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CCR Kaveman Compass 11/15/2024

Posted Date: 11/15/24 (9:00 AM)

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Kaveman Compass
Helping You Navigate Your Future
11/15/2024
OPPORTUNITIES
 
Engineering Festival
Engineering & Science Festival 2025 – Join Us for a Day of Discovery!
The College of Engineering’s Micron Student Success Center is thrilled to announce the 18th Annual Engineering & Science Festival on February 22, 2025, at Boise State University!

Save the Date: February 22, 2025
Location: Boise State University
Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Boise State faculty, staff, and community partners will lead interactive presentations, hands-on activities, and exciting demonstrations throughout campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with science and engineering in a fun, inspiring environment.

*This is not a Kuna High School-sponsored activity, and students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
Festival Registration Here
 
CWI
Online CWI Classes
🚨 CWI Spring Online Registration Opens Nov. 11! 🚨

Classes are first come, first served, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

How to Register:
  1. Complete the registration packet.
  2. Submit the packet to Mrs. Bauer (email or in person) for required processing to CWI.
  3. Request your Advanced Opportunities Funding.

Important Deadlines:
📅 Last day to register: Jan. 12 (No late registrations)
📅 Classes start: Jan. 21

👉 Stay on top of your email! You must log in and engage in your class on Jan. 21, or you risk being dropped.
CWI Registration Packet
 
BSU
Explore the Boise State Honors College
Join us to discover the unique experiences awaiting you in the Honors College:

🔹 Virtual Option: Monday, Nov. 18 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM

✨ Hear directly from current Honors students and faculty as they share insights into classroom experiences, leadership roles, international travel, public service, scholarly achievements, and undergraduate research.

See how the Honors College can enrich your time at Boise State University! Find more details and register on the Honors College Showcase webpage.
BSU Honors College Website
 
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12th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
12th Grade Checklist
Priorty deadline
Idaho LAUNCH Priority Deadline 11/30/2024
Idaho LAUNCH Grant priority Deadline is November 30, 2024.

To be eligible, make sure you complete:
  1. Complete the Idaho LAUNCH Grant application in Scholarship Idaho
  2. Complete the Idaho LAUNCH Grant Career Portfolio in Next Steps Idaho

If you need help verifying that these steps are complete or need assistance with the application, stop by the Career Center—we’re here to help!

Enter the raffle for a mini fridge by completing your Idaho LAUNCH application and Career Portfolio by 11/30/2024!
 
FAFSA
🎓 FAFSA Opens December 1, 2024, for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Get a head start by setting up your FSA IDs for both you and your contributor (parent) ahead of time. You'll need these verified before accessing the form. Create your FSA IDs here ASAP: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id.

📅 FAFSA Help Night
🗓️ Date: December 9, 2024
⏰ Time: 6-8 pm MST
📍 Location: Bring your Chromebook/laptop to complete your FAFSA on-site.

💡 Financial aid experts will be available for questions, with Spanish-speaking assistance, too.

This is an open house—drop by anytime to get your FAFSA submitted that night if possible!

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Financial Aid Workshop Materials
Thank you to everyone who attended this week's Financial Aid Workshop! Below are links to presentations from each of our presenters.

 
aPPLICATION
Application Resources
 
Class of 2025 Sernior Photos
Senior Cap & Gown Photos
November 21st & 22nd

  • Cap and Gown Provided: The photographer will supply the cap and gown for each senior's photo.
  • During Government Classes: Photos will be taken during students' government classes.
  • For Students Not in Government: Those not enrolled in government will be called to the KPAC Foyer during 2A or 2B, or they can drop in during intervention or lunch.

Additional Info:
  • Grad Regalia: Idaho Recognition Products will be on-site with cap, gown, and graduation regalia order forms.
  • Photo Orders: To order photos, visit directphoto.net. For assistance with orders, go to directphoto.net/contact.
 
