Winter Break – Friday, 2/12 and Monday 2/15
Grades 9-12 - The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest is open to all students in grades 9-12. This contest is designed to explore the influence of the Revolutionary War on present day America and is sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution. For complete contest details, please visit http://www.sar.org/Youth/Oration_Contest. Students can be directed to the website to enter the contest.
Grade 11-
The Presbyterian College Fellow Program is designed to recognize high school juniors who have excelled academically and to provide them with information about Presbyterian's scholarship program. You must meet the following criteria to be nominated as a Presbyterian College Fellow:
- Be in the top 10% of the junior class
- Have SAT score of 1200 or higher (CR & Math) or ACT composite score of at least 27
If you meet the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. Nominations must be sent to Presbyterian by March 1.
Furman University is accepting nominations for the 2010 Furman Scholars scholarship program. OCHS can nominate up to six outstanding juniors who meet the following criteria:
- GPA of 3.75 or higher
-Genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences
-SAT score of 1350 (CR & Math) or higher, ACT composite score of 30 or higher or PSAT score of 135 (CR & Math).
If you are a junior who meets the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. Nominations must be sent to Furman by February 16.
Erskine College is proud to continue the Erskine Fellows Program. This program is to honor our outstanding students, and we are asking you to 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 of 1100 (critical reading and math) on the SAT or 24 (composite) on the ACT. Nominations must be sent to Erskine by March 1.
Grade 12 – Atlanta Braves Scholarship
The Atlanta Braves are excited to present the High School Scholarship Program sponsored by Publix Super Markets to graduating high school seniors throughout Georgia. Six $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated strong community service involvement as well as solid academic performance during their high school careers. All scholarship recipients will be honored during a special on-field presentation prior to the Atlanta Braves home game on May 1, 2010. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be postmarked by March 31, 2010.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
2/4/10
Upcoming Dates –
Auburn University Engineering Day - Auburn University is hosting Engineering Day (E-Day) on Friday, February 26. E-Day is an opportunity for potential students to explore the wide range of engineering disciplines at Auburn. For more information, please visit www.eng.auburn.edu/eday.
New Scholarships
Gainesville College - The Division of Social Sciences at Gainesville State College will award scholarships this spring to qualified students who are interested in pursuing a major in one of the areas administered by the Division. These areas include Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, and Sociology. A minimum of a 3.3 GPA is preferred. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance office and are due to Gainesville State by Friday, March 19, 2010.
Jan Hester Scholarship - The Community Bankers Association of GA is sponsoring at least four $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school graduates seeking to enter a Georgia university, college or technical institute in the fall of 2010. This is based solely on merit. In addition, Oconee State Bank will award a separate $250.00 scholarship to the individual applicant selected to represent Oconee State Bank in the state competition. The scholarship is a commemorative to Mr. Julian Hester and Ms. Jan Hester. In addition, the scholarship fund introduces and hopefully will promote a better understanding of the role played by the Community Banks in Georgia. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office and must be returned to Oconee State Bank by April 2, 2010
- February 5 – Progress Reports
- February 11 – Early Release Day
- February 12 and 15 – Winter Break
Auburn University Engineering Day - Auburn University is hosting Engineering Day (E-Day) on Friday, February 26. E-Day is an opportunity for potential students to explore the wide range of engineering disciplines at Auburn. For more information, please visit www.eng.auburn.edu/eday.
New Scholarships
Gainesville College - The Division of Social Sciences at Gainesville State College will award scholarships this spring to qualified students who are interested in pursuing a major in one of the areas administered by the Division. These areas include Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, and Sociology. A minimum of a 3.3 GPA is preferred. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance office and are due to Gainesville State by Friday, March 19, 2010.
Jan Hester Scholarship - The Community Bankers Association of GA is sponsoring at least four $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school graduates seeking to enter a Georgia university, college or technical institute in the fall of 2010. This is based solely on merit. In addition, Oconee State Bank will award a separate $250.00 scholarship to the individual applicant selected to represent Oconee State Bank in the state competition. The scholarship is a commemorative to Mr. Julian Hester and Ms. Jan Hester. In addition, the scholarship fund introduces and hopefully will promote a better understanding of the role played by the Community Banks in Georgia. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office and must be returned to Oconee State Bank by April 2, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
New opportunities for all grades!
Upcoming Holidays -
Grade 9-12 – Kohl’s Kids Who Care
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. This year, Kohl's plans to recognize 2,100 kids ages 6-18 with prizes ranging from $50 Kohl's gift cards to a total of $10,000 in scholarships. Please visit www.kohlskids.com for complete details. If you meet the criteria and are interesting in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. The nomination deadline is March 15, 2010.
