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Paw Paw Public Schools DECEMBER • JANUARY • FEBRUARY
2015-16
PRIDEProgress
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Paw Paw High School Goes to College!

College Application
Week goes live at
Paw Paw High School

GOAL #1:
Increase Student
Achievement
STRATEGY F.
EXPAND AWARENESS OF 3C 2
Research supports the
idea if students apply to
two or more colleges, they
are 40% more likely to
enroll in a college the
following fall. College
Application Week is a
nationwide initiative
designed to help students
apply to college. Several Front row: Zoe Richards, Megan McCaw, Cassidy Small, Samantha Wanders, Madi Day, Rachel Cook, Bree
Murdock; Back row: Jacob Vorce, Demetrius Vassios, Eli Toliver, Spencer Burd, Calvin Nitze
colleges and universities
waive their application
fees as part of this pro- ities to spread college to helping students pre- The computer labs at
gram. College Application awareness to the entire pare for education beyond PPHS were filled with
Week began on a small student body. Students in high school and providing determined and focused
scale in 2005 and has grades 9-12 participated in the opportunity for ALL seniors getting a jump-
quickly spread to all 50 college spirit wear days, students to apply to college. start on their future with
states. This is the 5th year played college trivia As a lead up to College the help of teachers, staff,
that the state of Michigan games, heard from their Application Week, seniors and volunteers all along
has recognized the initia- teachers and staff about listened to their coun- the way. Principal Mike
tive and the 1st year that their college experiences, selors provide tips and Dahlinger is excited about
PPHS participated. and enjoyed famous col- resources in getting pre- this initiative and exclaims,
During the week of lege fight songs. While the pared for the big week. “The college or post-sec-
October 26-October 30, entire student body After taking an interest ondary culture we have
the high school hallways enjoyed a spirit-filled survey to help them select established at Paw Paw
and classrooms were alive week of college awareness colleges, students filled High School just continues
with college-themed activ- activities, the real work out an application check- to grow. Our students see
took place inside the com- list. This checklist helped the importance of con-
puter labs where members them to gather all neces- tinuing their education
PP to two-year and four-year on an application. diploma – this initiative is
sary information required
beyond a high school
of our senior class applied
Students learned about
colleges, as well as techni-
just another step where
cal and trade programs.
all the parts required to
we can help our students
P S School, we are committed make an application achieve their goals. ”
At Paw Paw High
complete.