Julian Emerson Brown Conservation Scholarship

The Julian Emerson Brown Conservation Scholarship has been set up to award $1000 annually to a senior who is interested in majoring in Natural Resources Conservation.  This application is due no later than March 31, 2017.

Julian Emerson Brown Scholarship Information and Application

Welcome to High School, Eighth Grade Parents!

The next four years are going to be an amazing time for you and your eighth grader.  We are so excited to have your family join our family, and together, we are making the Circle the place to be!  This web page is going to be a major part of your student's academic success going forward and this entry is the beginning of that.  We are including the Powerpoint Presentation that was used at the Rising Ninth Grade Parent Night held on Thursday, 1/26/2017.

While you are here, please enter your email in the "Follow By Email" box on the right hand side of the page.  Three quick steps will keep you totally knowledgeable for all of the challenges of having a high schooler will bring.  This is going to be a great journey, and we are thrilled to be on the same team with you!

Move On When Ready Information Meeting #2

In December, we had a full meeting about Move On When Ready, the program that allows students to take college classes before they graduate from high school- free of charge.  At that meeting, the following documents were given and documents used:

MOWR Info. PowerPoint
MOWR Intent to Participate & Policies and Procedures
SAT Brochure
ACT Brochure

Click on any of these to see the full document.

At every point in the process, students and parents will have questions that need answering.  On Thursday (2/2) evening at 6 pm, the Guidance Office will be available to field questions in an open forum for parents and students.  This will allow us to talk about the next steps.

** If you are considering Georgia State University (formerly known as Perimeter), you must take either an SAT or an ACT.  There is only one more chance to take each of these tests before the May 1st deadline.  The two links above "SAT Brochure" and "ACT Brochure" will help you to see when the last day to sign up for the March 11th (SAT) and April 8th (ACT) are.  Please register for one or both of these tests ASAP and make sure to designate that the scores go to Georgia State when registering.  All other colleges that students from SCHS typically go to can use the Accuplacer if there is not an SAT nor ACT score available.

Here Is a Scholarship for Female Teacher-Wannabes

Delta Kappa Gamma is pleased to be able to offer our Grant-In-Aid again this year for a graduating FEMALE senior who is an aspiring educator. This application is due no later than March 24, 2017.

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Application

Walton EMC Washington Youth Tour

Are you looking for an amazing summer learning opportunity that involves an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC the week of June 8-15?  This incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes in Washington, DC is a great resume building experience that only four Walton EMC customers' sophomores or juniors will get.  Why not a Social Circle student or two?!  Applications are due to Walton EMC by February 10, 2017.  For an application and more information, please click on the link below:

Walton EMC Washington Youth Tour Information

PSAT Results Are Coming Home this Week

On Tuesday, January 24th, freshman and Sophomores will get their PSAT score reports, and juniors will get theirs on Wednesday.  Use this guide to help interpret what you have.

Parent Guide to Understanding PSAT Results

Also, your student qualifies to receive high quality, tailor-made SAT Test Prep from Khan Academy.  The link below will tell you how to connect to this invaluable resource.

Link Your PSAT Results to Khan Academy for Great Test Prep

Why Aren't They Telling Seniors Honor Graduate Status?

I know that we are all on pins and needles about honor graduate status.  We are looking forward to making that information available to students as soon as we finish receiving MOWR grades from students who have taken classes this past semester at one of our local colleges.  To date, we have gotten all grades from Georgia State, Athens Tech, and Toccoa Falls.  If you went to one of these last semester, we have your grades.  After all of these grades (which count in the calculations) are entered on the transcript, we will verify accuracy and then release this information.  Accuracy is our first priority.  Thanks!

Veterinary Camp at UGA

Do you know a rising junior, rising senior, or rising college freshman that is interested in the veterinary profession? UGA's VetCAMP (Veterinary Career Aptitude and Mentoring Program) may be a great opportunity for them take advantage of over the summer.

VetCAMP will house up to 52 high school students on UGA’s campus for seven days. During the program, students will be involved in various activities aimed at evaluating their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, providing mentorship and helping them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path.

The application is due January 27, 2017 and can be found online at http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp.

