Cap and Gown Orders - Balfour will be at school on Feb 1st and 2nd during lunch for Cap and Gown orders. Senior Dues are $85.00. This covers the cost of all graduation fees
New Scholarships
Lions Club-The Oconee Lions Club would like to once again recognize the achievements of an OCHS graduating senior who provides evidence of the following: (1) Good citizenship, (2) an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community, and (3) has a record of service to the community without personal financial reward. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 and is not intended to necessarily benefit the students with high GPA's or test scores. Special weight will be given to community service accomplishments. Applications can now be picked up in the guidance office and are due to Mr. Guthas by 3:00 on April 15, 2011.
GASSP - Each year Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals awards scholarships to the children of GASSP members. The application is now posted on line with all the information needed. Go to www.gassp.org and “Click” on “Opportunities” to download the application. This year our scholarship program is sponsored by Lifetouch. There will be both $500 and $1000 scholarships awarded.
North Georgia Military Scholarships – 30 of these are still available!! The State of Georgia offers thirty-nine scholarships per year to Georgia high school seniors who attend North Georgia and commission as officers in the Georgia Army National Guard after graduating with bachelor’s degrees. The scholarship pays for room, meals, tuition, books, uniforms, and fees. In addition, GMS recipients receive National Guard weekend drill pay, GI Bill, pay for attending Army basic and advanced training, and Army ROTC contract pay (starting beginning of sophomore year). Recipients may also be eligible for an enlistment bonus and monthly GI Bill kicker. After graduating college recipients may receive an additional $10,000 commissioning bonus.
GMS Scholarship recipients are non-deployable as long as they are enrolled and remain in good standing with North Georgia and the Georgia Army National Guard.
Requirements:
1. Be a resident of Georgia.
2. Receive a nomination from a state assemblyman.
3. Meet the academic requirements for, and gain regular admission, to North Georgia.
4. Meet Army National Guard medical and physical standards.
5. Agree to serve as an enlisted member in the Georgia Army National Guard while a Cadet at North Georgia.
6. Agree to accept a commission upon graduation from North Georgia and serve four years as a commissioned officer in the Georgia Army National Guard.
Step-by-Step Application Instructions: www.northgeorgia.edu/gmssteps
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
FYI Fair
The FYI Fair has been rescheduled for this Thursday January 20.
Students in grades 8-11, along with their parents, are invited to attend the 3rd annual FYI Fair at Oconee County High School from 6-8 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about the courses offered at OCHS, learn about GA College 411 and how it can help your student plan for the future, pick up PLAN scores for sophomores, and an explanation of PSAT scores. See the complete list of sessions offered for more information.
Parents of students interested in taking Advanced Placement courses are also invited to attend the AP Parent Night also on the 20th from 5:30-6:00 in the OCHS cafeteria.
Makeup days due to snow
Linked here is a letter with important information about the snow make-up days for students and staff. In a nutshell, students will make up three of the days missed this week on the following dates, which have already been designated as "Snow Make Up Days":
Two student make-up days will be "forgiven" as provided in Georgia law.
Furman Summer Scholars – The Furman Summer Scholars program is for students excited to find out what college is like and who want to do something really incredible with your summer. Through this experience, you can take part in lectures, debates, discussions, research, field trips, and many other opportunities. To learn more details about this program, please visit www.engagefurman.com.
Furman Scholars - OCHS can nominate up to six outstanding juniors for the prestigious Furman Scholar award. Furman is looking for students who not only excel in academics, but in life. Outstanding character is important to become a Furman Scholar. All Furman Scholars who are accepted for admission will receive a merit based scholarship of at least $5,000. If you are a junior, have a competitive academic history thus far and are interested in attending Furman University, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office no later than February 16, 2011.
Erskine Fellows Program - Erskine College is proud to continue the Erskine Fellows Program. This program is to honor outstanding students and OCHS may nominate a minimum of four Erskine Fellows. Erskine Fellows should be talented juniors in the top 10% of their class and have demonstrated qualities of leadership as indicated by their participation in extracurricular and community activities. They should have earned a minimum 1100 (critical reading and math) on the SAT or 24 (composite) on the ACT.
Erskine Fellows who visit the campus this spring, meet admission standards and enroll at Erskine in the fall will receive a minimum academic scholarship of $5,000 per year. Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office if you are interested in being nominated. All nomination forms must be turned in by February 25, 2011.
