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Student Services Bulletin

Northern Highlands Regional High School Vol. 28 No. 7

April 2012

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS

VISIT THE NEW JERSEY NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR..

Location:

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

97 Sunfield Avenue

Raritan Center

Edison, NJ 08837-3810

732/417-1400

Fair Hours:

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Approximately 400 colleges will be in attendance: Search: 2012 Spring New Jersey NCF or go to www.nationalcollegefairs.org to get the most updated list. Visit www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent to learn more about the colleges.

Need More General Information? Contact Jason Smith at 703/299-6856.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS...

THE SAT AND SAT SUBJECT TESTS

The late registration deadline for the May 5th SAT and SAT Subject Test is April 6th. Register online for the SAT’s.

The regular registration deadline for the June 2nd SAT and SAT Subject Test is May 8th and the late deadline is May 22nd. Northern Highlands is an SAT test center on June 2nd.

When in doubt about taking the SAT Subject Tests, students are urged to check with their teachers. Colleges that require SAT Subject Tests may differ in the number of tests required. Applicants are encouraged to go to the College Board website at collegeboard.com.

ACT TESTING DATE: April 14, 2012. Area schools in Montvale (Pascack Hills) and Franklin Lakes (Ramapo) will administer the test in April. For more information and listing of additional ACT test centers, visit www.actstudent.org

Features in this Issue

1 Att: Juniors & Sophomores

2 College Information, News

Notes, Naviance

3 Early Decision

4 AP Exam Schedule

5 College Search

6 Open Houses

7, 8, 9 Attention Seniors

10 Scholarship Offerings

11 Tips for Students & Parents

12-15 Enrichment

16 Calendar Dates

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS

Student Services Bulletin April 2012 2

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS PROCESSED FOR

THE CLASSES OF 2010, 2011, 2012… Class of 2010 (322 students) ................... almost 2600 Class of 2011 (310 students) ....................... over 2500 Class of 2012 (355 students) ....................... over 3000

PROGRESS REPORTS VIEWED ONLINE… Parents will have access to Genesis Gradebook and progress reports may be viewed beginning on April 27. It is essential that students stay on top of their schoolwork. Therefore, a lack of effort could greatly jeopardize students’ final grades for the year.

SENIORS AND ALUMNI: IN NEED OF FINANCIAL AID?

Remember…The Northern Highlands Scholarship Fund application deadline is April 30th. Seniors: - Application and SAR must be in at this time. See Mr. Buono if you have any questions. Alumni must include a college transcript, along with application and SAR.

NAVIANCE NUTS AND BOLTS Naviance/TCCi Family Connection provides the following features:

Keep track of the process – Build a resume, complete on-line surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers.

Research colleges – Conduct a college search choosing from a variety of criteria, i.e., majors, enrollment, selectivity, extra-curricular activities.

Historical data – Compare GPA, SAT scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school as regards students who have applied and been admitted in the past.

Sign up for college visits – Find out which colleges are visiting our school and sign up to attend those sessions.

The College Search feature in Naviance lets you search for colleges within a specified distance of a U.S. Zip Code. Go to Colleges and click College Search, then click the Go button next to Advanced Search to begin your search. When you reach the location screen you'll have the option of choosing a distance in miles from the drop-down menu.

Parents and students please register in Naviance to receive important information from the guidance office. Forgot your code? Contact Guidance.

KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR MORE NAVIANCE TIPS IN THE STUDENT SERVICES BULLETIN.


HIGHLANDERS RECEIVE

EARLY DECISION NOTIFICATION

y mid-March the Guidance office had already sent over 3000 college applications, eighty-four of which were Early Decision I and thirteen Early Decision II. It has become common knowledge that many universities accept a sizable percentage of their classes by way of binding early decision. From 1998 - 2012, increasing numbers of Highlands’ students have

opted to apply early hoping to increase their chances for acceptance. The student who applies early decision should know in his heart that the school to which he is applying is truly his school of choice.

Early Action is yet another means by which colleges ensure class numbers. The difference is that early action is most often non-binding. Consequently, so many students (156) are now applying early action that the purpose of tracking those who have been is inconsequential.

