Capstone Announcement for Dual Enrollment Seniors- Third Announcement

If you are not taking an English class at Social Circle High School this year because you are a Dual Enrolled student, you will still be required to complete a Capstone Project before you graduate.  This project contains multiple levels of activities that will allow you to further explore your career decisions, build a resume, and map out directions for your future!  This is the third graduating class that has completed these projects, and they can be a meaningful part of a Social Circle education.

This project has been broken down into small parts that can either be done all at once or metered out over the year, meeting the incremental due dates.  Listed below is a link to a Google Classroom where you can read up on this project, complete and turn in project requirements.  The documents provided make the project look long, but included on the google classroom are plenty of great directions and examples.

Dual Enrollment Senior Capstone Project (2018-2019)

When you get there, Click on the plus sign (+) in the top right corner and then click on "Join a class."  The Class Code is 6agyfb.
After that is entered, you will be good to go!


Additional OPTIONAL Activity

If you are interested in earning a Georgia's Best Certificate as one of your exiting credentials from high school, you can also complete the activities on Coach Thomas' google classroom:

Georgia Best Certification Activities

Fine Arts Full Tuition Scholarship Opportunity!

Andrew College will be offering 6 full tuition scholarships to seniors beginning Andrew College this Fall in the Visual Arts, Theatre, and Music programs. We will be receiving more information in the next few weeks regarding requirements and audition/portfolio presentation information.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Justice at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org, or their admission counselor, Breanna Harkins, at breannaharkins@andrewcollege.edu.

UGA Summer VetCAMP Program!

UGA is now accepting applications for their Summer VetCAMP Program! This is scheduled for June 16-22, 2019. This program is open to current sophomores, juniors, and seniors to evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting new career path. It's a great experience and the students have a lot of fun while also learning about the profession.

The cost of attending the program is $900 and covers lodging, meals, instruction, and social activities. Financial assistance is available to students with demonstrated need. For more information regarding scholarship opportunities and general questions, please contact vetcamp@uga.edu.

You can apply here!
*The deadline to apply is January 25, 2019.

Deferred from UGA? What next?

***This is also relevant if you are applying for regular decision!

If you applied to UGA for early decision and you were deferred, you are still in the running for UGA admissions! A deferral just means UGA wants to know a little more about you before determining your final decision.

So, what's next? Always keep an eye on your UGA MyStatus page. This will show you what they have received, and what they still require. Even though the teacher recommendation says optional, you should still complete it for the strongest application possible. It is best to ask an academic teacher (math, science, literature, or social studies). There will be a text box at the top where you can let UGA know about anything new they should consider when reviewing your application. These might include retaking the SAT or ACT, new community involvement, new awards/recognitions, accomplishments, and anything else that you think might make you a more competitive applicant.

If you would like any help, please come see me in my office, text me on Remind (text @SCHS2019CA to 81010), or email me at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org.

Good luck!!

Student of the Year Scholarship Competition

What: Student of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program during which students utilize professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The title of "Student of the Year Winner(s)" is awarded to the candidate/co-candidates who raise the most funds during the 7 week competition.

Who: Candidates are highly-motivated high school students enrolled in public or private schools who are inspired by LLS's mission, compassionate leaders, and driven to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Students may participate as an individual or 2 or 3 students as co-candidates together.

When: Application deadline in December 18th, 2018 at www.lls.org/ga/soy/apply.
Campaign Kickoff: January 31, 2019
Grand Finale Gala: March 23, 2019 at the Georgia Aquarium

Why: High School Students raise money in the fight to find a cure for blood cancer. This campaign offers visibility and recognition within the community, ensuring that candidates stand out when preparing for college and beyond. This is an opportunity for students to elevate themselves through leadership and philanthropy. Not only does this youth empowerment initiative allow students to gain leadership skills and network with peers and business leaders, but candidates are also eligible for scholarship awards. We award $5,000 in college scholarships to students based on leadership in fundraising, community involvement, mission awareness, and volunteerism.

How: Candidates form and lead a team to help with fundraising, planning, and communications. Along with their own websites, candidates and team members receive guidance and support from LLS staff and past candidates mentors to develop and execute an action plan to reach their personal fundraising goal/ Suggested fundraising methods include a letter writing/email campaign, personal asks, and corporate sponsorship.

Kacey Danley
Greater Atlanta Area Director
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

A "Dear Senior," Letter

Dear Senior:

I hope you are doing well this senior year.  What I mean by "doing well" is that you are getting all of your next-year plans settled out, making the grades that will at least graduate you (but also will not harm your HOPE GPA) and that you are being intentional about closing out a great four year experience as you look to the future.  I am writing this letter to give you some good advice and guidance as you finish up these next six months.  Please indulge me the three minutes it will take to carefully read this letter.

