Scholarship for Student Athletes

Foot Locker, will to host their $20,000 scholarships for student-athletes on Going Merry. (Deadline January 3!)

This is one of the top 5 scholarship programs in the country, with twenty students winning $20,000 each to go towards tuition at any accredited four-year college. Successful applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, school, and their communities. We’ve been told that the scholarship program hasn’t received many applications yet, so we encourage your students to apply here! The deadline is very soon, on January 3.

Walton EMC Trust Scholarships

Seniors:

Walton EMC is giving away 32 $4000 scholarships to graduating seniors who live in a house who is served by Walton EMC.  The due date for this scholarship is January 31st, 2020.  To access the application, click on the link below:

Walton EMC Trust Scholarship Information and Application

Turning a Loss int a Big Win- College Admissions Decisions

As seniors get admissions decisions from the colleges they have applied to, dealing with a 'yes' or a 'no' is an important part of the process.  I am passing along this blog entry from Georgia Tech Admissions, which I believe will add perspective to the decisions that lie ahead.

http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2019/12/18/turning-a-loss-into-a-big-win/

Peach State Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer a $2000 scholarship to a senior in the Peach State service area (SCHS is!) who wants to go into education.  The application due date is February 14th, 2020.  The application is linked below.

Peach State Legacy Scholarship Application

"I am college bound" Fair

In celebration of The Scholarship Academy’s upcoming 10th anniversary of hosting their I am College Material Scholarship Fair, The Scholarship Academy and United Way of Greater Atlanta are partnering to ensure even more greater Atlanta families can access funds for college!

United Way of Greater Atlanta & The Scholarship Academy, in partnership with Georgia Student Finance Commission, Achieve Atlanta, Georgia State University and Councilman Andre Dickens are pleased to announce the “I AM College Bound” Fair.  College is within reach! Join us to learn about and access resources to pay for college.

Saturday, January 25, 2020   9:30AM – 1:30PM Event Location:  Loudermilk Convention Center 40 Courtland Street N.E. Atlanta, GA 30303

This event will: Introduce metro Atlanta students to the tools and resources to develop a winning college funding strategy. Educate students and their families on local, state and federal-based financial aid and scholarship opportunities.  Provide the opportunity for students to apply for scholarships., Provide one-on-one help in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Who should attend? This event is ideal for Seniors (and their parents) who are in the process of applying to college and looking to graduate debt-free! College freshman are also invited to sign up for FAFSA completion support. We welcome all students, schools and church organizations to register below. Paying for college shouldn’t be hard. Join us to learn ways to ensure you are college bound.

Important information: Families with children under 6 years old can access on-site childcare services (pre-registration required). Parking validation will be offered to group registrations who are traveling via bus or van. REGISTER at https://scholarshipacademy.wufoo.com/forms/i-am-college-bound-fair-2020-registration/

Stanford PreCollegiate Studies- Summer Program for "extended learning opportunities"

See Your Students Thrive at Stanford This Summer Dear Mike Kulp, As a high school college counselor, you are a critical resource to your students as they plan for their future. We hope that you will look over our program information and discuss the benefits of attending a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies summer program with your top students as they make plans for Summer 2020. Please direct students to our website to learn more about our diverse program offerings. You will also be receiving a poster in the mail soon, and we hope that you will display it so that students at Social Circle High School can discover our summer program opportunities.   Learn More About Our Summer Programs We offer programs across a wide variety of disciplines—including arts, business, humanities, math, science, and more—allowing highly motivated students to investigate advanced topics not typically taught in secondary schools. Participants engage in small classes with brilliant instructors and peers who share their passions. Deadlines for most of our summer programs are in February, with some early round deadlines in January. Admission is selective. Limited financial aid is available. ·  Stanford Summer Humanities Institute brings students in grades 10 and 11 together to explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities. Seminars are led by distinguished Stanford professors during this three-week residential program.   ·  Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes allows students currently in grades 8–11 to apply to a single-subject intensive course selected from a wide range of disciplines, and benefit from small class size and academically themed residences.   ·  Stanford AI4ALL invites students in 9th grade to apply to this three-week residential summer program. Participants learn about topics in AI, partake in ongoing research at Stanford, and receive mentorship from professors, graduate students, and industry professionals. Young women and students from underrepresented and/or low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.   ·  Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) students participate in a highly-selective program centered around lectures, guided research, and group problem-solving in advanced math topics. This four-week program is intended for an elite group of talented students in grades 10 and 11.   ·  Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math and Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, including a summer term for high school students, grades 9–12. Students earn Stanford University Continuing Studies credit. Again, we hope that you will share these opportunities with your students and encourage them to apply to join us on the Stanford campus this summer. Sincerely, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Team

