Opportunities for Juniors and Seniors at UT

Upcoming Events

Bus Trips

The University of Tennessee will host the annual multicultural bus trip Sneak Peek for interested high school minority Juniors departing from Memphis February 27 & returning February 28, 2015. The deadline for students to return their transcripts and parent permission forms is February 6, 2015. This website has details: http://admissions.utk.edu/sneakpeek

The JUMP Overnight Visit Program will is the annual admitted senior minority student program that will take place April 10 & 11. The website will be updated soon: http://admissions.utk.edu/JUMP

Open House

The University of Tennessee is looking forward to announcing Spring Open House dates very soon for March and a date on campus for the Orange & White football game in April.

Summer Programs

Engineering

The University Of Tennessee College Of Engineering is hosting several week long summer enrichment programs for middle and high school students. Please share the website with interested students:

http://www.engr.utk.edu/diversity/

Business

The University of Tennessee College Haslam College of Business is hosting two summer programs for students interested in business. Please see their website for more details and share with your students:

http://diversity.bus.utk.edu/

Mailing List

All students interested in University of Tennessee should register online to get updates about admissions, scholarships, and programs

https://vip.utk.edu/register.asp

Scholarships!

Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship

Are you a minority student interested in studying computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science? If so, you should apply for the Gates Millennium Scholarship. Go to their website for full details. The deadline is January 14, 2015.

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The Community Friends of ICS Scholarship

Did you attend Head Start as a child? If so, you are eligible to apply for the Community Friends of ICS scholarship. 26 students will be awarded a $1000 scholarship. The scholarship requires a completed application and an essay on "How this scholarship will benefit me." The scholarship also requires a recommendation letter. 

Applications are due by March 20, 2015. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

Be on the look out for more scholarships coming soon! Second semester is the "time" for scholarships.

Scholarships

Northwest Region-Mississippi Counseling Association Community Service Scholarship

• Current high school senior living in Northwest Region of MS
• 1 page, typed resume documenting extracurricular activities and community service projects
• Essay about a significant community service project and his/her role in the project and how this project changed his/her view on community service and/or volunteerism.
• Deadline March 10

2014 Jubilee College Scholarship-available to students planning to enter a science-related field

• Complete application
• 2 letters of recommendation
• One page typed essay to justify your candidacy to the scholarship committee
• Deadline January 31

Copies are available in Mrs. Brown's office!

Also, don't forget about the Get2College scholarship for Juniors and Seniors. The deadline is December 15. Visit get2college.org for the application. 

Dual Enrollment Opportunities for Second Semester

First semester is almost complete! For the next few weeks we will be involved in some type of testing so please make sure your student is at school and prepared for their test. These tests (Biology, English 10, Algebra, and US History) are required for graduation.  If you have questions about these tests please contact me or your student's teacher.


As we get ready to move into the second semester, please take a minute to look at the information about Dual Enrollment. This is an excellent opportunity for our students to get a jump start on college credit.

Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a junior or senior
• 3.0 GPA

Admission Requirements:

• Completed Northwest Transcript
• Official High School Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation from Counselor

Lewisburg High School is offering four different Dual Enrollment classes. All classes will be taught at Lewisburg one afternoon a week from 3:30-6. The following classes will be offered:

Monday-English Composition II (must have English Comp I completed)
Tuesday-English Composition I (must have 17 or higher in English on ACT)
Wednesday-American History
Thursday-College Algebra (must have 19 or higher in Math on ACT)

The cost of each course is $220. Checks should be made out to Lewisburg High School. If you are interested in any of these classes, please talk to Mrs. Brown before Christmas break.


There are also Dual Enrollment courses available at Northwest DeSoto. Follow this link for a full list of course offerings. The same requirements apply to classes at Northwest DeSoto, however, the cost is not the same. Again, if you are interested in these course, please talk to Mrs. Brown as soon as possible.

Princeton Review and Recommendation Letters

The Princeton Review just published their list of colleges with the happiest students. These ratings are based on surveys taken by thousands of college students. Check out the article in the Huffington Post or see the full list by creating an account with the Princeton Review.

Juniors (and some seniors) if you need help narrowing down your college search take a minute to create an account with the Princeton Review. They have several "lists" broken down by academics, campus life, athletics, administration, politics, social scene, anything you could imagine! This is a great resource especially if you are looking at schools outside of Mississippi.

