July 2023 Newsletter
Mrs. Amy Reinmuth 
Director of College Career Counseling & Registrar
253-475-7226 x106
areinmuth@soundchristianacademy.org
New Whitworth University Program!
Whitworth University in Spokane is pleased to announce a new program designed to equip and support community-minded students from three Washington cities (Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities) to become effective multicultural eaders on campus and in their communities.
Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, the Multicultural Leadership Program will enroll 20 incoming Whitworth students per year to receive pre-college training, financial aid covering 100 percent of direct college costs, leadership training and mentoring, coursework in U.S. cultural studies, and focused preparation for post-college plans. 
The new program replaces and expands on the Act Six Leadership & Scholarship Initiative for which Whitworth was the founding college partner in 2002 and through which the university has enrolled 20 cadres of extraordinary student leaders. Click here for more information on this amazing program.

Class of 2024

  • Senior year is upon us! Some of you might be feeling nervous about this upcoming year, but I'm hoping that you are feeling excited!  So much ahead of you and I can't wait to walk through it all with you.  If you are wanting to know what to do to prepare for College Application season, here is an article about the "Top 5 College Application Tasks for the Summer Before Senior Year".  

  • Want ALL the info about the College Admissions Process?  The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) has put out their 23-24 Guide to the College Admissions Process brochure.  This 104-page document will give you all the information you ever wanted about picking, applying to, and getting accepted to all the different types of colleges out there.  

  • Prevent Summer Melt! Click on this link for a Flyer from the CollegeBoard and encourage your new senior to make the most of their summer by completing different college planning activities on BigFuture.

  • VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that a requirement for all seniors is to complete and turn in a minimum of 20 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 10, 2023 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family).  Please make sure to turn in your hours to the front office. Forms available in Mrs. Reinmuth's office or on our website.

Class of 2025

  • Thinking about college? Click here for an article including a junior year checklist to start following for merit scholarship as well as this article for college admissions - Parent Guide for College Admission: Month-by-Month Timeline.

  • Visit a College this summer! Even if you just visit a college here in Pierce County, you won't regret stepping on campus to learn more about what college life is about.  So, take the time to visit a college today or plan a trip to visit a college out of state soon. Want to know what to ask on that college visit?  This handy list of questions for visiting a college fair are also helpful at that college visit!

  • VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that a requirement for all juniors is to complete and turn in a minimum of 15 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 10, 2023 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family).  Please make sure to turn in your hours to the front office. Forms available in Mrs. Reinmuth's office or on our website.

Class of 2026

  • Community involvement: Use this summer as a great time to get involved!  Find a spot to volunteer and start being consistent with your volunteer time.  Don't forget to document your hours in the high school office!  You won't regret spending the time in your community as well as building your resume for college.

  • VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that a requirement for all sophomores is to complete and turn in a minimum of 10 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 10, 2023 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family).  Please make sure to turn in your hours to the front office. Forms available in Mrs. Reinmuth's office or on our website.

Class of 2027

  • Welcome to high school!  This newsletter comes out monthly and will be FULL of information throughout your high school career to help with getting successfully through high school at SCA as well as help in making plans for your future.  Please know that I am ALWAYS available to meet with you and discuss your high school career or your plans for post high school.

  • VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that a requirement for all freshmen is to complete and turn in a minimum of 5 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 10, 2023 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family).  Please make sure to turn in your hours to the front office. Forms available in Mrs. Reinmuth's office or on our website.

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  • CLEP Testing - Ever heard of CLEP testing?  Did you know this is a great, inexpensive way for students to check off some of those college credits?  For over 50 years, the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) has offered exams at a fraction of the price of a college course, saving you hundreds of dollars. CLEP exams let you test out of introductory courses and move to more advanced courses sooner, saving time toward your degree. Learn more at clep.collegeboard.org/.
  • College isn't for everyone!  Here at SCA we believe that God has a calling for each of our students and that doesn't always mean attending college!  This is a great article talking about some of the alternatives out there for those who don't feel led to pursue a college experience.  Deciding What to do With Your Life & Career in High School
  • FREE MONEY! My motto is that you won't receive scholarship money if you don't apply!  Several upcoming scholarships are currently located on our website.  Make sure to check back often. So many scholarships have been added recently!

  • Scholarship Search Engines: Remember, you should never have to pay for a scholarship search! A few good searches include Big Future, Fastweb, Scholarships.com, and Going Merry 
Volunteer Hours!
Did you volunteer this summer?  Work at a SCA sports camp? Or help out at your church's VBS? Don't forget to turn your hours into the front office.  You can either complete this form or have your volunteer organizer send an email to areinmuth@soundchristianacademy.org (it can't come from the student or the parent).  Remember, all high school students are required to have the following number of volunteer hours:

Seniors (20 hours)
Juniors (15 hours)
Sophomores (10 hours)
Freshmen (5 hours)
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