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.

First Semester Ends Today

Today marks the end of the 2nd quarter and the 1st semester.    Students will receive their new semester 2 schedules today in homeroom.   Report cards for the second quarter will be distributed to students on Friday, January 31st in homeroom.    You can also access your child's grades through iParent.

This week's Scholarship Information

We received several information from local scholarship foundations. 

Rhode Island Building Industry Scholarship Fund
This is available to students who are interested in pursuing an education in the construction field.   The application is available in the guidance office.    Applications must be date March 1, 2014.

The John P. Burke Memorial Fund
Available for students who have worked at a member golf club of the Rhode Island Golf Association
Information and applications are available at www.burkefund.org   The deadline is April 15th.

Raymond E. Soucy Tradesmen Scholarship
The application is available in the guidance office.

Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers is a scholarship for students who wish to pursue a degree in engineering.   An application is available in the guidance office, but can also be found online at www.rispe.org.    Applications must be received by March 20

Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship
This is a $1000 Scholarship for Rhode Island residents with a significant disability.   This financial assistance can be used to attend college or technical school.   Applications are available on the website www.oscil.org.    Applications must be March 28, 2014.

Alyssa E. Correira Memorial Fund
This is a $2500 scholarship to high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall.    The application is available in the guidance office. 

Cox Scholarship Program
This is for exemplary seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, strong community involvement and wish to pursue a degree in communication, telecommunication, engineering or technology.   The application can be found at http://ww2.cox.com/myconnection/community/editorial2.cox
The deadline is March 7.

Tech Nite at New England Tech Open House

New England Tech will hold its TECH NIGHT on Tuesday, February 4th from 3-7 at its East Greenwich Campus.    Faculty, staff, career services and admissions staff will be available to discuss the programs at NEIT.    Tours of the classrooms and labs will be available.

Scholarship Night--January 16th

Scholarship Night*          January 16, 2014     

6:00 to 7:00 pm      

Library

*Seniors & their families should attend, but other grade levels

  are encouraged to come as well to learn about Scholarships. 

Scholarship Information

Happy New Year!
This week we have received the following information in the Guidance Office:

1)Bristol Warren Gridiron Club Scholarship--Student must have participated at least three years in Mt. Hope Football.    The club will award 2 $1000 scholarships.    Additional requirements and information can be found in the guidance office.    The application is due April 30th.

2) Pepe Sepe Memorial Scholarship--Student must be a Warren and a senior member of the High School athletic team.   Additional scholarship information can be found in the guidance office.

3) St. Anne's Credit Union--High school seniors must be enrolled in an undergraduate college degree program during the 2014-2015 academic year.    Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of St. Anne's Credit Union and in good standing.    There is an essay component with this application.  The application can be found in the guidance office.   The application is due February 3rd.

4) Rhode Island Red Sox Scholarship--Student must have a B or above average and a strong record of community service.   The application is available online at www.redsoxfoundation.org.   The deadline is March 14th.

Summer STEM Opportunity from Rensselaer

Today, I received information about a summer learning experience from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.   I hope that students who are interested in pursuing a STEM career take the time to investigate this program and apply.

We invite you to apply to the PREFACE Summer Program 2014 at Rensselaer!

PREFACE is a two-week residential summer experience for talented high school sophomores and juniors who will enter 11th or 12th grade in fall 2014, from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and technological fields, and are interested in pursuing careers in engineering and technological professions.

To qualify, applicants must be entering the 11th or 12th grade in September, 2014.  The PREFACE Selection Committee will review each application and make its recommendation to the Project Director. Criteria are high school academic performance, standardized test scores, quality of essay, and recommendations. In addition, since all programs are in English, students must have a strong understanding of the English language.

