BEARCAT NEWS
10/2/08
WEEK 6 DAY 27
GRADES DUE: Q1 Grades-10/31/08
Q2 Midterms-11/24/08 S1 Grades- 12/19/08
Q3 Midterms-2/5/09 Q3 Grades-3/13/09
Q4 Midterms-4/24/09 S2 Grades-5/29/09
Student Announcements
Seniors: Please verify your name for your diploma in the office.
Powder River Coal Scholarship Opportunities:
$2,000.00 per semester for books, fees, and tuition
For students interested in Industrial Electronics, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology
Minimum GPA of 2.5 and must maintain a 3.0 during college
Work at one of the PRCC mines during the summer with the goal of an A.A.S. Degree (2 year degree of Associate of Applied Science) Applications are available in Guidance.
Upcoming dates of importance:
ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-----For Juniors and Seniors who are either interested in joining the military or just want to find out more about interests, aptitudes, strengths, weaknesses…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, upper aud, FREE
PSAT: Practice test for juniors for the SAT----For Juniors who are 4-year college bound…Wednesday, October 15, 8:10 - 11:00, back gym, $13.00 due to Guidance (only 40 tests available) by Monday, October 13.
ACT: Saturday, October 25th, back gym.
Any senior thinking of completing graduation requirements by the end of the 1st semester needs to complete a form from the Guidance Office.
The next Karma meeting will be Thursday, October 9th, during A lunch in the guidance office.
Junior Class is having a chili feed for the home football game this Friday to raise money for prom. The suggested donation price is $5.00. Please share this information with your family, and bring your appetites. GO BEARCATS!
We will once again offer flu vaccine to Douglas High School Students at ½ price! The vaccine will be available at the Converse Co. Health Department, 442 Center, by appointment, 358-2536. Students age 18 or older may attend the Flu Vaccine Clinic for School Staff on Wednesday, October 29th at Douglas Rec. Center from 2-5pm. The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 and will be split between Converse County School District #1 and you. If you are interested in having your student vaccinated please call the clinic and set up an appointment. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent accompany them to their appointment or have the attached waiver signed by a parent/guardian and bring to the appointment with $10. The deadline to receive your flu shot is December 19th, 2008. If you should have any questions please contact the Douglas High School Activities Office, 358-4040.
Thought for the day: The more the marble wastes, the more the statue grows. ---Michelangelo Buonarroti