Grades 10-11 – Youth Leadership Oconee
Students can pick up applications for Youth Leadership Oconee in the guidance office. This is a great program to improve leadership skills and learn about their community. More information and applications can be picked up in the guidance office or downloaded from www.occoc.org.
Before applying, please review the program dates and attendance requirements. The application deadline is Wednesday, September 30, and all materials must be turned in to the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce.
Don’t let your student miss out on this opportunity!!!!
Grade 11- Sign up for the PSAT
Any junior who wants to sign up for the PSAT needs to do so by the end of this month. Remember that this is the best practice for the SAT because you get your test back and online practice linked to your weaknesses. You or your student can sign up in the guidance office and the cost is $15.
Grade 12 – New Scholarship
The Georgia Association of Educators is offering the 2010 High School Senior Scholarship for future teachers. For more information and to apply, please visit www.gae.org.
Grades 9-12 – Essay Contest
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay online, visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at www.jfklibrary.org. This is open to students in all grade levels.
Grades 10-12 – For students interested in attending a military service academy
Senator Saxby Chambliss, Senator Johnny Isakson, Congressman Jim Marshall and Members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation cordially invite all students to Academy Day, 2009.
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon
North Georgia College & State University
(The Military College of Georgia)
Memorial Hall Gymnasium
706–863–1400
82 College Circle
Dahlonega, Georgia 30597
Representatives from all five Military Academies will be available to answer your questions. Please register by September 18, 2009 by 5:00pm by emailing Theresa_Milligan@chambliss.senate.gov or call (770) 763- 9097.
