Thursday, June 20, 2013

Writing Workshops

Due to lack of signups, the only writing workshop that will run this summer will be from July 9-11th.   There is still space available in this section.

Enjoy your summer.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Michael J. Mercurio Foundation Fundraising Golf Tournament

The Michael J. Mercurio Foundation generously donates scholarships to Mt. Hope High School graduating seniors, as well as to the Art Department.   This June 29th, the MJM Foundation will host its annual golf tournament at the Swansea Country Club.   It is an 18-hole tournament.   The cost per golfer is $100.   For more information about this fun tournament, please visit the website mjmgolf.com.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Progress Reports

4th Quarter Mid-Term Progress Reports were issued to students in homeroom today.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Scholarship Information

This week's Scholarship Information...

Mt. Hope Robotics Senior Scholarship
$500 Scholarship for Certificate, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Program
This is a one time scholarship.   Students must be a current member of the Mt. Hope Robotics Club.   Additional criteria and the application can be found in the guidance office.    The application is due Monday, May 20th.

Rotary Club Scholarhsip

Applicant must be a high school senior and a resident of Bristol.   Students must show good academic performance and service in the school and/or community.    Additional criteria and application information can be found in the guidance office.   Applications are due on May 20th.


Monday, May 6, 2013

Scholarship

Save Bristol Harbor Scholarship
This is a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in Environmental Sciences.   The student must be a resident of Bristol or Warren.   Additional Scholarship information is available in the guidance office.    This application is due by May 15th.

Scholarship Opportunity for Current Juniors---It is not too early to start looking for scholarships.

The Association of Fundraising Executives, Rhode Island Chapter offers a $2500 Kaplan Scholarship.   Information can be found at www.afpri.org.   The deadline is August 1, 2013.

Science NECAP

All juniors will participate in the state required Science NECAP tomorrow through May 9th.  

Monday, April 29, 2013

Don't be Super-Sized!

You are invited to attend a viewing of Super Size Me, the award winning documentary that follows filmmaker, Morgan Spurlock, on his 30-day journey of eating only McDonald's fast food and the changes it had on his physical and psychological well-being.   Nutritionist Emily Delconte will join the group to answer questions about making healthier nutritional and lifestyle choices.  Helpful recipes and resources will be available.

This is a featured presentation of the BWRSD Health and Wellness subcommittee as part of the BWRSD Wellness week.  

Join the group on Saturday, May 4th from 1-3 at the Rogers Free Library Meeting Room at 525 Hope Street, Bristol.

Friday, April 26, 2013

This Week's Scholarship Information

We received information about two scholarships this week.

The First Congregational Church in Bristol will award $1000 to an eligible Mt. Hope High School graduating senior.   The criteria, application and essay can be found in the guidance office.   The deadline is May 25.

The Council 94--Local 581 Scholarship.
This scholarship is for students who have a parent/guardian who is a member of Council 94-Local 581.   The student must be a graduating senior who has been accepted to accredited institution to continue his education.   The deadline is May 17th.   Applications can be found in the high school guidance office.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

College Essay Writing Workshops

Tackling the college essay is one of the more daunting tasks for any high school senior in the throes of the college application process.    This is one of the tasks that students usually leave for the fall of their senior year when they are filling out applications, taking SAT's, getting used to the demands of a senior year schedule, playing sports, working, trying to enjoy their senior year and juggling their busy lives.    Writing the essay typically lands at the end of the student's to do list.

This summer, I will offer college essay writing workshops during the month of July to Mt. Hope Class of 2014 members.   These workshops will be small two-three day work sessions so that students can write, receive feedback about their writing and revise.  

If you think that this is something that your child would like to attend or that you would like your child to attend, please have your student come to the guidance office to sign up for the workshop.   Once I have an idea of interested participants, I will create a schedule that offers your child some options that work for him.




The College Visit--Getting the Most Out of Your Visit

Shelley Honeycutt gave some great information at Wednesday's informational session.   If you were unable to attend, please contact your child's guidance counselor via email so that the counselor can get that information to you.

Some College Fair Information

There are a couple of national college fairs in the area that may be of interest to you.   This weekend, there will be a fair in Providence at the RI Convention Center in Halls A& B.   The fair will run on Saturday, April 27th fro 12-3.    If you cannot make this one, there will be another one in Boston at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Summer Street in Boston.   This one runs for two day: Tuesday, April 30th from 9-12 and 6-8:30.  The second day is May 1st from 9-12.   You can look on the following website, www.nacacnet.org, for the most update list of participating schools.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Scholarships--April 19th

MHHS Student Council Scholarship
This award will be presented to Mt. Hope Students who have demonstrated leadership qualities and contributed to a positive school climate.   Applications can be found in the high school guidance office.  The deadline is May 21st.

