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AUGUST 15, 2007
CALL TO TRIBAL MEMBERS
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are looking for students to partici
pate in the Chemeketa Community College Fire Suppression I EMT Paramedic
program at the Salem Campus.
The Tribe's Adult Vocational Training Program will fund tuition, books,
and fees for eligible students.
The Fire program is a two-year commitment and students will receive on
the job training.
Upon completion students will receive both an Associates Arts of Science
in Fire Suppression Technology and an Emergency Medical Technology
Paramedic degree.
If you are interested in learning more or would like to sign-up for the pro
gram contact Joshua Clift at 503-879-1635.
Deadline to apply is Aug. 30, 2007. Classes begin Sept. 24.
Attention 6th-12th Grade Students
Please update your mailing address and contact information with Toni Mercier
at Youth Education as soon as possible. This information is needed for program
newsletters and to inform students of upcoming after-school and 'no-school day" ac
tivities. Toni can be reached at 503-879-2101 or toni.merciergrandronde.org
Attn: 10th, 11th, and 12th grade high school and college-age
Native students interested in the Natural Resources field!
Attend the American Indian Student
Educational Enhancement Day (AI-SEED)
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007
Detroit Ranger Station
44125 N. Santiam Hwy S.E.
Detroit, OR
Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on
activities and hear from experts in the Natural Resources field. Ro
tate through stations that include archaeology, cultural resources,
recreation, wilderness management, forest products, wildland fire
fighting, and more!
Meet Forest Service employees and Tribal representatives who
share a common interest in Natural Resource management.
Learn about what educational choices they made to help them
fulfill career goals.
Transportation and lunch will be provided.
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LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(closed Monday - Friday 12-1 p.m.)
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hop Picking Stories
August 23 Library Event: Join us for an evening
of conversation! At 6 - 8 p.m. the Tribal Library will
host an informal session for people to come and share
with others stories they have about hop picking. The
library will exhibit photographs, books and other items
related to our families hop picking experiences. Bob
Tom will bring his heirloom hop basket for display
during the evening. Refreshments will be provided.
The event will take place in Classroom 126 and in the
Tribal Library.
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When: Aug. 16, 2007, to Aug. 22, 2007, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Where: Youth Education Building
Who: Enrolled Students entering kindergarten through 12th
Tribal ID is required and parents will be required
to fill out a current release of information.
2007 School Clothes Program
Social Services School Clothes Program
is for enrolled Tribal members.
Grades pre-school through 12th. Financial criteria applies.
This is a first-come, first-served program.
For application, please contact the Social Services Depart
ment at 503-879-2034 or 800-242-8196.
Higher Education & Adult Vocational
Training Program Deadlines
July 1 Fall TermSemester
November 1 Winter TermSpring Semester
February 1 Spring Term
April 1 Summer Term
Please contact the Education Division to request an application at 503-879-2275
or toll free at 1-800-422-0232, ext 2275.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All students are required to file for Federal Financial Aid. Continuing
students are expected to file prior to February 15 of each year. A copy of the
Federal Financial Aid application must be submitted to the Tribal Education
Program in order to determine program eligibility.
2. All students are responsible for having their grade reports sent to the
tribal Education Program upon completion of each TermSemester. Either
make arrangements with the Registrar's office to have the reports sent
directly to the Tribal office or mail a copy of your grade report to the tribal
office yourself.
3. All students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and successfully complete a mini
mum of 12 credit hours per termsemester to remain eligible for funding.
4. Students are allowed one term of Probationary Status. Students who
are placed on PROBATIONARY STATUS will not be awarded the following
term until they have provided the Tribal Education Program Specialist a
copy of their grade reporttranscript. Transcripts must include the term of
probation and must show successful completion of 12 credit hours and verify
that a 2.00 GPA has been earned.
NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL TRANSCRIPTS
HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED.
5. It is the student's responsibility to remain in "good academic standing." If a
student demonstrates an on againoff again pattern of being placed on Probation
ary Status, they will be placed on probationary status for one complete academic
year. Failure to meet minimum academic and or attendance requirements during
the probationary termsemester will result in suspension from the program.
6. Students, please notify the Education Department of address changes
and telephone number changes as soon as they occur.
7. If emergencies occur that affect your attendance notify the Education
Program and the college IMMEDIATELY! (Tribal Education Specialist,
College Registrar's Office, College Financial Aid Office.)
8. Students who withdrew from school due to medical or health related rea
sons must obtain a Statement of Verification from their physician or health
care provider identifying need to withdraw from school. Student must also
obtain a Statement of Releases from their physician that identifies ability
to return to school. Copies of physician's statements must be submitted to
the Education Program Specialist.
9. All students must sign a "Release of Information" form regarding at
tendance, financial aid transcripts, education budgets, progress and grade
reports.
10. Students, be aware that if you quit school or withdraw early from school
you will be required to reimburse the Education Department money you
received to attend school.
1 1. Students entering their SENIOR year are required to have a Graduation
AuditEvaluation completed Fall TermSemester and provide a copy of the
AuditEvaluation to the Tribal Education Program Specialist.
Please keep in contact with the Tribal Education Specialist and
program staff. We are here to provide assistance and support for you
while you are attending school.