1) If you are going to technical college, a two year college or a four year college, do your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  This application will help a student find funding for college, and it is one of the ways that a student can apply for HOPE Scholarship or HOPE Grant.  The other way is by completing a HOPE application on www.gafutures.org.  We have offered Parent/Student Nights for help with this, and we will offer one or two more going forward- stay tuned to the Guidance Blog for updates...

2) Please do the little bits every day that are required to pass your classes.  It is amazing what just coming to school every day can do for your grade, but if you REALLY want to see that grade go up, do your classwork and study for tests.  There is no substitute for this.  SCHS does not give diplomas; we award them to the students who have earned them.  If you are not doing the work of passing your classes, we cannot give you a diploma in May.  Your teachers work overtime helping students who seek it out.  Be one of those students they are helping.  We love you too much to give you an easy diploma; we are trying to prepare you for a world that isn't easy.

3) If you are not passing a class at SCHS right now that you need to graduate, please do not come to me to seek Dual Enrollment as a way to hit the reset button on your class that you are failing.  This is a terrible idea that will be the equivalency of jumping from "the frying pan into the fire."  Dual Enrollment is not an easier way to a high school credit, and it takes any power that we have to help you out of our hands.  Not a good idea.....

4) Love your mama and your daddy.  Listen to them as they do know what they are talking about, almost all of the time!  Too many reasons for this to list, and you might not see the importance of those reasons were I to list them out.  Suffice it to say, the 30 year-old-version of you will circle this paragraph as the most important pieces of advice the 18 year-old version of you should have listened to.

5) Get to work on your CAPSTONE.

6) Let Ms. Justice help you with your applications for college.  She rocks and you won't find someone who wants to help you get to where you need to go more than her.

That's it.  Thanks for taking the time to read this letter!


Finish strong!!

Mr. Kulp


Mama or daddy, if you are reading this letter to your senior, don't let up.  It is not your job to carry your kid across the finish line, but it is your job to make sure that life is not good if they are not doing what they are supposed to.  Talk to the teachers and check Infinite Campus.  Both are great resources. It is great to be on the same team as you.

Five Apps that Every Parent Needs to Know About

Helping keep your kids safe is a full time job with that little cellular device in their back pockets.  Here is a quick read article that will introduce you some apps that you may have never hear of:

Five Apps...

Tim Elmore is a GREAT resource for every parent of teens or pre-teens.  I highly recommend you subscribing to this email feed.  You will feel better equipped!!

Walton EMC Scholarship Fund

Great new scholarship opportunity that doesn't focus on grades! Walton EMC is offering between 30 and 32 $4,000 scholarships for seniors who's primary residence is serviced by Walton EMC. This scholarship is a good fit for a student who is not necessarily the top in their class, but will demonstrate their willingness to help others, study hard, and succeed despite any obstacles they may have had to overcome.

Eligible students are:
1) You are a:
- High school seniors
- Incoming college freshman with no more than 15 hours of college credit
- Not a currently enrolled full-time college student
- 21 years of age or less
2) Your home is serviced by Walton EMC

To find out more information, please visit Walton EMC's Scholarship Page.
This application is due January 31st!
If you need a printed copy of the application, come see Ms. Justice.
If you need any help, contact Ms. Justice at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org or stop by her office!

New Scholarship Opportunities!

2019 SACAC Horizon Award Student Scholarship application is now open! 
- This is a $1,000 scholarship due January 15th
- Apply here!

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Scholarship:
- Check out some great scholarships specific to the Greater Atlanta Area
- Apply here!

College Covered Scholarship
- Check out College Covered website for some great information about the college admissions process
- They cover getting into college, paying for college, campus life, and scholarships
- Complete this scholarship by January 31st!
- Apply here!

It's Still College Application Season!

Now is the time to finish up any college applications still looming over your head! If you need help or are eligible for a fee waiver, please come see Ms. Justice!

Application Deadlines:

Georgia Tech- January 1st
University of Georgia- January 1st
Georgia College- Priority for Bridge Scholars Program: February 1st, Regular: April 1st
University of North Georgia- February 15th
Georgia State University- Priority: March 1st, Regular: June 1st
Columbus State- Priority: March 15th, Regular: June 30th
Georgia Gwinnett College- May 1st
Georgia Southern- May 1st
Middle Georgia State University- Priority: May 16th, Regular: June 13th
Kennesaw State- June 1st
University of West Georgia- June 1st
Albany State- July 1st
Augusta University- July 1st
Clayton State- July 15th
Savannah State- July 15th
Fort Valley State University- July 19th

***If you have already completed your college applications, make sure you also send the schools your transcript and test scores (SAT/ACT/ACCUPLACER). Keep checking your admissions status to see all the documents they have and have not received. The next steps are completing your FAFSA an continuing to fill out scholarship applications. Good luck and please contact Ms. Justice at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org if you have any questions!