Across the country, high schools, public and private, are concerned about both the increased competition and pressure for those students who choose to take the early application route. Whatever decision a student and his/her family make, it is obvious that students, regardless of when they apply, are scrutinized to a fault. Keep in mind that the majority of students opt to apply regular decision, and often receive the very acceptance that eluded early applicants. Many students simply need more time to make a prudent decision. Others have been visiting schools since freshman year, and have made a studied decision to apply early. For them, this process often works.

AT THIS TIME, STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED EARLY DECISION I AND II ACCEPTANCES

FROM THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES:

Amherst College (1) Boston University (2) Brown University (1) Colgate University (1) Cornell University (2) Duke University (1) Elon University (1) Franklin & Marshall Coll. (1) Gettysburg College (1) Hamilton College (1)

Lafayette University (2) New York University (1) Northwestern University (1) Ramapo College of NJ (1) Stevens Institute (1) Susquehanna University (1) The George Washington Univ. (2) University of Richmond (2) Vanderbilt University (3)

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS

WHERE? AT NORTHERN HIGHLANDS

WHEN? MAY 7 - 18 - MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

2012 Exam Calendar - Week 1

Morning - 8 a.m. Afternoon - 12 p.m.

Monday, May 7 Chemistry Environmental Science

Psychology

Tuesday, May 8 Computer Science A Spanish Language

Art History

Wednesday, May 9 Calculus AB Calculus BC

Chinese Language and Culture

Thursday, May 10 English Literature and Composition Japanese Language and Culture Latin: Vergil

Friday, May 11 German Language and Culture U.S. History

European History

Studio Art: Last day for your school to submit digital portfolios and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for the physical portfolio assembly. Students should have forwarded their completed digital portfolios to their teachers well before this date.

2012 Exam Calendar - Week 2

Morning - 8 a.m. Afternoon - 12 p.m. Afternoon - 2 p.m.

Monday, May 14 Biology Music Theory

Physics B Physics C: Mechanics

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism†

Tuesday, May 15 U.S. Government and Politics Comparative Government and PoliticsFrench Language and Culture

Wednesday, May 16 English Language and Composition

Statistics

Thursday, May 17 Macroeconomics World History

Microeconomics Italian Language and Culture

Friday, May 18 Human Geography Spanish Literature

*Students wishing to take exams that are scheduled for the same time slot should speak to Mr. Simonetti.


WHEN THINKING ABOUT

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Colleges frown upon a diner-menu of extra-curricular activities; admissions counselors pass over those who “over-indulge.” Students are encouraged to give quality time (over four years) to both activities and voluntary services that are important to them.

The top admission factors include:

Grades in rigorous core academic courses, preferably taken over four years;

Standardized tests (SAT/SAT Subject Test/ACT);

Counselor and teacher recommendations;

Student essays;

Extra-curricular activities and voluntary service;

Grades in all other courses

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO JUMP START YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH…

What are admissions counselors looking for in a student? How can you “wow” the admissions team with an application? When should the college search begin? What do NCAA prospective athletes need to know?

Allow us to help your students answer these questions and more at Siena’s Junior Jump-Start Program.

The program, to be held on Sunday, April 10, beginning at 10:00 AM will introduce your students and their families to the college admissions and financial aid processes. We are offering workshops regarding college applications, the admissions interview, financial aid, college athletics, and more. These information sessions cover topics that are valuable to your students no matter what college they may be interested in attending. They will also have the opportunity to meet some of our students, eat lunch on campus, and take a campus tour.

Registration can be done online at Jump-Start Your College Search or by calling 1-888-AT-SIENA. It is never too early to start the college search process. Let Siena College help jump-start your students!


On Saturday, April 28th, Rutgers will hold is 4th annual Rutgers Day, a one-day show-and-tell for the citizens of New Jersey.

The College Avenue Campus has something for everyone, but this year, the Voorhees Mall features storybook readings, puppet shows, scavenger hunts, and arts and crafts projects to celebrate the power of imagination through the arts and humanities.

The Busch Campus spotlights fabulous science programming along with a carnival hosted by the business school. There will be athletic events and games for spectators, including the Scarlet and White spring football game.

The Cook/Douglass Campus is a bustling center of all things green. Cook’s roots as an agricultural school shine through in its plant sales, animal shows, and barn tours. Explore Douglass’ unique identity as a residential college for women, and check out the New Jersey Folk Festival as Rutgers Day winds down—it’s open until 6 p.m.

