Traverse City Record-Eagle

Education

August 24, 2010

Education in Brief: 08/24/2010

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Mesick orientation and enrollment

Mesick — Mesick Junior/Senior High School has announced dates for new-student enrollment and orientation. The seventh- and eighth-grade parent meeting is today, Aug. 24.

Parents of seventh and eighth graders are invited to meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the junior/senior high school gym.

New student enrollment will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, by appointment. For details or to schedule an appointment, call 885-1201.

Mesick Junior/Senior High School Orientation is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, and 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. All students will receive a schedule, locker assignments, lunch-card application and other applicable forms. Lifetouch will be on site to take all students' photos for school ID and for purchase if desired.

WSCC offers 'drop-in' orientation

Scottville — West Shore Community College is offering a new "drop-in" student-orientation program.

The program is designed to introduce students to the academic and social culture of the campus. There also will be guest speakers and organized activities to help students feel welcome and comfortable on campus. In addition, "drop-in" orientation will allow students to target the sessions they are most interested in and even attend a session more than once if they desire additional information.

The program will be offered 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first two days of fall semester, Wednesday, Sept. 1, and Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Schoenherr Campus Center. Each session lasts approximately one hour and will repeat throughout the day. Sessions are open to all, and students are encouraged to attend either before or after classes.

There also will be a barbecue lunch on the lawn outside the Schoenherr Campus Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 1, and "Old Time Photos" Sept. 2 inside the Campus Center. These activities are free and open to all students.

For details, call Student Services, 843-5946.

Families sought for exchange students

Traverse City — STS Foundation, a local nonprofit exchange program, is looking for local families to host international exchange students. The deadline for placing students is Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Students have their own spending money and insurance. Host families are responsible for meals, a place to sleep and a nurturing environment. STS Foundation has a local coordinator who will supervise the students and support the family throughout the school year.

For details, contact Julia Colingsworth, (810) 287-4151 or info@stsfoundation.org.

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