Guidance  Office

Birth Certificate
 

A copy of your child's birth certificate
is required for admission to
Rivet Middle/High School.

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Immunization Records

Physicians advise that a Tetanus Booster be given every ten years.  Most colleges require that students have the Tetanus immunization prior to the student enrolling in college.  Your child can be immunized at the Knox County Immunization Clinic for a nominal fee.  Please call the clinic at 882-8700 for an appointment.  You can also choose to have your child receive the necessary immunizations with your family doctor.  All students
at Rivet Middle/High School are required to submit
up-to-date immunization records.

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ACT  and  SAT  Registration

All  Juniors should register to take the
ACT  and  the  SAT  tests.
Rivet High School Code Number:  153600
Dates are listed below:

Students may register online at:
www.act.org
or pick-up a registration packet in the Guidance Office.
 

  SAT Test Dates

Students may register online at:
www.collegeboard.com
or pick-up a registration packet in the Guidance Office.

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College ...What you need to know

Finding the right college for you, is a big decision.  Listed below are questions
that you can ask to help you in making that college choice.  Be sure to take a
campus tour, attend a class, eat a meal on campus, and read the most
recent issues of the campus newspaper.

Academic  Questions
- What do faculty expect of students?
- In what ways do faculty challenge students to excel?
- How much time do students spend on homework each week?
- What types of assignments are given (research, etc.)?
- How much writing is expected?
- How much reading is assigned per class?
- What percentage of classes is taught by teaching assistants (TAs)?
- Who is doing the grading (professor or teaching assistants)?
- Must all students study Western history and literature?
- Is there a true core curriculum made up of required courses across the liberal arts and sciences that all students must take?  OR  do you instead rely on distribution requirements that allow students to pick and choose from among numerous courses within a given discipline?
- Is a course on American history required for graduation?
- To what extent are students advised by faculty members?
- If faculty members are not advising students, who is carrying out this important task?
- On average, how many years does it take to graduate?
- What percentage of freshmen graduate at all?
- What are exams like?
- In what ways are students given the opportunity to express
themselves creatively in assignments?
- What types of tutors or tutoring opportunities exist on campus?
- How and when are majors selected?
- How do students receive help selecting classes?
- How frequently do students make class presentations?
- How many courses require community service?
- What types of internships are available and are they required to graduate?
- How often do faculty meet with students outside of class?
- How many students do research with faculty?
- What kind and how often do students get feedback on coursework?
- Who do students talk to about career plans?
- How is diversity incorporated into the curriculum?
- How is technology used in the classroom?
- What types of computers, technology, online information and courses, and support services are available?
- How many students have their own computers?
- What types of programs are available to study in other countries?
- What types of honor courses, learning communities, weekend or night programs, or other unique academic programs are offered?
- How extensive are the library services, such as books, magazines, reference materials, computers, and other online resources?

The  Campus
- What do students like about this campus?
- How well do students get along with faculty, administrators, and staff?
- What services are available to help students adjust or cope with non-academic responsibilities (i.e. work, family, etc.)?
- What do students do on the weekends and what percentage of students commute?
- What do students do for fun?
- What types of public transportation are available on campus or in the area?
- What opportunities are available for spiritual expression and growth?
- What types of support services (academic and non-academic) are available?
- What types of student organizations are on campus and how active are they?
- What kinds of leadership opportunities are available?
- What kinds of special projects, seminars, or other experiences are offered or required of first-year students or seniors?
- In what ways are students exposed to multiple cultures or diverse perspectives?
- Where are students from and how many are from other countries?
- What kinds of activities are students involved in outside of the classroom?
- Can a student be assured of securing a room in a single-sex dorm if desired?
- What types of athletic and intramural activities are available?
- What safety services are available for students?
- How much crime is there both on and adjacent to campus?
- Are there substance-free dorms?
- What types of health and counseling services are available for students?
- Where do students eat?
- Are there flexible meal plans?
- What percentage of students work on or off campus?
- What types of financial aid or scholarships are available?
- Where do students live (residence halls or off campus)?
- How long does it take to get to class?
 

