This folder contains sample test booklets and information that will help with the ACT exam.

This folder contains monthly bulletins for juniors and seniors planning on attending college.

This folder contains documents that will assist you in applying for Federal Student Aid.

This folder contains documents and booklets that will assist in pre-college planning.

This folder contains sample test booklets and other information for the SAT exam.

This folder contains 22 articles that will guide you through your college experience.

This file contains information about 20 insider strategies to save money on college right now.

This file is the AHS Four-Year Plan that students and/or parents can use to plan their high school courses.

This file contains information regarding the AP exam in May, such as the days, times, and locations. The permission form needs to be filled out and returned before the exam.

This file will give you directions and examples of how to write a coverletter. It could be helpful for scholarships and job applications.

The attached file has information about Free Webinars. These webinars will help answer questions regarding completing the FAFSA and other basics of Financial Aid.

This file will assist students regarding the proper why to ask for reference/recommendation letters.

This file contains information about what juniors and seniors need to do monthly to prepare for college.

This file contains information for seniors to be prepared and successful for life after high school and entering college.

Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application for Chadron State College

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The UNL Undergraduate Bulletin is online: bulletin.unl.edu/undergraduate


This bulletin contains information about all programs at UNL.
Also see attachement

EducationQuest Foundation, a free non-profit organization is coming to Alliance High School to help you complete and file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Please contact your high school guidance counselor for more information and/or call EducationQuest at 800-666-3721 to setup an appointment.  Appointments are needed to receive assistance that day. 

Date:  February 27, 2012
Location:  Alliance High School Library
Time:  Individual appointments from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

What is Bullying?

Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere.  It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not "just messing around", and it is not something to grow out of.  Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm.

Although definitions of bullying vary, most agree that bullying involves:

• Imbalance of Power: people who bully use their power to control or harm and the people being bullied may have a hard time defending themselves
• Intent to Cause Harm: actions done by accident are not bullying; the person bullying has a goal to cause harm
• Repetition: incidents of bullying happen to the same the person over and over by the same person or group

Types of Bullying

Bullying can take many forms. Examples include:

• Verbal: name-calling, teasing
• Social:spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships 
• Physical: hitting, punching, shoving
• Cyberbullying: using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others

An act of bullying may fit into more than one of these groups.

Recognizing the Warning Signs!

There are many warning signs that could indicate that someone is involved in bullying, either by bullying others or by being bullied.  However, these warning signs may indicate other issues or problems, as well.  If you are a parent or educator, learn more about talking to someone about bullying.

Being Bullied

• Comes home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings
• Reports losing items such as books, electronics, clothing, or jewelry
• Has unexplained injuries
• Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or feeling sick
• Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams
• Has changes in eating habits
• Hurts themselves
• Are very hungry after school from not eating their lunch
• Runs away from home
• Loses interest in visiting or talking with friends
• Is afraid of going to school or other activities with peers
• Loses interest in school work or begins to do poorly in school
• Appears sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed when they come home
• Talks about suicide
• Feels helpless
• Often feels like they are not good enough
• Blames themselves for their problems
• Suddenly has fewer friends
• Avoids certain places
• Acts differently than usual

Bullying Others

• Becomes violent with others
• Gets into physical or verbal  fights with others
• Gets sent to the principal’s office or detention a lot
• Has extra money or new belongings that cannot be explained
• Is quick to blame others
• Will not accept responsibility for their actions
• Has friends who bully others
• Needs to win or be best at everything

UPCOMING COLLEGE/MILITARY VISITS

YOU NEED TO SIGN UP WITH MR. CARLSON IN ADVANCE!

The following schools and/or military visits are listed below:

Wayne State College---Feb. 6th at 10:35 am
Army---Feb. 9th at 9:45 am
Western Nebraska Community College---Feb. 7th at 12:30-1:30 pm
                                                                   April 10th at 12:30-1:30 pm

One phone call can now connect Nebraska families to the help they need when dealing with their children's behavioral health problems.  The Nebraska Family Helpline at 888-866-8660 makes it easier for families to obtain assistance by providing a single contact point 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The helpline is supervised by licensed behavioral health professionals.  Trained Helpline operators screen calls to:

• assess immediate safety needs
• identify the potential level of a behavioral health crisis
• make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources
• help callers connect to emergency resources or providers

Also, check out the website for more info.  www.nebraskafamilyhelpline.ne.gov

TEST DATE                              DEADLINE                          LATE FEE DEADLINE

April 14, 2012                                   March 9, 2012                              March 23, 2012
June 9, 2012                                    May 4, 2012                                  May 18, 2012                

If you are interested in studying for the ASVAB, ACT, SAT, or many other standardized tests, these websites are extremely helpful.

www.4tests.com

www.testprepreview.com

Click on the following link to download documents that will help in the financial aid process for college:
studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/publications.jsp

Check out this website for scholarships to Nebraska schools.
www.fes.org/scholarquest/allScholarships.cfm

www.actstudent.org	www.educationquest.org	www.petersons.com
www.campustours.com	www.scholarshipmonkey.com	www.actexampracticetests.com/
www.collegeboard.com	www.fafsa.ed.gov	www.nebraskaworkforce.com
www.collegenet.com	www.finaid.org	SAT Online Course
www.meritaid.com	www.kaplan.com	scholarshiphelp.org
www.KnowHow2GONebraska.org	www.learnlink.org	www.nebraskacareerconnections.org
www.schoolsoup.com	www.march2success.com	www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

Come and check out the guidance office for new scholarships....