Are You the Parent of a Student Who Is Interested in the Air Force Academy?

The United States Air Force Academy Georgia Parents Club will be hosting the 15th annual US Air Force Academy Candidate Orientation Program on Saturday, December 15, 2018. This event is for students and parents who would like to find out more information about the United States Air Force Academy.

Air Force Academy Candidate Orientation Flyer

Capstone Announcement for Dual Enrollment Seniors- Second Announcement

If you are not taking an English class at Social Circle High School this year because you are a Dual Enrolled student, you will still be required to complete a Capstone Project before you graduate.  This project contains multiple levels of activities that will allow you to further explore your career decisions, build a resume, and map out directions for your future!  This is the third graduating class that has completed these projects, and they can be a meaningful part of a Social Circle education.

This project has been broken down into small parts that can either be done all at once or metered out over the year, meeting the incremental due dates.  Listed below is a link to a Google Classroom where you can read up on this project, complete and turn in project requirements.  The documents provided make the project look long, but included on the google classroom are plenty of great directions and examples.

Dual Enrollment Senior Capstone Project (2018-2019)

When you get there, Click on the plus sign (+) in the top right corner and then click on "Join a class."  The Class Code is 6agyfb.
After that is entered, you will be good to go!


Additional OPTIONAL Activity

If you are interested in earning a Georgia's Best Certificate as one of your exiting credentials from high school, you can also complete the activities on Coach Thomas' google classroom:

Georgia Best Certification Activities

Summer Opportunity for 10th and 11th Graders

Attention highly motivated 10th and 11th grade students:

The Telluride Summer Program offers a six-week summer enrichment program in a variety of areas of disciplines.  This program brings students from around the world to one of three locations: Cornell University, University of Maryland or University of Michigan to engage in intensive learning.  This program is free to those who are chosen to attend.  To learn more about this opportunity, click on your link below:

Summer Program for Juniors (TASP)

Summer Program for Sophomores (TASS)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Mike Kulp at mike.kulp@socialcircleschools.org to be considered for nomination.

Juniors: Read this Information!

To the 11th grade students at Social Circle High School:

It is time to start planning for what will happen after high school!  Do you wish that there was a way that someone could help?  That is what a "Junior Meeting" is all about.  Junior Meetings are where you, your parent (if they wish to attend) and the school counselor (Mr. Kulp) all sit down for about an hour and look at graduation requirements, college admissions testing, the application process, the military pathway (for those who are interested), and so much more!  The kids and parents who participate in these meetings are so much better prepared for the future.  Schedule yours by emailing mike.kulp@socialcircleschools.org!

For Families in Need

Mount Enon Baptist Church is presenting the Annual Feeding God's People at Athens Tech in Monroe (Old Monroe Area High School) this Saturday, Nov. 17th starting at 10 AM.  Participants will receive a great meal, access to free health screenings, haircuts, clothes, HIV/AIDS Testing and dental and hygiene products.  This is a great opportunity for many.  If you cannot use this help, PLEASE pass along the information!!

An updated version of schools to apply to for FREE this month!

Since November is Georgia's Apply to College Month, here are a few schools that are waiving their application fee!

Georgia Southern
Mercer University
- Use code GoMercer
Georgia Gwinnett College
- Use code GAC2019 from November 26-30
East Georgia State College
Middle Georgia State University

The following schools always have free applications!
Albany State
Georgia Southwestern
Fort Valley State University
Savannah State

HOPE Grant (HOPE Scholarship's Lesser-Known Cousin)

Did you know that there is still hope for students who are not HOPE eligible?  That's right!  The HOPE Grant (very different from the HOPE Scholarship) is available to any graduating senior who is interested in going to at technical college and earning a certification in one these areas, regardless of high school GPA.

The facts of future success are that folks who know how to do something will make more money than folks who do not.  This is what is meant by being a "skilled laborer."  There is no reason that every graduating senior can't get meaningful education/training after graduation.  The State of Georgia is offering all students access through both the HOPE Scholarship and the HOPE Grant.

To learn more about this program, click here.

Drive Smart Contest

The Drive Smart Contest, sponsored by CTIA Wireless Foundation, is on the road again! Students can create and enter an original digital short about the dangers of distracted driving. Entrants will compete for a grand-prize $10,000 scholarship and other prizes. Students can also download our form to help them receive community service hours for their work.

Who: 13 to 18-year-old U.S. and PR residents
What: Create an original 15 to 60 second digital short
When: October 15, 2018 through January 6, 2019
How: Students register, create and submit their digital short online and may submit multiple entries.
Why: Over $26,000 in prizing for students and teachers/mentors. Plus, one random entrant will be chosen out of each week's entries to receive a $100 gift card!

