TRIO UB Newsletter - 11/6
 
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Attendance

If you have to miss a Saturday for any reason, you are required to make up the work from each class on Canvas. You will need to complete each classes' work by the following Wednesday at 11:59 PM. If you do not have access to the Internet please inform a staff member immediately. If you are absent for more than 5 Saturdays we will talk about exiting you from the program.

Communication

If you are going to be absent, text, call in, or email staff members.  Do not wait until Saturday afternoon to communicate your absence.  Also, be respectful of UB staff; do not text or call after 10 pm or before 7 am.

You MUST communicate with us that you will not be here!

Group 1

1st Block - Workshop
2nd Block - Writing
3rd Block - Homeroom
4th Block - Flight

Group 2

1st Block - Homeroom
2nd Block - Workshop
3rd Block - Writing
4th Block - Flight

Group 3

1st Block - Writing
2nd Block - Homeroom
3rd Block - Workshop
4th Block - Flight

Block Times

Breakfast - 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
General Meeting - 8:45 AM - 9:05 AM
Block 1 - 9:10 AM - 10:05 AM
Block 2 - 10:10 AM - 11:05 AM
Block 3 - 11:10 AM - 12:05 PM
Block 4 - 12:10 PM - 1:05 PM

Recruitment

The fourth recruitment meeting is on Saturday, November 6. If you have any friends or family members in 9-11th grade who you think would be great for TRIO UB tell them to come to check TRIO UB out this Saturday! 
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Points Leaderboard
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Hannah Williams

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Diane Williams
Ashley Rodriguez
Carolyn DeLeon
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Chigozirim Onyegbule
Erick Castro-Arellano
Oswaldo Acevedo

 

 

 

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UBjectives

Remember to send your UBjectives to Martika as soon as possible. 

Sophomore's UBjective >>
UBjectives Bonus Date: 11/6/21
UBjectives Deadline: 12/4/21


Junior's UBjective >>
Green UBjectives (page 1) Due: 12/4/21
Purple UBjectives (page 2) Due: 12/13/21


Seniors' UBjectives >>
Due Date: 12/5/21
Saturday Meeting Schedule
August 28 // Saturday Academic Meeting

September 11 // Saturday Academic Meeting

September 25 // Saturday Academic Meeting

October 2 // RECRUITS ONLY

October 9 // Saturday Academic Meeting
October 23 // Saturday Academic Meeting

November 6 // Saturday Academic Meeting

November 13 // Saturday Academic Meeting

December 4 // Saturday Academic Meeting

December 11 // Saturday Academic Meeting
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Virtual Kudos Board

If you'd like to share your kudos before our next Saturday meeting please feel free to use our new virtual Kudos board. You may post as many kudos as you like! 

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Top Ten List Scholarship

There are many scholarships and colleges that want to know the number one thing you want people to know about you. Just one? That's it? "But, I'm amazing," you say. We hear you, and we know that it's tough to narrow down your awesomeness into one measly reason.

So, inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what's truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heartstrings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count.

Need a number one reason to apply? How about the chance to win a $1,500 scholarship? Our Top Ten List Scholarship can only have one winner, so start narrowing down your own list and apply today!

Applicants must:

 - This award is for U.S. students.
 - Must be a legal U.S. resident.
  - Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
- Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.

Submission 

"Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship." (250 words or less)

The Top Ten List Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around.
Apply Now
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Riddle Me This...

What 8 letter word can have consecutive letters taken out and still remain a word until only one letter is left? 

Text Martika your answer. 

Last Riddle's answer: stapler 
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ACT Test Dates

Test Date                      |       Register Deadline
October 23, 2021         |      September 17, 2021
December 11, 2021      |      November 5, 2021
February 12, 2022        |     January 7, 2022
April 2, 2022                 |       February 25, 2022
June 11, 2022               |       May 6, 2022


SAT Test Dates

Test Date                     |       Register Deadline
October 2, 2021           |      September 3, 2021
November 6, 2021       |      October 8, 2021
December 4, 2021       |      November 4, 2021
March 12, 2022            |      February 11, 2022
May 7, 2022                 |      April 8, 2022
June 4, 2022                |       April 8, 2022

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Forensic Psychologist
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About Forensic Psychologist 

Forensic psychologists perform several duties within the legal system, including performing psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses and defendants in legal proceedings and acting as expert witnesses in court cases. They may also devise treatment plans and intervention methods for prison inmates and make recommendations for inmates' parole. These professionals typically work for community health centers, psychiatric hospitals, government agencies and correctional facilities.