The Princeton Review also offers free online ACT prep classes. The next class is November 19. They offer one class each month. This is a great option if you cannot make the classes offered at the Get2College center in Southaven. The Get2College Center offers subject area intensive classes the week leading up to the ACT. Check out their schedule at Get2College.org

Finally, recommendation letter season is upon us. If you need a letter of recommendation from me these are the steps you will need to take:
1. Request a letter from me, preferably via email at least one week in advance.
2. Provide me with a copy of your resume and fill out the Jr/Sr Survey. I will email you the link after you request your letter.
3. Be prepared to give me details about the scholarship or program to which you are applying. Committees don't want me to re-write your resume; they want to know specifics about you and how your involvement has made the school/community a better place. Below are four questions I use to write your recommendation letters:

• How does this student balance academic achievement with school and community involvement?
• What is the one accomplishment, qualification or quality that sets this student apart from his/her peers?
• How has the student's school involvement made an impact on CHHS?
• How has the student's community involvement made an impact on the Olive Branch area? 

Scholarship Opportunities from Delta State

I just received this scholarship update from DSU. If you are interested in DSU, you can access the scholarship application here.

Academic Scholarships 2015-2016

Priority Deadline: December 1, 2014

Final Deadline: March 1, 2015

Note: Scholarship Application is attached. Please return scholarship application along with a 250 word or less essay and resume to: Delta State University ▪ Office of Admissions ▪ KWH 117 ▪ Cleveland, MS 38733

Delta State University Scholarship Policy: Institutional, foundation, state, and federally funded scholarships and grants are all subject to a maximum yearly amount not to exceed the actual cost of tuition, average room and board, and a $600 per year book allowance. Scholarships are applied to student accounts to cover institutional costs of attendance.

First-time freshmen:                                                                     year                                       Total

National Merit Semi-Finalist                                                              $3,750                                     $16,875

National Merit Finalist                                                                        $5,000                                     $22,500

Opportunity Award                             ACT 22-25 (SAT 1020-1160)    $2,000                                     $  9,000

Achievement Scholarship                   ACT 26-28 (SAT 1170-1270)    $3,006 (Half Tuition)              $13,527

Academic Excellence Scholarship      ACT 29-36 (SAT 1280-1600)    $6,012 (Full Tuition)               $27,054

Scholarship Guidelines:

1. A complete scholarship application (including resume and essay) is required for consideration: priority deadline is December 1, final deadline is March 1.
2. Scholarship applications are reviewed for freshmen that have been admitted to Delta State University with a minimum 22 ACT and 3.00 cumulative non-weighted high school grade point average.
3. The ACT/SAT composite score from a national test prior to enrollment is acceptable; super-scoring is not acceptable.
4. Scholarships are awarded to current year high school graduates only.
5. The FAFSA must be completed for privately-funded scholarship consideration.
6. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time.
7. Scholarships are available for undergraduate study only, up to the completion of 140 earned hours.
8. Scholarship guarantees may be paid with institutional, foundation or privately funded monies.
9. Dismissal from the University will result in forfeiture of all scholarships.
10. Scholarships are not available for summer sessions.
11. Scholarships are renewable each year based on continued eligibility (completion of 30 semester hours with a 3.0 DSU GPA).
12. Scholarship awards are dependent upon available funds; a limited number may be offered.

Salutatorian Scholarship

Award: 1 time award only of $500

Initial Eligibility: verification as indicated by official high school transcript, awarded to current year high school graduates. May be stacked with academic and privately funded scholarship.

Valedictorian Scholarship

Award: 1 time award only of $1,000

Initial Eligibility: verification as indicated by official high school transcript, awarded to current year high school graduates. May be stacked with academic and privately funded scholarship.

Privately Funded Scholarship

Award: varies depending on scholarship

Initial Eligibility: less than 140 earned cumulative hours, criteria as set forth by the scholarship donor. May be stacked with first-time freshmen academic scholarships.

Junior Opportunities and Blood Drive

Below is a list of opportunities for juniors. I know it seems early to start thinking about college or scholarships but it will creep up on you-just ask the seniors!

1. NorthCentral Electric Power Association spoke with your students today about their Youth Leadership Tour and essay contest. NorthCentral selects one student from each school they serve to go to Jackson, MS for a three day leadership tour in the spring, followed by a trip to Washington DC over the summer. This is a great opportunity for your student to enhance their leadership skills while seeing how our government works first hand. To be considered for the Youth Tour, students must submit an essay about electric cooperatives by November 26. They can turn essays in to me before we leave for Thanksgiving and I will make sure they get to the NorthCentral office. Each junior should have received a packet today with more information. If your student did not receive one, please have them come by my office to pick up a copy.

