[BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for March 19, 2008

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College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, March 19, 2008

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:  SUCCINCT - brief or concise.  This sentence is
succinct.

FOR ALL GRADES 
Volunteer opportunity - Satellite Housing, a non-profit provider of
affordable housing for low income seniors, families and disabled
person, provides opportunities for residents to connect with their
neighbors.  BHS students - this is a great opportunity to connect with
older adults by creating a garden or participating in one to one
student conducted interviews to produce oral biographies or volunteer
in other activities and projects.  For more information, contact Asha
Beene at 510-647-0700 ext. 117 or e-mail abeene at sathomes.org .  

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.   

*JUNIORS AND SENIORS - Come on Thursday, March 27 at 2:20 pm to the
College/Career Center to get information on this year's High School
Outreach Conference on health care professions.  This conference is
primarily for students with low academic performance and/or from
underserved communities with information on health care fields
including dental, medical, pharmacy, nursing and physical therapy.
The conference itself will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 8am-4pm
at UCSF.  There is no cost for the conference and breakfast and lunch
will be served and transportation to the conference provided.  Sign up
in D221 to attend the information meeting on March 27.  

FOR SENIORS
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 . 

FACES for the Future Program at Children's Hospital, Summer Medical
Academy for students 15 years of age and older.  The program will run
from July 7-18, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Children's Hospital
staff, physicians and local experts will lead workshops, labs,
clinical case studies and field trips.  Tuition is $1650 and covers
all program costs including breakfast and lunch, transportation and
materials.  For more information, call Kristin Black at 428-3885 ext.
5494 or go to
www.childrenshospitaloakland.org/healthcare/depts/faces_academy.asp .
Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  April 30.

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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