This week's scholarships...December 19

This week, the guidance office received information about the following scholarships:

Massachusetts Credit Union League--Application is due on February 2nd.   This application requires that students submit an essay, in addition to grades, extracurricular activities and proof of applicant or parent/guardian membership at St. Anne's Credit Union.  The application can be found in the guidance office.

Paul F. Ronci Scholarship
This is for a full-time student who has attained academic excellence and demonstrates financial need. Applications are due by March 31, 2015.    Visit Paulfroncischolarship.org or pick up a paper application in the guidance office.

Desiree Mesolella Art Scholarhsip
Students must attend a 4 year college or school majoring in an art field.   The application can be found in the guidance office.   The scholarship is due April 20.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.

IBPO Local 304 Scholarship
Local 304 will offer a $1000 scholarship.   This is for a graduating senior who has been accepted into an accredited institution.   The recipient must pursue a career in law enforcement/social services.   The deadline is May 1,   Applications can be found in the guidance office.

Bristol Narrows Improvement Association
Applications can be obtained from the Guidance Department.    This award requires an essay, letter of recommendations and a copy of the financial aid letter from your College/University of choice.   Applications will be accepted from March 1 to May 1.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.

Holiday Break

The holiday break officially begins on Tuesday, December 23 at 2:30 at Mt. Hope High School.  Schools will reopen on Monday, January 5th.

Best wishes for a healthy, happy and safe holiday season!

Mid-term grades

Please remember to check your mid-term grades on Iparent.

This week's scholarship information---December 12

We received information about three great local scholarships.

1) Bristol County Lions Club Scholarship
The deadline is May 8th.   Applications are available in the guidance office.

2) Marcia F. King Memorial Scholarship
Student must be a graduating Mt. Hope senior.   The senior must display academic proficiency and or extracurricular achievement in science.    The senior must want to pursue higher education, ultimately in a science related field.

The deadline is May 15.   Applications are available in the guidance office.

3) Peter Sepe Memorial Scholarship
Students must meet the following criteria: graduating senior planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning; Warren resident; good sportsmanship on the field and a leader to his/her teammates on and off the field.

Thank you to the generosity of our local scholarship sponsors.

Hamilton Relay Scholarship $500
Applicant must be a graduating senior who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or difficulty speaking.
Applicant must complete and submit application, essay, signed talent release form and letter of recommendation to be eligible.

Application packet can be found in the guidance office.   Applications are due on March 2.

ASVAB Testing on January 7th

If any student is interested in taking the ASVAB in January, please see your guidance counselor to make arrangements.

Happy Thanksgiving

On behalf of the Mt. Hope community, best wishes for a happy, safe and relaxing holiday.

This week's scholarships

We received news of three generous local scholarships today.   All applications are available in the guidance office.

Dr. Paul J. Agatiello, MD, FACP Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Mt. Hope High School senior who is planning to pursue a degree in a Health related field.   The applicant must be a resident of Bristol or Warren who has been accepted into a two or four year accredited college as a full-time student.    He or she must have outstanding academics in science and must have a GPA greater than a 3.0.

St. Anne's Credit Union of Fall River
Eleven $1000 scholarships are available to students who plan to further their education.   Membership at St. Anne's Credit Union by the student or student's parent/guardian is required prior to the submission of the application.

James L. and Mary Maher Scholarship
This scholarship intends to provide financial assistance to those deserving graduates who show leadership, are active in their community and intend to pursue higher education.
The application is available in the guidance office.

Financial Aid Night--December 3

The Mt. Hope Guidance Department will host its annual Financial Aid Planning Night in the Mt. Hope High School Library.   It will be held from 6-7

This week's scholarships---November 14

Bristol/Warren Gridiron Club Scholarship
This club awards 2 $1000 scholarships annually.    There is a minimum of three years participation on the Mt. Hope High School football team.    In addition to leadership on the field, the student must demonstrate commitment to athletics.