Grade 11 – Capstone Business Academy of the University of Alabama
The Capstone Business Academy of the University of Alabama is a 10-day residential summer program designed for academically exceptional rising high school seniors interested in obtaining an education and pursuing a career in business. Participants interact on an individual basis with University professors and working professionals through a variety of presentations and experiences. In order to apply, students must be current juniors and have a 3.4 GPA. You must also have either a 27 on the ACT, 1210 on the SAT or a 140 on the PSAT. The total cost is $350 for all fees.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy. The deadline to apply is March 15.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
Body by Milk - America's Milk Processors and USA TODAY are pleased to bring you the 13th annual "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" (SAMMY) 2010 Award Program. The SAMMY 2010 Award Program recognizes outstanding senior scholar athletes from high schools throughout the U.S. An athlete from OCHS can win a $7,500 college scholarship from the Milk Processor Education Program. Please visit www.bodybymilk.com for complete application information. The deadline to apply is March 5, 2010.
Oconee Pilot Club - The Pilot Club of Oconee County is sponsoring the Helen Parrish Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 for seniors. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office. Applications are rated based on need, GPA, letters of recommendation and extra curricular activities. Applicants must also not be children of Pilot Club members. Completed applications are due by March 31 to Mr. Guthas.
Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award - The primary purpose of the Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award is to recognize the achievements of an OCHS graduating senior who provides evidence of the following: (1) good citizenship (2) active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community and (3) has a record of service to the community without financial reward. The amount of this scholarship is $1,000. The student must provide evidence of acceptance to an institution of post-secondary education to receive the award. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office and must be turned in to Mr. Guthas by April 16 at 3:00 PM.
Moore’s Ford - The Moore's Ford Memorial Committee offers endowed scholarships to commemorate George & Mae Murray Dorsey and Roger & Dorothy Malcolm. These scholarships encourage community service, social justice and racial healing. Eight annual awards of $1,000 each are given to graduating seniors from the eight public high schools in Athens-Clarke, Morgan, Oconee and Walton Counties. Applicants must be graduating seniors who have applied for vocational school or college and must take an active interest in community service. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be postmarked no later than March 16, 2010.
Grades 10-11 - SAT and ACT Test Prep is being offered Oconee Education and Prep and begins on February 7. Contact lbarrett@oedprep.com for more information.
- February 11 - Early Release Day
- February 12 and 15 - Winter Break
Grade 9-12 – Kohl’s Kids Who Care
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. This year, Kohl's plans to recognize 2,100 kids ages 6-18 with prizes ranging from $50 Kohl's gift cards to a total of $10,000 in scholarships. Please visit www.kohlskids.com for complete details. If you meet the criteria and are interesting in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. The nomination deadline is March 15, 2010.
Grade 11 – Capstone Business Academy of the University of Alabama
The Capstone Business Academy of the University of Alabama is a 10-day residential summer program designed for academically exceptional rising high school seniors interested in obtaining an education and pursuing a career in business. Participants interact on an individual basis with University professors and working professionals through a variety of presentations and experiences. In order to apply, students must be current juniors and have a 3.4 GPA. You must also have either a 27 on the ACT, 1210 on the SAT or a 140 on the PSAT. The total cost is $350 for all fees.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy. The deadline to apply is March 15.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
Body by Milk - America's Milk Processors and USA TODAY are pleased to bring you the 13th annual "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" (SAMMY) 2010 Award Program. The SAMMY 2010 Award Program recognizes outstanding senior scholar athletes from high schools throughout the U.S. An athlete from OCHS can win a $7,500 college scholarship from the Milk Processor Education Program. Please visit www.bodybymilk.com for complete application information. The deadline to apply is March 5, 2010.
Oconee Pilot Club - The Pilot Club of Oconee County is sponsoring the Helen Parrish Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 for seniors. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office. Applications are rated based on need, GPA, letters of recommendation and extra curricular activities. Applicants must also not be children of Pilot Club members. Completed applications are due by March 31 to Mr. Guthas.
Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award - The primary purpose of the Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award is to recognize the achievements of an OCHS graduating senior who provides evidence of the following: (1) good citizenship (2) active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community and (3) has a record of service to the community without financial reward. The amount of this scholarship is $1,000. The student must provide evidence of acceptance to an institution of post-secondary education to receive the award. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office and must be turned in to Mr. Guthas by April 16 at 3:00 PM.