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Heartland Latino Scholarship---Due 9/21/11
Wendy's High School Heisman Award---Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com---Due 10/2/11
National Foundation For Advancement in the Arts Young Arts Scholarship---Apply online at www.youngarts.org/apply---Due 10/14/11
Horatio Alger Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarship---Apply online at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships---Due 10/30/11
John and Diane Poehling Scholarship---Due 11/15/11
Governor's Opportunity Award for the Nebraska State Colleges---Due 12/1/11
Violet Richardson Award---Due 12/1/11
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship---Due 12/2/11
The NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award---Apply online at www.nassp.org/PLA ---Due 12/2/11
Nebraska Junior Chamber U.S. JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship---Due 12/31/2011
Burger King Scholars Award---Apply online at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html ---Due 1/10/12
Gates Millennium Scholars Program---Apply online at www.gmsp.org ---Due 1/11/12
Board of Trustees' Scholarship for the Nebraska State Colleges---Due 1/15/12
NE Elks Association Vocational Scholarship---Due 1/15/12
NE Elks Association J. B. Ferguson Golf Scholarship---Due 1/15/12
NE Elks Association Past Exalted Ruler's Scholarship---Due 1/15/12
NE Elks Association Western Nebraska Community College Grant---Due 1/15/12
NE Elks Association Winnie Sipp Memorial Scholarship---Due 1/15/12
Incoming Freshman Scholarship for Chadron State College---Due 1/15/12
Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program---Apply online at www.rmhc.org ---Due 1/27/12
Peter Kiewit Foundation Educators Opportunity Scholarship for UNK---Due 2/1/12
UNK Multicultural Service Scholarship---Due 2/1/12
Davis-Chambers Scholarship for the Nebraska State Colleges---Due 2/1/12
Davis-Chambers Scholarship for the Universities of Nebraska---Due 2/1/12
NU-PATHS Program Scholarship---Due 2/1/12
Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Subsidiaries Scholarship---Due 2/1/12
WinField 2012 Careers in Agriculture Scholarship---Due 2/1/12
PREMA Scholarship---Due 2/10/12
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program---Apply online at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships ---Due 2/17/12
Central Panhandle Mutual Aid District Scholarship---Due 2/20/12
Buick Achievers Scholarship---Apply online at www.buickachievers.com ---Due 2/29/12
University of Nebraska-Omaha Music Scholarship---Due 3/1/12
Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship---Apply online at www.buffettscholarships.org/scholarships.shtml---Due 3/1/12
Central Community College Scholarship---Due 3/1/12
Panhandle Nebraska NAIFA Scholarship---Due 3/1/12
Chet Linder, Jay Jacupke & IIA of Omaha Memorial Scholarship---Due 3/1/12
Business-Insurance Studies Scholarship---Due 3/1/12
Northern Plains Eye Foundation Health-Care Education Scholarship---Due 3/1/12
Aurora Cooperative Agriculture Scholarship---Due 3/1/12
American Legion Auxiliary Nurse's Scholarship---Due 3/2/12
American Legion Auxiliary Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship---Due 3/2/12
American Legion Auxiliary Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship---Due 3/2/12
Amercian Legion Auxiliary Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship---Due 3/2/12
Amercian Legion Auxiliary Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship---Due 3/2/12
American Legion Vocational Technical Scholarship---Due 3/2/12
Principal's Scholarships---Due 3/15/12
2012-2013 Westco Agriculture Scholarship---Due 3/16/12
Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Scholarship---Due 3/30/12
Mitchell-Gantz Educational and Charitable Trust Scholarship---Due 3/31/12
Nebraska School Counselor Association Scholarship---Due 3/31/12
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program---Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship ---Due 3/31/12
Bank of the West Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Scholarship---Due 3/31/12
2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award---Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA ---Due 4/1/12
Mary Anne Seiler PEO Scholarship---Due 4/15/12
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Latina Scholarship---Due 4/20/12
West Nebraska Blood Center Scholarship---Due 4/30/12
Alliance Wrestling Club Scholarship---Due 5/1/12
The Gus Swanson Communications Scholarship---Apply online at www.swansonrussell.com/scholarship ---Due 5/1/12
Haven and Virginia Smith Scholarship---Due 6/1/12