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Career Information
Web Sites

http://www.workonevincennes.org
http://www.dwd.state.in.us
http://www.careermosaic.com
http://www.monster.com
http://jobsmart.org
http://www.occ.com
http://www.jobweb.org
http://www.net-temps.com
http://www.careerpath.com
http://www.nationjob.com
http://www.icpac.indiana.edu
http://www.careernet.com

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CHECK  OUT  THE 
FOLLOWING  LINKS 

·         Curriculum  Chart

o        See http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/core40

College Searches

o        www.fastweb.com - College Search

o        www.nacac.com - NACAC

o        www.nacac.com/p&s.html#calendar - College Prep Calendar

o        www.nacac.com/p&s_steps.html - Steps to College

o        www.KeyColleges.com - online resources for college-bound students

Financial Aid  (Check out these links)

o        www.fastweb.com - Scholarship search

o        www.fafsa.ed.gov - Free application for Federal Student Aid

o        www.finaid.org - Financial Aid Information

o        www.collegeboard.com - Financial Aid Information

o        www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov - Direct Consolidation Loans

o        www.ed.gov/DirectLoan - Direct Loans

o        www.ed.gov/inits/hope - Hope/Lifetime Learning Credit

o        www.pellgrantsonline.ed.gov - Pell Grants

o        www.mapping-your-future.org - Mapping Your Future

o        www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP - Office of Federal Student Aid

o        www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship - Project Scholarship Scam

o        www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/Student Guide - Student Guide to Federal /Aid

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Scholarships

Seniors may pick-up applications in the Guidance Office for the following
scholarships - or when listed obtain an application on-line.

Seniors and parents - pay close attention to deadlines.

Alpha Phi Omega Outstanding Student Scholarship – Student must be enrolled at Purdue University for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.  A one time award of $500.  Deadline around April 1^st.

American Society for Quality – Evansville-Owensboro Section 0915 – A one-time award of $500.  Deadline around April 1^st. 

Crane Chapter of Blacks in Government – Available to African-American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian/Pacific Islander-Americans, and Hispanic-American students planning to attend college in the fall.  Deadline around April 15^th. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and WTHI - A new scholarship program called Top 10 on 10.  Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and WTHI will award 10 - $10,000 scholarships for next school year to female high school seniors in the WTHI viewing area.  From the ten scholarship winners that are named throughout the year, two students will be chosen to receive full-tuition scholarships to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.  Deadline for each month's competition is the first Friday of each month. 

Indiana  Association  of  Orthodontists  Scholarship  Contest   Any college-bound Indiana high school senior who completes a one-page essay entitled, "The Benefits of a Healthy Smile", completes a single data page, and submits them with a photograph is eligible for the scholarship.  There will be a total of nine $500 scholarship winners over northern, central, and southern Indiana.  Deadline is usually around February 14^th. 

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution  Applicants must be citizens of the
United States and must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
            American History Scholarship  A scholarship in the amount of $2,000 each year
            up to four years will be awarded to a graduating seniors who will be majoring in
             American History.  Deadline around February 1^st.

            Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship   One time scholarship of $1,000
            awarded to graduating senior who will be majoring in Political Science, History,
           Government or Economics.  Deadline around February 15^th.

            Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship   One time $500 scholarship to student who
            will attend an accredited school of nursing.  Deadline around February 15^th.

            Irene and Daisy MacGregor Scholarship   A $5,000 scholarship awarded for
            up to four years to students who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved
           course of study to become a medical doctor at an approved, accredited medical school
           Deadline around April 15^th.

            Alice W. Rooke Scholarship  A $5,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to
            students who are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor
            at an approved, accredited medical school.  Deadline around April 15^th.

            Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship  A $2,000 scholarship awarded for up to four
            years to sons and daughters of members of the National Society Daughters of the
            American Revolution.  Deadline around February 15^th.

            Madeline Picket Halbert Cogswell Nursing Scholarship   One time $500 scholarship
            awarded to student who will be attending an accredited school of nursing.  Applicant
            must be either member of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution,
           descendant of members, or are eligible to be members.  Deadline around February 15^th.

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program  One time $1,500 scholarship will be 
awarded to graduating senior that:  is a high school senior in United States; family is actively engaged in production agriculture; a member of their family is not employed by Farm Bureau or Monsanto Company; have combined SAT scores of at least 850; plan to attend either a two- or four-year college Fall 2004; and will be pursuing a career in agriculture.  Deadline around February 15^th.

WFIE  Leadership Scholarship  One time $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA.  Deadline around February 17^th.

Indiana State University Scholarship  One time $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior planning to major in Education.  Deadline February around 21^st.

 American Legion Post 73 Scholarship  One time scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior that has:  been accepted by a college, university or technical school to pursue a higher degree; must be a descendant or a dependent of a member of the American Legion Post 73; submit a resume; submit a statement of educational goals; and submit an official transcript
Deadline February around 21^st.