Columbus State University Is Coming to The Circle

Columbus State University, nestled in one of the South's up-and-coming tourist destinations, Columbus, Georgia, offers over 65 undergraduate and 30 graduate degrees in the fine arts and humanities, business, education, nursing, social sciences and more. They’re located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and occupy two unique campuses just minutes apart from each other. With over 100 clubs and 16 Division II athletic teams, students will find a number of ways to be involved, acquire leadership skills, and show school spirit. SCHS students are invited to explore the many opportunities Columbus State provides and see why over 8,200 students have made CSU their First Choice.  

On January 26th, during Redskin Advisement, Cedricia Thomas from the CSU Office of Admission will be at Social Circle to meet with 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade students who register for this event (form below).  Only students who register for this event will be allowed to attend.

CSU Meeting Registration Form

SCIENTISTA at Kennesaw State University

On February 20, 2017, Kennesaw State University will host SCIENTISTA, an on-campus outreach program geared to introducing young women to high demand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs at KSU, which lead to high demand career opportunities later on.

SCIENTISTA is an all women event open to 100 young women in high school. The event consists of meeting with women who have established themselves in the STEM career field. Students will learn everything from admission requirements, financial aid, advising, campus life, housing, and much more! During the day, students will have the opportunity to meet current KSU faculty, staff, and students! Below are the details of the event:

When: Monday, February 20, 2017
Time: 8:30am to 3:15pm
Where: Kennesaw State University - Marietta Campus
Attendees: High School Females (grades 9th - 12th)

Tentative Schedule:
8:30am - Check-in
9:00am - Welcome/Kickoff
10:00am - Careers in STEM
10:30am - Campus Tour
11:00am - Lunch at Stingers
11:45am - Organization Fair
12:20pm - 2:30pm - STEM Breakout Sessions
3:00pm - Group Picture
3:15pm - Wrap up and last Q&A


Register for SCIENTISTA

Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. in the Marietta Campus Joe Mack Wilson Student Center 2nd floor with the program beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please dress accordingly for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes, as you will be walking around our beautiful campus! If you need special assistance, please give us a call as soon as possible at 470-578-6500.

Campus events are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. You will be notified via email and/or phone should a cancellation occur. Special weather statements can also be viewed through the Kennesaw State University website. Should the University be closed, all campus tours and events will be canceled.

Should you have any questions about SCIENTISTA - Marietta Campus, please call 470-578-6500 or email VisitKSU@kennesaw.edu.

SCIENTISTA Event for Women Information

Heads-Up on Over 100 Scholarship Opportunities

Mr. Kulp received an email from  Megan Martin, coordinator for 2017 Scholarships at North Georgia Community Foundation.

I am writing you to introduce myself as your contact at the North Georgia Community Foundation for scholarship opportunities that our donors have made available.  Through their generosity, we have over 100 scholarships every year that we manage the scholarship process for.

I encourage you to have a look at the list of scholarships we hold here (www.ngcf.org/scholarships). The type of scholarship  and guidelines will vary, but our hope is that your students will find they are eligible for some and will apply for them. All of the applications we manage are online, but you will also see other organizations listed that will take you through a different process to apply for their scholarships.

The application date opens on Monday, January 16 – closing on Wednesday, March 15, and the awards will be made by the beginning of May.

Let's get on these applications.  We have not because we ask not!!

The Bobby and Alice Dodd Scholarships

The Alice Dodd scholarship is awarded to a senior who has devoted a portion of time to the service of others.  The Bobby Dodd scholarship is awarded to a student with a physical challenge.  First place for both scholarships will be worth $1200 and second place is $800.  Applications are due by January 31, 2017.

The Bobby and Alice Dodd Scholarships Applications

The Covington Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Academic Scholarship

The Covington Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta is pleased to offer a scholarship in the amount of $500 to $1000. Graduating seniors (male or female) with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher are invited to apply.  Official transcript, test scores, & two letters of recommendation are required documentation.  Community service involvement is strongly considered in this scholarship competition. As a part of this application, students will submit a typed essay response, and should be available for interview.  Application deadline is February 28, 2017.

Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Application