Interested in Political Science

If you are interested in possibly majoring in Political Science in college and want to see how civic government really works then consider applying to the Scottsdale Mayor's Youth Council.  Applications are now available at http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/education/SMYC. 

Register in Advance for the SAT and/or ACT

Don't forget to register in advance for the ACT and SAT.  For the April 18 ACT the registration due date is March 13.  There is a late registration period of 3/14 through 3/27 but there is an additional fee of $24.  For the June 13 test date the registration due date is May 8.  The late registration period is May 9 through May 22 and also carries an additional fee of $24 during this late registration period.  The late fees are in addition to the regular fee of ACT (No writing) of $38 and ACT (Plus writing) of $54.50.  So a total for a late registration for an ACT (Plus Writing) would be $78.50.  Register at www.act.org  

For SAT on March 14 the registration deadline is 2/13 (Registration fee $52.50)  Late registration phone and online is 3/3 and there is an additional $28 fee for late registration.   So if you register late there will be the regular registration fee of $52.50 plus the $28 late fee for a total of $80.50.  For the May 2 SAT  test, the regular registration date is 4/6 and the late registration is 4/21. Register at www.collegeboard.org.

To ensure that you get your location of choice it is highly recommended that you register as soon as you know your test date.

New Girls Leadership Program -

The ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative is a groundbreaking partnership between ANN INC., the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices to empower young women from across the U.S. to affect global progress, invest in their communities, and begin their journeys as the next generation of leaders.

Here's how it works

What it is:

An initiative to provide leadership training to girls, empowering them to become the next generation of global trailblazers.

Why participate:

Become a leader that will affect CHANGE in YOUR community. Attend the ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum. Be eligible to win a grant to put your ideas into action.

Who should apply:

Girls who are in the 10th or 11th grade at a high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.

Dates + deadlines

Apply below by Sunday, March 8 at 11:59 PM EST. Fellowships will be announced in April. The 2015 Leadership Forum will take place June 14-17, 2015.

Quarter Grades - SUSD

Third quarter grades end March 6.  Only about three weeks away.