Hello Juniors! Welcome to the first day of November! You’ve entered the second quarter of your 11th grade year. You’ve worked hard this year, and the holidays are just around the corner. Remember, you need you need 16 credits by the end of the 23-24 school year to be classified as a senior. If you need help with your credits or are looking for academic guidance, please contact your counselor. Below are some career and scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions, contact your counselor. Have a great November!
Important Dates in November
Dual Enrollment
Registration for Spring Semester Opens November 1st
Why consider dual credit? – Dual credit can save you both time and money and you can explore careers! Normally three college credits would cost you approximately $950. Dual enrollment the classes are currently $150 per three credit hours (one class) at one of the public colleges in South Dakota. Students can take dual credit during your junior year, junior summer, and/or senior year.
Click the link to apply and/or for more information:
Western Dakota Technical College
- Note: If you have a question about WDT’s dual enrollment or need assistance with the application, please make an appointment with Jessica Weishaar from WDT in the Cobbler Career Center. She has office hours in the Cobbler Career Center!
- If you plan to attend WDTC and qualify for tuition assistance, please complete the attached Dual Enrollment Funding Assistance Form by December 15th.
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Military Career Fair – A and B Lunches on Thursday, November 9th
If you are interested in a career in the military, please stop in to talk to the Military representatives during the Military Career Fair on Thursday! Also, plan to sign up for the ASVAB on November 15th (information below).
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The November 15th ASVAB Test Signup continues in the Cobbler Career Center. This test is only offered once each semester and will not be offered again at CHS until March 2023. Please sign up ASAP to be guaranteed a spot.
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Do you want little or no debt when you go to college? Visit
payingforcollegesd.org to watch easy-to-follow videos designed to help you get the best return on your college investment and avoid costly mistakes. Find tips about budgeting, learn more about financial aid and student loans, and hear advice from South Dakotans like you.
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Do you want little or no debt when you go to college? This easy-to-follow video series is designed to help you get the best return on your college investment.
payingforcollegesd.org
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This project is supported by a grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation.
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The Coolidge Scholarship – Deadline
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2024 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.
Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available
here.
