High School Programs Newsletter | Volume 62 December 15, 2023

Boletín de programas de la escuela secundaria |

Volumen 62|15 de diciembre de 2023

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Winter Closure


Happy Holidays Riverbats! 


We hope after finals you are able to get some much needed rest, relaxation, and time with your friends and family. ACC will be closed from December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024. Before you close your laptop for good, be sure you register for spring courses and make a plan for payment so you can stay on track!

Cierre de invierno


¡Felices fiestas Riverbats!


Esperamos que después de los exámenes finales pueda descansar, relajarse y pasar tiempo con sus amigos y familiares. ACC estará cerrado del 22 de diciembre de 2023 al 2 de enero de 2024. Antes de cerrar su computadora portátil definitivamente, asegúrese de registrarse en los cursos de primavera y haga un plan de pago para que pueda mantenerse al día.

Follow Steps Below for Fall Grades!

Students wanting to check final semester grades can go through online services. If you have any questions please get with your ACC High School Advisor.

My ACC – Grades

Scholarships for Dual Credit Students

Deadline is Friday, January 5th

acc scholarships

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Nicolas Newkirk Endowed Scholarship

Purpose: To assist students enrolled in the ACC Dual Credit Program

Criteria:

• Submit an essay of 250-500 words explaining how this financial assistance would help you to explore ideas and find your passion by taking ACC college courses while in high school.

• Financial need as determined by the ACC General Scholarship Application.

Terms of Scholarship:

1. Students must enroll in at least three hours during the semester of the award and earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.50.

2. Scholarship must be used within the semester awarded.

https://austincc.academicworks.com/opportunities/7683

Beca dotada Nicolas Newkirk


Propósito: Ayudar a los estudiantes matriculados en el Programa de Crédito Dual de ACC

Criterios:


• Envíe un ensayo de 250 a 500 palabras que explique cómo esta asistencia financiera lo ayudaría a explorar ideas y encontrar su pasión al tomar cursos universitarios de ACC mientras está en la escuela secundaria.

• Necesidad financiera según lo determinado por la Solicitud de Beca General de ACC.


Términos de la beca:

1. Los estudiantes deben inscribirse en al menos tres horas durante el semestre del premio y obtener un GPA semestral mínimo de 2.50.

2. La beca deberá utilizarse dentro del semestre otorgado.


https://austincc.academicworks.com/opportunities/7683

Career Scholars

The All-Inclusive Scholarship Program

Austin Community College’s new, all-inclusive scholarship program supports students focused on starting a career immediately after ACC. Career Scholars receive financial and academic support while working toward a certificate or associate degree in an approved area of study. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees — for a total of $5,000 disbursed over a period of up to 3 years — and ensures recipients have the guidance and support they need to reach their goals.



El programa de becas todo incluido

El nuevo programa de becas integral de Austin Community College apoya a los estudiantes enfocados en comenzar una carrera inmediatamente después de ACC. Los Career Scholars reciben apoyo financiero y académico mientras trabajan para obtener un certificado o un título asociado en un área de estudio aprobada. La beca cubre el costo de la matrícula y las tarifas (por un total de $5,000 desembolsados ​​durante un período de hasta 3 años) y garantiza que los beneficiarios tengan la orientación y el apoyo que necesitan para alcanzar sus objetivos.

Enjoy some Holiday Fun!

Tickets for the 59th annual Austin Trail of Lights are ON SALE! Join us now through December 23, 2023 and get ready to experience the magic.


Zilker Park

2100 Barton Springs Rd.

Austin, TX 78746


Self-Care Holiday Tips!

Community Resources Ways to Find Help /
Recursos comunitarios Formas de encontrar ayuda
community resources
Opt-In To Receive More on Community Resources / Inscríbase para recibir más sobre los recursos comunitarios
Help is available. Contact our Student Advocacy Center | scprogram@austincc.edu

Foundation Communities is continuing to provide enrollment assistance. Now is a great time to secure a health care plan. Open enrollment is (November 1, 2022-January 15, 2023). Schedule an appointment or visit a Prosper Center. Español

Hays-Caldwell Women's Center provides 24-hour crisis HELPLine & free confidential services to victims of violence for the residents of Hays & Caldwell county.
512-396-4357


Capital Area Counseling offers affordable sliding scale counseling (individual sessions from $15 to $60). 512-302-1000

Emergency food resources
ACC Community Resources / Recursos comunitarios de ACC
Visit Central Texas Foodbank for Food Assistance / Visite Central Texas Foodbank para obtener asistencia alimentaria
Food Distribution on ACC Campuses
Important Dates! / ¡Fechas importantes!

DEC 22 (Winter Break Holiday - No classes; college closed) JAN 02 (All college offices open at 8 a.m.)



22 DE DICIEMBRE (Vacaciones de invierno - No hay clases; universidad cerrada) 

02 DE ENERO (Todas las oficinas de la universidad abren a las 8 a.m.)



Important Spring Dates!

January 3 - Same Day Pay begins. Tuition is due at 11:59 p.m.


January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (college closed)


January 16 - Spring semester classes (16-week and first 8-week) begin

Keep Updated on COVID-19 / Manténgase actualizado sobre COVID-19
Visit ACC’s COVID-19 Informational website for the latest updates about how ACC is responding to COVID-19 and details about fall classes and new health and safety measures.

Visite el sitio web informativo sobre COVID-19 de ACC para obtener las últimas actualizaciones sobre cómo está respondiendo ACC al COVID-19 y detalles sobre las clases de otoño y las nuevas medidas de salud y seguridad.
This newsletter is produced by the Office of College and High School Relations at Austin Community College. Send feedback to collegenow@austincc.edu or yvette.flores@austincc.edu.

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