SCAD Summer Programs - The Savannah College of Art and Design offers summer seminars for all ages. Applications and registration forms for all summer programs as well as a downloadable PDF of the catalog are available online at www.scad.edu/summer. Early application is encouraged as space is limited.
New Scholarships for Seniors
The Adam Hammond Scholarship Fund will provide an OCHS senior with a one thousand dollar scholarship to go towards college tuition. A student will be chosen based on academic achievement, school improvement and attendance. Applicants are asked to submit a 500 to 700 word essay describing how Oconee County Schools have impacted their life and what attributes they hope to bring to a college campus. Also, an explanation of the the career path you plan to take and why is required as well. Applicants will need to obtain two letters of recommendation along with a copy of the official transcript.
Adam Hammond was a 2004 graduate of OCHS and currently works as a news anchor for FOX in Macon, GA. Through this scholarship, he hopes to provide resources for Oconee County students to further their education and continue to contribute to the community. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due to your guidance counselor by April, 1, 2011. For further information on the scholarship fund, visit www.adamhammond.com .
Senior students who are interested in attending Armstrong Atlantic State University in the fall and planning on pursuing a career in science or math may be interested in applying for the National Science Foundation Science Talent Expansion Program (NSF-STEP). STEP scholars conduct weeks of research in the summer before the first year at Armstrong. Students who are selected as STEP scholars must commit to attend Armstrong in the Fall of 2011. Complete applications must be submitted by April 29 and can be found at http://armstrong.edu/forms/step_application_form.html
The Mercer University School of Engineering is inviting OCHS to nominate up to three seniors to participate in their inaugural Tech Comm Scholarship Challenge on the Macon campus on Saturday, February 19. Mercer plans to award valuable scholarships to high school seniors interested in Mercer's technical communication program. Successful students typically score about evenly on both parts of the SAT and enjoy using technology. A video describing this program in further detail can be found at http://www.mercer.edu/tco. Students who are interested should see Mr. Guthas by Monday, January 24.
The FYI Fair has been rescheduled for this Thursday January 20.
Students in grades 8-11, along with their parents, are invited to attend the 3rd annual FYI Fair at Oconee County High School from 6-8 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about the courses offered at OCHS, learn about GA College 411 and how it can help your student plan for the future, pick up PLAN scores for sophomores, and an explanation of PSAT scores. See the complete list of sessions offered for more information.
Parents of students interested in taking Advanced Placement courses are also invited to attend the AP Parent Night also on the 20th from 5:30-6:00 in the OCHS cafeteria.
Makeup days due to snow
Linked here is a letter with important information about the snow make-up days for students and staff. In a nutshell, students will make up three of the days missed this week on the following dates, which have already been designated as "Snow Make Up Days":
- February 14th
- February 15th
- March 14th
Two student make-up days will be "forgiven" as provided in Georgia law.
Furman Summer Scholars – The Furman Summer Scholars program is for students excited to find out what college is like and who want to do something really incredible with your summer. Through this experience, you can take part in lectures, debates, discussions, research, field trips, and many other opportunities. To learn more details about this program, please visit www.engagefurman.com.
Furman Scholars - OCHS can nominate up to six outstanding juniors for the prestigious Furman Scholar award. Furman is looking for students who not only excel in academics, but in life. Outstanding character is important to become a Furman Scholar. All Furman Scholars who are accepted for admission will receive a merit based scholarship of at least $5,000. If you are a junior, have a competitive academic history thus far and are interested in attending Furman University, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office no later than February 16, 2011.
Erskine Fellows Program - Erskine College is proud to continue the Erskine Fellows Program. This program is to honor outstanding students and OCHS may nominate a minimum of four Erskine Fellows. Erskine Fellows should be talented juniors in the top 10% of their class and have demonstrated qualities of leadership as indicated by their participation in extracurricular and community activities. They should have earned a minimum 1100 (critical reading and math) on the SAT or 24 (composite) on the ACT.
Erskine Fellows who visit the campus this spring, meet admission standards and enroll at Erskine in the fall will receive a minimum academic scholarship of $5,000 per year. Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office if you are interested in being nominated. All nomination forms must be turned in by February 25, 2011.
SCAD Summer Programs - The Savannah College of Art and Design offers summer seminars for all ages. Applications and registration forms for all summer programs as well as a downloadable PDF of the catalog are available online at www.scad.edu/summer. Early application is encouraged as space is limited.