The application is due on April 30, 2015.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.   Contact Arthur Manuel, Club President, at amanuel@distron.com with any questions.

The Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program
Go to www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships to apply.   The application is due by January 15, 2015.

Report Cards and Parent Teacher Conferences

Students have their first quarter report cards.    Please remember that our parent teacher conferences are Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30-8:30.   We hope to see you here :)

This week's scholarships

We received information from Roger Williams University about their generous scholarships to Mt. Hope High School students and Bristol residetns.

The deadline for all of the RWU scholarships is February 1.

Michael Andrade Memorial Scholarship
RWU Mt. Hope High School Scholarship
Harold Payson Memorial Scholarship
Bristol Memorial Grant (Firefighter--Bristol Residents only)
Bristol Memorial Grant (Police Officer--Bristol Residents only)
Ceasar Brito Memorial Scholarship (Bristol Residents only)

The application and information about each one of these scholarships can be found in the Mt. Hope Guidance office.  

End of Quarter 1

Today is the end of the first quarter.   Report cards will be distributed on Friday, November 14th.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

This week's scholarships....October 31st

Rhode Island Pilots Association
Information about this scholarship at http://www.RIPilots.com

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
The deadline is January 9, 2015
This a $1000 grant.    Students who are high school seniors, planning to continue their post-secondary education at a college, university or vocational school are eligible for this scholarship.   Applications are available in the high school guidance office.

November 7th--End of First Quarter

Friday, November 7th is the end of the first quarter.   Report cards will be distributed to students in homeroom on Friday, November 14th.    Grades are always available for your review on the online portal, IParent.

This week's scholarships

We received word of two scholarships this week for our seniors.

The Rhode Island Polonia Scholarship Foundation
This scholarship is available to Rhode Island residents of Polish-American descent.   More information can be found at www.polishschoarlshipsri.org


The United States Senate Youth Program 2015 Washington Week and College Scholarship
This is open to all qualified juniors and seniors.    The deadline is Friday, October 17, 2014.   Go to www.ussenateyouth.org for more information.

Save the Date---Parent Teacher Conferences

If you haven't realized it, we have reached the midpoint of the 1st quarter.   Hopefully, your child has met with success to this point.   If you have concerns, please contact the teacher or guidance counselor.    

The first quarter ends November 7th.   Our parent teacher conferences will be held on November 18th beginning at 5:30.   Your child will bring a sheet home for you to make an appointment.

Temporary Class Rank for Seniors Available September 30

The temporary class rank, used for College Application purposes, will be available tomorrow.  Please stop by before or after school or between classes.  Do not leave class to learn your rank.  A final rank is determined for the graduation ceremony after the submission of ALL senior grades and exams.    The final rank notification will be given to seniors during Senior Week.

Sign up for the Upcoming College Visits on Naviance

Information from The College of the Holy Cross

Greetings from Holy Cross,

 

I want to make you aware of an opportunity for prospective students of diverse backgrounds to visit campus for our annual Perspectives Weekend Overnight Program.  The Program is free of cost to attend and runs from Saturday, November 15 through Monday, November 17. 

 

Students can apply for the program through this link: holycross.edu/perspectives.  The deadline to apply online is Monday October 13.  The Perspectives Program is a great opportunity for prospective students to explore diversity on campus and engage in thoughtful conversations with current students.  It is a busy, but very rewarding weekend.

 

If you or your student has any questions about the Program, please do not hesitate to contact Ashley Johnson (ajohnson@holycross.edu) as she is the Co-Coordinator of the Program.  If a student is accepted to the program, but the cost of transportation would cause undue hardship to the student's family, please contact Ashley as soon as possible and she will work to possibly help resolve the issue.

 

Best,

Xiaofeng Wan

Seton Hall

If you are interested in applying to Seton Hall University, please contact your guidance counselor.   We have application fee waivers available for you.   

