College of the Week: Cornell College

Cornell College is a small, private liberal arts school in Mount Vernon, Iowa, that utilizes a block schedule. This special academic calendar, named One Course At A Time (OCAAT), consists of eight blocks of 18 days each. In a given block, students at Cornell College attend just one class from 9-11 a.m., break for lunch and then resume from 1-3 p.m., so they focus intensely on just one area of study for a shorter amount of time.

The student-faculty ratio at Cornell College is 12:1, and the school has 68.4% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Cornell College include: Exercise Science and Kinesiology; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Computer Science; Creative Writing; Psychology, General; History, General; Finance, General; Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General; and Political Science and Government, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 78%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/cornell-college-1856)

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Flash Forward: Matthew Jimenez, Class of 2016

Matthew Jimenez is Fillmore High School and Fillmore High Alumni Association’s October 2022 Flash Forward Student of the Month. Flash Forward is a monthly look at the accomplishments of students who have graduated from Fillmore High. Matthew graduated in 2016 and has attended the University of California Merced and the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Please listen to his video message below.

College of the Week: Clark Unviersity

Clark University in Worcester, Mass., is a small liberal arts institution in the midst of 11 other colleges and universities. Together, the schools make up the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts.

The student-faculty ratio at Clark University is 9:1, and the school has 60.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Clark University include: Social Sciences; Psychology; Visual and Performing Arts; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; English Language and Literature/Letters; Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; History; Mathematics and Statistics; and Natural Resources and Conservation. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87%.(https://www.usnews.com/.../clark-university-massachusetts...)

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Apply Now! School for Scientific Thought. Deadline October 4, 2022

How to Apply: https://forms-csep.cnsi.ucsb.edu/forms/SST/Application.php?Term=F22

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 4

Admission Requirement:

1. High school students who will be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade as of Fall 2022 are invited to apply

2. High school participants must commit to attending all 3 Saturdays. If you know that you will miss a session, please discuss this matter with our program staff.

3. High school participants must select two-course choices on the application. Once accepted into the program there will be no option for switching courses during the current term.

Selection:

● High school participants are selected based on:

1) written and demonstrated an interest in science,

2) date application is submitted, and

3) past attendance in the program.

● High school participants from local and regional public and private high schools are prioritized for selection, but all high school students may apply.

● Courses are filled at 16 students. Classes may have materials that will be provided for the enrolled students.

College of the Week: Centre College

For students who attend Centre College, three things are definite: If they want, they will be able to study abroad, complete an internship and graduate in four years. The school, located in Danville, Kentucky, guarantees that all students who follow academic and social guidelines will be exposed to each of the three key college experiences.

The student-faculty ratio at Centre College is 9:1, and the school has 68.1% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Centre College include: Economics, Other; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; International/Globalization Studies; Behavioral Neuroscience; History, General; Political Science and Government, General; Psychology, General; English Language and Literature, General; Mathematics, General; and Sociology and Anthropology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 90%.(https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/centre-college-1961)

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The Schieferles selected 2022 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals

Congratulations to The Schieferles for being selected the 2022 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals! Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss the parade and all the fun activities happening in down town Fillmore celebrating Blue & White night this Thursday September 22nd, 2022. Blue & White night starts at 5pm. Parade starts at 6pm. See you there!

College of the Week: Bucknell University

Bucknell University, located in the small town of Lewisburg, Pa., is conveniently situated about three hours from New York, Washington and Philadelphia. Nearly 90 percent of undergraduates live on campus in traditional residence halls, substance-free housing or small house communities, among other options.

The student-faculty ratio at Bucknell University is 9:1, and the school has 53.8% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Bucknell University include: Economics, General; Political Science and Government, General; Psychology, General; Accounting and Finance; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Mechanical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Computer Engineering, General; Marketing/Marketing Management, General; and International Relations and Affairs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 92%.(https://www.usnews.com/best.../bucknell-university-3238)

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Virtual Parent/Guardian Information Night, Understanding Your Student's CAASPP Report, Wednesday, September 28, 5:30pm [English/Spanish]

Please join us for a virtual parent/guardian information session on Wednesday, September 28th at 5:30pm via Zoom. This information session is designed to help you read and understand your student's CAASPP Student Score Report.

Únase a nosotros para una sesión virtual de información para padres/tutores el miércoles 28 de septiembre a las 5:30 p. m. a través de Zoom. Esta sesión de información está diseñada para ayudarlo a leer y comprender el Informe de puntaje del estudiante CAASPP de su estudiante.

College of the Week: Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham-Southern College prepares men and women for lives of significance. The College fosters intellectual and personal development through excellence in teaching and scholarship and by challenging students to engage their community and the greater world, to examine diverse perspectives, and to live with integrity.

The student-faculty ratio at Birmingham-Southern College is 10:1, and the school has 75.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Birmingham-Southern College include: Business Administration and Management, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Chiropractic; Psychology, General; Social Sciences, General; Accounting; Mathematics, General; History, General; Chemistry, General; and Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79%. (https://www.usnews.com/.../birminghamsouthern-college-1012)

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