Please come to a meeting with your Counselors on Tuesday, 23 February, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Ramstein HS Great Hall.

We will hand out your current transcripts, which include the 7th semester grades.

This meeting will be a time to discuss the final academic preparations and requirements for graduation.

There will be time for you to learn pertinent information and ask questions you may have.

Ms. Porter and I hope to see you on Tuesday evening.

Sincerely,

Patty O. Carden
11th and 12th Grade Counselor
Ramstein High School
06371-47-7640 or 480-7640
patty.carden@eu.dodea.edu

Ramstein HS Mission Statement: To provide a varied and challenging curriculum that will allow students to be life-long learners and responsible participants in a global community.

There will be a Senior Parent / Senior Student meeting on 23 February from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Ramstein HS Great Hall.

Counselors will discuss critical transcript and graduation requirement information at that time.

Please keep in mind that the semester will be ending next week after completion of the semester exams.

Parent Conferences will then be 8 February.

In the meantime, please review the Ramstein HS graduation requirements below to ensure

you are on track to graduate.

26 specific* credits and a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.

* Specific Credits Required

4 credits in Lang Arts

3 credits in Social Studies (to include US HY, World HY or World Regions and US Government)

3 credits in Math (to include Algebra, Geometry and a higher level math)

3 credits in Science (to include Biology, and a Physics or Chemistry course)

2 credits in the same Foreign Language

2 credits in Professional Technical Studies (to include a .5 Computer course)

1 credit in Fine Arts

1.5 credits in PE

.5 credit in Health

6 Elective credits (Any HS academic credit can be used for an elective)

Please let us know if you have questions.

Sincerely,

The 12th grade Counselors ~

Patty O. Carden

Maryann Porter

11th and 12th Grade Counselors

Ramstein High School 

06371-47-7640 or 480-7640 

patty.carden@eu.dodea.edu

Ramstein HS Mission Statement: To provide a varied and challenging curriculum that will allow students to be life-long learners and responsible participants in a global community.

Fritz Walter Straße 1, 67663

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            (© German Information Center USA)

      The German Information Center USA fulfills the public diplomacy
mission of the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. To encourage American
students to get to know modern Germany, the GIC provides classroom materials
to educators in the United States.

      The purpose of the essay contest is to familiarize students with today
’s Germany. In addition, the contest offers students and their teachers an
opportunity to discuss traditional and modern German culture, language and
society.

      Detailed contest information such as rules, deadlines and the essay
questions can be found below.

      All entries must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2010.

      There will be three grade groupings for the contest: Grades 3-5,
Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. Winners will receive prizes and certificates;
their essays will appear on this website (www.germany.info), as well as the
German Information Center USA’s newsletters.

      GUIDELINES
      Students must answer the following questions for their appropriate
group:       “A World Without Climate Protection”

      2010 marks the one year anniversary of the Transatlantic Climate
Bridge, a joint commitment between Germany and the United States to invest
in newer, cleaner sources of energy can create new jobs and world-class
industries, clean up the environment and protect the climate, improve
standards of living and enhance global security. The Transatlantic Climate
Bridge aims to increase cooperation on both sides of the Atlantic and work
towards climate change solutions.

      Now imagine life without climate protection. What would the world be
like? What about your city? What would change? Would would remain the same?
What would your life be like? Would your favorite activities change or
remain the same? What about traditions? Can the Groundhog still predict the
end of Winter? Can Santa’s Workshop stay at the North Pole? Think about the
questions below as you write your essay.

      Grades 9-12: What immediate problems do you see happening through
climate change? What measures could be undertaken to reduce the risk? What
will the long-term future look like if nothing is done to clean up the
environment and protect the climate?

      Essay must be in English and in paragraph format. 500 words for Grades 6-12. (Note:
More does not mean better! Focus on the quality, not quantity.)   Students may submit only one essay per person.
 Submit entries as .doc (Microsoft Word), .pdf (Adobe Acrobat), .odt
(OpenOffice), scanned-in graphic files (jpg, etc.) or .txt (Simple Text)
files only. Email your essay to Jennifer Clardy (dz-12[at]germanembassy.us).
Entry must include the author’s name, grade level, school name and school
address at the beginning.

