Spring Break!
Students are out of school April 1-8. April 1st is a furlough day and the building will be closed. Students return to school on April 11.
Interested in earning college credit while in high school? Check out the following links
College Credit now video
College Credit now information
Move on When Ready Information
Prom is April 16. Tickets for both Prom and After Prom will be available the week after spring break. Please go to the Prom/AfterProm website for more information. Interested in helping? Volunteers and donations are still needed for AfterProm – check the website for more details!
Senior Graduation and End-of the-Year information
Over the break you should receive in the mail a calendar with all the important upcoming senior events. This information can also be found on the OCHS website.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Progress Reports were given out today in Warrior Period
Prom and AfterProm are coming!!
For more information about Prom, AfterProm, volunteering and donations, please see the Prom/AfterProm website
Attention Parents: Please refer to the medication policies in the student handbook. Parents are to bring in medication for their children. The clinic will store them but does not provide the medication.
UGA is hosting a Science and Math Academy from June 6-June 24. The hours will be 8:30-12:00 noon. This program is for college-bound high school students interested in math, science, technology, engineering or related careers. Students will engage in a variety of mathematics and science activities facilitated by UGA faculty.
Rising high school juniors and seniors should complete an application and submit to their math or science teacher for a recommendation into the program. There are no admission fees, but students are responsible for meals and transportation. Applications and the teacher recommendation forms can be picked up in the guidance office. For more information, please contact Cory Buxton (buxton@uga.edu) or Doug Griffin (doug1115@uga.edu).
New Scholarships
This year, Merck Respiratory will again sponsor the Will to Win Scholarship Program for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education. This nationwide scholarship recognizes high school seniors who are disciplined, outstanding, determined and successful in managing their asthma. College bound seniors with asthma who have achieved a level of excellence in one of the following are encouraged to apply: performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics or science. Applicants must also hold a minimum 3.5 GPA and have received at least one award related to their entry category. Please see Mr. Guthas for an application. All applications must be received by Merck Respiratory by April 30.
The Athens Area Retired Educators Association annually awards a monetary scholarship to an Oconee County public high school graduating senior. The intent of the award is to assist the recipient in pursuit of his/her post-secondary goals. Seniors are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. In order to apply, please have an administrator, counselor or teacher write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The recommendation should address your personal qualities, school activities, community service, GPA and work experience (if applicable). Please turn in all recommendations to the guidance office by Tuesday, April 12 to be considered.
Prom and AfterProm are coming!!
For more information about Prom, AfterProm, volunteering and donations, please see the Prom/AfterProm website
Attention Parents: Please refer to the medication policies in the student handbook. Parents are to bring in medication for their children. The clinic will store them but does not provide the medication.
UGA is hosting a Science and Math Academy from June 6-June 24. The hours will be 8:30-12:00 noon. This program is for college-bound high school students interested in math, science, technology, engineering or related careers. Students will engage in a variety of mathematics and science activities facilitated by UGA faculty.
Rising high school juniors and seniors should complete an application and submit to their math or science teacher for a recommendation into the program. There are no admission fees, but students are responsible for meals and transportation. Applications and the teacher recommendation forms can be picked up in the guidance office. For more information, please contact Cory Buxton (buxton@uga.edu) or Doug Griffin (doug1115@uga.edu).
New Scholarships
This year, Merck Respiratory will again sponsor the Will to Win Scholarship Program for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education. This nationwide scholarship recognizes high school seniors who are disciplined, outstanding, determined and successful in managing their asthma. College bound seniors with asthma who have achieved a level of excellence in one of the following are encouraged to apply: performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics or science. Applicants must also hold a minimum 3.5 GPA and have received at least one award related to their entry category. Please see Mr. Guthas for an application. All applications must be received by Merck Respiratory by April 30.
The Athens Area Retired Educators Association annually awards a monetary scholarship to an Oconee County public high school graduating senior. The intent of the award is to assist the recipient in pursuit of his/her post-secondary goals. Seniors are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. In order to apply, please have an administrator, counselor or teacher write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The recommendation should address your personal qualities, school activities, community service, GPA and work experience (if applicable). Please turn in all recommendations to the guidance office by Tuesday, April 12 to be considered.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Graduation tests for juniors are next week!