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Academy Hall, 2nd Floor, 8851, 415 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 precollegiate@stanford.edu 650-721-9325

Summer STEM Program for Women at Cornell

Dear Fellow Educator, The CURIE and CATALYST Academies are one-week summer residential programs for high school students who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The target population for the CURIE Academy is rising junior and senior women students of all backgrounds; while the target population for the CATALYST Academy are rising junior and senior male and female students from backgrounds (African American, Native American/Alaska Native, Latino/a and Pacific Islander, and/or first generation college students) severely underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. During these summer academies, Cornell University's world-renowned faculty and graduate students lead classes, lab sessions, and a research project designed for Academy participants. During the week, students work in teams conducting research and learning to solve problems that mirror real-life situations. In addition, social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to network informally with each other and Cornell faculty, staff, and students. Primary goals of our academies include: Expose students to the exciting opportunities that exist for them in engineering; Help students understand that women and all underrepresented minorities belong and are needed in STEM fields; Demonstrate the connections between the study of engineering and solving problems affecting people and society. Please share the enclosed information about the CURIE and CATALYST Academies with eligible students interested in STEM fields. We also encourage you to share this information with science and math teachers so they may distribute it to their students. Rising seniors (class of 2021) who are African/Black American, Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander and/or first generation college students meeting the requirements below will be automatically considered for a tuition waiver for the 2020 CATALYST Academy or CURIE Academy. Math Score on the SAT/PSAT/Subject Test should be 620 or above (or equivalent ACT score of 28 or above) and/or Have taken, currently taking, or plan to take the following courses prior to graduating in 2021: Calculus, Physics, and/or Chemistry (or related advanced Science and Math courses) All program materials including the link to the online application and the recommendation form for our summer academies are available at the following websites: CURIE Academy: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/curieacademy/ CATALYST Academy: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/catalystacademy/ Additionally, a PDF version of our Program Overviews (below) and recruitment poster can be downloaded at the following link: CURIE & CATALYST Program Overviews & Flyer [pdf].

We hope you will help us identify and recommend outstanding applicants for our summer academies! If you, your students, or parents/guardians have any questions about the CURIE and CATALYST Academies, please contact Diversity Programs in Engineering at (607) 255-6403 or dpeng@cornell.edu. Sincerely, Jami P. Joyner,  Director, Diversity Programs in Engineering Cindy Mosqueda  Associate Director, Diversity Programs in Engineering Phone: 607.255.6403                                Fax: 607.255.2834  Email: dpeng@cornell.edu Address: 146 Olin Hall, Ithaca NY 14853

Career Expo. Offered by the Walton Chamber of Commerce

This event will take place on February 6th.  Click on the link for a short video to tell you all about this event:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hT40VAcZTOHyNGRNC3ztdo4krGCrydz5/view?invite=COCp-rYM&ts=5df13557

VetCamp 2020 at UGA- For Veterinarian Wannabes

We’re now accepting applications to our VetCAMP 2020, which is scheduled for June 7-13, 2020. This program is offered to rising high school juniors and seniors and rising college freshmen to evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path. It’s a great experience and the students have a lot of fun while also learning about the profession.

The application for VetCAMP 2020 is available now on our website. All application materials must be received by Friday, January 24, 2020. Please share this information with any qualified students who may be interested in veterinary medicine.

The cost of attending the program is $900 and covers lodging, meals, instruction and social activities. Financial assistance is available to participants with demonstrated need. Students who are accepted into VetCAMP may request a financial assistance application by emailing us at vetcamp@uga.edu. They may also reach out to that email address with any general questions that they have regarding the program.

