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Academics
2018 NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP
The Californial Department of Education (CDE) is pleased to announce applications are open for the 2018 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) for high-achieving, science-oriented students.
Operated by the National Youth Science Foundation, the NYSC is a residential science education honors program for two graduating high school students from each state. The NYSC is offered at no cost to participants. All educational and recreational programming as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passagge on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge to the delegates.
The NYSC is held in the Monogahela National Forest near Barstow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia. Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, and depart on Saturday, July 21, 2018. More informationis available on the NYSC website at
https://nysf.smapply.io/.
The completed application and supporting materials must be submitted online at
https://nysf.smapply.io/. by Wednesday, February 28, 2018 by 6pm EST.
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant:
- Must be a candidate for high school graduation between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018.
- Must demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in mathematics and/or the sciences.
- Must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in school and community activities.
- Must demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits.
- Must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics.
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INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
The International Leadership Foundation, Los Angeles Chapter, will be hosting a half-day leadership workshop and luncheon on March 24, 2018 for Asian Pacific American students between the ages of 15-20 in Alhambra. The luncheon will feature a keynote speech by
Jeffrey Kung (Kong Ling Qi).
Jeffrey is a descendant of Confucius, and an award winning singer/songwriter in Greater China. Past speakers for this event have included Howard Kazanjian (Film Producer: Raiders of Lost Ark
; Return of the Jedi
), Peter Guber (CEO Mandalay Entertainment; Owner of Dodgers, Golden State Warriors and LAFC), Bill Rancic (Entertainer/Entrepreneur), Janet Evans (Olympics Gold Medalist) and Mitch Lowe (CEO Netflix/Redbox). All expenses for the selected students are paid for (please indicate Linda Sun as sponsor on the form). Space is limited, priority will be given to seniors and juniors. Deadline to apply is
March 10, 2018
. Past workshop participants are eligible to apply for a $500 award. Applications and information can be found at
http://www.ilfnational.org/ilf-l-a-advisory-board-hosts-youth-training-and-7th-installation-luncheon/
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CSF SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Spring semester membership is based on students' fall semester grades. All details are provided on the application.
A student may qualify for CSF by meeting the membership requirements, applying during the Membership Drive and paying the membership dues ($15). Membership is not automatic; you must apply each fall and spring semester.
Turn in completed applications and $15 check/cash to the Library or 316 by Friday, February 23rd. No late applications will be accepted.
Not sure if you're eligible? Stop by Room 316 for the eligibility list.
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Athletics
SURF
On Wednesday, 2/1, the PVHS Surt team faced South High in a morning competition in Hermosa Beach. PV won with a nice margin beating South 95-53. Top surfers for PV were Will Allen, Briggs Peus, Savannah Scriven, and Rodney Buck.
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ELECTIVE FAIR
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Booster Club
CATCH THE WAVE 2018 "By the Sea"
Friday, March 9
th
at 6:00 pm at the Portofino, Redondo Beach
Come help raise money for our PVHS Students
Tickets are $125 each and include an evening of food, dancing and amazing auction items. Each ticket purchased before March 1
st
will include a drink ticket. To purchase tickets go online
to
pvboosterclub.com
For Dinner tickets to the event:
For sponsorship opportunities:
Sea King for Life - $10,000
The Oarsman Foundation
Gold Sea King - $2500
The King Family
Michelle and Bob Fullerton
Silver Sea King - $1500
The Jellison Family
Colleen and Craig Quinn
Bronze Sea King - $500
Andrea and Rich Galvin
Diane and Scott Imbach
The Johnsen Family
Lisa and Kevin Templeton
Libby and Mike Thomas
Family Sea King - $250
Cindy and Paul Campbell
Michele and Robert Feller
The Hoffman Family
The Graziano Family
Tracy and Scott Holt
Doug Laurin and Elisa Anhalt
Yvonne and William Liu
Georgene and George Mitsanas
The Padian Family
Adriana and Luigi Schiappa
Alex and Mike Smith
Karen and Brett Zane
Proud Sea King - $100
The Drawer Family
The Firmani Family
The Jeau Family
Dr. Minette Ramos and Family
Dr. Charles Park
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PTSA
All Pro Dad's Breakfast
Are you looking for ways to improve health and reduce stress? Please plan on joining us on
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 8am in the Gym to hear Dr. Brad Barez, chiropractor and owner of Back to Healthcare Chiropractic discuss maintaining healthy relationships and how important constant adjustments are at every age! Brad will share tips on Wellness and how Dads can help lead a healthier lifestyle to be at their best for their families!
