UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

 

COLLEGE/CAREER

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR SENIORS – The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) is seeking qualified applicants for its 2010 National APCA Scholarship Program. Seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.75, of any ethnic or cultural background who are United States Citizens or legal residents are welcome to apply. The application package can be downloaded from http://www.apca-att.org. Completed applications must be submitted in PDF format to APCA@att.com by March 1, 2010 5PM PST. Non-PDF formatted documents will not be accepted. (Bryan)

 

FINANCIAL AID – Now is the time to apply for financial aid. Seniors can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Questions about how to fill out the FAFSA can be directed to Ms. Bryan via email at collegecoun@aol.com. There will be workshops to help students submit the FAFSA in the College Center at 6pm on February 11, 18, and 25. Students can also attend a Cash for College workshop for help (Bryan)

 

CAL GRANT – It’s not too late to turn in your Cal Grant GPA Verification form. Seniors with a GPA of 2.0 or above that meet the income eligibility are entitled to a Cal Grant worth up to $9,700. The Cal Grant form can be obtained in the College Center or downloaded from www.calgrants.org. Once you fill out the form drop it in the white box on the table in the College Center. (Bryan)

 

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS – Cash for College workshops are available to help students fill out the FAFSA and Cal Grant forms for free. Financial aid experts will be at the following location to assist you and your parents with completing these forms: February 20th at LACC (9am-1pm). Participants are also eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship for attending. For more info visit www.calgrants.org. (Bryan)

 

SCHOLARSHIP LIST – Need a copy of the latest edition of Boons for Barristers (list of scholarships)? Please stop by in the College/Career Center for a copy. (Bryan)

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUNIORS – Discover Card Financial Services is awarding up to 10 scholarships of $40,000 each to current juniors with at least a 2.75 GPA. Qualified applicants will have demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership and faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Apply online at http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarships.html. Who is eligible to apply? Any current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades. How many scholarships are available? Up to 10 scholarships of $40,000 each. (Bryan)

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*C-TRACK FINAL ELECTIONS – The final elections for the Winter Dance will be held today, in your 2nd period class. (Reynosa)

 

START A HEALTHY NEW YEAR AT THE JMHS HEALTH CENTER – Come to the JMHS Health Center on the Teacher’s Parking Lot for physicals, sports physicals, check-ups, meet with a registered dietician, counseling, immunizations and confidential family planning services. All services are free for JMHS students only. We are open Monday through Friday. Call (323) 665-1129 or stop by during lunch or nutrition for questions. (Lam)

 

GET PAID TO BE A PEER LEADER – The JMHS Health Center/Asian Pacific Health Care Venture is recruiting for the Student Advisory Board and the Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Life Skills Peer Leader Program. Gain experience in health care, advocacy, presentation skills and have fun and get paid doing it! (Lam)

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SPORTS

 

* BOYS SOCCER – The Boys soccer team is having a great season and our hopes of winning the league are high! The team needs your support! Come support our team for our last two home games on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 vs Franklin (2:30 pm) and Thursday, February 4, 2010 vs. Belmont (2:30 pm). We appreciate your support. (Garcia)

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* MENTOR MEETING (REVISED) – Hello mentors! There is a lunch meeting scheduled today, February, 1, at lunch in the Oral Arts Room. B-track please bring your completed applications for school year 2010-2011. See you there! (Romero)

 

COME TO THE GSA – If you would like to make a positive difference on the Marshall campus, come to the Gay-Straight Alliance. Together we can help fight homophobia and transphobia in our school. Meetings are held every Friday during lunch in Room 724. Hope to see you there. (Benoit)

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START A HEALTHY NEW YEAR AT THE JMHS HEALTH CENTER – See Students section.

 

GET PAID TO BE A PEER LEADER – See students’ section.

 

 

*New Announcements