Last updated on 11/18/2008
Announcements:
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date at the top of these documents.
They are updated often.
The 2009 applications for the Pennsylvania
Governor’s Schools of Excellence are now available in the guidance office.
The Governor’s
Schools are summer enrichment programs for artistically or academically talented
high school students. The programs are sponsored by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Education and are held annually at college campuses
across the state of Pennsylvania. Any interested sophomore or junior should see
Ms. Wolfsberger in the guidance office or
http://www.pgse.org/
for more information. Applications are available for PGSE Schools of
Agricultural Sciences, Arts, Global Entrepreneurship, Health Care, Information,
Society, & Technology, International Studies, Sciences, and Teaching.
Congratulations to
sophomore Matt Plishka for being selected as Riverside High School’s 2009 HOBY
representative.
Matt will attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at Millersville
University this Spring.
Wilkes University will host its “Experience in
Nursing” day on Wednesday, November 5th.
This program is open to Jr. and Sr.
students interested in a career in nursing. The day includes some practice in
nursing skills, a panel of alumni and students to answer questions, lunch, a
tour of the campus and an opportunity to sit in on a nursing class. The day
starts at 9 and runs until 4:30. Students who are interested should inquire in
the guidance office for more information and registration details.
Penn State Worthington has several fall events
coming up for seniors,
including their Penn Stater For a Day Program. Penn Stater for a Day will be
held October 8th, November 5th & December 3rd. They are also offering
information sessions for the following major areas:
American Studies, information session on November 12th
You must register by phone or on the web for these events.
Link to the PSU Worthington admissions site to register.
www.sn.psu.edu/admissions.
Misericordia will hold its Health Science Career Day on Tuesday, November 11th from 8:30 to 1:30. Any senior interested in Medical Imaging, Nursing, Occupational or Physical Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology should register for this event with Mrs. Judge by Friday.
Reminder that the regular deadline to register for the December SAT’s is November 5th. The December test is on Saturday the 6th at Scranton High School.
Any senior that would like to take the ACT’s
can register for the December 13th test.
The deadline for the December
test date is November 7th. This test is also held at Scranton High School or at
King’s College.
Use the links on the right to go to the Collegeboard or ACT websites.
The Guidance Department will hold three COLLEGE FAIRS at the school.
Please see the College
Visitation Schedule link above for more information.
Please check out our new Student Assistance Program web site. It can be
found in the right hand column.
2008 Career Fair
On Friday March 14th, 2008, Riverside High School held a Career Fair
introducing 8th- 12th grade students to over 40 different career opportunities.
Career Fair participants from Accounting to Physical Therapy (and dozens in
between) set up displays with information and/or demonstrations for students to
enjoy. The fair boasted approximately 20 Riverside alumni in careers ranging
from a Physician to Fireman who were excited to share their experiences with
fellow Vikings!
Our two keynote speakers were Carol Reubel who addressed
grades 10-12, speaking on the importance of keeping an open mind in regards to
career
choice and taking responsibility for career choices; and Sandy Feather, speaking
to 8th and 9th grades about beginning the career exploration process. Both
speakers set the tone for the day and did a wonderful job of stressing the
importance of career exploration.
The Guidance Department at Riverside would like to thank
all of the presenters for their participation, our administration, faculty and
staff for their support and hard work, and our students for making this day a
success. Click here for more pictures.
NOTICE OF
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR THE POSITION OF INSIDE WIREMAN (ELECTRICIAN)
APPRENTICE The
Scranton Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) accepts
applications for apprenticeships from 2PM to 6PM on the first working Monday of
the month and all other Mondays of the month from 2PM to 4PM. Applications are
accepted at Local Union #81, I.B.E.W., Office on the second floor of the I.B.E.W.
Building, 431 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. A $20 application fee is required, which
is refundable upon the applicant completing all procedures up to and including
the personal interview. You must apply in person.
Please obtain a copy of the application from Mrs. Judge in Guidance.
Wyoming Valley Chapter of the
American Red Cross Youth Council
If you like giving back to
your community, making friends, learning new skills or need to earn volunteer
hours for clubs or projects consider joining the American Red Cross Youth
Council. New members are welcome. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday at
the same time and place. For more information, please contact Kelly Hopa at
hopak@usa.redcross.org or 823-7161
ext 324.
SELECTIVE SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT
This is
an important announcement for all 17- and 18- year old men.
We want you to remember that when you turn 18, it is your civic responsibility
to register with Selective Services.
Registering for Selective Service is a federal law and those who fail to register may be denied student loans, job training, government jobs, and driver’s licenses in most states.
You can get a Selective Service registration card at you local post office or register online at www.sss.gov.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please speak with the Guidance Office.
Mrs. Abbey Judge District Chairperson
Counselor for Grade 12
Miss Michelle Wolfsberger
Counselor for Grades 9 (M-Z), 10, 11
Miss Wolfsberger's Web Page
Mrs. Laurie Mecca
Counselor for Grades 7, 8, 9 (A-L)
Mrs. Carol Nageli
District Psychologist
Riverside's Student Assistance Program
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