The Ty Reed Memorial Scholarship

The family of Ty Reed is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to one SOCIAL CIRCLE senior from the Class of 2018.  This application is very specific in its requirements; so careful reading of the application and following the instructions closely will enable students to meet the requirements of this application.  Only complete applications will be accepted by Mr. Kulp no later than April 22, 2018.

A Letter to Applicants of the Ty Reed Memorial Scholarship

The Ty Reed Memorial Scholarship

Parents of Seniors

Good Morning Senior Parents,

Just a little recap from last night.  We really appreciate all of you who were able to make it to the meeting! It is encouraging to see that many parents show up!

A couple things for you...

1. Senior Website: http://tontodonati.weebly.com/senior-information.html

On the Website: 

• The beautiful, red, sparkly Google Slide at the top is the powerpoint we used last night
• Important Handouts (on the right) - Senior Week Handout and Powerpoint we had last night 
• The link to volunteer time or bring items (Volunteer to help or bring items link)
• On the Senior Information Tab at the top - the drop down menu gives you links to each part of senior week.  Especially look at the locker decoration to help you out! 

​2. Packet Given Out

Contained:

• Your Senior's current grades
• Herff Jones Cap and Gown fines - if you student still owed
• Blue - Graduation Letter from Dr. Booher that has to be signed and returned​
• Green - Calendar with important dates for April and May (Under Important Handouts: Senior Calendar Dates and Senior Calendar)
• White - Senior Week Information (Under Important Handouts: Senior Week Handout)
• Pink - List of all the seniors and Senior Letter prompts if you need help writing your letters (Under Important Handouts: Senior 2018 List and Senior Letter Prompts)
• Manilla Envelop - Honor Grads only - This the Golden Apple Packet - your student can choose a current SCCS (anywhere in our district) employee to give the golden apple to.  Your student needs this envelop to complete the materials

​If you missed the meeting - you can still pick up the packet of information and Locket Template for the locker decoration.  We can have it in the office for you or your student can come pick it up​.

Last but not least:

The link to volunteer your help or bring items during senior week

https://goo.gl/forms/EAUGsZITovTOOnRZ2

​We are EXCITED to be able to celebrate with you! Please let us know if there is anything you need.​

Georgia State Is Coming to the Circle

Vilma Sampson from the Office of Admissions at Georgia State University will be at SCHS on April 9th, 2018 during Redskin Advisement.  Fill out this form if you would like to attend.

Click here to register for this meeting

Camp Journey Helps Students Deal with Loss

Has your family been through the loss of a loved one in the last couple of years?  Is your family struggling with this loss?  Here is a great way to help your student deal with this loss:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEnWqCfBs2RktilJvUGKwwk5I2icjA5A/view?usp=sharing

As a parent, do everything that you can to help your student grieve a loss.  Unresolved grief can make your student's adult years more difficult.  It is better to deal with these difficulties now than it is to put them off.  Maybe this program can help.

Can We Afford this College?

Parents of high school students find themselves asking this very important question in April of the senior year as they are trying to find a way to make their child's college dreams come true.    Sometimes this may mean taking out "Parent Plus" loans, which is an indicator that this college is too expensive for your family.  The decisions that we make today will follow us long into the future with student loan debt.  The goal is to minimize the cinder block that student debt can be as we swim across the lake of life.

Here is a great tool to do some calculations that will help you determine if a particular college is out of your price range.  It will factor in much more that the published sticker price of school: financial aid will also be factored in.

Learn How to Evaluate Financial Fit with Financial Aid 101

Wouldn't it be great if we were able to ask these questions earlier in the high school career?  This tool works for any student/parent who has potential schools on their radar for the future even into the freshman year.  IT IS NEVER TO EARLY TO START PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE!

Common Application for Social Circle Scholarships

For many years in Social Circle, dedicated individuals and organizations have sought to recognize and reward outstanding seniors who are moving forward with their educational plans beyond high school.  This year, those same individuals have expressed an interest in awarding scholarships to Social Circle High School seniors from the Class of 2018.

