National College Fair

National College Fair will be hosted in Jacksonville on October 16th at the Prime Osborn Convention Center Downtown from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm.

Students and Parents will have the opportunity to visit with college admission representatives and to attend workshops on a variety of topics.

For more information and to register in advance (recommended) please visit: http://www.gotomyncf.com/

Minorities in Medicine Symposium

University of North Florida is hosting the annual Minorities in Medicine Symposium on November 20, 2010 at the Mayo Clinic on San Pablo Road.

If you’re a high school student thinking about studying medicine, this program is for you and your parents.

• Meet representatives from Florida universities
• Prepare for SATs
• Learn about financial aid
• Get insight about health careers and how to become a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, nurse

Sponsored by the Pre-Med Minority Affairs Committee, Department of Biology, University of North Florida and Mayo Clinic.

Info:

minoritiesinmedicine@gmail.com

www.unf.edu/dept/premed/index.html

Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville FL, 32224

PSAT

All 9th & 10th graders will take the PSAT on October 13th during 1st and 2nd period. The purpose of the PSAT is to practice for the PSAT taken 11th grade year and to practice for the SAT.

11th graders also have the opportunity to take the PSAT for $13.00. 11th graders could be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program based on their score on the PSAT.

Juniors, please see Mrs. Morris to pay for the PSAT before September 30th.

Parent Workshops

As we continue to build towards our college dreams, parents and students are invited to take advantage of the many opportunities to learn about preparing for college. This year, we are excited to announce the beginning of the College Workshop series. These workshops are designed to provide specific information to parents and students each year of high school. The information provided will help you and your son/daughter to be successful in high school and to work together to find the best college fit for students and the whole family. We understand that this can be a daunting process, but if we begin early and work together it can be an exciting journey.

This year, all Darnell-Cookman faculty and staff are focused on helping students to dream big and build the foundation needed to support big dreams. Parents play an integral part in building these dreams and you can provide the most help by staying informed and being involved every step of the way.

College workshops will be held 4 times this year for each grade level. Each workshop will be offered in the evening or in the morning. Please select the session time that works best for you. Both parents and students are invited to attend the evening sessions. Drinks and light snacks will be provided for the workshops. Each session will last approximately one hour. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Morris.
College 101- 9th grade
Workshop 1: Intro to High School (Sept. 14th @ 6:00 pm or Sept. 15th @ 9:00 am)
Workshop 2: Beginning Career Exploration (Nov. 2nd @ 6:00 pm or Nov. 3rd @ 9:00 am)
College 201- 10th grade
Workshop 1: Exploring College Majors & PSAT Prep (Sept. 21st @ 6:00 pm or Sept. 22nd @ 9:00 am)
Workshop 2: Connecting Your Interests & Hobbies to College Plans (Nov. 9th @ 6:00 pm or Nov. 10th @ 9:00 am)
College 301-11th grade
Workshop 1: ACT/SAT & Mock College Admissions Board (Sept. 28th @ 6:00 pm or Sept. 29th @ 9:00 am)
Workshop 2: Completing College Applications & Essays (Nov. 16th @ 6:00 pm or Nov. 17th @ 9:00 am)

SAT/FCAT practice for ALL Students

Bethel Baptist will be offering the BEST Saturday Academy to help students study for the SAT and FCAT. The classes will meet every Saturday beginning August 28th through October 30th.

There will also be a Parent Academy offered on Saturdays. For more information about sessions/dates and to register please download this form

http://sites.google.com/site/dchsstudenthandbook/act-sat-information/BESTAcademyRegistrationForm.doc?attredirects=0&d=1