Moore’s Ford - The Moore's Ford Memorial Committee offers endowed scholarships to commemorate George & Mae Murray Dorsey and Roger & Dorothy Malcolm. These scholarships encourage community service, social justice and racial healing. Eight annual awards of $1,000 each are given to graduating seniors from the eight public high schools in Athens-Clarke, Morgan, Oconee and Walton Counties. Applicants must be graduating seniors who have applied for vocational school or college and must take an active interest in community service. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be postmarked no later than March 16, 2010.
Grades 10-11 - SAT and ACT Test Prep is being offered Oconee Education and Prep and begins on February 7. Contact lbarrett@oedprep.com for more information.
Friday, January 15, 2010
2010-2011 Registration
Students in grades 8-11 will be registering for classes for the 2010-2011 school year. They received their registration forms on Friday.
On Tuesday students will get signatures from current teachers during class and will have the opportunity to have former and elective teachers approve classes during Warrior Period.
Students will enter their course selections in the computer on Thursday, January 21. Students taking Advanced Placement courses will need to turn in their completed contracts at that time.
Registration information, including course offerings, course descriptions, the course catalog, and graduation requirements can be found at
http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/index.php?module=pagesmith&uop=view_page&id=56
On Tuesday students will get signatures from current teachers during class and will have the opportunity to have former and elective teachers approve classes during Warrior Period.
Students will enter their course selections in the computer on Thursday, January 21. Students taking Advanced Placement courses will need to turn in their completed contracts at that time.
Registration information, including course offerings, course descriptions, the course catalog, and graduation requirements can be found at
http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/index.php?module=pagesmith&uop=view_page&id=56
Friday, January 8, 2010
Grades 9-11 – Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, January 12 - AP Parent Night at OCHS (6pm) For students who are considering taking Advanced Placement Courses next year and their parents.
Thursday, January 14 - FYI Fair at OCHS (6-8 pm) - For students in grades 8-11 and their parents. Come see what courses OCHS has to offer, hear from college admissions reps, learn about NCAA recruiting, and pick up PSAT scores. More information can be found at http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/files/filecabinet/folder6/FYI_Fair.pdf
Grades 9-12 – Best Buy Scholarship
Students in all grades who are involved in volunteer work or have work experience may be interested in applying for a Best Buy scholarship. Please visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships for complete details.
Grade 12 – Financial Aid Night, January 14 at the Civic Center (6pm)
For seniors and their parents who will navigate the Federal Financial Aid form and HOPE. We will have a speaker from the Georgia Student Finance Commission and information about College Goal Sunday where you can get help with the application.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
Oconee Volleyball, Inc. honors senior volleyball players who are pursuing a college degree and recognizes them for their discipline and hard work in the classroom as well as on the court. Scholarships will be based on character, need, and merit. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due no later than April 15, 2010.
The Georgia District Civitan Foundation invites senior students to apply for the Alice Dodd and Bobby Scholarships for Outstanding Community Service. The Bobby Dodd scholarship is awarded to a physically challenged student. The first place recipient for each scholarship receives a $1,500 award. Although academics and financial need are important and will be reviewed, the overriding criteria will be the applicant's community service involvement. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and all applications must be postmarked by January 31.
Senior students interested in the agriculture or natural resources related fields of study may be interested in applying for the Polly Hardigree Ward Memorial Scholarship. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. Applications must be postmarked by April 5, 2010.
Seniors whose primary residence is served by Walton EMC are invited to apply for the Walton EMC Operation Round-Up scholarships. Each scholarship will be worth $2,500 and will be non-renewable. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due to Walton EMC by February 19.
Tuesday, January 12 - AP Parent Night at OCHS (6pm) For students who are considering taking Advanced Placement Courses next year and their parents.
Thursday, January 14 - FYI Fair at OCHS (6-8 pm) - For students in grades 8-11 and their parents. Come see what courses OCHS has to offer, hear from college admissions reps, learn about NCAA recruiting, and pick up PSAT scores. More information can be found at http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/files/filecabinet/folder6/FYI_Fair.pdf
Grades 9-12 – Best Buy Scholarship
Students in all grades who are involved in volunteer work or have work experience may be interested in applying for a Best Buy scholarship. Please visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships for complete details.