For more Information and to Register

Employment Opportunity for Adults

Dear Parent:

Are you looking for a job?  This might be a great lead:

MAU Conyers branch to hold hiring event

Conyers, GA – November 2018 – MAU Workforce Solutions will be holding a two-day hiring event for a top-tier manufacturing client, Sonoco.

MAU Conyers Manufacturing Hiring Event
Wednesday, November 14th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
AND
Thursday, November 15th
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sonoco General Mills
1871 Willow Springs Church Rd
Social Circle, GA 30025

Dedicated to making lives better, MAU Workforce Solutions will be focusing their efforts on providing new career opportunities to individuals in the Social Circle community. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to join the MAU at Sonoco team as Packers. There are availabilities on multiple shifts.

The event will last two days, Wednesday, November 14th and Thursday, November 15th. Wednesday’s event will be from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Thursday’s event will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will be held onsite at Sonoco General Mills plant at 1871 Willow Springs Church Rd, Social Circle, GA 30025. Immediate interviews will be offered for candidates to speak to recruiters and discover if they are the right fit for the current job openings. Interested applicants can learn more at https://www.mau.com/now-hiring/joinusatour2dayhiringevent.

About MAU

MAU Workforce Solutions is an independent, family-owned company that since 1973 has provided global staffing, recruiting and outsourcing solutions dedicated to making people’s lives better. For more about MAU, visit www.mau.com.

To find out more information about current openings with MAU in Conyers, please visit: https://www.mau.com/conyers.

Good Resource for Single Parents

Here is a great resource for single parents who receive public assistance.  Raising kids is tough.  This parenting group can help a mom or a dad be the very best.

Parenting Group Information

Dual Enrollment- Save The Date!

Are you considering Dual Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year?  If the answer is "yes," please block out time to be at Social Circle on Thursday, December 13th at 6 pm to learn important information about making dual enrollment work.  Any student considering this important next step is strongly urged to be at this meeting with a parent.

Marine Corps Coming to the Circle!

Sgt. Meono will be here Monday, November 12th in the conference room for anyone interested in learning more about what it takes to become a Marine!

Please sign up here.

Apply to These Schools for FREE!!

Since November is Georgia's Apply to College Month, here are a few schools that are waiving their application fee!

Gordon State College
- November 9th (Must attend Open House)
Georgia Southern
Mercer University
- Use code GoMercer
Valdosta State
- November 4th-11th
Georgia Gwinnett College
- Use code GAC2019 from November 26-30
East Georgia State College
Middle Georgia State University

The following schools always have free applications!
Albany State
Georgia Southwestern
Fort Valley State University
Savannah State

FAFSA Night!

Reminder that FAFSA Night is tonight from 6-8pm in the cafeteria! Please come join us as we walk you though the Free Application for Federal Student Aid! We will be providing pizza, refreshments, and free childcare.

PLEASE BRING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Parent and student's 2017 Federal Income Tax Returns and W2s
- Parent and student's Social Security Numbers
- Parent and student's FSA IDs (if you do not have your FSA ID, we can complete it this night)

Remember!! The first 50 students to complete the FAFSA will receive a goody-bag from Ms. Justice! You must provide proof by emailing your completion page to christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org.

To complete the FAFSA on your own, use this link!

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is Coming to the Circle!

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will be here November 8th to share some awesome information with our students! This is open to all students, so take advantage of getting a head start!

Please sign up if you are interested! 

Scholarship Opportunity for Georgia State/Perimeter

If you are applying to Georgia State's Perimeter campus, are pursuing a healthcare related field, and live in Walton County, check out this scholarship opportunity!

Walton County Healthcare Foundation Assistance Fund

Apply to College Week!!!

Join us for our Apply to College Week here at the Circle! November 5th though the 9th will be dedicated to helping seniors though the college application process. 

All Week:

- Ms. Justice will be in the Media Center helping seniors complete college applications 

Monday: 

- Apply to Athens Tech for FREE during Redskin Period (Sign up here!)

Tuesday:

- Lincoln Tech will be visiting during lunch (12:30-1:30pm)

Wednesday:

- FAFSA Night from 6-8pm in the Cafeteria

- We will provide childcare, pizza, and refreshments 

Thursday:

- ABAC will be here for a private visit during Redskin Period (Sign up here!)

If you have any questions or comments please email Ms. Justice at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org

Free Ride to College- What are the Odds?