As with any high stakes testing, please make sure your junior gets plenty of sleep, eats breakfast, and is hydrated during this week.
Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC - Each spring, the sponsor a “USAFA and ROTC Scholarship and Career Planning Seminar” sponsored by the Georgia Air Force Admissions Liaison Officers.
This seminar takes place at Georgia Tech and targets high school freshman, sophomores, and junior students interested in attending the Air Force Academy or seeking ROTC scholarship opportunities. Attendees will be provided with all the information necessary to compete for scholarships, and hear first hand accounts from Air Force Academy and ROTC Cadets. This is a great forum for students, parents, and counselors to learn more about the great scholarship opportunities available through the Air Force.
This year’s seminar will take place Sunday March 27st, 2011 from 2-3:30pm at the Georgia Tech Air Force ROTC Detachment 165. Questions can be directed to Major Will Trinquero USAFR/ALO Trinquero@bellsouth.net
New Scholarships
Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association - Senior students who have a father, mother or natural guardian who is a full-time paid member of the police or sheriff's department or fire department may be interested in applying for the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association scholarship. Children of administrative staff do not qualify. Each student must complete a fully completed and signed application with a postmark date of April 15 to be considered. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office.
QuestBridge's College Prep Scholarship provides awards that equip high-achieving low-income students to compete for admission to leading colleges. Full scholarships to college summer programs at Emory, Harvard, Stanford, Notre Dame, Penn or Yale are awarded. If you are a junior who has a strong academic record and an annual household income of less than $60,000, we encourage to apply. Apply online for free at www.questbridge.org . The application deadline is March 29, 2011.
- English: Monday, March 21
- Math: Tuesday, March 22
- Science: Wednesday, March 23
- Social Studies: Thursday, March 24
As with any high stakes testing, please make sure your junior gets plenty of sleep, eats breakfast, and is hydrated during this week.
Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC - Each spring, the sponsor a “USAFA and ROTC Scholarship and Career Planning Seminar” sponsored by the Georgia Air Force Admissions Liaison Officers.
This seminar takes place at Georgia Tech and targets high school freshman, sophomores, and junior students interested in attending the Air Force Academy or seeking ROTC scholarship opportunities. Attendees will be provided with all the information necessary to compete for scholarships, and hear first hand accounts from Air Force Academy and ROTC Cadets. This is a great forum for students, parents, and counselors to learn more about the great scholarship opportunities available through the Air Force.
This year’s seminar will take place Sunday March 27st, 2011 from 2-3:30pm at the Georgia Tech Air Force ROTC Detachment 165. Questions can be directed to Major Will Trinquero USAFR/ALO Trinquero@bellsouth.net
New Scholarships
Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association - Senior students who have a father, mother or natural guardian who is a full-time paid member of the police or sheriff's department or fire department may be interested in applying for the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association scholarship. Children of administrative staff do not qualify. Each student must complete a fully completed and signed application with a postmark date of April 15 to be considered. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office.
QuestBridge's College Prep Scholarship provides awards that equip high-achieving low-income students to compete for admission to leading colleges. Full scholarships to college summer programs at Emory, Harvard, Stanford, Notre Dame, Penn or Yale are awarded. If you are a junior who has a strong academic record and an annual household income of less than $60,000, we encourage to apply. Apply online for free at www.questbridge.org . The application deadline is March 29, 2011.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Last week of reviews before the GHSGT for Juniors!
Study sessions will be offered starting February 22 through March 22 (see schedule linked below).
Food and drinks will be provided at each session! Each time you attend a study session, your name will be placed in a drawing for weekly prizes (gift certificates, Warrior Spirit items, etc.). The more times you attend, the more times your name is added.
During the week of the GHSGT, we will draw from all names for a big prize!!
Want to do some additional studying at home? Try the other links!
Georgia's statewide Youth Leadership Program is for students in grades 10-12 who are interested in Latino culture. Interested students must demonstrate leadership capabilities and have a commitment of serve in the community. The summer session runs from July 10-15. There is no cost to the participant. Applications for the program and more information can be found at www.fanning.uga.edu/work/sinlimites.html . The application deadline is April 15.
