GMC Dual Enrollment Accuplacer Test Day

If you have attended one of the Dual Enrollment Information meetings that has been offered at SCHS, you know that there are three colleges which SCHS students can dual enroll- Athens Tech, Georgia Military College (GMC) and  Georgia State University.  You will also remember that students wanting to dual enroll with GMC have to take an Accuplacer as a placement exam.

GMC will be at Social Circle High School on March 5th to give the Accuplacer to students who wish to dual enroll with them.  This will prevent a drive to Madison to take this test!  If you would like to take this exam, you must register by clicking the link below.  Because of space, we will try to limit the number of test takers to 30, so do not wait to register.

Click here to take the Accuplacer

*this event is only for students wishing to dual enroll with GMC

NACAC College Fair Reminder!

What: NACAC National College Fair

Why: Local college fairs rarely showcase out-of-school colleges, but this National College Fair will feature hundreds from all over the country! This is the best opportunity to make connections with representatives from these colleges and universities, while you are able to learn some insider tricks from the experts!

Who: Everyone should attend! Especially Juniors and Sophomores 

When: Sunday, March 3rd from 12:30-4pm

Where:
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337

How: Register for this FREE event here!

SCHS In-House ACCUPLACER

What: Social Circle High School will offer the ACCUPLACER for juniors and seniors who need to take/retake the ACCUPLACER for college admissions. THIS IS NOT FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS!!

When: Saturday, March 23rd from 7:45am-12pm
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY IS MARCH 13TH!

Where: Social Circle High School

How Much: The cost of the exam is $15. Please pay Ms. Justice by March 13th with cash or check. Make checks out to SCHS. Late payments cannot be accepted!

Test Day: You will need to bring a photo ID and pencil. Scratch paper will be provided.

Register here!

**If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Justice at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org

Last Dual Enrollment Meeting Is Tomorrow Night

Thursday, February 28th in the Media Center

Attendance at this meeting is important if you have not already been to one, and you wish to take Dual Enrollment classes in 2019-2020.

Reconciliation Day is March 8th- Clean Up Missing Work

Zeros in the grade book absolutely obliterate a student's average in a class.  Each semester, the school has established a Reconciliation Day where students are given a dead line to make up missing work and retake tests to improve grades from the last nine weeks.  March 8th is our Reconciliation Day for the third nine weeks.  Opportunity to make up these zeros ends on the 8th and we will move forward into the final stretch of the school year.  This is being done as a final courtesy to students to prevent summer school or not graduating. 

Please encourage your student to get these things done.  Check Infinite Campus to stay on top of this. 

Accuplacer Test for Students Wanting to Dual Enroll with GMC in 2019-2020

If you have attended one of the Dual Enrollment Information meetings that has been offered at SCHS, you know that there are three colleges which SCHS students can dual enroll- Athens Tech, Georgia Military College (GMC) and  Georgia State University.  You will also remember that students wanting to dual enroll with GMC have to take an Accuplacer as a placement exam.

GMC will be at Social Circle High School on March 5th to give the Accuplacer to students who wish to dual enroll with them.  This will prevent a drive to Madison to take this test!  If you would like to take this exam, you must register by clicking the link below.  Because of space, we will try to limit the number of test takers to 30, so do not wait to register.

Click here to take the Accuplacer

*this event is only for students wishing to dual enroll with GMC

The Circle Goes to Fort Valley State University!

This past Friday, we were able to take some of the Juniors and Seniors to Fort Valley State University! The students were able to experience the campus, interact with current students, and enjoy the dining hall! Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible!

March 9th-15th Annual Black College Expo

What: Annual Black College Expo & Job and Career Center

Why:
- Application fees waived
- Decisions on the spot!
- Scholarships on the spot!
- Info sessions and workshops
- Career and internship opportunities
- On the spot interviews for job opportunities

When: Saturday, March 9th
College Expo: 9am-3pm
Scholarship Presentations and After Show: 3pm-5pm

Where: Cobb Galleria, Two Galleria Parkway in Atlanta

How:
It is recommended that juniors and seniors bring copies of...
1) SAT/ACT scores
2) Transcripts
3) 2 letters of recommendation
4) Resume (if looking for job opportunities)

Learn more and buy tickets here!

