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

This week's scholarship information

The Rhode Island Foundation is now accepting applications for the Bristol Children's Home Scholarship.    This scholarship is for Bristol residents who have been accepted to an institution of higher learning.   Applicants must be undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need.

Deadline for this application is May 2, 2014.   To apply, click on https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_983?SA=SNA&FID=35220

There is information for other scholarships at www.rifoundation.org

The end of Quarter 3

The end of the third quarter is Friday, April 4th.    Report cards will be distributed to students in homeroom on Friday, April 11th.   

Course Selection Sheets

Course selection sheets for next year’s classes were due in Guidance last Friday.  If you have not completed the form, please return it to guidance as soon as possible.   The timely return of the course selection sheet provides you with the best chance to get the courses that you want to take.  

This week's scholarship information

Lipsky/Whittaker Scholarship for Rhode Island LGBTQQ Youth
Scholarship Recipients must be a high school graduate who graduates in the spring or summer of 2014 and will enroll full-time in a post secondary technical training program, two or four year college and identifies as LGBTQQ or raised in a LGBTQQ and have a substantial history of activism in support of the rights of LGBTQQ individuals and families.

American Legion Girls State

This is a follow up post to a Blackboard Connect message sent in February about the American Legion Boys and Girls State Program.   Any junior females who wish to apply to this program, applications are available in the Mt. Hope Guidance office.

This week's scholarship information

Bristol County Lions Club
The application is available in the guidance office.  The application requires a letter, recommendations and additional information.   It is due May 2, 2014.  

Fall River Federation of Live Music--Local 216
This is a $500 Scholarship.
Student must be a resident of Bristol/Warren.   The student must major in a music program.   This requires a letter of reference from a music teacher and an essay.   The application is due by May 14th.   The application can be found in the guidance office.

Warwick Symphony
$500 Scholarship
Students must plan on majoring in music.   The application can be found at http://wsori.org

Marcia F. King Memorial Scholarship
This is presented to a student from Bristol or Warren who wishes to pursue an education in science.   The student should have participated in the variety of extended science learning opportunities available at MHHS.   The deadline is May 15.   The application can be found in the guidance office.

Jessie Molasky Scholarship
This scholarship is presented in memory of Jessie Molasky, a teacher/librarian in the Bristol Public School.    Student must be a MHHS graduating senior, accepted into a four-year university and plan to pursue a career in teaching or library science.   The application can be found in the guidance office.

Vincent J. Santo Memorial Scholarship
Student must be a graduating Senior Hockey player, be a strong academic student, display sportsmanship/leadership and demonstrate concern for the community at large.   The scholarship is not need based.  Applications can be found and are due in Guidance by April 25.

Next year's schedule

Guidance counselors are presenting the program of studies to students this week.  Students should choose their courses next year in conjunction with families, current teachers and guidance counselors.   A parent/guardian signature is required on the course selection form.    The form is due in guidance by March 28th.   If you have questions about your child's courses for next year, please contact your child's guidance counselor.

Scholarship Information....

We received scholarship information this week.  Please take time to look into it.    There is money out there to help offset the growing cost of post-secondary education.

First Congregational Church
$1000--need blind
The applicant must be accepted into a two or four year college or university and have some religious affiliation.    There is a brief essay required.    This application can be found in the guidance office.  The deadline is May 23, 2014.

Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust
This is for a full-time student who has demonstrated the need.    This application requires the submission of an essay.   The student must be in the top 10% of the class.   You must have been a RI resident for the 10 of the last 12 years.    Information can be found at www.paulfroncischolarship.org

Fundacao Failalense
This is for students who have Portuguese heritage.    Scholarship www.fundacaofailenses.org.

Manuela Guedes  Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior who meets the following critera
2.5 GPA while involved in extra curricular activities
demonstrated financial need
a commitment to pursue higher education
Deadline is May 10.   The application is in the guidance office.

Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's
This is for students who pursue an education in music or music-related field.    Student must be a resident of Bristol or Warren.   You require two letters of recommendation, transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and a financial aid award letter from the college.    Applications can be found in the guidance office.


Bristol Garden Club Scholarship
This is for students who are entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of college and major in some phase of natural science, landscape design/architecture, agricultural sciences, forestry.  Additional information and application can be found at the Bristol Garden Club Website.

Bristol County Lions Club College Fair and Scholarship Breakfast

The Bristol County Lions Club is sponsoring a scholarship breakfast and college fair at Mt. Hope High School on March 23rd from 8-11:30 a.m.    The donation is $8 adults and $5 for children under the age of 8.   The breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, ham, homefries, sweet bread, French toast, coffee, raffles and door prizes.

