Last Chance! Monday, October 3rd is the last chance for Juniors to sign up to take the PSAT on October 12. The cost is $16 and they can sign up in the guidance office.
Don't forget that students are out of school on October 13 and 14.
Our school nurse can only dispense medication to students that is provided by the student's parents to the school with a completed medication form. Information about the Oconee County School system's policy can be found on page 20 of the OCHS student handbook which can be found here. Copies of the medication forms can be found here.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Our recent issues between Powerschool and GAcollege411 have been resolved! All OCHS Students have an account on www.gacollege411.org. For most students their username is their lunch number followed by their last name in lowercase letters. If they still cannot login, please have them stop by the guidance office to have their password reset. Once they log in, they can check their HOPE GPA, research colleges and careers and apply to college. Seniors may also use the site to request free transcripts to be sent electronically to in-state schools.
If you are the parent of a Junior who intends to take the SAT this year, the best practice and feedback to prepare them for the test can be gotten by retaking the PSAT. Not only will they get back a score, they will also get access to an online customized study guide to prepare them for the SAT. Students can sign up with Joyce Oliver in the front office and the cost is $16. Monday, October 3rd is the last day for Juniors to sign up to take the PSAT.
Jefferson Scholarships to the University of Virginia are granted to individuals on the basis of merit alone and are full scholarships to the University. OCHS can nominate one senior to be in the overall running for this scholarship. The senior must have an outstanding academic record and should be in the top of the class. Successful candidates have demonstrated uncommon academic abilities, exceptional leadership talents and an understanding of the broader community around them. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to identify the most highly talented students in the world. Please visit www.jeffersonscholars.org for complete details. Please see your counselor if you are interested in being nominated by October 7.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is pleased to announce its fourth annual "Freedom in Academia" student essay contest. High school seniors from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the college experience. For complete details, please visit www.thefire.org/contests.
High school seniors can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship to college through the SunTrust Off To College Sweepstakes. For complete details, visit offtocollege.info
Duke University will be hosting an admissions information session on Sunday, October 9 at Walton High School in Marietta. All interested students are welcome to attend.
If you are the parent of a Junior who intends to take the SAT this year, the best practice and feedback to prepare them for the test can be gotten by retaking the PSAT. Not only will they get back a score, they will also get access to an online customized study guide to prepare them for the SAT. Students can sign up with Joyce Oliver in the front office and the cost is $16. Monday, October 3rd is the last day for Juniors to sign up to take the PSAT.
Jefferson Scholarships to the University of Virginia are granted to individuals on the basis of merit alone and are full scholarships to the University. OCHS can nominate one senior to be in the overall running for this scholarship. The senior must have an outstanding academic record and should be in the top of the class. Successful candidates have demonstrated uncommon academic abilities, exceptional leadership talents and an understanding of the broader community around them. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to identify the most highly talented students in the world. Please visit www.jeffersonscholars.org for complete details. Please see your counselor if you are interested in being nominated by October 7.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is pleased to announce its fourth annual "Freedom in Academia" student essay contest. High school seniors from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the college experience. For complete details, please visit www.thefire.org/contests.
High school seniors can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship to college through the SunTrust Off To College Sweepstakes. For complete details, visit offtocollege.info
Duke University will be hosting an admissions information session on Sunday, October 9 at Walton High School in Marietta. All interested students are welcome to attend.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Don’t forget to attend the PROBE College Fair with your student on Tuesday, September 20 from 6:00-8:30 at the Classic Center in downtown Athens. There will be over 100 colleges from Georgia and the Southeast represented. This is a wonderful opportunity for Freshmen and Sophomores to see the variety of post-secondary options they have. For Juniors and Seniors, PROBE is a chance to start narrowing down what they are really looking for in a college.
If you are the parent of a Junior who intends to take the SAT this year, the best practice and feedback to prepare them for the test can be gotten by retaking the PSAT. Not only will they get back a score, they will also get access to an online customized study guide to prepare them for the SAT. Students can sign up with Joyce Oliver in the front office and the cost is $16.
Emory Scholars awards are renewable for four years of undergraduate study to Emory University, provided the recipients maintain high standards of personal and academic excellence. Distinguished faculty serve as program directors and advisers.
The Emory Goizueta Scholars Program is for students in their last year of high school who have demonstrated not only outstanding academic achievement and strong ethical character, but also a sustained interest in business and propensity to create significant positive changes in organizations.
For complete details on both of these prestigious awards, please visit www.emory.edu/admission/scholars. Only serious students who meet the criteria should apply. All nomination and application materials to be completed and submitted by November 15. Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office if you are interested in being nominated.