Georgia Writers' Project

If you are interested in creative writing, reading, drawing, listening, acting, singing, and much more, the Georgia Writers' Project may be a great fit for you! The project is an ongoing workshop series that explores family, place, and identity. Students who participate in the Georgia Writers' Project will receive a small stipend and have the opportunity to show their work at the end of the year!

Class begins Wednesday, March 4th, and continues on Monday evenings from 4-7 until the end of May. The Course will culminate in a public exhibit celebrating the students' work at the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts on May 31st.

Learn more here!
Apply here!

Harry Potter House Cup Competition Update

At the beginning of the year, the senior class was sorted into the four Harry Potter Houses for a fun House Cup Competition!

The Sorting Hat:

Slytherin --> A-Dem

Gryffindor --> Den-Je

Hufflepuff --> Jo-Rob

Ravenclaw --> Rog-Z

This competition is based off of milestones the students can complete to earn both points for their houses as well as raffle tickets!

House Points Breakdown:

Meet with Ms. Justice → 5 points

Your parent/guardian meets with Ms. Justice → 10 points

Meet with a college rep OR recruiter OR possible employer → 5 points

Go on a college tour OR go to a college/career fair → 10 points

Take an entrance exam (SAT/ACT/ACCUPLACER/ASVAB) → 10 points

Show me your completed resume → 5 points

Participate in an interview for post-graduation employment → 20 points

Complete 1 college application → 10 points

Complete 3 or more college applications → 35 points

Complete the FAFSA → 15 points

Complete a scholarship application → 15 points

Show Ms. Justice your college acceptance letter → 20 points

Soft skills average grade above a 90% → 40 points

Receive a scholarship/grant award → 40 points

Prove enrollment in a post-secondary school → 50 points

Prove enlistment in the military → 50 points

Prove employment (after graduation) → 50 points

The seniors have all been working so hard towards their goals, and this is a way they can earn some prizes! The House with the most points will receive a pizza and ice cream party at the end of the year! Not only will the students earn points for their house, but each individual student earns a raffle ticket for each milestone they complete for a chance to win amazing raffle prizes!

The current point breakdown:

Slytherin --> 2025

Gryffindor --> 2090

Hufflepuff --> 1990

Ravenclaw --> 2460 (Currently in the lead!)

If you have any questions as to how this is working, please feel free to email me at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org

Capstone Announcement for Dual Enrolled Seniors- Sixth Announcement

If you are not taking an English class at Social Circle High School this year because you are a Dual Enrolled student, you will still be required to complete a Capstone Project before you graduate.  This project contains multiple levels of activities that will allow you to further explore your career decisions, build a resume, and map out directions for your future!  This is the third graduating class that has completed these projects, and they can be a meaningful part of a Social Circle education.

This project has been broken down into small parts that can either be done all at once or metered out over the year, meeting the incremental due dates.  Listed below is a link to a Google Classroom where you can read up on this project, complete and turn in project requirements.  The documents provided make the project look long, but included on the google classroom are plenty of great directions and examples.

Dual Enrollment Senior Capstone Project (2018-2019)

When you get there, Click on the plus sign (+) in the top right corner and then click on "Join a class."  The Class Code is 6agyfb.
After that is entered, you will be good to go!


Additional OPTIONAL Activity

If you are interested in earning a Georgia's Best Certificate as one of your exiting credentials from high school, you can also complete the activities on Coach Thomas' google classroom:

Georgia Best Certification Activities

Camp Magik- A Camp for Students Who Have Experienced

Have a student who has lost a loved one?  Here is a great way to heal the grief.

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:dde5fb92-b1e3-4151-944d-bddaa465df38

Growth Comes from Trying, Not Necessarily in Winning

Registration for 2019-2020 classes will begin in the next few weeks.  Many students and parents will start contemplating course planning for next year.  Whether it it s a current ninth grader who is looking to get in all of the "required" courses, along with some fun ones too, OR you are a senior who is trying to expand the amount of rigor taken to better prepare for the tough stuff that is coming as a freshman in college, all are having to calculate success-to-failure ratios.

