Community Service Opportunity!

The South Bay Youth for Change is a group of youth advocates who work to improve the health, safety, and quality of life of their community by addressing underage drinking and drug use issues.  Students who participate in this group will be involved in the following activities (just a sampling):

• Gathering data to identify problems and policy solutions related to underage drinking and substance abuse in the South Bay Region (they’d be working specifically in IB)
• Writing news releases and letters to the editor
•  Speaking at city council meetings
• And much more …

We will have a presenter to recruit students for the project on Wed., December 7^th during study period. Students can sign up in the Counseling Center.  

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Reminder that the PSAT will be held on Wednesday, October 13^th at 7:30 am in the New Gymnasium. All tenth graders (except ELD, special education and Read 180) as well as AP English Language and English 11 Honors will be taking the test.  

Students will need to bring a calculator - we cannot possibly provide one for each student.

COLLEGE APPLICATION SUPPORT DURING STUDY PERIOD
Our counseling team will be in the Computer Lab, room 202, to help our seniors with the complex process of completing college applications.  Any interested senior can just show up at the computer lab at the beginning of study period on the dates below.  There will be a sign in sheet to clear the absence. 
October 17^TH, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 25^th,  and the 27^th 
November  1^ST – 4^TH, 8^TH – 10^TH,   14^TH – 18^TH 

Do you know any low income individuals that are in need of laptop or desktop computer?  This may include a student or any other person who could benefit from using their own computer to look for work.

This program is being offered by the San Diego Futures Foundation (apply for a free used laptop or purchase a brand new laptop for $299 or under). There is an application process, and the location is right off of University Avenue on 43^rd Avenue in City Heights by the 15 freeway. 

Applicants will need to bring in some documentation that includes proof that they have an internet connection, are a resident of San Diego, and that they have financial need.  Call the San Diego Futures Foundation at 619-269-1684 ex. 3130 for more information.

http://www.sdfutures.org/computers