February and March mark course selection time for 8th graders entering high school. This is a great opportunity to introduce New Hampshire Scholars to 8th graders and their parents. Middle school counselors will begin talking to students about the importance of their high school transcript, which courses to enroll in, why rigorous courses are critical to both colleges and employers and the need to start career exploration.
Middle schools are encouraged to connect with one or more of the district's business and community partners to extend this message. Find an interested business partner on the NH Scholars Champion page.
Download the 8th grade PowerPoint presentation and distribute the four year planner so students can sign on as a NH Scholar before entering high school.
The New Hampshire Scholars Leadership Board has been developed to provide leadership and oversight regarding critical decisions to the initiative's statewide sustainability plan. The Board consists of key figures from the education and business community, including leaders from K-12, Higher Education and local businesses.
The Board assumes short-term goals of endorsing the program with colleagues to continually increase the number of active business volunteers and schools districts. Long-term goals include acting as an advocate for sustainable funding,
advising strategies to appropriately align NH Scholars with higher
education and business community expectations and to increase visibility and encourage other key constituents to engage in this statewide effort.
The Board consists of:
Chair, Dr. Paul LeBlanc, President, Southern New Hampshire University
Tom Raffio, President/CEO, Northeast Delta Dental
Jim Roche, President, NH Business & Industry Association
Douglas Wenners, President, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NH
Dr. Richard Gustafson, Chancellor, Community College System of NH
Mary Heath, Dean, School of Education, Southern NH University
Representative Emma Rous, Chair House Education Committee
Senator Amanda Merrill, Vice Chair Senate Education Committee
Marjorie Chiafery, Superintendent, Merrimack School District
Dr. Thomas Brennan, Superintendent, Manchester School District
Dr. Elaine Cutler, Superintendent, Litchfield School District
Dr. Virginia Barry, Commissioner of NH Department of Education
Ex Officio Members:
Tom Horgan, President/CEO, NH College & University Council
Deborah Scire, Executive Director, Campus Compact for NH
Scott Power, Director, New Hampshire Scholars Initiative (NHCUC)
Read the press release announcing the Board here.
Twelve school districts participating in the New Hampshire Scholars Program honored four hundred forty-three (443) seniors last June. All of these seniors were recognized at Award Ceremonies at their respective high schools. College admission representatives from New Hampshire institutions provided opening congratulatory remarks to the students. Recipients received gold medallions to wear at graduation, a foil seal emblem for their diploma and electronic indication on their transcript. For complete list of recipients, click here.
|
High School |
Number of Scholars |
| Belmont |
26 |
Claremont (Stevens)
|
27 |
Fall Mountain Reg.
|
11 |
| Franklin |
1 |
| Gilford |
26 |
Kingswood Reg.
|
14 |
| Lin-Wood |
18 |
Litchfield (Campbell)
|
17 |
Nashua North
|
136 |
Nashua South
|
116 |
| Newmarket |
13 |
| Newport |
17 |
Winnisquam Reg.
|
20 |
| Total |
443 | |
Not recognizing this year: Hillsboro-Deering, Laconia, Manchester and Merrimack
|
Click
here for the full press release.
2009 Winnisquam Reg. Scholars 2009 Stevens HS Scholars
Nashua High School North Scholars
Partnerships between businesses and schools are growing in numbers and importance, often determining the success of schools and the health of the community. Nationwide, there are an estimated 400,000 partnerships involving more than 7 million volunteers in our nation's schools. The effort to establish high standards and work ready skills continues to be a priority of the business and education community. Today's education that results in student success, inside and outside the classroom, does not occur by accident. It happens through planning by everyone to develop shared visions and strategies to carry the collaboration.
Business volunteers help students understand the career options and monetary benefits of taking rigorous courses. 70% of the 30 fastest-growing jobs will require an education beyond high school. 40% of all new jobs will require at least an associate's degree.
Total college-level job openings between 1990-2008 will nearly equal the number of college educated entrants to the workforce.
Check out the streaming video on the WMUR Money segment with Fred Kocher and Scott Power on the importance of school/business partnerships.
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) is proud to partner with the New Hampshire Forum on the Future (NHFOF) and the
New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) to administer the New Hampshire Scholars Program. This Program encourages students to take a rigorous curriculum to prepare them for a future that will demand strong and flexible thinking skills - whether they decide to start their careers after they graduate or continue their education beyond high school. For those who are thinking about going to college, solid preparation is essential.