 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1157 Scholarship    One time scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior that has:  been accepted by a college, university or technical school to pursue a higher degree; must be a descendant or a dependent of a member of the VFW Post 1157; submit a resume; submit a statement of educational goals; and submit an official transcript.
Deadline February around 21^st.

 Illiana Watermelon Queen Scholarship Pageant   Any young lady between 18 and 23 and reside anywhere in Indiana and Illinois is eligible.  A one time $1,000 scholarship to the school of your choice; $500 wardrobe allowance; and paid promotional appearances.  Application deadline is February around 24^th.

 Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships  Applicant must be either:  full or part-time employee of GSH; be a dependent of a GSH employee; be a volunteer through GSH Volunteer Department of Hospice Program with a minimum of 100 volunteer hours in current year; or be a teen volunteer in GSH Teen Volunteer Program with minimum of 25 hours.  Applicant must provide documentation of acceptance to the health care program at Vincennes University.  Application deadline is February around 28^th.

 Dorothy M. Walters Scholarship   This scholarship will provide full tuition, fees, books, room and board at Vincennes University for two years; then additional scholarship funds will be available for two additional years at the college/university of student's choice.  Application deadline is around March 1^st.

Children of Vincennes University Alumni Scholarship  Parent or legal guardian must have attended Vincennes University.  One time scholarship - amount varies.  Application
Deadline is around March 1^st.

 Vincennes University Scholarships   Various Scholarships.  Scholarship booklet is available either at Vincennes University or at Rivet.  Application deadline is around March 1^st.

 Vincennes Kiwanis Scholarship   One time $1,000 scholarship to a student who is planning to attend Vincennes University for Fall.  Deadline around March 31^st.

 Indiana State University Education Scholarships
            Marian George Memorial Teaching Scholarship  Variable amounts up to $5,000
            for students majoring in education.  Deadline around March 7^th.

            Pansy Walker Scholarships   $1,500 scholarship that is renewable.  Must have SAT
            Score of 1010 or ACT composite score of 21.  For students who will be majoring
            in Education.  Deadline around March 7^th.

             Adams Urban Teacher Scholarships  $500 scholarship and is renewable.  Student
             must graduate from an urban high school or be committed to working in the
            diverse urban schools.  Deadline around March 7^th.

            Ray and Adelaide Hahn Memorial Scholarship  $500 scholarship and renewable.
            For a student who will be an ISU student and is one of at least three children in his/her
            family, a resident of Indiana or Illinois and intends to major in Education with a
            career objective to teach.  Deadline around March 7^th.

 Minority Teacher and Special Education Teacher  $1,000 scholarship and renewable.  Student must be minority defined as Black or Hispanic or a student seeking a Special Education teaching certification; or a student seeking an Occupational or Physical Therapy certification. 

 Nursing Scholarship Fund  Applicant must be an Indiana resident; be admitted to an approved college/university as a full-time or part-time nursing student; and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. 

Indiana State Teachers Association Educator Scholarship   $1,000 scholarship.  For student who is a dependent of a current member of ISTA and who is pursuing a teaching license.  Must be a graduating high school senior.  Deadline around March 7^th.

 Indiana State Teachers Association Career Scholarship  $1,000 renewable scholarship.  For student who is a dependent of a current member of ISTA.  Based upon academic achievement and leadership.  Deadline around March 7^th.

 Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution   One time $500 scholarship.  Applicant must be a citizen of United States and will attend a college/university within Indiana.  Need not be a member of DAR.  Deadline around March 15^th.

 University of Southern Indiana Scholarship    Alumni Association Leadership Award.  One time $1,000 scholarship.  Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, show leadership qualities,  and must be in the upper 20% of graduating class.   Deadline around April 1^st.

Indiana Sheriffs' Association Scholarship   One time $500 scholarship.  Applicants must be Indiana resident; committed to pursuing an education and career in law enforcement at an Indiana college or university; must be a member of Indiana Sheriffs' Association; and applicants must have taken either the SAT or ACT.  Deadline around April 1^st.

 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship   Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; be a resident of Indiana; be a graduating high school senior; have a minimum SAT score of 1300 or ACT composite of 29; have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; and be admitted as a full-time student for college for Fall.  Deadline around April 25^th.

 Vincennes Elks – Vocational Grant – Available to those students who will be pursuing a two year degree or less.  Deadline around January 1^st.

 Most Valuable Student Scholarship – Elks.  Visit www.elks.org or contact local Elks Lodge.  Deadline mid-January.

