Young Women in Business Conference Opportunity

A business degree is your ticket to opportunity. Rise to the top of a large company. Start your own business and make it grow. Work for a nonprofit, or a university, or a government. With a business degree, all that and more are possible.

But what is it like to be a business major? Or to work in a particular industry? The College of Business at Iowa State University wants to help you find out.

Young Women in Business is a conference especially for females in grades 9 through 12 [parents welcome] hosted on October 21st on the ISU campus.

• Explore majors in business
• Learn about career opportunities
• Meet and ask questions of business faculty members in each major
• Hear directly from professionals working in each field
• Interact with female business students from Iowa State about their experiences and what they hope to accomplish

Information taken from the YWIB website. You can find additional information and registration details here! 

Senior Presentation

Senior Presentation
9/17/13
7:45am

Seniors, go here!

HS Timeline: Fall

It's bizarre how sneaky high school can be. One minute you're sitting as a freshmen thinking you all the time in the world to think about and plan for college and then all of a sudden BAM! you're a senior and have no idea what's ahead...

Here are some helpful tips from the Iowa College Access Network that may help you, regardless of where you're at on the continuum.

Fall (September, October, November)

Freshmen & Sophomores: 

• Ask your parents and other adult what they like and dislike about their careers. Find out what type of training or education is required for each job.
• Talk with family members, friends, teachers, counselors, and coaches about their college experiences.
• Get to know the different types of postsecondary institutions. Colleges and universities offer four-year degrees and beyond, while community colleges and technical institutions offer many different programs nine months to two years in length.
• Many colleges require four years of English, three to four years of math, science and social studies, two years of electives, and two to four years of foreign language to be considered for admission. Work with Mrs.Nelson to stay on track. 
• Keep your grades up! 
• Keep a record of your extracurricular involvement in an activities portfolio-a summary of your achievements, talents, and interests. 

Sophomores & Juniors: All of the above and...

• Attend college fairs (Golden Circle) and meet with college representatives that visit school.
• Consider taking the PSAT
• Think about what you like to do, what you're good at and what you value most. Use your IHAPI account to explore career possibilities!
• Talk to your parents about your plans for the future. Discuss your personal and academic goals. 

Juniors: All of the above and...

• Consider the ASVAB 
• Determine what factors are important to you in a college. Go to www.ICANsucceed.org for information on choosing a college.
• Review college and career resources available in Student Services.
• Visit with Mrs.Nelson about ways to increase your chances of being admitted to the college of your dreams
• Make a list of 10-15 colleges that fit your requirements
• Download the College Checklis on ww.ICANsucceed.org to keep on track
• Start planning to take the SAT and/or ACT exams. 

Seniors: Look for Senior Presentation (posting 9/17/13)

SDSU College Visit Opportunity

Who: SLHS Juniors & Seniors [and their parents] are welcome!

What: Group college visit to SDSU

When: Wednesday, September 11th 

Where: Brookings, South Dakota

Why: College visits are a great way to help determine whether a college is the right place for you!  

How: Sign-up here !!! Deadline to sign-up is Wednesday, September 4th! 

U of Iowa, Iowa State, or UNI bound?

Thinking about attending Iowa, Iowa State, or UNI? 

Iowa's three regent universities use the Regent Admission Index (RAI) to determine acceptance!

Freshman Admission requirements to Iowa Regent Universities

Admission of freshmen who wish to enroll at any of the Iowa Regent universities is based on the Regent Admission Index (RAI) equation described below. In addition, applicants must meet the minimum high school course requirements for the university they wish to enter.

    (2 x ACT composite score)

+  (1 x percentile high school rank)

+  (20 x high school GPA)

+  (5 x number of years of high school core courses)

    Regent Admission Index

Freshman applicants from Iowa high schools who achieve at least a 245 RAI score and who meet the minimum number of high school courses required by the Regent universities will qualify for automatic admission to any of the three Regent universities. Freshman applicants who achieve less than a 245 RAI score may also be admitted to a specific Regent university; however, each Regent university will review these applications on an individual basis and the admission decision will be specific to each institution.

**********Find out the RAI courses offered at Spirit Lake here:

SLHS Health Academy

SLHS is introducing Health Academy, an opportunity for high school students to "get their feet wet" in a health propelled career track. This is a wonderful opportunity for students that are certain they want to work within the health field, and for student even thinking they may want to. This first semester we will be offering two courses: Health Occupations (6th period) & Medical Terminology (7th period). Students receive both high school credit and college credit upon successful completion of these courses.

Health Occupations (HSC109)

Student will discover the main options available, including roles and responsibilities, in health career options. This course is designed to provide the student with the information necessary to make their health career choice.

Medical Terminology (HSC114)

Studies medical terminology, including spelling and definitions.

 

Interested students should come and talk with me ASAP!

This would look really good on scholarships & applications.....

2013-2014 Youth in Philanthropy Application

The Okoboji Foundation Youth in Philanthropy Initiative is an annual program for high school students intended to empower students to make a lasting positive impact in the Lakes Community.

Students receive community service hours as they learn about the work of the Okoboji Foundation and other nonprofits in the Lakes Community.  Tentative nonprofit highlights for 2013-14 include Memorial Park Splash Pad, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Humane Society of NW Iowa, Lakes Area Hockey Arena, Disc Golf in Kenue Park and Iowa Lakeside Lab Walking Trail.Students also participate in fundraising for their own grant process and recommend awards of $100 to $24,999 for Community Needs Grants to area nonprofits.

All high school students interested in personal development, community awareness and leadership skills are invited to apply.  YIP participants from previous years are invited to reapply.  All applications will be read and scored; 20-25 students will be selected to participate. 

ELIGIBILITY:  Students who attend Okoboji, Spirit Lake, or Harris- Lake Park High School in Dickinson County Iowa are eligible. Applicants should commit to attend YIP meetings one Wednesday per month from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. from October through May. 

·         Applications must be received on or before:   September 13, 2013

·         Everyone who applies will be notified about participation by Sept. 27, 2013

·         Please contact the Okoboji Foundation with any questions:  712-332-7177

·         Applications may be emailed to info@okobojifoundation.org  (Note:  Please save and send as Microsoft Word document)

or mailed to:  Okoboji Foundation, P.O. Box 593, Okoboji, IA 51355

Additional information about Youth in Phinathropy is available at www.okobojifoundation.org, click on Youth Tab