Success-to-failure ratio is that essential question that we all ask when we are standing on the edge of the high dive board.  "Is this going to work out ok if I jump, or am I going to end up with the mother of all cherry-bellies when I rotate into a full belly flop?"  In short, if I do something scary, will things work out? Will I fail? Will I succeed? One thing is for sure, I WILL grow!

Here is a great article from Rick Clark, Georgia Tech Admissions Director, that addresses these issues.  If you do not follow his blog, you are missing out on some great wisdom.

Success Isn't Guaranteed, Try Anyway!

Local Scholarship Opportunity

Asa Tuten Memorial- GFSA Essay Contest (Local Scholarship!!!): ($1,500, $1,000, or $750)
- Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association Essay Contest
- 700-1,000 word essay on the chosen topic
- Due March 18th
- Apply here

Apply to Gordon State here at the Circle!

Gordon State will be here Monday, February 25th during Redskin in the Media Center! This will be an application workshop, so come on down ready to apply. They will waive the fee for anyone who applies during the workshop!

Sign up here

EarthCare: The Leadership Challenge of the 21st Century

What: A week-long, residential summer leadership institute with 21st Century Leaders and Georgia Power

When: June 9-14, 2019

Where: Georgia College in Milledgeville

Who: 100 high school students from across Georgia (must be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school)

Why: Meet other like-minded peers, network with Georgia Power executives and develop yourself as a LEADER!

How: Students are required to submit an online application and have a teacher, counselor, or youth leader submit a separate recommendation form

• EarthCare Application
• Recommendation Form
• Flyer
• Frequently Asked Questions

Deadline: The application is due March 17th, 2019. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email and mail in early April.

**There is NO cost for students to attend the program!

More February Scholarships!!

Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship: (Local Scholarship!!!)
- The deadline has been extended! Please let Ms. Justice know if you are applying so she can inform the scholarship committee
- Minimum GPA- 3.0
- Essay
- 2 letters of recommendation: one from a school official (administrator, counselor, teacher) and one from a community representative
- Counselor verification form
- Due February 20th
- Apply here


Future Mentors Scholarship: ($1,500)
- Students must submit an essay on a given topic of mentorship
- Must have an acceptance letter
- Due February 15th
- Apply here


Minimum Wage Essay Contest: ($1,500)
- Write an essay arguing for or against raising minimum wage laws and the proposal to raise minimum wage
- Due February 15th
- Apply here


SunTrust Sweepstakes: ($500)
- Enter for a chance to win the sweepstakes!
- Due February 15th
- Apply here


Teen Scholarship Essay Contest: ($5,000)
- Submit an essay on how Alzheimer's disease has impacted or changed your life
- Due February 15th
- Apply here


Civil War Essay Contest: ($1,000)
- Submit an essay on a given prompt related to the Civil War
- Due February 25th
- Apply here


Minimum Wage Video Contest: ($1,500)
- Create a 1-3 minute video arguing for or against raising minimum wage laws and the proposal to raise minimum wage
- Due February 25th
- Apply here


$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship: ($2,000)
- Log-in or create an account on Niche
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


DoSomething About Gun Violence: Share Your Thoughts: ($2,500)
- Share your thoughts in the DoSomething portal and they will send it to your state's elected officials
- You'll be helping elected officials understand how young people feel about this issue and you'll automatically be entered to win the scholarship
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


Regions Riding Forward Scholarship: ($5,000)
- In honor of Black History Month, write an essay about a particular African-American that inspires you
- Minimum GPA- 2.0
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship: ($1,000)
- Open to female African-American seniors
- Minimum GPA- 2.75
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must have completed at least 200 hours of documented community service
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


Farm Kids for College Scholarship: ($1,000)
- Open to seniors who will major in an agricultural field
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


Georgia United High School Scholarship Competition: ($10,000)
- Open to Georgia seniors who are members of Georgia United Credit Union in good standing
- Submit a video sharing how they are going to use their education to help their community
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


Grab the Mic: Make a Phone Call: ($2,500)
- Every phone call to your representative gives you an entry to win the scholarship
- Unlimited entries!
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


HACEMOS Scholarship Program: ($2,500)
- Open to high school students and graduates who plan to enroll or current students
- Must be of Hispanic heritage OR a dependent of an active HACEMOS member
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


Hadden Scholarships: ($4,000)
- The scholarship committee will consider character, financial need, scholastic achievement (at least a 3.5 GPA), objectives, volunteerism, potential for leadership and citizenship
- Due February 28th
- Apply here


I Heart My School Scholarship: ($1,000)
- Submit an essay about what makes your school awesome!
- Due February 28th
- Apply here

Spring Probe Fair! Lookout Juniors!

