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