[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Mon., March 17, 2008

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Monday, March 17, 2008

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  MUNIFICENT - extremely generous.  Bill Gates is 
a munificent donor as he has given hundreds of millions of dollars 
for education and health care.

FOR ALL GRADES
VIDEO CONTEST -  Think Globally, Report Locally Video Contest! 
Students are invited to create a one to two minute video news package 
showing a local angle on one of four chosen global issues:  1. Kick 
the Habit... De-carbonizing our Lifestyles and Economies; 2. World 
Heritage... Local Sites and International Interests;  3. 
	Growing Up Girl... The Challenges Facing Girls Everywhere; 
4. World Water... Access to Clean Water.  The top three teams, 
consisting of two students and an educator, will get an experience of 
a lifetime - an all expense paid trip to New York to attend the 
United Nations Foundation Youth Leadership Summit.  Background 
information and b-roll is available for all four topics on 
SchoolTube.com.  Deadline:  May 2, 2008, but entries uploaded during 
the months of March and April will also be eligible for early entry 
awards. For more information, go to 
http://www.schooltube.com/reportlocally.aspx . 

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS - The 26th Annual Chicano Latino Youth 
Leadership Project (CLYLP) Summer Conference will take place in 
Sacramento at the California State University, Sacramento campus from 
July 26th - August 2nd, 2008.  More than 2,000 California high school 
students have participated in the summer conference with over 90% of 
CLYLP participants going on to attend college.  Through the training 
and tools provided at the conference, CLYLP alumni become successful 
leaders in both the public and private sector. The program is open to 
current 10th and 11th grade students.  Activities include a 
legislative day at the state capitol, campaign development workshops 
and a college and careers day, as well as leadership training.  Cost: 
free!  Applications available at 
http://www.clylp.com/redirect.aspx?linkID=214&eid=1182 under the 
"Applications and Forms" section.  Deadline:  April 18. If you have 
questions, please see Ms. Ramirez, BHS counselor. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SPRING BREAK JOBS - Sarah's Science is looking for day camp 
counselors.  Students must be at least 16 years old, have experience 
working with children (babysitting counts), a positive attitude and 
enjoy guiding and mentoring children ages 5-12.  Camps are located in 
Oakland, Berkeley and Dublin.  Oakland and Dublin: March 24-28; 
Berkeley: March 31-April 4, 8:00 am-5:30 pm.  Pay: $8.00/hour. 
Applications available in D221 and at www.sarahscience.com .  For 
more information, call 510-581-3739. 

Summer camp jobs - City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake 
Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as 
counselors.   Most staff work 8 hour days.  Counselors work about 8 
hours each day through the week and have weekends off.  Shifts vary 
depending on department.  For more information, go to 
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 
510-981-5140. 

Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids 
entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo 
are available for high school students in over 19 communities 
throughout the Bay Area.  Summer Interns can earn high school 
community service credits, gain leadership experience, make new 
friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer experience with 
children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist with all 
aspects of camp-from helping kids with art and science classes to 
setting up camp games.  Students can volunteer for 3-8 weeks. 
Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ; 
application deadline is April 3. Camps run from 6-8 weeks starting 
June 16 - August 8.

FOR JUNIORS
FREE SAT PREP CLASS - you can still join the free SAT prep class at 
Berkeley High.  It's held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:45-5:45 
in H207.  Tuesday focuses on the math portion of the test and 
Wednesday focuses on the critical reading section.  No sign-up is 
necessary. 

SAT/ACT TEST DATES - March 21 is the late registration deadline for 
the April 12 ACT test.  April 1 is the regular registration deadline 
for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests.  Fee waivers for low income 
students are available in D221.  

FOR SENIORS
Tuesday, March 18 in the College/Career Center
10:35 - recruiter from the U.S. Marines
2:20 - recruiter from the U.S. Army
Seniors must sign up in D221 to attend

SCHOLARSHIPS
For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career 
Center, go to http://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, 
then College/Career Center, then Scholarships.

*Kiwanis Club of Berkeley - Open to graduating all seniors. 
Scholarship criteria includes academic ability, leadership, moral 
integrity, and a commitment to service to school and community.  A 
total of over $40,000 will be awarded.  Applications available in 
D221. Received deadline:  March 28. 

*Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival - Graduating senior of 
Japanese descent who shows commitment to community, academic 
achievement, and personal character.  Two winners of $2,000 each. 
Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  March 25.

*Lee Franklin Memorial Scholarship - Open to senior student athletes 
at Berkeley High School who have lettered in at least one, and 
preferably two, sports at Berkeley High School with an overall 
minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.25 who has demonstrated 
financial need and plans to enroll in and begin study at a two or 
four year college in Fall of 2008.  Applications available in D221, 
Scholarship: $1,000.  Deadline:  March 31. 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the 
College/Career Center website: 
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 .

Carleton College, "The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience" - Accepted 
students receive free room and  Board. Students are responsible for 
their own travel to and from the program. The program is for African 
American students or students who have an interest in African 
American culture.  One week program July 12-July18.  Applications 
available in D221.


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