New Scholarships for Seniors
The Adam Hammond Scholarship Fund will provide an OCHS senior with a one thousand dollar scholarship to go towards college tuition. A student will be chosen based on academic achievement, school improvement and attendance. Applicants are asked to submit a 500 to 700 word essay describing how Oconee County Schools have impacted their life and what attributes they hope to bring to a college campus. Also, an explanation of the the career path you plan to take and why is required as well. Applicants will need to obtain two letters of recommendation along with a copy of the official transcript.
Adam Hammond was a 2004 graduate of OCHS and currently works as a news anchor for FOX in Macon, GA. Through this scholarship, he hopes to provide resources for Oconee County students to further their education and continue to contribute to the community. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due to your guidance counselor by April, 1, 2011. For further information on the scholarship fund, visit www.adamhammond.com .
Senior students who are interested in attending Armstrong Atlantic State University in the fall and planning on pursuing a career in science or math may be interested in applying for the National Science Foundation Science Talent Expansion Program (NSF-STEP). STEP scholars conduct weeks of research in the summer before the first year at Armstrong. Students who are selected as STEP scholars must commit to attend Armstrong in the Fall of 2011. Complete applications must be submitted by April 29 and can be found at http://armstrong.edu/forms/step_application_form.html
The Mercer University School of Engineering is inviting OCHS to nominate up to three seniors to participate in their inaugural Tech Comm Scholarship Challenge on the Macon campus on Saturday, February 19. Mercer plans to award valuable scholarships to high school seniors interested in Mercer's technical communication program. Successful students typically score about evenly on both parts of the SAT and enjoy using technology. A video describing this program in further detail can be found at http://www.mercer.edu/tco. Students who are interested should see Mr. Guthas by Monday, January 24.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Registration for the 2011-2012 school year is coming!
General Registration information, including a timeline, can be found here. More information will be posted over the next week, so keep checking in.
If you and your student aren't sure of the options available, or would like to talk to teachers about courses, then the FYI Fair is for you!
Students in grades 8-11, along with their parents, are invited to attend the 3rd annual FYI Fair at Oconee County High School on Thursday, January 13 from 6-8 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about the courses offered at OCHS, learn about GA College 411 and how it can help your student plan for the future, pick up PLAN scores for sophomores, and an explanation of PSAT scores. See the complete list of sessions offered for more information.
Parents of students interested in taking Advanced Placement courses are also invited to attend the AP Parent Night also on January 13th from 5:30-6:00 in the OCHS cafeteria.
Grades 10-11- Washington Youth Tour Sophomores and juniors have an opportunity through Walton EMC's Washington Youth Tour to meet with Georgia's U.S. representatives and senators. This event will take place June 9-16. For the past 44 years, Walton EMC has invested in our area's young people by sending them, all expenses paid, to get a close look at our government in action. Students who apply must take a written test and then depending on those results, be interviewed where judges will choose four winners and one alternate. For applications, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. The entry form deadline is Friday, February 11.
Grades 9-12- Best Buy Scholarship All students in grades 9-12 can apply for scholarships sponsored by Best Buy. There will be 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each awarded. Apply online by February 16 at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com .
General Registration information, including a timeline, can be found here. More information will be posted over the next week, so keep checking in.
If you and your student aren't sure of the options available, or would like to talk to teachers about courses, then the FYI Fair is for you!
Students in grades 8-11, along with their parents, are invited to attend the 3rd annual FYI Fair at Oconee County High School on Thursday, January 13 from 6-8 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about the courses offered at OCHS, learn about GA College 411 and how it can help your student plan for the future, pick up PLAN scores for sophomores, and an explanation of PSAT scores. See the complete list of sessions offered for more information.
Parents of students interested in taking Advanced Placement courses are also invited to attend the AP Parent Night also on January 13th from 5:30-6:00 in the OCHS cafeteria.
Turner Summer Program Applications Available Now! Leadership Unplugged: A CNN Experience June 19–24, 2011
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Grades 10-11- Washington Youth Tour Sophomores and juniors have an opportunity through Walton EMC's Washington Youth Tour to meet with Georgia's U.S. representatives and senators. This event will take place June 9-16. For the past 44 years, Walton EMC has invested in our area's young people by sending them, all expenses paid, to get a close look at our government in action. Students who apply must take a written test and then depending on those results, be interviewed where judges will choose four winners and one alternate. For applications, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. The entry form deadline is Friday, February 11.
Grades 9-12- Best Buy Scholarship All students in grades 9-12 can apply for scholarships sponsored by Best Buy. There will be 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each awarded. Apply online by February 16 at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com .
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