Ridge Community High School College & Careers
Welcome to Life After High School!
Silver Garland Application of Interest Now Available
Silver Garland Awards
Deadline: November 16, 2009
Amount: $1,000 and a trophy
The Silver Garland Awards is a prestigious annual opportunity sponsored by The Ledger. One senior from each category (listed below) in each Polk County high school is selected by faculty. From those candidates, one candidate will be selected to be a winner based on provided essay and personal interview with various community members.
Candidates are selected based on the SERVICE they have provided in their particular area. Student's with high GPA's have no additional advantage.
Categories: Art, Athletics, Citizenship, English/Literature, Foreign Language, Journalism, Mathematics, Music, Performing Arts, Science, and Vocational/Technology
In 2009, Ridge Community High School was honored to have 3 of the 11 winners! Read the story.
Additional Information:
www.theledger.com/silvergarland
Download the Application of Interest:
Due to Mrs. Plankenhorn Monday, November 16
2010 Silver Garland Awards Mock applicat[...]
Adobe Acrobat Document [127.9 KB]
Leadership Opportunities for Juniors
Young Patriot's Foundation Congressional Classroom
Deadline: Thursday, November 19 - Student Parent Consent Form Due
Purpose: Congressional Classroom is a once in a lifetime opportunity for interested and motivated high school juniors to visit their nation's capitol for an insiders view of the democratic process. The students have the opportunity to see "first hand" our government in action, question government leaders, and tour points of interest in the Capitol area.
Requirements: Juniors; 3.0 GPA; Must live in the 12th Congressional District.
To see what your distict is visit http://www.house.gov/writerep.
For More Information and to Download the Preliminary Application:
Preliminary Application Due to Mrs. Plankenhorn Thursday, November 19
2010 congressional classroom preliminary[...]
Adobe Acrobat Document [67.4 KB]
American Legion Boys State
Deadline: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Purpose: Boys State is a comprehensive one week course in Tallahassee, FL (JULY 11-17, 2010) in state and local government developed to offer youth a better perspective of the practical operation of government and to show that the individual is responsible for the character and success of his government. Boys State is a "leadership action program" where qualified male high school juniors take part in a practical government course. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the political process and tour points of interest in Florida's capitol, Tallahassee.
Requirements: Male Juniors; 3.2 GPA
Application: See Mrs. Plankenhorn in the Career Lab
Financial Aid Parent Seminar
Date: January 11, 2010 6:30 p.m.
Where: RCHS Auditorium
Presented By: Kathy Plankenhorn
What: How? When? Where? ... to get money for college!
Bright Futures - Big Changes
- Students are NOT REQUIRED to enroll full-time to receive Bright Futures funding.
- However, full-time students must earn 24 semester hours (or the equivalent) per academic year
- Students who do not earn the required hours at the end of the 2009-10 academic year and thereafter may restore for subsequent academic years
- Students MAY enroll part-time and receive Bright Futures funding.
- Part-time students must enroll in a minimum of 6 hours per term (or the equivalent)
- Part-time students must earn the required number of hours for which they were funded; see chart at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/ssfad/bf/renewrequiredhrs.htm
- Students must refund to their institution the cost of any dropped or withdrawn Bright Futures funded course.
- Students will receive a flat cost per credit hour award during the 2009-10 academic year. Link here for the 2009-10 Bright Futures award amounts.
- Florida Academic Scholars will not receive a college-related expense allowance for 2009-10.
- Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars may no longer renew to Florida Medallion Scholars and may only receive funding for a total of 90 semester hours (or the equivalent).
Polk State College Advisor at Ridge
Polk State College Student Ambassador will be available for high school students and adult student consult on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Career Lab.
Walk-Ins welcome, or by appointment.
Colleges and Military to Visit Ridge
Who can sign up?
Juniors and Seniors with 2.5 GPA or above.
Sign up is at the back counter of guidance.
Sign up ends at END OF C LUNCH the day prior to the visit.
University of South Florida
November 9
7th Period
UTI
November 10
6th Period
Everest University
November 16
4th Period
New College Website
The U.S. Dept. of Education has launched a new website, www.college.gov,
which provides relevant, comprehensive information about college and other
postsecondary education programs.
Career Lab Open Tuesday Evenings
Tuesdays* (Subject to close on testing days such as FCAT, etc. Please call ahead)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Career Lab is now open for walk-ins on Tuesdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- Speak to a guidance counselor
- Use computers for college research, to register for SAT or ACT, etc.
- Guidance on college and career plans
Volunteer Needed in Career Lab
Time: 2:05-2:45 p.m. and/or 6:45-7:00 a.m.
Days: Flexible (1-2 days per week)
Requirements: Must be reliable, have attention to detail, computer skills a plus!
Duties: filing, copying, stapling, faxing, etc.
Contact Mrs. Plankenhorn in the Career Lab.
Upward Bound Now Accepting Applications
Grades 9-11, see Leadership Programs in the navigation bar for more information.
Volunteers Needed in Ag Department
Early Priority Deadlines for Universities
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU)
Recommended Deadline: November 1, 2009
Final Deadline: May 15, 2010
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Priority Deadline: February 15, 2010
Final Deadline: May 1, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2009
Priority Deadline: February 15, 2010
Final Deadline: June 1, 2010
Florida State University (FSU)
Priority Deadline: October 14, 2009
Final Deadline: January 20, 2010
Florida Southern College (FSC)
Early Decision Deadline: December 1, 2009
Final Deadline: May 1, 2010
Polk State College (PSC formerly PCC)
PSC Foundation Scholarships
Opens: February 1, 2010
Closes: March 15, 2010
Final Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Stetson University
Early Decision Deadline: November 1, 2009
FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 15, 2010
Final Deadline: March 15, 2010
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Recommended Deadline: November 1, 2009
Final Deadline: May 1, 2010
University of Florida (UF)
Recommended Deadline: October 1, 2009
Final Deadline: November 1, 2009
University of South Florida (USF)
Priority Scholarship Deadline: January 2, 2010
Final Deadline: March 1, 2010
Top 5 Ways to Impress a College
- Course Selection consisting of upper level and advanced courses
- Good grades received in academic courses
- Strong course load during Senior Year
- Complete at least Pre-Calculus or higher
- Fully engage in just 3 or 4 meaningful activities
Welcome to Ridge Community High School's College and Careers Page! Check back often for information regarding scholarships, financial aid, testing, and other important information.
Visit Mrs. Plankenhorn in the Career Lab:
6:45-7:05 a.m.
2:00-2:30 p.m.
During Lunches or by appointment.
Mrs. Plankenhorn will be in the Freshmen Academy:
Wednesdays 11:15-2:00 p.m.
Fridays 7:00-10:45 a.m.
Disclaimer: The information on this website regarding the NCAA, Collegeboard, ACT, and all colleges, scholarships, and other outside organizations has been taken directly from their corresponding websites or provided literature with the intent of being useful to Ridge Community High School students as general information. It cannot at anytime be guaranteed to always be accuarate and/or up to date, as Ridge Community High School nor Mrs. Plankenhorn has any direct affiliation with the NCAA, Collegeboard, ACT, colleges, scholarships or any other outside organizations. Always verify important deadlines and rules with the actual company or organization.
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