THE DAILY BULLETIN
CANYON HIGH SCHOOL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013
GENERAL
VAL-O-GRAMS: The last day to buy your Val-o-gram is next Tuesday, the 12th. Be sure to find a choir member or come to the choir room to buy your Val-o-gram. For your $7, your special someone will receive a song, a flower, and some candy. You only have 5 school days left. Don't miss this chance to do something really special and unique for your special someone or special friend.
TUTORING CANCELED: After school tutoring with Mrs. Denny on Thursday is canceled this week. Sorry! See you next week at 3.
ARE YOU TAKING THE SAT SOON? If so, you are encouraged to take a prep class that will help you succeed. Tier One, one of the largest SAT preparation providers in Southern California, is once again holding prep classes right here at Canyon High School. These classes will run a full 20 hours in total length, be taught by a skilled and specially trained SAT instructor, will include two proctored exams and will cover material for the entire test (the Math, Critical Reading and Writing sections). The only fee involved in this program is $90 to cover the cost of materials. If you’re interested in the prep classes, please see your counselor to get more information about registering. You need to register ASAP to ensure a seat in the class.
ATTENTION CSF SPRING APPLICANTS-The membership list for Spring semester has been posted in the library. The list includes those seniors who have qualified as life members and earned the CSF seal on their diploma. Congratulations to all our new and continuing members. You can also check out the list online on the CSF page.
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CHSPE): The California High School Proficiency Examination will be administered on March 16, 2013. The registration deadline is Feb. 15, 2013 and the cost is $110.00. This exam is for students interested in an alternative to graduating from high school so they could move ahead to higher education or prepare for a career. You can earn the legal equivalent of a high school diploma by proving your proficiency in basic skills though the CHSPE exam. You must be 16-years old, or, if 15, must be in your last semester of 10th grade. Apply online at www.chspe.net.
FOR 10th and 11th Graders - If you are interested in college after high school, YOU ARE INVITED!
Get ADVICE and ANSWERS about College Admissions and Financial Aid!
Valencia Tutors - on Monday, February 18th, 6pm., at Valencia Tutors, 18986 Soledad Canyon Road, Laura, a graduate of the UCLA College Admission Program, will be offering an information session, call 661.210.8500 to reserve your spot.
College Bound Strategies will be in the Canyon High Library, Thursday, Feb. 28th, 7-8pm. They will answer your questions about college selection, financial aid for college, and planning for college. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? Bring them - this is an opportunity to ask an expert!
HEY COWBOYS! Looking for weekend plans that’ll contribute to a good cause and have a good, fun time at the same time? Well look no further! SOS and a few other clubs will be hosting a fundraising night at the Valencia Ice Station on Saturday, Feb. 9th from 7:15 pm -9:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now for this week only for $12. Tickets include admission and skate rentals. You can purchase your tickets from any officer in SOS. American Red Cross Club, A Little Goes a Long Way, and Key Club. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross service line of Armed Forces. See you at the Ice Station!
MEETINGS
BIBLE CLUB--Come to the Bible Club TODAY at lunch in the choir room. Get some food and enjoy some time with other students. Everyone is welcome.
POLITICAL DEBATE CLUB meets Friday at lunch in E1. This week’s topic: North Korean aggression toward the US.
FCA MEETING this Friday at lunch in room G206. There will be food so come check it out. Everyone is welcome..
Canyon's GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) Club will meet TODAY during lunch in A-Lecture Hall. New members are ALWAYS welcome. If your New Year's Resolution was to make new friends, come by and check us out!
Attention all DFY IT MEMBERS. Mandatory meeting this Friday in H-1. We will be preparing our signs for our video shoot and meeting our DFY IT officers. Remember to complete your community service sheets and bring them in if you have them on Friday. We had 15 members who up last meeting, let’s get everyone there this Friday. Meeting starts at 12:25 in H-1.
SENIORS
SENIORS: If you plan to study in a field related to education after graduation there is 500 dollar scholarship for you. Please pick up an application for the SCV Education Foundation scholarship in the counseling office.
SENIORS: ARE YOU ATTENDING COC IN THE FALL? If you are, please come to the A-Lecture Hall on Monday, February 11th or Tuesday, February 12th at lunch, where a representative from COC will be explaining their FYE program. The First-Year Experience Program was designed to assist students with the difficult transition from high school to college. Students who apply to the FYE program will participate in FYE Orientation Days, benefit from FYE designated classes and workshops, have faculty mentors and receive early registration and guaranteed enrollment for the fall semester for a total of 12 units! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to start college off right!
Please join us in the A-Lecture Hall on Monday, February 11th or Tuesday, February 12th at lunch to learn more.
CHARTER COLLEGE - If you are not going to be going to COC or a 4-year college right after high school, come and learn about Charter College! It is right here in Santa Clarita and offer many programs like Legal Assistant, Medical Assistant, Health Care Administrator, Computer Systems, Heating and Air-Conditioning /Refrigeration Technician. You may call them directly at 252.1864 OR sign up in the COUNSELING office to come to a PIZZA lunch for the first part of 5th period in C-2 with Coach A & Mrs. Trapani on February 13th. Spots are limited.
CAL GRANT INFO - This year, Canyon’s Counseling Staff submitted the Cal Grant GPA Verification for ALL senior electronically. It will not be necessary for students to fill out and submit a paper Cal Grant GPA Verification form. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Lavalle in the Counseling Office.
FAFSA -It is time to complete your FAFSA for financial aid. If your parents need help to fill out the FAFSA, we are having two workshops this month:
***February 7th, 6:30 pm in the Canyon library ~ COC staff will answer your questions
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE
***February 20th from 7 - 8pm in the Canyon library ~ College Planning Experts will help answer questions on the FAFSA, Cal Grant, reading your Award Letter, the Dream Act, and more! Bring your questions and ask an expert!
The deadline to complete your FAFSA on-line is March 2nd.
THE SANTA CLARITA EMBLEM CLUB is offering the Vi Athenstead Scholarship worth 800 to 1000 dollars. There are four scholarships to be awarded. There is no GPA qualifier. Any senior with community service should apply. The applications are in the counseling office and must be mailed in by February 15th.
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