Parking and shuttle buses between campuses are free. Groups coming to campus in a bus should contact us for special information.

Visit Rutgers on Facebook for regular programming updates, and RSVP on their Facebook Events page. Help us spread the word about this great open house for everyone in New Jersey.

Bergen Community College…

Open Houses…

Open Possibilities…

For information about BCC Open Houses and other Special Admission Events go to www.admissions.bergen.edu/admissions

Rutgers Day 2012


ATTENTION SENIORS...

IN APRIL YOU SHOULD......

1. Get ready for the April flood of college admission decisions. 2. Keep your counselor informed of college decisions. 3. Meet with your counselor if you have any questions. 4. Continue to send updated or new information so colleges don’t forget you.

ACCEPTED?

WAIT LISTED?

REJECTED? -- WHAT IF I AM ACCEPTED BY A COLLEGE, BUT I'VE DECIDED

NOT TO ATTEND THAT COLLEGE?

Notify your counselor of the college's decision and your own. Then send a brief letter to the college thanking them for their consideration and offer of admission, informing them that you have decided to attend another college. This is critical as it can open up a place for a wait-listed student, and that wait-listed student could be one of your own classmates at Highlands.

WHAT IF TWO REALLY GREAT COLLEGES ACCEPT ME?

Discuss all the pros and cons with your parents and counselor. Plan to visit both colleges. If you have applied for financial aid, compare your aid packages from both institutions.

WHAT IF I AM "WAIT-LISTED"?

There is no standard answer to this question. Different colleges use wait-lists for different purposes. For example, there are “political” wait-lists where there is no possibility of being admitted from such a list. Other wait-lists are “insurance” for the colleges that their openings will be filled in September. Some colleges never need to go to their wait-lists. Call the admissions office of the college(s) where you have been wait-listed, and ask how the institution is using its wait-list this year and what your chances are of finally being accepted. You should receive an honest response. If a college that has put you on

its wait-list is really your “first choice” school and you would definitely go there in September if accepted, call or write and let this be known.

WHAT IF I AM REJECTED?

DON'T PANIC. Remember, that most seniors get at least one letter of rejection. A few get turned down at all of their original college choices. If this happens, see your counselor immediately. He/she will have a list of colleges, which are still accepting applications into May and June. There is a college out there for you, and your counselor will work with you until you get an acceptance.

SENIOR REMINDERS...

We rely on seniors’ good will to have their college admission data printed anonymously in the College Application Profile so that future seniors can benefit from the comparisons. Should anyone not wish to participate, please notify Mr. Buono by way of written request. Once the CAP is completed and put on the website, it cannot be changed.

Each year between May and August, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) keeps a listing of space availability; this list is continually updated. The listing (free on the Internet) is searchable by state. It provides a service to students who did not have the foresight to ensure a college placement by applying to at least one safety school.

BEEN ACCEPTED?

NOW CONSIDER HOW

TO MAKE THE FINAL CHOICE


Rob Forget, Associate Director of Admissions at University of Wisconsin suggests:

1. Visit your final two or three schools. It is absolutely essential that students visit the colleges they are considering. A campus visit can tell a student many things that a website or brochure cannot. The opportunity to talk with admission representatives, enrolled students, staff, and faculty will help many students decide if the school is a good fit. Sometimes a second visit will be necessary. A school can look a lot different to a student who has been admitted as opposed to a student who is just beginning to explore.

2. Consider the costs. It is important for students to consider the cost of attending college and to stay within a budget. Students should talk with their families and pay special attention to the bottom line. Some schools may offer larger scholarships, but still cost more. Students should not choose a school based on the amount of the scholarship, but be more concerned with the net cost.

3. Avoid choosing a college for the wrong reasons. Students need to select a college that is right for them. All too often students choose a college because their friends are going there or their parents are graduates. I cannot think of worse reasons to choose a college. The school has to be the right fit for the individual student.

4. Make a decision and stick with it. If students are having a tough time deciding which college to attend, it is most likely because they have done an excellent job selecting their final list. Chances are one school is just going to feel better than the others. Students should stick with their gut feeling and choose the school that feels right. Once that decision has been made, students need to remember to secure housing and pay the enrollment deposit.


SENIORS... DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!

