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I N S I D E
New SAT
1
ACT/SAT Test
Dates
2
Fee Waivers 2
Counselor
emails
2
New SAT vs
ACT
3
Enrichment
Opportunities
4
Bell Schedule 4
W A L K E R T O W N H I G H
S C H O O L Walkertown High School
Student Services Newsletter M A R C H 2 0 1 6 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4
Maria Watkins, Dir. Of
Student Services, Stu-
dents A - E
Adam Carter, Counselor
Students F– M
Stephanie Glasgow, Coun-
selor Students N- Z
Johnnie Johnson, Data
Manager
Karen McCoy, Registrar
Karen Bailey, Clerk
Alicia Clement, EC Case
Manager
Susan Parker, Social
Worker
Allison Sharp, School
Psychologist
Important Dates
Make Your Summer Count!
Summertime is a great time to explore potential careers, save money for upcoming ex-
penses, and if you are a junior, prepare for college applications. Look into work, volun-
teer, or summer enrichment opportunities to help build your college activities resume
now.
The Shelton Challenge
Teambuilding, leadership and volunteer activities
6-Day Program at various NC colleges
Eligibility: Rising 9th—12th graders, GPA 3.0 or higher
Cost: $700* *Scholarships Available
Heroes Helping Heroes
Volunteer counselors and mentors needed to help at-risk youth
See Mrs. Bailey in Student Services or visit the Student Services website for details
Ronald McDonald House Teens with Heart
25 Hours of Summer Community Service
Deadline: May 1st
NC State Pre-College Programs
Residential Camps featuring exploration opportunities in Agriculture, Design, Engineer-
ing, Biotech, Veterinary Medicine and more
Visit https://emas.ncsu.edu/precollege/programs/high-school-students/
NC Central University Summer Youth Business and Entrepreneurship Camp
1-week residential camp featuring exploration opportunities in business, corporate office visits, business plan development competition.
Eligibility: Rising 10th-12th graders; 3.0 unweighted GPA; excellent attendance, extra-curricular activities
Cost: FREE for selected students.
Visit http://www.nccu.edu/academics/sc/business/summer-academy/
March 27 Life After Walkertown College/Career Fair
April 29 Prom
May 1 National College Decision Day
May 26 Awards Day/Senior Picnic
P A G E 2
Walkertown HS
College Board
Code
344117
2016-17 College Entrance Examination Dates
W A L K E R T O W N H I G H S C H O O L
SAT Testing Dates
www.collegeboard.org
ACT Testing Dates
www.actstudent.org
*Late Registration Fees Required
Want to contact your counselor by email?
You must use your school
system email address:
username@wsfcsstudents.net
Mrs. Watkins (A-E)
amwatkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Mr. Carter (F-M)
accarter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Mrs. Glasgow (N-Z)
stglasgow@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Information About Fee Waivers
Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch may receive fee waivers for the SAT and
ACT, college application fees, and Driver Education Class. Follow these easy instructions to
obtain a fee waiver:
1.Call Margaret McKnight at the Child Nutrition office at (336) 771-4526.
2. Request your Meal Benefits Notification Letter be sent to the cafeteria.
3. Pick up your letter from the cafeteria.
4. Bring your letter to the Guidance Office for SAT and/or ACT. You will be given a card with a special
code to enter when registering online to take the test..
@WtownSvcs
Test
Date
Regis-
tration
Late Registration
Deadline *
Score Return
Apr 8 Mar 3 Mar 4—17
photo upload
3/31
Apr 18
May 2
Jun
10
May 5 May 6—19
photo upload 6/2
Jun 20
Jul 4
Test
Date
Registra-
tion
Online Late
Registration Date*
Score
Return
May 6 Apr 7 April 25 Jun 8
Jun3 May 9 May 24 Jul 12
WALKERTOWN PARENT UNIVERSITY
MARCH 27TH
6:00 P.M.
LIFE AFTER WALKERTOWN COLLEGE/CAREER
FAIR
Visit with representatives and recruiters from
variouis colleges, military, and job training pro-
grams.
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4
Printed from
http://www.princetonrevi
ew.com/college/new-sat-
vs-act-infographic with
permission from the
Princeton Review.
Links to Other
Summer Progams
www.studenteducationprograms.com
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NAVIGATING HIGHLY SELECTIVE
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Monday, March 27 at 6;30PM
Southside Branch Library
3185 Buchanan St. Winston-Salem
336-703-2980
Presented by Jenny Peacock from
CollegeWise
5240 Sullivantown Road
Walkertown, NC 27051
Office Hours
8:00—4:00
Main Office: 336-703-4151
Counseling Office: 336-703-4152
Fax: 336-595-1372
2016-17 Bell Schedule
Walkertown High School
Enrichment Opportunities
Inspiring passion, purpose, and potential
We’re on the web!
www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/80089
WHS Bell Schedule
Period Time
1 8:55 - 10:25
2 10:30 - 12:00
3 12:05 - 2:05
1st Lunch 12:05- 12:30
2nd Lunch 12:50 - 1:15
4 2:10 - 3:40
WHS Advisory Day Bell
Schedule
Period Time
1 8:55 - 10:15
2 10:20 - 11:40
5 (Advisory)
(Wednesdays) 11:45-12:15
3 12:05 - 2:05
1st Lunch 12:20 - 12:45
2nd Lunch 1:05-1;30
4 2:20 - 3:40
Free Enterprise Leader-
ship Challenge
5-day residential camp
2 camp locations at NC Col-
leges
Learning Activities: Entrepre-
neurship, Leadership and
Philanthropy
Rising 10th-12th graders
Cost: $150
Visit www.felcexperience.org
UNC Chapel Hill SPLASH
2017
Saturday, April1, 2017 9am—5pm
Intellectually curious high school stu-
dents are invited to SplashUNC, an
annual event on UNC campus featur-
ing unique classes taught by UNC
students. From college admissions to
neuroscience to yoga, students have
over 90 classes from which to choose.
The program fee is $20 and will cover
course materials and lunch. Financial
assistance is provided to students with
need. A student may request financial
assistance by email-
ing splashunc@gmail.com.
To view the course catalog, enroll in
the program, and find a list of FAQs,
students should visit the Splash UNC
website at splash.web.unc.edu. The
deadline to register for this event is
Thursday, March 23.