“WORD”

SECOND EDITION

2010-2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS

vThe PLANis administered to Sophomoresand will be given on Wednesday, October 27, 2010,from 9:00 to 12:00, on the Nashville State campus in the Student Services Building (S-118). Students need to bring 2 #2 pencils and a calculator to the test site.

The PLAN is a readiness test to prepare for the ACT. The PLAN covers the same subject areas and gives students an estimated ACT score.

The PLAN also:

·lets students know if they are on track for college

·points out your academic strengths and areas they need to improve

·helps students find careers that match their interests

·connects students with more colleges interested in them

The school district pays for each sophomore to take the PLAN, so the cost is free!

Students, If you are interested in the PLAN, contact me, Ms. Chandler, at 353-36843 - - Office number or teresa.chandler@mnps.org - - Email. You must come on campus Monday, Oct. 25, or Tuesday, Oct. 26, to complete your personal information and do a career interest survey on an answer folder. This must be done before you take the PLAN on October 27.

vJuniors, You are encouraged to attend ONE Writing Prompt Session with Mrs. Derrick, room A-11.

ØWednesday, October 27 – 9:00-10:00

ØWednesday, October 27 – 10:00-11:00

ØThursday, October 28 – 10:30-11:30

ØWednesday, November 3 and Thursday, November 4

§8:00-8:50

§9:00- 10:30

§12:30-1:20

§1:30-3:00 (Wednesday only)

Mrs. Derrick will be focusing on essay organization and how your essay will be assessed by the state readers. ALL Juniors will be participating in the TCAP District Writing Assessment in February and Mrs. Derrick’s sessions are geared to help you improve!

vSeniors,Have you completed and mailed your application for admissions to your selected colleges/universities? COLLEGE APP. WEEK is October 25 – October 29. Come by the Middle College Office from 10:30 to 3:00 to get help, ask questions, etc. in completing college/university applications. Get it done by the December break. It will make the spring semester less stressful J

vThe College for TN website is an excellent source! Go to www.collegefortn.organd apply to any 40 + institutions in TN J These institutions offer online applications through CollegeforTN.org.

CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT to get a username and password.

Then go to MY PROFILE and complete your profile.

Proceed to ONLINE APPLICATION and complete applications of your choice. Much of your personal information entered in CollegeforTN will be auto-populated in applications you choose to complete.

THE “WORD” IS SCHOLARSHIPS

All grade levels are eligible

Scholarship Websites

www.fastweb.com

www.myfreescholarshipfinder.com

www.anycollege.com

www.fafsa.ed.gov

www.scholarshipamerica.org

www.freescholarshipguide.com

AXA Achievement Scholarship– Are you active in your community? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? You may qualify for $10,000 to $25,000 scholarship! Learn more and download and application at www.axa-achievement.comApply by December 15, 2010.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award!

If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. in May. More importantly, you could win recognition that may inspire others to follow your example. These prestigious awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Visit htt://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential, click on the “How to Apply” link, and follow the onscreen instructions. When asked for the access key, type the word spirit. (If you need a paper application form, call 877-525-8491 toll free). Application deadline: November 2010.

2011 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest It takes courage to stand up for your beliefs. Some elected officials risk their careers to do right by their community and country. In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy describes eight U.S. elected officials who demonstrated political courage. Here is your chance to write a new profile in courage. The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official. Cash awards range from $10,000 to $500. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay online, visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at www.jfklibrary.orgDeadline for submission is January 8. 2011.

Christopher’s Poster Contest for High School Students-$100-$1,000. Eligibility: Must be a high school student. Must submit a poster with the theme “You can make a difference.” Phone: (212)759-4050

Email: mail@christophers.orgWebsite: www.christophers.orgDeadline: January 24

National Peace Essay Contest

Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011 http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.html; Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be attending a public, private or parochial school or participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1.

National Science Teachers Association

Contact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA, (703) 243-7100, www.nsta.orgEligibility: High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more Duracell batteries. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1

DATES TO REMEMBER

• Saturday, November 6 – Academy Day, sponsored by Congressman Jim Cooper beginning at 9:45am at the Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN. Meet representatives from: US Military Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, National Guard and ROTC Programs and the US Dept. of State.
• January 15 and 16, 2011 – TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS 2011 AUDITIONS. To apply, please see your school counselor or visit www.gsfta.com to download an application or request further information.

FREE SERVICES TO GET CAREER AND COLLEGE INFO:

1. Create a XAP account! Go to www.xap.comTo the left of the Student Center, click on create account now! This is an excellent resource. Students can PLAN how to get to college, SEARCH colleges, APPLY to your choice colleges on line, TAKE a skills assessment, and CHECK out finances for colleges.
2. Check out the “Scholar Dollars” website, www.tnscholardollars.com, the source for information about financing your college education in TN.
3. Check out www.eCampusTours.comto assist in making the college search process simpler and more organized. Exciting enhancements on the site: Hundreds of virtual campus tours, schedule campus visits, and contact the admissions offices.
4. Go to http://tcids.tbr.edu – Tennessee Career Information Delivery System.

COLLEGE UPDATES! COLLEGE DAYS------GO VISIT!

