Friday, September 25, 2015

Weekly Updates: Week 4 (Sept. 28 - Oct. 3)

WEEKLY CALENDAR
Week 4
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFTAINS
September 28-Oct 3, 2015



Monday
09/28/15

REGULAR SCHEDULE
College Visit – Bowling Green State University   
Visit – Albion College
MHSAA Update Meeting in Warren @ DeCarlos Banquet
Boys JV Soccer vs. Stevenson 
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Stevenson                                          


Counseling
Counseling
Other
Home
Home


1st hr
3rd hr
12:00pm         
5:00pm
6:30pm




Tuesday
09/29/15

REGULAR SCHEDULE
Book Club @ Barnes & Noble (hall rd)
College Visit – Central Michigan University         
Boys Varsity Tennis @ MAC White Division Meet (Other) Boys Freshman Soccer @ Romeo                    
Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Warren Mott          
Girls JV Volleyball @ Warren Mott                     
Girls Varsity Swimming vs. Stevenson               
Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Warren Mott                                                              



ECC
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Away


7:00pm
4th A/B
TBA
4:30pm
4:30pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm



Wednesday
09/30/15


REGULAR SCHEDULE
Key Club                                                          
College Visit – Western Michigan University       
Boys JV Soccer vs. Eisenhower                                   
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Eisenhower                                                                 



Media Center
ECC
Home
Home


6:55am
3rd hour
5:00pm
6:30pm



Thursday
10/01/15

REGULAR SCHEDULE
Hispanic Honor Society                                    
College Visit – Northern Michigan University      
College Visit – Wayne State University              
Girls Varsity Swimming County Meet Diving @ LCN
Boys Freshman Soccer vs. Grosse Pointe South H.S. Boys Freshman Football @ Chippewa Valley     
Boys JV Football @ Chippewa Valley               
Girls Varsity Volleyball Annual Volleyball Team Fundraiser
Girls JV Volleyball Annual Volleyball Team Fundraiser Girls Freshman Volleyball Annual Volleyball Team



Media Center
Counseling
ECC
Away
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away



7:00am
3rd hour
4th A/B
TBA
4:30pm
4:30pm
7:00pm
10:30pm
10:30pm
10:30pm


Friday
10/02/15

REGULAR SCHEDULE
NHS applications are due by 2:30pm to room 234
Girls Varsity Swimming County Meet - Prelims at LCN Boys Varsity Football vs. Chippewa Valley                                                        



Away
Home



TBA
7:00pm

Saturday
10/03/15
Boys Varsity Cross Country Hansons Invite (Other)
Boys Varsity Tennis Van Dyke Classic hosted by Romeo Girls Varsity Swim Cty Meet – Swim/Diving Finals @ LCN
Girls Varsity Volleyball Chippewa Valley Tournament
Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Anchor Bay                                                           
Other
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
TBA
TBA
TBA
7:00am
7:00am
7:30am


                       

LOOKING AHEAD
Picture Retake Day                    Oct. 6
Sounding Board Meeting           Oct. 12
Senior Meeting                          Oct. 13
PSAT (11th grade)                      Oct. 13
Senior Meeting                          Oct. 20
Student Advisory Board            Oct. 23
Sophomore Meeting                  Oct. 27
Cap/Gown Orders                      Oct. 27
Cap/Gown Orders                      Oct. 28
Sophomore Ring Orders            Oct. 29


ATTENTION: SENIORS
An informational meeting will be held on Monday, September 28th at 2:20 pm in room 240 for any senior who would like to become a peer writing tutor during lunch hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours spent as a peer writing tutor may be used for NHS or Senior Project hours (the hours may not overlap). 
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Larson or Mrs. Bronski.


UTICA HIGH SCHOOL TO PROMOTE DISTRACTION FREE DETROIT
We’re partnering with the Office of the Secretary of State to promote Distraction Free Detroit.  This is an initiative that asks students, teachers and parents to go online, take a Quiz and then take a pledge to NOT drive while distracted.  The link is:

Here’s the quiz for parents and community that’s on that page:

Here’s the direct link to the student pledge:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTK9QZG


MEDIA CENTER
All students are required to have a pass to be in the Media Center.  Students will NOT be admitted without a pass
Check out material - students must have their Student ID.       There will be no exceptions! 
Food or drinks are NOT allowed in the Media Center.


ACT INFORMATION
Register at www.actstudent.org


ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Dec. 12, 2015
Nov. 6, 2015
Feb. 6, 2016
Jan. 8, 2016
April 9, 2016
March 4, 2016
June 11, 2016
May 6, 2016

SAT INFORMATION
Register Online - Go to https://sat.collegeboard.org/register Choose your test date and test center in real time. Receive immediate registration confirmation. Get 24-hour access to your registration for printing or correcting your Admission Ticket.

SAT Test Date                     Registration Deadline
Nov. 7, 2015
Oct. 9, 2015
Dec. 5, 2015
Nov. 5, 2015
Jan. 23, 2016
Dec. 28, 2015



UTICA HIGH COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS – 2015
All UHS students are can attend
three presentations.