Seton Hall has renewed its Public Tuition Rate program for qualified top achieving students.   For information about how to qualify, go to www.shu.edu/go/ptr

If you are interested in visiting the campus, SHU will host events on October 19, November 23, February 15 and April 26.    You can learn more about it at www.shu.edu/visiting.

New Website

We have launched our new guidance website.   Check it out at www.mthopeguidance.com.

Free After School Program for students interested in architecture, engineering and construction

ACE’s Rhode Island program helps high school students discover how to translate their interests and abilities into exciting, rewarding careers in architecture, engineering and construction.

 

The program is a free 16 week after school program hosted in three locations around the state, NE Tech Architectural Engineering Technology program being one of them.  

For more information on ACE RI go to http://acementoringri.org/.

 

 

Job Opportunity through East Bay Community Action Program

I just received word of this job opportunity.  

Hello,

The Bristol Parks and Recreations Department is hiring through the East Bay Community Action Program-Youth center.

The positions are as followed:

Maintenance- Maintain the facility through grounds keeping and cleanup efforts.

Receptionist- Assist visitors to their appropriate destination.

Hours: Negotiable

Compensation: $8.00 per hour

Application Deadline: September 26, 2014

If you are interested, contact

 Jerry Darius

Case Manager - Youth Center

East Bay Community Action Program

Mount Hope High School

199 Chestnut St, Bristol, RI 02809

Phone:401-481-3508

Fax: 401-619-7071

Email: jdarius@ebcap.org

Email: dariusj@bw.k12.ri.us

College Fair--Updated List

The following colleges and universities will be in attendance on September 24th.   We hope that you are too!

Anna Maria College Assumption College Bay State College Becker College Boston College Boston University Bridgewater State University Bristol Community College Brown University Bryant University Clarkson University Colby-Sawyer College Community College of RI Curry College Dean College Eastern Connecticut State University Emmanuel College Franklin Pierce University

Hofstra University Holy Cross College Husson University Johnson & Wales University Keene State College Lasell College Lesley University Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) Massachusetts Maritime Academy Mount Ida College Pine Manor College Plymouth State University Providence College Quinnipiac University Rhode Island College Roger Williams University Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Salve Regina University Simmons College Smith College Southern New Hampshire University Stonehill College Suffolk University The College of Saint Rose University of Maine (Orono) University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of Rhode Island University of Saint Joseph University of Southern Maine University of Tampa University of Vermont Walsh University Western New England University Wheelock College Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Elks National Foundation 2015 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest.

Applications for this scholarship are available to download starting September 1, 2014.   To obtain an application:
Visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Click on the 2015 MVS application link.
Enter your email address to register.
Fill out your contact information and submit.
SAVE and PRINT the PDF of your cover page and application.


Also, Dick Devault of the Bristol Elks will be here at our College Fair to tell you about the local and national scholarships that are supported by the Elks.

Save the Date

Please remember to save the date for our College Fair on September 24th at Mt. Hope High School from 4-7.    Over 50 colleges will be here to showcase their schools and programs.   Also, our guidance staff will host workshops on Naviance and the College Application Process.

Seniors and Naviance

This week, all Seniors activated their Naviance accounts under the tutelage of the guidance department.   Students were excited to search for colleges and universities using this program.   We believe that Naviance will help students research a variety of colleges and universities that best suit their individual preferences for post-secondary education.

If you missed the account activation workshop, please contact your guidance counselor.   The guidance counselors will be hosting drop in workshops over the next few weeks to continue to assist students with different aspects of the program.

For the families of our seniors, please consider joining us for a Naviance workshop during the College Fair at Mt. Hope High School on September 24th.

Rhode Island Harvard Club Admissions Information Session

Hello,

 

I received this information from the Harvard Club of Rhode Island.   Each year, Harvard College holds an information session about the undergraduate application process to Harvard College.    If this is a school that is on your radar screen, it is a fantastic chance to meet with representatives locally.

