Guidance Grapevine

The Wendy High School Heisman 2008 Application is now available: www.wendyheisman.com
Seniors only who have atleast a "B" average and participate in at least oneof the 32 offically sanctioned sports. Completed application due by Oct. 1, 2008

MeritAid.com Makes college more rewarding than ever. www.meritaid.com/counselor

Community Service Option: The Maine State Museum hosts a really big event called Bug-Maine-ia. Tues. Sept 16 set-up 2:30-5 contact kris.weeks-oliveri@maine.gov for more information.

Sunday Spetember 23 from 2-4:30 pm College Fair. Driving Directions can be found on www.usm.maine.edu/generalinfo.tm. For an up to date listing of participating institutions see: www.meacc.org/cf_fall.cfm. Bring peel and stick labels with your name, address, e-mail and telephone # to put on inquiry cards for colleges to contact you.

To our students and families: As school counselors, our most effective work with you is accomplished through collaboration. It is in that spirit that this website has been prepared for your use. It will provide you with valuable resources. Some pages are strictly informational; others will acquaint you with things to look for, to question, and to consider when helping your student make future plans. For answers to individual questions, you may want to call and speak with your student’s counselor at Gardiner Area High School. (207) 582-3150

This newsletter provides students and parents with information on everything from program offerings, diverse learning opportunities to important deadlines and general Guidance information.
College Night is in October
College night is an informational meeting for all parents interested in learning more about the college process. Speakers from area colleges and the guidance office attend and give insight on how the college process works. Several handouts are available and a question and answer session will be available. Students and parents are encouraged to attend.

GGCAC presents a college visit to

Worcester Polytechnical Institute
Becker College
Clark University

Thursday, September 18, 2008

6:00 AM Leave GAHS (front lobby)
9:30 AM Arrive at WPI
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM WPI Campus Tour
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Information Session
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Walk to Becker
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch at Becker
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Tour & Information Session
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Clark University
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tour & Information Session
4:00 PM Leave Worcester
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Supper at Burger King/
Popeye’s in Kennebunk
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Travel to GAHS

Gardiner Area High School College Visits
Student Excusal and Make-Up Agreement

The Greater Gardiner College Access Committee has made it possible for students to visit college campuses this year. College visits that cause students to miss class time must be approved in advance in order to be considered excusable absences. This form needs to be completed prior to a planned absence in order to be considered an excused absence. Once the form is completed, please return it to the guidance office.

Student Name: ________________________________ Grade _________ O Day

The above student requests excusal from classes on

Thursday, September 18, 2008
College visit to:

Worcester Polytech Institute
Becker College
Clark University

Students should meet in lobby at 6:00 AM Anticipated return to school is 8:30 PM

Permission Slip Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2008

Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores
first come/first served

Contract A or Contract B must be selected by the student and his/her teachers

Contract A: I agree to do all homework and to give my work to the appropriate teachers prior to leaving. I will also agree to be responsible for any tests, quizzes, or projects that are assigned. I will meet my academic obligations upon my return.

Contract B: I agree that all homework will be done within three school days upon my return to school. I also agree to be responsible for any tests, quizzes, or projects that are assigned. I will meet my academic obligations upon my return.

Period Subject Contract (s) Teacher Signature
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2
3
4

____________________________________ __________________________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Parent/Guardian phone number in case of emergency: _________________________

___________________________________________ _______________________
Administrator Signature Date

College, University, and Military Representatives

September 1, 2008

The following colleges, universities and military branches have scheduled visits with the guidance department. Seniors and juniors interested in attending the information sessions must sign up in the guidance office at least three days prior to the appointment time.

September
Monday Sept 22 10:00 AM Saint Anselms
Monday Sept 22 10:45 AM Utica College
Tuesday Sept 23 10:00 AM Carnegie Melon

October
Monday Oct 6 1:15 PM NESCOM
Thursday Oct 9 1:00 PM UNE
Tuesday Oct 21 12:00 PM UMF
Wednesday Oct 22 10:00 AM Wheelock
Tuesday, Oct 28 8:00 AM Unity
Thursday, Oct 30 8:30 AM Rogers & Williams
Friday Oct 31 11:30 AM UMO

November
Tuesday Nov 18 8:00 AM USM

Sign up in the guidance office

PSATs - October
With the new state format juniors interested in taking the PSATs will take them on the same day as all sophomores at the high school. Cost for the test will be announced 3 weeks before the test but is generally around the $14 range. It is important for Juniors to take this test not only as a good 2nd practice for the SAT but they may want to be considered for National Merit Scholarship. PSAT scores for sophomore year are not considered for scholarship.

SATs - May/June
All juniors are mandated by the state to take the SAT I Reasoning Test in May. This test will be administered at the high school. More specific information will be provided during the winter months. Juniors may want to retest in June.