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High School Registration Coursebook
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Student Login for Infinite Campus
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NCAA Eligibility Requirements
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Classroom To Careers Program
Through Southeast Tech
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Xello - Career & College Planning
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Whats Up @ Washington?
Dual Credit Deadline: December 13 - Spring Semester
Just a reminder that any student interested in a Dual Credit class for Spring semester must have their application completed to counseling by December 13. See your counselor to review eligibilty criteria.
Avera Academy Application
Registration Deadline: December 18
This dual credit program promotes academic learning and continuation from high school to post-secondary education. Avera Academy students will attend high school classes at STI free of charge. Current juniors that are seeking a healthcare degree are encouraged to apply. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.
ACT Prep Class Open For Registration
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 20
This 12-hour course will help students to become familiar and feel prepared for taking the ACT test. A full-length practice test will be given followed by specific instruction on the four content areas (English, math, science and reading) and will cover test-taking strategies. Students will also receive an official ACT Prep Guide to continue their study.
Session 1 Pretest Sunday, Jan 5 – 1:30-6:00 pm
Session 2 English/Math Tuesday, Jan 14 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Session 3 Reading/Science Tuesday, Jan 21 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Session 4 English/Math Tuesday, Jan 28 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Session 5 Reading/Science Tuesday, Feb 4 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Semester Test Info - January 8-9
Reminder that Semester Tests are January 8-9. We will have 1/2 day schedule each day. Start time is 7:30am!
Here is the schedule:
Day 1 - January 8
Period 1= 7:30-9:14
Period 2 = 9:21-10:52
Period 3 = 10:59-12:30
Day 2 - January 9
Period 4/5 = 7:30-9:14
Period 6 = 9:21-10:52
Period 7 = 10:59 - 12:30
2020 Sanford Promise Scholars - Due January 31
The PROMISE Scholars Program is a unique 10 week research internship which offers a total-immersion experience is real-time laboratory research for motivated high school students with an aptitude for biomedical sciences. Students work alongside scientists as part of the research team, connect with peers through in-house scientific interest groups, and present their work as a scientific poster at the Sanford Research Symposium. Scholars earn three undergraduate elective credits at the University of South Dakota and are awarded at $2500 scholarship. Click here for more information.
2020 Financial Aid Information
Attention Seniors/Parents: Financial Aid Night was held on September 23 and detailed the steps that parents and students can take to begin the financial aid process. FAFSA, scholarships and other aid was discussed. To view the outline of the presentation, click here.
Dual Credit Deadline: December 13 - Spring Semester
Just a reminder that any student interested in a Dual Credit class for Spring semester must have their application completed to counseling by December 13. See your counselor to review eligibilty criteria.
Avera Academy Application
Registration Deadline: December 18
This dual credit program promotes academic learning and continuation from high school to post-secondary education. Avera Academy students will attend high school classes at STI free of charge. Current juniors that are seeking a healthcare degree are encouraged to apply. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.
ACT Prep Class Open For Registration
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 20
This 12-hour course will help students to become familiar and feel prepared for taking the ACT test. A full-length practice test will be given followed by specific instruction on the four content areas (English, math, science and reading) and will cover test-taking strategies. Students will also receive an official ACT Prep Guide to continue their study.
- The course cost is $100 and includes 5 sessions and a prep guide.
- Test registration is not included. Students must register for the exam by visiting actstudent.org
- This course may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Space is limited and students will be put on a wait list once we reach capacity.
- Refunds will not be given once enrolled.
- Meet in room A139 and A159.
Session 1 Pretest Sunday, Jan 5 – 1:30-6:00 pm
Session 2 English/Math Tuesday, Jan 14 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Session 3 Reading/Science Tuesday, Jan 21 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Session 4 English/Math Tuesday, Jan 28 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Session 5 Reading/Science Tuesday, Feb 4 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Semester Test Info - January 8-9
Reminder that Semester Tests are January 8-9. We will have 1/2 day schedule each day. Start time is 7:30am!
Here is the schedule:
Day 1 - January 8
Period 1= 7:30-9:14
Period 2 = 9:21-10:52
Period 3 = 10:59-12:30
Day 2 - January 9
Period 4/5 = 7:30-9:14
Period 6 = 9:21-10:52
Period 7 = 10:59 - 12:30
2020 Sanford Promise Scholars - Due January 31
The PROMISE Scholars Program is a unique 10 week research internship which offers a total-immersion experience is real-time laboratory research for motivated high school students with an aptitude for biomedical sciences. Students work alongside scientists as part of the research team, connect with peers through in-house scientific interest groups, and present their work as a scientific poster at the Sanford Research Symposium. Scholars earn three undergraduate elective credits at the University of South Dakota and are awarded at $2500 scholarship. Click here for more information.
2020 Financial Aid Information
Attention Seniors/Parents: Financial Aid Night was held on September 23 and detailed the steps that parents and students can take to begin the financial aid process. FAFSA, scholarships and other aid was discussed. To view the outline of the presentation, click here.
Job Shadow Opportunities
"Walk In Wednesdays"
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors are eligible for unique Job Shadow opportunities. Suzanne Pastrano from the SD Dept of Labor will be in the Counseling Office every Wednesday during 4th and 5th periods to meet with students and discuss options for future career exploration.
Sophomore Career Day AD Room Videos
Click Here For the 1st Video
Click Here for the 2nd Video
Click Here for the 3rd Video
"Walk In Wednesdays"
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors are eligible for unique Job Shadow opportunities. Suzanne Pastrano from the SD Dept of Labor will be in the Counseling Office every Wednesday during 4th and 5th periods to meet with students and discuss options for future career exploration.
Sophomore Career Day AD Room Videos
Click Here For the 1st Video
Click Here for the 2nd Video
Click Here for the 3rd Video
Upcoming Visits @ WHS
Stop by the commons during your study/lunch to visit about post-high school opportunities. Click on the logo to access admission information. (Updated Monthly)
Stop by the commons during your study/lunch to visit about post-high school opportunities. Click on the logo to access admission information. (Updated Monthly)
US Army
Wed, October 2
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Southeast Tech
Friday, October 4
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Northwestern College
Wednesday, Oct 9
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University of Nebraska
Tuesday, October 22
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Lake Area Tech
Wed, October 23
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St. Olaf College
Friday, October 31
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