Full rides to college seem like a common thing when watching movies or tv shows, but what are the real life chances of receiving a complete full ride scholarship? One thing to always keep in mind is someone's definition of "full ride." A full ride could mean a full academic ride which includes full tuition, but may not cover housing, meal plan, books, fees, and other college costs. It is always important to question the real definition of a full ride to know exactly what is happening with money. Check out this short article to see what research has to say about the odds of actually receiving financial assistance.

By the Numbers: Student Scholarship Chances

College Board Opportunity Scholarship

College Board wants you to go to college! And now they are offering you a scholarship for taking steps to achieving this goal! Students are eligible for this scholarship when they...

1) Build a college list ($500)
2) Practice for the SAT ($1,000)
3) Improve their SAT scores ($2,000)
4) Strengthen their college list ($500)
5) Fill out the FAFSA ($1,000)
6) Apply to college ($1,000)
Complete Your Journey ($40,000)

As you can see, this scholarship isn't looking at your GPA or an essay you wrote, but your efforts through the college application process. Most college bound students are already following this list, so why not take the extra few minutes and apply for this scholarship? This scholarship will have monthly drawings starting in December!

Sign up here to be notified when the scholarship opens!
Click here for more info.

FAFSA Night is Near!

We will be hosting a FAFSA Night here at Social Circle High School to help you through the 2019/20 FAFSA application. This night will take place Wednesday, November 7th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria. We will be providing pizza, refreshments, and free childcare, so please try and make it out to join us for this fun packed night!

PLEASE BRING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Parent and student's 2017 Federal Income Tax Returns and W2s
- Parent and student's Social Security Numbers
- Parent and student's FSA IDs (if you do not have your FSA ID, we can complete it this night)

Remember!! The first 50 students to complete the FAFSA will receive a goody-bag from Ms. Justice! You must provide proof by emailing your completion page to christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org.

To complete the FAFSA on your own, use this link!

When Achievement Becomes an Unhealthy Pursuit

Thought provoking read for parents as we wonder our way through teenage-rearing-years:

https://growingleaders.com/blog/when-achievement-becomes-an-unhealthy-pursuit/?mc_cid=a8792cc795&mc_eid=7ef211c157

December 1st SAT Mini-Session Schedule

WHAT!
If you are registered/plan on registering for the December 1st SAT (or the December 8th ACT), you are eligible to participate in the SAT Prep Mini-Sessions this month!

Register for the SAT here
Register for the ACT here

If you need help registering, contact Ms. Justice!

WHEN!
Thursday, November 8th from 3:15-5:45
AND
Thursday, November 15th from 3:15-5:45

***There will not be a mock exam for this session due to Thanksgiving Break

WHERE!
Social Circle High School Media Center

REGISTER HERE!

Athens Technical College is Coming to the Circle!

Apply to Athens Technical College for FREE! Athens Technical College admissions representative Ashley Spears will be here November 5th during Redskin period! She will be bringing applications and she will waive the application fee! This is a great option for students that is right in our backyard. If you would like to learn more about what Athens Technical College has to offer, come to this information session. This is open for all students!

Sign up if you are interested! 

Upcoming SAT/ACT Testing Information

If you still need to register for the SAT or ACT, the deadline is November 2nd! That is next Friday! If you need help registering, please contact Ms. Justice.

Register for the SAT here.

Register for the ACT here.



Good luck to those taking the ACT this Saturday (Oct. 27th) and the SAT next Saturday (Nov. 3rd)! If this is you, check out these links for helpful hints and reminders for test day.

Test Day Checklist
What to Expect on Test Day

Grief Group for SCHS Students

In the years past, SCHS has offered a Grief Group.  We would like to offer that again to students who have experienced a loss.  This group would be offered during school hours to a group of eight or less students over the period of four to six weeks. This group is designed for students who have had a loss in the last three years.  If you know of a student who would benefit from being a part of this group, please email Mike Kulp at mike.kulp@socialcircleschools.org. 

SAT Prep Mini-Sessions

Social Circle High School will be offering SAT Prep Mini-Sessions this year!

So what is the SAT and why do you need to study?
- The SAT is a standardized test that many colleges use for admissions
- This exam consists of 4 sections
     1) Reading
     2) Writing and Language
     3) Math
     4) Essay (optional)
- Studying for the SAT is proven to increase test scores!
- Higher scores open more doors to college and scholarship opportunities!

We will be offering three mini-sessions that will take place the three weeks before each SAT administration. These sessions will include two after school sessions and a mock exam the Saturday before the SAT to best prepare our students for the rigor and timing of the exam. The cost of the program is $5 so we will be able to provide snacks, but no student will be denied if cost is a barrier.

You can participate in these sessions if you are registered or plan on registering for the SAT or ACT.

Register here!