 ENF Legacy Awards – Visit www.elks.org or contact local Elks Lodge.  Student must be a child, grandchild, step-child or step-grandchild of an Elk member.  Deadline mid-November.

Eagle Scout Scholarship – Must be a registered Eagle Scout and high school senior.  Visit www.scouting.org/nesa/scholar.  Deadline – mid-February.

 Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship – Must be a Girl Scout Gold Award winner and high school senior.  Visit http://jfg.girlsscouts.org.  Application available in January.

 Gamma Zeta Chapter of Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc. – Must attend Vincennes University.  Award is $500.  Deadline around April 1^st.

 Gates Millennium Scholars – highly competitive program for students of high academic achievement and leadership potential.  Visit www.gmsp.org.   Deadline around February 1^st.

 Indiana Conservation Officers Scholarship – for Conservation and Law Enforcement majors only.  Award amount is $500.  Deadline around March 1^st.

 Indiana Coal Mining Institute, Inc. – for students in pursuit of a career in the mining industry.  Award amount is $1,000.  Deadline around mid-April.

 Indiana Nursery Endowment Fund – for students in pursuit of a career in landscape horticulture.  Award amount is $500.  Deadline around mid-May.

 Knights of Columbus – student’s parents must be a member of Knights of Columbus Council 712.  Applications available at Knights of Columbus.  Deadline is mid-April.

 Knox County Sheriff Reserve Scholarship – available to any high school senior, based primarily on financial need and secondarily on scholastic record.  Deadline around mid-March.

 Lilly Endowment Scholarship – student must be a high school senior with a 3.5 gpa.  Deadline around February 1^st.

 Richard Lugar Minority Scholarship – student must be a high school senior (African American, Hispanic, or Native American).  Deadline around December 1^st.

 Mensa Education and Research Foundation Local Scholarship Program – Awards based on essay.  Deadline around January 1^st.

 Mercedes-Benz USA Scholarship Program – student must have a gpa of 3.0 or higher.  Student must also be the first in family to attend college.  Visit www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture.  Deadline is around March 31^st.

 Friends of NRA Foundation – Essay competition – open to juniors and seniors.  Deadline around May 1^st.

 Sister Helene Scholarship – Must be a Rivet Senior.  Student must maintain a “B” average.  Deadline around April 30^th.

Beta Sigma Phi - Xi Delta Chapter Scholarship - Awards a VU scholarship in the amount of $400 to a female who will attend VU full time.  Deadline around May 1st.

Vincennes Civitan Club - Scholarship for the sum of $600 for a senior who will be attending Vincennes University for the next academic school year.  Applicants are judged on financial need, academic ability, and involvement in school and community activities.  Deadline around mid-May.

 Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous – Graduating senior who plans to attend Vincennes University is eligible.  Deadline around April 1^st.

 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Scholarship funded through Toyota – student must attend Vincennes University for Fall.  Deadline around mid-April.

 Hoosier Scholar Award – Selected by faculty and staff at Rivet.  Award amount is $500. Deadline around March 1^st.

 Knox County Farm Bureau Scholarships – Student must pursue Agriculture or Agriculture related field and parents of applicant must be a Farm Bureau member.  Deadline around mid-April.

Polk-Decker Scholarship – Student must attend Vincennes University for two years then transfer to another college/university.  Award is around $3,000 per year for four years.  Deadline around
mid-April.

Rotary – Vincennes Club – Student must attend Vincennes University in Fall after high school graduation.  Faculty and Staff at Rivet select recipient.  Deadline around May 1^st.

Rotary – Charles R. Cronenwett Academic Scholarship – Student must have a 3.5 GPA and have plans of enrolling at a college/university in fall after high school graduation.  Award amount of $1,000.  Deadline is around May 1^st.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program – Apply on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org.

Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union – Contact the Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union office.  Deadline around mid-January.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – application on-line at www.komenevansville.org

Gongaware Center Scholarship – at Indiana State University.  Deadline around mid-October.

Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program – on-line at www.simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org.

Saint Joseph’s Presidential Scholarship – www.saintjoe.edu.

Dean’s Scholar Program – www.sla.purdue.edu/honors/DEANSCH/Deans.htm.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program – contact local WalMart.

AXA Achievement Scholarship – www.axa-achievement.com

Casino Aztar Project 21 – See Guidance Office

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program – www.usbank.com/studentbanking

Sammy 2003 got milk? -  www.whymilk.com

Kiwanis Club Scholarship. - Forms are due March 23.

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