Waverly Central Schools

SUNY Application Portal is Now Open for the Fall of 2025! Seniors If you are planning on applying to a SUNY institution, the 2025 application is now available. Please visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/ to apply. To view a presentation to learn the steps to applying and filling out the SUNY Application, you may visit https://engage.suny.edu/share/recording?id=c63af387-e1e8-46b4-aa2a-9b2d7c90161d. To view the 2024 SUNY Viewbook and learn more about each SUNY College and University please visit https://www.nxtbook.com/suny/sunysystems/viewbook_2024/. For additional information about SUNY College Fairs, Financial Aid Sessions, Educational Opportunity Program Information, and to view important forms and publications, please visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/learn-more/forms-and-publications/. Please contact your Guidance Counselor for additional information.

This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com

The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 29th. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The fee for the SAT exam is $68. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays. Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application. Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores. Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores. By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections(TM) feature of the free BigFuture School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department

The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 22nd. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The exam is open to Juniors and Sophomores. Priority will be given to the Junior class. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. The fee for the PSAT exam is $18.00. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." What Is the PSAT? The PSAT/NMSQT (short for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an opportunity for students to practice for the SAT. You can take the PSAT a total of three times in high school but only once per year. Most students take the test their Junior year, with some taking it as a Sophomore as well. PSAT scores are designed to predict your SAT scores and gauge your college readiness. By taking the PSAT, you will learn which areas you should focus on when studying for the SAT and will be better equipped to score well on the SAT. The PSAT is also the qualifying test for a National Merit Scholarship. Juniors who take the test must score in the top 1% to move on as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship, you may visit https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61. To learn more about the PSAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department

Early Degree/Associate's Degree Presentation - 9/20/2024 On Friday, September 20th, Mr. Brent Doane from Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) will be visiting Waverly to present information about the Early Degree/Associate's Degree program. This will take place in the High School Cafeteria from 2:30-3:10. Students in grades 9-11 that are interested in attending to learn more about earning their Early Degree should sign up in the Guidance Department by Thursday, 9/19 at 3:00 p.m. The presentation is also open to any parents/guardians that would like to learn more about the Early Degree. Early Degree is an option for ambitious high school students to complete the requirements for an Associate’s Degree while in high school. Early Degree students combine Concurrent Enrollment courses with CollegeNow Online courses, and occasionally on-campus and Advanced Placement courses, to fulfill an Associate’s Degree’s 60+ credits. Most courses are concurrent enrollment courses taken at the high school, allowing students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit for the same course. Requirements unavailable at the high school are taken online or on campus. Early Degree is an academically rigorous option that appeals to mature, highly motivated students. The average Early Degree student graduates with honors from Tompkins Cortland with an average GPA of 3.54. Those who pursue the Early Degree should be certain of their college major and career goals, skilled at time management, ready to enter college at junior-level coursework, and willing to dedicate the required time, energy, and money to earning the required credits. A few college-credit courses may be available to students in their freshman or sophomore year. However, most courses are for juniors and seniors. CollegeNow Online courses are also for qualified juniors and seniors. (With their guidance counselor’s recommendation, students may begin online courses the summer after sophomore year.) To learn more about the Early Degree Program through TC3, you may visit https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/early-degree.

2025-2026 FAFSA & TAP Application for Seniors and families - With the new academic year underway, HESC is planning for the release of the 2025-26 TAP application. The US Department of Education (ED) announced that the 2025-26 FAFSA will be accessible nationwide starting December 1, 2024. Prior to this, a select number of students will have limited access in October and November. To streamline the college financial aid process and minimize confusion for students and families, the 2025-26 New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application will be released on December 1, 2024, to align with the 2025-26 FAFSA. This release aims to simplify the application process by aligning TAP availability with FAFSA's timeline. What Students Can Do Now Students can sign up to receive TAP Alerts to be notified when the 2025-26 TAP application opens. If you haven't already, students will need to create a HESC Account in order to access the TAP application when it becomes available.

