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

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.