Juniors and Underclassmen! Now is the best time to participate in a college fair to get the college admissions process rolling. College fairs are set up so you can hop from table to table to learn about different schools across the state and nation, instead of having to travel to schools by car or plane. This is such an incredibly option to save you time and money!

Below is a list of the Spring Probe Fair dates and locations. Just click on the location to see more information about that specific fair.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org. I look forward to hearing from you!

February 20, 6 PM        Tucker High School Fair

February 21, 6 PM        Paul Duke STEM High School Fair

February 22, 9:40 AM   Gwinnett County Science and Engineering Fair

March 1, 10 AM             South Dekalb Fair

March 4, 6 PM               Johns Creek High School Fair

March 5, 6 PM               Quest West Fair

March 6, 6 PM               North Fulton Fair

March 7, 6 PM               Parkview High School Fair

March 12, 5 PM             Columbia County Career and College Expo

March 13, 6 PM             Quest East Fair

March 14, 6 PM             Mill Creek High School Fair

March 20, 6 PM             Salem High School Fair

March 29, 8:30 AM        Baldwin High School Fair

Last Dual Enrollment Meeting

Parents and students who want to Dual Enroll next (and did not attend the December 13th or the February 5th information meeting) need to make plans to attend the final information meeting on Thursday, February 28th at 6 pm in the Media Center at Social Circle High School.

Because of the complexity of this great opportunity for students, attending one of the information sessions is essential.  After this 45 minute meeting, parents and students will better understand the hoops that must be jumped through to have this opportunity.

Capstone for Seniors

No doubt, you have heard about this project.  The Dual Enrollment students have been given access to the project through a Google Classroom and should be well underway.  This project is due in one month- March 8th.  Mr. Kulp was not clear on the due date before, but is now notifying all that the due date is on MARCH 8th.  Please get busy!!

Update from Your College Adviser!

Below is a brief summary of the great things going on the Ms. Justice's college advising office! I have been meeting with mainly seniors all year working on planning their futures. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email me at christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org anytime. 

Mini College Camp!

What: Mini College Camp
Workshops on:
- The College Search Process
- Standardized Testing
- Navigating a College Fair
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Free College Swag!

Why: Learn how to navigate the college admissions process from the experts!

Who: Everyone should attend! Especially Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

When: Saturday, March 2rd from 8:30am-12:45pm

Where:
Georgia State University
100 Auburn Ave., N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Free parking available at GSU W-Parking Lot located on 51 Courtland St., N.E.

How: Register for this FREE event here!

Athens Tech Application Workshop

Athens Tech Admissions will be here Monday, February 11th for another application workshop! Juniors and Seniors interested in applying to Athens Tech for FREE are welcome to attend. We will meet in the Media Center during Redskin.

Please sign up here!

NACAC National College Fair

What: NACAC National College Fair

Why: Local college fairs rarely showcase out-of-school colleges, but this National College Fair will feature hundreds from all over the country! This is the best opportunity to make connections with representatives from these colleges and universities, while you are able to learn some insider tricks from the experts!

Who: Everyone should attend! Especially Juniors and Sophomores 

When: Sunday, March 3rd from 12:30-4pm

Where:
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337

How: Register for this FREE event here!

Dual Enrollment Meeting Is Tomorrow

6 pm in the Media Center. 

If you attended the meeting in December, you do not need to attend this meeting.  It is a repeat.

Corinth Career Youth Day!

Take advantage of this FREE event here in Social Circle! Join industry top professionals to learn what it takes to be successful after graduation. 

Register here!