Class of 2020: Check out the Last Dollar Scholarship
We want to make families aware of a great scholarship opportunity for high school seniors. The Last Dollar Scholarship is a state-funded program that pays tuition and mandatory fees for hundreds of programs offered through Iowa’s community colleges. All students need to do is complete a FAFSA by July 1, 2020, and enroll as a full-time student in the fall. For more information, visit www.iowacollegeaid.gov/LastDollar.
Last Dollar Scholarship Flyer
J-FAST
The Solon CSD has partnered with J-FAST to offer Mental Health services to all students in our district. J-FAST is a great resource if you have concerns about a child in crisis or overall questions about Mental Health resources. Check out this flyer for more information.
Financial Aid Planning Night
Did you know that 90% of the fastest growing careers require additional education and training beyond high school? To help you prepare, Lupe Hernandez from the Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN) will be at Solon HS to offer a presentation on financing college. This is your chance to receive help with all your questions about the financial aid process and life after high school.
The ICAN Financial Aid presentation will be held:
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Day: Monday
Date: March 23
Location: SHS Auditorium
The presentation covers the following topics:
ZAPS ACT Prep
Parents of Juniors,
Solon HS is hosting an ACT Test Prep Seminar on March 24 and March 26. Students must pre-register for this event!!! Click HERE for more information
What: ACT Test Prep Seminar
When: March 24 & March 26
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. each night
Where: Solon HS (FCS Room)
Cost: $95.00
How do I register? Register at www.doorwaytocollege.com or call 877-927-8378
PSAT 10 offered at Solon HS
Solon HS is offering the PSAT10 to interested sophomores. The date of this testing is Wednesday, March 25. Testing will take place @ Solon HS. Cost for the exam is $17.00. To reserve your test, please contact Mr. Thompson.
Reasons to Take the PSAT 10
If your child is in 10th grade, they can benefit from taking the PSAT 10 in several ways.
It identifies their academic strengths and weaknesses early in high school, when there's plenty of time to improve before college.
It lets them know which Advanced Placement (AP) courses they're most likely to do well in.
It's a great way to practice for the PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade, which qualifies them for the National Merit Scholarship Program and a chance to win recognition and money for college.
When they take the PSAT 10, your child can opt in to Student Search Service and connect to over $300 million in scholarships. Learn more about scholarships.
It's a great way to practice for the SAT, a test that's an important part of college applications.
Your child can use their PSAT 10 score to get a free, personalized SAT practice plan through Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®.
ICR Future: Career & College Fair
The ICR Future Career and College Fair is unlike any other in Eastern Iowa, bridging the gap between career exploration and college/training selection, to help students make informed decisions that align career interests with education and training selection.
Students of every age have something to gain at ICR Future. From learning about different career fields from Iowa employers, to speaking with more than 100 colleges, universities, apprenticeship representatives, and career experts, there’s something for everyone. There are even breakout sessions on employer expectations, career training, college planning, Iowa’s job outlook and more.
Take advantage of this opportunity to speak one-on-one with school representatives from across the country and with Iowa business leaders about the jobs of tomorrow.
ICR Future Career & College Fair
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood Blvd • Cedar Rapids
Sunday, March 29, 2020
12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
In addition to an expansive selection of colleges and universities, ICR Future will also feature the 6 Career Clusters represented by Iowa businesses, breakout sessions on career and college planning topics, as well as a section of exhibitors that specialize in ‘Earn As You Learn’ apprenticeship programs, and college and career planning and preparation.
Visit www.ICANsucceed.org/icrfuture for all the event details and updates of exhibitors and breakout sessions.
Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) Career Fair
Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) sponsors events in our state and region to inform HS students of all the many career possibilities available in this high demand career pathway. For more information, just visit https://buildiowa.org/career-fairs/ to learn more and to possibly involve some of your students and educators. In case you weren't aware of this group, they have some other really good videos, pictures, and other resources on their site as well.
April 3, 2020 | Cedar Rapids | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Provided
The Hotel Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
From Mike Thompson, Solon HS Counselor
Contact Information:
Phone: (319) 624-3401 extension 1117
Email: mithompson@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/solon.k12.ia.us/solon-hs-counseling/home