2. The Get2College Center in Southaven is hosting a scholarship competition for high school juniors. The application is very short; it only requires them to answer two questions and submit a resume. The deadline is December 15. Here is a link to the application http://get2college.org/north-ms-get2college-junior-scholarship/

3. The application for MS Governor's School is now available. Again, this is a great opportunity for our students to gain leadership skills and earn college credit. If your student applies, encourage them to print a copy of their completed application prior to submitting. We had a few students last year that had to re-submit their applications at the last minute because of technical issues with the online application.  The application and more information can be found on the MGS website, http://web3.muw.edu/govschool/apply. The deadline to apply is February 4.


In other news, Student Council is hosting it's annual Blood Drive Tuesday, November 25.  We encourage students and parents to give if you are able. Life Blood gives a scholarship (or scholarships) to a senior(s) based on the number of units we collect through our drive. If you have any questions about the Blood Drive you can contact Megan Chapman at megan.chapman@dcsms.org.

Have a great weekend! 

Update from University of Memphis

Good morning! Below are some of the latest U of M events and updates:

• Campus Days for High School Seniors: We are hosting our final Campus Day for High School Seniors on Saturday, November 8. Students can make reservations online or by calling (901) 678-2169. 

• Campus Tours: The University of Memphis offers campus tours each weekday at 9:30am & 1:30pm. Touring campus is the best way for students to know if a university is right for them! Students can sign uponline or by calling (901) 678-2169.

• Lambuth Campus Tours: Tours of our Lambuth campus in Jackson, TN are available on Thursday and Friday each week, and reservations can be made by visiting their web site or calling (731) 425-1964.

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Our scholarship deadline remains December 1^st this year, and students can qualify with a minimum ACT score of 25 and GPA of 3.0. To be eligible for our merit-based scholarships, students must have applied and been admitted by the December 1^st deadline.  For full scholarship details visit the Scholarship web site.

• Emerging Leaders and First Scholars Scholarships: These scholarships require separate applications and have a deadline of February 1^st.  The Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. A comprehensive application and interview is required, and the scholarship award is $5,500 per year. The First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college. A separate application and student’s FAFSA must be completed by February 1, and the scholarship award is $5,000 per year. Students receiving both the Emerging Leaders and First Scholars scholarships are required to live on campus in designated residence halls as freshmen.

• Exciting News: The University of Memphis has received a $10.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead the NIH Center of Excellence for Mobile Sensor Data-to-Knowledge (MD2K). The MD2K Center of Excellence, led by University of Memphis computer scientist Dr. Santosh Kumar, will develop novel big data solutions to reliably quantify physical, biological, behavioral, social and environmental factors that contribute to health and disease risk. Computer science, engineering, statistical and biomedical researchers from 11 universities will spend the next four years developing innovative tools to make it easier to gather, analyze and interpret health data generated by mobile and wearable sensors. Please see the press release for more information. We are thrilled to have this cutting edge research happening on campus!

November Upcoming Events and Reminders

Can you believe November is almost here? The year is flying by and we have a lot going on at CHHS. Here are a few reminders:

1. Thursday, October 30, Get2College will host a Financial Aid workshop for senior parents. It's not too late to sign up if you are interested in attending.

2. The deadline to pay senior dues is Friday. Dues are $40 and go toward the purchase of our Senior Gift and Field Day. We are hoping to have enough money to purchase a mustang statue similar to this.....

3. The deadline to register for the December ACT is November 7. This is the last ACT most colleges accept for scholarships-be sure to check with your institution for ACT deadlines.

4. Also, November 7 complete your Senior Ad. This can be done online through the Balfour website.

5. Graduate Services will return November 21 to collect orders for cap and gown. If you have any questions regarding your order or about any items from Grad  Services, please contact them directly at 601-898-7883. 

Finally, students, please remember to follow procedure when requesting transcripts and college visits. I have listed the procedures below for your reference.

Transcript Requests:

• Transcript Request form must be completed in order for a transcript to be sent. However, if your child is completing the Common Application or applying to the University of Memphis I receive an email and upload those online. 
• Transcript Requests forms should be filled out completely and signed by the student and the parent. 
• Forms should be turned in to the ORANGE folder behind Mrs. Cohea's desk.

