Oconee County Little League Scholarship
The Oconee County Little League would like to recognize and award outstanding seniors who have the love of the game of softball/baseball. A scholarship will be available towards educational costs at an accredited college, university or technical school. High school seniors that have played baseball/softball at least two years of their high school career and reside in Oconee County will be eligible to submit an application. Any student having received a full four year scholarship is not eligible. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office.
Deadline: Must be returned to Oconee Little League by January 31, 2012.
Auburn University's Engineering Day will be held Friday, February 24 from 8:00 AM to noon, CST. E-Day is an excellent opportunity for high school students to explore a wide range of engineering disciplines. Please visit www.eng.auburn.edu/eday for complete details and registration information.
The OCHS PTO is sponsoring two EPOCHS scholarships of $500 each. The scholarships are given to recognize students who have made a difference in the lives of others and their own through involvement in school and community activities and/or through a work setting. Academic achievement, test scores, financial need and gender are not considered. The scholarship applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due to Mr. Guthas by Friday, February 24.
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 The deadline for entries is March 10, 2012.
With three weeks at Davidson College, students can get the taste of college life and interact with Davidson College community. This years Davidson College July Experience will be held from June 30 - July 21. July Experience students live in residence halls and take classes in the liberal arts disciplines. The sessions are planned to help students prepare for the college selection process and to develop leadership skills. Please visit www.davidson.edu/JulyExperience for complete details. You may also email julyexp@davidson.edu or call (704) 894-2508 with any questions.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes and supports students who show effort and find success in the classroom, yet are unable to attend college without financial assistance. Seniors who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry are invited to apply for scholarships valued at $2,000. Please visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. The application deadline is February 29, 2012.
The primary purpose of the Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award is to recognize the achievements of an Oconee County High School graduating senior who provides evidence of the following criteria: (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 award.
The amount of this scholarship award is $1,000. Special weight in consideration for this recipient will be given to community service accomplishments. Applicants are encouraged to describe the depth of involvement for their major service activities.
Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office and the deadline for submission is 3:00 PM on April 20, 2012
Wofford proudly announces the 64th annual Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $3,000 per year up to a full scholarship to Wofford.
Junior students who wish to be nominated for this award must meet the following criteria:
- Rank in the top 10% of the class
- Have achieved a minimum score of 1250 (CR and Math combined) on the PSAT or SAT, or 28 composite score on the PLAN or ACT.
- Must demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for success.
Nominees are screened by the Wofford Scholars Selection Committee. If the student meets the criteria, he or she will be invited to participate on Wofford Scholars Day.
Please visit the Guidance Office if you are interested in being nominated.
The Athens Area Chapter of Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association, Inc. is sponsoring $500.00 Academic Scholarships for high school seniors. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be accepted for enrollment to Fort Valley State University. Applications can be picked up in the Counselor's office and must be submitted by April 16, 2012.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Financial Aid Reminder
Don't forget that a representative of the GSFC will be at the Oconee County civic Center to discuss the federal financial aid form and HOPE tomorrow night at 7:00pm!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Registration and more!!
Registration time is almost here! There are several important events over the next couple of weeks you want to put on your calendar.
Here you will find all the forms needed to navigate the registration process. All files are saved as pdf files. If they don't open click here to get the latest Adobe reader for your browser.
The following files are useful to all students registering for next year. The files that are class specific are below.
Use the links below for specific course offerings and diploma requirements.
Free Drivers Education Parent Workshop
Do you have a teen who is ready to drive but YOU need more information? Are you confused about the laws in Georgia concerning teen drivers? Do you want to know how to possibly qualify for insurance discounts and tax credits?
Plan to attend our FREE Parent Workshop on Tuesday January 17, 2012 from 6 – 8pm. We will be discussing the following topics: Driver’s Education course options (traditional and online), Joshua’s Law requirements, Graduated licensing, New teen driving laws, Teen driver safety, Insurance and discount qualifications.
Open Road Services is excited to introduce driving simulation to our Driver’s Education courses. We use Drive Square technology to provide additional training covering the dangers of texting, cell phone use, and impairment while driving. Simulation will provide an opportunity for students to experience how these dangerous situations will affect their driving.
See a demonstration at the Parent Workshop!!
Register online at www.georgiaopenroad.com or call us at 770.725.2511 to save your spot today! We look forward to working with you and your teen to make driving safe and fun. If you know someone who might benefit from this opportunity, please pass the message along!
NOTE: All participants will receive a $50 discount coupon for upcoming driver’s education courses.
Mobile Food Pantry at Rocky Branch Elementary
WHEN: Thursday, January 19th
TIME: 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: ROCKY BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5250 Hog Mountain Road – Oconee County
The Connecting Point Church in Bogart, a Georgia Non-Profit Corporation, in partnership with the FoodBank of NEGA, is bringing a mobile pantry for families in need of groceries. Requirements for receiving a free box of groceries are similar to families who receive free or reduced lunches for their children at public schools. After filling out a form, families will receive a FREE box full of groceries. First come, first served. You will only need to indicate your monthly income, number of children, adults and seniors.
