Summer School Programs
Summer 2008

CIS Academy – Southland Shopping Center; 541 Clairton Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412-655-7100)

June 23 – July 14 (Session 1: 8:00 a.m. to noon; Session 2: Noon – 4:00 p.m.; Session 3: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Cost - $150/course
Registration on a first-come/first-paid basis
Return registration with payment by mail

Visit www.cispac.org for a list of courses

Phase 4 Learning Center – Century III Mall; 3075 Clairton Road, West Mifflin, PA 15123 (412-650-9004)

June 23 – July 14 (Session 1: 8:00 a.m. – noon; Session 2: Noon – 4:00 p.m.;
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. pending)
Cost - $160/course
Pre-register at any PHASE 4 location prior to June 20, 2008

Application and additional information can be found at http://www.phase4learningcenter.org

Community College of Allegheny County – CCAC South Campus; 1750 Clairton Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 (412-237-2670 – registration; 412-369-3703)

Except for the 30-hour physical education class, all courses must be the 60-hour remediation class. 

Physical Education runs from June 16 to June 27 and costs $149. (7:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.)

All other classes begin on June 16 and end on July 11 at a cost of $299 per course.  The times vary by courses. You may phone, fax (412-237-6504), mail-in, or walk-in your registration form any time prior to the start of classes.   Payment is due at the time of registration.   

Allegheny Intermediate Unit e-CADEMY – 475 East Waterfront Drive; Homestead, PA  15120 (412-394-4912)

June 30 – August 8; students must work 60 hours to complete the course
Online courses are available for $210 per credit, payable by money order only.
A list of courses and the registration form are available at www.aiu3.net/ecademy.  Registration ends June 23

All summer school programs require a signature from the counselor.  Please use the enclosed form for that purpose.

The Pirates, TRIB Total Media, and the United States Army are encouraging scholastic excellence and perseverance by rewarding students with two tickets to a Pirates home game.  Students must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Earn a 3.0 GPA during the final grading period
• Maintain perfect attendance over the final grading period
• Excel in community service or some other special achievement.

Students must document the 3.0 GPA and/or the perfect attendance with a copy of the report card for the fourth nine-week marking period.  Students must have knowledgeable faculty document the community service or special achievement.

Interested students should pick up an application in the Guidance Office.  Every student who qualifies may receive two Left/Right Field Grandstand tickets or them may choose to purchase two tickets at half price.  Additional reduced-price tickets may also be available.

Mt. Lebanon High School is offering a Driver Education class at different times through June and July.  The fee for the full course is $350, for the theory only is $170, and for the driving portion only is $210.  This course is not available to any student who is over the age of 18.  Interested students may pick up a registration for in the Guidance Office.

This scholarship is available to any student who will be a senior in September of 2008.  One scholarship in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to a selected individual in return for a 6-week summer internship (forty hours per week, six weeks in a row, starting date is negotiable) at the new UPMC Sports Complex in the South Side.  The recipient must provide transportation.

The recipient will have the opportunity to:  observe patient treatments by physical therapists and athletic trainers, observe clients in Sports Performance Department, and observe Dr. Fu in surgery.  The recipient will also have responsibilities comparable to those of a Physical Therapy Aide including:  greeting patients, preparing treatment areas, and preparing hot and cold packs.

The scholarship will be awarded based on the following:

• Commitment to a career in sports medicine
• Academic excellence
• Leadership qualities
• Community involvement
• Financial need

Deadline:  April 16, 2008

The Mathematics Council of Western Pennsylvania holds a research contest yearly for students to learn more about the contributions of female mathematicians throughout history.  Baldwin High School and Harrison Middle School will submit the top three entries from each school to the MCWP for the final round of the contest.  The MCWP evaluation committee will determine the top three regional award positions as well as a list of the top ten submissions.  Cash prizes will be awarded from the MCWP to the top three regional winning submissions in the amounts of $100, $60, and $40.  See Flyer

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR WILL BE HELD AT THE DAVID LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008.  AS ALWAYS, THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT WILL BUS ALL INTERESTED JUNIORS TO THE COLLEGE FAIR.  THOSE WHO ATTEND WILL BE OUT OF SCHOOL FROM 9:25AM TO APPROXIMATELY 12:45PM.  TRADITIONALLY, A MAJORITY OF THE JUNIORS DO GO ON THIS TRIP.

PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS JANUARY 31st AND MUST BE TURNED IN BY FEBRUARY 15th TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE IN ORDER TO ATTEND.

YOU WILL BE GIVEN A LIST OF STUDENTS WHO ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE COLLEGE FAIR.  YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A LIST OF STUDENTS WHO ACTUALLY WENT ON THE TRIP.

WE HOPE THAT THIS ADVANCE NOTICE IS HELPFUL.

Curriculum night is on the 21st and includes incoming 9th grades and current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.

Thursday, February 7, 2008
High School LGI Room    6:30-9:00 PM
  6:30-7:15: SAT/ACT Information
7:30-9:00: College Information

• Receive your scores from the SAT/ACT Combination Test
• Learn information about the SAT and ACT (differences between tests, impact on college admissions, strategies for improving scores, etc.)
• Learn first hand from college admissions representatives about the admissions process
• Get answers to your questions about admission criteria, deadlines, essays, letters of recommendation, test scores, high school course selection, etc.
• Ask questions at an audience question and answer session