The deadline is March 31, 2014. Applications will not be accepted after that date. Annually, the number of applicants far exceeds available funding. Completed applications and supporting documents should be sent to

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
PREFACE Summer Program 2014
Dean of Students Office
110 Eighth Street, Academy Hall 4629
Troy, New York 12180-3590

Applications will be reviewed and notifications of acceptance will be made by early May 2014.
PREFACE Application form: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/doso/resources/precollege/docs/2014PREFACEapplication.pdf

Scholarship Information--December 13th

We received information on the following scholarships this week:

JP Medeiros Jr. Memorial Hockey Scholarship
This scholarship memorializes the sportsmanship and character of Mt. Hope alumnus, JP Medeiros.   The application can be found in the guidance office.  The deadline is Friday, April 25.

Desiree Mesolella Memorial Art Scholarship Fund--Student must major in art at a 4 year college.   This scholarship application requires students to submit a portfolio.   Detailed information can be found in the guidance office or at dm-artscholarship@cox.net.

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund 
Deadline is May 1, 2014
Visit www.phillips-scholarship.org

Burger King Scholars Program
There is detailed information at www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
Deadline is January 10, 2014

Progress Reports

Mid-term progress reports were provided to students in homeroom today.   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the student's teacher.    As always, you can access your child's grades through IParent.

College Goal Rhode Island

College Goal Rhode Island will help college bound students and their family complete the FAFSA.    The program is free.  

Event Dates and Locations

January 15th, West Warwick High School, 6 p.m.
January 16th, Rogers High School, 6 p.m.
January 22nd, East Providence High School, 6 p.m.
January 22nd, Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, 6 p.m.
January 25th , Rhode Island College, Alger Hall, 10 a.m.
January 28th, Westerly High School, 6 p.m.
January 29th, Central Falls High School, 5 p.m.

Scholarship Information---November 26

Hello,

I will post scholarship information that you just arrived to you today, Tuesday, due to the Friday holiday.   Please check frequently because this is the time that scholarship information arrives in our office.

Elks National Foundation--2014 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm or stop by the guidance office for information.

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
This is a primarily need based scholarship.  The deadline is March 31st.   The application and additional information can be found in the guidance office.

Empire Beauty School Scholarship for those interested in pursuing a career in Cosmetology.
Visit www.empire.edu/highschoolscholarships

St. Anne's Credit Union of Fall River
Deadline is January 21st.
The criteria are academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, community service.
Please come to the guidance office for a scholarship.

Bristol Warren Educational Association
The deadline is April 11th.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.

College Financial Planning--Save the Date

On Tuesday, December 3rd, the guidance department will host its annual College Financial Aid Night in the Mt. Hope High School Library.   The College Planning Center of Rhode Island will be here to guide you through the process.

College Financial Planning Resources

While listening to NPR on my way into work this morning, I heard the advertisement for the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority.    I recommend that you begin to look at its website, risla.com.   It will provide you with a host of resources an information.

REPORT CARDS

We will issue first quarter report cards to your children during homeroom tomorrow, Friday, November 15th.    You can also check your child's progress on iParent.   If you have issues with your account, please contact the District Data Manager, Mr. Nat Squatrito at squatriton@bw.k12.ri.us.

Survey Works

Thank you to the parents who participated in last night's Survey Works.    We had five winners of a Dunkin Donuts gift card.   A special thank you goes out to Scott Pattie and his parents' advisory group for their generous donations of the gift cards

Visiting Nurse Services--Community Service Opportunities

The Visiting Nurse Services has community service opportunities for high school students.   They are looking for office assistants, maintenance help, archivists and flu clinic volunteers.   If you are considering a career in the medical field, this may be a good way to learn if it is a good choice for you.    Contact Dale Aubrey, Volunteer Coordinator at 6822100, ext. 1452

Scholarship Information

Scholarship information has begun to arrive to our office.   Typically, I will post on Fridays.   This week I decided to wait until the community was fully aware of our new and improved website.

The Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship
This is available to student varsity athletes who have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher, volunteered in the community and plan to attend a two or four year college.   Students must write an essay.   Information can be found at hood.com or call Lorraine Wark at 2027723119, ext. 21

The GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Students must demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive and integrity.    You can find additional eligibility requirements and an online application at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Students can use this for educational expenses.  Applications may be found in the guidance office or emailing the state chairman at ajr810@yahoo.com.   The deadline is December 30th.

