Monthly Archives: January 2023

Scholarship Application for Seniors at CTC. Apply now!

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It’s that time of year for our Penn Manor seniors who are enrolled in full day CTC to apply for the many scholarship opportunities available through Penn Manor Education Foundation.  Any CTC student planning to continue a career in the trades can apply. Scholarships can be used for trade school costs, apprenticeships, certifications, or tools. Good luck seniors.

  • Deadline to apply is March 17th.  
  • Students can print unofficial transcripts using Sapphire.  (Students can log into their Sapphire account, click REPORTS, TRANSCRIPTS, and print.) 
  • Students who do not have a resume can use Xello to create one, or any resume builder they prefer.
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All Star Code Summer Intensive

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All Star Code is a nonprofit computer science organization, founded in 2013,
dedicated to building a sustainable talent pipeline of young men of color
ready to enter, thrive, and lead in the technology industry. They provide web
development and leadership training for our students, throughout their journey
from high school to the workforce.

The flagship 6-week Virtual Summer Intensive coding program teaches high-school men of color concrete web development and leadership skills, that they can use to further their education and their future careers. All Star Code closes the digital divide by providing laptops and hotspots to ensure equity in learning. The Summer Intensive culminates in a flagship Demo Day, where students present original, working digital projects to their families and community. Registration is now open. Deadline is April 7th. https://allstarcodeapply.smapply.io/

Juniors: Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award/Scholarship

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The Pennsylvania Society’s Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award for Pennsylvania public school juniors is currently accepting submissions. The scholarship offers a first-place prize of $6,000, a second-place prize of $4,000, and a third-place prize of $2,000. The deadline for submission is Friday, February 24th, 2023.   Please e-mail scholaraward@pasociety.com or call 215-233-2650 with any questions. https://www.pasociety.com/scholarship

Attention Seniors! Penn Manor Education Foundation Scholarships Application is Open!

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It’s time to apply for over 75 local scholarships open only to Penn Manor High School Seniors. These scholarships are made available by the generosity of Comet Nation ; our community, local businesses, organizations, families, and alumni. Thank you for investing into the Class of 2023! We appreciate you!

Class of 2023 google classroom has all the information on how to apply. The School Counseling Office will also be hosting PMEF Scholarship Application workshops in February. Stay Tuned!

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/PennManor23

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Spring SAT Info for Current Juniors

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Each spring the School Counseling Department recommends that Junior’s take the SAT and ACT if students are considering attending a two or four year college or university after high school.  If students are still undecided, that is absolutely fine, it’s recommended that students take the tests to help in their decision making process.

This spring, Penn Manor is offering four different opportunities to take the SAT.  We will offer two Saturday SAT tests on March 11th or June 3rd.  In order to register for these tests you will go onto the College Board website, register and pay through the website to secure your seat.

In addition, we are offering a new pilot program, two opportunities to take the SAT during a school day on March 22nd or April 25th.  For each of these test dates there will be a limited number of seats and students will be able to sign up by submitting payment directly to the School Counseling office.  The opportunity to register will be coming soon!

For any of these opportunities, if you qualify for free or reduced lunch, students are eligible to take the SAT for free with a fee waiver.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the school counselor assigned to your student. https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat

College and Career Readiness Program

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The Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation is hosting a College and Career Readiness Program for adults ages 18-23 on June 11th-14th.

There is more than one path that leads to a fulfilling future. Participants will learn to navigate change confidently with a trusted support system. Rather than focus on skill-specific development, this program will emphasize holistic development, participants demonstrate flexibility and resilience in their life path. For more information and registration visit: www.refinedcharacter.com

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New Semester, Fresh Start! Check out these After School Intervention sessions to start the semester off right.

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Have you ever heard the term “work smarter, not harder”? It is the start of a new marking period and why not prepare students with some tools to help them get the second semester off to a strong start. The Gifted Department & School Counseling Department will be hosting 4 sessions in February. In these After School Intervention (ASI) sessions, your child will learn some tricks and tips that will allow them to get the maximum results from their efforts.  Each session is held on Wednesdays during After School Intervention time. (3:00 – 4:00 pm.)

Each week during February we will be featuring a different topic:

February 1, 2023:    Time Management

February 8, 2023:    Organization 

February 15, 2023:  Planning and Prioritizing 

February 22, 2023:  Academic Stress Management

Each session starts with a group activity of tricks and tips to help the student.  The second half of the session will be working 1:1 with students on these skills.

Use the link below to sign up for which session you would like for your high school student to attend.  Each Monday in February the student will receive a reminder email and the link to sign up for that Wednesday’s ASI.

ASI EF Parent Referral 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsAyUpv-3EfVPjME7lLhZQBzqD9UTkJ3ICadDq40IzEkbmAw/viewform

COBYS to Offer Boys Blues Program

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Life can be stressful. Guys, if you’re looking for a group that offers ways to cope, deal with anxiety, or simply learn some tools to help navigate negativity, join us! Stop in the Counseling Office for a permission slip. The group begins February 7th and will run every Tuesday 10:15-11:15 for 6 weeks. Chances to win gift cards for attendance!

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