Thursday, March 19, 2009

DON'T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR MIT TO TURNITIN.COM!!!!!!

Here is the information you need to get started:

Website: turnitin.com
Class ID: 2632668
Enrollment password: orangepride

If you need the directions you can find them here: http://ebackpack.guhsd.net/ssdr89/Sites/assignments/

Friday, March 13, 2009

Civil RIghts Speeches Short Answer Prompts

Prompt #1: What is the argument/ main claim? What evidence is given to support the argument?

Prompt #2: What is the aim/purpose? What evidence is given to support the aim?

These should at least have a paragraph each in response.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Scholarships

U.S. NAVY ROTC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Grades 11, 12
Must be U.S. Citizen.
Qualifying SAT/ACT scores, (SAT: critical reading 530, math 520), (ACT:
English 22, math 21) to expedite your application, release scores
electronically to NROTC code 0656 via collegeboard.com or
actstudent.org
Nursing option available now!
Complete application and details on-line at http://www.navy.com for
more info call 619-279-9099 Petty Officer Cavazos.
Scholarship award is $180,000 (will pay full tuition, books and lab
fees).

CSU - FRESNO: SMITTCAMP FAMILY HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Grade 11
Must have clear demonstration of the intellectual and creative
potential to benefit from honors learning experiences and meeting one or
more of the following criteria; within the upper 10% of your graduating
class, 3.6 GPA in college prep courses or PSAT/SAT of 1200 Math/verbal
or above.
Full scholarships.
Details at http://honors.csufresno.edu
Deadline April 15, 2009.

JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Grades 9, 10, 11
This is an exciting opportunity for student leaders to learn more about
politics and government in a dynamic academic environment. Located on
the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford.
Leadership and public service, cyberpolitics, international relations
media and politics and the civil rights movement are some of the new
courses for 2009.
Details at www.jsa.org/summer (partial scholarships available).

QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARSHIP
Grade 11
For juniors who have demonstrated academic excellence despite facing
financial obstacles.
Free of charge!
Full scholarships to college summer programs at Harvard, Notre Dame,
Stanford, and Yale. Individualize college admissions counseling from
QuestBridge.
Invitations to attend QuestBridge College Prep Conferences at locations
including Rice, Stanford and Yale.
Apply on-line at www.questbridge.org
Deadline on March 31, 2009.

ADOPTION CENTER OF SAN DIEGO ESSAY CONTEST
Grades 9,10,11,12
Open to all high school students.
Write an essay of 1,000-1,500 words on the topic: “Why is placing a
child in an open adoption a better decision than parenting for teens
today?”
Award amounts are $1,000 1st place, $500 2nd place, and $350 3rd
place.
Guidelines at http://grossmont.guhsd.net
Deadline is April 30, 2009.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Couseling Info: ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Mrs. Swatniki, the 11th grade counselor came to class today to present information about graduation, planning for next year and planning for college.

COURSE SELECTION CARDS ARE DUE MARCH 10!!!!! DO NOT FORGET!!! If you do not select your classes, they will be selected for you!!

Please refer to the guidance websites for more information. You can also find a few helpful links to websites to the left.

Class of 2010 website: http://class.guhsd.net/index.php?EMP=DD57

General Guidance website: http://valhalla.guhsd.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=123&Itemid=272

Community Service Opportunities

REI Paddle Demo Day & Beach Cleanup
Sunday, March 15th, from 10AM - 2PM

Tidelands Park, Coronado
2020 Mullinix Drive, Coronado 92118

Cleanup, kayak, and canoe with I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) and REI! We hope to see you out there to cleanup the beach and test out kayaks and canoes while enjoying a scenic view of the San Diego skyline. All volunteers will need to sign a waiver to participate, and minors under 18 will need a parent/guardian signature on their waiver. All supplies provided, but please remember your reusable water bottles and sunscreen/hat if it is warm out. Call 619-291-0103 ext. 3014 with questions or to sign up.

More REI Paddle Demo Information


7th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup
Saturday April 25th, 9AM - 12Noon
Over 60 coastal and inland cleanup sites countywide

Registration will begin this week for the 7th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup! Volunteers are invited to celebrate Earth Month with ILACSD by participating at one of over 60 coastal and inland cleanup sites throughout San Diego County. Visit the event website at www.creektobay.org for more information and to register for a site of your choice. We hope to see you out there this year making a difference for your community at your favorite local beach or park.
Creek to Bay Website


Kids' Ocean Day Cleanup
Thursday, June 4th, 7:30AM - 1PM
Coronado City Beach
Isabella Ave and Ocean Blvd, Coronado 92118

I Love A Clean San Diego needs up to 50 volunteers for this event targeting underserved schools in South Bay and inland areas. Volunteers will assist with coordinating a beach cleanup and human art formation that will be photographed from a helicopter above! This event is a great for team-building with co-workers or fun with friends. Volunteers will spread environmental awareness and empowerment by showing students they can make a difference at any age. We ask that volunteers be at least 18 years of age. If you would like your school to participate, or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Colleen Dahlem, Education Director, at cdahlem@cleansd.org or 619-291-0103, Ext. 3009.