Counseling Office

 

 

Marking Period	Mid Mark Ends (Comments)	Marking Period Ends (Report Card)
1	October 9, 2020	November 13, 2020
2	December 18, 2020	January 29, 2021
3	March 5, 2021	April 9, 2021
4	May 14, 2021	June 25, 2021

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SUNY Financial Aid Events
Prospective students and families are invited to join SUNY for an online workshop which will provide detailed information about the financial aid application and award process. They will review the cost of attendance and explore the types of financial aid available, including the Excelsior Scholarship. During the session, you will be able to send us your questions via live chat.

Dates & Times
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College Board BigFuture Days
College Board is hosting a series of virtual college fairs called BigFuture™ Days. Encourage sophomores and juniors to sign up for a chance to connect directly with college admissions representatives and current college students. They'll have a chance to explore colleges in a way that's not overwhelming, ask questions about topics they want to learn about, and take action on key college planning steps.  BigFuture Day Northeast is Sundya, March 7, 2021.

To register at cb.org/bigfuturedays.
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Air Force ROTC Shadow Day 2021
Shadow Day is an exciting opportunity for interested high school junior and senior students to experience the Air Force ROTC program at Detachment 536 prior to entering their freshman year of college.  They partner interested students with current cadets to preview Air Force ROTC and university classes, leadership laboratory training, physical training, and campus lifestyle.  Please let your counselor know if you are interested in attending.

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CNY Stem Scholarships
SRC, Inc., TTM Technologies, King + King Architects, Novelis, INFICON, and Sherrill Manufacturing, in partnership with the CNY STEM Hub, are pleased to announce the 2021 CNY STEM Scholarship Program.

This scholarship program, now in its 9th year, is open to graduating high school seniors from Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Tompkins counties who will be majoring in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or Process Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Architecture, starting in fall of 2021. This year’s scholarship program will provide financial support and at least one paid summer internship at the participating company, pending business conditions.

Additional information and the online application can be found on the CNY STEM Hub website at cnystem.com. The application deadline is MARCH 1, 2021. Selections will be made in April and all applicants will be notified by May 1, 2020. If you have any additional questions related to the program, send inquiries to info@cnystem.com 

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CNY STEM - Engage in STEM Series- #2
TOPIC:  INTERNSHIPS
WHO: CNY students entering grades 7-12
WHEN: Wednesday, January 13 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (deadline to register is January 11 at noon)
WHERE: Virtual! (Zoom information to follow registration confirmation)
WHAT: Interested in learning more about STEM careers? On this night of their Engage in STEM Series, join for the opportunity to talk internships! Meet, virtually, with professionals in STEM industries like engineering, architecture, and more. Ask those professionals questions like “How valuable is an internship,” “What should I be doing now to prepare for an internship down to road,” and “Do you have any advice on applying and interviewing for internships” 
In this stackable series, students have the opportunity to network, explore career options, and learn interview and resume skills to take into the future. Come prepared with questions!

REGISTER AT:
https://cnystem.com/events/engage-in-stem-series-night-one-copy/
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SECNY FCU Scholarship
SECNY FCU has opened up their 2021 Scholarship Application.  You can find the application online at https://secny.org/scholarship-application/.  They will be awarding 5 scholarships of $1000.00 to seniors in Central New York this year.  Applications are being accepted  from December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021.
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2020-2021 Elks Scholarships
The Elks are offering two scholarships:  The Most Valuable Student Award which must be submitted online by November 15, 2020, and the Elks Legacy Award which is also completed online and has a due date of February 15, 2021.  Please see the counseling office for more details.
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2021 Guthrie Health Professions Scholarships
Applications are in the counseling office for the 2021 Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship & Guthrie Employee Scholarship.  Application deadline is January 22, 2021.  
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Central New York Chapter - Air & Waste Management Scholarship
Scholarship materials are in the counseling office.  Scholarships of up to $1,500 will be awarded next spring to college students or high school seniors enrolled in college for the fall 2021 semester in an environmentally-related program.  Completed applications must be postmarked or received via email no later than February 29, 2021.  A copy of the application can be found in a link to the right.
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Remind App
Contact the Counseling Office for instructions on how to sign up for “Remind”.  Remind is a new app the Counseling Office will be using to remind parents/students of events, deadlines, etc.  Information was mailed home to Seniors and Juniors, and Sophomores.  Information will be forthcoming for other grades.

Spring AP Test Dates

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 8:00 - English Literature & Composition
Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 8:00 - United States History
Friday, May 7, 2021 - 8:00 - Chemistry 
                                 12:00 - Physics 2

Monday, May 10, 2021 - 8:00 - World History
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 8:00 - English Language & Composition  
                                            12:00 - Microeconomics
Friday, May 14, 2021 - 8:00 - Biology
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SAT/ACT Test Dates
This year's SAT/ACT test dates are listed in the link to the right. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New Student Registration
Registration procedures and paperwork for the Fabius-Pompey Middle/High School are handled through the District Office.  Please call Jean Gasparini in the District Office @ 683-5301 with any questions or to drop off paperwork.