FAFSA INFORMATION
In January seniors and their families can begin filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is only available on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov unless you specifically request a paper application by calling 1-800-433-3243. The FAFSA must be received by the colleges to qualify for need-based and MANY non-need-based scholarships. FAFSA forms need to be filed by February 14th to reach the state schools by their priority filing date, March 1st.
In order to file the FAFSA both the student and parent will need to have a PIN number for their electronic signatures. You may apply for the PIN numbers at http://www.pin.ed.gov.
The FAFSA deadline for the state universities is March 1st. Students who are planning on attending an out-of-state or private university, they will need to check with the individual school for their deadline. If you will not have your exact tax information by the deadlines, then estimate what it will be using previous tax information, file that information, and amend it later, if necessary. The important point is to get the FAFSA in early.
All students should file a FAFSA! Even if you think (or know) your family won't qualify for federal aid, it is important to note that many colleges use information from the FAFSA in awarding their own scholarships.
SAT & ACT
All college-bound Juniors should take an SAT or ACT Test by June, 2013. Having a score on file will allow students to apply early for college admission and scholarships All Juniors will be taking an official ACT (without the writing portion) at Sabino free of charge on April 23, 2013.
SAT Registration
Test Date: January 26 Reg Deadline: December 28
Test Date: March 9 Reg Deadline: February 8
Test Date: May 4 Reg Deadline: April 5
Test Date: June 1 Reg Deadline: May 2
ACT Registration
Test Date: February 9 Reg Deadline: January 11
Test Date: April 13 Reg Deadline: March 8
Test Date: June 8 Reg Deadline: May 3
SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
This is the time of year when the scholarship "scams" push the hardest for new customers. Be aware of offers that sound too good to be true. In general you can obtain the same results on your own. There are ways to increase financial aid eligibility in some instances, but you need not pay for them. Here are the most important:
1. Savings and other funds should be in parents' (not student's) names. 2. Equity in a family home will not be "counted against you" as will be other assets. 3. Funds in annuities are exempt (in some instances) in the need calculation.
4. Avoid any organization inviting you to a free informational meeting, telling you that you have been "specially selected" or charging you to find or apply for scholarships.
SABINO CAREER WEEK (NOVEMBER 13-16)
Here is a list of presenters who participated in our Career Week. Thank you for educating our students about career opportunities!
Bill White, Archaeologist
SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management)
Andrea Winkle, Multimedia
Erin Kowalski, Tucson College
Jeff Miller, Santa Fe University
Larry Copenhaver, Construction Apprenticeship Program
Erika Wainman, Collins College
Staff Sgt. Hawkins, Army National Guard
Hal Abel, United States Merchant Marines
Dr. McCale, Valley Animal Hospital
Dr. Staten, Adobe Vet Center
OPEN ENROLLMENT
If you know someone who is interested in attending Sabino and does not live in the attendance area, invite them to the complete an Open Enrollment form. This form can be obtained at Sabino or on-line at http://www.tusd1.org
WELCOME TO SUCCESS NIGHT
On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Sabino High School will be hosting "Welcome To Success Night" in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. This program is for all prospective Sabino students and their parents. Information about our Global International Focus, academics, extracurricular activities, and the GATE and Advanced Placement (AP) programs will be discussed. There will also be the opportunity to visit classrooms and talk with teachers about programs that Sabino offers.
JTED CENTRAL CAMPUS PROGRAMS
Pima County JTED (Joint Technological Education District) offers students the opportunity to participate in career and technical education programs outside of their regular school day at Sabino.
In January, enrollment will start for all other JTED programs beginning next in the fall of 2013.
Current freshmen are eligible to participate in Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Agriscience (plant systems), and Graphic Design and Precision Manufacturing.
Current sophomores are eligible to participate in those programs as well as *Cosmetology (a 2-year program); *Healthcare Professions Fundamentals; Law, Public Safety and Security.
Current juniors can apply to participate in the following programs: Cosmetology (this program may or may not be offered); Culinary Arts; Early Childhood Education; Fire Science; Graphic Design; Law, Public Safety, and Security; Agriscience (plant systems); Precision Manufacturing.
*Special program notes: Sophomores who are interested in Cosmetology are encouraged to enroll in the 2-year program as the one-year program may not be offered. Students who are interested in taking Certified Nursing Assistant during their senior year MUST sign up for Healthcare Professions Fundamentals their junior year.
Complete program descriptions, including location and credit information, will be available in the 2013-2014 Program Guide at http://www.pimajted.org/career in late January. This site will also have a link to the online enrollment application. Deadlines will be posted on the Parental Access Bulletin Board as they are announced. If you have questions, you can contact Mrs. Allen at jacqline.allen@tusd1.org or 584-7743.
PARENTAL ACCESS
If you have not already set up your parental access account, it's easy-- grades, attendance, test scores, and important Bulletin Board information are available at your fingertips!! Misplaced the instruction sheet? Call us at 584-7743 or 584-7702. We will mail you a new one or you may stop by to pick it up.
TUTORING AVAILABLE
A listing of adults who provide tutoring services is available on the counseling page on the Sabino tutoring webpage. Also, the counseling office has lists of students and adults who offer tutoring services. Students are welcome to pick up the lists at any time. Free math and writing tutoring is available on Monday evenings at Christ Community Church, tutoring is Tuesday evenings at Pantano Christian Church, and math tutoring is Wednesdays at Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church. Math tutoring is available Tuesday-Friday mornings in room 229. Students can also receive tutoring at Bear Canyon Library on Mondays and Tuesdays and through the library's Homework Help site. Flyers about these student tutoring programs are available in the counseling office.
UPDATED COUNSELING INFORMATION
The Sabino Counseling Page http://sabinocounseling.weebly.com/ has important information including tutor lists, scholarship information, college visitation information, and much more. This is updated on a regular basis. Visit us!
AIMS and STANFORD 10 INFORMATION
Results from the October AIMS tests will be available in mid-December. Juniors who have scored "meets" in one or more areas of the AIMS and wish to retake a section to try to score "exceeds" may sign up when scores arrive. We will need to order extra materials in December for the February and April tests for students trying to score "exceeds" on AIMS.
Please mark your calendars for AIMS testing this spring. All sophomores will test, as well as juniors and seniors who have not passed one or more sections and juniors who have requested materials to retest to try to exceed.
Monday, February 25, 2013 AIMS Writing
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 AIMS Reading Tuesday, April 9, 2013 AIMS Math
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 AIMS Science (sophomores who did not take this test last year and all freshmen in biology)
Thursday, April 11, 2013 Stanford 10 for all freshmen