Important Dates
IMPORTANT DATES
  • 11/19/2024 Gown Field Field Trip
  • 11/21-11/22 Cap and Gown Photos
  • 11/30/2024 Idaho LAUNCH Priority Deadline
  • 12/1/2024 FAFSA Opens
  • 12/9/2024 FAFSA Help Night
  • 12/10/2024 Lunch Table: Army
  • 12/12/2024 Lunch Visit (SENIORS) BSU
  • 3/1/2024 FAFSA Deadline for scholarships
  • 3/1/2024 Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Deadline
  • 3/1/2024 Idaho Governor's Cup Academcy Scholarship Deadline
 
Colleges and Military Representatives Visit: Important Dates
Colleges and military representatives will be on campus during intervention and lunch on the following days to assist seniors with the application process:

  • CWI Monday 11/11/2024
  • Army Tuesday 11/12/2024
  • Army Tuesday 12/10/2024
  • BSU Thursday 12/12/2024

If you are interested in attending any of these schools or military branches, be sure to check in with them on these days.

Meeting with representatives won’t take your entire lunch break, but it will ensure you have all the necessary components for your application and financial aid.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!

 
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Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
The Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation (ILSF), was founded in 2008 to ease the financial burden Idaho Latino students face when striving towards a higher education. Workin galongside our generous community members, corporate sponses, and volunteers, we provide deserving students an opporutnity to radically chanie their lives.

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Applicands must be and Idaho resident and be of Latino descent
  • DACA are eligible
  • Deomonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service orgnizations
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5+

For questions, email info@idaholsf.com.
ILSF Scholarship Application
 
CAES Scholarship Program
Students enrolled or planning to enroll at Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, or College of Western Idaho in engineering or computer science have the chance to apply for a 4-year scholarship funded by the National Science Foundation. Eligible students can receive up to $10,000 per year to support their education in various engineering and computer science programs at BSU.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Enrolled full-time in engineering or computer science at BSU, CSI, or CWI
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Pell-grant eligible and demonstrate financial need

CAES Scholarship 11/29
 
Just for Juniors
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​ 11th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
11th Grade To-Do Checklist
Internships
Internships are one way you can apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world experience. Having hands-on experience is a great way to explore and solidify your career plans after high school.
Internships
 
SOPHOMORE SEGMENT
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​ 10th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
10th Grade To-Do Check List
Activity Tracker
Think about the activities that you participated in this year related to college, career, or self-exploration. Use the Activity Tracker below to list experiential learning activities that you have completed this year. Don’t forget to share your full experience in the space provided.
Activity Tracker
 
FOR THE FRESHMAN
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​ 9th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
9th Grade To-Do Checklist
Activity Tracker
Think about the activities that you participated in this year related to college, career, or self-exploration. Use the Activity Tracker below to list experiential learning activities that you have completed this year. Don’t forget to share your full experience in the space provided.
Activity Tracker
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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  • Oct. 30: Lunch & Learn: BSU
  • Nov. 2: Envision Idaho - University of Idaho
  • Nov. 4: 12th Grade Financial Aid Workshop 6-8 pm KHS Commons
  • Nov. 7: Lunch & Learn - Marines
  • Nov 11: CWI Lunch Visit - SENIORS
  • Nov. 12: ASVAB Interpretations - KPAC foyer
  • Nov. 12: Army Lunch Table
  • Nov. 15: Lunch & Learn: Idaho ARMY National Guard
  • Nov. 30: Idaho LAUNCH Application Priority Deadine
 
FINANICIAL AID
KHS Scholarships
Kuna Scholarships
These scholarships are exclusively for Kuna High School students and will be awarded in May.
NSI Scholarship Discovery Center
NSI Scholarship Discovery Center
  • Closing Soon
  • Idaho Scholarships
  • Scholarship Idaho
  • 2-Year College Scholarships
  • 4-Year College Scholarships
  • Career Technical Scholarships
  • And more!
StudentScholarships.org
 
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONTACTS
KHS College Admissions Directory
MILITARY RECRUITER CONTACTS
KHS Military Recruiter Dirctory
 
LET'S CHAT
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Set up a meeting with the College & Career team to discuss you or your student's specific goals.