The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 29th. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The fee for the SAT exam is $68. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays. Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application. Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores. Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores. By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections(TM) feature of the free BigFuture School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department

The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 22nd. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The exam is open to Juniors and Sophomores. Priority will be given to the Junior class. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. The fee for the PSAT exam is $18.00. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." What Is the PSAT? The PSAT/NMSQT (short for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an opportunity for students to practice for the SAT. You can take the PSAT a total of three times in high school but only once per year. Most students take the test their Junior year, with some taking it as a Sophomore as well. PSAT scores are designed to predict your SAT scores and gauge your college readiness. By taking the PSAT, you will learn which areas you should focus on when studying for the SAT and will be better equipped to score well on the SAT. The PSAT is also the qualifying test for a National Merit Scholarship. Juniors who take the test must score in the top 1% to move on as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship, you may visit https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61. To learn more about the PSAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department

On Friday, September 20th, Mr. Brent Doane from Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) will be visiting Waverly to present information about the Early Degree/Associate's Degree program. This will take place in the High School Cafeteria from 2:30-3:10. Students in grades 9-11 that are interested in attending to learn more about earning their Early Degree should sign up in the Guidance Department by Thursday, 9/19 at 3:00 p.m. The presentation is also open to any parents/guardians that would like to learn more about the Early Degree. Early Degree is an option for ambitious high school students to complete the requirements for an Associate’s Degree while in high school. Early Degree students combine Concurrent Enrollment courses with CollegeNow Online courses, and occasionally on-campus and Advanced Placement courses, to fulfill an Associate’s Degree’s 60+ credits. Most courses are concurrent enrollment courses taken at the high school, allowing students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit for the same course. Requirements unavailable at the high school are taken online or on campus. Early Degree is an academically rigorous option that appeals to mature, highly motivated students. The average Early Degree student graduates with honors from Tompkins Cortland with an average GPA of 3.54. Those who pursue the Early Degree should be certain of their college major and career goals, skilled at time management, ready to enter college at junior-level coursework, and willing to dedicate the required time, energy, and money to earning the required credits. A few college-credit courses may be available to students in their freshman or sophomore year. However, most courses are for juniors and seniors. CollegeNow Online courses are also for qualified juniors and seniors. (With their guidance counselor’s recommendation, students may begin online courses the summer after sophomore year.) To learn more about the Early Degree Program through TC3, you may visit https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/early-degree.

Just a few days left to get your yard signs, fatheads and more to help support Cheerleading! All Fall sports are included in the sports collection, even recreation. Click the link below to visit the site and place your order! As always, we thank you for your support. https://stadiumvisualsfundrasiers-waverlywolverines.square.site

Waverly CSD is in need of Substitute Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors. Contact Transportation Director Rich McIntosh at 607-565-8114 if interested in joining the WCSD Transportation Team!

In collaboration with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Waverly Central Schools is proud to announce the opening of a Food Bank at the Chemung Innovation Center, located at 71 North Street in Chemung. The Food Bank is open on Thursdays, from 12:00PM - 2:00PM, or by appointment. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Tompkins Cortland Community College will be hosting a College Fair on Tuesday, October 15th. The times are 11 a.m.-1 p.m.and 6-7:30 p.m.

WARP Information for Families This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com

We would like to share with you Senator Gillibrand’s Service Academy Night, which will take place on Monday, September 30th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center, Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello Building at 101 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY, 13210. Attached is the Central New York and North Country Service Academy Night flyer with further details and information. They welcome students, parents and guardians, and school counselors to attend the Virtual Service Academy Night and meet representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Please RSVP through Eventbrite for our Syracuse event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-central-and-northern-ny-service-academy-night-tickets-1008563098377 This event is an opportunity to learn about the unique academic and career opportunities offered through our nation’s service academies. Students who attend the service academies graduate with a top-tier education, strong leadership experience, and a commission as an officer. Moreover, they will join a proud tradition of leadership and selfless service to our nation. A panel of Academy representatives will provide an overview of the admission process, daily life of a cadet/midshipman, and various paths to officership. If you are interested in attending their other Service Academy Informational nights, you can join at: Western New York, September 10th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-western-new-york-service-academy-night-tickets-1008541293157 Rochester, September 12th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-finger-lake-region-service-academy-night-tickets-1008539467697 Long Island, September 13th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-long-island-region-service-academy-night-tickets-1008553880807 Lower Hudson Valley, September 18th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-lower-hudson-valley-region-service-academy-night-tickets-1008545626117 Albany, September 18th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-capital-region-service-academy-night-tickets-1008551132587 New York City, September 24th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-senator-gillibrands-new-york-city-service-academy-informational-night-tickets-1009572617877?aff=oddtdtcreator Contact our Service Academy Nominations team at nominations@gillibrand.senate.gov should you have questions about the nominations process or federal service academies in general. Isabella Moo-Garcia she/her/hers | Central New York Regional Deputy Director, Military Constituent Affairs Liaison Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

