Waverly High School

Just a reminder that the SAT School Day is being given on Tuesday, 4/8. Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. - students should plan on reporting 15 minutes prior. Testing will take place in the High School Learning Commons. **Once testing has begun and the test day code and room code has been shared, students may not be admitted into the testing site. Any student that reports after this time, will not be able to test and will be directed to report to class. Students will have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section for a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes of testing time. Each section is divided into two equal length modules, and there is a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. Bluebook has a built-in calculator, so students are not required to bring a calculator. If students are going to bring a calculator, it must be approved. There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day. Best sure to bring: A pencil or pen. Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own. Optional: An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you'd like. Extra batteries for your calculator and backup equipment—you'll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test. Optional: A drink or snack to have during a 10 minute break. Epinephrine auto-injectors (for example, EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under your desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Mrs. Fish in Guidance. Students are prohibited from bringing the following items on test day (unless they have an approved accommodation): Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device except for their testing device used for the digital test and, if applicable, any assistive technology as part of an approved accommodation. Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, rulers, protractors, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils. Papers of any kind. Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm. Calculators that aren't acceptable. Detachable privacy screens. Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions. Ear plugs. Brimmed caps, which may be worn into the testing room but must be removed and stored under the student's desk during testing. Note: Hoodies have to be down during testing. Ear buds. Headphones (unless approved for a screenreader/text-to-speech).

Thank you to our Assistant Principals for all that they do!

Requesting Final Transcripts from Tompkins Cortland Community College - Class of 2025 - If students are attending TC3 you don’t need to do anything. - Students should hold off on requesting their official transcript until all of their grades have been posted. We suggest July 1st. - If students are earning their Associate’s degree through the Early Degree program, their degree won’t be shown on their transcripts until late August/early September. - If students need their username and/or password, text TC3 at 607-367-6828 and Rhonda Kowalski will help you. - Students joining the military should get a copy of their transcript as well as it helps with rank and higher rank. Directions - Log in to myTC3 - Select “Self-Service” - Re-Enter their Username - Hover over Grades - Select “Request Official Transcript” - Follow the directions to order their transcript through Parchment - Official transcripts are $8 per request. Alternate Directions - If a student doesn’t want to log in they can request their transcript at https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academic-records/transcripts and click the link under “online orders”. For assistance or questions, please reach out to Rhonda Kowalski at TC3. Rhonda Kowalski (she/her) Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator, CollegeNow Chair, Lion Legacy Caring Adult in Tompkins County Tompkins Cortland Community College Post Office Box 139 Dryden, NY 13053 Ph: 607.844.8222. ext. 4396 Text: 607-367-6828 Fax: 607.844.6535 tompkinscortland.edu/collegenow

Kathy M. England Nursing Scholarship Eligible students include those enrolling in an associate's or bachelor's program to pursue a registered nurse degree. Scholarship amount is $1,000. All submissions are due to Mrs. Fish in the Guidance Department by April 11th, 2025. Please visit https://5il.co/35mif for additonal information and application procedures.

CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the 2025 Waverly Cohort of National Technical Honor Society at GST BOCES !!!

NYU is offering a virtual workshop for parents titled: Parenting Autistic Teens and Young Adults: Supporting Growth and Autonomy on April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm. Click on the link to register: https://nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917369709022/WN_bH3hhB4xRgGhwaZ1M1PbZg#/registration

Sophomores and Families - BOCES CTE Applications for 2025-2026 This is a reminder that students interested in applying for a BOCES CTE program for the 2025-2026 school year, must have a completed application submitted and the deadline is Friday, May 2nd. Students should see their Guidance Counselor with any questions. *Please visit https://issuu.com/proudtobegst/docs/25-26_cte_catalog_only to view the 2025-2026 GST BOCES CTE Course Guide. *Please see the link to a CTE video on the GST website at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2750/GST_BOCES/5190876/CTE_Programs_2025.mp4. Below you will find information on the application process. Students are able to begin the process on their own or they can work with their Guidance Counselor. If students have any questions, they should reach out to the Counseling Office. This can also be done during Course Selection meetings. CTE Online Application website URL: https://apply.gstboces.org/cte/ Generic Username: waverlycte@gstboces.org Password: gst2223! New to CTE: CTE Applications now asks for students’ shoe, pants, shirt size, as well as dominate hand to be able to order CTE student supplies. GST BOCES not using a first come first served method. The committee will be reviewing applications as they come in and make decisions so that all students have an equal opportunity. GST BOCES would like to have decisions for CTE placements back to districts the 1st week of June. However, this date is subject change. GST BOCES will send letters to students if they have been admitted to a program.

The Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) is offering a workshop for families to learn about adult services in NYS for students with disabilities. Register for the virtual workshop: https://stic-cil.org/index.php/face-2/

Requesting Final Amateurism Certification Graduating student-athletes who are being recruited by an NCAA Division I or II school must request their final amateurism certification from the NCAA Eligibility Center before they can be eligible to practice, compete and receive athletics aid in college. Please see this short video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT1t6_sAZ0I or easy-to-understand PDF at https://5il.co/3cayu to learn more about this quick but vital step in the process. NCAA can't complete a student's certification without it!

It's that time of year again when seniors will want to know how to access their CCC transcripts. Please refer to the information on how to request your college transcript for classes taken either concurrently at Waverly or Online for dual enrollment credit. *Please Note - The Guidance Department does not receive a copy of a student's CCC transcript and this must be done through the College directly. In addition, the student must complete the process as the College will not accept a request from a parent/guardian. 1. Link to a short video on how to order a transcript: https://www.corning-cc.edu/admissions-future-students/ace/how-to.php from our home page 2. Students will need their CCC ID (this can be found in the list attached or the student can call the office at 607-962-9533 3. Courses are still IN PROGRESS for this spring. A final transcript will not be completed until July 1st when all grades have been entered. 4. Students can also log into their MyCorning account and go to MyBanner and order a transcript. Link to ACE website: How to order transcript page https://www.corning-cc.edu/admissions-future-students/ace/transcript-requests.php Please reach out to Kim Perkins with any questions. Kim Perkins Director of ACE (Accelerated College Education) Corning Community College 1 Academic Drive Corning, NY 14830 kperkin7@corning-cc.edu https://www.corning-cc.edu/admissions-future-students/ace/index.php P: 607-962-9533 Fax: 607-962-9210

The Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning is seeking applications for its 18th-annual Outstanding High School Senior Volunteer Scholarship. This scholarship seeks to reward a young woman who is college-bound and is currently donating, or has donated, her time to volunteering. This can be in either her school or the community during her senior year. The $2,500 scholarship is intended to be used for college expenses. The Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning is a member of an international organization of women volunteers that has been active in the area since 1932. They have donated more than $500,000 and countless volunteer hours to organizations and agencies across Chemung and Steuben counties. They are dedicated to developing the potential of women and to improving communities by identifying projects that need attention. They seek to assist a young woman in the community who personifies the organization’s mission. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2025. Please remember it is the students responsibility to gather all four required portions of the application and return all four parts no later than May 1, 2025. Only complete applications postmarked by May 1 will be accepted and considered. Please visit https://5il.co/37ali for an application. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Wheadon, kwheadon@zifflaw.com / (607) 731-6700. Printed documents can be sent to the following address: Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning, Inc. PO Box 1059 Elmira, NY 14902

Come one, Come all to our Spring Drama Production: WILLY WONKA- the musical! See the attachment for all the details!!

Lifeguarding Course Available! TC3 is offering a FREE Lifeguarding training course on Sundays from May 4-June 22 from 9am-1pm. See the attached flyer for details. Participants who successfully complete this training course will earn the American Red Cross certificate in Lifeguarding (incl Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid (valid for 2 years). Students must be at least 15 yrs old by June 22 and pass the two swimming skill evaluation at the first class. Interested students can register using the QR code in the flyer at https://5il.co/3bppk.

COLLEGE FAIR When: April 30th, 2025 - 6:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Elmira Elks Lodge, 300 E. Gray Street, Elmira, NY 14901 *50 Public & Private Schools - 2 & 4 year *Connect with Admissions Reps *Military & Technical Schools *Recruiters for Fire, Police, DEC, etc. Please visit https://5il.co/3blv4 to learn more about the Elmira Elks Lodge College Fair on April 30th, 2025.

