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Summit Christian School

Our mission is to impact students for God’s Kingdom:
To teach them to think critically and Biblically, to act morally and responsibly,
while providing an environment that gives them security, significance, and opportunity.
 "Excellence in all things, and all things to God's glory"


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Graduation Requirements, Guidance Advice and College Prep Info
Important Dates to Note    |   Graduation Requirements    |    Community Service Hours and Opportunities    |    Helpful Sites

 www.volunteermatch.org  Matches teens and adults with volunteer opportunities in their community. Check it out!



Winterim
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Mrs. Alicia Hobson
Guidance Counselor 
561.686.8081x306

Mrs. Hobson is the secondary school guidance counselor and has a masters degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She considers it a pleasure to be a part of the family of Summit Christian.

What is School Soup?
Scholarship Opportunities
Listed in deadline order.
Recently Updated
  5:00pm  |  Feb 10, 2010
Scholarship Roadmap.com  Visit this site often!
This site provides links to multiple scholarship opportunities.
NROTC Scholarship Applicant points of interest:
  • The Navy ROTC Scholarship is valued at approx. $180,000 / 4-yr period which includes tuition, books, etc.

  • Students receive $250/month allowance

  • Minimum SAT Math/520 Verbal/530 or ACT Math/21 English/22 scores OR be in the top 10% of your class to apply

Download Scholarship Fact Sheet | Visit Site

Federal Scholarship Availability
Click on scholarships and grants. This website lists 74 scholarship and grant opportunities with various due dates
The American Legion Needs A Lift
Catalog of scholarships, grants & loans primarily for veteran dependents.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin County
Downloadable Scholarship Directory

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
On-line Academic quiz competition.
Eligibility: Grades 9-12  Awards: $100-$500
(quarterly winners from each grade 9-12)
 City of Greenacres 2010 Scholarship Program
(6) $1,500 scholarships. Requirements: US citizen or lawful permanent resident and resident of Greenacres, a high school senior, graduate or have a GED and plan on attending college and have a financial need for college tuition/books.
Apply online or get applications from Guidance.
Deadline: March 12, 2010 @ 5pm
Florida School Counselor Association
2 - $500 Scholarships

Seniors must submit essay not to exceed one page. Topic: How has your school counselor impacted you? Follow directions on this downloadable form. Deadline to mail submissions: April 12
Johnson Scholarship Foundation Program:
Children of UPS Employees or Retirees who live in Florida
Direct questions to Annette Meeks 507-931-162
Application Deadline: April 15
Johnson Scholarship Foundation Program:
Applicable to Students with Disabilities
who will attend one of 11 STATE universities:

Directly question the appropriate university/campus contact about this scholarship program. Application Deadline: May 15
B. Davis Scholarship
$1K available to high school juniors and seniors. Include your name, academic status and the names of schools where you attend this year and where you will attend next year. In an essay of less than 1000 , describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits. Email submission here. Deadline: May 28, 2010 Visit the scholarship site for more
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants awards up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Application Process: Students submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their site.
Deadline: June 19, 2010.

AES Engineers Consultant Scholarship
Applicants NOT required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.  Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on their site:    http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Amount of award:   $500.00  |  Deadline: October 8, 2010


Dear Parents,

There is much information available to the parents of high school students (especially college bound students) in our guidance office and on this web page. I have information on scholarships, college financing, SAT and ACT preparation, SAT and ACT testing, college application procedures, dual enrollment, and much more. I encourage the parents of juniors and seniors to make an appointment with the guidance office, before the end of October, to discuss your student’s future plans and how I may assist them in achieving those plans.

College Scholarship Information that is sent to our guidance department will be accessible on this page. This information will be updated as new scholarships arrive and other scholarships expire.

Community Service is very important to colleges and to Summit Christian School. It is our duty as Christians to serve one another. With that in mind, all students at Summit Christian School are required to complete twenty-five hours of community service, per year, from the 9th to the 12th grade. Documentation of these hours must be presented to the guidance office before graduation. A list of Community Service Opportunities is available below.

Any student who has completed a dual enrollment class needs to bring a transcript of the grade to the guidance office. This transcript will allow Summit to give the student high school credit for the class.

All male students who have reached the age of eighteen must register with the Selective Service. Information on the registration process is available in the guidance office.

I pray that this webpage will answer some of the questions that you may have as the parent of a college bound student.

Please feel free to contact the SCS Guidance Office at (561) 686-8081x306. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

CLASS OF 2010

Class of 2010 Senior Retreat Sept/2009

Attention, Parents of Seniors:

We know that it is important to plan ahead.