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2018-2019 SAT Dates
Registration Deadline	Test Date
July 27, 2018	AUG. 25. 2018
Sept. 7, 2018	OCT. 6, 2018
Oct. 5, 2018	NOV. 3, 2018
Nov. 2, 2018	DEC. 1, 2018 *
FEB. 8, 2019	MAR. 9, 2019
APRIL 5, 2019	MAY 4, 2019
May 3, 2019	JUNE 1, 2019

* December 1st will not include a mock exam due to Thanksgiving break

Young Harris College is Coming to the Circle!

Young Harris College Admissions Rep will be here Wednesday, October 24th during Redskin Period! Young Harris has a FREE application, so why not add this school to your list? They are a small private school located in the North Georgia mountains. Come check out what they have to offer and see if this school is a good fit for you!

Sign up here!

Junior Meetings Are Now Available!

Juniors and Parents of Juniors:

One of the best ways to get ready for graduation (yes, it will happen before you know it!) is to schedule a Junior Meeting with Mr. Kulp, our school's guidance counselor.  A Junior Meeting consists of the individual student, the parent and the guidance counselor meeting for about an hour or so.  During this time, a junior and a parents will accomplish the following tasks:

• discover what classes are left to graduate
• build a GAFutures.org account (use this to apply to college, send transcripts, apply for HOPE and Financial Aid)
• discover what your official HOPE GPA is while there is still time to bring it up if it is too low
• learn what admissions testing needs to be done this year or next and how to register for them
• regardless of what pathway a student is on, mapping out the routes to get to a career destination will be explored
• learn strategies for scholarship applications and where to find scholarships
• get to know your school counselor better, as you may need a recommendation later on

These meetings can be scheduled as early as 7 am, throughout the school day and after school.  To get on the calendar, please email Mike Kulp at mike.kulp@socialcircleschools.org.  

Get Better Sleep AND Help Our Basketball Team

Greetings colleagues,

We can use your help spreading the word this week to make this year’s mattress sale a huge success.  Our earnings from this sale will be used exclusively for the basketball team.  Also, all faculty/staff/police/fire/first responders in Social Circle & Walton/Newton Counties will receive an additional 10% off of the already reduced mattresses.  Please take a few minutes to follow the steps (a-c below).  If you need a mattress or if you have one that could be replaced, please come out this Saturday to see us at the High School Gym 'showroom' between 10 am and 5 pm.  (financing available, delivery, etc).  Priced from $199-$6,000. (all sizes available)

                a.  Please forward this email message to your friends and family.  Make sure to include the attachment.

                b.  Go to the Facebook event page, like it, and actually invite at least 20 or more friends.  The page is located here: http://bit.ly/beds4SocialCircle

                c. Please take a picture of one or all of the flyers (attached) and send it in a text message to all your friends and family this week. 

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday between 10am-5pm!

   

Brian L. Anderson, Ed.S

PE/Head Varsity Boys Basketball

Mattress Sale Flyer

Looking for A Community Service Opportunity?

Social Circle Elementary School is in need of high school students who are interested in tutoring an elementary student.  Two requirements- 1) you are a decent student who understands the subject you are volunteering to tutor and 2) you are patient, kind and committed.

Here is what you will get out of it- a sense of deep satisfaction, volunteer service hours, and a better appreciation for how challenging being a teacher can be! 

If you are interested, email Yolandias Colquitt at (Yolondias.Colquitt@socialcircleschools.org) to get started with this incredible opportunity!

Georgia EMC Walter Harrison Scholarship

Walton EMC's Scholarship application is now open for eligible students! There will be eleven $1,000 scholarships awarded this year to students whose parents are served by Walton EMC. This is a great opportunity for students at Social Circle because the competition is here! The odds are in your favor!! Don't pass up free money!! Use this link to go over eligibility requirements and print off a copy. I can also provide a copy if needed. Send to Walton EMC, Attention Jennifer Broun, P.O. Box 260, Monroe, GA 30655 before January 18, 2019. 

Pizza With the SC Police

Here is a great way to get to know our city's police officers:

Pizza With the SC Police on Oct. 25th

ABAC Stallion Day!

Come join ABAC on one of their Stallion Days! You will have the opportunity to:
1) Tour campus and housing.
2) Meet with faculty and current students to learn all about 12 different bachelor degree programs offered.
3) Apply for admissions! Complete the FAFSA! Learn more about funding a college education!
4) Find your niche during Club Connections. This provides prospective students the opportunity to meet with current students to learn how to be involved.

Dates:
November 17
February 2
April 6

Register:
www.abac.edu/stalliondays

Georgia Gwinnett College Visit!!!

This morning we were able to take some seniors to visit Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville! While there, the students participated in an information session where they learned all about what it takes to be a student at GGC! After the information session, we all went on a campus tour to check out housing and other amenities GGC has to offer. Overall a great success for everyone who participated!