Dear [Senior]:

We have recently received your final transcript from your high school. Needless to say, we are very disappointed by the obvious decline in your academic performance. Students who post such a decline in their

senior year frequently have difficulty responding positively to the demands of college-level work.

We certainly want your [college/university] experience to be a positive one and we encourage you to give careful thought to the intellectual challenges that you will find here. College-level work requires a great deal of independent effort, discipline and focus. [College/university] offers numerous resources in the Dean of Students Office and in the Office of Academic Advising to

assist you in handling the academic and non-academic challenges you will encounter as an undergraduate. I encourage you to seek assistance from these resources should you feel it is needed. We all would like for you to succeed at [college/university].

I would like to hear the reasons for the decline in your academic performance so that we may be certain that there are not more serious problems of which we should be aware. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I look forward to receiving a letter from you soon.

Sincerely,

[Director of Undergraduate Admissions]

OR THIS… Dear [Senior]:

Our offer of admission to you indicated, “The only conditions attached to your acceptance are that you maintain your fine record, pass all your senior subjects, and earn your diploma.” We have now received your final grades, and a review of your academic work has caused us to share our concern regarding your failure to maintain the level of performance which we expect from you.

A cancellation of our offer of admission is an option that is retained by [college/university]. Although we are not presently canceling our offer of admission to you, we do want to remind you that the college expects a stronger academic effort than your final grades indicate.

We hope you are preparing yourself for the demands of college work, and that your final grades do not represent a lessening of commitment to acceptable academic performance.

If you have questions, please contact me. A copy of this letter is being sent to your secondary school counselor to keep your school informed about the status of your application. We expect to hear from you concerning an explanation of your disappointing final marks.

Sincerely,

[Director of Undergraduate Admissions]

COLLEGES EXPECT THAT YOU WILL MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES THROUGHOUT YOUR SENIOR YEAR!


SCHOLARSHIP OFFERINGS

Donald Delapehna 9-11 Memorial Scholarship (deadline: April 6)

The Donald Delapehna Scholarship has been established in honor of Donald Delapehna, an Allendale resident lost at the World Trade Center in 2001. The scholarship is open to all seniors living in Allendale. Students are required to write a 300-500 word essay on one of four topics: 1. What are your future goals and aspirations? 2. What volunteer activity are you the most passionate about and why? 3. How has September 11th changed forever the world we live in? 4. Describe a significant event in your life since 9/11/01 and how the event has influenced your life. Students must also submit a resume of academic, extracurricular, and community-based activities on/or by April 6.

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Scholarship (deadline: April 15)

National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section will award several $1,000 scholarships to young Jewish women. Students must: be a member of the Jewish faith; be accepted to attend a four-year college; have financial need and high academic standing; be active in school activities; and, be involved in community service. Go to www.ncjwbcs.org for more information

Sean Fisher Memorial Scholarship (deadline: April 16)

This scholarship is in memory of Sean Fisher, a student who attended Waldwick Middle School. On his 13th birthday in 2008, Sean tragically lost his life as the result of an undetected heart condition. The award is open to one male and one female high school senior who attend any Bergen County public high school that plan to attend college or trade school. Applicants should be well-rounded students with an average GPA of at least 2.0 but not to exceed 3.0.

The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus (deadline: April 18)

The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus is awarding one $2000 scholarship to a high school senior who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, noteworthy extra-curricular involvement and meaningful community service. Any high school senior, who has lived in Ho-Ho-Kus for at least one year prior to the application date, is eligible for this scholarship. Candidates must submit the application with a high school transcript, a personal statement, a guidance counselor’s statement, and two references.

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation Scholarship (deadline: April 20)

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will be awarding two $2,500 scholarships for post-high school education (college, community college, trade school, etc.). Applicants are required to write an essay about their visit to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial located in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Pomptonian Food Service Scholarship (deadline: April 20)

Pomptonian Food Service will be awarding four $1,000 scholarships in memory of our founder, Giovina Coscia. The awards are available to graduating seniors based on: financial need, work experience, community service, quality of essay, and 2 letters of recommendation.

Patricia Riccobene Scholarship (deadline: April 20)

The scholarship is in memory of Patricia Riccobene, our school librarian for 25 years, and a beloved colleague and friend. The Patricia Riccobene Scholarship is given annually to a graduating Northern Highlands senior who plans to pursue a career in education.