Some job duties: 
 - Assess criminal defendants to provide the court with psychological evaluations concerning threat risk or recommended treatment.
 - Assist attorneys with jury selection.
 - Recommend case strategy concerning presentation of evidence and legal arguments.
 - Serve as witnesses in order to provide expert opinion regarding an individual’s mental state.
 - Conduct research regarding the emotions, behaviors and thought processes of various participants in a court case.
 - Teach forensic psychology concepts to students or other legal professionals.

National average salary: $86,959 per year

Education

Degree: Master's or Doctoral 

Degree Field: Psychology,  Forensic Psychology, 

Licenses: From the American Board of Forensic Psychology. State licenses required. 

Key Skills

Analytical skills.

Communication skills. 

Integrity. 

Interpersonal skills. 

Observational skills. 

Patience. 

Problem-solving skills.

Environment

Psychologists in private practice often set their own hours, and many work part time as independent consultants. They may work evenings or weekends to accommodate clients. Those employed in hospitals or other healthcare facilities may also have evening or weekend shifts. Most psychologists in clinics, government, industry, or schools work full-time schedules during regular business hours.
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Volunteer Opportunities 

As UBjectives deadline approaches for everyone we have had students ask the staff about volunteering. For TRIO UB, we do not have any more volunteer opportunities for this semester. However, there are plenty of options all around town! The City of Denton's website has a whole webpage of organizations that have volunteer opportunities. There is even a section where you can fill out a form to be a volunteer for the city. From my knowledge, they will email you volunteer opportunities as they come up. You may also check out the local libraries. They will typically have some options. All you need to do is call them or message them on social media and they will provide you with all the information you need. 

FOR SENIORS!
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Meningitis Shot

The meningitis vaccine protects against meningococcal disease, which is a serious bacterial illness. Many colleges and boarding schools require it to protect students living in dorms. As an UB student, you are required to show Eva Silvia proof that you have received this shot. 

If you have insurance it is highly recommended that you go to your doctor to get the shot. This would be the cheapest way for you.

If you do not have insurance you have options. You can go to the Denton County Public Health Department, CVS, or Walgreens to get the meningitis shot. However, CVS and Walgreens is pretty expensive - $75 - $150, so we recommend the Public Health Department. It will be a little wait but extremely worth it. 
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Documentation

If you have already gotten your shot all you will need to do is bring a copy of your shot record to UB. Eva Silvia will look over and make sure everything is okay. This document will then be sent to the colleges you applied for. 
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Locations

Denton Public Health Department
Address: 535 S Loop 288 #1003,
              Denton, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 349-2900
Price: $10 (without insurance) 
Times: Monday-Thursday
   7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
   1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

They are only doing it by appointment! Appointments will be two weeks out. To schedule an appointment call (# above) or use this website: https://www.dentoncounty.gov/698/Immunizations

You must have a paper copy of your shot record. 

CVS
Address: 510 W Hickory St,
                Denton, TX 76201
Phone: (940) 483-8187
Price: $150
Time: Monday - Friday
     8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

TSI Exemptions 

You need to start looking at getting your TSI scores! If you took the TSI for a dual credit class then you will need to ask your counselors for your scores. If you are exempt from the TSI you will need your ACT/SAT score instead.

The Texas Succes Initiative law requires every college entering student to demonstrate readiness in reading, writing, and math by earning an acceptable score in each area on the TSI Assessment unless you prove an exemption. The following list shows different ways students may qualify as being exempt from the TSI. Please review the exemption options below to see if you qualify.

Scores on the ACT or SAT Test

ACT Scores
Reading - Composite 23 AND English 19
Writing - Composite 23 AND English 19 
Math - Composite 23 AND Math 19 

SAT Scores
Reading - Evidence Based Reading/Writing 480 
Writing - Evidence Based Reading/Writing 480
Math - Math 530 

Scores on the STAAR test

Reading - End-of-course score of
level 2 on English III

Writing - End-of-course score of
level 2 on English III

Math - End-of-course score of
level 2 on Algebra II

Dual Credit

Depending on what college-level course(s) you have already successfully completed, you may be exempt from taking the TSI Assessment in one or more areas. A TSI Coordinator will evaluate your COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY transcript(s) to determine if the courses you have successfully completed will qualify.
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