 

The date for the session is Sunday, October 5th, 2014.

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Moses Brown School
250 Lloyd Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Featured Speaker: Meghan Stetson
Admissions Officer
The Officers and Directors of the Harvard Club of Rhode Island cordially invite interested high school juniors and seniors and guidance staff to the Sixty Fourth Annual Secondary School Information Session. We would like to extend a special invitation to you based on your academic achievements.


We will present a program on Harvard College, featuring a panel discussion by current Harvard undergraduates, a video about campus life, and our featured speaker, Meghan Stetson, who will discuss aspects of admission and life in Cambridge. Meghan is the admissions officer for Rhode Island.

Registration begins at 3:45 pm and the program will begin promptly at 4:00 pm.
RSVP BY  September 30th, 201􀀖 to: harvardclubri.@gmail.comEsther Novis and John Stafford Tobias Lederberg

Co-Chairs, Schools & Scholarships Committee President

Harvard Club of Rhode Island

PSAT--October 15, 2014

The PSAT will be offered at Mt. Hope High School on Wednesday, October 15th beginning at 8 a.m.     The district funds the cost of the test and administers it to all of our sophomores.   Juniors who wish to take this test, may register for the test in the Guidance Office.  The fee for juniors is $22. Please make checks payable to Mt. Hope High School and write your child's name in the memo line. The deadline for registration is September 23.  

If you have any questions, please contact your guidance counselor.

Annual College Fair and Parent Workshops----SAVE THE DATE---September 24, 2014

Our annual College Fair will be held at Mt. Hope High School on September 24 from 4-7 p.m.   We encourage families to attend with their children.  This event is free and open to the public.
Due to the success of our parent workshops last year, once again, the guidance counselors will host workshops for parents about the college application process. Our first series of workshops will be held during the College Fair.   This year, one of our workshops will be an introduction to Naviance.  Naviance is an electronic tool that allows students and parents to  manage the college application process.   Senior students are being introduced to Naviance next week.

This year, we have collaborated with Barrington High School.    As of this post, over 50 college and university representatives will attend.    We believe that there will be several schools of interest for our students.    Please join us!

Anna Maria College
Assumption College
Bay State College
Becker College
Boston College
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Bristol Community College
Brown University
Bryant University
Clarkson University
Colby-Sawyer College
Community College of Rhode Island
Curry College
Eastern Connecticut State University
Emmanuel College
Hofstra University
Holy Cross College
Husson University
Iona College
Johnson & Wales University (Providence)
Keene State College
Lasell College
Lesley University
University of Maine
MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Massachusetts, Boston
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Mount Ida College
University of New Hampshire
University of New Haven
Pine Manor College
Plymouth State University
Providence College
Quinnipiac University
Rhode Island College
University of Rhode Island
Roger Williams University
Sacred Heart University
Saint Anselm College
The College of Saint Rose
Salve Regina University
Simmons College
Smith College
University of Southern Maine
Southern New Hampshire University
Stonehill College
Suffolk University
The University of Tampa
University of Saint Joseph
University of Vermont
Walsh University
Western New England University
Wheelock College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

New beginnings

The school building has come to life as students return for schedules, band and sports teams practice, teachers set up their rooms, the IT department installs and upgrades our technology and the maintenance department works their magic to ensure that students are greeted with a sparkling, freshly painted learning environment.    The guidance staff is looking forward to this new year.

An important piece of parental/teacher communication is the IParent portal.   If you do not have an account, please email Mr. Squatrito at squatriton@bw.k12.ri.us.   I encourage you to set this up as soon as possible.

Again, we are excited about a great 2014-2015 school year.

Thank you Bristol and Warren!

On behalf of the entire Mt. Hope community, the guidance department would like to thank all of the generous sponsors for awarding $58,900 in total scholarships to the graduating Class of 2014.   Your generosity and support make a difference in the lives of our students.    We would also like to thank Roger Williams University for awarding four full-tuition scholarships to our students.  