College Visits:

• College Visit forms are in Mrs. Brown's office.
• Forms must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Case at least ONE WEEK prior to the visit.
• Grades, discipline, and attendance are taken into consideration when approving/denying college visits. 
• If you have questions about your visit, you will need to talk to Mrs. Case or Mrs. Brown prior to filling out a request. 

New Scholarship

National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) and the Aspirations in Computing award

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing offers both a national and 
local award competition to generate support and visibility for young 
women's participation in computing around the country. Each local award 
taps into the powerful network of NCWIT Alliance members: teams from 
academia, non-profit organizations, startups, and corporations come 
together to build a community of support for young women interested in 
computing.

More information may be found at 
http://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-school.

Applications will be accepted from September 15th - November 2nd, 2014. 
Make sure to apply for the Mississippi affiliate award as well as the 
national award.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Rian Walker
rw1021@msstate.edu

Updated Senior Information

We have survived the first term! Students will receive their report cards on Friday, so be on the look out! Also, keep the graduation requirements in mind. I am attaching a copy here to refresh your memory. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student to make sure they have everything they need for graduation. If you have any questions I am happy to answer them. 

A few things to keep in mind for the coming weeks:
1. On October 21 at 10:30 am, Steve Douglas from Graduate Services will be at school to give seniors information about graduation supplies. He will return during lunch on October 28  to take orders-you will be required to pay your deposit at this time. If you need to set up a payment plan, Graduate Services will work with you. I will have more information after the meeting.

2. Get2College will be at CHHS on October 30 from 6-7 pm for a financial aid workshop. Students are welcome to attend but the information is geared toward parents. We had a lot of good feedback from this workshop last year and we are excited to provide this opportunity again. Please follow this link to sign up through VolunteerSpot (they will also automatically send you an email reminder two days prior to the event). There will only be one session but we may open the workshop up to junior parents if we have enough space. However, senior parents will have priority. 

3. The deadline for Senior Dues has been pushed back to the end of October. Please let me know if you have extenuating circumstances and need more time.

4. The deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads has also been extended to November 7. Mrs. Nobles is your contact for yearbook and senior ad information. All ads must be created online. Please follow the instructions below to create your ad:

• Visit balfour.com and find our school
• Select ad size
• Create an account (name, email and password)
• Enter student's first and last name, click Create New Ad
• Choose template
• Upload photos and design ad
• Click Add to Cart and Checkout-the ad is delivered to our yearbook staff

5. As you receive scholarship offers please bring a copy to the Guidance Office. Even if you are not planning to attend the school that still counts toward your personal scholarship total. We will announce all scholarship offers at Awards Night in May, however, we cannot announce scholarships if you do not turn them in to us! 

6. The deadline to register for the December ACT is November 7. This is the last ACT most schools accept for scholarships. 

Keep checking back for more updates and scholarships!
#RespectTheHill 

ACT Information

Several of you have inquired about the ACT. Here are some quick facts for you....

1. Students have to register online at actstudent.org. It will ask you to fill out a survey and select colleges to receive your scores. Students, please take the time to fill out this information accurately. This is something you should do, not your friend or your parent. 
2. Speaking of scores, colleges want your scores directly from ACT. You can select schools to receive your scores each time you take the ACT. If you do not have your scores sent to them at that time, you will have to pay a fee to send them to the school. If pays to use this free service!
3. Center Hill offers the ACT every time it is given. You will need to use our school code, 239-750 in order to test here.
4. We also have ACT Fee Waivers available for students receiving free or reduced lunch. You can use two during high school and they are only available for juniors and seniors. See Mrs. Brown for more information. 
5. According to ACT, you can hope to score your best during your junior year. By this time, you will have enough background in each area to perform well. 

Visit http://www.act.org/products/k-12-act-test/ for test prep and more information. 


A few other reminders....

1. Term classes end Thursday. Please make sure students are preparing for exams/mid-terms.
2. New term classes will begin on Friday. 
3. Report cards will be sent home on Friday, October 17. 
4. If your child has signed up for the PSAT, that test will be given on Wednesday, October 16. 

Financial Aid and Workshop Opportunities

It is almost Fall Break! Please help your students stay focused, I am already starting to see the ugly monster of senior-itis showing it's ugly head. We have a lot of year left! A few things as we head in to the weekend. 

1.Several of you have asked about financial aid, in particular FAFSA and MTAG. We have a parent workshop scheduled with Get2College for February 25 and 26. They will come to the school and help you fill out both federal and state financial aid applications. We have to wait until your 2014 tax returns are complete in order for you to file. You will receive more information on this workshop second semester.

