Student Growth Model reports were sent home with students today.  Students who are new to Georgia public schools this year will not have reports.  If you would like further explanation, please go to http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Student-Growth-Model.aspx/ and http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/EOCTStudentReport.mp4

Students who are at least 17 1/2 years of age and have a valid Drivers License can now register to vote online. Please visit https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/beginRegistration.do for complete details and registration instructions.

The College of Pharmacy at University of Georgia announces the Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Program.  Scholarships are available for housing. If you are rising high school junior or seniors and have a strong interest in science and pharmacy. This program is for you. Application are available at http://www.rx.uga.edu/index.php/student_affairs_office/summer_science_institute
The program runs June 1 - 6, 2014
Application deadline date: Friday, April 25.

Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to join Kaplan Test Prep for a PSAT practice test on Saturday, May 3rd. The test will be offered online and it is free. The event will take place at the Athens-Clarke County Library.  Space is limited. Visit kaptest.com/countdown to sign up.

AfterProm Information http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/index.php?module=blog&id=448

Order Yard Signs for Seniors http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/index.php?module=blog&id=449

Important Dates for Seniors  http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/files/filecabinet/folder6/Senior_Info_2014_for_OC_Website.pdf

The Rotary Club of Oconee County is looking for a student who has achieved, as a minimum, an overall GPA of at least a "B", who is dedicated to and perseveres with a "service above self" attitude. The student must be a senior in the Interact Club in good standing. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. The application deadline is April 14

This year we are using Remind101 to send text message updates about important After Prom information. Please visithttp://www.remind101.com/join/after-prom to sign up for After Prom Oconee notifications.

Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity of Georgia Tech is proud to announce the Bryan Scholarship again this year. A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a qualified male student entering Georgia Tech. The scholarship is being offered by the fraternity in memory of Oscar Virgil Bryan, Jr.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by April 30, 2014.

Next Nursing Leaders Scholarship - Awarded by http://www.travelnursing.org/nursing-jobs.php organization.

$1000 awarded annually (Dec 17th) to students who may be interested in pursing a career in nursing and that are currently accepted or enrolled in any college program. Click Here To Apply

Health Care Professions Scholarship - Awarded by this www.all50medical.com organization.

$1000 awarded annually (Dec 17th)  to students interested in pursing a career in any health care related profession and that are currently accepted or enrolled in any college program.  Click Here To Apply

The Athens Tech High School Merit-Based Scholarship is offered each year to a High School student graduating from one of the public high schools within Athens Technical College’s service area.  Eligible counties include Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Hart, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, Walton, and Washington-Wilkes.                                                                                                                                                      

All application are available online -----   http://www.athenstech.edu/Foundation/scholarship.cfm   Applications due:  Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Camp Journey is a grief camp for children ages 7-17 who have lost a loved one. This camp is designed to help kids improve their understanding of loss and grief. This year, the dates will be Friday May 2 - Sunday, May 4 at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. Please visit www.mycampjourney.org for more information, or see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office.

Stanford University will select the finest students from across the country to participate in its summer programs for high school students. The summer programs offer highly motivated and intellectually curious students the opportunity to explore and discover topics not typically taught in secondary schools. For complete details and to apply, please visitspcs.stanford.edu/explore.

The Athens Area Retired Educators Association is offering two, $500.00 scholarships to two senior OCHS students. The characteristics of the selected student will be based on the following:

 1. Great personal qualities (personality, perseverance, morals, dedication, etc.)

2. Breadth of school activities

3.Volunteerism/community participation/work experience

4. GPA

5. Humanness

If you are interested in being nominated, please have a teacher, counselor or administrator write a recommendation on your behalf. The recommendation should include the areas mentioned above. Please have your nomination papers in to the Counseling Office by March 19.

High school juniors who have demonstrated superior academic excellence and have a potential for future success can be nominated for the prestigious Presbyterian College Fellows Award.  Juniors nominated must be in the top 10 percent of the class with a weighted GPA of a 3.6 or higher. The student must also have a SAT score of 1100 or higher (math and critical reading) or 24 ACT composite score or higher.  Selection as a PC Fellow grants students consideration for scholarships to Presbyterian College. Please see Mr. Guthas by Friday, March 14 if you are interested in being nominated and meet the criteria.

The Cavalier Club of Athens is offering a $500 scholarship to area high school seniors. The student must has a 3.0 GPA and have been accepted to a post-secondary institution. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by Wednesday, April 30. Three letters of recommendation are also required (one from a teacher). Please contact Milton Gresham at greshamm@clarke.k12.ga.us with any questions.

Students in grades 9-11 may be nominated for one of the People to People Leadership Ambassador Programs' most prestigious programs: the 2015 Leadership Summit.  People to People Leadership Ambassadors have the unique opportunity to earn academic credit and foster world citizenship. Please visit http://www.peopletopeople.com/our-programs/leadership-ambassadors for complete details. The nomination deadline is April 7, 2014.

The Education Foundation of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that $500 scholarships will be offered to one graduate from each of the five high schools in Oconee County.  Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and are being accepted between February 24 and April 3. The student must be a senior pursuing post-secondary education at either a two-year of four-year educational institution in the summer or fall of 2014.

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that scholarships will be awarded to graduates from each of the five high schools in Oconee County who will be attending a Technical and/or Vocational School after graduation.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by April 3, 2014 to the Chamber of Commerce Office. The applicant must be a senior who is pursuing post-secondary education at a technical and/or vocational institution in the summer of 2014.

Wofford proudly announces the 66th annual Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $3,000 per year to a full scholarship, which is valued at $45,000 per year. 

Juniors who are ranked in the top 10% of the class, have a minimum score of 1250 on the PSAT or SAT, or 28 composite on the ACT/PLAN test may be nominated. All students who are nominated for this program must apply to either Wofford's Early  Decision or Early Action deadline. Please see Mr. Guthas if you are interested in being nominated by March 31.