Please Remember that Monday, March 14th is a regular school day, not a student holiday.
- English: Monday, March 21
- Math: Tuesday, March 22
- Science: Wednesday, March 23
- Social Studies: Thursday, March 24
Study sessions will be offered starting February 22 through March 22 (see schedule linked below).
Food and drinks will be provided at each session! Each time you attend a study session, your name will be placed in a drawing for weekly prizes (gift certificates, Warrior Spirit items, etc.). The more times you attend, the more times your name is added.
During the week of the GHSGT, we will draw from all names for a big prize!!
Want to do some additional studying at home? Try the other links!
- Schedule of Review Sessions
- Mathematics Study Guide from DOE website
- Science Study Guide from DOE website
- Social Studies Study Guide from DOE website
- Language Arts Study Guide from DOE website
- Georgia Virtual School website
Georgia's statewide Youth Leadership Program is for students in grades 10-12 who are interested in Latino culture. Interested students must demonstrate leadership capabilities and have a commitment of serve in the community. The summer session runs from July 10-15. There is no cost to the participant. Applications for the program and more information can be found at www.fanning.uga.edu/work/sinlimites.html . The application deadline is April 15.
Please Remember that Monday, March 14th is a regular school day, not a student holiday.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The state graduation tests for all juniors are right around the corner!
Study sessions will be offered starting February 22 through March 22 (see schedule linked below).
Food and drinks will be provided at each session! Each time you attend a study session, your name will be placed in a drawing for weekly prizes (gift certificates, Warrior Spirit items, etc.). The more times you attend, the more times your name is added.
During the week of the GHSGT, we will draw from all names for a big prize!!
Want to do some additional studying at home? Try the other links!
AfterProm
The next meeting of the After Prom Committee is Tues. March 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. in the NOHS Media Center. All parents interested in helping should plan to attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Lord at 706-310-0271 or at lordmom7@bellsouth.net.
UGA Summer Reading Program - This summer, the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is offering reading skills and speed reading programs for students and adults. Students in these programs make substantial gains in comprehension while doubling speed reading. They may also learn the best way to read textbooks, take notes and study for tests. For students entering grades 9-11, the program will run from June 6 - July 11 from 4:00-6:30 PM. For rising seniors, the time is from 7:00 - 9:30 PM on the same dates. For more information and to register, please call (800) 978-9596.
Academy Day - United States Senator Johnny Isakson is hosting the annual statewide Academy Day event to familiarize students with the application and nomination process of entering the U.S. military academies. The event will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 10:00-11:30 AM at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Representatives from all five academies will be in attendance to answer any questions. The event is open to all students. All attendees must present photo ID for admittance and make a reservation due to security restrictions. All persons who are interested in attending must make a reservation to Academy Director, Nancy Brooks at (770) 661-0999 or register online at https://isakson.senate.gov by April 29 at 5:00 PM.
Center College Junior Fellow - Juniors who rank in the top 5% of the class and are interesting in attending Centre College should apply to be a Centre Fellow. You must also have a SAT score of 1250 or higher on the Critical Reading & Math sections or an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. For more information on Centre College, please visit http://www.centre.edu . Nominations are due by May 1.
New Scholarships –
$1,000 scholarships are available to senior students through the Moore's Ford Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded at the twelfth annual Moore's Ford banquet in late April. The scholarships commemorate two African American couples, the Dorseys and Malcoms, who were killed in 1946 at the Moore's Ford Bridge. The scholarships are designed to honor and encourage students who are interested in public and community service, social justice and racial healing. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked by March 31. Two letters of recommendation, a transcript and an essay are a part of the application.
