Class of 2009
click for:  Scholarship Listings
Forms:

Application for a College Visit
  Must be submitted one week before
  visit date.


College & Career Visits @ SPHS
You must sign up in the Counselor's Office, A103 in order to attend.

Texas Tech University
Monday, October 27
2:30 p.m.
Lecture Hall

Texas State University
Tuesday, October 28
2:30 p.m.
Library

Tulane University
Wednesday, October 29
1:00 p.m.
Library

Virginia Tech
Wednesday, October 29
2:30 p.m.
Library

Washington University
Tuesday, November 4
9:40 a.m.
Library

Univ. of Mary Hardin Baylor
Thursday, November 6
2:30 p.m.
Library

Field Trip:
University of Texas, Austin
College 101
Friday, November 7
8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
(see more info posted in center section of page)


University of Houston
Tuesday, November 11
10:45 a.m.
Library

Texas State Technical College
Wednesday, November 12
2:30 p.m.
Library

Gibbs Travel Agency
Tuesday, December 2
12:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mall

Washington University
Thursday, December 4
9:40 a.m.
Library
Information Days & Open Houses
click above for a listing of out-of-school
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SPHS Class of 2009 Graduation
Wednesday, June 3
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River, Austin
5:45 p.m

2008-2009 Yearbook Photo Shoots
10.28.08 - If you were absent when the Tux & Drapes photos were taken in early October, you have to have your senior yearbook photo taken at the Photo Texas studios. Seniors, you have about 10 days left to make an appointment with Photo Texas for a sitting.

Any questions regarding yearbook photo retakes, contact Mr. Shands in Room F-117. 


Volunteer Opportunity:  Gattis Elementary Fall Festival
                                      Saturday, November 8
                                      11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Call Gattis Elementary School @ 428-2000. 
Contact:  Dominica Tierney

Live Auction
benefitting 2009 Project Graduation & SPHS Football Booster Club
Saturday, November 8
 Items will include:

  • Sports memorabilia
  • Football, baseball and basketball jerseys
  • Vacations
  • Housewares
  • Tools
  • Services
  • Restaurant certificates
  • Golf
  • Hunting/fishing trips

Howard Chase will act as auctioneer for the evening.  It promises to be an exciting event!  Mr. Chase is a retired school superintendent and holds auctions only for non-profit organizations.  We are fortunate to have use of his services.  Additional information on the auction can be found on the Project Graduation website.

Important Attendance Information:
All parent and doctor notes are due within 48 hours of your return to school.  Drop your notes in the big blue box located inside the main office or in the small wood box that faces the hall.

An Excellent Opportunity for Gifted Student Leaders.

The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
The University of Texas at Dallas

Application Deadlines:
November 15, 2008 - Early Application
January 1, 2009 - Regular Application
http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/nomination/calendar.html

A four-year enriched university program that includes required tuition and fees, an annual book allowance, a monthly living stipend, and the opportunity to study abroad.

Qualifications:  (1) SAT or ACT at or above the 97th percentile (scores at or above 2100 on the new SAT and 32 or above on the ACT).  (2) Top 5% of graduating class.  (3) Demonstrated initiative in all endeavors.  (4) Long records of community volunteerism and school leadership.  (5) Broad and eclectic interests in science, politics and the arts.  (6) Developed social skills to interact easily with adults as well as peers.

Visit our website at http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott for an overview of what The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program and The University of Texas at Dallas have to offer exceptional students.

Contacts:   Molly Seeligson, Director, molly.seeligson@utdallas.edu
                 Sherry Marek, Program Coordinator, sherrys@utdallas.edu
                 Virginia Witt, Secretary, virginia.witt@utdallas.edu

Important Dates & Deadlines:

Monday, December 1 - UT scholarship deadline
Thursday, January 1, 2009 - first day to submit FAFSA
Friday, May 1 - deadline to apply @ Texas State University

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Registration
11/1* passed passed
12/6 11/5 11/18
1/24/2009* 12/26/2008 1/6/2009
3/14/2009 2/10/2009 2/24/2009
5/2/2009* 3/31/2009 4/9/2009
6/6/2009 5/5/2009 5/15/2009
*Star indicates date given at SPHS campus

ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Registration
12/13* 11/7 11/8 -11/20
2/7/2009 1/6/2009 1/7 - 1/16/2009
4/4/2009* 2/27/2009 2/28 - 3/13/2009
6/13/2009 5/8/2009 5/9 - 5/22/2009
*Star indicates date given at SPHS campus

THEA (Tx Higher ED Assessment)
  Registration Deadlines
Test Date Regular Late Emergency
2/28/2009 1/30/2009 2/18/2009 2/25/2009
4/25/2009 3/27/2009 4/15/2009 4/22/2009
6/27/2009 5/29/2009 6/17/2009 6/24/2009
7/25/2009 6/26/2009 7/15/2009 7/22/2009

 

Assistant Principals
A-D Darrell Overton
C133
428-7086
E-L Diana Garcia
C136
428-7087
M-Re Bret Cormier
C237
428-7275
Ro-Z Anette Vierra
C235
428-7274
     

Administrative Assistants

A-L Shirley Stewart
C137
428-7085
M-Z Rose Alier
C236
428-7273
     
Lead Counselor
  Mari Rodriguez-Rogers
A107
428-7022
     

Counselors

A-Cla Carolyn Miller
A108
428-7009
Cle-Gr Cynthia Fleming
A110
428-7068
Gu-La Steve Schoelman
A109
428-7028
Le-Ol Carolyn Stalling
A115
428-7029
On-See Jan Vargas
A106
428-7023
Seg-Z Denise Gallego
A105
428-7027
     
College Career Counselor
  Stephanie Kidwell
A117
7155
     

Attendance

  Paige Bender
A140
428-7021