Advising appointments with Ms. Tippman will be available starting Monday March 22nd through Friday April 2nd for fall and summer classes. Seminar for junior students will resume April 7th and 8th. Check your remind messages for more details. Students who do not attend an advising appointment will risk their fall registration.
Attention Students & Parents:
SCFCS Venice is hosting the ACT on March 30th and the SAT on April 13th free of charge. Spots are limited so have your student stop in the office and sign up today!
Yearbooks are still available for purchase for $35.
Any questions can be sent to Sierra (morands@scf.edu)
Volunteer Opportunities
SCF Student Life is coordinating a Weekend of Service during April 9 – 11. We have a range of volunteer opportunities that are both virtual and socially distanced. We will be able to sign off for community service hours and would love to share pictures of students volunteering on our social media pages.
Here are the opportunities available:
Making cards for a local children’s hospital
Transcribing historical documents from the Smithsonian
Recording audio versions of books to increase accessibility
Working on Bradenton or Venice campus to beautify the school (April 9, Socially Distanced, Masked)
Clean-Up of Sarasota or Manatee Park (Socially Distanced, Masked)
Donate to the SCF Food Pantry
Students under 18 years old will need a guardian signature to participate.
Students can register for the SCF Weekend of Service here.
Spread the Word!
Let your friends and family know that SCFCS Venice applications are currently open for rising junior and freshman students. Information sessions are held every single Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7PM, featuring staff and students talking about the benefits of the collegiate school.
The next lottery is this Friday, March 26th so don't delay!
Thursday Tip: Studying
Juniors and Seniors,
You are down to seven weeks of school until graduation and the beginning of summer break. In May, you will have lots to celebrate based on all your hard work and determination. All of us here at SCFCS collegiate school are aware of the commitment it takes to make it to this point in your educational career. We are extremely proud of you.
It is critically important that you maintain your academic integrity by having a strong finish to this semester. Remember, your upcoming college will look at your grades all the way through graduation. I shared some tips to help you keep your energy up and spirits high back in January's newsletter. Here is a reminder of these tips: Maintaining a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise is essential to reduce stress. Remember, it is essential to get plenty of sleep. It is recommended for teens to get 9 to 91/2 hours of sleep a night according the attached article. How many hours of sleep are you averaging a night?
Students make sure to go to https://launchyourplan.com/ to apply for scholarships! Don't wait, deadlines are approaching!
Military Officers Association of Sarasota Scholarship application can be found here.
FSCA Scholarships for High School Seniors
FSCA Scholarships Competition is now open. FSCA will award four high school scholarships in the amount of $250. All application materials must be received by 5 PM on Friday, April 2, 2021. High School student criteria:
Current 12thgraders on track to graduate either during the current spring or summer; and;
Intent to enroll in a postsecondary institution in the upcoming summer or fall following high school graduation.
The application requires a 250-500 words response to: How do school counselors and school counseling programs positively impact students and their success?
We’re pleased to share that Florida Prepaid is making four Florida 529 Savings Scholarships – valued at $1,000 each – available to four Sarasota County public school students to use towards their post-secondary education. Two of the Florida 529 Savings Scholarships have been earmarked for elementary-age students, while the other two Florida 529 Savings Scholarships have been earmarked for high school seniors. All eligible students who submit a complete application will be considered for one of the Florida 529 Savings Scholarships.
Please note the following eligibility requirements for students:
Must be currently enrolled in a public school in Sarasota County and have a valid Social Security Number (SSN)
Must be in Grade K-5 or Grade 12
Must have less than 5 unexcused absences in the 2020-2021 school year
Must have good academic standing
Must have no discipline referrals for the 2020-2021 school year
For students in Grade 12: Must have a 2.5+ unweighted GPA
For students in Grade 12: Must have a level 3 or higher on your most recent Grade 10 FSA and Algebra 1 end-of-course (EOC) exam
For more information about the essay prompts, the application form, and submission instructions, please click here. Applications are due by April 30, 2021. The four Florida 529 Savings Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2021.
SAT Dates:
- May 8, 2021 (Registration Deadline is April 8th)
- June 5, 2021 (Registration Deadline is May 6th)
ACT Dates:
- April 17, 2021 (Registration Deadline is March 12th)
- June 12, 2021 (Registration Deadline is May 7th)
- July 17, 2021 (Registration Deadline is June 18th)
SCF COVID-19 Information
SCF's return to campus guidelines can be found here.
