Though it seems near impossible, the FI School has its first crocuses in purple bloom in the courtyard! This is a sure sign of good things to come. As the island wakes from its winter nap, there are signs everywhere that folks are indeed ready for winter to end. At the FI School, there is much going on in our student’s school day. Many students are working on the spring play, and preparing for the rigors of Regents exams that will occur in June. We are also excited about our upcoming Career Fair on 3/26/10 that will take place from 8:30 A.M until 11:30A.M at the school. We will have a host of presenters from both the island and the mainland as well.  Students will be asked to interview presenters and write a reflection piece as well after the event. Our Gr. 7-12 students will take part in this event.


Our senior women have been accepted at a variety of post secondary institutions and are now preparing to make final decisions for the fall. They will also be filling out their FI Scholarship applications that are due on 06/01/10. As I have stated before, one of the great financial benefits of a FI education is the fact that graduates may attend  a CUNY or SUNY college/university for in-state tuition regardless of residency as long as one enrolls within five years of graduation from the FI School.


SAT update. All juniors should plan to sign up for the 06/05/10 SAT administration to be held @ the FI School. Sign up deadline is 04/29/10 and the cost is $45. Subject tests are also available and the cost is $20 to register and $9 per exam. Student planning to take the Subject test should speak with me prior to registration as both sets of exams may not be taken on the same day. Please use www.collegeboard.com for sign ups. Juniors should also be working on their NAVIANCE profiles on our Guidance link! This is a great college search tool and has an interest inventory as well.
On 03/18/10, Fitch High School is hosting a regional College Fair with over 100 colleges and universities. This is a wonderful opportunity for upper school families to meet and speak with undergraduate admission officers. The event is in the cafeteria from 6:30-8 P.M. There is no charge.


Great news! Aidan Shine will be joining Connor Thompson at the University of Bridgeport from 05/21/10-05/23/10 for the annual HOBY leadership conference. The school is very proud of these young men and eagerly awaits the ideas they will bring back to our school!
In closing, rising Gr.  Gr. 7-12 student families can expect our revised 2010/2011 FI PROGRAM OF STUDIES document in the mail during the next month. Scheduling for next year is already upon us. I will be meeting with classes to discuss the process soon. Our scheduling committee headed by Mr. Meyers has been working arduously to create a building schedule that will serve to optimize the learning opportunities for all students @ the FI School and our staff is working hard to do the same. Please be sure that you reinforce the “work to your potential” ethic we are using with all students, as we are partners in this endeavor.                                                

Sincerely, Gil Amaral –Director of Guidance

 

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