St. Lukes Knights of Columbus (deadline: April 20)

St. Lukes Knights of Columbus is offering four $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors. To be eligible, the student must fit ONE of the following criteria: be a resident from Waldwick or Ho-Ho-Kus; be a registered member of St. Luke's Parish; or, be the grandchild of an active member of Knights of Columbus Council #5257.


Columbians: Italian-American Scholarship (deadline: April 30)

Each year, The Columbians, an Italian-American Philanthropic Organization, provides about 30 college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Students of Italian heritage are encouraged to apply. Please visit the website www.thecolumbians.org

The Dick Meighan Extra Mile Scholarship (deadline: May 1)

The Dick Meighan Memorial Scholarship is offering $2,000-$5,000 to a senior who plans to attend a two or four year college, and who has made a difference in the community by going the "extra mile" to help others. Please visit http://www.dickmeighan5krun.org/scholarship.php for the scholarship application.

Bergen County Charity Classic Scholarship (deadline: May 1)

The Bergen County Charity Classic is a community-based organization that is dedicated to education and enhancing the lives of youth athletes and their families through elite baseball competition. The BCCC Scholarship is a $5,000 cash award and candidates must be high school seniors who will be enrolling in a college or university in the fall. Candidates must demonstrate high academic standards, community service, dedication to athletics, leadership, and financial need. Visit www.memorialbenefit.org for application information.

Bruce A. Black Memorial Scholarship (deadline: May 1)

The Bruce A. Black Memorial Scholarship is a $5,000 per year, renewable award. Candidates must meet the following criteria: be an Eagle Scout from New Jersey; graduate high school with a 3.5 gpa or higher; have career goals in the area of computer sciences

Students are strongly encouraged to check the Scholarships page listed in Naviance for more opportunities.

Students should also check college websites for specific scholarship information. Many colleges have scholarship programs for accepted applicants.

Tips for Students and Parents

Be Prepared

For both merit scholarships and need-based financial assistance, preparation is key. Here are tips to help students and parents get started on the merit scholarship and need-based assistance application process:

As you visit college and university websites, take note of their various application deadline dates for merit scholarships, for need-based financial assistance, and for other opportunities.

Make plans to visit your high school guidance office when school starts in the fall. Understand what services are available to help in the scholarship and financial assistance process. If you are interested in need-based financial assistance, be sure to ask about the CSS PROFILE and the FAFSA, two financial aid applications that many colleges and universities use.

Many scholarship applications require a written personal statement that is separate from your admissions application essay. Find out if there will be specific essays on the scholarship applications and begin writing your personal statement early.

If you have any questions at all about application documents or the requirements for applying for financial assistance, call or write the financial aid office at the college or university of your choice.


SUMMER ENRICHMENT

OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!

Would you like to learn improvisational jazz guitar, spend a month on Capitol Hill, investigate your interest in forensics, or immerse yourself in a new culture? Read on for just some of the summer enrichment and college-prep courses available, and check out lots of other possibilities by visiting Naviance. Go to the Colleges tab, look under Summer Enrichment and explore…

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Education will be holding a two-week Summer Teacher Academy this summer for all incoming seniors from July 9-12 and July 16-19, 2012 from 9am-3pm. It will be held on the Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ for students interested in teaching as a career. The Academy is free of charge and all materials are provided. Students will need to complete an application and provide two letters of recommendation, a report card, and an essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing a career as a teacher. For more information, call 201-692-2525 or email Vicki Cohen at [email protected]. Application deadline is May 15. See Ms. Talotta in Guidance for an application.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers the WPI Frontiers Program, an on-campus, residential, research, and learning experience for soon-to-be high school juniors and seniors. The Frontiers Program blends science, technology, and engineering with humanities and arts workshops. Two separate sessions are offered. Session I: July 8-20, 2012; and Session II: July 22-31, 2012. Twelve academic programs are offered including Biomedical Engineering and a new program entitled Global Sustainability. For additional information, visit www.wpi.edu/+frontiers or email [email protected].

