Here Is a Big Time Resume Building Opportunity

The State Superintendent, Richard Woods, is seeking students in Georgia's public middle and high schools to be a part of his Student Advisory Council for the 2017-18 school year. These high school students will get to meet with Superintendent Woods on October 4th, January 18th, and April 11th (different dates for middle school students).  The application, listed below, is due on Friday, September 1st by 5pm. 

This is a time for students to share their experiences within Georgia's public schools, discuss state policies that impact education, along with other education-related topics, and these students also serve as ambassadors for their schools. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain knowledge about the educational system, share their opinions, and meet other students from across the state.

This is what Superintendent Woods has to say about the importance of the Student Advisory Council:

“The Student Advisory Council is an absolutely invaluable resource for the Georgia Department of Education team as we make decisions that impact students and classrooms,” Superintendent Woods said. “Nothing can replace the opportunity to hear directly from students about their experience in Georgia’s public schools and what we can improve. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with this year’s Student Advisory Council members.”

If you are interested and would like more information, see the link below, along with the application.

http://www.gadoe.org/Documents/2017%20-%202018%20Student%20Advisory%20Council%20Application.docx

· Send applications by September 1, 2016 at 5 p.m. to students@doe.k12.ga.us

Are You Interested in Learning More about Going to a Military Service Academy?

Hice Announces Service Academy Day for 10th District Students

Milledgeville, GA, July 18, 2017 | comments

Milledgeville, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that he will host his annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, August 19^th on the campus of Georgia Military College.  The event is designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for the nation’s five military service academies.  Students in grades eight through twelve are invited to attend.  The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium, where representatives from the United States Air Force, Naval, Military, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academies will discuss their requirements for admittance. 

“The United States Service Academies award some of the largest and most prestigious scholarships in the country,” said Congressman Hice.  “Students who earn an offer of appointment receive a top-tier education, room and board, pay, and exclusive benefits and training.  What’s more, these young men and women become commissioned officers immediately upon graduation.  I can think of no higher honor for Georgia’s 10^th District students, and each year, I am proud to congratulate the elite group of leaders who attend a United States Service Academy.”

All students admitted to our nation’s military service academies must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state's Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States.  Students who are seeking Congressman Hice’s nomination should submit a completed application to his Monroe District Office by October 13, 2017.  To access the application and learn more about the nomination process, visit Congressman Hice’s website at http://hice.house.gov/constituent-services/serviceacademynominations.htm or contact Carolyn Dallas at (478) 457-0007 or Carolyn.Dallas@mail.house.gov. 

What:  GA-10 Service Academy Day
Who:  America’s Service Academies & Students in Grades Eight through Twelve
When:  Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where:   Georgia Military College
Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium
325 S. Elbert Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061

Students Interested in Veterinarian Science- Great Opportunity!

Good morning. I wanted to reach out to you to let you know that registration for our Vet School for a Day program is now open. The registration period will end on September 1, so if you have any high school juniors or seniors who are interested in veterinary medicine, please make sure they apply before then. The event itself will be on Wednesday, September 20. You can find more information about the program, as well as the registration documents, here - http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vet_school_for_a_day. Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to pass along this information to anyone who would benefit from it. Thank you! Veronica Pennington, M.P.A.  Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine  Office of Academic Affairs 501 D.W. Brooks Dr.  Athens, GA 30602 p: 706-542-9386  f:  706-542-1004  e: vpennington@uga.edu

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University and the University of Georgia are offering you an opportunity to come to the information session that will be located in the area. They will be in Athens on AUGUST 23rd. So don't miss out! Attached is the link to the letter and flyer. Go to peachstatetour.org for more information and for signing up.

Peach State Tour

Emory University Cultural Overnight Recruitment Experience

Emory's Overnight Program

Emory College’s CORE (Cultural Overnight Recruitment Experience) visit program supports talented, high-achieving high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds in their college search. Students invited to CORE are traditionally either first- generation college students or they are from an underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic background.

During the three-day visit, held October 12 – 14, 2017, students have the opportunity to explore our vibrant campus, interact with current students, meet committed and diverse faculty and staff, and stay overnight in residence halls.

The program is free, and travel expenses are also covered in full for students who live outside a 275-mile radius of Atlanta, Georgia. Metro Atlanta and Georgia students would be required to drive to campus.

Learn more about CORE

Who can apply for CORE?
We invite all interested students to apply now at: http://apply.emory.edu/core/. The application deadline is Wednesday, August 16.

We will notify all students who applied whether they have been admitted to the program by mid-September.

If you or your students have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at admission@emory.edu.

Master Schedule for the 2017-18 School Year

The SCHS Master Schedule is formally released for use by SCHS students making plans to accommodate work-study program or Move On When Ready course options.  If you are a MOWR student for this coming year, and you have a completed class schedule for the fall, please email Mr. Kulp (who is away from the office the week of 7/17 through 7/21) at mike.kulp@socialcircleschools.org to set up an appointment for the week of the 24th through the 29th.  This meeting will be your opportunity to make your schedule work for both schools.

2017-18 SCHS Master Schedule Course Line-Up

It's Time to Get Smart about Buying a College Education

Lynn O'Shaughnessy is national expert on college admissions and financial aid. She offers parents easy to understand advice in navigating the waters of college admissions.  She is offering a webinar this week to take your level of college-knowledge to a deeper level.  Here is what she has to offer: Colleges are businesses. When you start looking for schools, you need to be on guard just as you would walking onto a car lot. The only way to capture the best deals is to become a smart college shopper. And I can help! I'm holding a special training THIS WEEK entitled, 8 Secrets Colleges Don't Want You to Know. Attend the one-hour online presentation and you'll discover valuable insider secrets to shrinking your college costs.  What You'll Learn Here's a taste of what you'll learn during this free mini workshop: 1. Letting teenagers apply to whatever universities they want - and hope for the best - can be a financial disaster. But good for colleges! 2. Many of the most popular universities can make the majority of their students pay full price because they can get away with it.  Most colleges would like to do the same, but can't. 3. Discover the invaluable tool that many colleges would prefer you don't use when comparing REAL college prices. 4. Many schools love to quote six-year grad rates which is crazy. Learn how to pinpoint four-year grad rates and compare schools within seconds. 5. Job placement figures from colleges are often bogus. Discover a reliable source. 6. Does it really matter if you attend an elite university? Enroll now: Tuesday (July 11) at 5:30 pm Pacific, 8:30 pm Eastern. Register now.    Wednesday (July 12 ) noon Pacific, 3 pm Eastern. Register now.    Wednesday (July 12 ) 5:30 pm Pacific, 8:30 pm Eastern. Register now.   Thursday (July 13) 5:30 pm Pacific, 8:30 pm Eastern. Register now.  Bonus Everyone who attends the mini workshop will receive my brand-new resource guide - What You Need to Know About College Graduation Rates. The guide includes grad rates for more than 700 private and state colleges. Another bonus: Answering your college questions: I will set aside some time during the presentation to answer college questions.  I don't offer these open-to-the-public webinars very often, so I hope you take advantage of the opportunity this week! Enroll now!

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