Lebanon Valley College             Tuesday, September 17

 

West Chester University          Wednesday, September 18

 

Hood College       Thursday, September 19

 

Clarion University               Friday, September 20

Hanover Area College/Career Night

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The Rotary Club of Hanover and Area High Schools welcomes you to the Hanover Area College/Career Night on Monday, September 23rd. This program is a great opportunity for high school students and their parents to learn about college and post graduation educational opportunities.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, September 23, 2013

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Location: Hanover Senior High School

401 Moul Ave., Hanover, PA 17331

SAT/PSAT Announcements

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PSAT – 10th and 11th grade
The PSAT will be held on Wednesday, October 16th during periods 1 and 2.  The PSAT is intended for college-bound students.   This test is the single best preparation for the SAT that a student can get.  We encourage students to consider taking the PSAT in both 10th and 11th grades.
PSAT registration forms have been distributed to all 10th and 11th grade students in their class meetings.  Additional forms are also available in the guidance office.   There is a $15 fee to take this test.  Registration forms are due to the Guidance Office by Monday, October 7th.   Please register soon!
SAT – 12th grade
SWHS will administer the SAT and SAT subject tests on Saturday, October 5th and Saturday, November 2nd.  Students may register at www.sat.collegeboard.org.  Please sign up soon. Regular registration deadline for the October 5th SAT is Friday, September 6th. Registration deadlines are approaching!
Students who receive free or reduced lunches are entitled to an SAT fee waiver.  Please see your counselor for the waiver.