      RULES
      All students enrolled in 3rd through 12th grade in the U.S. are
eligible. Seniors graduating in 2010 are eligible. Students enrolled in
DoDDS schools or schools in American overseas territories with APO mailing
addresses are eligible. Homeschooled students are also eligible.

      Each essay must be the sole work of the author.

      Entries may be submitted by individual writers or by their teachers.

      Entries must include the name of the student & teacher/advisor, the
grade level of student, the email address of student & teacher, and a postal
address for the student & teacher. This information enables the GIC USA to
quickly award prizes and prize packages. No personal or contact information
will be handed over to a third party.

      Only electronically submitted essays will be accepted.    Submitted entries will become the property of the German Information
Center USA; they may appear in GIC USA or associated publications.  The decision of the panel of judges from the German Information Center
USA and German Embassy Washington is final.

      Students are encouraged to review spelling, grammar and punctuation.   Receipt of essays will be confirmed by email. Please contact us if you
do not receive a confirmation within a week.

      DEADLINE for entries is April 15, 2010. Winners will be notified by
May 15, 2010.

      CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
      Winners will be determined by a panel of judges from the German
Information Center USA and the German Embassy Washington. Entries will be
judged based on their content, style and grammar.
 Successful entries will:

      Follow the guidelines.

      Show that student has done research on her/his subject

      Include the author’s own opinions

      Demonstrate superb critical and creative thinking

      PRIZES

      Amazon.com gift certificates will be awarded to first place winners in
each age group.

      1st place – grades 9 – 12: $100 bookstore gift certificate

      For Teachers or Advisors of 1st place winners:      $100 bookstore gift certificate for classroom resources

      In addition, 10 runners-up will receive a package from the German
Information Center USA.

      Good luck!

Theta_Rho_Talent_Hunt_Online_Letter_20101

Dear Seniors, Parents, and Teachers,

Please notice the attached Theta Rho Scholarship and Talent Hunt Opportunities for our students.  The scholarships offered are $1000.00 each.

The winner of the Talent Hunt Competition will record a performance to compete at the 13th International District level.  The winner of that competition receives a cash prize, and the Theta Rho Chapter will sponsor their trip (airfare & hotel accommodations) to Raleigh, N.C. to perform at the national convention in July.  All performers at the national convention will receive scholarship support from our International Headquarters.

If you have any questions please call LTC Matt Coleman (430-4263).

Patty O. Carden

11th and 12th Grade Counselor

Ramstein High School

06371-47-7640 or 480-7640

patty.carden@eu.dodea.edu

Ramstein HS Mission Statement:  To provide a varied and challenging curriculum that will allow students to be life-long learners and responsible participants in a global community.

Attached to this message is the application for the 2010 KMC CGOC College Scholarship Program.  Applications MUST be post-marked no later than April 9, 2010.

The application form may be typed or filled out using a black pen (please

write legibly).   Applicants will also be required to submit the following

supporting documentation:

1.  A 300 to 500 word essay

2.  A letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, supervisor, or mentor 3.  Official copy of your high school transcript.

The topic and details of the essay are provided on Page 3 of the application.  Failure to complete all sections of this application form, the letter of recommendation, the official high school transcript, or the essay may lead to your application being found ineligible.

Terms and Conditions:

Application Submission

Any applications received with a post-mark after April 9, 2010 will not be accepted.  Mail the attached form, along with the essay, letter of recommendation, and high school transcript to:

KMC CGOC SCHOLARSHIPS

Ramstein Community Center

435 SVS/SVYR Box 45

APO AE 09094

Note:  High school transcripts must be in a sealed envelope that is stamped by the administration office.

COMPLIANCE

Should the applicant receive a scholarship but fail to comply with the following, the scholarship will default to the next applicant.

Applicants must:

. Graduate during the Spring or Summer of 2010.

. Verify which university you will be attending by July 25, 2010.

For more details, please see the attached application form.

//  SIGNED //

CHRISTINA P. PEREZ, Capt, USAF

KMC CGOC President

Ramstein AB, Germany

DSN:  480-9890 / 480-6435

ATTACHMENT

After this week the price of a cap and gown will increase from $28 to $50

Students must have a cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony in June.

Mr. Williams

2010 PDK Germany Application