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Peninsula Education Foundation
PEF Senior Scholarship Program 2018
Peninsula Education Foundation will again award two $1,500 scholarships to students in the graduation class of 2017 who are continuing their education at the post-secondary level. Applicants must be currently enrolled in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and maintained enrollment for two years prior to graduation.
Attached is the information sheet with details on the program and how to apply. Students from Rancho del Mar, Palos Verdes and Peninsula High Schools are encouraged to apply. The deadline is March 1, 2018.
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Student Highlights
Palos Verdes High School is fortunate to have amazing students. Join us in congratulating...
Congratulations to PVIT's newest team, the VEX Robotics team, for winning Tournament Champion at last weekend's Corona meet. These dedicated teams of freshman work 4-7 days per week on perfecting and testing their robot to play this year's VEX game, In the Zone
. Winning this trophy qualifies our team to compete in the State Championship in Bakersfield at the beginning of March. Congratulations to (L-R, front-back): Cole Welcher, Dominic Bidondo-Yore, Karl Velazquez, Aaron Guo, Noah Lin, and Rodrigo Boixo.
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Counseling Office News
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Attention Seniors Applying to College: It is time to order Mid-Year transcripts. Mid year transcripts include your first semester senior year grades. Many colleges require these to be sent for admission. We recommend you look at your applicant portal or on the college website to determine if you need to send a mid-year transcript.
You can pick up the mid-year transcript instructions and order form at the front of the counseling office starting Monday January 8th. If you have any questions please see your counselor.
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FAMILY RESOURCES FOR WELLNESS & SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Please check out the following links on SBFC:
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WELLNESS CENTER DONATIONS
During lunch students have the ability to drop into the Wellness Center to take a break, rest and be restored. We are currently looking for donations to provide students with some snacks and beverages to add to their experience. The following items would be greatly appreciated!
Fruit, water, Keurig tea pods, essential oils, adult coloring books, sketch pads, puzzles and any other items that might add to the student wellness experience.
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College Career Center News
PVHS College Essentials Toolkit
:
February - March 2018
Students & parents, grades 9 - 11, are encouraged to attend these presentations focused on building a solid approach to the college research and application process. You'll hear directly from College Admission Counselors, as well as other experts in their respective fields, and learn important tips and practical advice with the goal of lessening stress for our students and families as they begin to contemplate COLLEGE. Detailed information on dates/topics can be found on our website at https://pvhs.pvpusd.net/apps/news/article/807686. Whether you're a freshman, sophomore or junior, it's time to think about college! Please join us for these informative presentations:
February 21st
- Show Me the Money!
March 1st - Fact vs Fiction - An Inside Look at the Journey to Finding the Right College
March 13th - California Public Colleges: UCLA, Cal State Dominguez Hills and El Camino Community College
March 22nd - What KINDS OF COLLEGES are there and what's my best fit?