Thank you for helping our students achieve their dreams!

Summer at Brown College Fair

If you are beginning the college search, this summer fair at Brown may be a nice place to start.

The 23rd Annual Summer@Brown College Fair

The annual Summer@Brown College Fair is free and open to the public - students and parents from the surrounding area are invited to attend. The Fair offers students an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities and conservatories.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

6:00-7:00pm - Summer@Brown Students w/ID
7:00-8:30pm - Open to the Public

Location: Meehan Auditorium
Corner of Hope St. and Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906

 

Career Fair For Our 9th Graders

Last week, the guidance department hosted a introduction to careers for our 9th grade students.   Students had previously completed a interest survey of possible careers.   Based upon the student interest, Mt. Hope welcomed a Forensic Scientist, Nurse Practitioner, Mechanical Engineer, Psychology, Police Office, Chief Information Officer, Actor/Musician and a Sports Reporter.   The 9th graders learned about the career and the variety of pathways that these professionals took to reach their current positions.  

The guidance department looks forward to hosting these types of events in the future so that our students can learn about the wonderful world of work and careers that are available to them.    I read the other night that 4 out of 7 jobs that currently exist DID not exist a few years ago.   It is our hope that sparking student interest will not only allow students to learn what is out there, but to inspire them to imagine and invent jobs in our rapidly changing world.

It is a busy time in the halls of Mt. Hope

The Mt. Hope community is experiencing an exciting transition time.   Our seniors are practicing for this Saturday's graduation.   While the seniors are preparing to make their exit from our school, today we are welcoming in the incoming 9th graders from Kickemuit Middle School.   We want to introduce them to the our school and all that is great about Mt. Hope.

Our incoming 9th graders met with student leaders from our wide variety of clubs and sports.   They participated in a question and answer panel led by our current 9th graders who gave good advice.  Out of the mouths of our current 9th graders came the following words of wisdom:
1) Join something.  It is a good way to make friends and it keeps you focused on school work.
2) I have had to learn not to procrastinate.   I can't really do my homework in school anymore, so make sure you do it at home.
3) If you get lost, ask a teacher where to go.
4) As soon as you realize you aren't getting it, ask the teacher for help.   They'll stay after and help you.

Seniors

Next week, seniors will take final exams in their regularly scheduled classes.   Seniors who have not met their Proficiency Based Graduation requirements should see Mrs. Faria immediately.    All PBGRs must be completed by the last day of the Senior Exam period which is Friday, May 30th.

Scholarship Information

Rhode Island Association of School Maintenance Directors

This award is between $500-$1500. The application is available in the guidance office.   The deadline is June 1st.

Mid-Term

The mid-term of the 4th quarter is May 9th.  

NECAP Science

Next week, juniors will take the state required test NECAP Science on May 6, 7 and 8.

This week's scholarships

Mt. Hope Robotics Senior Scholarship

This a $500 Scholarship for Certificate, Associate or Bachelor's Degree program.   The student must be a current member of the Mt. Hope Robotics Club, be a senior, complete the application and meet all of the criteria.   This application is available in the guidance office.   The deadline is Friday, May 16th.

Bristol Narrows Improvement Association
The applicant must be sponsored by a member or former member of the BNIA.   This is a $1000 scholarship.    Applications can be found in the guidance office.   The deadline has been extended to May 15.

The Giovanni Folcarelli Memorial Scholarship
The application forms are only for High School Seniors who are members or whose parents or legal guardians are members of Council 94.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.  The applications are due by May 17, 2014.

Lauren Ashley Zarembka
This is a $1000 Scholarship for high school and continuing college students who will study the disciplines of medicine, theatre, music or culinary arts.  The applications are due by July 15.

More scholarships that we just received since this morning's post

We just received this scholarship information.

