Looking For a Move On When Ready Option That Is All On Line?

Georgia Military College offers Move On When Ready on-line college courses to Social Circle High School students who have at least a 2.5 cumulative average, and a qualifying test score (see the 1st attachment). These classes can substitute for a class that is being taken at SCHS and earn credit at both institutions.  This is a really good option that is built for dependable students who take care of business.

On August 25th, GMC will be with us to test students on the COMPASS (an acceptable substitute for the SAT or ACT to GMC) for anyone who is interested in participating in this program.  If you or your student are interested in them taking the COMPASS, the 2nd link to register is provided below. YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THE TEST BY August 23rd, 2016.



Information about Georgia Military College MOWR Options

Register to take the COMPASS Test with GMC

Parent/Student Information Meetings Are Coming Up

Clear your calendars, ladies and gentleman!!

We have big meetings coming up to help you better understand about what it will take to get out of high school and what it takes to get you in to the next thing you are going to do after high school.  We will cover information about HOPE Scholarship and the new website, www.gafutures.org that replaces GACollege411.org.  Bring your mental wheelbarrow, cause we are going to fill it up!  In all sincerity, these meetings will equip you all in navigating the increasingly complex system of education.

The 9th and 10th grade parents and students will have their meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 7 pm in the Cafeteria.

The 11th and 12th grade parents and students will have their meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 7 pm in the Cafeteria.

I will see you there!

Horatio Alger Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Scholarship ($7000 to $25,000) seeks to reward students who demonstrate integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, good academic record commitment to pursue a college education and a desire to contribute to society.  Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, demonstrate financial need of $55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), be a US citizen, and be involved in co-curricular activities.  The application deadline is October 25, 2016.  For more details and access to the application click on the link below.

Horatio Alger Scholarship Application

If you are interested in applying to UGA, GA Tech or Georgia State in Atlanta, you and your parents will want to attend a meeting hosted by these three colleges on August 24th 6:00 to 8:00 at the Chapel on historic North Campus at UGA in Athens, GA.  There is no cost to attend this event, and you will learn so much about all three schools and what it takes to be competitive in the application process.  To attend, you must register by clicking the link below.

https://apply.uga.edu/portal/peachstate

Ever Feel Like You Don't Know What Opportunities Are Out There? Here is the Solution.

This is the Guidance Blog, and it is where I will keep you informed with everything that pertains to college, career, leadership, scholarships, etc. announcements.  Staying tuned to this blog page will be VITAL for people who want to hear about all the opportunities that are available to them.  Visiting this website every day to see if a new announcement has been posted will certainly work, but aren't you too busy to remember to do that?  Of course you are!  That is why I have made it so easy for you to stay connected.

You can register to receive word-for-word updates that will be sent to your email address by entering your email address in the box located at the right side of this page that is labeled "follow by email."  Two other quick and easy steps follow and you are set to go!  This will be one of the most important things that you will do in preparation for an upcoming great year and for getting ready for the days that will follow graduation. Get ready to be in-the-know on so many things!

Michael Kulp, Your New Counselor

It is a pleasure to introduce myself as your school counselor.  I am so excited to be serving at Social Circle High School as I have already seen so much potential that the students, the school and the community have here. This is going to be an amazing place to work and learn, and I am so thankful to be a part of the Redskin Family. I am coming to Social Circle with 24 years of professional educational experience and have served in the Gwinnett, Newton, Oconee and Rockdale School Systems both as a teacher, a middle school counselor and as a high school counselor.  I grew up in the metro Atlanta area and am a 1988 graduate of Newton County High School.  I attend UGA for both my Bachelors and Masters degrees before making my last stop at Georgia State for my Specialist.  I have a great wife and two amazing kids, Jack (senior) and Caroline (junior).

As a high school counselor, I have enjoyed watching students of every walk of life see the goals that they set for themselves come to reality.  I believe that communication and partnership are key to my efforts in working with parents and students in navigating the next stage of life beyond high school.  Roughly, if you can dream it and are willing to work for it, there is every reason that we can get you where you want to go in life.  To be a part of this work is what I love to do.

In my free time, I enjoy fishing for trout with my son, Jack, showing lambs with my daughter, Caroline, for her FFA project, and goofing off with my best friend and wife, Barbie.  I also enjoy playing golf, singing, and serving in my church.

I look forward to meeting each of you over the next few months as we buckle up for a great year.  Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.