College
Date
Day
Hour
Location
Bowling Green State University
Sep 28
Mon
1st
Counseling Conference Room
Albion College
Sep 28
Mon
3rd
Counseling Conference Room
Central Michigan University
Sep 29
Tue
4th A/B
ECC
Western Michigan University
Sep 30
Wed
3rd
ECC
Northern Michigan University
Oct 01
Thu
3rd
Counseling Conference Room
Wayne State University
Oct 01
Thu
4th A/B
ECC
University of Michigan - Flint
Oct 05
Mon
5th
Counseling Conference Room
Grand Valley State University
Oct 06
Tue
2nd
ECC
Oakland University
Oct 06
Tue
6th
ECC
Eastern Michigan University
Oct 07
Wed
3rd
ECC
Ball State University
Oct 08
Thu
2nd
Counseling Conference Room
Macomb Community College
Oct 08
Thu
6th
ECC
University of Toledo
Oct 12
Mon
1st
Counseling Conference Room
University of Detroit Mercy
Oct 12
Mon
4th A/B
Counseling Conference Room
Northwood University
Oct 13
Tues
3rd
Counseling Conference Room
Ferris State University
Oct 16
Fri
2nd
Counseling Conference Room
Madonna University
Oct 19
Mon
1st
Counseling Conference Room
Michigan Technological University
Oct 19
Mon
2nd
Counseling Conference Room
Baker College
Oct 20
Tue
2nd
Counseling Conference Room
Paul Mitchell, School of Cosmetology
Oct 21
Wed
All lunches
Outside of the cafeteria
Aquinas College
Oct 21
Wed
5th
Counseling Conference Room
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Oct 22
Thu
4th A/B
ECC
College for Creative Studies
Oct 23
Fri
5th
Counseling Conference Room
Savannah College of Art & Design
Oct 26
Mon
6th
Counseling Conference Room
Hope College
Oct 28
Wed
1st
Counseling Conference Room
Davenport University
Oct 28
Wed
5th
Counseling Conference Room
Lawrence Technological University
Oct 29
Thu
6th
Moved to ECC
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Nov 13
Fri
5th
Auditorium

DATES and LOCATIONS are subject to change - Please listen to morning announcements.

You need to register at least 24 hours before the visit. To register, go to http://naviance.com to your Naviance/Family Connection account, using your computer login as your Email/password.

Click on the College Tab and view all Upcoming College Visits. Click on SIGN ME UP.

Students may register for no more than three (3) college presentations yearly. If you don’t register, you can’t attend!

PLEASE NOTE the date, time and place in your planner or phone – reminder passes are not provided.







Savannah College of Art & Design will be in Michigan, Thursday, October 1st at 7 pm at the Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel, located at 27790 Novi Road. Learn more about SCAD’s innovative academic programs, art and design career options, and admission requirements. Students must register to attend at https://admission.scad.edu/forms/workshopDay?evtld=11906



U of M Dearborn scheduled their annual Fall Open House THIS Saturday, October 3 from 1:00 - 4:30 pm.   For information about the event and online registration, please direct students to the Open House website www.umdearborn.edu/openhouse



University of Pennsylvania has an interactive discussion about the opportunities available at Penn on Monday, October 5 at 7 pm at West Bloomfield High School, located at 4925 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township


James Madison College at Michigan State University has Fall Visit Days scheduled for October 9, October 30 and November 11. The visits run from 10 am – 12:15 pm, followed by an optional tour & lunch. James Madison is for students examining majors in political, legal, social and economic issues affecting our world. For more information and registration, see www.jmc.msu.edu/visit


Residential College of Arts/Humanities at Michigan State has preview day set for Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Future Friday sessions are set for October 2, 16 & 30. To visit, RVSP at www.rcah.msu.edu or call 517-355-0210


Performing Arts College Fair at Oberlin Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College on Monday, October 12, 2015 from 4:30-6:30 pm. To see the list of schools attending check out www.oberlin.edu/con or call 440-775-8413


Washington University in St. Louis invites prospective students and their parents to attend a presentation about Washington University on Sunday, October 18th from 4 pm – 5 pm at the Detroit Marriott Southfield, located at 27033 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. No reservation is needed. For students who want additional information, please call 800-638-0700.


Lawrence Technological University has Exploration Day on Friday, October 16, from 8 am – 1 pm. Register at www.explorationday.ltu.edu. Blue Devil Days – where you can tour campus/housing and meet with faculty and students is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 and December 5. The event runs from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Register today at www.bluedevildays.ltu.edu


Seton Hall University is hosting various Open Houses on October 18, November 22 and February 14. For more information or to register, students should go to www.shu.edu/visiting


The University of Michigan, Architecture Open House is taking place on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 1-5 pm. Family and friends are welcome to attend. You must register for the event at www.taubmancollege.umich.edu 


Bowling Green State University Preview Day Open House is scheduled for October 31st with a second Open House on December 5. Check it out at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu






FREE Financial Aid Workshop
Sponsored by Utica and Eisenhower High School Counselors
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
Utica High Auditorium
Our speaker, Carrie Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid Advisor at Oakland University, will provide information on how to apply for financial aid for college.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS
All college-bound seniors should apply for financial aid for college. The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the only tool used by colleges and universities to determine the amount of money that can be offered to you for financial aid.
1.     Start now; apply for a PIN number for both student and parent. This will allow the form to be “signed” electronically at www.pin.ed.gov.

2.     Beginning January 1, 2016, you may complete your FAFSA application on-line at www.fafsa.gov. A worksheet is available to fill out before doing it on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/pdf/fafsaws12c.pdf . Or if you would prefer to do the paper copy, you may download it at www.studentaid.ed.gov/PDFfafsa, complete and mail. Or request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243

3.     Remember Financial Aid is on a first come first serve basis. Apply before March 1, 2016 in order to qualify for the maximum amount of state aid.

4.     For more information or help in filling out the FAFSA, call 1-800-433-3243 or go to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/completefafsa.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY, receive FREE on-site professional assistance filling out the FAFSA form visit www.micollegegoal.org or call 1-800-832-2464 for more information.