The following scholarships will be awarded to Social Circle High School students exclusively:

• Athens First Radford Scholarship for $500
• Dally Scholarship for $1000 (renewable for four years)
• Deadwyler Scholarship for $500
• Pinnacle Bank for $500
• Rotary Scholarships, four for $300 each
• Walton County Foundation for an undisclosed amount
• Walton County Retired Educators Association for $250

Please know that other scholarships may contact us after this announcement is published, so this list may grow.

This year, we have formulated a common application for students to complete which will put them in the running for each of the scholarships listed above!  One application for seven (or more) scholarships; that makes things easy!

Only students who complete the attached scholarship application will be in the running for these scholarships.  The odds for this scholarship competition are the best around, so do not neglect to take care of this one by April 13th.  If you have questions, email Mr. Kulp at mike.kulp@socialcircleschools.org.

Social Circle Scholarships Common Application

Are You Looking for a Job?

Walton County Development Authority is holding a job fair at Monroe Area High School on Tuesday, March 27th from 4 pm to 8 pm.  Representatives from Elite Storage Solutions, Hitachi, Kenco, Leggett & Platt, Shire, Tucker Door & Trim, Walmart Distribution Center (to name a few) will be at this free event to offer a variety of job interviews ranging from entry-level to upper management.  Bring hiring credentials or resume as some companies may hire right on the spot.

This event is for workers of all ages: high school students up through retirees looking for a new opportunity. 

Parents of Seniors- Important Information

Hello Senior Parents/Guardians:
 
You have made it to the final semester! We are in the home stretch and this semester will fly by! We wanted you to be aware of important senior dates.  Attached is a calendar for the semester highlighting senior events.

One major event for the seniors is Senior Week.  This will be April 30 - May 4.  We need your help to celebrate our seniors and the accomplishments they have made.

We will have a PARENT/GUARDIAN meeting:
March 27th - 6pm - Cafeteria

We ask that the students not come to the meeting because we will be planning the activities for the seniors during senior week.  You will also receive information regarding graduation.

Progress Reports will be going out next week. Take this opportunity to check with your senior and their progress on their classes! March 23rd is the deadline for missing work in Senior Classes.

​If you have an questions, please let me know!
We hope to see you March 27th!!​

Dual Enrollment- Heads-Up!!

If you are considering taking Dual Enrollment classes with Georgia State next school year, the application due date is MAY 1st.  You have to have a qualifying test score on either an SAT or an ACT.  If you have not taken either, there is only one more test that will be given in time to to help you get in to GA State Dual Enrollment- April 14th.  A late fee will be charged to all students who are not already registered for this test.  Click here to register for the ACT.

AP Exam Registration

This year we will be registering and paying for AP Exams through

totalregistration.net/AP/112765.   AP Exams will cost $95 per exam for students and the final payment is due by March 26th.  Students who qualify for low income status will be able to take 1 exam for free.  Please remind your students that they must register or come speak to me by next Friday if that plan to take their AP Exam.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Is Coming to the Circle

William Walker from Georgia Piedmont Technical College will be at SCHS on March 13th during Redskin Advisement.  If you are interested in attending this meeting to learn about all of the opportunities that you would have over in Covington, click on the link below to register.

GPTC Meeting Registration

GMC Accuplacer Test Day

Any students who are considering dual enrollment with Georgia Military College for next school year will want to jump through all of the necessary hoops.  Please read this DOCUMENT to see all the steps to completing the application and sending a transcript.  The last step that a student who has not taken an ACT or SAT needs to do is to take an Accuplacer.  On March 26th, 2018, we will administer the Accuplacer at SCHS free of charge to any student who registers to take the test.  If you are interested in taking this exam, please complete the registration form below:

Register to take the Accuplacer on 3/26/2018