St. Elizabeth Manor Scholarship
Each year, St. Elizabeth awards a scholarship to a Mt. Hope graduate pursuing a career in nursing.  This is a $500 scholarship.   It is awarded to the student with the highest GPA.
The scholarship is available in the guidance office.

Foundation Eighty-Three
$1000 Scholar-Athlete

Applicants must be high school seniors who are attending a two or four year college/university in the fall.   Applicants must have participated in a minimum of two varsity sports.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.

Poetry Slam

Poetry Slam!

Wednesday, May 7th

6:30 PM in the auditorium

*Original poems must be submitted (typed) to Ms. Mastriano in C203 by Friday, May 2nd.

CCRI Engineering and Technology Open House

CCRI will host an Open House at its Warwick Campus in Conference Rooms 2200 and 2240 on Tuesday, April 22 from 4-7.  You will be able to tour the labs as well as learn about the certificates and degrees offered.

This week's scholarship

Elsie Ingram RN Memorial Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to Mt. Hope students who are Warren residents who plan to pursue a career as a registered nurse.    The student must attend an accredited nursing program.   This application can be found in the Mt. Hope Guidance Office.   The deadline is May 9th.

Yesterday's Career Fair

East Bay Community Action Program and Mt. Hope High School collaborated to host a Career Fair on April 16th. Students listened intently as employers explained career opportunities available at their companies. Schools who participated also provided hands on demonstrations to showcase their programs. The event was a great success!

Thank you to the local businesses and organizations who worked with us to support our students.

Report Cards

Third quarter report cards were issued to students today.   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the teacher or guidance counselor.  

This week's scholarship information...

This week's scholarship information....

Bristol Children's Home Scholarship
The applicant must be a resident of Bristol and a U.S. citizen, accepted into an accredited two-year associate or a four-year undergraduate college degree.   The applicant must demonstrate financial need.   Bristol graduating seniors are eligible.   The deadline is May 2nd.   Go to rifoundation.org to find the application.

Herbert Kaplan Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship
A person must demonstrate commitment to volunteer and philanthropic activities in Rhode Island and a capacity to motivate others.   The application is due August 1.   The application can be found in the guidance office.

Lighthouse Computer Services/Tech Collective Scholarship
This is four students who are interested in the Computer Science field.   This is due April 22nd.   The application can be found in the guidance office.

Nathalie A. Price Scholarship Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to post-secondary junior female golfers from RI.   Applications are available at www.oswga.org

Great news for our seniors!

As seniors anxiously opened their college acceptance letters, good news arrived from many different colleges and universities around the country.  We are proud of our seniors for their hard work and congratulate them on getting accepted into many fine institutions!  As of April 4^th, the following is a list of schools that have accepted students from the Class of 2014.

Tufts University

St. John's University

The University of Tampa

University of Rochester

Colby-Sawyer College

Keene State College

Salve Regina University

Rhode Island College

Hofstra University

University of Colorado

Butler University

Point Park University

Wheelock College

Nichols College

Providence College

University of New Hampshire

University of Rhode Island

Community College of RI

University of Iowa

Indiana University

University of Georgia

University of Vermont

University of Delaware

Clarkson University

Emmanuel College

Roger Williams University

University of Mass Dartmouth

Southern NH University

Lasell College

Western New England University

Roanoke College

Siena College

Curry College

University of Hartford

Saint Michael's College

Johnson & Wales University

Quinnipiac University

Seton Hall University

Springfield College

West Virginia University

Manhattanville College

Loyola New Orleans University

University of Connecticut

Stetson University

Florida International University

Florida Atlantic University

Stonehill College

Manhattan College

Iona College

Gordon College

Merrimack College

Eckerd College

Salem State University

University of Maine

Plymouth State University

Lesley University

Drexel University

Northeastern University

Wentworth University

Rochester Institute of Tech University of Buffalo Dean College