Announcements
A FREE opportunity for students to join their peers virtually from across the Rochester area and surrounding counties to learn about careers and opportunities in education! Registration open January 15 though March 6, 2021 at
https://bit.ly/careersineducation
SUNY Geneseo is offering a free virtual sample class on Wednesday, January 20th at 5:30pm titled: The Importance of Social Media Marketing.
To register click
here.
SAT In-person Math Prep Class for Monday/Thursday students.
Mondays, January 25 - March 8 from 3:45 - 5:15PM
Fee: $125, all materials provided
SAT Remote Englis Prep Class for all students
Tuesday, January 26 - March 2 from 4:15 - 5:45PM
Fee $147, includes $22 SAT guide
Thursday, January 28 - March 4 from 6:00 - 7:30PM
Fee $147, includes $22 SAT guide
Register at:
https://registration.xenegrade.com/webstercsd/search.cfm
Junior Parents! Sign up
here for a Virtual Presentation of The College Search for Juniors.
January 26, 2021 6:30PM
College Board is hosting their first-ever series of virtual college fairs called BigFuture™ Days. Connect directly with college admissions representatives and current college students. You'll have a chance to explore colleges in a way that's not overwhelming, ask questions about topics you want to learn about, and take action on key college planning steps.
Register at
cb.org/bigfuturedays.
Earn a chance at a $1,000 scholarship for completing the FAFSA! The College Board has launched a new scholarship program with $5 million of scholarships each year, beginning with the class of 2020. Click
here for more information.
Freshman and transfer applicants to RIT are eligible to apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship, regardless of intended major. See
https://www.rit.edu/performingarts/academics/performing-arts-scholarship for more details.
A series of virtual events that provide students, families, and education professionals like you the opportunity to learn about academic summer programs at top US college and universities. Registration is FREE to attendees. Visit the Virtual Fairs website at
https://www.summerstudyintheusa.org/virtualstudentfairs
for complete information on dates, times, and which institutions will be represented at each event.
Free Summer Science and Technology Entry Program for rising 7 - 12th grade students. July 6th - July 30th 2021. Visit
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md/undergraduate-programs.aspx to learn more about the program and to register.
The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry's (URSMD) is designed to increase, encourage, and provide support for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged 7th through 12th graders interested in medicine or allied health professions. Leading to careers in health professions, biomedical sciences and technical fields. STEP runs through the academic year and has a summer intensive four week session. STEP students have the opportunity to work with physicians, technical staff, medical and graduate students. Follow the link to apply:
https://stepapplication.urmc.rochester.edu/
Scholarships will be awarded to children of WTA members in their senior year of high school. Eligibility is not affected by choice of major or the school they attend.
In addition, other Webster High School seniors who will be pursuing a career in education may also qualify.
Application:
application form from 2021.docx
Take a virtual tour of Harcum's Veterinary Nursing facility on campus and see how students and teachers work with the animals on site, to hone their skills on the way to earning one of the industry's most highly regarded Veterinary Nursing degrees.
The Youth Leadership Program through the Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross is a weekly program offered to students within all Monroe County schools who are enrolled in 9th – 12th grade. Through this FREE program, students participate in interactive, hands-on-based learning to acquire essential leadership, life and service skills which they can take back to their homes, schools and communities, as well as in correlation with efforts toward the Red Cross mission.Applications are being accepted now through December 1st for consideration into the 2021 cohort.
YLP Application 2020-2021_Updated.pdf
ACT-SAT Testing Dates for 2020-2021:
ACT-SAT dates for 2020-2021.pdf
Parents who might have lost access to income can apply for free and reduced lunch at any time during the school year. Application:
http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1464121635098
As school is not in session at this time and is winding down for the summer months, TIES continues to practice social distancing and would not be pairing up students for any current activities. However, they are looking to the future to be ready for when our community does reopen. Students who are willing to volunteer for the program and spend an hour listening to a virtual training session see link for details and contact info.
https://www.websterschools.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=1298
In lieu of visiting Schroeder this fall, RAC has created an easy guide to navigate the Rochester Area Colleges. Students can find information along with direct links to each school's visit options on their website.
RAC Fall Plans & Inquiry Form.docx
Consider a career in Medical Technology. Listen to Schroeder graduate Kayla Purcell (2018) tell us about this great career option.
https://youtu.be/mUJsf4eygxU