Be aware of additional financial expectations that occur during the year.

Click HERE for a monthly senior year expense breakdown and opportunities
for seniors to fundraise to defray these expenses.

Important Academic Dates of Note

The following is a brief list of dates that junior and senior parents (and all students in general) should be aware of. Please keep in mind this is not a complete list. A complete list is available on the Senior Info Page.

  • August 24- Winterim Internship and Senior Parent Meeting

  • ASAP September- Make an appointment with the guidance office, write college essays, get teacher recommendation letters, research scholarships

  • September - Junior Ring Ceremony in the Gym

  • September 21 - Christian College Fair for Juniors and Seniors 1-2:30pm at TKA

  • September 19 AND 26 - Senior Pictures - Pick a date and make appointment with Mrs. Hernandez ASAP!

  • October 14- Juniors and sophomores take PSAT test

  • October 21- Freshmen and Sophomores take PLAN test, Juniors take ASVAB Test and Seniors are fitted for graduation gowns

  • October 21- Senior Day Out

  • October 20 - Seniors order graduation announcements

  • November 1- Many college applications are due. Complete college applications, continue to apply for scholarships

  • November 2 - Winterim Form Due for Juniors/Seniors

  • November 3 - 7PM College financial meeting in choir room

  • November 18 - Blood Drive for Senior Scholarships

  • December- Check status of college applications, complete Bright Future application, continue to apply for scholarships. Juniors and Seniors register to take the SAT and ACT.

  • December 5 - SAT Testing

  • December 12 - ACT Testing

  • December 18 - Submit completed Pathfinder applications to Mrs. Hobson

  • January- Complete FASFA application. Check status of college applications, continue to apply for scholarships

  • January 5 - Deadline to submit completed Pathfinder applications to Mrs. Hobson

  • January 23 - SAT Testing

  • January 27 - Blood Drive for Senior Scholarships

  • January 30 - Homecoming

  • February- Continue to apply for scholarships, check status of college applications

  • February 6 - ACT Testing

  • March and April- Send thank you letters to the colleges that you have been accepted to but plan not to attend,  Check all of the details leading to graduation. Continue to apply for scholarships, check status of college applications. Juniors register to take the SAT and ACT.

  • March 13 - SAT Testing

  • April 10 - ACT Testing

  • May 1 - SAT Testing

  • May 7 - Senior Tailgate Party

  • May 12 - Senior Chapel

  • May 13 - Athletic Ceremony

  • May 17-25 - Senior Trip

  • May 27- Graduation @ 7pm

 Graduation Requirements

Requirements for graduation begin in the ninth grade. Exceptions: Algebra I, Spanish I, and Science 9 when taken in the 8th grade and passed with at least an 80%.  A student must earn a minimum of 26 units of credit, have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and must successfully complete the following required units of study:

24 credits:  
English 4 credits
History 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits
Bible 4 credits
Science 3 credits
Electives (1 Fine Arts) 3+ credits
Foreign Language 2 credits
Physical Education/Health 1 credit

100 Hours of Community Service and
Proof of SAT or ACT completion

College
Planning

Although GPA's become
relevant in 9th grade,
it is wise to begin college planning and preparation by the 10th grade.

Early planning provides a
continued incentive for high school students to work hard in preparation for their future.

 
What should I be
doing now?
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors

Community
 Service Hours

Community Service Hours (totaling 100) are required for graduation. It is recommended that they be acquired 25 per year beginning after promotion from the 8th grade. Students entering after the 9th grade will have their hours prorated.
At least 25
hours must be completed in the senior year.

For information on Elective Courses, please see our Academics Page

A student will receive no credit for a course when the course is unsatisfactorily completed.
Special arrangements may be made (subject to the approval of the teacher and Principal).

To be the valedictorian or salutatorian of the graduating class, a student must have been a full-time student at SCS for his/her final four (4) consecutive semesters, and have good spiritual and disciplinary standards.

NOTE: Although 2 consecutive years of a foreign language are not required by the state of Florida to graduate, they are required for acceptance to most colleges and universities.

 

   Community Service Opportunities

www.volunteermatch.org  Matches teens and adults with volunteer opportunities
in their community. Check it out!



Donate former used dresses still in good condition to the dream closet,
or come and borrow one to use for the Homecoming Dance or Prom.
If a dress is borrowed, please be sure to return it as soon as possible.
Donated items earn donors Community Service hours, too!
See Hannah Kyle for more information.

Every day from 7:30am to 8:00am, students are needed to assist elementary teachers with parents that are dropping their students off for school. Please see Ms. Clopton for more details.

