Updates from Chaparral High School Guidance Dept.
Free 2008 Summer School
Pinnacle Education will again offer free summer school to any high school student. Enrollment is done on through www.pinnacleeducation.com Parents/students will be required to provide a photo ID. Students can begin taking courses as early as May 15th.
Flinn Scholars Program 2009
Sophomore and Junior Parents - Please join representatives from the Flinn Foundation Scholarship Program, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona to learn about the exceptional education opportunities for outstanding high school students in Arizona. Flinn Scholars rank in the top 5% of the graduating class, attain a minimum 3.5 point average, score a minimum combined total of 1280 on their SAT 1 (critical reading and math) or 29 on the ACT, and participate and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities.
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TEMPE Monday, April 7, 6:30-8:30 pm ASU W.P. Carey College of Business Lecture Hal, BAC 116 |
PHOENIX Thursday, April 10, 6:30-8:30 pm Arizona Science Center Irene Flinn Theater (enter through upper gallery) 600 W. Washington |
CHS Website
Web- Site: The Chaparral HS website has been modified. For instance, counseling activities and resources including scholarships, summer programs and college search tools are now accessed under the "students on the home page. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Murray- College & Career Center coordinator at 480-484-6540
College Selection Information
Information from the Guidance Dept. concerning Free Tuition, Rating Colleges, Campus Visits, College Essays, Social Media Check-ups by Colleges, Colleges Looking for Students, Advise From Admissions Officers and more.
Computer Proficiency Test
Chaparral HS, March 25 and March 26, 2008, 3:15-5:00PM in Room 204. To register, sign up in the guidance office. The computer proficiency is met by taking a computer basics course or passing the computer proficiency test.
National Testing Day
Chaparral HS, Saturday, March 22, 2008, 9- 1:00 PM in the Media Center.
During the event, students will choose between a full length practice SAT, ACT or the Princeton Review assessment (PRA). The PRA, a sampling of both SAT and ACT test questions, helps students decide which test is best for them. To register, pay $5.00 in the bookstore. Parents and students are invited to a score back session to learn what the test results mean, gain some helpful strategies and learn about the college admission process at Chaparral HS on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 6-7PM in the Media Center.
DeVry University
"Her World"- An all day event of workshops designed to help young women explore non traditional career opportunities in business, management and technology. February 28, 2008.
"Passport 2 College" - Earn College Credit and get a jump start on your college degree.
Courses:
Financial Accounting, Intro to Business and Technology, Architecture and operating Systems in the Lab, Intro to Electronics and Computer Engineering, Intro to game Simulation Development, and Introduction to Networking with Lab.
Tuition waived classes during the summer. June 2 to July 1, 2008 For questions call 602 870-2222.
"Passport 2 College" - Earn College Credit and get a jump start on your college degree.
Courses:
Financial Accounting, Intro to Business and Technology, Architecture and operating Systems in the Lab, Intro to Electronics and Computer Engineering, Intro to game Simulation Development, and Introduction to Networking with Lab.
Tuition waived classes during the summer. June 2 to July 1, 2008 For questions call 602 870-2222.
Princeton Review
National Testing Day - Saturday, March 8, 2008. During the event, students will choose between a full length practice SAT, ACT or the Princeton Review assessment (PRA). The PRA, a sampling of both SAT and ACT test questions, helps students decide which best is best for them. To register, call 480-967-1480 or an email to jenn@review.comto schedule a free test.
CHAPARRAL REGISTRATION: IMPORTANT DATES 2008
Cocopah / Copper Ridge Student Registration for Ninth Grade
Registration for Students "NOT" Currently Attending Cocopah or Copper Ridge Middle School
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Feb. 7th, Thurs. OR Feb. 8th, Fri. Chaparral Library 4:00 pm (one hour) |
Math Honors Test (for students who have completed Algebra I in 8th grade and want to be in Geometry/Trig Honors) Bring pencils, no calculators |
| Feb. 15th, Fri. | Deadline for online registration for incoming 9th graders |
Registration for Students "NOT" Currently Attending Cocopah or Copper Ridge Middle School
| Feb. 7th, Thurs. OR Feb. 8th, Fri. |
Math Honors Test (for students who have completed Algebra I
in 8th grade and want to be in Geometry/Trig Honors). Chaparral Library, 4:00 pm (one hour) Bring pencils, no calculators |
| Feb. 12, Tues. 1:00 - 2:30 pm Media Center |
Registration: Last Name A-L |
| Feb. 14, Thurs. 1:00 - 2:30 pm Media Center |
Registration: Last Name M-Z |
Pomona College
Pomona college will eliminate loans in financial aid packages and replace those amounts with scholarships, effective 2008-09.
Upcoming Counseling Activities and Events
TEST Dates - 2008
(see full testing schedule listed at bottom of page)2008 AP Exam Schedule
Monday, May 5 thru Friday, May 16, 2008. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.com.
| College Board/SAT Test Dates | Regular Registration Dates |
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| May 3 | April 1 |
| June 7 | May 6 |
| ACT Test Dates | Regular Registration Dates |
| April 12 | March 7 |
| June 14 | May 9 |