What a great first day! It was good to have everyone back! We have some openings in various courses at the high school: Are you over the age of 15 and want to be a certified Lifeguard? We have openings in that course! This class is from 2:40-3:15pm. Are you interested in Carpentry or Agricultural Sciences? We have openings in these courses also! This would require spending period s 1 and 2 at Chemung daily. We also have openings in Computer Science (period 1A), engineering courses, and various math classes. There is also a late start option for online college coursework at TC3 beginning in October. Please reach out to your counselor if you need a schedule change or want something in your schedule for the school year. Next week we will begin Open Campus for Lunch Periods for grade 11 and 12 students. Look for a permission slip to come home with your student tomorrow. Next week will also begin Senior Privileges for those students that qualify in grade 12. Junior Privileges for grade 11 will begin after the first 5 week grade progress reports. These are also merit and attendance based and will be for those who qualify. Both Open Campus and Privilege periods are with parent permission ONLY. Please return any Emergency/Registration forms, and any Parking Registration forms as soon as possible. Tonight we have our JVVolleyball team at Sayre HS, playing Oneonta beginning at 5:30pm;, with Varsity immediately following. We also have our Boys Golf team competing at Shepard Hills this afternoon, and our Varsity Boys Soccer team under the lights at the stadium beginning at 7apm. Come on out and support out teams!

Waverly Students Taking an Online TC3 Course this Fall - Tutoring Available! The Baker Center for Learning would like to inform you about our free tutoring and academic support services. Below is our schedule, available at Library | Tompkins Cortland Community College, along with some helpful information. To look up when a tutor is available for a particular course, please visit: Tutoring Schedule | Tompkins Cortland Community College. BCL Online Tutoring for all Tutoring Centers: Accounting and Business: Monday and Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Math and Science: Monday and Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Writing: Monday and Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nursing: Email Scott Bennett at smb066@tompkinscortland.edu BCL Online Tutoring Access: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a5ecae149167d477da450023fde1e21d2%40thread.tacv2/General?groupId=bb19b452-7de8-430f-9e60-debd87fb27d6&tenantId=8df4046f-d9e6-488a-82fa-84452f0aad49 In the General Chat, simply type in the course in which you are seeking help and a tutor will assist you. FAQ Essay Drop Off Service Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bwT0jebZikiC-oRFLwqtSXBfkJXr2rRPnKqMot81O4FUMERYVE1OWFo2VVdXMEk5TTcwTU04MlRZSyQlQCN0PWcu Digital Media and Art Tutoring: A specialized service available to support students in course work in any digital media and/or art course. We assist all Graphic Design, Photography, and New Media majors, as well as non-art majors enrolled in an art course. Tutoring includes support in Adobe Creative Cloud apps, traditional media, art history, time management, or even just an extra eye on a project before a critique. Tutoring is available both in-person/on campus in Lab Room 132, as well as online through BCL Online Tutoring. Visit http://tinyurl.com/dmatutor for the schedule. Assistance Available to Help Students Improve Academic Performance Free individual sessions are available to help students improve their academic performance. Students can get assistance with managing time, staying organized, reading texts, taking notes, learning new material, preparing for tests, and taking tests. To make an appointment for a session, contact me at either smb066@tompkinscortland.edu or at (607)844-8222, Extension 4416. Good luck this semester and please don’t hesitate to contact the College with any questions at: Scott Bennett Coordinator of Tutoring and Accommodation Services Ph: (607)844-8222, ext. 4416 Tompkins Cortland Community College

Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and more thanks to M&T Bank and Catholic Charities of Tioga County! If interested, please review the attached flyer for details.

SAT registration is open for the 2024-25 testing year. Many colleges consider SAT scores as part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a valid way to show what you've learned. Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. It can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships. Register at www.collegeboard.org. *Please Note - Waverly is not a testing site. Students may take the SAT exam at a surrounding school district (Sayre, Athens, Tioga, etc.) **When registering for an SAT exam, students must enter Waverly's CEEB Code number which is 335845 so that we can receive your scores. ***SAT scores are entered on a student's transcript. If student's do not want their scores on their transcript, the Guidance Department must have written permission from a parent/guardian to have them removed. Please be advised that Colleges and Universities may ask that your SAT scores be sent officially even if you request that they are taken off of your high school transcript. Please contact your Guidance Counselor with questions.

SUNY Application Portal is Now Open for the Fall of 2025! Seniors - If you are planning on applying to a SUNY institution, the 2025 application is now available. Please visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/ to apply. To view a presentation to learn the steps to applying and filling out the SUNY Application, you may visit https://engage.suny.edu/share/recording?id=c63af387-e1e8-46b4-aa2a-9b2d7c90161d. To view the 2024 SUNY Viewbook and learn more about each SUNY College and University please visit https://www.nxtbook.com/suny/sunysystems/viewbook_2024/. For additional information about SUNY College Fairs, Financial Aid Sessions, Educational Opportunity Program Information, and to view important forms and publications, please visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/learn-more/forms-and-publications/. Please contact your Guidance Counselor for additional information.