Grade 12 – Financial Aid Night, January 14 at the Civic Center (6pm)
For seniors and their parents who will navigate the Federal Financial Aid form and HOPE. We will have a speaker from the Georgia Student Finance Commission and information about College Goal Sunday where you can get help with the application.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
Oconee Volleyball, Inc. honors senior volleyball players who are pursuing a college degree and recognizes them for their discipline and hard work in the classroom as well as on the court. Scholarships will be based on character, need, and merit. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due no later than April 15, 2010.
The Georgia District Civitan Foundation invites senior students to apply for the Alice Dodd and Bobby Scholarships for Outstanding Community Service. The Bobby Dodd scholarship is awarded to a physically challenged student. The first place recipient for each scholarship receives a $1,500 award. Although academics and financial need are important and will be reviewed, the overriding criteria will be the applicant's community service involvement. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and all applications must be postmarked by January 31.
Senior students interested in the agriculture or natural resources related fields of study may be interested in applying for the Polly Hardigree Ward Memorial Scholarship. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. Applications must be postmarked by April 5, 2010.
Seniors whose primary residence is served by Walton EMC are invited to apply for the Walton EMC Operation Round-Up scholarships. Each scholarship will be worth $2,500 and will be non-renewable. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due to Walton EMC by February 19.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
EXAMS ARE COMING – Please refer to the information in the previous blog
Secret Santa – A note from our coordinator, Leslie Rogers
Secret Santa is well under way in Oconee County. Our cluster is serving a 105 families totaling over 250 children. Several clubs and students have already made a huge impact on our families this year. Many community members and churches have also adopted families.
This year, however, Santa's list is long. The needs are many and are basic necessities in many cases. Even in tough times, we are blessed to have a job, a house, transportation.... Please consider being one of Santa's elves this year. It isn't hard. Starting tomorrow, there will be ornaments on the tree in the front office listing a specific gift requested by an Oconee County child (a family number is provided as well). Maybe pick up an extra gift this year or honor that person for whom it is always difficult to buy a gift by giving in their name. All your donations will remain in Oconee County.
Some gently used items Santa is always happy to receive: coats, clothing, PS2 games (the ones our kids beat eons ago and don't play anymore), PSP, Nintendo DS. Some of these families have received used gaming systems from us in the past and were so excited. The requests for food or "anything" are more numerous than I have ever seen before so any kind of gift card is wonderfully appreciated.
Grades 9-12 – New LG Ads targeting inappropriate texting and messaging
LG has developed a series of ads aimed at kids encouraging them to “give it a ponder” before sending text or pictures. Although the following article specifically mentions “sexting,” several ads focus on cyber bullying behavior. The article (with a link to the ads) can be found at:
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thehumancondition/archive/2009/12/08/sexting-in-america-the-medium-the-message-and-the-truth-about-teens.aspx
Grade 9-11 Air Force Day
Is you student interested in the Air Force Academy and an Air Force Officer career? If so, you may be interested in attending the annual Air Force Academy Candidate Orientation Program.
The dates for the program are Sunday, December 27 in Marietta and Monday, December 28 in Fayetteville. For more information, please contact Lt Col Vince Compagno at (770) 631-9410. You may also visit the website, www.airforceacademy.net
Secret Santa – A note from our coordinator, Leslie Rogers
Secret Santa is well under way in Oconee County. Our cluster is serving a 105 families totaling over 250 children. Several clubs and students have already made a huge impact on our families this year. Many community members and churches have also adopted families.
This year, however, Santa's list is long. The needs are many and are basic necessities in many cases. Even in tough times, we are blessed to have a job, a house, transportation.... Please consider being one of Santa's elves this year. It isn't hard. Starting tomorrow, there will be ornaments on the tree in the front office listing a specific gift requested by an Oconee County child (a family number is provided as well). Maybe pick up an extra gift this year or honor that person for whom it is always difficult to buy a gift by giving in their name. All your donations will remain in Oconee County.
Some gently used items Santa is always happy to receive: coats, clothing, PS2 games (the ones our kids beat eons ago and don't play anymore), PSP, Nintendo DS. Some of these families have received used gaming systems from us in the past and were so excited. The requests for food or "anything" are more numerous than I have ever seen before so any kind of gift card is wonderfully appreciated.
Grades 9-12 – New LG Ads targeting inappropriate texting and messaging
LG has developed a series of ads aimed at kids encouraging them to “give it a ponder” before sending text or pictures. Although the following article specifically mentions “sexting,” several ads focus on cyber bullying behavior. The article (with a link to the ads) can be found at:
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thehumancondition/archive/2009/12/08/sexting-in-america-the-medium-the-message-and-the-truth-about-teens.aspx
Grade 9-11 Air Force Day
Is you student interested in the Air Force Academy and an Air Force Officer career? If so, you may be interested in attending the annual Air Force Academy Candidate Orientation Program.