Don't forget, GGC is offering FREE college applications October 13th through 19th!!!

Georgia Gwinnett College is Coming to the Circle!

Georgia Gwinnett College Admissions will be here Tuesday, October 16th during Redskin Period! This is a great opportunity to make contact with someone in the admissions office! Possibly the person reading your application!! Georgia Gwinnett is a great option that is close to home.

Sign up here if you plan on attending!

Apply to Georgia Gwinnett College for FREE!!!

Apply to Georgia Gwinnett College for FREE! The $20 application fee will be waived from October 13th through the 19th. You have to submit your application within these timelines to be eligible for the free application. Georgia Gwinnett College offers a variety of majors, such as nursing, business administration, and education. Check out their admissions requirements to see if this school is a good academic fit for you! If you have any questions, or would like help applying, feel free to email me at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org or stop in the Guidance Office! Good luck Seniors!

Agriculture Scholarship

The Georgia Agribusiness Council is providing a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field. The application requires a letter of recommendation and an essay and is due on October 18th!

Check out this link to access the application!

American Legion Scholarships!

American Legion will be offering two different scholarships this year for high school seniors!

Cpl. Jonathan Ayers Memorial Scholarship:

This scholarship was created to honor Cpl. Ayers, a war hero. You must write an essay based on the prompt found using the link above. The application opens December 1st, but go ahead and get your essay knocked out and ready for submission!

Eligibility requirements:

- Senior in Gwinnett or Walton County

- Someone who is pursuing higher education in an accredited college, university, or trade school

American Legion Oratorical Scholarship:

Check out this link for all the information you will need!

Columbus State is Coming to the Circle!

Columbus State University will be here this Thursday, October 11th during Redskin period! Columbus State offers a wide range of Associate and Baccalaureate degrees, such as nursing, business, computer science, early childhood education, theater, and so much more! Check out their majors here.

Please sign up if you plan on attending!

Warning! All Zeroes Will Become Permanent on Oct. 10th!

Reconciliation Day is this coming Wednesday, October 10th at the end of the school day.  This is the last chance to turn in any make up work or clear up any zeros before they become permanent.  We will do this each grading period to keep students accountable and from allowing the "snow ball effect" from destroying a class grade.  Better get with your teachers to see what is missing!  Fall break may need to be "Get-It-Done" break!!

Dual Enrollment Capstone Project

If you are not taking an English class at Social Circle High School this year because you are a Dual Enrolled student, you will still be required to complete a Capstone Project before you graduate.  This project contains multiple levels of activities that will allow you to further explore your career decisions, build a resume, and map out directions for your future!  This is the third graduating class that has completed these projects, and they can be a meaningful part of a Social Circle education.

This project has been broken down into small parts that can either be done all at once or metered out over the year, meeting the incremental due dates.  Listed below is a link to a Google Classroom where you can read up on this project, complete and turn in project requirements.  The documents provided make the project look long, but included on the google classroom are plenty of great directions and examples.

Dual Enrollment Senior Capstone Project (2018-2019)

When you get there, Click on the plus sign (+) in the top right corner and then click on "Join a class."  The Class Code is 6agyfb.
After that is entered, you will be good to go!


Additional OPTIONAL Activity

If you are interested in earning a Georgia's Best Certificate as one of your exiting credentials from high school, you can also complete the activities on Coach Thomas' google classroom:

Georgia Best Certification Activities

It's Officially FAFSA Time!!!

Today is the day the FAFSA officially opens for the 2019/2020 school year! The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you are a college bound senior/parent of a senior, the FAFSA is a MUST! This application allows you to apply for things like HOPE Scholarship/Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship, Pell Grant, and federal loans. Even if you are on the fence about school, go ahead and get it knocked out!

Have no fear! We will be hosting a FAFSA Night here at Social Circle High School to help you through this intimidating process. This night will take place Wednesday, November 7th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria. We will be providing pizza, refreshments, and free childcare, so please try and make it out to join us for this fun packed night!

PLEASE BRING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Parent and student's 2017 Federal Income Tax Returns and W2s
- Parent and student's Social Security Numbers
- Parent and student's FSA IDs (if you do not have your FSA ID, we can complete it this night)

The first 50 students to complete the FAFSA will receive a goody-bag from Ms. Justice! You must provide proof by emailing your completion page to christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org.

To complete the FAFSA on your own, use this link!

Class of 2021 (Sophomores) and Class of 2022 (Freshmen)

If you missed the Parent/Student Night held earlier in the month, we rolled out the new honor graduate system that has been put into place for your class.  Going forward with these two graduating classes, honor grads will be recognized for the following:

• 93.0 numeric average will be a Cum Laude (means "with praise") graduate 
• 95.0 numeric average will be a Magna Cum Laude (means "with great praise") graduate
• 97.0 numeric average will be a Summa Cum Laude (means "with highest praise")

The numeric average is an average of every final grade earned to date.  The classes a student is currently taking are not considered in this calculation as they are not final.  Honor graduates are named at the end of the SEVENTH semester, which is in January of the senior year.  There is no rounding when awarding these designations- 92.999 will not qualify.

