Counseling Center

The Hour of Code is coming again! 
Thursday, December 12 at 3:20-4:00pm in Room E4
Find out a little about what programming is, spend some time programming and learn what programming courses are offered here at Schroeder.
Sign up by completing the Google form at https://forms.gle/4oZHL77v5DjmhgD96 so Mrs. Miller knows how many people to expect.

SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, NY) will be hosting a Medical Imaging Sciences & Radiation Therapy Information Session on January 10, 2020 at 2:30 pm.   It's an opportunity for prospective students to learn about the careers within Medical Imaging Sciences and Radiation Therapy as well as their degree programs and admissions requirements.
registration link: https://engage.upstate.edu/register/mis-radiation

Monroe County students in grades 9-12 are invited to enter their poetry, short fiction prose (no essays), and/or recorded performances to their prestigoius annual contest.  First prize-$300, second prize-$200 and third prize-$100.  Register and submit work: https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/programs/sokol-awards/

For students whose parent is a WTA member and any student that is going to be a teacher, even if their parents are not WTA members.  Due Friday March 13 by 3:30pm.  application form from 2020.docx

FREE workshops for high school students interested in majoring or minoring in music during college. 
January 12, 2019; Applying and Auditioning
February 2, 2019; Financial Aid & Scholarships
Please register online at https://apply.esm.rochester.edu/portal/ECMS-workshops

GRAPA scholarships are offered to students pursuing a career in business.
GRAPA Scholarship Application.pdf

 

The Ibero-American Action League strongly encourages and supports excellence in education and works with other organizations, businesses and individuals to provide scholarships to college bound Hispanic students in the area.  Applications due Friday March 6, 2020.  See application for more details.
Scholarship Application 2020.pdf

Earn an accolade for graduation for what you already know!
Does your child speak a language other than English?  If so he or she might be eligible to earn the Seal of Biliteracy!  For more information click here

Every year youth from the Mid-West Region participate in a series of FREE trainings for a total of 30 hours.  The Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute in Albany purpose is to foster the leadership skills of LatinX students and to introduce them to New York State's legislative process.  College scholarships are awarded to seniors on a competitive basis. For more information - http://www.monroe2boces.org/PRHYLI.aspx 

To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student’s essay will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation.
https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contests-awards/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest 

The Monroe Professional Engineers Society provides scholar awards to high school seniors from high schools within the counties that comprise the Chapter's region. Students must plan to attend college to pursue a degree in an ABET accredited engineering program. The Scholar Award is based on academic achievement, participation in scholastic and out of school activities, work experience, and volunteer/community service activities. Scholar awards are sponsored by local companies and organizations.
monroepes.org

Every year youth from the Mid-West Region participate in a series of FREE trainings for a total of 30 hours, November through March. Ten students are selected to participate in the Annual Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute in Albany. The Institute's purpose is to foster the leadership skills of LatinX students and to introduce them to New York State's legislative process. Students must be in 11th or 12th grade and have at least one parent of LatinX/Hispanic descent to participate. College scholarships are awarded to seniors on a competitive basis at the conclusion of the Institute.    
http://www.monroe2boces.org/PRHYLI.aspx  

Check out the counseling SAT & ACT webpage! http://www.websterschools.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=1606  New information on practice tests and special enrichment classes for 9th and 10th graders!

Gliding Stars, an adaptive ice skating program for people with disabilities is looking for students who would be interested in finding a unique and fun way to complete their community service requirements or just share their love of skating. Volunteers must to be able to skate because they will be supporting and aiding their stars as they learn to skate.  If interested visit their Program any Sunday at Webster Ice Arena or for additional information

Join the 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing awards.  Millions of dollars in scholarships.  Visit artandwriting.org