ACT Speed Session
:
Want to beat your test anxiety? Want to learn to move more quickly? Come to a one of a kind Blue Train workout, where there will be no scoring or grading, only tips and drills to help you perform better. By the end of the hour and a half, students should feel more confident about letting go, moving quickly, and accessing their greatest potential under pressure. Simply RSVP to [email protected] with your name and we will put you on the list! Limited space available. First come, first serve! For more details, http://bluetraincollegeprep.com/event/act-speed-session-open-to-the-public/ )(
SENIORS, the Cal Grant GPA
data was successfully uploaded by PVPUSD. If you opted out of this process, your information was not uploaded. In order to be considered for the Cal Grant Awards, seniors must also submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you have NOT filed the FAFSA, please do so before the deadline posted by the college/university to which you applied. To access the FAFSA website, click on the following link: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
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OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES:
Student Pollworker Program
:
The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk would like to encourage students of 16 years of age or older to volunteer as a student pollworker for the upcoming June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election (please note that June 5 is the first day of Finals). Students are expected to be present at the polling place from 6 a.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. For the convenience of both students and parents, students are assigned to a precinct in close proximity to their home or school. All students who are placed are required to attend a two-hour training session prior to Election Day. In addition to gaining an invaluable learning experience about the democratic process, students receive $100 for serving on Election Day and an additional $40 bonus for attending a training class.
Any high school student that meets the following requirements may apply:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident AND 16 years of age
- Must be attending a public/private secondary institution
- Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Must have teacher and parental consent.
In order to be considered for this program, students must complete the Student Pollworker Application which will be available in the College and Career Center beginning on Monday, February 12. All applications must be returned to Mrs. Hoffman in the College and Career Center no later than Thursday, March 1. Please note that the program will ONLY accept 17 students from PVHS.
The Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program
is a great summer opportunity best described as a medical mentor program. Students work under the supervision of a health care educator shadowing various medical professionals (nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, lab technician and/or physician) who together provide a range of patient care and services. The program accepts applications from high school students who are current 11th and 12th graders AND born ON or BEFORE 4/1/2002. The 2018 program has 2, 3, and 4 week programs available in July/August. There is no fee to participate. Applications may be downloaded from http://www.lapedsoc.org/summer . Once on the website, click on 2018 Summer Application at the top of the page or Summer Program located in the box on the left. All applications must be postmarked by February 21, 2018.
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
is a military youth program for young men and women: Navy Sea Cadet Corp (Ages 14-17) and the Navy League Cadet Corp (Ages 11-13). It is sponsored by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Aviation, Field and Medical Training, Leadership Development, Military Police Science, Scuba Diving, Sailing and Photo-Journalism. Cadets train aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Vessels and can meet Sea Cadets from around the world in their International Exchange Program. Information on the program can be accessed at www.bevhillsnavyleague.org, then click on the Sea Cadet tab. For more details, please contact LTJG Doug Irvine, USNSCC at (310) 977-5183 or [email protected].
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and DEADLINES:
We are at the peak of scholarship season...especially for community-based opportunities!
NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY.
A complete list of scholarships is listed on Naviance. To access information on these scholarships, please log onto NAVIANCE. Click on the COLLEGES tab and then scroll down to SCHOLARSHIPS and MONEY. Click on SCHOLARSHIP LIST. At this point, select the scholarship of interest. In many cases, you will be directed to a website for the application. In other instances, you may be able to download the application directly from NAVIANCE.
Scholarship Deadlines through February 23, 2018:
- FEBRUARY 22 - WORLD OF 7 BILLION STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST ($250-$1,000) - open to grades 6 -12; applicants are asked to create a short video (60 seconds or less) that illustrates the connection between population growth and one of these global challenges: Advancing Women and Girls, Feeding 10 Billion; Preventing Pollution. To apply, log onto https://www.worldof7billion.org/
- FEBRUARY 23 - ASIAN PACIFIC FUND SCHOLARSHIP (varies) - provides scholarships to more than 70 students; many, but not all, focus on Asian students with financial need. Eligibility requirements vary from program to program. To apply, log onto www.asianpacificfund.org
- FEBRUARY 23 - LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS ($4,000) - seniors only; regional competition; judged on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community activities and a 300-word essay on the topic, "Why College is Important to Me". To apply, log onto https://laclippersfoundation.fluidreview.com/
- FEBRUARY 23 - PV JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (varies) - seniors only; awarded primarily on financial need with a secondary emphasis on academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities. To apply log onto https://www.pvjuniors.org/scholarship/. Applications may also be downloaded from Naviance.
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