2. Your students have asked about sending ACT scores to the schools they have applied. We list their scores on the transcript, however, these are not considered "official." The schools want the scores straight from ACT. Your student can log in to their ACT account and request the scores be sent to particular schools. There is a fee for this. 

3. The University of Memphis is offering a workshop "Making the Transition to College." This workshop is for students with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and those on the Autism spectrum. The workshop is Monday, October 20 from 6:30-9:00 pm in the University Center, Fountain View Room, Third Floor. 

4. Several of your students have asked about Application Fee Waivers. These are available in my office for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Students need to check with the institution to make sure they accept the fee waivers. Most schools will accept them but some want the receipt from your ACT accounting showing you used a waiver for the ACT. Also, schools are not required to accept these-it is a courtesy offered by most institutions.

5. If your student is planning on attending Northwest Community College they do not need to send a transcript. Northwest only accepts final transcripts. We will send one for each student to Northwest at the end of the year. However, they do need to fill out an application and apply for housing.

Finally, please see the information below from University of Memphis

• #MEMbound: Follow us on social media to find out about the latest campus happenings and updates.

-       Instagram: _membound_

-       Twitter: @MEMbound

-       Facebook: facebook.com/MEMbound

 

• Campus Days for High School Seniors: Our two fall campus days are set for Saturday, October 4 and Saturday, November 8. Students can make reservations online athttp://www.memphis.edu/admissions/campus_day.php or by calling (901) 678-2169. 

 

• Campus Day at U of M Lambuth Campus: We will be hosting a Campus Day at our U of M Lambuth Campus in Jackson, TN on Saturday, November 1. Students can make reservations online athttp://www.memphis.edu/lambuth or by calling (731) 427-4725. Students interested in a small college experience with the affordability and advantages of a large research institution like the University of Memphis should consider U of M Lambuth!

 

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Our scholarship deadline remains December 1^st this year, and students can qualify with a minimum ACT score of 25 and GPA of 3.0. To be eligible for our merit-based scholarships, students must have applied and been admitted by the December 1^st deadline.  For full scholarship details visit the Scholarship web site.

 

• Emerging Leaders and First Scholars Scholarships: These scholarships require separate applications and have a deadline of February 1^st.  The Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. A comprehensive application and interview is required, and the scholarship award is $5,500 per year. The First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college. A separate application and student’s FAFSA must be completed by February 1, and the scholarship award is $5,000 per year. Students receiving both the Emerging Leaders and First Scholars scholarships are required to live on campus in designated residence halls as freshmen.

 

• U of M is getting healthy with Midday Moves & Memphis Healthy U: Midday Moves is a fun, daily opportunity for students and faculty to get moving and exercise on our Alumni Mall. Memphis Healthy U is an initiative to encourage healthy eating on campus and ensures that nutritional information is provided for all meals available in our dining facilities. Together we are going to get fit!

 

Scholarships!

Seniors, instead of wondering how you will pay for college, do something about it! Here is a lengthy list of scholarship opportunities...

Zinch offers a $1,000 weekly scholarship. Just complete an application and answer an unusual question. Go to zinch.com/scholarships/weekly

The AES Engineering is offering a $500 scholarship to students with good character. Applicants must write a 500-1000 word essay answering the question: 

When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?  What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?  

Visit aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for full details. Deadline: October 1.

AXA Achievement Scholarship selects one winner from each state to be named an AXA achiever. Winners can receive up to $25,000 in scholarship money. Only the first 10,000 applications are accepted. Go to AXA-scholarship.com for more info. Deadline: Early December.

The Gates Millennium Scholar program is looking for minority students interested in a career in computer science, public health, math, science, engineering, education or library science. Applications are online at gmsp.org. Deadline: Mid-January

Ayn Rand Institute hosts several essay contests for high school students. Winners can earn up to $10,000 in prizes and scholarships. Visit the Ayn Rand Webpage for contest rules. Deadline: Mid-October.  

Coca Cola is looking for students with a 3.0 GPA, leadership, character, civic and extracurricular activities, academic excellence, and community service. Applications are online at cocacolasrholarsfoundation.org. Deadline: October 31

Comcast Leaders and Achievers offers a $1000 scholarship to students involved in their schools and communities. See Mrs. Brown for more information. Deadline: Early December.

Think you have made an impact in your school or community? Tell Dr. Pepper about it in a 60-second video and get your college tuition paid! Visit drpeppertuition.com for details. Deadline: Mid-November.