Survey Works for Parents

We will administer the parent survey of Survey Works in the Mt. Hope Library tomorrow night during Parent/Teacher conferences.   If you have time, please stop into the library to take the survey.  You may take the survey electronically or on paper. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.   If you complete the survey tomorrow night, your name will be entered into a raffle for a small prize.

I hope that you participate.   The survey provides us with important information that allows us to make Mt. Hope a better school for your children.

Parent Teacher Conferences, Wednesday, November 13

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow night at the high school from 5:30-8:30.   If you would like to add your child's guidance counselor into your schedule, please email the counselor to set aside a time.   Making an appointment with the counselor will ensure that you have the opportunity to speak with him or her.    Of course, the doors to guidance are always open and if a counselor is not speaking with another parent, counselors are available to speak with you.

We look forward to seeing you at Mt. Hope tomorrow night.

Mid-Term Progress Reports

1st Quarter Mid-Term Progress Reports were issued to students today.   If you have any questions about your child's progress, please contact your child's teacher or guidance counselor.

NECAP

11th graders will continue to take NECAP tests next week.   On Monday and Tuesday, students will take the reading portions of the NECAP.   On Thursday and Friday, students will take the math portions of the NECAP.

Homeroom will be first thing in the morning on NECAP testing days.

Our juniors have been wonderfully cooperative during the testing.   :)

Scholarship Information

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship has been established to honor Janice M. Scott who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  In order to be eligible for this scholarship, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.   The student must plan to matriculate in a four-year college or university within the U.S.    This student should demonstrate leadership and the adjusted household income may not exceed $60000.    Applications for this scholarship can be found in the guidance office.

United States Service Academies---a message from Senator Reed

Senator Jack Reed asked us to communicate that the deadline for prospective candidates requesting a  nomination through his office is Thursday, October 31, 2013.    If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Steven Usler, Service Academy Coordinator to Senator Reed, at 401-943-3100 or Steven_Usler@reed.senate.gov.

This summer, I called Steven Usler because I had questions about the process.    Mr. Usler provided me with a thorough explanation of service academy applications, nominations and appointments.   It was an absolute pleasure to speak with him and he taught me a great deal.   I am confident that you will have the same experience.   He is a fabulous resource.  

37th Annual Rhode Island Regional College Fair

The 37th Annual Rhode Island Regional College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 6th from 1-3 at Rhode Island College in Providence.    For more information, go to www.riaao.com

Doodle for Google

There's a great competition from Google called "Doodle 4 Google"   It's an art competition based on a theme selected by Google.  The students will create a drawing and the winner will get their drawing displayed on Google's home page.

Last year, they gave away a $30,000 college scholarship, and a $50,000 technology grant for their school to the winner.

The competition for 2014 starts in January.

Here is the link to the page:  http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Yoga Opportunity for Mt. Hope High School Students

Ms. Mastriano, English teacher at Mt. Hope High School, will offer free yoga classes to MHHS students.  Ms. Mastriano is in the process of earning her yoga teacher certification.   In order to earn her certification, she must complete a certain number of voluntary hours of service.  She will offer free yoga classes to MHHS students over the next 8-10 weeks (Thursdays, 2:45-3:45ish in the library classroom).   The class will be geared toward beginners, but students with experience are certainly welcome.  Ms. Mastriano wants to cultivate a safe, fun, “no-judgment zone” with the added benefit of exercise. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mastriano.  

 

4Pi---Perfect Attendance Award

In the 2013-2014 academic year, Mt. Hope High School will offer an incentive to encourage students to come to school every day ready to learn. This incentive comes in the form of an attendance award which will be presented to a high school senior who has perfect attendance for each of the four years he or she has attended Mt. Hope High School.

The 4 Pi Attendance Award will be presented to a high school senior who has attended 720 continuous days of instruction.  The deserving student will receive $720 for this accomplishment, one dollar for each day of attendance.  Why is 720 the lucky number?  That sum is equal to the number of degrees in 4 pi radians.

