Supporting Students With Stress or Anxiety Workshop Opportunity

Did you know...More than 1/3 of all teenagers feel stressed out and overwhelmed? 62% of college students report feeling regular “overwhelming anxiety” 35% of students are losing sleep because of stress and anxiety? 31% of middle and high school students’ eating is affected by worry or anxiety?

Want to know how to help and support our teens and students?

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH STRESS or ANXIETY Presented by Michelle Peteet, LAPC with Rooted EnCourage Located within Stonegate Counseling Center.   Michelle is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor | MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and BA & MA in Business Administration

When:  Sunday, September 16 5:00 - 6:15pm

Where:  Alps Road Presbyterian Church 380 Alps Road, Athens

For parents, educators, school counselors students, and anyone interested in hearing and learning more. (**This event will be held at Alps Road Presbyterian Church but the presentation is not religiously affiliated.)

Cost: $5 per person or $10 per family at the door

Colleges Visiting OCHS (a complete list can be found here)
An admissions representative from Purdue University will be at OCHS on September 21 during Warrior Period. Please sign up in the counseling office if you are interested. 

A representative from Mercer University will be here on Sept. 21 during Warrior Period.  Any students interested in attending Mercer should sign up in the Counseling officer to attend. 

An admissions representative from Hampden-Sydney College will be at OCHS on October 1 at 2:00. Please sign up in the counseling office if interested.

An admissions representative from Augusta University will be at OCHS on October 17 during Warrior Period. Please sign up in the counseling office if interested


SCAD (Savannah College of Arts and Design) Day is the university's open house for prospective students and their families who want to explore the inspiring learning environment and academic programs, meet faculty, get a glimpse of SCAD classroom settings and student life, and begin the admission process. With the help of the SCAD Day concierge, visitors can design their day to suit their unique goals and interests. Upcoming SCAD Day dates are:
Atlanta: Sept. 29, Oct. 20, Jan. 12Hong Kong: Sept. 29, Oct. 20, Nov. 3Savannah: Oct. 6, Nov. 10, Jan. 19
Your student can register at http://www.scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/scad-days

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors that enjoy history and preservation: are you interested in serving on the Watson- Brown Foundation Junior Board?  Applications are available here: http://www.trrcobbhouse.org/junior-board-1/#student-application

Students must be available for monthly, evening meetings and must be strong academic students. Application due Sept 7.

The State of Georgia funds 42 scholarships each year to Georgia students that are interested in joining the Georgia Army National Guard and the University of North Georgia Corps of Cadets.  This means you can still have a full time job after graduating college while serving part time in the Guard!

Recipients of the University of North Georgia Military Scholarship (UNGMS) are even able to make $30,000 - $40,000 over four years as a Cadet.  The scholarship pays for room, meals, tuition, books, uniforms and fees.  The total worth of the UNGMS is over $70,000.  In recent years, just under 60 qualified and completed applications are received annually.

Army ROTC Scholarships are available nationally to Cadets who participate in a Senior Army ROTC program.  This scholarship differs from the UNGMS in what it covers: tuition and fees or room and board, up to $10,000.  It is important to realize that both scholarships require service in the U.S. Army after graduation.  

Additionally, Cadet Admissions awards Leadership Scholarships to incoming Cadets based on merit and financial need.  These scholarships range from $500-$3,000 and are funded by alumni donations to help off-set the cost of college for incoming Cadets.  For Georgia residents (not on UNGMS), they are also eligible for the Georgia ROTC and Future Officer Grant ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 a year.
For additional details on these scholarship opportunities for Cadets at UNG, please visit our website at www.ung.edu/cadet and click on the “Scholarships” tab. 