Marcia F. King Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a graduating student who has pursued interest in science to enhance the local or school community.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.   The deadline is May 15th.

Class of 2009 Joseph Machado Memorial Scholarship
This award is presented to a students who has demonstrated talent to understand and to problem solve in a practical way.    The application can be found in the guidance office.   The deadline is May 3rd.

New England Institute of Technology Tech Camp July 8th through July 12th

Current high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply to participate in NE Tech's Tech Camp 2013.   This is a week long, hands on technology class at NEIT.   Tech Camp will run through Monday, July 8th through Friday, July 12th.    The only fee is the $75 non-refundable registration fee.    To learn more about Tech Camp, visit www.neit.edu.


Friday, April 12, 2013

This week's scholarships


Class of 2009 Joseph Machado Memorial Scholarship
This award is to be presented to an individual from Bristol or Warren that has demonstrated the talent to understand and to problem solve in a practical way such as building projects and using technology to improve the community.    The deadline is May 3, 2013.  Please pick up application in the guidance office.

Mt. Hope High School Student Council Scholarship
The award is presented to graduating seniors who meet the following academic and personal criteria: good academic standing; commitment to fostering a positive school climate; demonstrate evidence of leadership

The application can be found in the guidance office.   The deadline for applying is May 21.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Advanced Placement Score Reports for Summer 2013

AP Score Reports will be available online for the first time this July.   The CollegeBoard has created an awareness toolkit for students and families.   You can download the toolkit at http://noreply.collegeboard.org/13a08d65alayfousualsnybqaaaaaaa2dhf4arcrgeeyaaaaa

Please know that students must have a College Board account to access the online score reports.    If you have taken the SAT, you already have the account.   Please sign in to confirm that your user name and password work.


Friday, April 5, 2013

SCIENCE NECAP

Juniors will take the Science NECAP on May 7th, 8th, and 9th.    On these days, homeroom will be held first thing in the morning.  

This week's scholarship information

Bristol County Lions Club Scholarship--Complete applications are available in the guidance office.  The application is due on May 2nd.  

Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship at the Rhode Island Foundation
This is a one time award of $1500.   The deadline is May 1, 2013.    You should log into www.rifoundation.org and follow the links to Scholarships.

Manuela Guedes Memorial Scholarship
This is a $1000 award presented to a Mt. Hope High School graduate.   This award is geared towards students who wish to commit to pursue higher education and a career in the health care field.   Further information can be found in the guidance office.   The deadline is May 10.

Friday, March 29, 2013

College Planning for Juniors

Juniors, it is April and you are thinking of prom, summertime and the beach.   However, you should add one more thing to your list.  College planning.    The summer of your junior year is the perfect time to begin your college search, write your draft of a college essay and determine your game plan.   

The Mt. Hope Guidance Office will host an informational workshop for juniors and their families about how to make use of the summer to begin the college planning/application process.     This workshop will be held on April 24th from 6-7 in the Mt. Hope High School Library.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Scholarship Information--March 28th

Hello,

I am publishing this week's scholarship information a day early as result of the upcoming holiday weekend.

Kayleigh Ann Raposa Memorial Scholarship:  This scholarship is given in memory of Kayleigh Ann Raposa. In order to be eligible, you must be a MHHS senior, accepted at an institution of higher learning, participate in JV or Varsity Soccer, Basketball or girls and boys track.   Additional application requirements can be found on the application in the high school guidance office.    The deadline is April 26th.

Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame: Due June 21st
This scholarship is for scholar-athletes.   Additional information can be found on the application form.   The application is in the guidance office.

Eastern States Exposition RI Trustees Scholarship Committee: Due May 1, 2013
This scholarship is available to students who participated in Eastern States Exposition Youth Programs.   Additional requirements can be found on the application which can be found in the guidance office.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department:   Due May 5, 2013
You must be a Bristol resident and a child of an active or deceased member of the Ladies Auxiliary or Bristol Volunteer Fire Department, as well as a high school senior and have demonstrated financial need.   To apply, login into www.rifoundation.org

Nursing Scholarships from the Rhode Island Foundation: Due April 19, 2013
The purpose of these scholarships is to provide support for nursing students.   Criteria and application information can be found at www.rifoundation.org

The Portuguese Beneficial Association: Due May 31
This is a scholarship for college bound students of Portuguese descent whose parents are members of the association.    Applications can be obtained in the high school guidance office.





Course Selection Sheets

Course selection sheets are due in guidance today with a parent/guardian signature.   If you did not turn the sheet in today with a signature, please be sure to get the form into guidance on Monday morning.   Thank you.