Summer and After-School Classes
St. Croix Valley ALP (Contact: Beth 651-351-8464; BST: Laura x8461)
Harmony Learning Center (Contact: 651-748-6200)
Mahtomedi Learning Center (Contact: 651-762-2480)
White Bear Lake ALC (Contact: 651-773-6400)
South Washington County ALC (Contact: 651-458-6668)
Summer Technology & Engineering Preview (STEPS) This is a one-week introduction to the exciting world of science, technology, and engineering for girls entering the 7th grade. Campers will particpiate in a variety of activities that will give them hands-on experience with high-tech equipment and processes. Program activities during the week focus on designing and manufacturing a radio-controlled airplane. As part of their activities, campers will design and create a newsletter and infividual web pages. This program costs $325 per camper. Full scholarships will be available to those applicants who can doucment participation in school free or reduced price lunch programs. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto the web site.
Summer Youth Programs at Michigan Technological University This is a two-week opportunity for middle-school and high-school students to explore their interests and get a taste of college life. Try your hand as an automotive engineer, a computer programmeer, an artist or an ecologist. Summer youth is held right on campus at Michigan Technological University, and you will have access to the university's cutting-edge laboratories, facilities, and equipment. This program costs $575 per student. Scholarships will be available for tuition reduction. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto the web site.
Summer Session at SPA St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is again offering three exciting tuition based programs during the summer. Summit Arts is open for ages 4-6, Artward Bound is for ages 9-14 and Academic Action is offered to anyone ages six to adults. This is an excellent way to enjoy the summer or even make up lost credits. They are offering an early bird $25 registration coupon. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto their WEB site.
Youth Volunteer Summer Squad at the Minnesota Children's Museum Minnesota Children's Museum is again recruting for their next group of Summer Squad youth volunteers. It's a great opportunity for teens (entering 9th - 12th grades)to gain experience and provide service, and it's a fun way to spend time over summer vacation. Summer Squad volunteers as a team throughout the Museum, leading a variety of games and activities that help kids through play. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto their WEB site. Deadline: April 28, 2008.
Online Learning
Students can earn credit through online learning. Online learning is an "interactive course or program that delivers instruction to a student by computer; is combined with other traditional delivery methods that include frequent student assessment and may include actual teacher contact time; and meets or exceeds state academic standards." M.S. 124D.095, Subd. 2(a). Learn more
about online learning and Minnesota approved Online Learning providers.
Brigham Young University (BYU) Brigham Young University operates an independent study program for 7th grade through university level courses. Most high school courses cost $121.00 per semester credit. A semester (.5 credit) at BYU is equal to a semester (.5 credit) at NHS. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto the web site.
University of Missouri High School The University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study offers high school classes by using your computer. Click onto the web site for details.
Indiana University High School The Indiana University School of Continuing Studies offers high school classes on your computer. Click onto the web site for details.
Interested in Enrolling in PSEO?You can earn college credit and high school credit at the same time! High school juniors in the top third of their class and seniors in the top half of their class may be eligible for the program. For more information, click on "PSEO" on the Guidance Department Page. Deadlines for enrollment are coming up soon!
The application deadline at Century College for Spring Semester 2009 is Monday, December 1, 2008.
ACT Testing
Taking the ACT is a requirement for entrance into most colleges. Your ACT score can also help you get money for school. You can get information and register for the ACT online. New Height's High School Code Number is 242-448.
Want to get a part-time job?
Here are a couple helpful websites: Youth Rules, Minnesota Department of labor and Industry
Tips for Landing a Job from the Pioneer Press
- Dress appropriately, even if you are just going to pick up an application.
- Make the application look good. Be as neat as possible and check your spelling.
- Try to meet the person who is doing the hiring. Then you can do an interview rather than just leaving an application.
- Relax-the interviewer was once in your shoes. The more comfortable you are, the better impression you will make.
- Smile and talk. Many jobs require talking with customers. Smile when you introduce yourself and look at the person you are speaking to.
- Find out what is important to the interviewer.
- Find out something about the business in advance and use that information in the interview.
- Be persistent. Keep applying at different places until you get hired.
