3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 221, 241
Fax: (724) 693-9843
South Fayette Township School District

High School Enrichment

Algebra I, Algebra II Geometry and Trigonometry Exam

Gannon University
Sunday, April 20, 2008

Open to current sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing a career in the fields of engineering and computer science
Scholarship Awards to Gannon University:

First Place - $3,000 per year; a total value of $12,000
Second Place - $ 2,000 per year; a total value of $8,000
Third Place - $1,000 per year; a total value of $4,000

Registration due to Gannon University by April 16, 2008
See Mrs. Quirk for details or contact Office of Admissions at (800)426-6668 or admissions@gannon.edu

SUMMER OF 2008 ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are many enrichment opportunities available to high school students during the summer months. Students participating in these programs gain invaluable experience in a field of their choosing and an advantage in the college application process.  Information regarding summer programs is posted outside of the Enrichment Room (Mrs. Quirk’s room AB218). Please continue to check for updates. Watch the application deadlines and apply as early as possible to these programs. Please see the websites listed for program dates and details.

The George Washington University

6 week pre-college programs/10 day mini-courses

  • Law & Evidence
  • Photojournalis
  • Election Politics
  • Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

    Advanced Placement/Early Decision

                National High School Game Academy

                Pre-College Fine Arts Program

    • Architecture
    • Art
    • Design 
    • Drama
    • Music

Early College at Maine College of Art 

A Summer Visual Arts Experience for High School Students

Summer and Academic Year Programs in China

1-800-677-2773

NATIONAL VOCABULARY CHAMPIONSHIP

National Vocabulary Championship

South Fayette Students Advance to Pittsburgh Area Championship

On Friday, November 2, 2007, seventy-five students from South Fayette High School participated in the National Vocabulary Championship Qualifying Exam. Students took the one hour exam throughout the school day and some even stayed after school on Friday afternoon to take the test. The students prepared for the exam individually through studying vocabulary strategies on the website www.winwithwords.com.

Based on their performance on the exam, Stephanie Boehmer and Katie Terrell will represent South Fayette High School in the Pittsburgh Area Championship on Monday, January 14, 2008. where the winner will receive $5000 toward college tuition, the title of NVC Pittsburgh Area Champion, and a trip to Los Angeles (along with a parent or guardian) to compete in the NVC Finals in March 2008.

The Citywide Championship will be held at Keystone Oaks High School at 5:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the school parking lot and doors will open to parents, teachers and all other guests at 5:00 pm. at Keystone Oaks High School.