CASE COUNSELOR CONNECTION
Freshman/Sophomore Edition
SPRING 2011
Welcome Back from the Case Guidance department! The guidance staff has lots to offer Case students and parents including career, college, and personal counseling, financial aid information, scheduling assistance, and group opportunities. We hope we can be a positive link between school and home. Please do not hesitate to call or schedule an appointment at any time during the year.
WHITE SCHOOL:
Mrs. Morrow619-4235Mrs. Muffick619-4234 GOLD SCHOOL:
Mr. Lepisto 619-4237Mrs. Monty 619-4236 GREEN SCHOOL:
Ms Coombs619-4238Mrs. Schmidt 619-4239 SOCIAL WORKER:
Mrs. Moore619-4241
619-4241UW-Whitewater Summer Business Institute:
If you plan to attend the UW-Whitewater in the fall of 2011 as a business major or undeclared, consider attending the Summer Business Institute June 19-24. Applicants must be Students of Color. Visit http://wicits.uww.edu/sbi/ for details.
Apprenticeship Opportunity:
The Southeastern Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Committee is accepting applicants for the sheet metal and environmental service technician apprenticeships. Applicants should complete an application at Racine Union Hall, 1840 Sycamore Ave. Ste 5 and are accepted 12:30-4:30pm every Tuesday-Thursday. These five year apprenticeships offer work experience as well as educational opportunities.
Miss Wisconsin USA:
The Miss Wisconsin USA pageant will be held this fall to select the young ladies who will represent Wisconsin in the national Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants. visit www.futureproductions.net for details.
Angel on My Shoulder Camps:
Cancer support camps for young people ages 8-18 affected by cancer through loved ones are being offered this summer. wisit www.angelonmyshoulder.org for details.
Private College Week:
Wisconsin's private colleges and universities invite you to explore postsecondary options during Wisconsin Private College Week, July 11-16, 2011. Register at www.privatecollegeweek.com Students will receive a waiver of application fees for each campus they visit.
Federal Express Job Openings:
Federal Express is recruiting for part time package handlers at their Cudahy (Mitchell Airport) site. Applicants must be 18 and able to work the same shift five days per week. Pay is $10-10:50 per hour. Call 414-769-9702 for details.
Minnesota's Private College Week:
Minnesota Private College Week is scheduled for June 20-24. Visit www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw for details.
City Year:
Are you interested in a different type of education after high school? Be a tutor, mentor, and role model for children while earnng $5,500 towards college. Visit www.cityyear.org/milwaukee for program details or see Ms Muffick.
Wisconsin Lions Camp:
The Wisconsin Lions Camp is seeking summer staff for the positions of counselors, program specialists, and healthcare staff. Anyone 18 or older may apply. Earn over $2,600 this summer. There are also limited positions for 16 and 17 year olds as counselors in training. Visit www.wisconsinlionscamp.com
KOOS for Kids Volunteer Opportunity:
Help special needs students play baseball this summer. Every volunteer will be assigned a special needs students to shadow as a companion for baseball camp. Please bring a baseball glove. Email Rae Wood at raewood04@gmail.com for more information.
Fire Science Career Exploration Camps:
Students ages 15-20 have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that present a realistic view of fire service careers. Camps are held on the UW-Oshkosh campus with field experiences to other sites. See www.uwosh.edu/camps for details.
Reading Skills/Speed Reading Programs:
Programs are offered this summer in Kenosha through Marquette University to assist students with reading and speed reading skills. Call 1-800-978-9596 for details.
Summer Opportunities
There are a number of summer opportunities available for Case students. Listed below are a few. Pre college programs are great ways to prepare for college and are a lot of fun too.
Pratt Institute Pre College Program (Brooklyn, NY): July 5-July 29: Immerse yourself in art, design, architecture, creative writing, construction management, or critical and visual studies. www.pratt.edu/prostudies
Engineering Tomorrow's Careers Camp (UW-Madison-females): This week long summer camp aims to interest high school girls in engineering and the sciences. www.engr.wisc.edu/studentorgs/swe/programs/ETC.php
Carleton College (Northfield, MN): This week long summer camp introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education to college bound students. A summer writing program and science institute are also offered. www.carleton.edu/summer
UW-Stevens Point Multicultural Affairs: All middle and high school students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch may take part in these summer programs. www.uwsp.edu/multicultural/precollege.HTM
UW-Milwaukee College for Kids/College for Teens: This program offers summer academic enrichment programs and exciting hands on classes. www.sce-kids.uwm.edu
Summer School
The 2011 Summer School catalogs are now available online. To download a copy, click here ( http://www.racine.k12.wi.us/?do=schools.content&pageID=892 ).
