Yearbook, Prom and After Prom info

Grades 9-12 – Yearbook Orders

Last chance to buy a yearbook! Yearbooks will be on sale at lunch Monday, March 29- Friday, April 2 at all lunches. The cost is $60. Bring cash or a check payable to OCHS. Supplies are limited, so don't wait!

 

Grades 11 – 12 – Prom information

Theme: "A Night Under the Stars"

When: April 17th from 8-11 pm

Where: Classic Center in Athens

Price: $40 each (juniors who purchase tickets do not have to buy a ticket for their senior year, so really it adds up to $20/ticket/year)

Ticket Sales: April 12th-16th during all lunches- each junior or senior can purchase one ticket plus one date ticket (date’s age must be 14-20 only)

 

Grades 11-12 – After Prom information

Theme: "Midnight Masquerade"

Tickets will be sold during all lunches at each school during the following dates. Note that the price is cheaper if you buy early!! No tickets will be sold after noon on April 17.

Dates	Price
March 29th – April 2nd:	$20
April 12th – 16th:	$25
April 17th - 10 a.m.- 12pm at OCHS ONLY:	$35

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Grades 10-11 - UGA Science and Math Academy

 The UGA Science and Math Summer Academy will be held from June 7 - June 25 from 8:30 - 12:00 noon. This 3 - week program for rising junior and senior students is for those interested in science and math careers. If you are interested, please pick up an application in the guidance office. An application plus a teacher recommendation from your science or math teacher must be completed by April 2.

 Through this Academy, students will engage in a variety of math and science activities facilitated by UGA faculty, learn about math and science careers and practice leading small group activities with children. There are no admission fees.

 Grades 11-12 – GA Power 21^st Century Leaders

 GA Power will serve as the corporate sponsor for the 21st CENTURY LEADERS program again this year. The program will be hosted by Berry College in Rome, GA during the second week of June.   OCHS can nominate one rising sophomore, one junior and one senior to attend the leadership program. Please visit the website http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/earthcare/index.asp if you would like to learn more about the program. After reviewing, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office if you are interested in being nominated. In order to be nominated, you must have positive attendance, academic and discipline records. The application process must be complete by April 2.

 Grades 10-11 – Move on When Ready

 Move on When Ready is the state’s newest dual enrollment program which allows students to earn credit simultaneously at high school while attending college classes.  If you are interested, please look at the information on the OCHS webpage or contact your student’s counselor.  Of our area schools, Athens Tech is accepting students into this program for next year.  UGA and Gainesville College will be making their decision in the next few weeks concerning accepting Move on When Ready students for next year.

Grades 10-12 - Piedmont college Open House

 Piedmont College invites you to drop in anytime between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 27 for their Spring Open House. This will take place at the Prince Avenue campus.  High school students will have the opportunity to meet Piedmont students, admission counselors, financial aid representatives and other faculty members. To RVSP, please contact Dylan Ballard, Admissions Advisor, at dballard@piedmont.edu.

Graduation Test Prep information and UGA summer study skills classes

Grade 11 – FREE Graduation Test Preparation

Students needing help passing the Georgia High School Graduation Test in content areas in Science and Social Studies may be interested in signing up for the Online Express Tutorial. This is a free online program offered by the Georgia Department of Education that provides tutorial support for these particular areas. This can be accessed any time and anywhere where there is access to the Online Express website. Detailed instructions can be found at https://www.georgiastandards.org/Resources/Pages/Tools/ExPreSS.aspx.

 Grades 9-12 – Reading and study skills classes at UGA

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is offering programs for entering 9-12 grade students. Students will learn speed reading techniques, note taking tips and best ways to study for tests practices. The program runs from June 9 - July 7 in the evenings. For more information and to register, contact 1-800-978-9596.

Upcoming Dates

Friday, March 12 is a Student Holiday

Friday, March 19 is a full day for students in grades 9-12.

 Grade 11 – Summer opportunities and scholarships

 The UGA College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the Pharmacy Summer Science Academy to be held June 6-12. This cohort will consist of rising high school male seniors who have shown a strong interest in science and pharmacy. The purpose of the summer academy is to provide these young men with more exposure to the science career field. The academy will be of no cost to participants. There will be an information session on Wednesday, March 10 at 5:30. It will be held in the Pharmacy South Building. For more information, please contact Vivia Hill-Silcott at (706) 542-6466.

 If you are a high school junior who has a strong academic record and an annual household income of less than $60,000, you may be interested in applying for QuestBridge's College Prep Scholarship. This scholarship awards full tuition to college summer programs at Emory, Harvard, Notre Dame, Penn State, Stanford or Yale. It may also provide an all-expense paid visit to other leading college campuses. For complete details, please visit www.questbridge.org.

 Grade 12 – New Scholarships

 Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity is proud to announce the Bethel Scholarship to the Georgia Institute of Technology. The scholarship is sponsored by the Robert B. Plunkett Memorial Educational Trust. This year, they are offering one scholarship of $1,000 to a qualified young male entering GA Tech in the fall of 2010. The scholarship is being offered by the fraternity in memory of Stamps Bethel, '27.  Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due no later than April 15, 2010.