About Virginia High School

Virginia High School Activities

Virginia High School Administration

Virginia High School Adult Education

Virginia High School Athletics

Virginia High School Calendar

Virginia High School Campus Tour

Virginia High School Departments

Virginia High School E-mail Directory

Virginia High School Extracurricular Activities

Virginia High School Guidance Department

Virginia High School Library

Virginia High School Programs

Virginia High School PTA

Virginia High School Student Services

Virginia High School

Bristol Virginia Public Schools

 


Senior Newsletter

September, 2007
 
 

SAT – ACT Test Dates

Please see senior information page for dates.  Registration materials are in the guidance office.

SAT Prep Classes

Sign up today for the SAT Verbal and Math Preparation classes through The Center for Business and Industry at VHCC. Call (276) 739-2533.

Math Review- Cost: $65
October 1,2,4
6:30-9:00 p.m.

Verbal and Study Skills- Cost: $85
September 17-20
5:30-8:00 p.m.

Virginia Mentor SAT- ACT Test Preparation

For easy to use tutorials for each subject area covered by the SAT and ACT, go to www.virginiamentor.org

NCAA Clearinghouse

If your child plans to participate in a sport at a four year college, an NCAA  application for clearance must be submitted this fall. The student must apply online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Our school code is 470 320.

College Applications

When you fill out your part of the application, bring the completed application and fee to Mrs. Huff in guidance. She will fill out the counselor section, attach your transcript and test scores and mail it for you. If you need and application, see Mrs. Huff.
If you complete your application on-line, please ask Mrs. Huff or Mrs. Halstead to mail your transcript and test scores for you.
Remember, if you are applying early decision or early action, applications are due November 1. All other applications should be submitted before we leave for Christmas break. Since many applications require a counselor letter and teacher recommendations, students should make these requests ahead of time, not at the last minute.

College Night

College night will be held Tuesday, September 11, at the Higher Education Center at Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon.  Virginia High students will be the only school attending from 7 – 7:30 p.m.  However, you may go any time between 7 and 9 p.m.  Approximately seventy five college representatives will be there to talk to interested students.

See Mrs. Huff – Your Counselor

Work, military, personal problems, or academics, should be directed to Mrs. Huff.  She will be happy to talk with students or parents at any time. 

Scholarships

Each month all seniors will receive a newsletter telling about scholarships that have come in to the guidance office.  The following are applications which we currently have – See Mrs. Huff, if interested.

  • Coca-Cola Scholars - Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org by October 31. "Recipients are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community."

  • First Freedom Student Competition - Written essay on the topic of First Amendment rights. More information can be found at www.firstfreedom.org. Deadline: November 26.

  • Miss Virginia USA 2008 - Go to www.missvirginiausa.com or call 276-466-6782

  • Wendy's High School Heisman - You may apply if you have a "B" average and participate in at least one sanctioned sport. Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com by October 1.

  • SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes - One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31 - May 15. Visit www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com.

  • youngARTS - Scholarships are available to attend the program designed for the performing, literary, and visual arts. Register by October 1 (Audition/Portfolio received by November 5). For more info, go to www.youngARTS.org.

  • Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - Visit www.prudential.com/spirit, click on "Apply Now" link. Print out application, sign, have parent sign and bring it to the Guidance Office by October 31. Our school can nominate two students from the group of applications. Based on volunteerism.

  • Individual schools for scholarship programs:

  • Jefferson Scholars - University of Virginia

  • Pamplin Scholars - Virginia Tech

  • Roan Scholars - ETSU

  • William and Mary College Scholars Program

Scholarships for College

Go to Scholarships.com to find over 3,000 sources that offer scholarships to students based on individual talents, abilities and interests at no charge to the student.

PLEASE NOTE: Even though deadlines seem far away, the application process takes some time to complete.

Check out the books we have in the Guidance Office! We have listings of all colleges and what they may require, financial aid guides, books on choosing your major, military information, career exploration, SAT/ACT prep.....

ETSU Honors Program

If you are planning to go to ETSU and have a 3.5 GPA and 1280 on SAT, you may be eligible for this honors program.

College Visit

October 5th, UVA-Wise, VHS Cafeteria, 11:30-1:00.

Open House Program

The UVA-Wise Office of Admissions invites all students interested in learning more about the college to the UVA-Wise 360° Open House Program on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Those interested in attending may register on-line at www.uvawise.edu or by phone at 888-282-9324.

 Diploma Seals

Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia, September 28, 2000, contain provisions for awards for exemplary performance for students who meet the requirements for graduation as follows:

  1. Students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of "B" or better, and successfully complete at least one advanced placement course (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or one college-level course for credit will receive the Governor's Seal on the diploma.
     

  2. Beginning with the 9th grade class of 2000-01, students who complete the requirements for a Standard Diploma with an average grade of "A" will receive a Board of Education Seal on the diploma.  Students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in 2000-01 may earn the seal with a "B" average.
     

  3. The Board of Education's Career and Technical Education Seal will be awarded to students who earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and complete a prescribed sequence of courses in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that they choose and maintain a "B" or better average in those courses; of (i) pass an examination in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that confers certification from a recognized industry, trade or professional association; or (ii) acquire a professional license in that career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
     

  4. The Board of Education's Seal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology will be awarded to students who earn either a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and (i) satisfy all of the mathematics requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma (four units of credit including Algebra II); two verified units of credit with a "B" average or better; and (ii) either (a) pass an examination in a career and technical education field that confers certification from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association; (b) acquire a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia; or (c) pass an examination approved by the Board that confers college-level credit in a technology or computer science area.
     

  5. Students may receive other seals or awards for exceptional academic, career and technical, citizenship, or other exemplary performance in accordance with criteria defined by the local school board.

To earn a Board of Education Diploma Seal for Excellence in Civics Education a student must satisfy each of the following four criteria (adopted June 25, 2003):

  1. Satisfy the requirement to earn a Standard Diploma or an Advanced Studies Diploma;

    AND
     

  2. Complete Virginia and United States History and Virginia and United States Government courses with a grade of "B" or higher;

    AND
     

  3. Complete 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities.  Activities that would count include:

  • Volunteering for a charitable or religious organization that provides services to the poor, sick or less fortunate

  • Participating in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or similar youth organizations

  • Participating in JROTC

  • Participating in political campaigns or government internships, or Boys State, Girls State, or Model General Assembly

  • Participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities that have a civics focus.

Any student who enlists in the United States military prior to graduation will be deemed to have met this community requirement.

AND

  1. Have good attendance and no disciplinary infractions as determined by local school board policies.

Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available January 1, 2008. This is the form required for the Pell Grant and for Federal Student Grants and Loans. We will have a workshop the last Monday in January to help parents fill out the form. You may go to www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information.