Take advantage of the days you are not in classes to visit college campuses. Contact the admission offices to schedule your visits! Go online to colleges/universities of interest. Check out the EVENTS and you’ll find titles such as: Fall Preview Days, Junior/Senior Days, Orientations, etc. You may spend the day or a weekend to get a live and in color prospective. This is an excellent opportunity to see if this college/university fits you!

• Vanderbilt University – Friday, October 29 - Come to the Middle College Office at 12:30. A representative from Vanderbilt will address students’ interests in the undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Science, the Blair School of Music, the School of Engineering, or Peabody College (education and human development).

• University of Tennessee at Martin – The Department of Communications is hosting “The High School Visit Day” Thursday, November 4, from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Interested students must put in their reservations by contacting Glenda Cagle at GCagle@utm.edu or 731-881-7551. Deadline for responding is Monday, November 1.

• Tennessee State University - there is a TSU Counselor on the Nashville State campus Adrian Miller! She is a full service “One Stop Shop”. Students can pickup TSU applications and information about TSU programs and services. Mrs. Miller even provides mail service to the TSU Admissions Office and is also available to speak to those students who may be receiving an A.A.S. degree from NSCC but want to know courses needed if they decide to transfer to TSU for a Bachelor’s degree.

Mrs. Miller’s office is located in the Student Services Center, 2^nd floor, S-215C (Admissions Office area). Students should have a seat in the Admissions area and she will come out and greet them. Her hours at Nashville State are Monday and Wednesday. 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

It is highly recommended that students make an appointment. Students may contact me at 615.353.3577, or email me at adrian.miller@nscc.edu. There is a “red” phone located on a table in the Admissions Office area that students can use to reach her. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Miller if she can be of any assistance.

• Carson-Newman College –To set up a visit or attend an event, contact the Office of

Admissions, 1-800-678-9061 or www.cn.edu

Nov. 6-Showcase Saturday

Feb. 26-Showcase Saturday

Eagle Experience-Choose a date for a weekday visit to shadow a CN student for a day:

March 29, April 5, April 12, or April 19

• University of Tennessee - Engineers Day Thursday, October 28, 2010. Engineers Day has been a UT College of Engineering tradition for nearly 100 years. Each October, undergraduate engineering classes are dismissed for one day to allow university students and faculty to spend time interacting with hundreds of potential engineering students from high schools across the region. This year’s event is on THURSDAY, October 28, 2010.

Last year, nearly 900 students from 41 different high schools traveled to UT’s Knoxville campus to explore and learn about the various aspects of engineering through discussions, project demonstrations and exhibits prepared by UT engineering student clubs and societies. This year’s participants will once again get an overview of the different engineering disciplines and see examples of how an engineer’s work impacts daily life. It is our goal that your students’ involvement in Engineers Day will inspire their interest in the ever-growing field of engineering.

Please note that our opening session (10:00 – 10:30 AM) will be held in a new location this year. We will be meeting in the Alumni Memorial Building, Cox Auditorium (1408 Middle Drive). http://www.engr.utk.edu/ed/transportation_2010.pdf

If you will be attending this year’s event, please complete the on-line registration form: http://www.engr.utk.edu/ed/register.html

If you are unable to register on-line, please print the registration form and either fax or mail it in to our office location. Space is limited, so be sure to get your group registered soon.

The day’s schedule is listed at: http://www.engr.utk.edu/ed/schedule_2010.pdf

Also, dining locations you may visit during the lunch break are viewed at: http://www.utdining.com/

All information for the event can be found at: http://www.engr.utk.edu/ed/

Engineers Day features three competitions for visiting students. You can view rules and regulations for the Quiz Bowl, the Egg Drop Competition (http://www.engr.utk.edu/ed/egg_drop_contest_rules_2010.pdf), and the ASCE High School Balsa Wood Bridge Competition (http://www.engr.utk.edu/ed/balsa_bridge_2010.pdf). If you would like more information, please contact the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs office at (865) 974-2454.

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS---ACT and SAT

www.actstudent.orgThis website allows students to create a free ACT Web account. This account allows students to:

Register for the ACT

Add, change, or delete college choices

Receive email updates from ACT about your registration

View your scores at no charge

Request and pay for score reports to additional colleges after you test

www.actstudent.orgIncludes a complete practice test and specific strategies for each test, details about permitted and prohibited calculators, and ACT online prep.

www.sat.collegeboard.comStudents can find everything needed to register and get ready for the test, as well as to send scores and learn from their performance on test day.

Click on Register: this section includes test dates and registration deadlines, test-taking plans and a test day checklist.

Click on Practice: this section includes a variety of free and affordable practice tools for the SAT and SAT subject tests, as well as personalized study plans.

Click on Scores: this section features score delivery dates and tools to review and send SAT scores.

When completing your registration, you must enter our school code: MNPS Middle College CEEB code is 431-712.

Most colleges and universities want ACT and/or SAT scores sent directly to them after the test date. So……when you register for a test, you must indicate the college/university’s codes in order for ACT and/or SAT to send your scores.

2010-11 TEST CALENDAR