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14 APRIL 1,2009 Smoke Signals it iiiimimiiiri -- iht it-' --- - - - , 1 - Summer Institute to be held Summer Institute will be held at NAYA from June 22 through Aug. 14. Eight-week program, participants will have the opportunity to earn Vi cred its in both English and math, along with a monetary stipend upon comple tion. This year we are very excited to be offering a program driven from state standards and with the expectation that our scholars will improve their reading and math scores. Students also will have the opportunity to earn a dual high schoolcollege credit by taking a college readiness course through Portland Community College. We also have included a Cultural Arts and Employment Readiness component to the program. Participation is limited, so please help us pass the word to all high school students who will have completed the ninth grade by the end of the school year. For more information, contact Ashley Thirstrup, Direct Services Manager of Youth Services, at 503-288-8177, ext. 236, or www.nayapdx.org. We are accepting applications until April 7. U.S. EPA Summer Job Opportunities for High School and College Students The Student Temporary Employment Program hires mostly summer students and requires no formal competition. Hiring managers within each advertising office will screen and select applicants for their positions. To qualify, students must be: 1) enrolled in an accredited high school, college, university, or technical or vocational school; 2) in good academic standing with at least a GPA of "C" or its equivalent; 3) at least age 16; and 4) a U.S. citizen. If you have any questions about the summer hiring Web site, contact JoAnn Brant at 202-564-0375 or brant.joannepa.gov. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency Student Summer Employ ment Opportunities Web site www.epa.govohrstudent for more informa tion. It will be available until May 29, 2009. r t ; FULL-TIME STUDENT j J RESPONSIBILITIES j I 1. All full-time students are required to file the Free Application for I Federal Student Aid (FASFA) each year. A copy of the FASFA and Student Aid Report (SAR) must be submitted to the Tribal Education Program. 2. All full-time students are responsible for having their grade reports J sent to the Higher Education Programs upon completion of each j ' termsemester. ' I 3. All full-time students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and successfully I I complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per termsemester to remain I eligible for funding. 4. Full-time students who do not meet the minimum academic re- I quirements will be placed on academic PROBATION. Students who J are placed on PROBATIONARY STATUS will not be awarded the following term until they have provided a copy of their grade report transcript. I NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL GRADE REPORTTRAN- SCRIPTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. 6. Failure to meet the minimum academic requirements during the . J probationary termsemester will result in SUSPENSION from the J program. I I 6. Full-time students must notify the Higher Education Programs of I address, telephone and e-mail changes as soon as they occur. 9. Each year full-time students must sign a "Release of Information" form allowing correspondence with the school of attendance regarding I financial aid, educational budget, attendance and grade reports. J 10. Students who withdraw or do not complete a termsemester will J ' be required to reimburse the Higher Education Programs for funding I received for the termsemester. I I Please keep in contact with the Higher Education Programs; we are I here to provide assistance and support you while you are attending school. I I -- .--. ..-................i College Credit Course Offerings at Grand Ronde SPRING Term 2009 (March 30-June 12, 2009) MATH 70 (Elementary Algebra) CRN 78280 Cost: $270 book(s) Course description: Covers linear equations, linear systems, linear inequalities and quadratic equations in verbal, numerical, graphical and symbolic forms. Also covers negative exponents, scientific notation and dimensional analysis. Explores topics using a graphing calculator as well as traditional approaches. Instructor: John Harp Credits: 4 Class DayTime: Tuesday from 5:30-9:20 p.m. First class meets March 31 Location: CTGR Adult Education Building WRITING 115 (Intro, to Comp.) CRN 78447 Cost: $204.50 book(s) WRITING 121 (Exposition) CRN 71496 Cost: $204.50 book(s) WRITING 122 (Logic & Style) CRN 73391 Cost: $204.50 book(s) WRITING 123 (Research Writing) CRN 70712 Cost: $204.50 book(s) To view full course descriptions, go to www.chemeketa.edu and click on course descriptions. Instructor: Jennifer K. Hagloch Credits: 3 Class DayTime: All writing courses listed above are offered Thursday from 4:30-7:20 p.m. First class meets April 2 Location: CTGR Adult Education Building To register, go to www.chemeketa.edu - New Students: Click on Getting Started and Admissions - Continuing Students: Click on My Chemeketa and login with your user name and password. To search for other Chemeketa classes being offered outside of Grand Ronde, go to www.chemeketa.edu and click on Schedule of Classes. PLACEMENT TESTING for Chemeketa (to find out what level of read ing, writing or math you should start at) is available at Grand Ronde. Call 503-879-5211, ext. 1478, to arrange a time to set up a placement test. Na-ha-shnee 14th Annual Native American Health Sciences Institute JUNE 21-27, 2009 Native American Health Sciences Program, Washington State University Spokane, Academic Center room 14 IB PURPOSE: To provide an opportunity for Native American high school students to experience the Health Science professions. To encourage Native American students to pursue Health Science degree programs and to prepare themselves for their future. PARTICIPATION: Invited Native American students who will be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2009. Taking only students who live in Washington, Oregon or Idaho unless your Tribe or family pays transportation if live outside of these states. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Letter of interest and expectations of your camp experience. 2. Immunizations: Hep AB 1st shot started, TB test, yearly. 3. Minimum of "C average. COST: Free with interest in the Health Sciences, such as nursing, medi cine, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, speech and hearing and exercise physiology. HOUSING: Students will stay in a dormitory located at Whitworth Univer sity. Food and lodging are provided at no cost to all students participating in the Summer Camp Institute. TRANSPORTATION: Mini-vans will provide all transportation for students to all destinations during their stay at camp. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, May 1, 2009. TOPICS TO BE COVERED: First Aid, bloodborne pathogens, vital signs, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), traditional herbal medicine, job shad owing and hospital visitations. There also will be critical thinking and team building experiences. LOCATION OF THE INSTITUTE: Washington State University, College of Nursing, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99210-1495. For further information, contact Robbie Paul, Director Native American Health Sciences, at 509-368-6884 or e-mail paulwsu.edu. ADSES sdtoDsiirslhiops The American Indian Science & Engineering Society is accepting applications for its 2009-10 scholarships. Application deadlines are as follows: April 15, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation; June 15, A.T. Anderson Memorial and AISES Google. For more information or an application, please visit www. aises.orgProgramsSchoIflrshipsandlnternshipsScholarshtps. Summer internship opportunity Who: College students who are botany majors. What: A summer job working in the field of botany for the U.S. Forest Service. Where: Sweet Home Ranger District office. Contact: Kathy Fletcher, Civil Rights Program Manager, at 541-750-7003 or e-mail: kfletcherfs.fed.us.