Fordham University offers its Pre-College Summer Program for students entering their senior year of high school in Fall 2012 with a 3.0 GPA or better. Students experience coursework at the college level at one of three New York campuses: Rose Hill in the Bronx, Lincoln Center in Manhattan, and Westchester in West Harrison. Fordham is especially pleased to offer Pre-College students a chance to enroll in their Ground Floor program, an introductory business course, as well as other popular classes like Sustainable New York, a course in green urban design, and Sports Communication. For more information, go to www.fordham.edu/summer or call 718-817-4665. The University of Chicago offers a wide array of programs for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors through its Summer Session programs for high school students. Students may take undergraduate courses and can select from more than 150 offerings in the arts and sciences, including over a dozen ancient and modern languages, economics, meteorology, the biological sciences, geology, American law, psychology, collegiate writing, and creative writing. For more information, visit www.summer.uchicago.edu or call 773-834-3792.

Dwight-Englewood School offers a variety of enrichment opportunities ranging from advanced academic classes in English, science, and mathematics as well as special courses such as Programming for iPods, Debate, Photography, Cartooning, and Robotics; there are also Sports Camps, a String Society featuring a musical ensemble, and international travel to Iceland, Spain, Italy, and Peru. Registration can be done on-line at www.d-e.org/summer, by phone at 201-569-9500, ext. 3501.

The Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a national program for graduating high school seniors aimed at fostering the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institute and its resources. YAP is a college preparatory and leadership program encouraging participants to explore various academic and career opportunities through the lens of the Latino experience. The program includes a week-long interdisciplinary training seminar at the Smithsonian followed by a four-week paid internship in museums and cultural institutions. Program dates are June 24-Aug.3,


2012. The application deadline is April 9, 2012. For more information and to apply, visit: www.latino.si/edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm.

Boston University offers some wonderful programs for high school students including:

The Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) – a six-week residential program that offers an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration. For more information, call 617-353-2563 or vi sit www.promys.org Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2012.

The High School Honors Program is a six-week program in which students can take either two Boston University undergraduate courses or conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Participants must be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall of 2012.

Summer Challenge at Boston University is a two-week residential program for students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the Fall of 2012. Seminar topics include: business, creative writing, engineering, international law, politics, psychology, science, nutrition, journalism, medicine, and the visual arts.

For more information on the High School Honors Program or Summer Challenge, call 617-353-1378 or visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool

Now in its fourth decade, the Washington Workshops Foundation offers one-week experiential leadership programs on government and politics. Dedicated to getting young people involved in the political and legislative process, they invite students to investigate the United States Congress, the Supreme Court, Embassies, and the Executive agencies by meeting with Members of Congress, government officials, diplomats, lobbyists, and professors. Students will also visit the historical and memorial highlights of our nation's capital. For more information, call 1-800-368-5688 or visit www.workshops.org

Washington University in St. Louis offers selected rising juniors and seniors with an academic average of B+ or better three-week and five-week programs at their High School Summer Institutes or High School Summer Scholars Programs. The High School Summer Institute runs three-week programs in such areas as Photojournalism, Pre-Med, and Writing; the Summer Scholars Programs run for five weeks and allow students to enroll in two college-level courses and choose from a multitude of subjects. For more information, visit www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu.

Babson College is offering five-week residential programs: the Babson Idea Generation (BIG) Program and the Babson Entrepreneur Development Experience. The programs run from July 9-August 10, 2012 and are targeted at high-achieving students entering their junior or senior year. Students entering their sophomore year may participate in a one-week program entitled The Service Learning Experience that runs from June 25–29, 2012. To apply for any of the programs, please visit: www.babson.edu/summerstudy.

Boston College offers the Summer Experience Program from June 25 – August 3, 2012 in which students can choose from a variety of college level classes in such subjects as Biology, Communications, Economics, English, Writing, Film, Geology, Political Science, Sociology, the American Presidency, and many others. For more information, call 617-552-3800 or email: [email protected].


The College of New Jersey invites rising high school juniors and seniors to apply for an intensive Summer Robotics Camp offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students must rank in the top 30% of their class and have a strong interest in engineering. A Fundamental Session runs from July 8-13, 2012 and an Advanced Session takes place from July 15-20, 2012. Students can also attend both sessions continuously. Application deadline is May 15. For more information, call 609-771-2779 or go to: http://www.tcnj.edu/~eceng/robotics

Vanderbilt Summer Academy offers a wide range of courses for high school students in one-week, two-week, and three-week sessions in such disciplines as: percussive dance, storytelling, improv, West African dance, songwriting, film studies, history of Christianity, Ancient Greece, math and music, robotics, forensic anthropology, nanotechnology and engineering, and many more. Vanderbilt University also offers the pre-college PAVE program -- a 6-week summer course designed for students who are planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program. Sessions run from June 25 – August 3, 2012. Applications are due by April 20. For more information call 615-322-7827 or visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/pave.

