Grade 11
College bound juniors may sign up for the PSAT through the end of the month in the guidance office and the cost is $15. At that time, they will receive a brochure that lists all the colleges and corporations who award scholarships based on PSAT scores. The brochure also includes a practice test.
Remember, this is their only chance to take the PSAT this year and it is $30 cheaper than taking the SAT just for practice.
Grades 9 - 10
Students received PSAT brochures this week in Warrior Period. The brochure includes a practice test and other information about the test. All freshmen and sophomores will take the test and will be given more information about it in the coming weeks.
Grades 9-12
ATLANA HAWKS POETRY SLAM CONTEST (High Schools) - Calling all high school students! The Atlanta Hawks Poetry Slam is a shout-out especially to you, an invite to turn your thoughts into verse and speak them aloud. Submit your written entry for the Atlanta Hawks Poetry Slam contest, sponsored by Walmart, by Nov. 15th and vie for a chance to spit your verse during a special Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at the Hawks game on Monday, January 18th. Click on the following link for more information, including an entry form and guidelines: http://www.nba.com/hawks/community/Educational_Programs.html.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
Boston University announces the 35th annual Trustee Scholarship Competition. This is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to BU. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2009. For complete details, visit www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is announcing its second annual "Freedom in Academia" student essay contest. One student will receive a $5,000 college scholarship. Two students will receive a $2,500 college scholarship. For more information on how to enter the contest, please visit www.thefire.org/contests
