The Student Services Scoop

Thank you to all who expressed interest in enrolling for WayPoint’s Summer School Program.  We have had an overwhelming response from students and parents, and unfortunately, cannot accommodate all those who have applied.  Currently, all of our slots have been filled and we are operating from a waiting list.

Classes will begin on Tuesday, June 9th from 9 am until noon.  Mrs. Cantu will be the on-site, supervising teacher, available in the front computer lab on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through July 30th.

If you have a question about summer school, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Cantu or Ms. Berryhill by calling 777-4972. 

Next week, on March 10th, 11th, & 12th, our eleventh grade students will be participating in the Michigan Merit Exam.  This is a state required exam for all Juniors throughout Michigan and the stakes are high!  A strong performance on these tests will qualify your student for the Promise Scholarship (up to $4000), to be used at any Michigan college of your student’s choosing.  Please encourage your student to do his/her very best and to get a good night’s rest before each day of testing.  If you have questions about the exam or Promise Scholarship, please contact Mrs. Brown at the Academy.  Good Luck Juniors!

Click on March 09 to find a current listing of the Muskegon area food donation sites.  For additional information about how to participate, call Muskegon Cooperating Churches at 727-6000 or the 2-1-1 info line (733-1155).  In these tough economic times, let’s make certain that NO ONE goes to bed hungry!

Do you like to read?  Here is an opportunity to get together with other students your age and talk about books.  Click on  Book Club to get more information about the date, time & location of this monthly club.  This month’s book selection is Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman. 

We hope you have a GREAT break & enjoy your holiday season with those you care most about.  Keep yourselves safe and we’ll see you on January 5th!  — Best wishes from Ms. Berryhill & Mrs. Brown

Click here for a list of various scholarships available to students planning on attending a post-secondary institution. 

MAKE THE DATE.  MAX THE CASH!!  Baker College will be hosting this year’s College Goal Sunday!  All graduating seniors need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  FAFSA can help fund college and many technical schools.  To get the most, your application needs to be turned in by March 1.  Make sure you do it right.  Come to College Goal Sunday, Feb. 8!  We will be meeting as a group in the WayPoint parking lot around 1:45 and heading over to Baker College.  College fininancial aid officers will be available to help parents/students complete their FAFSA forms. 

COME JOIN US TONIGHT AT 6:30 — FELLOWSHIP REFORMED CHURCH — 4200 E. APPLE AVE.

WAYPOINT NAVIGATORS VS HUDSONVILLE HORNETS

Click HERE for the complete boys basketball schedule for the 2008-2009 season.

Please continue to do your very best work Gators!  Remember that mid-marks are a “snapshot” of how you’re doing half way through your 2nd marking period.  If you’re not satisfied with your grades and believe you can challenge yourself more, you’ve got time to improve your performance.  ** Remember, Ms. Berryhill has an after school SUCCESS room Monday thru Thursday to assist anyone with class work.  The 2nd marking period ends on January 16th.

Gators:  We have to keep focusing on getting to class on time.  During the 1st marking period, there were referrals to Saturday School and ISS for tardiness.  Remember, you have 4 minutes in between classes in our small building.  Our Handbook states that in any marking period, you are not consequenced until you’ve reached your 4th tardy (see p. 9).  Work hard to get what you need out of your locker, tell your friends you’ll see them at lunch, and move on to your next class!  Navigators are career ready, and being career ready means you’ll be on time.  Let’s have a GREAT 2nd marking period!