Grades 9-12 - Upcoming events

Monday, August 31st from 5:30-7:30 - Open House

Friday, September 4 - all students will be dismissed at 12:15.  Progress Reports will also be distributed on Friday

PROBE College Fair - Wednesday, Sept 9 from 6:00-8:00pm

Grades 9-12

 Online Safety/Cyberbullying resourses for more information about educating your kds and yourself about web safety

http://www.iKeepSafe.org
http://wiredsafety.org

http://www.cyberbully411.org

Grades 9-12 - Youth Leadership Oconee

 Current 10th and 11th grade youth leaders who want to further develop their leadership skills and channel those skills towards helping others and improving the community should apply for Youth Leadership Oconee. 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.

Grade 12 - New Scholarships

 Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! College scholarship recognizes a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer with a $5,000 scholarship award. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office and must be postmarked by February 15.

 Grades 9-12 Swine Flu- H1N1 update from the school nurse:

With the start of school we anticipate the increase of illness in the school age population. Along with the stomach virus and pink eye we are also seeing students with flu like symptoms. We are in constant contact with local health officials and they continue to stress there is no need for alarm. H1N1 is basically the first cousin to the seasonal flu. It is NOT a super bug and should not inspire any extra concern. The CDC is no longer tracking individual cases because it is becoming so common. Your concerns should be the same as with any flu.

 Flu is different than a common cold. You will experience body aches and fever. If you have body aches and fever it is important to see your doctor early. Anti viral drugs can make a big difference in the severity and duration of the illness.

1. When you are sick stay home. You should be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before returning to school.


2. Frequent handwashing is the single most important thing you can do to prevent the transmission.


3. Ask your doctor/health dept. about receiving the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available.

Scholarships and College Fairs Galore!

Upcoming Parent Nights

Monday, August 24th - Freshmen at 6:00 pm (note corrected time)

Monday, August 24th - Sophomore at 7:30 pm (note correncted time)

 

Grades 11-12

 The 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. invites students to the 2009 College Fair on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. This year's fair will be held at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta. Admission and financial aid officers from a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities will showcase their respective institutions. The fair is free and students may want to bring copies of their most recent transcripts as well as any test scores they may have.

 After the fair, students are invited to attend the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic at the Georgia Dome. Ticket prices for the game range from $10 to $45. Ticket orders should be placed no later than Friday, September 18. Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office for registration materials.

Grade 12 - New Scholarships

  Emory Scholars - The Emory Scholars Program is one of the most prestigious merit-based scholarship programs in American higher education. Emory scholar awards span four years of undergraduate study and range from two-thirds tuition, room, board and fees. 

  OCHS may nominate up to four outstanding students to apply for this program. Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by Monday, September 14 if you are interested in being nominated. All nomination materials along with the complete application for admissions to Emory must arrive at the Emory admissions office by November 1.

 Ga Fire Sprinkler - The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1500, $1000 and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest.

The link for complete information and details is: http://georgiafiresprinkler.org/contest.php

 Coca-Cola Scholars - If you are a truly motivated, dedicated and involved high school senior, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students. Apply online today at www.coca-colascholars.org. The deadline to receive applications is October 31.

 The Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis honors the student who embraces high ideals, whose life choices are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community, and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence. Danforth Scholars may receive full or partial tuition scholarships to Washington University. For more information on Washington University, please visit the website www.admissions.wustl.edu. Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office if you are interested in applying. All scholarship and admission application materials must be turned in by January 15.

Welcome to the blog!

Welcome to the OCHS Guidance blog!  It's been a busy start to the school year, and we already have plenty of information for you.

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12  Parent Nights (all held at the Oconee County Civic Center)

Senior Parent Night - Monday, August 17 @ 6:00 pm

Junior Parent Night - Monday, August 17 @ 7:30 pm

Sophomore Parent Night - Monday, August 24 @ 6pm

Freshmen Parent Night- Monday, August 24 @ 7:30pm

Grades 9-12 - Special message from our nurse

Please keep ill students, especially those with flu-like symptoms, home until 24 hours after their fever ends.  This and common sense precautions (like washing hands, not sharing drinks, etc.) will help reduce the spread of illness here at OCHS.

Grades 9-12 - Applications available for State Superintendent's Advisory Committee

 Students from OCHS may be nominated for the 2009-2010 Student Advisory Council. The Student Advisory Council will meet with Kathy Cox, State Superintendent of Schools, three times per year to discuss how decisions made at the state level are affecting students throughout Georgia. Members are advisors and act as liaisons between the Department of Education and the students in Georgia. Meeting dates are: November 9, 2009, January 25, 2010, and March 8, 2010.

Applications for the Council can be picked up in the Guidance Office and are due by September 30, 2009. All students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply. Applicants must be well-rounded and involved to be a part of the Council.

Grades 9-12 - Applications available for the Watson-Brown Junior Board

  The T.R.R. Cobb House is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Athens Area Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board of Trustees.

The Junior Board of Trustees is made up entirely of high school students drawn from fourteen counties in Northeast Georgia. Each year, the Watson-Brown Foundation gives the Junior Board $33,000 to grant to worthwhile historic preservation/restoration projects. The members of the Board devote many hours of time to meetings, research, interviews and site visits in the field of historic preservation.

Applications for the Junior Board of Trustees can be picked up in the Guidance Office. The deadline for all applications and supplementary materials is September 14, 2009.

 Check out the OCHS webpage for announcements, general information and club meetings.