Athens High School
SENIOR NEWSLETTER & OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN
Big, BIG News >>> There is a NEW transcript service in town!!
Athens High School has now partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcripts securely. You will receive an email with a link and code to create an account. You can create an account with or without the code, but registering with the code is much quicker and easier.
You will be able to order a transcript and track the process of your order all online!
Some things you should know:
- For current students, the first 3 orders are free
- After the first three orders, there will be a fee of $5 for each transcript ordered
- Your FINAL transcript upon graduation will be free if ordered by June 30th of your graduation year
- Paper Transcript Requests for current and former students will no longer be accepted
The link to order a transcript is available on the school's main webpage as well as under the Guidance Page> Senior Resources
The link to Parchment will look like this...
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Spring PREVIEW DAYS
Spring Preview Days are a great way to see many facets of a college or university. Go to a school's website to sign up online to participate in their preview day. If you cannot make the preview day, then sign up online for a tour of campus. If the preview day or campus visit takes place on a weekday, make sure to fill out a College Visit form in advance so that absence does not affect your attendance. College Visit forms can be picked up in the attendance office.
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Saturday, February 23rd
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Saturday, February 23rd
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Friday, April 26th
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Saturday, March 16th
Saturday, April 6th
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- February 9, 2019
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- June 8, 2019
- July 13, 2019
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SCHOLARSHIPS
All scholarships and special opportunities will be listed here in chronological order. This section will continue to grow throughout the year. Keep an eye out as new information is listed. If you see a scholarship that you are interested in and need an application, those are available in the scholarship box in the Guidance Office.
- The National Wildlife Turkey Federation's Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program recognizes NWTF members who are current seniors for their outstanding academic achievements, community involvement and leadership roles. There are three award levels; local, state and national ranging from $250- $10,000. Applications are available in the Guidance Department. Deadline is January 1, 2019.
- The Smith Scholarship Foundation provides assistance to high school seniors who have "given back" to their community through volunteer activities or care of family while overcoming financial and personal challenges. SSF provide up to $15,000 a year in financial assistance plus opportunities for study abroad, professional training through its Internship Program. Visit their website for an application and additional information at www.smithscholarships.com. Deadline is January 7, 2019.
- The National Beta Scholarship Program will award over 250 scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 to $15,000 to deserving Senior Beta members. All 12th grade Beta members are eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, visit www.betaclub.org/scholarship. Deadline is January 24, 2019.
- Tennessee Tech School of Music offers scholarships to both music and non-music majors. Scholarship audition dates are February 8th & 22nd and March 15, 2019. You must call or email to schedule a visit. For more information, visit www.tntech.edu/music.
- Mediacom Communication's World Class Scholarship Program is offering 55 $1,000 nonrenewable scholarships in the 21 states that it provides service. You are not required to be a customer to apply. Applications are available at www.mediacomworldclass.com. Deadline is February 15, 2019.
- The National Co Op Scholarship Program is for students interested in attending one of these 10 schools: Clarkson U, Drexel U, Johnson & Wales U, Merrimack U, Rochester IT, State U of NY Oswego, U of Cincinnati, U of Mass. Lowell, U of Toledo, Wentworth IT. You must have a 3.5 GPA and apply to one of the schools above. Awards range from $6,000 to $30,000 over 4 years. Applications available at www.waceinc.org. Deadline is February 15, 2019.
- The Limestone County Farmers Federation is sponsoring a $1,000 college scholarship for one senior this year with the option of renewal for up to 4 years. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and either parent, student or guardian must be a member. Full requirements and applications are available in the Guidance Department. Deadline is February 15, 2019.
- The Athena League recognizes the importance of academic achievement, need, extracurricular activities and community involvement, thus establishing the Athena League Trent-Crutcher Scholarship. The award is a one-time $1,500 scholarship. Senior girls planning on starting college in the fall of 2019 are eligible (except daughters of Athena League members past and present). Applications are available in the Guidance Department.Deadline is March 15, 2019.
- The F.A.I.T.H. Initiative invites seniors to apply for the Bobby Bodiford Memorial Scholarship & the Dr. Constance Dees Memorial Scholarship. These $1,000 scholarships honor two dedicated and outstanding educators from the Tennessee Valley. One application can be completed to apply for both scholarships. They are available in the Guidance Department. Deadline is March 18, 2019.
- Enter the Suntrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 30 $500 scholarships. Two $500 scholarship winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks. You can enter once each drawing period from September 10, 2018- May 13, 2019. Enter to win at www.suntrust.com/offtocollege.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS
- The Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce Job Shadowing Day helps students begin identifying career interests and learn certain skills required for jobs. Any current junior or senior is invited to apply. Sometime in February, students will spend 6-8 hours in a workplace observing. Applications are available in the Guidance Department. Deadline to apply is December 21, 2018.
- Juniors & Seniors are eligible to participate in the Free Speech Essay Contest. To enter, you must submit an essay between 800-1,000 words. Prizes range from $10,000 to $500 dollars. Visit www.thefire.org/contest for more information and to enter. Deadline is December 31, 2018.
- Reach Your Potential Scholarships are available to 9th-12th grade students. There are 3 scholarships available. The $500 National and $500 Alabama Scholarships deadline January 4, 2019. The $1,000 National Scholarship is deadline is Mar 4, 2019. Sign up at reachyourpotentialscholarship.com.
- The theme for the 2019 Athens-Limestone Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Essay & Art Contest is "A Stable Message in Changing Times". First, second and third place in each category will receive a cash prize and present at the MLK event on January 21, 2019. Information on how to enter is available in the Guidance Department. Deadline to apply is January 11, 2019.
- The American Legion Post 49 Limestone County Oratorical Contest is available to students in grades 9-12. Cash prizes will be available and increase if you progress to district ans state competitions. For more information, contact Post 49 Commander Camden Kent 230-6233 or Mr. Dean Crafton at 497-9638. Deadline is January 12, 2019.
- The National Student Leadership Conference 2019 Summer Conferences offer 21 programs for different interests. Participates get to experience life on a college campus, hands-on simulations, leadership training, exclusive guest speakers, behind the scenes tours and a chance to earn college credit. Program scholarships are available. Open to current 9th-11th graders. If interested in being nominated to attend, see your counselor in the Guidance Department.
- The University of Alabama Department of Theatre & Dance invites senior s interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater to audition for its Acting and Musical Theatre concentrations. The 2018-2019 Audition Days are December 8th & January 12th. Visit www.theatre.ua.edu for more information and important deadlines.
- Students grades 9-12 can enter the John F. Kennedy 2019 Profile in Courage Essay Contest. Prizes range from $10,000- $100 and an all-expense paid trip to Boston to receive a recognition. To enter, visit www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest. Deadline is January 18, 2019.
- The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine is offering VetCamp. It is an opportunity for 52 10th-12th grade students interested in veterinary medicine to attend a week-long camp on their campus. For more information, please visit http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp. Deadline is January 25, 2019.
- The Princeton Prize in Race Relations offers scholarships to students who are leaders in a club or project that is focused on improving race relations. Apply for a chance to win $1,000 and a trip to Princeton to meet other winners from across the country. Visit https://pprize.princeton.edu/apply to apply. Deadline is January 31, 2019.
- The Army Educational Outreach Program offers the STEM Apprenticeship Opportunities for High School Students. The flyer below offers information or visit www.usaeop.com.
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Mrs. Laura Lou Smith
Athens High School
Email: LauraLou.Smith@acs-k12.org
Website: www.athenhighschool.org
Phone: 256-233-6613