Syracuse University offers a six-week college-prep program to explore career options in such fields as acting, architecture, engineering and computer science, fashion, forensics, law, management and music. For more information, go to www.summercollege.syr.edu.

Stanford University offers 8-week programs in science, humanities, arts, business and language. Applications are available online at http://summer.stanford.edu/.

The Junior Statesman Summer School is interested in freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who have a passionate interest in politics and current events. Located on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, and Stanford, the program incorporates a rigorous academic curriculum, teaches leadership skills, and allows students to participate in debates as well as to meet and question leaders in government and the media. For more information, visit www.jsa.org or call 800-334-5353.

NYU offers pre-college six-week credit-bearing programs encompassing college-level courses, a writing workshop, arts programs, a college admission planning course as well as access to NYU's facilities. Over 1000 summer courses are available to high school students. Programs run from July 2-August 10, 2012. For more information go to www.nyu.edu/summer.

Drexel University offers Summer Institutes in Business, Engineering, Medicine, Information Science and Technology, Media Arts & Design, Nursing, and Law. Learn more by visiting www.drexel.edu/summer. Programs run from one to five weeks.

Columbia University offers multiple enrichment opportunities in their Summer High School Programs. Students can take courses at the NY campus such as: biomedical engineering, creative writing, leadership in law, and computer graphics. Students can also participate in the Barcelona Experience – a study abroad program that focuses on the history, architecture, and Spanish language for students in grades 11 and 12 or study in the Middle East through

Columbia’s program, Understanding the Arab World where students travel to Jordan for two weeks. For more information, go to www.ce.columbia.edu/hs.

The Bergen Highlands Rotary Club is seeking local high school students to participate in the Club’s Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference at the end of May. The program is for students entering


their senior year of high school in September 2012. Participants will attend an all-expense paid, six-day workshop focusing on leadership, team-building, and professional development topics. The workshop runs from Sunday, May 20 through Friday, May 25 and will be held at Indian Head Camp in Honesdale, PA. Students cannot be 18 years of age on or before May 25, 2012. For more information on the RYLA program, please visit their website at www.ryla7490.org or call Diane Eisner Stroud at 201-615-9877. If interested in learning more about the Rotary’s Short-term Exchange Program, please visit http://www.rotarydistrict7490.org/ Please see Ms. Talotta in Guidance by April 16 to set up an interview.

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY WORKSHOP

The College of New Jersey will be offering a hands-on technology workshop for girls in grades 9, 10, and 11 on Wednesday, May 23. For more information, email [email protected].

The American Association of University Women-New Jersey, Inc.

and

The College of New Jersey WEDNESDAY, May 23, 2012

at The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ 8:45 am-1:45 pm


APRIL 2012

MARK YOUR CALENDAR April 4 ................................................................................................ National Honor Society Induction - auditorium - 7:00 PM April 6 ....................................................................................................................................... Registration for May 5 SAT only April 6-13 ......................................................................................................................................... Spring Break (school closed) April 14 ................................................................................... ACT test at Montvale (Pascack Hills), Franklin Lakes (Ramapo) April 20 ................................................................................................................ Late registration deadline for May 5 SAT only April 25-26 .......................................... New Jersey National College Fair at NJ Convention & Exposition Center in Edison, NJ April 26 ........................................................................................................................................................ Spring Band Concert April 27 – May 6 .................................................................................................... Parent/Student Access to Genesis Gradebook April 30 ...................................................................................... Deadline for Northern Highlands Scholarship Fund application

May 7-18 ..................................................................................................................................................................... AP Exams

Have a Safe and Enjoyable

Spring Break!

First day of school for students – 9/5/2012 Three breaks:

1. holiday recess – 12/24/2012 – 1/1/2013 2. winter recess – 2/18 – 2/19/2013 3. spring recess – 4/8/2013 – 4/12/2013

Graduation - 6/20/2013 Visit www.northernhighlands.org for complete calendar dates.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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