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Winter Keystone Exams
We will begin Keystone Exams on Tuesday, December 11. We will administer the Algebra Keystone Exam on Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12. We will administer the Literature Keystone Exam on January 8 and 9. We will administer the Biology Keystone Exam on January 10 and 11. We will run on a modified schedule for all Keystone Exam days.
Freshmen, sophomores, and those juniors who are testing will report to directly to their testing locations on these days. Students who are testing will be notified by their teacher or receive a written pass of their testing room.
Freshmen and sophomores who are not testing will report to their homeroom during the testing time. Seniors and juniors who scored proficient on these exams and have their own transportation can report to the cafeteria at 9:45 a.m. during the testing days. If seniors and proficient juniors do not have transportation, they should report to the cafeteria by 7:40 a.m. each day.
All non-testing juniors must report to their homeroom during testing on January 8 to go over the results of the PSAT and to finalize their graduation project.
Students are encouraged to put forth their best effort on the exams. Good luck to all students who are participating in Keystone Exams this month!
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Seniors and parent/guardian you are invited to attend the FAFSA completion lab on December 13th at 6pm in the high school library. A representative from PHEAA ( Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) will be here to assist you in the completion and submission of your financial aid form.
Either you or your parent can email marjean.long@pennmanor.net to reserve a seat at the lab.
Things you will need to complete your FAFSA
- FSA ID ( Create at fsaid.ed.gov) You and your parent/guardian should each create one for electronically signing the FAFSA.
- Student Laptop
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license
- W-2 Forms
- Records of other untaxed income received, including workers’ compensation, child support, payments to tax deferred pension and savings plans.
- Your federal income tax return from the prior -prior year.
- Your current bank statements and records of sticks, bonds and other investments.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for our STEM Summit on Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12 from 8am to 2pm. Please see the attachment below for more details.
Education Day – Nov. 5
Please Join Us For
Education Day
November 5th East Gym
Parents and students are invited to attend Penn Manor Education Day on November 5th, 2018. Over 110 admission representatives will be here from two and four year colleges, technical, nursing and business schools in the East Gym. This is a great opportunity to speak to admission counselors and ask questions about the various Career Preparatory Programs and Colleges from around the East Coast. Learn about entrance requirements, financial aid, campus life and academic programs.
The event time will be 10:50-1:10.
Parents enter the building at the Central Complex Lobby
Click the link below for a list of attendees
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fsFPlhJ28HYUycpFhHQCPy82d3vR1aQ_s3S0jRF5mes/edit?usp=sharing
Senior Yearbook Ads
Parents of seniors: Don’t miss your chance to submit an ad in the yearbook for your senior! The deadline is Monday, October 15th! Please visit the yearbook blog for more information: https://blogs.pennmanor.net/hsyearbook/
Safety Drill -Oct. 4
Please read the attached letter for information on the safety drill that was held on October 4.
Financial Aid Night
On Thursday October 11th students, parents and guardians are invited to the high school auditorium at 6:00 PM to learn how to apply for all types of financial aid, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required to determine eligibility for most student aid programs
Plan on attending this informative session sponsored by the PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) and the Counseling office. Topics will include:
How to plan and pay for college and career schools
Resources available to students and parents
Scholarships
Upcoming Career and College related events