Thank you,

Veronica Pennington, M.P.A.

Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives | Office of Academic Affairs

College of Veterinary Medicine | University of Georgia

Terrell Hall | Athens, GA 30602-1633

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First Dual Enrollment Meeting Is a Few Days Away!

DUAL ENROLLMENT IS A COMPLICATED ANIMAL WITH A LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GET HURT WHEN NOT HANDLED CORRECTLY.

Michael Kulp

Dual Enrollment is a great option for families, but there are many things that students and parents need to know going in. 

There will be the first of three meetings offered to students AND parents providing information about dual enrollment classes next year on Thursday, December 12th at 6 pm in the Cafeteria.  Attendance at one of the three meetings is mandatory for any student and parent of a dual enrollment wannabe student.  The first meeting will have representatives from the three main colleges that we dual enroll with- Athens Technical College, Georgia Military College and Georgia State University Perimeter.

They will share what requirements a student must have in order to get into their dual enrollment programs, so this meeting will provide the biggest punch!  

If you cannot make this meeting, Mr. Kulp will provide a Saturday morning meeting for students and for parents who work late shifts at their jobs and cannot make an evening meeting on Saturday, January 25th at 9 am.

Last, Mr. Kulp will offer one more evening meeting on Thursday, January 30th at 6pm in the Cafeteria for anyone who has not been able to attend one of the first two meetings.

Again, attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory for anyone who will seek to dual enroll in 2020-21!

Wanna Do Dual Enrollment in 2020-2021?

DUAL ENROLLMENT IS A COMPLICATED ANIMAL WITH A LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GET HURT WHEN NOT HANDLED CORRECTLY.

Michael Kulp

Dual Enrollment is a great option for families, but there are many things that students and parents need to know going in. 

There will be the first of three meetings offered to students AND parents providing information about dual enrollment classes next year on Thursday, December 12th at 6 pm in the Cafeteria.  Attendance at one of the three meetings is mandatory for any student and parent of a dual enrollment wannabe student.  The first meeting will have representatives from the three main colleges that we dual enroll with- Athens Technical College, Georgia Military College and Georgia State University Perimeter.

They will share what requirements a student must have in order to get into their dual enrollment programs, so this meeting will provide the biggest punch!  

If you cannot make this meeting, Mr. Kulp will provide a Saturday morning meeting for students and for parents who work late shifts at their jobs and cannot make an evening meeting on Saturday, January 25th at 9 am.

Last, Mr. Kulp will offer one more evening meeting on Thursday, January 30th at 6pm in the Cafeteria for anyone who has not been able to attend one of the first two meetings.

Again, attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory for anyone who will seek to dual enroll in 2020-21!

Spread A Little Christmas Cheer to Those in Need

Scholarship for STEM Students

Seniors who are planning on going into a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematical related career need to apply for this scholarship!

To get more information and to see if you are a good fit, please go to www.geicc.org/scholarship.  The scholarship deadline is March 15, 2020.

University of North Georgia visiting the circle

UNG will be visiting the circle tomorrow from 9:30-10. Juniors and Seniors are welcome to come  sit in and talk to them about college. Students just need to come by Mr. Corbett's office to be put on the list to come.

Apply To College Day Recap

We were able to help students fill out applications and sign up for SAT or ACT. In total, there were 31 college applications filled out. This is an incredible number! Mr. Kulp and I are talking about having another Apply to College Day in the near future, and we will keep everyone posted on the date.

FAFSA Night Nov. 14th @ 6pm

FAFSA Night

·     Who: Parents of Seniors and their Senior

·     What: We will have people from Georgia Student Finance here to help parents and students fill out and complete the FAFSA form.

·     When: November 14^th @ 6pm

·     Where: Media Center

·     What: We will have people from Georgia Student Finance here to help parents and students fill out and complete the FAFSA form. They will be there to answer any questions you need, and to help you through the process. Please bring taxes from 2018.

·     Why: It is important to fill out FAFSA because it allows you to see what Federal Aid you can receive. It is a FREE application. It can help make college a possibility.