Scholarship Updates

Southwest Crushing LLC is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior for his/her college education from each of the area high schools in Mesquite Independent School District. Application available in the counseling center file.
Scholarship application is due in the high school office by 3:30 pm on March 1, 2010.

National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship
Application available in the counseling center file. Deadline is March 5,2010.

Student View Scholarship available by visiting: www.student-view.com

SFA Army ROTC Scholarship

Texas Department of Transportation Grant

Clara Stewart Watson Scholarship for students graduating in the top 5% of his/her class. Applications available in the counseling center file. Deadline is March 19,2010.

Heritage Land Bank Ag-Science Scholarship for students pursuing higher education in the field of Agriculture. Applications available in the counseling center file. Deadline is March 31,2010.

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Scholarship Post:

The following scholarship applications are available in the counseling center or by visiting the links posted:

1. Frisco Rough Riders



2. Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship- must meet the following eligibility requirements:

* Pursuing career in law * Financial need * Min. 1650 SAT combined score * Top 20% class rank * African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander origins * A valid Social Security Number *US Citizenship or Residency in Dallas or surrounding area for contiguous six years.



3. National Hispanic Caucus

4. http://www.hfmesquite.org/

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Semester Exam Exemption Policy

Exemption Policy: Any student may be exempt from semester exams if he or she meets the following criteria:



*Perfect attendance (class by class basis)

*Passing the course with at least a 70

*No placement in ISS, MIC or other alternative setting

*No more than 3 tardy per class in a semester (class by class basis)



Students who are exempt must still attend their classes on exam day during the first semester…
GOOD LUCK PIRATES!!! Study and do your best!
"I AM 5.21!"

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New Facebook page!

Can you believe it? Your high school has a Facebook fan page- Holy Guacamole Batman! You need to check it out and become a fan today! Facebook is a great way to get updates on what YOU need to know for school. Poteet High School RAWKS!
Poteet High School Counseling Center Facebook

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Credit Recovery

Do you need to recover credit for a core course? If so, see your counselor Monday for a packet and plan to meet after school from 4-5pm. Each semester of a course costs $50- much less than summer school.

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Mays Business School at Texas A&M University

A note from Texas A&M University:


Howdy and good afternoon! My name is Tawny Kasberg and I am the new Recruitment Coordinator for Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself. I am excited to build a relationship with any students at your school who may be interested in exploring majors in the business field. Mays Business School at Texas A&M University consistently ranks among one of the top business schools in public universities in the U.S. We offer a variety of majors and experiences to help students meet their educational and career goals.


Gig ‘em,
Tawny Kasberg '03
Recruitment Coordinator
Undergraduate Program
Mays Business School

(979) 862-3860
tawny@tamu.edu

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Junior Senior Parent Night

We hope to see our Junior and Senior Parents Monday night in the auditorium. We will have a special presentation by Eastfield College. The topic will be on financial aid. We will start promptly at 6:30pm!

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