HS Students Only
The SCS Maintenance Dept. has year-round opportunities.
Please see Guidance.
Juniors and Seniors ONLY
Responsible, self-motivated students are needed to help set-up, tear-down and serve at the annual auction. Please see
 Mrs. Hobson in Guidance
NEW!  9/28/09
The Schoolhouse Children's Museum is always in need of volunteers. Please contact Mario Aguilar at 561-742-6782.
Available Only to
Juniors and Seniors
Child Care for adult volunteers is an ongoing, year-round need.
See Mrs. Ebel
Available to all High School Students:
The Elementary Daddy / Daughter Dance will be held in the spring and needs help setting up, serving and tearing down. Please see
Mrs. Kendall in the Elementary Office.
Available to all HS Students:
The Ladies Tea will be held in the Gym in the spring and will need set-up help, servers and help breaking down.
See Mrs. Ebel
Available year-round
to 6th-12th graders
Yesteryear Village
. Contact Kathy Peterson at 561.644.1431
Available to all High School Students:
Summit Christian School Recycling Program
Gather recycling boxes once a week.
See Mrs. Noble / Green Team Club Sponsor
Available year-round
to 6th-12th graders
South Florida Fairground
.
Contact Lorie Stinson at 561.790.5245

The United Way Volunteer Center
Numerous volunteer opportunities in Palm Beach County throughout the year.
Visit their Volunteer Central web page or call (561)375-6675

Helpful Sites
Here is a list of websites that will be helpful as you prepare for college.

Visit SchoolSoup.com

As students go about their daily activities, in the back of their minds, they are all wondering about college, asking questions like "What college should I attend?" "How do I get in?" and "How do I pay for it?".
Here's why you should visit SchoolSoup.com...

  • It contains the largest database of scholarships in existence ($32 BILLION!)

  • Includes detailed information on over 3,000 colleges and universities

  • Conveys detailed information on hundreds of careers.

  • Has partnered with The Princeton Review, and can offer discounts on ALL test prep courses - $100 discounts for SAT and ACT tests.

  • Is much safer than any other scholarship search site on the internet. It doesn't sell names or email addresses to outside companies, eliminating the fear of spam and unscrupulous companies obtaining confidential information about your students.

You are encouraged to visit SchoolSoup.com - the world's leader in
scholarships, financial aid, and college information.
 

   Other Helpful Sites...

www.collegeboard.com   SAT information and registration, tips on financial aid and the application process. *Try the "My Organizer" feature.
www.ACT.org   ACT test information and registration, scholarship information, helpful links.
www.campuslifecollegeguide.com   Articles about the college search, tips form college students, links to some great colleges.
www.christiancollegesearch.com   Plug in things that you are looking for in a college, and then get a list of colleges meeting that criteria.
www.fastweb.com   The largest free online scholarship search
www.finaid.com   Another great scholarship search engine; includes easy-to-understand explanations of the financial aid process
 www.ncaa.com   Information for prospective NCAA athletes. *Check out "rules and eligibility" and "initial eligibility clearinghouse"
 www.scholarships.com   Online scholarship search
www.MyFloridaEducation.com   Comprehensive information on Florida Financial Aid
www.facts.org   A most useful tool for academic counseling and guidance (Common Application, dual enrollment, etc.)

Please contact the guidance department if you need assistance during your college preparation
 

  College Placement

Summit Christian School rates above the national average in academic testing.

The high school
(grades 9-12) offers
Honors and / or
Advanced Placement classes in Math, Science, English and
Social Studies.

100% of 2008 Summit graduates received college / university acceptance.

Some colleges and universities chosen by Summit Christian School alumnus are:

Anderson University
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Barry University
Belhaven College
Berkley College of Music
Brevard Community College
Bryan College
Clemson University
East Carolina State University
Embry Riddle University
Flagler College
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University Honors College
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State University
Howard University
Indian River Community College
LeTourneau University
Lee University
Liberty University
Lynn University
Mars Hill College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Miami Int'l University of Art & Design
Middle Tennessee State University
Moody Bible Institute
Mount Ida College
Northwood University
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Community College
Pensacola Christian College
Rollins College
Santa Fe Community College
Southeastern College
Southern Adventist University
Spurgeon Bible College
St. Petersburg College
Stetson University
Toccoa Falls College
University of Alabama
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of Montana
University of South Florida
University of West Florida
Warner Southern College
...to be continued...
 


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No person, on the grounds of race, color, national or ethnic origin, is excluded or otherwise subjected to discrimination in receiving
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