DAILY BULLETIN
PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Prejudices, it is known, are most difficult to eradicate from the heart whose soil has never been loosened or fertilized by education; they grow there, firm as weeds among rocks.” Charlotte Bronte
Advisory:
This week’s Advisory is for ALL FRESHMEN and JUNIORS. (Deggelman)
General:
- Not in Our School lunchtime festivities today are: Cahoots, a comic dance duet about cooperation, race, sex and gender. While you’re there, make a wish on a star for the future and add it to the galaxy for all to see. (Benfield)
- The Village Cheese House is celebrating our Not In Our School Week. If you buy a sandwich you can get a free bag of chips; today – juniors, Wednesday – sophomores, Thursday – freshmen and Friday – staff get a free bag of chips with sandwich. Must bring I.D. (Puorro)
- Submit to Calliope’s short story & poetry contests. Cash prizes for winners. Send entries to calliope.paly@gmail.com. The deadline for entries is April 23. (Sharp)
College and Career:
- Check out a link for job opportunities at www.paly.net. Click PTSA link, then go to Job Opportunities. (Gyves)
- Juniors, don’t miss a great opportunity. Paid internship at Lockheed Astrophysics Lab. Detailed info and applications are available at the Work Experience desk in the CCC. Deadline is April 17. (Gyves)
- College Rep Visits: You must have teacher’s permission one day in advance. Pick up a form in the CCC or download from paly.net/college and bring it with you the day of the visit.
Tuesday, Apr. 8 |
Foothill, CSM, DeAnza, Cañada, West Valley |
Bay Area |
Lunch outside the Library |
Tuesday, April 8 |
Navy |
|
Lunch – outside Student Center |
Friday, April 18 |
Fordham University |
NY, NY |
8:45 a.m. |
Tuesday, April 22 |
IL Institute of Technology |
Chicago, IL |
9:50 a.m. |
Tuesday, April 29 |
Franklin and Marshall |
Lancaster, PA |
1:15 p.m. |
* more important college information on page 2.
Clubs and Meetings:
- Key Club meets tomorrow in room 214 at lunch. (McNulty)
- The National Honor Society meets tomorrow in room 402. New members are welcome and current members are required to attend. (Duffy)
- The Peer Buddies and Associate Members of Best Buddies will not meet this week. Go out and join in the NIOS fun! (Rivera)
- Work Experience meets today at 3:05 in rm 309 or at Gunn at 6 pm in L-7. Drop off paperwork ahead of time to the Work Experience desk. Guest speaker, be on time. (Gyves)
Staff:
Labor Reports are due by today for pay warrants on April 30. (Eymil)
*CSU Updates for the Class of 2008
In anticipation of state budget cuts, the CSUs are enforcing tight deadlines to increase their internal efficiency as a cost-saving measure. This year, more than ever before, it is essential that students meet all deadlines. Miss any of the following “gatekeeper” deadlines and you will jeopardize your spot at the CSU!
- April 18 – Register for placement testing (ELM [math] and EPT [English])
- You can take the placement test at any CSU and have results send to the CSU of your choice. Check your local CSU’s website and search for “placement tests” to find details.
- If you qualify for an exemption from placement tests based on your STAR test results, contact Admissions at the campus you will attend to arrange to release your STAR scores.
- May 1 – “Letter of Intent” must be received to matriculate to one of the CSUs where you were accepted. Some campuses may require you to complete this online; read the email/mail communications carefully.
- April – May Enrollment confirmation deposits due. Dates and deposit amounts vary by campus.
- April – June Housing applications and deposits are due to secure a spot in the dorms. Dates and deposits vary by campus.
- June A final transcript must be requested from the registrar to be sent to the CSU campus where you accepted admission.
- June – Aug. Campus orientation for freshmen. Advising and course registration are often done during orientation.