Along with this change, all graduates of the Class of 2021 and 2022 (and more going forward) will wear red robes.  The honor designation will be made by the stoles, not white or red robes.  

Looking for a Job?

Parents, students and friends of either:

Here is an opportunity to upgrade your current employment or to find your first job.  October 5th is a day off from school, so everybody should be able to attend this event!

It is time to step out and take hold of your future!  Life can be so much more than minimum!  Come learn about opportunities to find a great paying job with great benefits.

Perimeter Academy

If you are interested in going to college, but may not meet the minimum requirements, or need a little extra help, Perimeter Academy is here for you! This program is run through Georgia Perimeter's Decatur campus and allows for students to participate in college summer courses to best prepare the student for the academic challenges college can bring.

Ms. Amanda Emery will be joining us October 3rd during Redskin period in Ms. Born's room to walk us through the program. Interested students are welcome to attend!

Please sign up here if you are interested. 

The Marine Corps is Coming to the Circle!

If you are interested in pursuing a military career and would like to learn more about the Marine Corps, please come join Sgt. Meono October 2nd in Ms. Born's classroom during Redskin period!

Sign up here!

Gordon State College is Coming to the Circle!

Gordon State College will be here during Redskin period on September 27th! Gordon State College offers both Associate and Bachelor degrees within Arts and Sciences, Education, and Nursing and Health Sciences. Come check out what Leo Solomon has to say about Gordon State!

Please sign up here!

Georgia Perimeter is Coming to the Circle!

Georgia State's Perimeter representative, Denise Drixter will be here September 26th during Redskin period! Georgia Perimeter is such an amazing opportunity for students to pursue degrees while staying close to home. I would love to see our students come to this session to see all that Georgia Perimeter has to offer!

Please sign up here!

Georgia College is Coming to the Circle!

Georgia College Admissions representative, Jillian Bolak, will be visiting us September 25th during Redskin period! Georgia College offers a variety of majors within Health Sciences, Business, Education, and Arts and Sciences. Come check out what Georgia College has to offer for the students of Social Circle!

Please sign up here!

Scholar Programs and Scholarships!

I have listed Scholar Programs and Scholarships here for students to start working on! Please take advantage of all this this FREE MONEY! These will also be added to the Scholarship Posting. If you have any questions or would like help, feel free to reach out!

Scholar Programs

Horatio Alger Association ($6,000-$25,000)

State Scholarships

-       Closes: October 25^th

-       Minimum GPA: 2.0

-       Family income $55,000 or lower

-       Involved in co-curricular and community service activities

-       Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

-       https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/

Career and Technical Scholarships

-       Opens: March 15^th

-       Closes: June 15^th

-       Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years)

-       Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity

-       Pell Grant Eligible (use FAFSA4caster to determine Pell Eligibility)

-       https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation ($20,000)

Closes: October 31^st

Minimum GPA: 3.7

Minimum ACT: 22

Minimum SAT: 1100

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Ron Brown Scholars ($10,000 renewable for 4 years)

Closes: November 1^st

Must be Black/African American

Suggested GPA: 2.8+

Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential

Must participate in community service activities

Demonstrate financial need

https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/rbsp-application

Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program (Up to $40,000 renewable for 4 years)

Closes: November 20^th

Minimum GPA: 3.5 unweighted

Minimum ACT: 26 

Minimum SAT: 1200

Family income less than $95,000

https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

Greenhouse Scholars ($20,000)

Closes: December 17^th *early submissions highly encouraged

Suggested GPA: 3.5 unweighted

Only for students who have an annual household income no greater than $70,000

https://greenhousescholars.org/our-scholars/become-a-scholar/

Scholarships

Courage to Grow Scholarship ($500)

Closes: September 30^th

Minimum GPA: 2.5

https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

College JumpStart Scholarship ($1,000)

Closes: October 17^th

http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us

Omega Psi Phi Scholarship ($1,000-$5,000)

Closes: October 19^th

http://www.oppf.org/essay-contest.asp

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship ($2,000)

Closes: October 31^st

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

Voice of Democracy Scholarship ($1,000-$30,000)

Closes: October 31^st

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/68234-voice-of-democracy-scholarship-competition

AXA Achievement Scholarship ($2,500-$25,000)

Closes: December 14^th or until 10,000 applications are received (whichever comes first)

https://www.scholarsapply.org/axa-achievement/