New Iberia Senior High

Important Info

2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Semper Fidelis All American Program
Selected students and a mentor will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Battles Won Academy next July in Washington, D.C. and be honored as an All-American which is invaluable when it comes to resumes and college applications.

DAR Christopher Columbus Essay Contest
Deadline November 30, 2019

JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline January 17, 2020

ASVAB will be given on Thursday, February 27, 2019 at 7:30.
The sign up sheet is on the front counter in guidance.

FireStarter Project

The Fire Starter Project is designed specifically for 20 high school juniors enrolled in public or private high schools in Iberia Parish. The program aims to provide learning experiences in leadership, communication skills, team-building, and networking. Participants will take part in monthly seminars and/or field trips to develop skills as future leaders of their community. Applications are available in guidance.

American Legion Speech Contest

ACT Info

Intensive ACT Preparation Classes

ACT Test Dates

2019 Test Dates	Sept 14	Oct 26	Dec 14	Register at act.org
Registration Deadline	Aug 16	Sep 20	Nov 8
Late Registration Deadline	Aug 30	Oct 4	Nov 22

2020 Test Dates	Feb 8	Apr 4	Jun 13	Jul 18	Register at act.org
Registration Deadline	Jan 10	Feb 28	May 8	Jun 19
Late Registration Deadline	Jan 17	Mar 13	May 22	Jun 22

PSAT INFO

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, also referred to as the PSAT, is a standardized test that measures critical-thinking skills that are important for success in college, including critical reading, math problem-solving and writing skills. Juniors may qualify for National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competitions for college scholarships. There are three types of National Merit Scholarships: 1) National Merit Scholarships 2) Corporate-sponsored scholarships 3) College-sponsored scholarships. Sophomores and Freshmen may take the PSAT for practice. Parents should check with their employers to see if the company sponsors scholarships that are based upon PSAT/NMSQT test scores. If so, students must take the test to qualify for these scholarships. The test will be administered on Saturday, October 19^h beginning at 8:00 a.m. There is a $20 registration fee. Interested students may sign up with Mrs. Fontenot or Ms. Boutte in the guidance department. The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 10^th.

For more detailed information, visit the following sites https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

www.nationalmerit.org.