The dates for the program are Sunday, December 27 in Marietta and Monday, December 28 in Fayetteville. For more information, please contact Lt Col Vince Compagno at (770) 631-9410. You may also visit the website, www.airforceacademy.net
Monday, December 7, 2009
Exam information for all grades
Exams will begin on Tuesday, December 15 with all “B” day exams. All regular block and “A” day exams for 1st and 2nd blocks will be Wednesday, December 16. All regular block and “A” day exams for 3rd and 4th blocks will be Thursday, December 17.
Students will receive exam exemption/permission to check out forms on Monday, December 14. If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, they will ask the teacher to sign off on the exemption form. Please ask your student to keep up with this form; no replacement forms will be issued.
Students will be allowed to leave after exams are over on December 16 and 17 if the parent permission to leave for is turned in. Student or parents must provide transportation on these days; busses will not pick students up from OCHS until 3:30.
Grades 9-12 Essay Contest
The Optimist International Essay Contest is now open to all students under the age of 19.This essay contest awards a first place $2,500 college scholarship at the district level. For complete rules, regulations and applications please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. Essays must be received by the Optimist Club by January 11, 2010.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
The Savannah College of Art and Design is accepting nominations for the SCAD Distinguished Scholars award, a prestigious scholarship in the amount of $18,000 per year. Students may be nominated who have at least a 1220 SAT score or at least a 27 ACT composite score. Also, you must have at least a 3.75 GPA and leadership experience through extra-curricular involvement. If you meet the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas by February 1, 2010.
Walton Electric Membership Corporation is pleased to offer one senior student at OCHS a scholarship opportunity. In 1987, a scholarship fund was established in honor of Walter Harrison. Harrison was nationally known for his lifetime efforts to make electricity available to every home in Georgia.
The criteria for selection are:
1. Recipient's primary residence must be the household of an EMC member or employee
2. A combination of financial need and academic ability will be used in determining the recipients.
If you are interested in being nominated and meet the criteria, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by Friday, December 11.
Scholarships sponsored by the American Legion can be found at www.legion.org/needalift.
Exams will begin on Tuesday, December 15 with all “B” day exams. All regular block and “A” day exams for 1st and 2nd blocks will be Wednesday, December 16. All regular block and “A” day exams for 3rd and 4th blocks will be Thursday, December 17.
Students will receive exam exemption/permission to check out forms on Monday, December 14. If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, they will ask the teacher to sign off on the exemption form. Please ask your student to keep up with this form; no replacement forms will be issued.
Seniors may exempt up to four exams, juniors three, sophomores two, and freshmen one each semester. Teachers may add additional criteria or have the option not to allow students to exempt. Please read the exemption criteria in the student handbook (posted on the OCHS homepage) for details. Students owing debts, cafeteria or media fines will not be allowed to exempt. Students may clear fines during lunch on December 9-11. All fine fines must be paid before 2:00pm on Friday, December 11th for students to exempt exams.
Students will be allowed to leave after exams are over on December 16 and 17 if the parent permission to leave for is turned in. Student or parents must provide transportation on these days; busses will not pick students up from OCHS until 3:30.
Grades 9-12 Essay Contest
The Optimist International Essay Contest is now open to all students under the age of 19.This essay contest awards a first place $2,500 college scholarship at the district level. For complete rules, regulations and applications please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. Essays must be received by the Optimist Club by January 11, 2010.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
The Savannah College of Art and Design is accepting nominations for the SCAD Distinguished Scholars award, a prestigious scholarship in the amount of $18,000 per year. Students may be nominated who have at least a 1220 SAT score or at least a 27 ACT composite score. Also, you must have at least a 3.75 GPA and leadership experience through extra-curricular involvement. If you meet the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas by February 1, 2010.
Walton Electric Membership Corporation is pleased to offer one senior student at OCHS a scholarship opportunity. In 1987, a scholarship fund was established in honor of Walter Harrison. Harrison was nationally known for his lifetime efforts to make electricity available to every home in Georgia.
The criteria for selection are:
1. Recipient's primary residence must be the household of an EMC member or employee
2. A combination of financial need and academic ability will be used in determining the recipients.
If you are interested in being nominated and meet the criteria, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by Friday, December 11.
Scholarships sponsored by the American Legion can be found at www.legion.org/needalift.
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