This creation of this award is the brainchild of an anonymous donor who has established the 4Pi Attendance Award Scholarship Fund with an initial deposit of $10,000.  The one caveat to the creation of the fund is that the donor remains anonymous.  The only clue to this mystery is the name of the award itself!

Thank you...

Thank you to the students and families who joined us for the College Fair and College Information night last night.   We had a great turnout.

College Fair Update and College Visits

The following colleges and universities have confirmed their attendance at our College Fair on September 25th.

Anna Maria College

Assumption College

Bay State College

BCC

Becker College

Bryant University

Dean College

Elms College

Emmanuel College

Endicott College

Hofstra University

Johnson and Wales University

Keene State College

Lincoln Culinary Institute

Merrimack College

Pine Manor College

Providence College

Quinnipiac University

Rhode Island College

Roger Williams University

Sacred Heart University

Saint Anselm College

Southern New Hampshire University

The Arts

Unity College

University of Rhode Island

Wheelock College

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Western New England University Also, the following colleges will be here for individual site visits in the Guidance Office at 2:30. Western New England University--Wednesday, October 23 University of Massachusetts, Boston, October 24th Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, November 13

ACT Information

The ACT is another standardized measure that colleges utilize in their admissions decisions.   The ACT scores are accepted by ALL four-year colleges and universities across the United States.    There is an October ACT test.   It will be administered on October 26th.  You can find out additional information at www.actstudent.org/start   The registration deadline for the October test is September 27th.

Informational Meeting from the Harvard Club of Rhode Island

  


The Harvard Club or Rhode Island is hosting its annual information session about admission to Harvard College.

Sunday, October 6th, 2013

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 Third 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 Monday, September 30th, 2013 to:



E-mail: enovis@theyoungscientistsclub.com


Esther Novis and John Stafford Tobias Lederberg

Co-Chairs, Schools & Scholarships Committee President

Harvard Club of Rhode Island Harvard Club of Rhode Island

College Fair and College Information Night---more details---

Mt. Hope High School College Fair and College Information Night

 

 We will host our annual College Fair on September 25^th from 4-7 in the MHHS cafeteria.    To date, we have 30+ colleges and universities that have confirmed their attendance.     

In addition to the College Fair, the guidance department will hold two college application and information sessions on the night of the 25^th in the Mt. Hope High School library.    The first session will run from 5-6 in the library.   The second session will run from 6-7.    The guidance counselors will explain the ins and outs of the college application process: how to begin, the Common Application, essays, obtaining letters or recommendation.

If you have any questions, please contact me via email at copelandj@bw.k12.ri.us.

 

Upcoming College Fairs

The 4th Annual College Fair at McCoy Stadium will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 p.m.   You can pre-register at www.cpcri.org.   There will be over 100 colleges and universities present at this fair.   Feedback from students and families has always been positive.

We will host our annual College Fair at Mt. Hope High School on September 25th in the Mt. Hope High School Cafeteria from 4-7.    Please consider attending this fair.

Day 2 of the New School Year

Welcome back!   The opening day of school went smoothly.    Next week, we will hold our class assemblies.    During the junior assembly, students will learn about the exciting academic and extra-curricular activities that occur during the junior year.   

There are some important points of information that I would like to share with the blog community for our junior students.    First of all, NECAP Writing, Reading and Math testing will begin on October 1st and conclude October 11th.     Also, juniors can elect to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16th at Mt. Hope High School.   This test gives students practice and valuable information before sitting for the SAT in the spring of junior year or fall of senior year.    Students may pick up registration forms for the PSAT in the Guidance Office.   The fee for the test is $25.    Checks should be made payable to Mt. Hope High School.   The deadline for registration is Monday, September 23rd.

Gearing up...

Greetings!
I hope that everyone enjoyed the summer.   This week feels like autumn is in the air.    Student schedules for 10th-12th graders will be available for pickup on Friday, August 23 from 8-11 in the Mt. Hope Attendance Office.

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.

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.

Progress Reports

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