ATTENTION SENIORS!
If you plan to attend a four year college/university and have not yet registered to take the SAT, just a reminder that Thursday - October 3 is the deadline to register for the November 2 test. It will be less stressful if you take the test by December. The test is $51 and you can register online at www.collegeboard.org. Remember you will need to upload a photo of yourself as well. If you receive free/reduced lunch, you can get a test waiver from Mrs. Haraguchi. See Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center if you need help.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Hawaii Community College Admission Application
On Thursday - October 17, 2013 the Admission Counselor from Hawaii Community College will be in our E Lab assisting students with filling out the application. Please see Mrs. Yamamoto to sign up for a time slot. Even if HawCC is not your first choice school...it is always wise to have a plan B, C, and D...You never know what will happen come August 2014! You will need to know your social security number, mailing address and your full name as it appears on your social security card. There might be questions on when the last time your parents voted and filed taxes in Hawaii as well. You will also have to decide on what you want to major in. See your counselor if you have questions.
To find out more about the program come to the Library on Monday - October 21 during period 1. Sign up in the Transition Center.
PSAT Exam
Attention all 9th, 10th and 11th graders!
Last day to sign up and pay for the PSAT is Thursday - October 3, 2013. The exam will be given on Wednesday - October 16 and cost is $14. Please come see Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center to sign up. Payment may be made by check payable to Kea'au High School, or by cash (exact change please).
Last day to sign up and pay for the PSAT is Thursday - October 3, 2013. The exam will be given on Wednesday - October 16 and cost is $14. Please come see Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center to sign up. Payment may be made by check payable to Kea'au High School, or by cash (exact change please).
Youth Challenge Program Presentation
The Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program presentation will be held on Wednesday - October 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in the library. (Period 5)
Sign up in the Transition Center if you are interested.
Sign up in the Transition Center if you are interested.
Hawaii Tokkai International College Presentation
Hawaii Tokkai International College presentation will be held on Wednesday - October 23, 2013 during period 7 in the Library. This college is located on Oahu and they are a hands on college geared towards students interested in learning more about East Asian Language and culture. Sign up to attend the presentation in the Transition Center.
Friday, September 27, 2013
ATTENTION SENIORS! SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!
The Wayne "Big Dog" Joseph Scholarship 2014 will award two scholarships to a male and female student-athlete who best exemplify excellence in running, academics, volunteerism, and overall citizenship. Financial need will also be considered. To apply, you must be a runner, be a high school graduating senior planning to attend a two or four year college and have a 2.5 GPA or above. Applications are available in the Transition Center and deadline to apply is April 4, 2014.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COP PROGRAM
ATTENTION SENIORS!
If you have dreams of attending UH Manoa but may not meet the minimum entrance requirements, the College Opportunities Program may be your answer. This is a free six week summer program where you will dorm and be enrolled in classes designed to upgrad academic and social skills. If you complete the program successfully during the summer then you get admitted to UHM in the Fall. If you are interested, the online application will be available October 2013 at the COP website: www.hawaii.edu/cop.
For more information you can call 808 956-6186 or email copuhm@hawaii.edu.
OCTOBER EVENTS
10/3/13 - SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER 2 EXAM.
Cost is $51. If you get free or reduced lunch, see your counselor for a fee waiver.
10/5/13 SAT exam at Kea'au High School. If you registered to take the exam, be at the library by 7:45 am.
Bring 2 #2 pencils, approved calculator, picture ID and registration ticket. You can also bring a snack and drink.
10/15/13 - PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION - PD. 1 in the library
10/16/13 - PSAT exam for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.
10/17/13 - Seniors planning to attend Hawaii Community College - come to E computer lab to fill out admission form.
10/18/13 - TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY - NO SCHOOL!
10/22/13 - Get Smart About Credit presentations during period 4 and 6.
10/23/13 - Youth Challenge Presentation at 10:30 in the library
10/23/13 - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
10/26/13 - ACT EXAM
ATTENTION SENIORS! SCHOLARSHIP ALERT
GROMET SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE: 11/9/13
AMOUNT: $1500 FOR HAWAII SCHOOL OR $5000 FOR MAINLAND SCHOOL
You must submit high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, last years 1040 Federal Tax Return and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a teacher or counselor at your school. Essay must include what interests you the most in life and why, what obstacles in life have you overcome and how did you do so and what you feel is important that the scholarship committee needs to know about you.
Applications available in the Transition Center.
HGEA CHARLES R KENDALL SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATION FUND AND RUSSELL K OKATA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 1/17/2014
Parents must be HGEA members in good standing for at least one year from application due date. Must have fianancial need and academic achievement. Applications available in the Transition Center
DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE 2/21/2014
$8000 PER YEAR, renewable for 4 years.. scholarship includes summer transition experience, conservation program, a semester on the mainlnad, entrepreneurship experience, international travel, cultural enrichment, community outreach opportunities and tutoring and mentoring. Must apply and be accepted to UH Hilo. This prestigious scholarship will be worth over $60,000. Student must be a first generation college student...(both parents do not have a bachelors degree). Apply online at www.dorrancescholarship.org.
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE 1/10/14
You must be Asian or Pacific Islander and have a 2.7 GPA or above. You will have to complete your FAFSA by 2/15/14. Apply online from 10/1/13 at www.apiasf.org.
AMOUNT: $1500 FOR HAWAII SCHOOL OR $5000 FOR MAINLAND SCHOOL
You must submit high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, last years 1040 Federal Tax Return and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a teacher or counselor at your school. Essay must include what interests you the most in life and why, what obstacles in life have you overcome and how did you do so and what you feel is important that the scholarship committee needs to know about you.
Applications available in the Transition Center.
HGEA CHARLES R KENDALL SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATION FUND AND RUSSELL K OKATA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 1/17/2014
Parents must be HGEA members in good standing for at least one year from application due date. Must have fianancial need and academic achievement. Applications available in the Transition Center
DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE 2/21/2014
$8000 PER YEAR, renewable for 4 years.. scholarship includes summer transition experience, conservation program, a semester on the mainlnad, entrepreneurship experience, international travel, cultural enrichment, community outreach opportunities and tutoring and mentoring. Must apply and be accepted to UH Hilo. This prestigious scholarship will be worth over $60,000. Student must be a first generation college student...(both parents do not have a bachelors degree). Apply online at www.dorrancescholarship.org.
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE 1/10/14
You must be Asian or Pacific Islander and have a 2.7 GPA or above. You will have to complete your FAFSA by 2/15/14. Apply online from 10/1/13 at www.apiasf.org.
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