CCR awareness month October 2016
event / Date / Description / For more info or RSVP:CCR Awareness month Kick-Off / 9/30 / Wild Auditorium at UHART; 11:30 - 12:30 noon
Join us at the UHART Wild Auditorium to hear a message from Dr. Torres-Rodriguez and other special guests to launch Hartford Public School’s 5th annual College & Career Awareness Month! / Brown, Jennifer P.
Martin, Lauren
“First Generation” the movie will be shown throughout the month in various locations / 10/4 through 10/28 / This documentary follows four high school students who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities. Various schools throughout the district will watch this informative and moving documentary. / Brown, Jennifer P.
City Hall Tour / 10/6 / McDonough Expeditionary Learning School / Mitchell, Tamara
College Focus Friday / 10/7
10/14
10/21
10/28 / Fridays throughout October are College Focus Fridays! Teachers, School Counselors, administrators, school-based staff, and Central Office staff, will wear or display college gear. All schools, PreK- 12, will engage students and families in a variety of college and career exploration activities. / N/A
PSAT/SAT
Qualifying Schools / 10/19 / PSAT & SAT College-Entry Testing Every sophomore and junior will take the PSAT. Seniors in qualifying high schools will take the SATs. These college-readiness tests make it possible for students to qualify for scholarships and financial aid. For more information, students may contact their School Counselor. / N/A
District AP event / 10/13 / Advanced Placement is an opportunity for students to earn college credit while still in high school! join us for an evening of information & activities that will show you the benefits of AP courses. Dinner will be provided. 6 - 7 p.m. at JMA / Simmons, Jennifer
Mark French / 10/15 / College affordability planning
Learn how to effectively plan for the cost of college.
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Bulkeley High School Auditorium
Presentation from Mark E. French, Director, Student Financial Aid at the Connecticut Office of Higher Education / To register, contact Lauren Martin or 860-695-8707
City Hall Tour / 1o/20 / Milner students will join the staff of City Hall and other city facilities to explore career opportunities in civic area. Students will learn about the career pathways that lead to / Mitchell, Tamara
College Goal Sunday / 10/23 / FREE FAFSA support to ALL students and families! Have all your FAFSA questions answered! Various locations throughout CT & the greater Hartford region. / To register:
Community Conversation / 10/28 / What: Community Conversations about College Readiness
When: Friday, October 28, 6:00pm
Where: 400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford 06114
Who:HPS families with students in grades 6-12
How: This event will provide families with tools and teach families HOW to access college.
Why: Early planning and awareness increases opportunities
*Food and refreshment will be provided.
*Childcare available / To register: Morneau, Helene
Or 860-695-8646
More than Money Conference / 10/28 / Target audience – 5th graders; 9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Aetna Conference Center
Description: JA More than Money teaches students about earning, spending, sharing, and saving money. Students are encouraged to use innovative thinking to learn money-management skills that support positive attitudes as they explore and enhance their career aspirations. / Mitchell, Tamara
CCSU Campus Tour Bus leaves Bulkeley at 10am. / 10/30 / Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Campus Tour A call to parents! Join us for an informative tour of the CCSU campus and experience life as a college student. / Please RSVP to Sonia Dinnall at DINNS001@hartfordschools or at (860) 695-8765 by 10/13/14. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!!