Stillwater Community Education Classes
Adult Enrichment
: Basic Education (GED), Computers, Finance, Dance, Home and Garden, Health and Wellness, etc.
Drivers Education
Clinics and Leagues: Volleyball League, Basketball, Dance Clinics, Cheerleading...
Youth Enrichment: Drawing and painting; Art Explosion; Karate; Science Explorers; Yoga; Horse Riding; Spanish; Sign Language; Roamer Robot; and more...
Articles for Parents
Talking with your Kids -Tips on talking with your kids about tough issues like drugs, violence, relationships, and AIDS.
How to talk to your kids about not smoking
Careers: Building Your Child's Future Together
Make Your Home Preteen Friendly
Preparing for Middle School
Getting Ready for High School
Websites for Parents & Teens
Say Not Yet to Sex
TheCoolSpot -The facts about teens and drinking. Did you know less than 2 out of every 10 teens (age 12-17) drank in the last month?
Gamblers Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Career Exploration
Career Interest Inventory
CareerOneStop
My Future
Websites for Kids
Make It Happen -This website is for Minnesota students in Grades 7-9 with support, encouragement and information that will help them prepare for and pursue college. Enter you will like it!
Discovery Kids -official website of the discovery kids channel.
FunBrain-educational games for kids of all ages!
KidsHealth-Fun and valuable information about kid's health including dealing with feelings, growing up, fun recipes and facts, and staying healthy.
High School Page Program
- The Minnesota High School Page Program offers students a unique opportunity to examine what they have learned in the classroom under real life circumstances. This program is open to all Minnesota high school students in their Junior year. The application process is highly competitive and only one student from each House district is chosen to participate. See Mr. Stahlmann or Mr. Nelson our Social Studies teacher for an application form. Deadline is November 14, 2008.
Minnesota Charter School Essay Contest - All Minnesota Charter School students in elementary, junior high, and high school can participate in this essay contest. There are three age levels; 10 years old and younger (100 word minimum), 11 to 14 years old (200 word minimum) and 15 years old and older (400 word minimum). At each of the three age levels there will be: Five $10.00 awards; Two $25.00 awards; and One $50.00 award. Prizes will be given to all essay contest winners on May 7,2008, at the State Capitol! See Mr. Stahlmann for an application. Deadline: March 19, 2008 at the Center For School Change.
Sixth Congressional District Art Competition - This competition is open to all high school students who reside in the Sixth Congressional District. The winning artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The winning artist is eligible to receive a $5000 per year scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia. The competition is open to high school students in grades 7 through 12 only. See Mr. Stahlmann for an application. Deadline: April 6, 2008.
Tree Trust Summer Youth Employment Program Tree Trust operates the summer portion of the Washington County youth program. They are an employment program that serves youth ages 14-21 that are special needs, at-risk, or low-income. They give youth the on-the-job training they need to develop the confidence and skills to find and keep jobs in the future. See Mr. Stahlmann for an application or click onto the web site. Deadline: ASAP Applications are released March 1, 2008.
Operation Glass Slipper was founded in 2007 by a local mother and daughter to distribute prom dresses and accessories to area girls who would otherwise not be able to afford the expenses of this milestone event. Operation glass Slipper has coordinated every aspect of the donation of formal dresses, shawls, jewelry, bags and undergarments as well as organizing an open house giveaway weekend. See Mr. Stahlmann for an application or click onto the web site for more details. Deadline: This years giveaway event will be held April 5-6,2008 at Mall of America.
FosterClub All-Stars are twelve young people representing the foster care system. FosterClub provides a modest weekly stipend to each All-Star and covers all housing and travel expenses for the first three months of this 12 month internship. All-Stars will be housed in duplex-style house in the beautiful ocean resort community of Seaside,Oregon. At the end of the summer, All-Stars will receive a $2,000 honorarium. In the remaining 9 months of the internship, the All-Stars will return to their home states, and with support of FosterClub and their sponsors, will continue to spearhead state and local efforts to raise awareness about foster care, advocate for system improvement, and train youth and child welfare professionals. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 at the start of the internship, June7, 2008 and have spent time in foster care. More information and the official application can be found on line as of January 1, 2008. See Mr. Stahlmann for an application or click onto the web site for more details. Deadline: March 1,2008.