Do you know what is happening at the Chemung Innovation Center? Take a LOOK :)

Reminder- Monday, 3/24/25 is a Superintendent’s Conference Day- no school for students. See you Tuesday!

Howard "Bud" Tompkins Scholarship - May 1st Deadline Howard Tompkins, known to friends and family as Bud, moved to Waverly at the age of 9. He lived with his family on Circle Drive and graduated from Waverly High School in 1967. He had a childhood love of baseball, playing all thru Babe Ruth and high school ball. It wasn’t until college where he discovered his love of science, ultimately completing an undergraduate degree in Biology and a Master’s of Public Health. He dedicated his professional career to environmental protection and public service. This scholarship is designated for an athlete (male/female) interested in pursuing a career in the sciences, as a tribute to Bud Tompkins’ legacy. The scholarship is in the amount of $500. Please visit https://5il.co/3b6sz for additional information. All completed application materials should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Office.

Rotary Youth Leadership Conference 2025 - Attention Juniors! March 24th, 2025 deadline! With Spring approaching, now is the time to look for Summer opportunities. The RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Conference is a great place to start! The RYLA Conference is a forum that provides exceptional students moving from their Junior to Senior year with an opportunity to exchange ideas, opinions and beliefs with other students in a relaxed, retreat-style setting. Students will have the opportunity to meet other area students, stay on a college campus setting, learn leadership skills and build friendships. Area high school teachers act as guest speakers and have students participate in various workshops to build confidence and skills for students to use as they progress from high school to their post-graduation goals. *The conference this year runs from Sunday, June 29th, 2025 to Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at the SUNY Oneonta Campus in Oneonta, NY. All fees for students are paid by the local Rotary Club. Interested students will need to fill out an application at https://5il.co/37tzn and selected applicants will attend an after-school interview with the selection committee. The date for this is TBD. Any interested Juniors should fill out the short application and return it to the Guidance Department no later than Friday, March 14th. Please visit https://5il.co/37tzo to view a PowerPoint detailing the events of RYLA with pictures of past years activities as well as the application. Please see the Guidance Department with any questions.

MILDRED FAULKNER TRUMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship fund is to be awarded in memory of Mildred Faulkner Truman who was a lifelong resident of Owego and whose vision was to establish a Foundation to benefit the residents of Tioga County. The scholarships are to be given to three high school seniors who plan to further his/her education, demonstrates a financial need and community involvement and who will receive a diploma from the Waverly High School in June following receipt of application. Up to three scholarships will also be awarded to students who have enlisted in the United States Armed Forces and will begin their service upon high school graduation. THE AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The Advisory Committee of the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation will determine the amount of the scholarship to be awarded at its first meeting in each year. The Scholarship Committee shall be notified in a timely manner and shall reimburse each student awarded the scholarship as an offset to a paid tuition receipt. The students receiving the scholarship for their service in the United States Armed Forces must provide proof of enlistment. The education scholarship award will be for three selected students in the amount of $1,000.00 each. The Armed Forces scholarship will be awarded up to three enlisted in the military and shall be $200.00 each. For additional information, please visit https://5il.co/3b1gm. The deadline to apply is April 30th. All applications should go to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department.

Career Fair Day - Juniors & Seniors! Seniors and PM BOCES (juniors) students - Depart the HS around 9:10 to Chemung and will be there from approximately 9:30-10:30. Return to HS at approximately 10:45 for 3A lunch. PM BOCES students each lunch 3A as normal then head to BOCES. Juniors and AM BOCES(seniors) students - Depart HS around 11 to Chemung and will be there from approximately 11:15-12:15. Return to HS at approximately 12:30ish. AM BOCES students can report to the Den for attendance purposes and supervision from 8-11. They will receive a Black Day for this event, only if they attend the Job Fair. Otherwise, they should be attending their BOCES program *The event ends at 12:30 that day. Please see the flyer at https://5il.co/3b1tx for additional information.