Youth Leadership Oconee is an wonderful opportunity for rising 10th and 11th graders to develop servant leadership skills in our local community.  To better work with our student's schedules, there will be a fall and a spring session this year.  Please see the information and application at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovWVFVV2tySFNkaGpxSXdJVkVDV25Tc0g2NkV3/view?usp=sharing

This year Perfectly Polished is holding a class for high school students who have never taken our class.  The class consist of social skills, handshaking, eye contact, communication, body language and of course, dining etiquette. If your student might need a "little help"getting through those college interviews and/or getting a job, this class might be  perfect for them. It is a 10 week class at the Oconee Chamber of Commerce in Watkinsville beginning Wednesday, August 15 for 10 weeks from 4:45-5:45. The cost is $250 for the ten week course.  You can find more information at Perfectlypolished.com

The Drew Swan Sibling Scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable $1,500 award for a sibling of an individual with a disability, contingent upon acceptance or enrollment in a two-year or four-year nonprofit higher education institution. All interested applicants must be: 

• The sibling of an individual with a developmental disability
• Enrolled or accepted into a nonprofit higher education institution 
• In pursuit of a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree
• Attending or planning to attend school at least part-time
• Willing to provide additional documents as requested by the selection committee

Full application information is attached and can be found HERE. Applications close on June 25th, 2018 

Another great article about preparing your student for college, this one specifically adresses the legal documents your studnet may need. https://getpocket.com/a/read/2133610837

If you have a senior getting ready to graduate and move on to college, here are some articles with expert advice on how to prepare them:

Preparing your child for the freshmen year of college
Prepare your child for college by teaching resilence
Preparing for college emoitionally, not just academically

Every month Athens Technical College holds a Tech on Tuesday session for perspective students on all of our campuses. At these sessions the students can come learn more about what Athens Technical College has to offer, ask questions, and, best of all, have their application fee waived!  Our next session on the Athens campus is Tuesday, May 8^th at 10am, 2pm, and 6pm.   You can get more information at https://www.athenstech.edu/executive/PR/spotlight/Spotlight.cfm?i=94

From Educator.com - Since being a student and living off baked beans and toast can occasionally be unpleasant, we're offering a $2,400 scholarship to help students catch a break.  This scholarship is merit-based and requires an essay submission. Any student is eligible to apply. For details on the scholarship, you can go to - https://www.educator.com/scholarship/ 

If your daughter is a rising senior and interested in the Poise and Power Cotillion Scholarship program, see details about upcoming information sessions at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovQjlYWGl2V3ZSMDYtbWRYT0oydkNuLU1PUThj/view?usp=sharing

The University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus is hosting a ten-day, free, summer residential Cyber Academy. The dates are June 20-30. The National Cyber Warrior Academy (NCWA) is designed to inspire the next generation of cyber operations and cybersecurity professionals in the North Georgia region. The program will prepare students for military, federal service, and civilian cybersecurity career paths. Forty participants will be selected to attend. Please visit https://ung.edu/cyber-operations-education/national-cyber-warrior-academy.php for complete details and to apply. The application deadline is May 20. 

Camp SOS is a healing family camp for those family and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide.  It is for ages 6 - 96! There are survivors of every age in attendance at camp on any given year and the program is designed to meet the needs of all ages.  GO TO WWW.CAMPSOS.COM to learn more or to register now!

If a member of your family is active duty military or a veteran, the following links may be helpful:

• Online College for Military Spouses & Dependents - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/online-college-military-spouses-and-dependents/
• Maximizing GI Bill Benefits & Transfer of Benefits - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/maximize-gi-bill-benefits/

New scholarship with a deadline coming up

A $500 scholarship will be offered to one female graduate who has exhibited the ability to succeed given less than ideal circumstances. The scholarship is sponsored by the Education Foundation and Women in Business of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. All application materials are due by April 20. Copies of the application can be picked up in the counseling office or at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovbjM0TDFKY2FVZUE5eDNhYmtETC0zTEdlQmRn/view?usp=sharing

Applications should be mailed to:

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce

WIB Diamond Award

P.O. Box 348

Watkinsville, GA 30677