Applications are now being accepted for the Athens Technical College High School Merit Based Scholarship. For 2011-2012, these schools are Madison County, North Oconee County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Monroe, Loganville, and Walton Career Academy. The scholarship will pay the equivalent rate of the cost of tuition and fees for up to two terms of full time enrollment at Athens Technical College. The maximum amount of the scholarship is currently $2,043. The scholarship will be awarded to an academically outstanding student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The application for the scholarship is enclosed and it states the guidelines and requirements for consideration. Please duplicate the application as needed. Application materials may also be picked up from the Financial Aid Office in Room H-700 on the Athens campus, from Linda Downer in Room 112 on the Elbert County campus, from Tonya Coile in Room 101 on the Greene County campus, from Dominic Malcom on the Walton County campus or downloaded from our ATC Foundation website at http://www.athenstech.edu/Foundation/documents/High%20School%20Merit-Based%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf. Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application package to the Financial Aid Office by April 6, 2011 at 4:00 PM. The recipients will be announced in May of 2011. Please encourage any qualified students to pick up and complete an application packet as soon as possible.
QuestBridge's 2011 Scholarship Program provides more than 1,000 awards that equip outstanding low-income high school juniors with the knowledge to compete for admission to leading colleges. The online scholarship application is free of charge and is due March 29, 2011. Please visit www.questbridge.org for more details.
- English: Monday, March 21
- Math: Tuesday, March 22
- Science: Wednesday, March 23
- Social Studies: Thursday, March 24
Study sessions will be offered starting February 22 through March 22 (see schedule linked below).
Food and drinks will be provided at each session! Each time you attend a study session, your name will be placed in a drawing for weekly prizes (gift certificates, Warrior Spirit items, etc.). The more times you attend, the more times your name is added.
During the week of the GHSGT, we will draw from all names for a big prize!!
Want to do some additional studying at home? Try the other links!
- Schedule of Review Sessions
- Mathematics Study Guide from DOE website
- Science Study Guide from DOE website
- Social Studies Study Guide from DOE website
- Language Arts Study Guide from DOE website
- Georgia Virtual School website
AfterProm
The next meeting of the After Prom Committee is Tues. March 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. in the NOHS Media Center. All parents interested in helping should plan to attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Lord at 706-310-0271 or at lordmom7@bellsouth.net.
UGA Summer Reading Program - This summer, the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is offering reading skills and speed reading programs for students and adults. Students in these programs make substantial gains in comprehension while doubling speed reading. They may also learn the best way to read textbooks, take notes and study for tests. For students entering grades 9-11, the program will run from June 6 - July 11 from 4:00-6:30 PM. For rising seniors, the time is from 7:00 - 9:30 PM on the same dates. For more information and to register, please call (800) 978-9596.
Academy Day - United States Senator Johnny Isakson is hosting the annual statewide Academy Day event to familiarize students with the application and nomination process of entering the U.S. military academies. The event will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 10:00-11:30 AM at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Representatives from all five academies will be in attendance to answer any questions. The event is open to all students. All attendees must present photo ID for admittance and make a reservation due to security restrictions. All persons who are interested in attending must make a reservation to Academy Director, Nancy Brooks at (770) 661-0999 or register online at https://isakson.senate.gov by April 29 at 5:00 PM.
Center College Junior Fellow - Juniors who rank in the top 5% of the class and are interesting in attending Centre College should apply to be a Centre Fellow. You must also have a SAT score of 1250 or higher on the Critical Reading & Math sections or an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. For more information on Centre College, please visit http://www.centre.edu . Nominations are due by May 1.
New Scholarships –
$1,000 scholarships are available to senior students through the Moore's Ford Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded at the twelfth annual Moore's Ford banquet in late April. The scholarships commemorate two African American couples, the Dorseys and Malcoms, who were killed in 1946 at the Moore's Ford Bridge. The scholarships are designed to honor and encourage students who are interested in public and community service, social justice and racial healing. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked by March 31. Two letters of recommendation, a transcript and an essay are a part of the application.
Applications are now being accepted for the Athens Technical College High School Merit Based Scholarship. For 2011-2012, these schools are Madison County, North Oconee County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Monroe, Loganville, and Walton Career Academy. The scholarship will pay the equivalent rate of the cost of tuition and fees for up to two terms of full time enrollment at Athens Technical College. The maximum amount of the scholarship is currently $2,043. The scholarship will be awarded to an academically outstanding student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The application for the scholarship is enclosed and it states the guidelines and requirements for consideration. Please duplicate the application as needed. Application materials may also be picked up from the Financial Aid Office in Room H-700 on the Athens campus, from Linda Downer in Room 112 on the Elbert County campus, from Tonya Coile in Room 101 on the Greene County campus, from Dominic Malcom on the Walton County campus or downloaded from our ATC Foundation website at http://www.athenstech.edu/Foundation/documents/High%20School%20Merit-Based%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf. Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application package to the Financial Aid Office by April 6, 2011 at 4:00 PM. The recipients will be announced in May of 2011. Please encourage any qualified students to pick up and complete an application packet as soon as possible.
