2009 PSAT test date is Wed. Oct. 14 for 10th & 11th grades

September 16th, 2008

The PSAT will be given to all 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.

The PSAT is the qualifing test for the National Merit Scholarship. The 10th graders will be taking the test, but cannot qualify for the National Merit Scholarship until they are 11th graders.

Mrs. Stevens will be going into 10th and 11th grade classes in September to give students information on the PSAT. Students should take the information, which includes a practice PSAT test, home and use the material to study for the tests.

Parents, please ask your student to show you the important dates for 10th and 11th graders. Please encourage your student to practice the PSAT test and to read the information booklet. Examples of all test questions and tips on taking the PSAT are in the preparation booklet. Also, notice the list of sponsors in the PSAT booklet. If you work for any of these sponsors, they may have scholarships for your student.

The PSAT is like the SAT, so we are working on taking the SAT for college when we practice the PSAT.

Results of the PSAT tests will be given to students in January. Each score sheet and the test booklet will be given to the student. Students can continue to use these score sheets to prepare for the SAT.

PSAT score sheets inform students about their chosen career and college major. Students can research colleges, careers, scholarships, etc., using the code at the top of the page.

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University of Tennessee Knoxville–Scholarship, Admission Deadline

September 8th, 2008

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville will have a NEW priority admissions application deadline–December 1–a postmark deadline.

Associate Director, Connie Harmon, says “Our holistic review process will be based upon recommendation, and six semesters of high school work, and ACT or SAT scores earned prior to December 1.”

“November 1 is still the application deadline for UT’s competitive scholarships and for the Chancellor’s Honors Program. Students applying for those outstanding opportunities must also apply for admission by November 1.”

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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony–March 28, 2009

August 15th, 2008

The Induction Ceremony for 2008-09 school year will be Sunday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Inductees must attend the ceremony in order to become members.

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10th & 11th Grade–Governor’s School-2009

August 12th, 2008

Governor’s School applications are ready. Students in 10th and 11th grade who wish to apply need to see Mrs. Stevens in Guidance sometime soon.

The Governor’s School for the Arts application has an early deadline of November 7, 2008. The students’ deadline to complete information for Mrs. Stevens is October 27.

Students who apply to the Arts program must be in good academic standing and must be recommended by their arts teacher. The Arts program is a five-week residency program of intensive study.

See Mrs. Stevens for information on the other Governor’s School programs.

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