If you are the parent of a Junior who intends to take the SAT this year, the best practice and feedback to prepare them for the test can be gotten by retaking the PSAT. Not only will they get back a score, they will also get access to an online customized study guide to prepare them for the SAT. Students can sign up with Joyce Oliver in the front office and the cost is $16.
Emory Scholars awards are renewable for four years of undergraduate study to Emory University, provided the recipients maintain high standards of personal and academic excellence. Distinguished faculty serve as program directors and advisers.
The Emory Goizueta Scholars Program is for students in their last year of high school who have demonstrated not only outstanding academic achievement and strong ethical character, but also a sustained interest in business and propensity to create significant positive changes in organizations.
For complete details on both of these prestigious awards, please visit www.emory.edu/admission/scholars. Only serious students who meet the criteria should apply. All nomination and application materials to be completed and submitted by November 15. Please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office if you are interested in being nominated.
Friday, September 9, 2011
The University of Georgia is pleased to announce that the newest undergraduate engineering degree programs in Biochemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering are now fully underway.
More can be learned about these programs by visiting www.engineering.uga.edu and www.engr.uga.edu. For more information and to schedule a tour of the UGA engineering facilities, please contact Sid Thompson, Professor of Engineering and Program Coordinator, at 866-775-1220 or by email at sidt@engr.uga.edu .
Gainesville State College is announcing Fall Open House for both the Gainesville and Oconee campuses. The Gainesville Open House will be on Saturday, October 15 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Continuing Education Center. The Oconee campus event will be on Saturday, October 22 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Student Resource Center. This will be a time to take a tour of the campus and find out more about the academic majors offered. Admissions and Financial Aid representatives will be on hand as well. To register, please visit www.gsc.edu or call the Admissions Office at (678) 717-3641.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award - If you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. These awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. This is open to all students.
To apply, visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit and click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you have completed the online application, go to "Certification" page to either email certification instructions to your certifier, or print them out and hand deliver them. The certifier must be your school principal, head of local 4-H, Girl Scout Council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of a HandsOn Network. Everything must be completed by November 1.
More can be learned about these programs by visiting www.engineering.uga.edu and www.engr.uga.edu. For more information and to schedule a tour of the UGA engineering facilities, please contact Sid Thompson, Professor of Engineering and Program Coordinator, at 866-775-1220 or by email at sidt@engr.uga.edu .
Gainesville State College is announcing Fall Open House for both the Gainesville and Oconee campuses. The Gainesville Open House will be on Saturday, October 15 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Continuing Education Center. The Oconee campus event will be on Saturday, October 22 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Student Resource Center. This will be a time to take a tour of the campus and find out more about the academic majors offered. Admissions and Financial Aid representatives will be on hand as well. To register, please visit www.gsc.edu or call the Admissions Office at (678) 717-3641.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award - If you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. These awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. This is open to all students.
To apply, visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit and click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you have completed the online application, go to "Certification" page to either email certification instructions to your certifier, or print them out and hand deliver them. The certifier must be your school principal, head of local 4-H, Girl Scout Council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of a HandsOn Network. Everything must be completed by November 1.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
To the parents of OCHS Seniors......
Yearbook staff needs your help! Senior ads, baby pictures and quotes are due by Friday, September 9th. To insure your child has a special place in this year's yearbook print and complete this form and have it delivered to K14, Ms. Burger's room. Please make sure all pictures are properly indentified and numbered. Checks should be made out to OCHS Yearbook.
Thank You, Yearbook Staff
To the parents of OCHS Seniors......
Yearbook staff needs your help! Senior ads, baby pictures and quotes are due by Friday, September 9th. To insure your child has a special place in this year's yearbook print and complete this form and have it delivered to K14, Ms. Burger's room. Please make sure all pictures are properly indentified and numbered. Checks should be made out to OCHS Yearbook.
Thank You, Yearbook Staff
Friday, September 2, 2011
After Prom Meeting!
The first After Prom 2012 Planning Committee meeting will be next Tuesday, September 6th, at 7:00pm in the OCHS Cafeteria. Any parent of an OCHS or NOHS student is encouraged to attend if they have an interest in helping with any of the sub-committees for After Prom 2012. Please e-mail questions or suggestions to: oconeeafterprom2012@gmail.com.
Don't miss out on this chance to provide a memorable, safe and fun Prom night for your students!!
Don't miss out on this chance to provide a memorable, safe and fun Prom night for your students!!
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