Friday Update 11/15/2019

Class of 2020 – Ordering and Paying for Caps and Gowns

There is a two-step process for seniors to order their caps and gowns.  The first step took place during Advisory on Friday, November 8^th.   The seniors (who were present during Advisory) were able to access the Jostens website and put in their name, height, weight, and contact information.  The second step is to now go back onto the website and pay for their caps and gowns.  Any senior who was not able to get on the website during Advisory OR was not present during Advisory can now go on the website and complete both steps - put in their information AND pay for their cap and gown.

Please note that the order deadline is Friday, November 29th!

Jostens Cap/Gown/Tassel/Stole Ordering Website

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1065285/Westford-Academy/-/1220657811/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1221152952/

Sample Graduation 2020 Cap/Gown/Tassel/Stole

https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/friday-email/files/sample-graduation-2020-cap-gown-tassel-stole

Scholarships/Contests

2020 Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students
Visit jfklibrary.org/essaycontest for more information

Seton Hall's Sustainable Development Challenge
Submit a 300-500 word statement that describes an innovative approach or idea you have for addressing one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Deadline: March 1, 2020
All sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible
Visit www.shu.edu/UNchallenge for more details and to enter.

Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2021 is eligible
All applications must be completed online and submitted by 5pm on Thursday January 16, 2020
Visit www.coolidgescholars.org for more information

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation’s namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is February 1, 2020 by 5:00 pm ET.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University
Open to current sophomores and juniors
Program dates: June 21-28, 2020
Application opens January 6
Application deadline is March 1, 2020

University of Miami’s Summer Scholars Program For students seeking to gain hands-on college experience in a more condensed format, we also offer a two-week, non-credit academy program, where they’ll enjoy an intense experiential learning environment.Explore our two options: Limited Scholarship Opportunities are available for students who qualify. To be considered, eligible applicants must complete both the Summer Scholars application and the scholarship application and submit supporting documents by the March 1 deadline. Students who meet the requirements for our need-based scholarship may also qualify for application fee reduction waivers. Three-week Summer Scholars Program (credit): For high school sophomores and juniors The program runs July 4–24, 2020 Two-week, UM Academies (non-credit): For high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors The program runs July 4–17, 2020 Students who apply before December 1, 2019, can use waiver code “EARLYBIRD” to receive 50 percent off the application fee.* Students are encouraged to apply early to reserve space in their preferred program. To contact an enrollment advisor or to request more information call us at 305-284-4000 Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, creative writing, or information technology. Please find information to share with your students about our academic camps below:

• 3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp - Students will study 3D object modeling and printing starting with the basics of a 3D printer. After learning the fundamentals, they will practice designing objects.
• Build a Bot and Code It Too - Students will gain hands-on experiences in coding, wiring electronics, and building robots through the open source software and hardware. This camp is an introduction into the world of coding robotics and electronics. 
• Camp Psych - Students will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
• Civil War Era Studies Camp - Students will get to enjoy historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania while studying the American Civil War History through lectures, field trips, and unique learning experiences. They will explore the circumstances leading to the war, investigate significant battles during the war, and explore the condition of the United States after the war. 
• Young Writers' Workshop - Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
• Civil War Institute Summer Conference - Scholarship - The High School Student Scholarship component of Gettysburg College's annual Civil War Institute summer conference provides high school students an opportunity to explore the history of the Civil War era on the site of the war's most decisive battle. 

Duke University Summer Session’s 2020 Programs NOW LIVE!

Heads up, students! The 2020 Duke University Summer Session info is ready for you! Check it out here.

Ask yourself: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Are you conducting ground-breaking research? Maybe you’re already a leader crafting policies that have a global impact. Or, are you tackling the world’s most complex challenges? At Duke University Summer Session you will take a thrilling first step toward your future success!

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES/INFORMATION SESSIONS

Fitchburg State University Open House
November 16
Register at fitchburgstate.edu/visit

Springfield College Super Saturday
November 23 and December 7
Learn more at springfield.edu/visit