The entrance to the College Fair is free.   If you require additional information, please call Lion Bette at 4013014301.

This week's scholarship information....

We received quite a few scholarships into our office this week.

First Congregational Church
This is a need blind $1000 scholarship.    The applicant must graduate during the 2013-2014 and must have been accepted to a 2-4 year college/university and be actively involved in the community.   A short essay is a component of this application.   The application can be found in the Mt. Hope Guidance office.

Navigant Credit Union
This scholarship is open to any graduating senior entering an accredited junior college, college or university or tech school.   The deadline is May 2, 2014.    Interested students should apply at www.navigantcu.org.

Deanna M. Brule Educational Fund Scholarship
This is for a Warren, RI resident who will pursue an educational in a 2 or 4 year of higher learning.    Two recipients will each receive a $500.    The application is the guidance office.   The application must be postmarked by May 1st.

Jessie Molasky Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating Mt. Hope senior who has been accepted to a four year college.   The applicant should intend to pursue teaching or library science.
Application is available in the guidance office.

People's Credit Union
Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of People's Credit Union.   This application requires an essay.   Applications are available at the guidance office.   The completed application is due April 2 to People's Credit Union.

3rd Quarter Progress Reports

Hello,

Today, students received their third quarter progress reports.    If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress to date in a particular course, please contact the teacher or your child's guidance counselor.

This week's scholarship information...

Augustine "Bo" Nerone Scholarship
Deadline--May 20, 2014
The student must be a senior at Mt. Hope High School.  He/she must have been accepted to an institution of higher learning.   The applicant must provide a brief description of athletic participation.   The application can be found in the guidance office.

Matthew Siravo Epilepsy Scholarship Award
Deadline--April 1, 2014
This is a scholarship for students who have faced the challenges of epilepsy.   Applications can be found at www.mattfund.org.

Student-View Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 20, 2014
This is for students who plan to attend a four-year, community, junior college or career school.   The information can be found at www.student-view.com.  

The Alice Sullivan Memorial Fund
Deadline: March 7th
This scholarship is available to female student athletes who express an interest in coaching or officiating female sports or athletic administration.     The application can be found in the guidance office.

Professional Development Day

Although I am sure that students know, I would like to remind everyone that there is no school for students on Tuesday, March 4th because it is a teacher professional development day.  

Progress Reports

Mid-term progress reports will be available on March 7th.    Parents and families can always check a student's progress on iParent.   

Scholarship Information....

Rhode Island State Elks Association--Vocational Grant Program
This scholarship is for students planning to pursue a vocational/technical program leading to a terminal two year degree program or technical certification.
The application is available in the guidance office.

Dunkin Donuts Scholarship
$1000 Scholarship.   The application can be found at www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship.   Applications will be accepted from February 1-March 15, 2014.

Timothy DaPonte Scholarship
This is available to Senior Mt. Hope male soccer player attending a four year college or trade school in the Fall of 2014.   You must have a 2.5 GPA and write a minimum two page essay.
The application is available in the guidance office.

The Rhode Island Association of Admissions Officers
This is a one time scholarship.   Students must use the scholarship at one of the following RI institutions:  Brown, JWU, RIC, SRU, Bryant, NEIT, RISD, CCRI, PC, RWU or URI.
Applications can be found in the guidance office.

2014 Slom Scholarship for Freedom and Diversity
This is for high school seniors who plan to enroll in an institution of higher learning for a minimum of 6 credits.   Applications must submit an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport RI in context with the present time.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.   The deadline is April 24th.

College Acceptances

Seniors, please don't forget to let us know of your college acceptances.  Bring in a copy of your acceptance letter or email.

Information about Portfolio Reviews---SAVE THE DATE

1.       Portfolio Reviews will take place on the following dates: April 15 (Junior Review) and April 29 (Senior Review).

2.       Students will receive appointment times in Advisory/Homeroom.

3.       On review days all students will be dismissed at 12. Those participating in the reviews must return at their appointed time.

4.       Portfolio Reviews are required of all students in the junior class and those seniors that did not met requirements during their junior year.

5.       All PBGRs must be complete before April 28^th for members of the Senior class. 

6.       See Mrs. Faria either before school in C209 or after school in A 135 for PBGR recovery tasks.   

 

If you have any questions, concerns or need PBGR recovery tasks, please contact the Digital Portfolio Coordinator, Ms. Faria, at fariap@bw.k12.ri.us.