MAY
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPRING FESTIVAL
Friday, May 16
The Spring Festival is an annual event that is a College Fair and combined Career Fair. This is a free event and lunch is provided. If you are interested in attending this field trip, please see Mrs. Pellegrini in the Career Center to sign up.
Microsoft's DigiGirlz High Tech camps
Applications due May 31st
This is a great learning opportunity for high school girls. The camp was developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about. This exciting three to five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hand-on computer and technology workshops.
What Participants can expect:
• Hands-on learning sessions to educate
• Keynote Speaker series to inspire
• Career/technology tours to heighten awareness
• Resume and interview workshops to prepare
• Employee panels to answer questions
Application Details:
To apply, girls need to complete the online application form which is available at: https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
In addition to providing contact information, the girls will be asked to answer two essay questions. After being selected into the program, they will receive a packet of information with additional forms for completions. they will also be asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. the documents must be completed and returned in order to be fully registered for the camp. Girls must currently be in 9th - 12th grade to be eligible. This camp is free of charge to participants and takes place August 11–15, 2008 at the Microsoft Corporate in Redmond WA.
JUNE Washington Business Week
June 6th
Washington Business Week now has 4 distinct program offerings in the summer available for all high school or home school students: Business, Healthcare, Construction or Accounting and Finance. All of the Pathway Programs are designed to engage the students in a hands-on, experiential learning opportunity! You will learn respect and tolerance for others while building your leadership style and engaging in teamwork and team-building activities. Students also enhance their workforce readiness skills, build a stronger connection between school and work, and learn more about opportunities that are available to them as they transition into the workforce.
www.wbw.org/programs_summer.php
SUMMER
Washington State Patrol hosts Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp
July 19 through July 25, 2008
Applications are currently being accepted for the 30th Annual Washington State Patrol-Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp to be held at the WSP Academy in Shelton.
WSP and other police departments provide officers as staff members to instruct and serve as counselors. This gives the students a variety of experiences and exposure to federal, state, county and local law enforcement as a possible career path. This academy is sponsored and paid for by the Washington Kiwanis clubs.
Some of the most popular classes are demonstrations from the SWAT team, K-9, driving course, and defensive tactics. Guest speakers from various agencies provide first hand information to the students.
The purpose of the camp is to provide selected high school juniors and seniors, with an interest in law enforcement, an opportunity to explore the various job opportunities in that field. It offers exposure to problems encountered by law enforcement officers on a daily basis and shows how to handle these situations in a professional manner. Many students who attend the academy go on to have careers in the criminal justice field.
More information, and the application form, can be found at http://www.wsp.wa.gov/comunity/kiwanis.htm
SAME (Society of Military Engineers)
At SAME Engineering and Construction Camps, high school students from across the country learn engineering solutions and skills from professional engineers while getting a taste of what it means to work for and with the military services. Only at an SAME Engineering and Construction Camp can you design a chair with three legs and sit on it, construct a concrete beam and smash it, or build a cardboard boat and race it! These exciting week-long camps take place during the summer months in a variety of settings—the colorful Colorado Rockies, the beautiful Southern California Coast, or the historic Mississippi Valley. http://posts.same.org/camps/2008/
Discover the UW 2008 Summer Youth Programs
Want to learn computer programming? How to express yourself more creatively? Don't be limited to what high school has to offer. Put your summer vacation to use by signing up for one of the UW High School Summer courses. Courses span a wide range of topics, giving you the opportunity to find out ore about a subject that interests you or to discover something entirely new. Get to know the UW campus as you gain new knowledge! Register online at http://www.summeryouth.washington.edu/syp/high/
The Renton School District does not sponsor, endorse, or recommend any of the organizations, services or activities described in this information. This information is provided solely for the convenience of our students and parents to assist in their review of the safety and suitability of such organization service and activities.
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Renton Youth Council
Renton Youth Council is open to middle and high schoolers. Meetings are Mondays 7-8 p.m. at Highlands Neighborhood Center. For more information, or to apply, call Tom Puthoff at 425-430-6766 or pick up an application at Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway.
College tests
If you are planning to attend a four-year college, you need to register to take the SAT or ACT. For the test dates and registration deadlines please visit www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org. Registration materials and fee waivers are available in the Career Center.
Practice tests:
http://www.testprepreview.com/clast_practice.htm
Are you interested in a career in the medical field?
Medical Explorers is an after school club that will meet once per month in the Career Center. Medical Explorers will participate in hands on activities and attend presentations by health professionals from all areas of health professions such as doctors, nurses, medical and lab technicians, medical researchers, veterinary medicine and dental professionals. If you would like to sign up for Medical Explorers, please see Mrs. Pellegrini in the Career Center as soon as possible.
Navigation 101
http://www.k12.wa.us/navigation101/curriculum.aspx
Apprenticeships
Washington State Apprenticeship Opportunities
http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/default.asp
Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Employment for Women (ANEW)
http://www.anewaop.org/CRT.htm
Financial Aid
Scholarship application for the Renton Lions club
FAFSA4caster for high school juniors
The U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid is pleased to announce the release of FAFSA4caster, a new Web tool designed to assist high school juniors and their families plan for education beyond high school. Students can receive an estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) by entering their information into FAFSA4caster, a simplified version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA4caster also provides guidance on next steps for applying for admission, applying for federal student aid, and paying for education beyond high school.
FAFSA4caster Benefits FAFSA4caster is a companion piece to the official FAFSA on the Web. The free FAFSA4caster tool will assist high school juniors and their families in the following ways: Instantly calculate an estimated EFC Inform the student of potential Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant) eligibility. Reduce the time needed to complete the FAFSA when the student applies as a senior. FAFSA4caster Access Students and families interested in assessing their eligibility for federal student aid can access FAFSA4caster by visiting www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov .
FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) applications are available in the career center. FAFSA applications can be submitted by paper or online starting January 1st. If you are applying online, you must register for a PIN number as soon as possible.
 Scholarships at Lindbergh High School
Committee for LHS
Memorial Scholarship Trust
Application for LHS
Memorial (4 year school) Scholarship Trust
Application for LHS Technical (2 year school) Scholarship Trust
Application for the Jeremy Gidlund Scholarship
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