We are encouraging local residents and clubs/organizations to get involved by volunteering at one of these events. You will see, first hand, how great the need is in our county and how grateful our neighbors in need truly are, when we help them stretch their food budget with a box of free groceries.
To volunteer visit http://www.yourcp.org/calendar and RSVP online or email debysorensen@yahoo.com Volunteers are requested to arrive at 3pm to prep for the grocery distribution from 4-6pm.
Yearbooks are still on sale and prices go up February 1st!
You may also order yearbooks at the FYI Fair next Thursday night! To order online go to http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/ybk_lp_main.html
- Thursday, January 19th: AP Parent Night from 5:30-6:00 pm and FYI Fair 6:00-8:00 pm here at OCHS. We encourage the students to attend as well! Please consult the Program listed above to see which sessions are being offered.
- Current 9th-11th graders will register on January 24th
Here you will find all the forms needed to navigate the registration process. All files are saved as pdf files. If they don't open click here to get the latest Adobe reader for your browser.
The following files are useful to all students registering for next year. The files that are class specific are below.
- Graduation Requirements
- Classes of 2013 and 2014 (entered high school prior to 2011)
- Class of 2015 (entered high school in 2011)
- 2011-12 OCHS Course Catalog (12-13 coming soon)
- Career, Technical, & Agriculture Education (CTAE) Pathways
- Fourth Science Options
Use the links below for specific course offerings and diploma requirements.
- Rising Senior Course Offerings
- Rising Junior Course Offerings
- Rising Sophomore Course Offerings
- Rising Freshman Course Offerings
Free Drivers Education Parent Workshop
Do you have a teen who is ready to drive but YOU need more information? Are you confused about the laws in Georgia concerning teen drivers? Do you want to know how to possibly qualify for insurance discounts and tax credits?
Plan to attend our FREE Parent Workshop on Tuesday January 17, 2012 from 6 – 8pm. We will be discussing the following topics: Driver’s Education course options (traditional and online), Joshua’s Law requirements, Graduated licensing, New teen driving laws, Teen driver safety, Insurance and discount qualifications.
Open Road Services is excited to introduce driving simulation to our Driver’s Education courses. We use Drive Square technology to provide additional training covering the dangers of texting, cell phone use, and impairment while driving. Simulation will provide an opportunity for students to experience how these dangerous situations will affect their driving.
See a demonstration at the Parent Workshop!!
Register online at www.georgiaopenroad.com or call us at 770.725.2511 to save your spot today! We look forward to working with you and your teen to make driving safe and fun. If you know someone who might benefit from this opportunity, please pass the message along!
NOTE: All participants will receive a $50 discount coupon for upcoming driver’s education courses.
Mobile Food Pantry at Rocky Branch Elementary
WHEN: Thursday, January 19th
TIME: 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: ROCKY BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5250 Hog Mountain Road – Oconee County
The Connecting Point Church in Bogart, a Georgia Non-Profit Corporation, in partnership with the FoodBank of NEGA, is bringing a mobile pantry for families in need of groceries. Requirements for receiving a free box of groceries are similar to families who receive free or reduced lunches for their children at public schools. After filling out a form, families will receive a FREE box full of groceries. First come, first served. You will only need to indicate your monthly income, number of children, adults and seniors.
We are encouraging local residents and clubs/organizations to get involved by volunteering at one of these events. You will see, first hand, how great the need is in our county and how grateful our neighbors in need truly are, when we help them stretch their food budget with a box of free groceries.
To volunteer visit http://www.yourcp.org/calendar and RSVP online or email debysorensen@yahoo.com Volunteers are requested to arrive at 3pm to prep for the grocery distribution from 4-6pm.
Yearbooks are still on sale and prices go up February 1st!
You may also order yearbooks at the FYI Fair next Thursday night! To order online go to http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/ybk_lp_main.html
Thursday, January 12, 2012
New Scholarships and Awards
Welcome back! Today we have several new scholarships, summer opportunities and awards. Tomorrow you will be getting information about registration for the 2012-2013 school year.
Furman Scholars - The goal of the Furman Scholars program is to recognize outstanding students who desire to learn, to know, to challenge, to change, to connect, to solve. Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $5,000 in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University. Furman Scholars are also eligible for a 10 percent discount on their week-long, residential Summer Scholars program, a summer camp that provides talented rising juniors and seniors with a glimpse of the Furman experience.
Furman Scholar nominees must be current juniors who meet the following requirements:
- A high school weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher
- A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences
- Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
- Demonstrated leadership potential
-One of the following test scores: PSAT score of 120 or higher (CR & Math); SAT score of 1200 or higher (CR & Math); ACT composite score of 26 or higher
If you are interested in being nominated to be a Furman Scholar and meet the criteria, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by Friday, March 2.
VetCAMP - The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting "VetCAMP" from Sunday, July 8 - Saturday, July 14 of this year. For more information and for registration forms, please visit www.vet.uga.edu/GO/camp
Julian and Jan Hester Scholarship Program - The goal of the Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund, presented by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia, is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote banking. At least four, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications for this scholarship may be picked up in the Guidance office and must be turned in to Oconee State Bank by Friday, April 6.
