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guidance office
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
The Guidance program at SWCHS exists to help students understand their value to God as a unique creation, formed in His image for the purpose of living in dynamic relationship with Him now and into eternity. The primary focus of the Guidance Counselor is to help students form a clear picture of who they are and what they are. Emphasis is placed on helping students see that all they do here at SWCHS is preparation for their life beyond high school and the living out of their calling to be followers of Jesus Christ. The Counselor meets with all seniors in the fall and all juniors in the winter. Meeting with sophomore and freshman students is conducted on an informal basis throughout the year and at the request of parents or staff members.
Rachel MacKay
Guidance and Career Counselor
952-556-0040 ext 101
r_mackay@swchs.org
Ms. MacKay is in the office every day except for Tuesdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming Opportunities
Exploring College Options
is a "special recruitment program sponsed by the undergraduste admissions offices of five of the country's leading universities": Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University.
Coming Sunday, May 18 7:30 P.M. to the Hilton-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America. Free.
Find out more at http://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org or call Ms. MacKay at 952.556.0040
Minnesota Private College Week, June 23-June 27, 2008
Students! This week provides the opportunity to get a feel for several campuses in a short amount of time and help you start discovering a college that's the right fit for you. 17 private colleges in Minnesota will be offering two general information sessions and campus tours twice daily during the week. Students who participate can receive up to four fee waivers for applications made to any of the participating schools.
Participating schools: Augsburg, Behtany Lutheran, Bethel, Carleton, Saint Benedict, St. Catherine, St. Scholastica, Concordia--Moorhead, Concordia--St. Paul, Gustavus Adolphus, Hamline, Macalester, MCAD, Saint John's, Saint Mary's, U of M, St. Olaf, St. Thomas.
More info at: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/events/mpcw
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Programs at Georgetown University
- Information and a brochure are available from the Guidance Office.
- Courses offered June, July, August
Summer College
College Preparatory Program
International Relations
American Politics and Public Affairs
National Security & Counterintelligence
Fundamentals of Business: Leadership in a Global Economy
Journalism Workshop
Performing Arts in Washington
Environmental Science
Computer Science
Camp Opportunity for students interested in the arts
Kenu Christian Artists' Camp has exceptional instructors in Strings, Voice, Acting, Writing, Film and Dance. Because of a generous foundation, students who are accepted before April 15 will receive a scholarship that covers 100% of tuition. The camp is located in northern Wisconsin and runs June 15 through July 12, 2008. Check it out at www.kenuchristianartistscamp.com . There is a suggested donation of $100/week/student to cover room and board expenses.
There is a link below to the Kenu video.
http://www.kenuchristianartistscamp.com/media/kenu_video_2008.wmv
Summer Camps at Pensacola Christian College
If you're looking for something exciting to do this summer, we
have a camp for just about any interest. Youth Outreach
Ministry is hosting several summer camps on the
campus of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida.
Choose from sports, academic, and fine arts camps:
Basketball - June 9-13, 23-27
Basketball Team Week - June 16-20
Girls' Basketball - July 21-25
Cheerleading - July 21-25
Volleyball - July 7-11
Volleyball Team Week - July 14-18
Computer Science - June 23-27
Elementary Education - June 16-20
Engineering/Science - June 16-20
History/Political Science - June 9-13
Nursing - July 7-11, July 14-18
Pre-Medicine - June 9-13
Art - July 14-18
Speech and Drama - July 7-19(2 weeks)
Music Academy - July 7-19(2 weeks)
Space is limited. Apply online
to ensure your reservation.
http://www.pccinfo.com/SummerCamps/application/
links for college planning
This site provides tools for finding and evaluating colleges, finding scholarships, understanding the financial aid process, and completing a FAFSA (Federal Application For Student Aid).
This is a comprehensive site for all aspects of college planning.
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
ACT National Test Dates, '07-'08
This is the identifying CEEB code for Southwest to write in on your test forms: 240-266
Test Date Reg. Deadline Late Registration
Oct. 27 Sept. 21 Sept. 22-Oct. 5
Dec. 8 Nov. 2 Nov. 3-15
Feb. 9, 2008 Jan. 4 Jan. 5-18
Apr. 12, 2008 Mar. 7 Mar. 8-21
June 14, 2008 May 9 May 10-23
Register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
Paper applications are available in the Guidance Office.
SAT National Test Dates, 2007-2008:
Test Date Reg. Deadline Late Registration
Oct. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 14
Nov. 3 Oct. 2 Oct. 11
Dec. 1 Oct. 30 Nov. 8
Jan. 26 Dec. 26 Jan. 4
Mar. 1 Jan. 29 Feb. 7
May 3 Apr. 1 Apr. 10
June 7 May 6 May 15
Register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com
Paper applications are available in the Guidance Office.
AP Test Dates: (for students in AP courses)
AP Tests take place May 15-16, 2008. More info to come.
