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2010-2011 Draft Calendar Now Available for Review

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Attention all CSD 10th & 11th graders!
SAT Mock Exam and Comprehensive SAT Course Offered at Newark High
Newark HS PTSA is sponsoring a practice SAT exam at Newark High School on Saturday, February 20th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for just $10! You will receive an online score report with detailed performance analysis, including written feedback on the essay.

For questions, more information or to sign up for the Mock SAT, call 1-877-REV-PREP OR go to www.revolutionprep.com and click on "SAT", then "Mock Exams", put in zip code "19711" and then click "Enroll" next to the Newark High School, Feb 6th option.

Students can also sign up for a comprehensive SAT group course to be held at NHS on Tuesdays (6:00 pm-9:00 pm) and Saturdays (9:00 am-1:00 pm) beginning February 27th. This six week course is $499 (Princeton / Kaplan costs $899-$1099). Scholarships are available for any student in need. All high school students attending Christiana HS, Glasgow HS or Newark HS are welcome to participate in both of these programs.

Eligible Students Could Save $12,000 in College Tuition Next Year

If a college major is not offered at the University of Delaware or Delaware State University, college students may be eligible for in-state tuition rates at more than 100 southern public colleges that participate in the Academic Common Market (ACM). Last year, Delaware residents who enrolled in undergraduate programs such as athletic coaching education at West Virginia University, speech-language pathology at Towson University or architecture at the University of Maryland saved an average of $12,320 in tuition costs.

The ACM is a tuition savings agreement among the 16 member states of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Public colleges in SREB states that elect to participate in the ACM select the programs of study they will offer. Both baccalaureate and graduate-level programs are offered in the ACM, but first professional degree programs - such as pharmacy, law, dentistry, and medicine - are not.

In addition to the ACM campus-based programs, the ACM/Electronic Campus offers distance learning opportunities. There are currently three undergraduate and 22 graduate-level degree programs available to Delaware residents. Working adults pursuing degrees such as a bachelor of science in dental hygiene, master of library science or nursing informatics, or doctorate of nursing practice can complete their degree and receive the ACM tuition savings while remaining employed in their current job. (North Carolina and Texas do not participate in the ACM/EC).

SREB is the nation’s first interstate compact for education. Founded in 1948 by southern leaders in business, education and government, SREB works to improve every aspect of education from early childhood to doctoral degrees and beyond. More than 2,000 students in the 16 member states are certified each year for the ACM. The participating states are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Florida, North Carolina and Texas offer graduate-level programs only.

Students and parents with questions about the ACM are encouraged to contact the Delaware Higher Education Commission at (302) 577-5240 or (800) 292-7935 (toll-free outside New Castle County). Program guidelines, a list of participating institutions and eligible programs, and the application form are available online at www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec.

Calendar Reminders...


Monday, February 15
SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED - President's Day

Tuesday, February 16
Strategic Planning Process Committee Meeting, Bancroft Elementary School, 7:00 p.m. Topic - Strengthening Partnerships: Welcoming Parents and the Community as Partners learn more

Wednesday, February 17
Student Code of Conduct Review Committee Meeting, Marshall Elementary School, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Financial Review Committee Meeting, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 18
Shue-Medill Middle School PTA Family Fun Night, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23
Strategic Planning Process Community Meeting, Keene Elementary School, 7:00 p.m. Topic - Strengthening Partnerships: Welcoming Parents and the Community as Partners

Shue-Medill Middle School "Shue Strings" Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 25
Glasgow High School Musical, 7:00 p.m.

Shue-Medill Middle School Band Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 26
Glasgow High School Musical, 7:00 p.m.

Student Code of Conduct Review Committee Meeting, Drew Educational Support Center, Public Community Forum Event.

Saturday, February 27
Strategic Planning Process Community Meeting, Keene Elementary School, 10:00 a.m. Sum it up Saturday for Innovation and Instruction and Strengthening Partnerships.