Case High School summer registration will be held on August 22 and August 23, 2011. It is important for all students to attend, so that they can pick up information packets, get their school photo and school ID, and pick up their class schedules. If needed, students will also have the opportunity to meet with their guidance counselor.
DATES/TIMES:
August 22
7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Seniors
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Juniors
4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Make up session
August 23
7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Sophomores
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Freshman
4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Make up session
Registration will be held in the cafeteria, and the field house entrance on the north side of the building will be open.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Zahn (rebecca.zahn@racine.k12.us.wi), Gold School Principal.
Do something special with your Summer...
Be a Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints Volunteen!
Students 14 years old and older (by July 1) are invited to come to hear more about volunteering this summer at WFH-JAll Saints.
Call 687-8070 or contact Carloe at carole.albertini@wfhc.org by Friday, March 4th to reserve your spot at an informational meeting:
Saturday, March 12 9-10am
Monday, March 14th 6:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, March 17th 6:30-7:30 pm
Benstead Auditorium Wisconsin Ave. Campus 1320 Wisconsin Avenue.
WORK AND VOLUNTEER CREDITS
Did you know that you can receive school credit for working or volunteering when you're not at school? Simply see a school counselor to pick up an Off-Campus Agreement form. It needs a parent and supervisor signature and then needs to be returned to your counselor for safe-keeping. After you have completed your hours, get the form from your counselor and have your hours verified by your supervisor. One work credit AND one volunteer credit may be earned in a student's high school career. Hours may not be counted until the form is given to the counselor, and all hours must be completed by May 25th. This is a great way to earn money and high school credit!
Volunteer: Employment:
Employment: 40 hours: .25 credit 160 hours: .5 credit
160 hours: .5 credit80 hours: .5 credit 320 hours: 1 credit
320 hours: 1 credit120 hours: .75 credit
160 hours: 1 credit
H.E.L.P. IS OUT THERE!
Do you have questions about University of Wisconsin System schools? HELP, the UW System educational advising service, has professional staff to answer your questions on admission requirements, programs, financial aid and other student services at any of the 26 UW System campuses. The system is easy to use and is extremely helpful. Call 1-800-442-6459. You find UW HELP on-line at uwhelp.wisconsin.edu.
Badger Boys elite Golf Camp
The goal of the Badger Boys Elite Golf Camp is to teach proven fundamentals that lead to the development of a consistent, repeating golf swing. The camps will emphasize the full swing; however, short game and on-course instruction will be covered. Our goal is to build a solid golf swing foundation for each camper that may be used to achieve future golfing goals.
Whether you are interested in playing college golf or want to make your high school varsity team, our camp will provide you with the fundamentals necessary to improve. Please join us this summer if you are interested in reaching your golfing potential. Our camp is for serious players as the instruction is intense. Our staff believes in small groups to effectively teach each camper the golf swing. We are committed to “Training tomorrow’s champions.”
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Instruction will focus on the fundamentals of the full golf swing, however, each golfer will also receive instruction on the short game and course-management skills. Each golfer will play 45 holes at University Ridge Golf Course with on- course instruction and a golf club evaluation.\
The maximum student to teacher ratio is 6:1 and both UW Head Coach Jim Schuman and Assistant Coach Brian Brodell will be responsible for all full swing instruction. All instruction will be at the newly-designed University Ridge Golf Course practice facility, the official course for the Unuiversity of Wisconsin golf teams.
The CURIE and CATALYST Academies
The CURIE and CATALYST Academies are one-week summer residential programs for high school students who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The program is offered through Cornell University in Ithaca, New York The target populations for CURIE are current sophomore and junior girls while the target population for CATALYST are current freshmen, sophomore, and junior boys and girls from underrepresented backgrounds.
Visit http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie or http:/www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst for details or see your counselor.
Bethany Lutheran College Getaway Weekend:
Are you a junior or a senior interested in Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN? Spend a free weekend learning what Bethany has to offer. log on to www.blc.edu to register.
KNOW HOW 2 GO:
College is the first step in pursuing a successful and fulfilling career. Planning for college takes time. The choices you make today will determine your life tomorrow. Check out www.knowhow2go.org for some great tips on preparing for college.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
The State of WI Dept. of Veterans Affairs has a Veterans Home in Union Grove. They are looking for volunteers to assist veterans with computer skills, activities to enhance daily lives, and social activities. Please contact Andrea Lazzeroni at 878-6756 if you are interested in volunteering.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM:
The Volunteer Center of Racine is looking for youth who are interested in becoming active volunteers in their community. Contact the Volunteer Center of Racine at 886-9612 for details. Ask for Samantha Deube or Gabriella Brossman.