UGA Office of Admissions presents, 3rd Annual “Colleges in your backyard program”
This program is designed to afford both students and parents from Athens/Clarke County and surrounding communities the opportunity to learn more about the post-secondary options in their community and to have general admissions and financial aid questions answered by seasoned professionals.
The program will take place on January 15th, 2012 from 3-5 p.m. at the UGA Chapel. A college admissions panel discussion will take place featuring: Gainesville State College, Athens Tech College, Piedmont College, UGA Office of Admissions, UGA Office - Financial Aid and the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
Immediately following the panel will be a mini-fair college fair in the UGA - Office of Admissions. The event is free to the public and parking will be available in the North Campus parking deck off South Jackson Street.
For more information, please feel free to contact Des Potier -Associate Director of Admissions via email: dpotier@uga.edu or phone: 706 542 9183.
Farm Bureau Scholarship - The Georgia Farm Bureau would like to recognize and assist deserving and outstanding seniors who are pursuing a college degree in agriculture or a related field. Scholarships will be awarded to the top ten students who confirm they are majoring in agriculture or a related field. The top three students will each receive a scholarship of $3,000. The remaining students will receive a $750 scholarship. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. The application deadline is February 24, 2012.
Farm Bureau Art Contest - Georgia Farm Bureau is sponsoring an art contest for all high school students. Entry forms can be picked up in the guidance office or from Mr. Pinneau. Ten district winners will receive $75 each in cash. Two state runners up will receive $150 in cash. All artwork must be postmarked by Friday, February 24.
AES Engineers Scholarship - The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site athttp://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Angel Dolphin Scholarship - The Angel Dolphin Scholarship is designed for students who have lost one or both parents. Applicants must have at least a 2.7 GPA and 1100 SAT score. This scholarship is for seniors who plan on attending a four year college. Please visit www.angeldolphinscholarship.org for complete details. The deadline to apply is March 21, 2012.
Furman Scholars - The goal of the Furman Scholars program is to recognize outstanding students who desire to learn, to know, to challenge, to change, to connect, to solve. Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $5,000 in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University. Furman Scholars are also eligible for a 10 percent discount on their week-long, residential Summer Scholars program, a summer camp that provides talented rising juniors and seniors with a glimpse of the Furman experience.
Furman Scholar nominees must be current juniors who meet the following requirements:
- A high school weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher
- A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences
- Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
- Demonstrated leadership potential
-One of the following test scores: PSAT score of 120 or higher (CR & Math); SAT score of 1200 or higher (CR & Math); ACT composite score of 26 or higher
If you are interested in being nominated to be a Furman Scholar and meet the criteria, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by Friday, March 2.
VetCAMP - The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting "VetCAMP" from Sunday, July 8 - Saturday, July 14 of this year. For more information and for registration forms, please visit www.vet.uga.edu/GO/camp
Julian and Jan Hester Scholarship Program - The goal of the Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund, presented by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia, is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote banking. At least four, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications for this scholarship may be picked up in the Guidance office and must be turned in to Oconee State Bank by Friday, April 6.
UGA Office of Admissions presents, 3rd Annual “Colleges in your backyard program”
This program is designed to afford both students and parents from Athens/Clarke County and surrounding communities the opportunity to learn more about the post-secondary options in their community and to have general admissions and financial aid questions answered by seasoned professionals.
The program will take place on January 15th, 2012 from 3-5 p.m. at the UGA Chapel. A college admissions panel discussion will take place featuring: Gainesville State College, Athens Tech College, Piedmont College, UGA Office of Admissions, UGA Office - Financial Aid and the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
Immediately following the panel will be a mini-fair college fair in the UGA - Office of Admissions. The event is free to the public and parking will be available in the North Campus parking deck off South Jackson Street.
For more information, please feel free to contact Des Potier -Associate Director of Admissions via email: dpotier@uga.edu or phone: 706 542 9183.
Farm Bureau Scholarship - The Georgia Farm Bureau would like to recognize and assist deserving and outstanding seniors who are pursuing a college degree in agriculture or a related field. Scholarships will be awarded to the top ten students who confirm they are majoring in agriculture or a related field. The top three students will each receive a scholarship of $3,000. The remaining students will receive a $750 scholarship. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. The application deadline is February 24, 2012.
Farm Bureau Art Contest - Georgia Farm Bureau is sponsoring an art contest for all high school students. Entry forms can be picked up in the guidance office or from Mr. Pinneau. Ten district winners will receive $75 each in cash. Two state runners up will receive $150 in cash. All artwork must be postmarked by Friday, February 24.
AES Engineers Scholarship - The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site athttp://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Angel Dolphin Scholarship - The Angel Dolphin Scholarship is designed for students who have lost one or both parents. Applicants must have at least a 2.7 GPA and 1100 SAT score. This scholarship is for seniors who plan on attending a four year college. Please visit www.angeldolphinscholarship.org for complete details. The deadline to apply is March 21, 2012.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)