The Get2College Center in Southaven is offering  50 $1,000 scholarship to North MS Seniors. Visit Get2College.org for an application. Deadline:December 15.

The Get2College Center has a webpage dedicated to scholarship opportunities. You can view that page by clicking here.

Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!

It is the season for local scholarships! Below you will find a brief list of scholarships that are currently available. 

NorthCentral Electric Power Association. Deadline is March 31. Family must be a NorthCentral customer. 
NorthCentral Scholarship Application

PFC William Brandon Dawson Memorial Scholarship. Deadline is April 1. 
PFC William Brandon Dawson Scholarship Application

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship. Deadline is April 1. 
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship Application

Northwest Community College Leadership/Presidential and Foundation Scholarships.  Deadline is April 1. 
Foundation Scholarship Application
Leadership/Presidential Scholarship Application

Olive Branch Rotary Club Scholarship. Applications must be turned in to the Guidance Office by April 9.
Olive Branch Rotary Scholarship Application

Olive Branch Arts Council Scholarship. Deadline is April 15. Must submit a form of art work.
Olive Branch Arts Council Scholarship

Olive Twig Humanitarian Scholarship. Applications must be turned in to the Guidance Office by April 17.
Olive Twig Humanitarian Scholarship Application

The Samaritan Scholarship Program formerly known as the Christian Brothers Automotive Scholarship. Deadline is April 25. 
Samaritan Scholarship Application

DeSoto County Farm Bureau Scholarship. $1000 Scholarship. Deadline is April 30. Your parents must be a Farm Bureau Member and you must have a letter of recommendation from a Farm Bureau Member.
Farm Bureau Scholarship Application

Fred Earl Jones Memorial Scholarship. $500 Scholarship. Deadline is May 3. Must be planning to major or minor in Music or Education.
Fred Earl Jones Memorial Scholarship Application

Selecting Classes for 2014-2015

It is that time again! We are preparing for the 2014-2015 school year which means it is time to select your courses for next year.

Below you will find copies of the 2014-2015 Handbook. If you have any questions about a course or requirements you can refer to this document.
Registration Handbook 2014-2015
Freshman Registration Handbook


Entering Freshmen, below you will find resources specific to your questions and needs. We know starting high school is an overwhelming process, please let us know if we can help!
9th Grade Course Selection Sheet Guide
A Guide to Selecting the RIGHT Classes for You (9th Grade Edition)
9th Grade Course Selection Sheet

LPGA Scholarships

LPGA Scholarships

The Marilynn Smith Scholarship -- ten in the amount of $5,000 each

*The Dinah Shore Scholarship -- one in the amount of $5,000

*The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship -- one in the amount of $1,250

All three scholarships are for female high school seniors who play golf and are planning to attend a college or university in the fall.  Please note that The Dinah Shore Scholarship is for an individual who will not be playing on a competitive collegiate golf team; whereas, The Marilynn Smith Scholarship is for an individual planning to play competitive golf in college.  The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is also for someone playing collegiate golf but additionally they need to be from a recognized minority background and demonstrate financial need.  The deadline for all three scholarships is May 15, 2014.

This is a great opportunity for young women to get help with those college costs!  We would appreciate it if you could pass along this email to any interested students you may know or if you could post information regarding these scholarships at your school, at your association or on your website.  The application forms are attached which detail the criteria and additional info can also be found at www.lpgafoundation.org.  

ACT Prep Websites

Looking to raise your ACT score? Check out the following websites:
4tests.com
ACT website
ACT Prep Book
ACT Question of the Day
Preparing for the ACT
ACT Test Taking Tips
2012 Practice Test Booklet
2007-2008 Practice Test Booklet
Number2.com
Learning Express Library


And check out Mrs. Jones' teacher website she has lots of ACT resources!

Doodle for Google Contest

Google is having a competition for students to create artwork to be displayed on Google's homepage and a chance to win a scholarship of $30,000 and $50,000 for an education technology grant for the student’s school. The deadline is March 20^thand more information is on the link below.

 

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/start.html

Mississippi College Memphis Area Reception

All Memphis area students and their families are invited to the Mississippi College Memphis Area Reception. Join us on this fun night where you will meet other students in the area interested in MC, as well as MC Admissions Counselors, current students, and faculty. Delicious food will be served and free of charge. 

Business Attire 

Thursday, February 20, 2014

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

THE PEABODY HOTEL

Continental Ballroom

149 Union Avenue

Memphis, TN 38103

Register online by clicking here.