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/