FHUHS Guidance

Governor’s Institute Winter Weekend:  The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (www.giv.org) will hold their popular Winter Weekend February 10-12^th, 2012. Designed for 9^th-12^th graders, the Winter Weekend is an overnight learning experience on the Goddard College campus. This year students can choose between Engineering, Arts or Current Issues, or try out a brand new Information Technology track, “Augmented Reality: The Merger of Art and Technology” that will have students creating 3-D worlds online.  If you are interested please come to guidance +/or apply online.  The application deadline is January 20, 2012. 

Leadership Opportunities

Come to the Guidance Office for more details or if you are interested in obtaining a nomination from your school counselor.

National Young Leaders Conference

This conference is an intensive and stimulating leadership program used to examine the concept of leadership through a variety of educational experience.  Students assume the roles of government officials to enhance critical thinking and gain an understanding of the complexities of public policy.  For more information you can go to: http://cylc.org/nylc/

People to People

This opportunity is for students to join others as they develop leadership skills and personal contacts with some of the world’s finest leaders.  This year’s Leadership Summit includes Laura Bush (Former First Lady), Colin Powell (65^th Secretary of State), and Ari Fleischer (White House Press Secretary). More information about the program and scholarship opportunities can be found at www.peopletopeople.com/leadership

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine

This program is a 10 day program designed for those students interested in the health care professions.  Students get the change to listen to professionals in the field as well as job-shadow and interact with them at various medical centers and hospitals renowned for their research and advancement in the world of medicine.  More information about the program and scholarship opportunities can be found at www.nylf.org

Things to do to prepare for Junior Year:

 Have you found a summer job?  If you need leads, talk to your friends and family about employment opportunities.  Word of mouth is a great way to find a position.  Don’t forget to save some of your earnings for college.

• Consider volunteer work. It will stand out on your college application.
• Begin studying for the SAT or the ACT. These college entrance exams measure your abilities in math, problem solving, and verbal comprehension. Your score can be key in determining your admission into college.