QuestBridge's 2011 Scholarship Program provides more than 1,000 awards that equip outstanding low-income high school juniors with the knowledge to compete for admission to leading colleges. The online scholarship application is free of charge and is due March 29, 2011. Please visit www.questbridge.org for more details.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Below are the updated dates for progress reports and report cards because of the school closings earlier this semester:
Parents of Juniors – OCHS will be offering test prep sessions after school over the next month to assist students in preparing for the Georgia High School Graduation Test. Details will be posted on the blog and school website soon!
Boston University offers many summer programs for high school students. Please visit bu.edu/summer/highschool for more information about these programs.
Georgia State University's College of Health and Human Sciences is hosting an open house and information session on Friday, February 25 from 10:00-1:00 PM. Registration begins at 9:30 AM. Please RSVP to chhs@gsu.edu .
Need Help filling out Financial Aid paperwork?
The Georgia Student Finance Commission is hosting College Goal Sunday on February 20 at 2:00 PM. This event will take place at the Zell Miller Learning Center on the UGA campus. The address is 48 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30602. This will be a great time to learn about applying for Financial Aid through the FAFSA and the HOPE Scholarship.
New Scholarships
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is offering several scholarships renewable for up to four years. Please visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. The application deadline is March 31, 2011.
Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity is proud to announce the Bethel Scholarship to GA Tech. A scholarship of $1,000 will be offered to a qualified young man entering Georgia Tech in the fall. The written application, accompanied by an official transcript, must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2011. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office.
Senior students who have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and demonstrate financial need are invited to apply for the Everett Williams Scholarship Fund. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked no later than April 15.
GA Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the 2011 agriculture scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to the top ten students who confirm they are majoring in agriculture or a related field who meet all qualifications. The top three students will each receive a one-time scholarship of $3,000. The completed application must be returned to the GA Farm Bureau Field Services office no later than Friday, Feb 25. Applications can be obtained from the web site, www.gfb.org.
- Progress Reports - February 18
- End 1st Nine Weeks - March 15
- Report Cards - March 25
- Progress Reports - April 22
Parents of Juniors – OCHS will be offering test prep sessions after school over the next month to assist students in preparing for the Georgia High School Graduation Test. Details will be posted on the blog and school website soon!
Boston University offers many summer programs for high school students. Please visit bu.edu/summer/highschool for more information about these programs.
Georgia State University's College of Health and Human Sciences is hosting an open house and information session on Friday, February 25 from 10:00-1:00 PM. Registration begins at 9:30 AM. Please RSVP to chhs@gsu.edu .
Need Help filling out Financial Aid paperwork?
The Georgia Student Finance Commission is hosting College Goal Sunday on February 20 at 2:00 PM. This event will take place at the Zell Miller Learning Center on the UGA campus. The address is 48 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30602. This will be a great time to learn about applying for Financial Aid through the FAFSA and the HOPE Scholarship.
New Scholarships
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is offering several scholarships renewable for up to four years. Please visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. The application deadline is March 31, 2011.
Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity is proud to announce the Bethel Scholarship to GA Tech. A scholarship of $1,000 will be offered to a qualified young man entering Georgia Tech in the fall. The written application, accompanied by an official transcript, must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2011. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office.
Senior students who have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and demonstrate financial need are invited to apply for the Everett Williams Scholarship Fund. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked no later than April 15.
GA Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the 2011 agriculture scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to the top ten students who confirm they are majoring in agriculture or a related field who meet all qualifications. The top three students will each receive a one-time scholarship of $3,000. The completed application must be returned to the GA Farm Bureau Field Services office no later than Friday, Feb 25. Applications can be obtained from the web site, www.gfb.org.
Friday, January 28, 2011
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
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
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